It has been 10 years since NASCAR’s world was shaken to its core by the death of its greatest star, Dale Earnhardt, who was killed in a crash during the final laps of the 2001 Daytona 500. Yesterday, at this year’s Daytona 500, NASCAR asked the fans to pay tribute to Dale Earnhardt by having…
Read More »Start off the New Year with Sports Spectrum as we look at “A New Beginning” with a spiritual emphasis. We’ll visit with University of New Mexico men’s basketball coach Steve Alford, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, and NASCAR analyst Ron Pegram. It’s a great way to kick-off a new year with a new determination to be all…
Read More »Billy Mauldin has been involved in Motor Racing Outreach for many years. His heart’s desire is to come alongside NASCAR drivers and teams as he shares the love and commitment God has for us in Jesus Christ. In this conversation with Frank Giardina, Billy brings some encouraging thoughts on why the effort to build a…
Read More »We all enjoy the privilege of having acquaintances through relationships at church, in our neighborhoods, and on the job. But how about close, personal friends . . . how many of those can we name? This time on Sports Spectrum, we’ll hear from a man whose ministry depends upon building friendships—he’s Billy Mauldin of Motor Racing…
Read More »In this conversation with Indy Racing League driver Davey Hamilton, you’ll hear about a horrific accident in 2001 that nearly claimed his life. He also looks back and discusses how that event changed his life and his perspective regarding unexpected events that come his way. It’s an honest look at dealing with change and how…
Read More »When Sports Spectrum comes your way, we’ll talk about Dealing With Change. Now, you may have been on the receiving end of change in this past year in ways you weren’t expecting and really didn’t want. Buffalo Bills head coach, Chan Gailey, and Indy Racing League driver, Davey Hamilton, have experienced a great deal of change in…
Read More »With Denny Hamlin’s 6 wins—capped by an impressive performance at Richmond last Saturday night—he stands atop the Sprint Cup standings as NASCAR’s version of the playoffs begin this weekend in New Hampshire. Hamlin and his fellow Cup “chasers” have only ten races to secure a championship, and so there is no time to waste. One…
Read More »Parenting and sports collide to present to us both great challenges and great opportunities. We have all seen the extremely unfortunate expressions of sports parenting, embodied in soccer moms, tyrant dads, and helicopter parents. But those are just the negative extremes. What about the moms and dads (like the parents of Denny Hamlin and Clint…
Read More »Who do we work for . . . who do we play for? It all comes down to one simple question, “Who’s the Audience?” We’ll point you in the right direction as we visit with NASCAR driver Morgan Shepherd, Jody Gerut of the Milwaukee Brewers, and the voice of the Arizona Cardinals, Dave Pasch. “Who’s…
Read More »On Saturday afternoon at the tricky triangle of Pocono Raceway, veteran NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler won the Craftsman Truck Series race. Since most of the racing world focuses on the Cup series, this victory might not pop up on every NASCAR fan’s radar—but to Sadler it was the biggest win of his life. He now…
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