This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - January 18, 2025

by Ernie Saxton on  Column Ernie Saxton Racing

The stakes have been raised for the NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Indoor Races, set for January 31 and February 1 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.   Three TQ Midget drivers will have a…

It may not be February 2, but it is Groundhog Day in Pittsburgh

by Tim Clark on  Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

Mike Tomlin has been the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach for 18 years. For the past 7 seasons it has been very reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. Enough wins to finish above .500, then a humiliating first round playoff loss.

Rinse…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - January 11, 2025

by Ernie Saxton on  Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Marco Andretti is set to attempt to make his 20th Indianapolis 500 start this year with Andretti Global and backing from Mapei, the team announced Tuesday.

After its debut with Andretti last season, Mapei, one of the world’s leading…

Time for the playoffs to puff out Its chest

by Tim Clark on  Penn State Football Column Tim's Two Cents Football

Minus a valiant near upset by Arizona State, the college playoff games have mostly been duds. Lopsided, uninspiring, and in some cases hard to watch.

I will save you my self righteousness on why 8 is the correct number of teams for the playoffs…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - January 4, 2025

by Ernie Saxton on  Column Ernie Saxton Racing

NASCAR dominates auto racing TV audience

The NASCAR Cup Series claimed the top 15 television audiences for racing in the United States in 2024, and 37 of the top 38.

The Chicago race was the tops for the Xfinity Series, coming in at 39th…