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New Year, New Season: Daytona and Beyond
Happy New Year! It’s incredible to think that it’s already January and the start of a new race season. I’ve been fortunate to be staying busy over the winter (I won’t call it an off-season!) with testing events and other extracurricular activities that have kept me...
Holiday Wishes and a Grateful Heart!
Wishing everybody a joyful and peaceful holiday season! I’m so thankful to reflect on a special year, not only in motorsports but with family time, too. I hope all of you are also enjoying this time to reflect and appreciate the things that 2024 brought us. I’m...
More than Laps: Race Practice in Austin
Last week was a great time at Circuit of the Americas with Apex Driving Events. It’s a unique event Apex hosts annually called The Pre Grid, which is not only for new racers but also for experienced ones looking for extra seat time with a focus of racecraft in mind,...
90s Nostalgia at Sebring with the 792P
This past weekend was a special one, because I got to enjoy the Mazda Heritage Collection at the annual Classic 12 Hours of Sebring. Mazda and Flis Performance were there, campaigning three of Mazda’s incredible four-rotor pieces of machinery from the 80s and 90s era...
From Modern to Historic: A Week of Mazda
This is an exciting and busy week full of Mazda events. Despite the cold front that has rolled across the East Coast, it hasn’t slowed down the on-track activity on the calendar. Early this week, I was helping new drivers get prepared for the upcoming Whelen Mazda...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I certainly have plenty to be thankful for, with my career, family, and friends. I’d like to wish everyone a day of joy and gratitude, and may we treat every day like Thanksgiving, since we all have so much to be thankful for!
Setups and Finding Speed at Sebring
This week started off with some excitement as I traveled to Sebring, Florida, for an Apex Driving Event test. I was looking forward to joining Forbush Performance once again, as it has been a couple of years since I last drove with the team. Matt Forbush has recently...
Talent on Display at the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout
The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout: what an event! This year’s shootout was hosted at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the first time in its history. The new venue proved to be a good one, creating close competition and plenty of challenges for the drivers. Not only was...
‘Tis the Season for Silly!
This time of year in motorsports is quite different than most other times. Typically, from week to week throughout the season, we’re looking back at the previous race in review or planning and prepping for the upcoming event. Plus, my schedule during the week is...
Making MX-5 Cup History at Martinsville
This past week was full of new experiences for me thanks to the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup race at Martinsville. A sports car series racing on a half-mile short-track oval? Yes! I had been looking forward to being at the event, but I wound up getting to race in it, as...









