Michael Knight's news analysis and commentary on NASCAR and the motorsports industry, public relations and journalism issues, and the politics of sports. (Plus, other topical roads not otherwise traveled.) Gold medal for commentary, 2010 International Automotive Media Awards. Best blog, 2007, 2008, 2009 American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association journalism contest. Recipient of 51 awards for PR, journalism and contributions to motorsports. Blogging since 2006.
- UNCONVENTIONAL WISDOM: Phoenix International Raceway, NASCAR and Subway sent the wrong signal to the family-friendly fan base by naming Detroit Lions' defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh -- one of the NFL's dirtiest players -- as Grand Marshal for the March 4 Subway Fresh Fit 500k. With Arizona celebrating 100 years as a state, having one or more of AZ's greatest sports heroes in the role would have been appropriate. (AZ Diamondbacks World Series hero pitcher Randy Johnson will be at PIR as a photographer.)