Just a House
My travels to Chicago were supposed to be straightforward. I was going to drive straight up from my place outside of Nashville, no big deal. But then I found out […]
Author Archives
Kelly Wade
Kelly Wade is the author of Drag Racing’s Warren “The Professor” Johnson: The Cars, People & Wins Behind His Pro Stock Success.
Follow her on social: @KellyWadeWrites
Figure it Out
Twice yesterday, for two completely different reasons, two different people dropped this exact same phrase in conversation: “You just figure it out.” The first time it was said a little […]
Mother’s Day 2026
I had my precious Tori 32 days after I turned 20. My sweet Erin came to me 1,311 days later, four months before I turned 24. I thought I was […]
But, why?
Why are you doing this? I say this in a tone of awe, because what you’re doing matters to me. Why does it matter to you? You ever read something […]
Siouxie’s Peepshow
These photos are dreadfully disappointing compared to the memory to which they are attached. Let me explain. The visuals of this show were extraordinary and are forever burned into me […]
Weather a Storm
This racetrack has seen a storm or two, but here it stands, strong and proud in 2026, hosting its first of what I hope will be many, many NHRA Southern […]
Things that Matter
There was a time, a little over a decade ago, when I had this overwhelming feeling that I needed to make an enormous change. My little grandbaby was brand new […]
Close to Ferocity
I remember the very first time we raced four-wide here, and it was SOMETHING. I stood trackside when the fuel cars ran so that I could get the full experience, […]
Liner Notes
You know what I miss? That perfect moment when you cut open the corner of cling wrap on a brand-new record. Oh mannnn, so good. I would peel the clear […]
NHRA’s 75th Season Begins
Whew, Gainesville. First of all, I am so dang happy to be back. I’ve missed racing and racers. I’ve missed my friends. I’ve missed the center point that this is […]
Kelly Wade 