About

Backfire Racing is an independent motorsport news site covering the world’s top racing series: Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, and endurance racing. We bring fans fast race recaps, championship analysis, and the news and stories that matter, without the fluff.

Whether you live for the strategy of a Grand Prix, the chaos of a NASCAR restart, or the roar of Le Mans at midnight, Backfire Racing is built for you. Thanks for stopping by, and welcome to the grid.

Who We Are

Backfire Racing was founded by Elizabeth, a motorsport fan and independent journalist with a passion for covering racing across all disciplines. The site is independently owned and operated with no affiliation to any racing team, manufacturer, sanctioning body, or media conglomerate. We have no outside investors or corporate funding — just a commitment to covering the sport we love.

Our Contributors

Elizabeth — Founder and Editor. Elizabeth covers Formula 1, IndyCar, and endurance racing, with a focus on championship analysis and long-form storytelling.

Shawn Henry — Staff Writer. Shawn covers NASCAR, rally, and MotoGP, specializing in race-day recaps and driver profiles.

Editorial Standards

Backfire Racing is committed to accuracy, fairness, and transparency in all of our reporting. Our editorial standards include:

Accuracy: We make every effort to verify facts before publishing. Errors are corrected promptly and transparently.
Attribution: We credit sources, quotes, and original reporting. We do not republish content without proper permission and attribution.
Transparency: We clearly distinguish news reporting from opinion and commentary. Opinion pieces are labeled as such.
Independence: Our editorial decisions are made entirely by our staff and are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or third parties.
Corrections: If you spot an error, please contact us. We are committed to correcting mistakes quickly.

Disclosures

Backfire Racing is independently owned and operated. We do not receive external funding, grants, or financial support from racing organizations, manufacturers, or any third party. We have no financial relationships with subjects we cover. Any affiliate links or sponsored content, should they appear, will be clearly labeled.