People Watching: Formula Drift Long Beach

Nexen Tire Spokesmodel Tailyr Monette With ML@S photographers Eric Gearhart and Justin Nigro on hand to capture all the on track action at FD Long beach, I was left alone to concentrate on the people around the event.  Which suits me just fine.  I enjoy people watching.  Always have…I think I get it from my mom, who has spent a good portion of her life traveling to different... Read More

Festival Of Speed – Maze Long Kesh

Well the final meeting regarding the festival is over, the plans are in place, the people know where to be and what to do, entries are in for all the disciplines and now we (read as me) can sit back, relax and countdown the hours to kick-off. After months, no scrap that, years in the making, the Festival of Speed NI is finally becoming a reality, soon to be putting its name on... Read More

Conversation – Formula Drift Driver, Walker Wilkerson

Walker Wilkerson at FD Long Beach Dedication is key in professional drifting.  Not only do the drivers have to be consistent and adapt to each new venue, but because the sport is judged, they also have to make sure they’re giving the judges what they’re looking for in order to score points.   After a solid Rookie year in Formula Drift in 2011, Walker Wilkerson is pushing... Read More

A Van Like No Other.

Normally when someone invites you to experience some vans at a race track, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they were having a laugh. Except today, one of the vans that I’m going to experience today actually needs a race track. (VIDEO at the end of the post) My hosts for the day here at Mondello Park, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland, start me off with a little (and... Read More

Dream Rides at Laguna Seca – From Mike Ryan.

Shots from Laguna Seca at Speed Channel’s “Dream Rides” event this past week. My friend James Smith is skiing and I got to drift the corkscrew!!!!! – Mike Ryan ... Read More

Why We Love Downhill

Multiple downhill video clips of some fast racers, riding the edge of control and a couple gnarly crashes.  Read More

Robb Holland – Boundaries are for Other People.

Photo: Eurocar.com If you’re going to look up to or aspire to be like somebody, Robb Holland is a pretty good choice for a role model.  It’s a simple proposition when you think about it.  Ok, let’s take a quick look at what makes Robb such a likely candidate for the oh-so-uncomfortable position of “Role Model”…or “Man Crush” (whatever…just... Read More

Toshiki Yoshioka Pikes Peak 2011 In Car!

It is no secret that Toshiki Yoshioka was quick when the green flag dropped on June 26th 2011.   After watching these video’s however, one may forget that 2011 was Toshiki’s first run up the Granite organism that is Pikes Peak. Toshiki said he had always wanted to race the mountain, and that no doubt is the truth.  This man did not race the mountain though, he attacked... Read More

Stephen Harris – Joins Fingers Crossed Racing.

Boulder, Colorado- Fingers Crossed Racing is coming up on their six-month anniversary. In just half a year, the team has already accomplished some incredible things. To help them attain their lofty goals, the Fingers Crossed Racing team continues to grow. With the Pikes Peak Hill Climb just around the corner, the FCR team is delighted to announce the addition of their newest team... Read More

A Pic From The Past. My Buddies – Johnny Unser, Paul Dallenbach and Tanner Foust.

(L-R) Johnny Unser, Paul Dallenbach, Greg Tracy, Tanner Foust - Ford Commercial 2011 Hey all you My Life at Speed-ers – Here is a photo from a stunt job I worked on last year with:  (L-R) Johnny Unser, Paul Dallenbach, me and Tanner Foust.  We were working on a Ford commercial at the time. It is always great to work with my buddies and it is even more fun when you can remember... Read More