I’d like to think that every time we go to the racetrack to compete we’re giving our best effort. Unfortunately, I know that sometimes, that just isn’t the case. It kind of takes me back to my early college years when effort often made all the difference in the world.

With my 18-year-old son now a freshman in college, I’m reminded almost daily of the struggles I had early in my college career. Riley is attending Motlow State Community College, which is only about 12 miles up the road from MORE

No matter how much space you seem to have, for some reason it seems like you always need more. That’s true with the smallest of things, like a backpack, to the largest, like a home or a shop, and all things in between, like cupboards and closets.

Growing up, we always seemed to have plenty of cupboard space in our kitchen. Each time I opened a door looking for a snack, I was almost always disappointed. Fast forward 40 years and the cupboards in my house are bursting at the hinges. I’m not MORE

Nothing beats experience. Experienced employees typically earn more money and many employers require minimum years of experience for job applicants. Racing is no different. Professional teams are always looking for crew members and advertisements usually say pay is based on experience.

In a way, race car drivers kind of get paid based on experience, too. More experienced drivers typically win the races or finish closer to the front, meaning they'll generally make more money than their less MORE