Guard needs speed as much as Navy needs him

Editor's Note: This is the first in a series profiling Navy seniors leading up to Saturday's Army-Navy game.

Anthony Gaskins' passionate interest in drag racing has been well-documented. Navy's starting left guard has been an ardent follower of the National Hot Rod Racing Association ever since being introduced to the sport by his great-grandfather.

What has not been well-publicized is the fact Gaskins has taken his need for speed to the street. The 6-foot-1, 284-pound senior is the proud owner of a flashy Ford Lightning, a sports-performance version of the F-150 pickup truck. Released and marketed by the...