
1906: Racing's First Airbnb?
If you're going to the 2019 Daytona 500 you may be thinking about an Airbnb. Founded in 2008, Airbnb has provided new lodging options for travelers, including those traveling to major sporting events like the 500. The company has a variety of lodging rental options available, from guest rooms to homes in gated golf communities. This is a revolution in traveling, right? Not quite. At the 1905 Ormond-Daytona Beach races there seems to have been a shortage of lodging options. To

The Youth Movement Has Arrived
Let's review a timeline of 2018. January - NASCAR's promotion of young talent riles veteran drivers who disagree with NASCAR's promotion of young, and relatively unproven, talent. June - Halfway through the NASCAR regular season, veteran drivers and their fans feel vindicated. The youth movement has failed to deliver. July - Erik Jones scores his first career victory at Daytona. August - Chase Elliott wins his first Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. Playoff Season - The Youth

Joan Cuneo: A Fight for Fairness
Female racers matter. Not because they are female, but because they haven't always been welcome in the starting lineup. Over a century ago, when cars themselves were a new phenomenon, there was a female racer who held her own against the men. Joan Newton Cuneo was a wealthy New York mother in the early 1900s whose racing career began on the beaches of Ormond and Daytona, FL. However, Cuneo's career was hindered by rules that prevented her from competing in some events or from