I finally had the opportunity to sit down and watch “Richard Petty: A Racer’s Life” with my husband the other evening. It was a great look at Petty’s life at home as his life at the track has been well-documented. The viewer got to see The King’s wife’s Lynda in a new perspective; life force [...]

Doctor, commentator, father, Dr. Jerry Punch is many people. If you have spent any time in the last 30 years watching college football and/or NASCAR on ESPN, TBS, or local radio affiliates in Knoxville, you have been exposed to Punch.   Formally trained to be a physician, Punch served as an emergency room doctor from [...]

There is no question that Dale Earnhardt was a wizard on the racetrack. His 76 wins and seven Cup championships are proof that Earnhardt is a racing legend.     Earnhardt’s reputation off the track is a huge part of why, 12 years after his passing, his fans still reminisce about him so fondly. Check [...]

Dale Earnhardt “The Intimidator”   On February 18, 2001 the sport of NASCAR lost its superstar and a legion of fans were stunned. They gathered immediately to mourn, not just some redneck NASCAR fans, but a fans from around the world. Check it out on the “Drafting the Circuits” site…