The recent death of champion surfer Andy Irons, just 32, has tragically placed him in a pantheon of late, legend-making wave riders from Hawai’i. Some were Native Hawaiian, others found their physical and spiritual home in the islands; a number had significant accomplishments outside of the ancient sport of he’e nalu. Some of their names live on in contests and awards, as well as in the hearts of those who knew them or simply watched them surf, while their stories continue to unfold on … Details
John Force, the legendary drag racer, won his 15th Funny Car championship on Sunday at the season-ending race in Pomona, Calif. At 61, Force is the oldest national champion in the history of the National Hot Rod Association. On Tuesday, his team’s crew chief of 26 years, Austin Coil, unexpectedly resigned.
Force’s win at Pomona was remarkable in that it comes just three years after a violent accident at over 200 miles an hour. Severe injuries to his hands, arms and legs required surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Force was  … Details
Rachael Burks and the boys head out to the Jackson Hole Backcountry to get some shots. Rachael hucks her meat off some monster drops and puts an end to the old saying, “She’s good for a girl.â€Â Â
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The Wedge is to body surfing and board surfing what Corbet’s Couloir is to skiing and snowboarding: a sporting little test piece that happens to be located in plain sight, where mayhem occurs frequently while the public gathers to heckle and cheer.
Located in Newport Beach, California, the Wedge is best described as a mutant wave: When swells approach the western harbor breakwater,their energy is channeled into the corner where sand meets barrier,focusing the wave energy into … Details