Cars
Over the years, I've had the opportunity to cover auto racing events throughout the Southeast. cars and other modes of transportation.
A Day At The Races
Story by Loyd McIntosh and photos by Brit Huckabay
To the ears of sports fans and gearheads, few words are as thrilling as these. A split second later, you can feel your molars rattle as two dozen of the world’s finest racing machines roar to life and begin zipping by at blurring speeds.
To the ears of sports fans and gearheads, few words are as thrilling as these. A split second later, you can feel your molars rattle as two dozen of the world’s finest racing machines roar to life and begin zipping by at blurring speeds.
Birmingham's Best Mechanics
Interviews with the public's choices for the best auto mechanics in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Fast Track
Behind the scenes at the 2004 Honda Superbike Classic at Barber Motorsports Park.
Talladega Tweets
With Joey Lagano capturing the checkered flag to win the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, it’s time to take a look at the real heroes of ‘Dega – the fans. Race weekend in Talladega is notorious for its craziness and abundance of bad life decisions and all I have to say is thank the heavens above for social media.
Open Garage Coming To NASCAR?
In a move sure to make stock car racing fans giddy, NASCAR recently announced plans to liberalize garage access during the 2019 NASCAR season. According to an item reported on ESPN online, NASCAR officials are exploring “relaxed garage policies” after noticing the positive experience among fans and drivers at the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona, the annual 24-hour race at Daytona National Speedway.
Now, before you think you’re going to be able to simply saunter up next to Kyle Bush, Kevin Harvick, or
Now, before you think you’re going to be able to simply saunter up next to Kyle Bush, Kevin Harvick, or
10 Years Of INDYCAR
The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park has become an important cultural event
On April 11, 2010, Brazilian race car driver Hélio Castroneves took the checkered flag in the inaugural Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park. A decade later, this early-season race has become one of the premier events on the IndyCar calendar as nearly 100,000 people descend on eastern Jefferson County for a weekend of world-class open-wheel auto racing. It’s a developmen
On April 11, 2010, Brazilian race car driver Hélio Castroneves took the checkered flag in the inaugural Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park. A decade later, this early-season race has become one of the premier events on the IndyCar calendar as nearly 100,000 people descend on eastern Jefferson County for a weekend of world-class open-wheel auto racing. It’s a developmen
Honda IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama
Posting shots and interviews at the Honda IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park. Will be blogging at Tailgater Magazine (tailgatermagazine.com) throughout the weekend. @barbermotorpark @indycar
The View Behind The Windshield
In a move that will dramatically improve the online viewing experience, NASCAR has announced it will live stream one in-car camera on Twitter during 15 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ races.
Birmingham race car driver goes above and beyond for pediatric cancer patients
For the last four springs, local businessman Clint Guthrie has transformed into a superhero, complete with a helmet, a colorful uniform and one heck of a tricked-out car: a Porsche...
Alex McWilliams
"Motocross is what makes me tick."
5 Reasons To Party In Talladega
The fun kicks off early in Talladega! Friday at 2:30 p.m. fans can attend the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series autograph session. Then the action begins with NASCAR sprint series...
Shifting Gears In The Lone Star State
The Circuit of The Americas, or CoTA is it is commonly referred, is the nation’s first race track designed specifically for Formula 1, and was built over a two-year period...
Your Friendly Neighborhood Airport
A garage in the community of Ashville, Alabama becomes a hangar for retired Air Force office and experimental aircraft builder, Rusty Hood.
Go Speed Racer
Birmingham has become the nexus of the history, manufacture, and racing of fast machinery.
Porsche Driving Experience
Fast cars, fast track offer thrilling adventure for Porsche enthusiasts.
Taking Flight
A participatory story about taking a flying lesson at St. Clair County airport, a small airstrip near Birmingham, Alabama.
Indycar in NASCAR Country
Hidden behind the pine trees near Leeds, Alabama, Barber Motorsports Park has become home to one of the most competitive and well-attending...
What A Drag!
It’s the third weekend in March, and a small crowd is beginning to trickle in at Lassiter Mountain Dragway in Fultondale for a night of racing. The sky is cloudy...
Up, Up and Away!
For some pilots, the adventure begins before they take to the skies. There’s a bumper sticker on the pickup truck belonging to a pilot in town that reads like this:...
Test Drives
Special Advertising Section - Spring 2004, Birmingham Magazine
