Mike Haag

Mike Haag has covered motorsports in San Antonio and South Texas for more than 36 years. In addition to covering motorsports for the San Antonio Express-News for nearly 28 years, Mike also has co-hosted TrackSmack with Dawn Murphy for 18 race seasons. In addition to being a writer, Mike taught high school English and Journalism for 30 years before retiring in May, 2020.


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By Mike Haag On Friday, April 21st, 2017
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Andretti zips to top of speed chart in Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama practice

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama  – Marco Andretti got off to a fast start today, recording the best practice lap in preparation for Sunday’s Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by America’s First. Marco More...

By Mike Haag On Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
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Houston native and two-time Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders hopes for more great memories at 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals

BAYTOWN, Texas – There is a long list of great memories for Erica Enders at her home track, Royal Purple Raceway, including a pair of back-to-back victories in 2014 and 2015 that helped cement her back-to-back More...

By Mike Haag On Tuesday, April 18th, 2017
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Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Fast Facts

Helio Castroneves navigates the Turn 8-9 corkscrew during the final practice for the 2016 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park — Photo by: Chris Owens   Honda Indy Grand Prix of More...

By Mike Haag On Tuesday, April 18th, 2017
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Funny Car rising star Jonnie Lindberg aims to keep strong start to rookie season going at 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals

BAYTOWN, Texas – After winning the last two NHRA Top Alcohol world championships, Jonnie Lindberg had big expectations when he joined Head Racing to drive a 10,000-horsepower Funny Car for the first time. But More...

By Mike Haag On Tuesday, April 18th, 2017
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Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta looks to remain hot at Royal Purple Raceway for 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals

BAYTOWN, Texas – If the last two years are any indication, a good start to the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has the chance to become even better for Doug Kalitta when he arrives at Royal Purple Raceway, More...