The Racing Report: Cody Bova
The Racing Report is back and features spring car driver Cody Bova, from Struthers, Ohio, for its first installment of 2025.
The Racing Report: Eddie Carrier, Jr.
Veteran late model racer Eddie Carrier, Jr. is the subject of the final installation of The Racing Report, by produced by photojournalist Matthew Chasney.
The Racing Report: Fremont Speedway
Photojournalist Matthew Chasney visited Fremont Speedway, in Sandusky County, Ohio on June 22 to talk to people about freedom.
The Racing Report: Brian Razum
For the second installment of The Racing Report, photojournalist Matthew Chasney follows Brian Razum in the 305 division of the Attica-Fremont Championship series at Attica Raceway Park.
The Racing Report: Dale Blaney
In part 3 of The Racing Report photo essay, former LA Laker draft pick Dale Blaney returns to Sharon Speedway. Driving a custom car built by his brother Dave, Dale proves that family heritage and competitive drive still lead to victory in local sprint car racing.
The Racing Report: Push truck drivers
In Part 2 of The Racing Report, photojournalist Matthew Chasney rides along with Jeremy "Speedy" Durnwald. For 31 years, this volunteer push truck driver and his 1979 Ford Bronco have been the unsung heroes keeping Ohio sprint car racing alive—all for the love of the sport.
The Racing Report: Evo Burden
In part 3 of The Racing Report, 8-year-old Evo Burden races Junior Sprints at Good’s Raceway, in Deerfield, Ohio, learning fast, with family support and big dreams.
Reflections on The Racing Report
Photojournalist Matthew Chasney reflects on documenting grassroots short track racing, the people behind it, and why preserving this community matters now more than ever.
The Racing Report: Kiss the Cow
Part four of The Racing Report photo essay captures the thrill of sprint car and school bus racing at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds in Fremont, Ohio. Explore how agriculture and local short-track racing tradition collide, featuring photos by Matthew Chasney.
