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“Miracle”: An Austin Forkner Story

By Brett Smith

Julie spent years trying to get pregnant; her chances were low and she gave up. Then Austin came along. Julie Forkner prefers to spectate alone. But first, a simple ritual: before her son, Austin, climbs on his motorcycle, she gives him a hug and tells him ‘you got this.’ She leaves the race truck after … Continued

The Ballad of Big Dave

By Brett Smith

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When opening ceremonies were complete, after the national anthem was sung and the riders’ names and sponsors were announced over the P.A. system with dramatic flair, after the starting gate had fallen and the frantic sound of 40 125cc bikes had rocketed uphill toward the first turn, Dave Coombs would grab at the radio transmitter … Continued