michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Feb 7, 2012, 2:20 pm
Queers4Gears contributor Adam Lovelace lays out his best wishes for the 2012 racing season: A safe season for all racing series first and foremost! Huge, major sponsors for Queers4gears.com so we can go to every single race! I wish you all would listen every week to the Q4G Out of the Tunnel podcas...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Feb 6, 2012, 10:05 pm
Meet Monica Hilton:  Formerly of HVM Racing, and the mastermind behind the loveable Pork Chop, Monica is now in charge of PR for Bryan Herta Autosport as they embark on their first full season of IndyCar competition with Alex Tagliani in the Barracuda Networks #98.  She is also the founder and own...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Feb 3, 2012, 8:47 pm
From time to time – I like to throw these rapid-fire gastronomical questions at a driver if I get the chance.  I don’t like to interrupt folks from the traveling media who have “important” questions to ask… but once those folks are done I can sometimes sneak these questions in.  I had th...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 31, 2012, 10:04 pm
credit Hannah Rickards' iPhone It is time for show #2 of “Out of Tunnel.”  Hannah and I are getting a better handle on the equipment and I hope the sound qualilty is going to improve each week.  This week our voices should be coming out of both sides of your speakers. In show #2 – we “al...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 30, 2012, 9:44 pm
Kevin Harvick was in Las Vegas to help promote the upcoming NASCAR Race in March.   He played craps at the Bellagio with some media members as well as a few lucky fans.  The craps play wasn’t for “real” money – each person started with a set number of chips and whomever had the highest chi...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 30, 2012, 8:55 pm
It is that time of year when the start of the racing season draws near.  If you are like myself, the closer the season gets the more impatiently you await.  Daytona and St. Petersburg seem like an eternity away!  Apparently last year at St. Petersburg, Simona de Silvestro was channeling our feeli...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 28, 2012, 4:23 pm
I wasn’t in Charlotte for the Sprint Media Tour.  I had to work and wasn’t even following the minute by minute deluge of information on Twitter from the reporters who were there – but I have been catching up on the news of the week. All in all, there really wasn’t a ton of groundbreaking n...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 24, 2012, 11:50 pm
Welcome to the very first edition of As the Firestone Turns.  This will be your weekly hot spot for off-track news, pictures, events, interviews, and happenings to keep you connected to the world of Indycar.  Often times, the best stories within the paddock aren’t what is broadcast on television...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 24, 2012, 9:31 pm
credit: Kevin R Tengesdal Gentleman who like Gentleman, and Ladies who like Ladies – the State of Queers4Gears is strong! 2011 was a banner year for Q4G.  We welcomed new contributors Ross Bynum (Indy), Cody Globig (V8 & F1) and Carla Page (NASCAR).  They share our love for racing and making p...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 19, 2012, 3:28 pm
Rosie O’Donnell is convinced…..that Tom Cruise isn’t gay! The other night on Piers Morgan Tonight Rosie told America that she was super-sure Tom isn’t a big ole’ homo – wanna know how she can be sooo certain.  Turns out, Tom drives race cars.  Rosie said: “A lot of people have said...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 15, 2012, 7:31 pm
There are some changes in store for 2012 here at Q4G.  First of all – The Queers4Gears Radio Hour is no more….. we have replaced it with a new show called “Out of the Tunnel.” My co-host Troy Germain has decided to step away from the mic this year – I want to thank Troy for all of his wo...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 11, 2012, 11:06 pm
I’ve been sitting in bed watching “Colin McRae Pedal to the Metal” tonight.  You know, instead of doing my massive piles of other news/feature story assignments for school… For those of you who don’t know, Scotsman Colin McRae was one of the world’s best rally drivers (WRC World Champi...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 10, 2012, 4:11 pm
This week Queers4Gears welcomes guest blogger Richard Bailey from www.RichardsF1.com.  Richard pays tribute to F1 Driver Mike Beuttler two plus decades after his death.  Bailey is an openly gay motorsport fan and journalist based in Australia, Queers4Gears hopes that you enjoy his tribute to a uni...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Jan 5, 2012, 12:35 pm
Luke Huff Luke Lucky Huff is a professional motorcycle racer from a small town in Ohio. He now resides in Los Angeles with his partner and is the owner of Lucky Management helping to promote careers in motorcycle racing. Luke plans to run a full season of AMA  as well as the WERA Motorcycle Roadra...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Dec 29, 2011, 8:22 pm
After months of speculation, Indycar finally released the series schedule for 2012.  Currently, the schedule contains 15 events with the 16th event, the season finale, TBA and the possibility of a 17th event still present according to Indycar CEO Randy Bernard.   Despite the fact that Indycar ha...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Dec 29, 2011, 1:06 pm
credit Michael T. Myers - Queers4Gears From time to time – I like to throw these rapid-fire gastronomical questions at a driver if I get the chance.  I don’t like to interrupt folks from the traveling media who have “important” questions to ask… but once those folks are done I can someti...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Dec 23, 2011, 12:05 pm
Earlier this week, Kurt Busch made the drive from Charlotte down to Spartanburg, SC to sign a deal with James Finch and Phoenix Racing to pilot the #51 in 2012.  Stories in the press reported that when Busch walked into the Phoenix shop Wednesday night – there was a homemade sign on the Christmas...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Dec 22, 2011, 4:54 pm
                There really isn’t an off-season in NASCAR.  While myself and most of the NASCAR Media have been on vacation – the last big deals on the table have been struck. Earlier this week Best Buy confirmed the rumors that they were leaving Richard Petty Motorsports.  E...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Dec 14, 2011, 6:15 pm
  credit Michael T. Myers - Queers4Gears From time to time – I like to throw these rapid-fire gastronomical questions at a driver if I get the chance.  I don’t like to interrupt folks from the traveling media who have “important” questions to ask… but once those folks are done I can so...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Nov 2, 2011, 3:28 pm
Apologies for the lateness of this week’s Gaynalysis.  The 83 put my computer into the wall.  As always, the Gaynalysis is just one gay fan’s take on the race.  You can follow me on Twitter at @OmnisexualTwist or email me your comments at carla@queers4gears.com. credit: Kevin R Tengesdal Ma...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Nov 1, 2011, 2:37 am
Dale Earnhardt Jr. came to Las Vegas on Monday night to speak to guests of Chevrolet who are gathering in town this week for the annual SEMA Show.  Queers4Gears had a chance to catch up with Dale Junior at this event hosted at the Wynn Hotel and Casino.  Dale Jr. Speaks at SEMA Chevy Preview at t...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 31, 2011, 7:11 pm
All numbers below were as of the morning of October 31, 2011. Credit Chris Jones/IZOD Indycar Media Site I’m about to expose how nerdy I can be.  I love math.  Yes, we Mississippians are taught math and a few of us happen to be pretty good at it.  Luckily for me, my job requires a lot of math...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 30, 2011, 8:15 pm
[ credit Reid Spencer - The Sporting News Wire Service for NASCAR ] Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR Tony Stewart passed Jimmie Johnson on a restart with three laps left in Sunday’s Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway and held off Johnson’s desperate bid for the win on ...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 29, 2011, 4:36 pm
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 29, 2011, 2:36 pm
credit Las Vegas Motor Speedway The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will turn pink this weekend in order to promote breast cancer awareness. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and professional teams and fans will be doing their part during this weekend’s NHRA Big O Tires National...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 27, 2011, 7:39 pm
I had a chance to chat with former Champ Car standout, DTM driver, and IZOD Indycar Series hopeful Katherine Legge.  Although she was unable to put together a ride for 2011, Katherine has been hard at work to get back in an open-wheel car.  Follow Katherine at @katherinelegge on Twitter to stay up...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 27, 2011, 3:34 pm
On this week’s show we welcome new Q4G F1 and V8 Contributor Cody Globig and talk about the upcoming F1 and V8 races in the US.  Jeff Gluck from SB Nation called in to talk about the story he broke reporting the Chad Knaus instructed Jimmie Johnson to wreck the rear of the #48 if they won the rac...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 26, 2011, 4:06 pm
I have to give the hat-tip to Jay Busbee at Yahoo’s “From the Marbles” for bringing this to my attention.  The folks at Snakkle.com have compiled a group of current NASCAR Drivers high school year book pictures… can you figure out who’s who?  Of course, I keyed in on Kasey and his highli...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 26, 2011, 3:00 pm
by Cody Globig – Q4G F1 Contributor credit The Daily Mail Over the weekend I began hearing (well, reading on Twitter…) rumors about how Bernie Ecclestone’s dream-come-true race in New York City was a reality and that it would be announced on Tuesday.  Now, I’m the biggest Formula One fan ...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 26, 2011, 3:00 pm
Queers4Gears is excited to announce we continue our expansion into covering other forms of motorsports.  I started it all in 2009 with a primary focus on NASCAR – we now have a few folks covering stock cars and in the past year we have added Indy Car and NHRA contributors to the site.  Now we ad...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 25, 2011, 3:55 pm
Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR Talladega Superspeedway saw the return of the two-car tandem.  Which meant the return of racers finding the best partner to draft with.  Of course, even in pack racing, the drivers had to decide who was fast and who wasn’t.  But the two-car tande...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 25, 2011, 1:04 am
The gaynalysis is just one gay NASCAR fan’s take on the race weekend. You can read the straight recap of the race from Talladega by clicking here. credit: Kevin R Tengesdal This week’s Gaynalysis is dedicated to Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli. NASCAR had plans to break up the two car tandem...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 24, 2011, 10:30 pm
It has been just over a week since the tragic death of Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  It has been hard to figure out exactly how to proceed following such a tragic event without seeming disrespectful in moving on.  I think it is important to move on, but it is more important not to forg...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 24, 2011, 9:38 pm
Prior to the start of the Indycar season finale in Las Vegas, I had a moment to speak briefly with retired racer, new mom, and team owner Sarah Fisher. Sarah FIsher How did it feel the past couple weeks being a first time winner as a car owner and a new mom? It has been a lot of great emotions an...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 24, 2011, 1:30 pm
Credit: www.motogp.com Marco Simoncelli, 24, died Sunday after crashing and being hit by two other riders at the Malaysian MotoGP motorcycle race, another racing death that occurred too soon after last weeks Indy Car race. The last couple of weeks in racing have brought back too many bad memories. ...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 23, 2011, 9:45 pm
October 23, 2011 – by Cody Globig; Aussie V8 Supercar Guest Blogger - follow Cody @theSAABwriter   credit www.v8supercars.com I figured that as soon as I got home from my long day at work I would be instantly jealous of everyone in Surfer’s Paradise on Queensland’s gorgeous Gold Coast. Sur...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 23, 2011, 9:13 pm
[ credit NASCAR Media Group / by Reid Spencer - The Sporting News Wire Service ] credit NASCAR Media Group It was a swan song for a lame duck. Clint Bowyer surged past Richard Childress Racing teammate Jeff Burton through the tri-oval on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway to win Sunday’s ...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 23, 2011, 2:11 pm
Commentary by Queers4Gears Radio Hour Host and veteran Short Track Announcer Troy Germain: We were all reminded very brutally on Sunday that racing is in fact a dangerous sport.  Although we were all upset, saddened, and hurt – no one who has been in the racing world for any length of time was s...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 19, 2011, 11:15 pm
This week the Queers4Gears Radio hour is dedicated to Dan Wheldon.  Q4G Indy Car contributor Ross Bynum joined Troy and I for the entire hour to talk about the tragedy at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Lewis Franck from Reuters and Alex Hayden from MRN also called in to share their thoughts and memori...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 19, 2011, 6:52 pm
Editorial – Jeff Wolf, our NHRA contributor, has some thoughts to share about the tragic loss of Dan Wheldon at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and in particular the media storm since.  Some in the media have been quick to lay blame on the track.  Wolf begs to differ -  INDY Car CEO Randy Bernard...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 19, 2011, 2:36 am
Fare Thee Well Dan Wheldon My first trip to an Indy Car Race will be be etched in my memory forever – but if I could change that I would.  The racing world lost a legend in front of my eyes at Las Vegas Motorspeedway.  I wanted to share some of my thoughts and perspective from that horrible day...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 18, 2011, 7:10 pm
I have had a few days to process the events that transpired on Sunday afternoon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  I have had time to read all the tweets, see the replays, and answer questions from friends and family that knew I was at the track.  Maybe I can say what I feel like saying in the right wa...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 18, 2011, 10:51 am
This short piece was written yesterday.  Today, I am still in shock and my heart is still heavy over the loss of Dan Wheldon.  May he rest in peace. Credit: IZOD Indycar Series Media Site   Days like today are the worst.  The day after.  When we’re still mourning, still grieving, still try...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 17, 2011, 11:20 pm
Sam Schmidt addresses the media at Pole Position Raceway On most nights, the young drivers racing carts around the Pole Position Raceway would be thrilled to see Sam Schmidt enter the building. Maybe they could show off their skills and catch the eye of the Indy Lights and Indy Car team owner. But...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 16, 2011, 7:01 pm

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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 16, 2011, 6:14 pm
As I sit here writing this I am sitting in the Las Vegas Motor Speedway media center.  I am not a professional writer or reporter.  I am just a guy that has an 8-5 job but shares a love for a sport that I respect and enjoy.  Respect being the key word because I have seen many bad wrecks.  I witn...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 16, 2011, 1:31 pm
Taking over the Gaynalysis again this week!  Hope you all enjoy it.  And, as always, you can follow me at OmnisexualTwist on Twitter or email me your comments at carla@queers4gears.com. credit: Kevin R Tengesdal It’s hard to put the Bank of America 500 in perspective.  A lot happened.  In th...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 16, 2011, 12:20 pm
Well folks, it is the season finale of the Indycar 2011 season.  As I sit in the media center, I just wanted to pass along some pre-race thoughts on today and some items to look for. 1.)  All 4 Andretti Autosport entries qualified in the Top 10.  Look for Danica to be more aggressive than usual ...
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 15, 2011, 10:26 pm
Click any any thumbnail to see the full sized image.  To see all of the pics from today – click here:
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michael myers posted an article on Queers 4 Gears - Everything automotive from a Queer Perspective - Oct 15, 2011, 7:36 pm
Credit: Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR The Smiths 350 race today at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway was almost renamed the “Caution Begets Caution 350” as more than half of the first 50 laps were run under caution. There were 10 cautions in all for 44 laps.  Most of the cautions fell dur...
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