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Jeff Gluck
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Racing Writer, The Athletic
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By Jeff Gluck Verified| The Athletic Verified When Kevin Lepage walked away from NASCAR following a 20-year career that spanned more than 550 national series starts, he didn't get so much as a phone call from anyone. So it didn't surprise Lepage when he ran into another former NASCAR racer a few years ago and found they had a shared experience. "They didn't care about me when I was there, and they didn't care about me when I left," Lepage said he was told.
By Jeff Gluck Verified| The Athletic Verified When Kyle Larson drove up the ramp to victory lane at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, Hendrick Motorsports employees wearing team gear surrounded his car to prepare for the traditional celebratory photos. Somehow, inexplicably and inconceivably, Hendrick's director of communications Jon Edwards was not among them. He wasn't there to hand Larson a bottle of Prime and that weekend's sponsor hat, or direct him to the various media members awaiting interviews.
By Jeff Gluck Verified| The Athletic Verified When Kevin Lepage walked away from NASCAR following a 20-year career that spanned more than 550 national series starts, he didn't get so much as a phone call from anyone. So it didn't surprise Lepage when he ran into another former NASCAR racer a few years ago and found they had a shared experience. "They didn't care about me when I was there, and they didn't care about me when I left," Lepage said he was told.
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The Athletic
The Athletic Community, founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a sportswear company dedicated to building meaningful relationships through durable, active-lifestyle products. The company emphasizes community and celebrates movement, whether by bike, foot, or other physical activities. The Athletic Community specializes in athletic apparel and accessories, offering technical tees, casual clothing, and performance-oriented wear. Their product range includes workout gloves, foot bands, arm sleeves, body mats, and high-quality sport socks. Many items are available as limited editions, with styles rotating frequently to keep the offerings fresh. The brand appeals to individuals seeking both casual and technical clothing for sports, outdoor activities, and everyday wear, reflecting Portland’s active lifestyle culture. Currently, The Athletic Community is promoting a 30% off "Moving Sale" to celebrate its relocation to N. Williams Ave. in Portland. The company is backed by investors like O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and competes with other brands in the athletic apparel market.
San Francisco, California, United States
+1 650-464-1363
Founded: 2016