memorylaneracing.com

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.

Memory Lane Racing describes its NASCAR position as critical but not purely negative: it credits NASCAR with doing "a lot right," while arguing that the sport's problems go largely unreported because the people who know about them depend on NASCAR for their livelihoods. The site's stated goal is to put those facts "out there for all to see and think about." This stance comes from the site's own FAQ page, so it reflects how Memory Lane Racing presents itself rather than an independently verified editorial record.

The core argument

The FAQ lays out the position in three parts:

• NASCAR is the dominant force in racing. Memory Lane Racing calls it "the true 800 lb gorilla of the racing world" — a way of saying it sets the terms everyone else reacts to.
• Its successes are real. The site says NASCAR "certainly have done a lot right," so the criticism is not a blanket rejection of the series.
• Its failures stay buried. The claim is that what NASCAR has not done right "you will never hear about," because insiders who know the truth "depend on that abovementioned 800 lb Gorilla for the food on their tables."

That last point is the heart of the stance: the problem isn't only what NASCAR does, but the incentive structure that keeps people close to the sport from talking about it.

What the site says it will do about it

Memory Lane Racing frames its role as filling that gap rather than lobbying for change:

"Our goal is to make sure that all the facts about what NASCAR has and is doing is out there for all to see and think about."

Two things follow from that wording. First, the emphasis is on disclosure and reader judgment — the site says it wants to surface facts, not tell you what conclusion to reach. Second, the stated independence is positional: because the writers are not drawing a paycheck from NASCAR, they present themselves as free to say what insiders won't.

How this fits the rest of the site

The NASCAR critique is one part of a broader racing focus. The same FAQ says Memory Lane Racing covers "a blend of old and new racing information as well as opinions on both," and that the writers attend local short tracks regularly and get to out-of-town races when they can. The site owner specifically names open-wheel short track racing, "especially the Sprints," as a personal favorite, with posts and commentary on current events planned "on a steady basis."

So the NASCAR coverage reads as commentary from fans of racing broadly, not from a single-series outlet. If you want the site's short-track and open-wheel material, that sits alongside the NASCAR writing rather than behind it.

What to expect in practice

• Opinion, not reporting. The FAQ describes the NASCAR material as critique and commentary. Treat it as a point of view to weigh, not as a neutral news feed.
• Update frequency is loose. Asked how often things get updated, the answer is "that remains to be seen, a couple of times a week for sure" — so don't count on a fixed publishing schedule.
• The site is not selling racing prints anymore. The old print line is described as "pretty much sold out," and the makeover followed. Current sales activity is limited to a "yard sale" page of militaria and other personal collection items, with PayPal and an eBay account available if a buyer wants eBay's added protection.

If your interest is specifically in where Memory Lane Racing stands on NASCAR, the answer is: skeptical of the series' unchecked power, respectful of what it has built, and aimed at publishing the parts it believes insiders won't.

No — the racing prints are essentially gone, but the site still sells things. According to Memory Lane Racing's own FAQ, its line of racing prints is "pretty much sold out," and that sellout is what prompted the site's makeover. What remains for sale is a personal collection listed on the site's "yard sale" page, covering militaria and "all sorts of other things" the owners have accumulated over the years. Payment is accepted via PayPal, and the site says most items can also be listed on its eBay account if a buyer wants eBay's additional transaction protection.

What happened to the racing prints

The prints were a previous product line, not a current one. The FAQ states they are "pretty much sold out now," and after that happened the owners decided it was a good time to give the site a make-over. So if you arrived looking for the old print catalog, that inventory is no longer the point of the site.

What is actually for sale now

The current sales activity sits on the "yard sale" page. Per the FAQ, it consists of:

• A large personal collection of militaria
• "All sorts of other things" the owners have collected over the years
• Items being sold to "thin the herd a bit" rather than as a standing retail catalog

This is a collection clear-out, not a restocked store, so what's available depends on what has been listed and what hasn't sold yet.

How buying works

The eBay option is the notable detail: the owners describe having "a very reputable EBay account" and offer to move an item to eBay on request. If you're buying something expensive or from a seller you don't know, that's the route that gives you a platform-level dispute process instead of a direct PayPal payment.

What the site is mainly for now

Sales are a side activity. The FAQ describes Memory Lane Racing as "a blend of old and new racing information as well as opinions on both." Coverage spans all forms of motorsports — the owners attend local short tracks regularly and get to out-of-town races when they can — with particular emphasis on open-wheel short track racing, especially Sprints. There's also a stated NASCAR critique angle: the goal is to put facts about what NASCAR has done and is doing "out there for all to see and think about."

Update frequency is not fixed. The FAQ says "that remains to be seen, a couple of times a week for sure."

Practical takeaways

• Don't expect to order racing prints — that line is sold out.
• Check the "yard sale" page for what's actually available, and expect one-off collectible items rather than a consistent product catalog.
• PayPal is the payment method named on the site.
• If you want buyer protection beyond a direct PayPal payment, ask whether the item can be listed on the seller's eBay account first.
• The site's main output is racing commentary and information, not merchandise.

Memory Lane Racing does not publish on a fixed schedule. In its own FAQ, the site says the update frequency "remains to be seen" but commits to posting "a couple of times a week for sure." So the practical answer is: expect new material roughly two or more times per week, but not on set days.

What the site says about its schedule

The FAQ addresses this directly. Asked how often things will be updated, the answer is that it remains to be seen, with a couple of updates a week stated as the minimum. That is the only frequency commitment the site makes — there is no daily cadence, no newsletter schedule, and no calendar of planned posts.

Why there is no fixed timetable

The site describes itself as a blend of old and new racing information plus opinions on both. It is run by the site owners and friends who attend local short tracks regularly and get to out-of-town races when they can. That kind of first-hand, event-driven publishing naturally follows the racing calendar and the authors' availability rather than a fixed editorial slot.

The site also notes that its relaunch took much longer than expected — "several false starts and numerous other delays" — which is consistent with a small, personal operation rather than a media outlet with a production schedule.

What gets updated

Based on the FAQ, new content falls into a few recurring categories:

• Current events commentary — assorted posts and commentary on current events and other aspects of the sport on a steady basis
• NASCAR critique — the site states its goal is to put facts about what NASCAR has done and is doing out for readers to see and think about
• Open-wheel and short-track racing — the author specifically names a personal love of open wheel short track racing, especially Sprints
• Yard sale page — a separate section for militaria and other collectibles from a personal collection, which the site says it is thinning out

How to keep up

Because there is no fixed schedule, the reliable approach is to check back periodically rather than wait for a specific day. A couple of visits a week should be enough to catch new posts at the stated pace. If you are mainly interested in one topic — say the NASCAR commentary or the Sprints coverage — you will still need to scan the site, since the FAQ does not describe separate feeds or category-specific schedules.

What is not promised

The site does not commit to daily updates, a set publishing day, or email notifications. It also does not state how long the "couple of times a week" pace will hold. Treat that figure as the site's own stated intention at the time of its relaunch, not a guaranteed long-term schedule.

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

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.