When Jody Deery suddenly lost her husband in 1984, she had a decision to make: Would she continue to run Rockford Speedway? With the help of her eight children, Deery has triumphed as a legendary racing promoter. ...
A surprising number of people from our region have found success in the world of professional racing. Northwest Quarterly Writer Paul Anthony Arco tracked down racer Danica Patrick, Pit Crew Chief Chad Knaus and ESPN journalist Nicole Briscoe. ...