What is Memory Lane Racing?
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Memory Lane Racing is a personal motorsports blog that mixes older and newer racing information with commentary and opinion. According to its own FAQ, it covers all forms of motorsports, with a particular interest in local short-track racing and open-wheel divisions like Sprints. It is not a news wire or a stats database; it is a small, opinion-driven site run by an enthusiast who attends races regularly.
What the site covers
The site's stated scope is broad rather than niche:
- All forms of motorsports — the FAQ says the authors "love all forms of motorsports," not one series or discipline.
- Local short tracks — the operators attend local short tracks on a regular basis.
- Selected out-of-town races — they go to out-of-town events "whenever we can."
- Open-wheel short-track racing — Sprints are called out specifically as a personal favorite, with posts and commentary on current events in the sport.
- NASCAR critique — a dedicated area of commentary arguing that NASCAR is the dominant force in racing and that negative stories about it go underreported.
What kind of content it is
Memory Lane Racing describes itself as "a blend of old and new racing information as well as opinions on both." That means you should expect:
- Blog posts and commentary rather than structured reference material
- Opinion pieces, including critical coverage of NASCAR
- A mix of historical and current racing topics
The site previously sold a line of racing prints, but those are described as "pretty much sold out," and the site was rebuilt afterward.
Is anything sold there now?
Partly. The FAQ says the site is not purely a blog: there is a "yard sale" page offering items from a large personal collection of militaria and other goods. Payment is handled through PayPal, and the operators note they also have an eBay account — items can be listed on eBay if a buyer wants that added layer of protection.
How often it updates
The FAQ is deliberately non-committal: "That remains to be seen, a couple of times a week for sure." So a few posts per week is the stated target, not a guaranteed schedule.
Who it is for
Memory Lane Racing suits readers who want:
- Enthusiast-written opinion on short-track and open-wheel racing
- NASCAR criticism from an outside perspective
- Occasional posts on racing history alongside current events
It is less suited to anyone looking for official results, entry lists, or comprehensive series coverage — the site is a personal project, and its own FAQ frames it that way.