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BECCA GLADDEN
Freelance NASCAR Writer & Analyst
Phoenix, Arizona
~ Member of the National Motorsports Press Association ~oo
About Becca Gladden ... Becca Gladden is a freelance writer and analyst covering NASCAR's Sprint Cup series for various print, multimedia and internet outlets, and a proud member of the National Motorsports Press Association. Gladden combines a distinctive reader-friendly writing style with unique insight and wit, delivering articles that are consistently accurate and intriguing.
Gladden began writing about stock-car racing for The Stock Car Review and soon moved on to Insider Racing News, where her weekly column currently appears. Becca is a feature writer for SpeedWeekly newspaper and also pens three handicapping articles a week for the sports website Nascapper.com, and one for the Cappers Picks blog.
Becca is the Public Relations contact for 2007 ASA Speed Truck Challenge champion Victor Pfluger, the youngest racer ever to win that title. Please email Becca for interview requests with Victor and for information on exciting sponsorship opportunities.
Gladden has worked as a feature writer for RaceWeek newspaper; as a NASCAR Analyst for WHOK Radio, a Motor Racing Network (MRN) affiliate station; on the Carey and Coffey show at ESPN Radio 940/1510; as a correspondent for El Paso Metro Sports, a Time-Warner cable TV network; and recently as a guest on the On Pit Row, a FOX Sports radio show.
In addition, Becca was published in the 'Bonus' section of the Sports Illustrated website (SI.com), and served as Assistant Editor for the Athlon Sports 2008 and 2009 NASCAR Preview issues.
Gladden says, "There's a reason why NASCAR has experienced such unprecedented growth in recent years. No other sport provides the same intense, high-speed thrill ride that NASCAR delivers week in and week out. People who don't like NASCAR really don't know NASCAR. The more involved you are with the sport, the more you find to value and appreciate about it."
Becca believes that the drivers will always be the backbone of the sport, and enjoys sharing information and perspective with her readers that may be missing from the mainstream media headlines.
Ms. Gladden resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and is currently available for writing, speaking and public relations assignments.
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Three articles per week breaking down the latest news and stats for the Cup race:
A race preview, a practice and qualifying update, and a race recap.-
Past and Present NASCAR Media Credits:
- Athlon Sports Magazine: Assistant Editor, 2008 and 2009 NASCAR National Preview Issue
- Capper's Picks: Weekly NASCAR Race Handicapper
- El Paso Metro Sports (Time-Warner Cable TV): Television Correspondent
- ESPN Radio 940/1510: On-Air Analyst, Carey and Coffey show
- Frontstretch.com: Senior Writer
- Insider Racing News: Staff Writer (since 2004)
- KTAR-FM 92.3: Guest NASCAR Opinion Writer
- Nascapper: Weekly NASCAR Race Handicapper
- On Pit Row Radio Show (Fox Sports Radio): On-Air Guest Commentator
- RaceWeek Newspaper: Feature Writer
- SpeedWeekly Newspaper: Feature Writer
- Sports Illustrated Online (SI.com): Article in "The Bonus" section (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/the_bonus/09/11/nascar/index.html)
- The Male Perspective (Canadian Men's Magazine): Feature Article, NASCAR in Canada
- The Stock Car Review: Staff Writer
- West Valley (Phoenix AZ) Magazine: Freelance Writer, NASCAR topics
- WHOK Radio 95.5 (MRN affiliate): On-Air Analyst, Tyler Jacobs show
Non-NASCAR Writing Credits:
- "A" Magazine of Ahwatukee: Contributing Writer
- Ahwatukee Home & Style Magazine: Contributing Writer
- Challenger Space Center: Grant & Press Release Writer
- The Dart Starr: Contributing Writer
- Eat Fresh AZ: Contributing Writer
- The Foothills Focus Newspaper: Contributing Writer
- McCormick Ranch Lifestyle Magazine: Contributing Writer
- West Valley Magazine: Contributing Writer
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about a mystery from NASCAR's history ...
The Rossi Files - The life and mysterious death of a NASCAR hero-
INTERVIEWS:
-Read my current and past interviews with some of
NASCAR's most interesting people ...
Aric Almirola - Cup Series Driver
Marcos Ambrose - Cup Series Driver
Bootie Barker - Cup Series Crew Chief
Carol Bickford/Martha Earnhardt - Mom of Jeff Gordon & Dale Earnhardt
Greg Biffle - Cup Series Driver
Kyle Busch - Cup Series Driver
John Daly - NASCAR TV Critic, Editor of The Daly Planet blog
Todd Davis - CEO of Lifelock (sponsor of NASCAR races and drivers)
Carl Edwards (1) - Cup Series Driver
Carl Edwards (2) - Cup Series Driver
Tom Gillespie - Author of "Angel in Black, Remembering Dale Earnhardt, Sr."
Curtis Gray - President of Homestead-Miami Speedway
Kevin Harvick - Cup Series Driver
Jimmie Johnson - Three-time Cup Series Champion
Matt Kenseth - Cup Series Driver (visit to Luke AFB)
Bobby Labonte - Cup Series Driver
Jamie McMurray (1) - Cup Series Driver
Jamie McMurray (2) - Cup Series Driver
Jamie McMurray (3) - Cup Series Driver
Casey Mears - Cup Series Driver
Lloyd Moore - The world's oldest living former NASCAR driver
Leilani Munter (1) - Late Model and ARCA driver
Leilani Munter (2) - NASCAR and ARCA driver
Leilani Munter (3) - Indy Pro Series driver
The NASCAR Insiders - NASCAR pit crew member and journalist
Kyle Petty (1) - Cup Series Driver
Kyle Petty (2) - Cup Series Driver
Victor Pfluger - ASA Speed Truck Champion
Reed Sorenson - Cup Series Driver
Tony Stewart - Two-time Cup Series Champion
Kenny Wallace - Nationwide Driver and SPEED TV analyst
Darrell Waltrip - Three-time Cup Series Champion
J.J. Yeley - Cup Series Driver
Various Drivers - Story on the need for a traveling medical crew (includes Jeff
Gordon, Ryan Newman, Casey Mears).-
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Media Reviews: "I call Becca Gladden a consummate NASCAR scholar! Her impeccable knowledge, keen observation and flawless reporting style is beyond awesome! She isn't a reporter just reporting on another story. Rebecca's passion allows her to report in a way others can't touch!" Read more ...o
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Reader Reviews:o
- This is, by far, one of the best articles Ive ever read. Period. On any subject. I have now become a Rebecca fan.
- Pure genius Rebecca!!!......I have never read your column, but the headline link in Jayski got my attention. Great job.
- I completely agree with your articles on this subject. I have one suggestion for you: Send that article, by email, postal mail, whatever, to the head office of every race track that NASCAR patronizes. Thank you for your wonderful articles and insight.
- Superb article, Rebecca. I've heard it said before, but not with the impact and eloquence you impart.
- I just read your article and I think you hit the point dead on. You carry on girl!!! I love your articles, you tell it the way it is.
- I dont often take the time to write in and comment on an internet article, however, I felt compelled to do so with your article. Wow, what an article! Outstanding, outstanding, outstanding!!!!
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