Dinner with Racers

With 22 hours of daylight, compromised by the shortest summer in the country, racing in Alaska is unlike any other. From scenic locations, to the challenges of shipping, to animal encounters not found anywhere else, the motorsport culture of Alaska is truly one-of-a-kind. In this first episode, we follow our hosts through the great racing locations of The Last Frontier.

With 22 hours of daylight, compromised by the shortest summer in the country, racing in Alaska is unlike any other. From scenic locations, to the challenges of shipping, to animal encounters not found anywhere else, the motorsport culture of Alaska is truly one-of-a-kind. In the second episode, we examine some of the great characters, joined by one common bond. Also, there’s two baby musk ox.

Some know Willy T. as the first African-American to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, others might cite him as a legend of Trans-Am racing, or more recently he might be recognized as the focus of the documentary “Uppity.” What we like to know him for, however, is as one of our favorite storytellers when it comes to tales of, err, his not-shy exploits.

The Grand Prix of Long Beach has earned its place as one of the crown jewels of motorsport thanks in part to its rich history along the vibrant coast lines of Southern California. However the event we see on television is no easy feat, and this series sits down for several meals with the people that build this great event.

The heritage and tradition of the Grand Prix of Long Beach is one thing, but the annual coming together of the event is a whole other operation. With 54 days to assemble the streets, the team has eight weeks to build the track, handle all of the sponsorship and PR, tickets, and all while working around a vibrant city that stays active through the whole process.