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Best Motorsports Race
Taking place at Martinsville Speedway, the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit, the Xfinity 500 brings together racing excitement and thrilling moments for fans. "The penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs produced the sport’s largest moment in 2022 when Ross Chastain flawlessly executed his Hail Melon move," says expert Lee Spencer. "The race decides the Cup’s championship 4." And while Chastain's Hail Melon has now been outlawed by NASCAR, continue to expect the unexpected at this annual event.
Taking place at Martinsville Speedway, the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit, the Xfinity 500 brings together racing excitement and thrilling moments for fans. "The penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs produced the sport’s largest moment in 2022 when Ross Chastain flawlessly executed his Hail Melon move," says expert Lee Spencer. "The race... Read More
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Mike Guy
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Mike Guy was named editor-in-chief of Road & Track in January 2020. He was the founder and former editor-in-chief of The Drive. Prior to starting The Drive, Guy was the digital director of Maxim and an articles editor at Details. Earlier in his career, Guy was an editor and feature writer for Rolling Stone. He has written for publications including Playboy, GQ, and Vanity Fair, and his articles on motorsports were included in the Best American Sports Writing anthology.
Mike Guy
Mike Guy was named editor-in-chief of Road & Track in January 2020. He was the founder and former editor-in-chief of The Drive. Prior to starting The Drive, Guy was the digital director of Maxim and an articles editor at Details. Earlier in his career, Guy was an editor and feature writer for Rolling Stone. He has written for publications including Playboy, GQ, and Vanity Fair, and his articles on motorsports were included in the Best American Sports Writing anthology.
Lee Spencer
An award-winning motorsports journalist with more... Read More
An award-winning motorsports journalist with more than 25 years experience covering NASCAR racing, Lee Spencer has distinguished herself in a variety of roles including lead NASCAR writer for FoxSports.com, the first female beat writer for Sporting News and senior NASCAR writer and editor for Motorsport.com. Currently, Spencer is a regular contributor to RacinBoys.com and also serves as a guest host on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Lee Spencer
An award-winning motorsports journalist with more than 25 years experience covering NASCAR racing, Lee Spencer has distinguished herself in a variety of roles including lead NASCAR writer for FoxSports.com, the first female beat writer for Sporting News and senior NASCAR writer and editor for Motorsport.com. Currently, Spencer is a regular contributor to RacinBoys.com and also serves as a guest host on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Catherine Smith
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Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.