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 Monday, February 27th, 2017
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Daytona 500 on FOX scores more than 23 million total viewers

The Air Force Thunderbirds perform a flyover prior to the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)   Charlotte, More...

By Mike Haag On Monday, February 27th, 2017
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The Morning After: Daytona 500 victory still ‘surreal’ for Kurt Busch

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Twelve hours after celebrating his DAYTONA 500 victory in Daytona International Speedway’s Gatorade Victory Lane, the newest champion of “The Great American Race” was still processing More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, February 26th, 2017
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Kurt Busch rides last-lap pass to Daytona 500 victory

Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, celebrates with his crew after winning the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, February 26th, 2017
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Pritchett, Hagan and Anderson win Sunday at NHRA Arizona Nationals

  CHANDLER, Ariz. – Leah Pritchett repeated as the Top Fuel winner at the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals on Sunday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, February 26th, 2017
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Race fans enjoy exciting Daytona 500 during nation’s largest watch party at Texas Motor Speedway

FORT WORTH, Texas – The O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 NASCAR doubleheader weekend is not for another 42 days but that didn’t stop fans from pouring into the infield of Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. Fans More...