What Types of Racing Does Memory Lane Racing Cover?

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Memory Lane Racing covers all forms of motorsports, according to the site's own FAQ. Its stated focus is a blend of old and new racing information and opinions, with regular attendance at local short tracks and occasional out-of-town races. If you are looking for a site that sticks to one series, this is not that — the coverage is deliberately broad, with particular emphasis on short track and open wheel racing.

Racing covered, by category

Category What the site says
Local short tracks The site's authors attend local short tracks on a regular basis
Out-of-town races They attend select out-of-town races "whenever we can"
Open wheel short track Named specifically, with Sprints called out as a personal favorite
NASCAR Covered through a critique and analysis lens, not straight reporting
All motorsports The FAQ states "we love all forms of motorsports"

What the NASCAR coverage actually is

The site is explicit that its NASCAR content is critical in nature. The FAQ describes NASCAR as "the true 800 lb gorilla of the racing world" and says the goal is to surface facts about what NASCAR has done and is doing that the authors believe get buried — partly, in their view, because people who know the truth depend on NASCAR for their livelihood.

That framing matters if you are deciding whether to read it. This is commentary and opinion, not a neutral news feed. The site positions itself as a place to "think about" those facts rather than a source of official NASCAR information.

Beyond NASCAR

The FAQ says there will be "assorted posts and commentary on current events and other aspects of the sport on a steady basis," with open wheel short track racing — especially Sprints — named as a personal interest of the author. So expect a mix: current events commentary plus opinion pieces across disciplines rather than one narrow beat.

How often it updates

The site's own answer is deliberately loose: "That remains to be seen, a couple of times a week for sure." Treat a couple of posts per week as the stated intention, not a guaranteed schedule.

What else is on the site

The site is not purely editorial. A "yard sale" page sells items from a personal collection of militaria and other goods, with PayPal accepted and an eBay account offered for buyers who want eBay's added protection. The site previously sold a line of racing prints, which the FAQ says are now largely sold out — that sell-out is what prompted the site's redesign.

Who this is for

  • Good fit: readers who want opinionated commentary spanning short tracks, open wheel, and NASCAR criticism, and who don't mind an irregular posting rhythm.
  • Poor fit: readers who want a single-series news source, official NASCAR coverage, or a strict publishing schedule.

One practical note: the FAQ describes the site as a blend of old and new racing information, so some material is archival or retrospective rather than current-event reporting. Check the post dates before treating anything as up to date.