At a glance, the common ground between the motorsports realm of NASCAR and the winter sport of luge should seem small. Then again, after a season-opening exhibition race for the stock-car crowd that faced snow and ice this past week,
Summer Britcher, a USA Luge veteran, found herself the subject of a "Saturday Night Live" skit. The skit featured a character named Gertie Burper, a luge athlete with a striking resemblance to Britcher.
The two-time medalist and former Team USA flag bearer will lead athletes competing Feb. 7-12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Injuries are most common in newer ski and snowboarding events at the Winter Olympics.
A unique partnership has formed between NASCAR and and the Olympic athletes leading USA Luge into the 2026 Winter Olympics
MUSKEGON, MI - In celebration of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games kicking off this Friday, Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park is hosting a special watch party of the opening ceremony.