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NASCAR Writer

Motorsports Marketing and Public Relations
Member, National Motorsports Press Association
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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 in 2004 and soon moved on to Insider Racing News, where her weekly column still appears. She has worked as a feature writer for RaceWeek and SpeedWeekly newspapers and as a race handicapper for Nascapper.com and Cappers' Picks.  In addition, Becca worked as a NASCAR Analyst for WHOK Radio, a Motor Racing Network (MRN) affiliate station; 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 has been a guest commentator for On Pit Row, a FOX Sports radio show. 

Becca was published in the 'Bonus' section of the Sports Illustrated website (SI.com), and has been a contributor and Assistant Editor for the Athlon Sports 2008, 2009 and 2010 NASCAR Preview issues. 

Gladden says, "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.  I am honored to have written a weekly NASCAR column for the past six years and look forward to doing so for many years to come." 

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. 

In addition to her writing duties, Gladden served as Social Media Director for Team Full Throttle (Mooresville, NC), a driver development organization, and performed marketing and PR services for Activ8 Communications (Mooresville, NC) and Victor Pfluger Racing (Phoenix, AZ).  Gladden is also owner of LimelightWriting.com, a professional press release firm specializing in motorsports. 

Ms. Gladden resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and is currently available for writing, speaking and public relations assignments.
 

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Past and Present NASCAR Media Credits:
  • Activ8 Communications: Public Relations and Social Media Specialist 
  • ARCAracing.com: Contributing Writer
  • Athlon Sports Magazine:  Assistant Editor, 2008-present, NASCAR National Preview Issues 
  • Capper's Picks:  Weekly NASCAR Race Handicapper
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul - NASCAR Edition:  Contributor
  • El Paso Metro Sports (Time-Warner Cable TV):  Television Correspondent 
  • ESPN Radio 940/1510:  On-Air Analyst, Carey and Coffey show
  • Examiner.com: Phoenix & Arizona NASCAR Examiner
  • 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
  • Race 2 Win Radio:  PR Representative and Press Release Writer 
  • 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) 
  • Team Full Throttle: Social Media, Press Release Writer, Public Relations
  • The Observer and Review & Express Newspapers (upstate NY):  Freelance Writer  
  • 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 
  • AZ Myeloma Network:  Writing, Marketing, PR
  • Challenger Space Center:  Grant & Press Release Writer 
  • The Dart Starr:  Contributing Writer
  • Eat Fresh AZ:  Contributing Writer 
  • The Foothills Focus Newspaper: Contributing Writer
  • Go Gilbert Magazine:  Contributing Writer
  • Limelight Writing:  Professional Press Release Service
  • McCormick Ranch Lifestyle Magazine:  Contributing Writer
  • PublicSafetyDegrees.com:  Contributing Writer
  • West Valley Health & Lifestyle Magazine:  Contributing Writer
  • West Valley Magazine:  Contributing Writer 
Read my SI.com (Sports Illustrated) feature story
about a mystery from NASCAR's history ...
The Rossi Files - The life and mysterious death of a NASCAR hero
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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 - Moms of Jeff Gordon & Dale Earnhardt
• Greg Biffle - Cup Series Driver
• Kyle Busch - Cup Series Driver
• Brian Cleary - Longtime NASCAR photographer
• 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." 
• Benny Gordon - Nationwide Series Driver
• Jeff Gordon - Four-time Cup Series Champion 
• Curtis Gray - President of Homestead-Miami Speedway 
• Kevin Harvick - Cup Series Driver
• Denny Hamlin - Cup Series Driver
• Jeff Hammond - Former NASCAR Crew Chief; TV analyst
• Jimmie Johnson - Four-time Cup Series Champion
• Matt Kenseth - Cup Series Driver (visit to Luke AFB) 
• Brad Keselowski - Cup Series Driver
• Bobby Labonte (1) - Cup Series Driver
• Bobby Labonte (2) - Cup Series Driver
• Joey Logano - Cup Series Driver
• Mark Martin - 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 
• Ryan Newman - Cup Series Driver
• Max Papis - Cup Series Driver
• Kyle Petty (1) - Cup Series Driver
• Kyle Petty (2) - Former Cup Series Driver
• Kyle Petty (3) - Former Cup Series Driver
• Kyle Petty (4) - Former Cup Series Driver
• Victor Pfluger - ASA Speed Truck Champion
• David Reutimann - Cup Series Driver
• Darren Rovell - CNBC Sports Business Reporter 
• Reed Sorenson - Cup Series Driver
• Bryan Sperber - President, Phoenix International Raceway
• 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 
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"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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  • This is, by far, one of the best articles I’ve 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 don’t 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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