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Lake Guntersville Hydrofest – 2025

What does a racer do during downtime besides work on racecars? How about watching other types of motorsport? And that is precisely what I did the first weekend of June when Hydrofest rolled into Lake Guntersville, AL, just down the…

944 Spec racecars running nose to tail at Barber Motorsports Park

Driftopia 2025 Preview

At this time of year, I usually write a farewell to (insert previous year here) message. And that is sort of what this is. But seeing as I did a pretty good job documenting 2024, I want to focus on…

Classic Indy at the Rocket City Octane Auto Show in Huntsville, AL at the Von Braun Center.

Huntsville Car Culture: Rocket City Octane Auto Show – 2024

In the Southern United States, the race season takes a distinct nosedive during the mid-summer months. This downtime is perfect for working on projects like the ‘ghettocet‘. But this year, I wanted to do something a little different. Namely, I…

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What is Driftopia?

I find it hard to believe, but I have been here for two decades, writing about my passion for motorsports. Am I getting old(er)? While this site has ebbed and flowed with the ups and downs of my journey, one…

The paddock at Formula DRIFT Atlanta showing its scope.

Formula DRIFT at Road Atlanta: What is this Doing Here?

An actual drifting event on Driftopia. Shocking I know. For a little background, I started this site based on a love for drifting and motorsport just as drifting started to emerge in the United States. Building several s13’s to compete…

PRI 2023 Part 2: Car Showcase

PRI inverts the racing pyramid so to speak. With drag racing being so popular in the US, the show definitely caters to those that prefer things in straight lines. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t something for everyone at PRI.…

PRI 2023 Part 1: Product Showcase (Winners and Losers)

The Performance Racing Industry show held at the Indiana Convention Center did not disappoint. I walked the entire show for 2 days, stopping at every vendor along the way, looking for cool products and inspiration. Unsurprisingly, I found many. Although…

PRI 2023 Preview

If you are looking for a dry and sort of informative intro to the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show, you have come to the right place. I am attending the show with a group of racers and I realize that…

Fracture of my right big toe in several places.

Pressing Pause on the Race Season!

Apparently, I am not a ballerina. This profound realization came to me as I crawled across the living room floor while dealing with a very sharp and clarifying pain. Moments before, I was walking down my stairs, half asleep on…

Leman start at Memphis International Raceway for the 944 Spec field.

The Obituary of Memphis International Raceway

I wasn’t quite sure what to say at the time. Memphis International Raceway is where I learned to race and was a fixture, on and off, throughout my childhood. It was a polarizing track. Home mostly to drag racers, but…