This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - June 21, 2025
One of the most popular events of the year returns to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 1 with the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. Alpine Building Supply presents the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series…
My Dad: A Local Legend
Back in the “good ol’ days” there seemed to be local sports legends oozing out of every small town nook and cranny in America. Mexico, PA, was no exception. The latest census recorded 398 people residing in this tiny hamlet. It is one of many small towns…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - June 14, 2025
The always popular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series spectacular Sprint Car and 358 Modified Double Header is all set for Tuesday night, June 17 at the Grandview Speedway, and event sponsor Alpine Building Supply has as added attraction.…
Why?
Aaron Rodgers officially signed a one year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Inquiring minds want to know one thing.Why?From Rodgers perspective I guess I get it. He is yet another in a long line of great players that refuses to quit. Plus…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - June 7, 2025
A spectacular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Double Header featuring the USAC National Non Wing Sprint Tour and the Grandview 358 Modifieds will highlight the Tuesday night, June 17 racing event brought to you by Alpine Building Supply…
Will college sports succumb to greed?
Once a year —okay, maybe more than that— I use this space to remind you that greed is going to ruin sports. Players closing in on billion dollar contracts, with even mediocre players far exceeding the 10-20 million dollar range. Or in Brock Purdy’s…
This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - May 31, 2025
THIS CAUGHT ME by surprise. Rockingham Speedway up for saleRockingham Speedway is officially on the market.The North Carolina racetrack located in Richmond County, home to a 250-acre property replete with racing and community history, was put up for sale…
USC vs ND: Make sure you point that accusatory finger in the right direction
On Thanksgiving Day of 1926 Notre Dame was visiting Nebraska for a football game. A curious couple from Los Angeles were also in attendance that day. They had a reason for being there.USC athletic director Gwynn Wilson and his wife Marion made the trip…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: May 24
Tim leads off with talk about historically bad baseball teams and the Rockies and White Sox qualify. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to look at five teams who had multiple horrific seasons. Tim goes around the horn with MLB, specifically the cratering…
