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When taking on the role of a female truck driver for the movie “Trucker,” the beautiful and talented Michelle Monaghan expressed a desire to gain a full understanding of the profession. Since then, Monaghan has learned a greater appreciation for professional truck drivers, particularly women in the industry. Go one-on-one with Monaghan as she discusses her adventure in making “Trucker.”
The simplest of actions can trigger a chain of events that will alter the course of not just a moment, but perhaps an entire day or even a lifetime. I can almost hear the naysayers now laughing at my outlandish proposal; however, before the belly laughs get too loud, let’s throw down the challenge and [...]
Through NASCAR’s long history, there have been a lot of good drivers and a few great ones. However, there is only one king. Richard Petty’s dominance in the sport through the 1960s and ’70s brought with it multiple driving records. As his former team closed its doors and a new team is under way, Petty reflects on his career, his name and the changes to NASCAR.
Within this industry there is a lot of generational heritage and in most situations, it comes with an enormous sense of pride. Whether that pride can be found in a small five-fleet company with two brothers carrying on their father’s local supply route, or in a nationwide, 5,000-plus-fleet company with a great-grandson at the helm [...]
Through very fortunate and mostly costly adventures, I’ve traveled to a few different corners of the globe. And honestly, there is no better way to gain a cultural perspective on life than by immersing yourself in a community of a different country. It is a first-hand learning experience that can teach you anything from awareness [...]
If it has four wheels and you can race it, Scott Dixon will likely win a championship driving it. The 2008 IndyCar driver annihilated all competitors in a newly merged open-wheel racing field, winning not only the championship, but also the crown jewel of racing, The Indianapolis 500. Our cover story this month reflects on Dixon’s amazing career, his life out of the cockpit and his preparations to defend his title.
It’s no secret that the state of the nation’s economy is the top headline of most current news outlets. It is heart-wrenching to turn on Fox News only to hear the rise in the nation’s unemployment or to log onto CNN.com to learn of more foreclosures. These tough times hit even close to home as [...]
About this time last year, I was fortunate enough to spend a few days enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of Las Vegas. A few of my buddies and I decided to take a trip and spend a few relaxing days throwing away our hard-earned dollars on the card tables. I shouldn’t reveal too many [...]
This month, we feature a story on the changes for drivers, sponsors and teams coming into the 2009 NASCAR season (Page 48). This period of time in the sport is known as NASCAR’s “Silly Season.” For fans of the sport, notable changes have been made, mostly regarding teams merging in a fight for survival. Large [...]
Those who have yet to watch a mixed martial arts (MMA) fight are missing out on one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. And if you have never seen a fight, it won’t be long until you do. Two hardened warriors enter a cage, squared ring or octagon, to compete in hand-to-hand [...]
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