You may have heard of Mike Marlar, Skylar Marlar and/or Camaron Marlar, but what about the brothers’ father, David Marlar? You’ll often see him in
Author: J.A. Ackley
The Outside Groove Executive Editor has covered motorsports since 2000. His many awards include the 2019 Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) Jim Hunter Writer of the Year and the 2013 Russ Catlin Award for Excellence in Motorsports Journalism.
John Ruggiero Jr.: The Trailer Behind the $10,000 Win
Sure, John Ruggiero Jr. runs the house car for Longhorn Chassis. Yes, he works for Hendrick Motorsports. But don’t think of Ruggiero having big money
Scott Bloomquist Tribute Wrap: The Story Behind the Design
The design of the wrap paying tribute to Scott Bloomquist at Eldora Speedway harkens back to 1986. Back then, Bloomquist wasn’t a national force to
Jack Brown: Making the Winning Move from Karts to Late Models
It didn’t take long for Jack Brown to get acclimated to dirt late models. In just his fifth race, fresh out of karts, he won.
Jimmy “Pup” Thomas: When a Tire Guy is More Than a Tire Guy
The late Jimmy Thomas, the man affectionately known as “Pup,” worked for years as a Hoosier tire guy. However, he wasn’t just a tire guy.