Author: Christian Ryan

Senior Editor LastWordOnMotorsport.com, AUS writer for LWOSCISFootball. RTA Sport Media at Ryerson University. Co-host and producer of 'Beyond the Numbers' on SpiritLive. Former colour commentator for the Acadia Axemen.
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Untitled: 2017 NASCAR Title Sponsor Prospects

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With the end of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season months away, so comes the end of Sprint’s time as the series’ title sponsor. NASCAR has gone through a number of sponsorship changes over the last decade or so. For those who still refer to the NASCAR Xfinity Series as the Busch Series, this […] READ MORE

It’s Time to Get Serious About Head Injuries in Motorsports

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Concussions are a big story in modern sports. The NFL in particular has come under extreme scrutiny regarding their links to head injuries. What’s more, the severity of concussions has been coming to the forefront of the public consciousness. Typically, the NFL and the NHL take the brunt of this issue. With high profile cases […] READ MORE

Off Target: Iconic IndyCar Partnership is Coming to an End

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True to the nature of motorsports, business moves as fast as the vehicles. Very rarely does a sponsor remain unchanged throughout decades. When those sponsors do remain, they become as iconic as the cars and drivers they grace with their logos. Among the most iconic: Target and their partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing. On July 27th, […] READ MORE

The (Temporary) Return of Jeff Gordon

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Like Michael Jordan before him, Jeff Gordon has suddenly come out of retirement. However he is not here to stay, nor is he starring in a “Space Jam”-type film. Hendrick Motorsports has called upon its greatest icon to replace the ailing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt is currently suffering from concussion symptoms and will be unable […] READ MORE

Hit and Miss: IndyCar Extends Iowa, Loses Boston

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With today’s Iowa Corn Indy 300 comes the confirmation that Iowa Speedway has extended their IndyCar relationship through 2018. Contrasting this is the news that the Boston Grand Prix has filed for bankruptcy. As IndyCar extends Iowa and loses Boston, the series schedule sees steps forwards and backwards. IndyCar Extends Iowa to 2018 As IndyCar extends the Iowa event, […] READ MORE

Kerb Your Enthusiasm: Austrian Grand Prix Kerb Controversy

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Going into the Austrian Grand Prix, there is a lot of focus on the kerbs around the circuit. Rather than focusing on the pole-winning run of Lewis Hamilton or the front row qualifying run of Nico Hulkenberg, most of the event’s focus has been on a string of accidents. These accidents have occurred in practice […] READ MORE

Out With the Old, In With Who?: 2017 Ferrari Driver Options

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Coming into the 2016 Formula 1 season, Ferrari was held as a team to watch. With the recent dominance of Mercedes, Ferrari came in as their assumed successor by many. So far, this has not been so. Teams such as Red Bull and even Force India have had more noteworthy seasons. Red Bull with their victory and Force India […] READ MORE

Daniel Ricciardo Contract Length: the Right or Wrong Choice?

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After some speculation, Sky Sports has reported that Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed his contract keeps him with Red Bull Racing until 2018. The Australian driver has been an important figure in Red Bull since his 2014 debut with the team. However, with the team’s recent issues, the news regarding Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo contract raises many questions. Daniel Ricciardo Contract Length: the […] READ MORE

Brad Keselowski vs. NASCAR Commentator Bias

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As we move closer to the weekend and upcoming Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, all eyes remain on the third place finisher of last week’s race: 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski. During the Axalta ‘We Paint Winners’ 400 at Pocono Raceway, Keselowski was penalized for unapproved body modifications made to the #2 Miller Lite Ford during a […] READ MORE