Short Track Scene strives to bring honest and fair reporting to the short track community. With on-the-spot coverage of some of short track racing’s biggest events, in-depth analysis, and hard-hitting commentary, Short Track Scene covers the discipline like no other site.
Founded in 2015 by national motorsports journalist Matt Weaver, Short Track Scene is committed to thoughtful, responsible journalism while showcasing the wide world of regional short track racing in North America.
From the Snowball Derby to your weekly bullring, from your favorite national stars to unsung grassroots racing heroes, Short Track Scene is proud to bring you closer to the action.
CONTRIBUTORS
Matt Weaver
Founder & Editor
Matt Weaver is the founder, owner and editor of Short Track Scene. He grew up in the sport, trying his hand at driving prior to becoming a journalist in college at the University of South Alabama. Weaver is a prolific voice in national motorsports coverage, with stints at Autoweek Magazine and Racing America to his credit. Through Short Track Scene, Weaver lends that voice to every level of short track competition.
Andy Marquis
Southeast Correspondent & Photographer
Andy Marquis brings a diverse journalism background to Short Track Scene. Marquis has covered politics in his native Maryland and Washington, D.C., has reported on major motorsports from NASCAR to drag racing, and served as managing editor for regional racing outlet Race22.com. Now living in North Carolina, Marquis covers Late Model Stock Cars and Super Late Models in the Carolinas and Virginia.
Daniel Vining
Senior Photographer
Daniel Vining is Shor Track Scene’s senior photographer, covering races all across the country. Vining teamed up with Short Track Scene in 2023. In addition to Short Track Scene, Vining’s work has been published in various editorial publications including Racing America, Late Model Digest, and Speed Sport. His mission is to inform, entertain and inspire motorsports lifestyle enthusiasts using imagery and storytelling to capture news and history. Vining is a member of the Eastern Motorsports Press Association.
Paul Lambert
Northeast/Modified Correspondent
Paul Lambert joined Short Track Scene in 2017. A 2022 graduate of Franklin Pierce University, Lambert’s written work has been published in Speedway Illustrated, the Boston Herald, and Autoweek. He is both a writer and a broadcaster, providing play-by-play talent for regional and collegiate sports around central Massachusetts. Lambert’s Short Track Scene focus is on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.
Jeff Brown
New England Correspondent & Photographer
Jeff Brown teamed up with Short Track Scene in 2017 to offer a fan’s perspective of racing in northern New England. Aa a New Hampshire native, Brown covers the region’s touring Late Model series and various races throughout the region. Brown also provides a deeper look into New England’s diverse short track racing ecosystem.
Chris Owens
Web Developer & Photographer
A native of South Carolina, Chris Owens now calls North Carolina home. A professional photographer by day, Owens got his start in short track racing before a NASCAR career was born. He’s been featured in numerous magazines as well as the cover of Late Model Digest.
Kyle Souza | Modified Contributor | @ksouza261
