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Beyond the Flag is dedicated to providing top-notch motorsports news, views, and original content. This site also serves as a community for like-minded fans to come together to catch up on the latest news and to discuss their passion.
Meet The Team
Asher Fair
Asher has been with FanSided since Feb. 2017, primarily covering motorsport – NASCAR, IndyCar, and F1 – for Beyond the Flag. He became an officially accredited media member in Sep. 2019 and was hired as Junior Editor in Oct. 2020. Following a promotion to Associate Editor in Jul. 2021, he continues to manage the site and also occasionally contributes on FanSided's NFL and NCAA sites.
Bobby Ciafardini
Veteran auto racing journalist Bobby Ciafardini joined Beyond the Flag in May 2025. He is an accomplished sportswriter and commentator, who has contributed to the Associated Press, New York Daily News, WFUV Radio, and MSG Network, among others. His radio coverage of the 2024 Indy 500 earned him "Best Live on the Scene" from the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA). More recently, he was named a finalist for "On-Air Presenter of the Year" and "Sportswriter of the Year" from the Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists (SPMJ).
Kaleb Kraus
Kaleb is a proud graduate of Michigan State University, Class of 2018. Kaleb's favorite sports teams include Michigan State, the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Lions, and the Golden State Warriors. A lifelong NASCAR fan, he enjoys watching races every weekend. A huge Star Wars and Game of Thrones fan.
Ryan McCafferty
Ryan McCafferty has been with the FanSided network since February 2025, contributing to Riggo's Rag (Washington Commanders) and Beyond the Flag (NASCAR). He grew up in Herndon, Virginia and currently resides across the state in Hillsville, where he covers sports for The Carroll News and supports the Commanders, Wizards, Capitals, and George Mason basketball from the heart of Blue Ridge country.
@RMcCafferty_98Siddharth Bharani-Dharan
I’m an avid lover of Formula 1. I am a big supporter of Mercedes. You’ll see me watching all practice sessions, qualifying, and the race every single race weekend.
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