The Driver Suit Blog-Another Example of a Pit Crew Helmet…

By David G. Firestone Hailing from Chesapeake, Virginia, Ashton Lewis Jr. was an American driver with a lot of success on road courses. He raced in the Barber Saab Pro Series in 1992, before getting a scholarship in the British Formula Ford Championship. He made his Xfinity Series debut in 1993, and raced until 2006. […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Fun Collecting Autographs

By David G. Firestone Getting autographs in person, be it at races, conventions, or other signings is fun. I’ve been doing it for over 30 years. I’ve met a lot of athletes in this fashion. For some, autographs are a hobby, for others, they are a business. I personally love collecting autographs. It’s not uncommon […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Same Suit, Different Stories Part 2

By David G. Firestone It’s amazing how many used firesuits are on the market in this day in age. Every one of them tells a story. Some are worn by professional racing champions. Some are worn by weekend warriors. Interestingly, some people who acquire these suits to sell don’t know the true back story behind […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Same Suit, Different Stories Part 1

The Driver Suit Blog-A Great Series Needs a Great Logo-2020 Edition!

By David G. Firestone NASCAR has a lengthy history in the United States. Founded in 1948, 72 years ago, NASCAR has taken stock car racing to new heights. Once a regional promotion, NASCAR is now an international powerhouse. NASCAR and their various series have logo histories that are interesting. Let’s start with NASCAR itself. 1948-1968 […]

The Driver Suit Blog-The First Cuban To Win In NASCAR’s Top Series

By David G. Firestone NASCAR is closely associated with a lot of things. One thing it isn’t typically associated with is Cuba. The typical driver profile that most people all drivers are Caucasian males. In recent years however, NASCAR has been working to increase diversity in the sport. The Drive for Diversity is a program […]

The Driver Suit Blog-Miss Winston Revisited

By David G. Firestone I was doing some cleaning recently, and I discovered I had this. I had to double check to see if I had covered this item, and it turns out I had, but not very well. So for this week’s Friday Feature, I will discuss this vintage Miss Winston suit. Miss Winston […]