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2016 Frontstretch Podcast- Episode 21: Talking Millennials, Sports Biz and the Future of NASCAR with NBC’s Parker Kligerman

In this special edition of the Fronstretch Podcast, Matt Stallknecht sits down with NASCAR driver and NBC Sports personality Parker Kligerman to discuss Kligerman’s new pit reporting gig at NBC, his thoughts on the rise of millennial interest in NASCAR, his outlook on the future of the sport, and much more. So sit back, relax, and …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast- Episode 20: One Last Hurrah for the Regular Season

On this week’s podcast, special guest Tom Bowles joins hosts Matt Stallknecht and Aaron Bearden to recap a wild weekend of NASCAR racing in both Darlington and Canada, as well as look ahead to the final regular season Sprint Cup race of the season at Richmond. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a hard-hitting and in-depth …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast- Episode 19: Throwback Success and Larson’s Redemption

On this week’s podcast, Matt Stallknecht is joined by weekly guest Aaron Bearden to discuss a number of topics heading into the Southern 500, including an analysis of the business success of the Southern 500 throwback campaign as well as a recap of Kyle Larson’s scintillating win in Michigan. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a hard-hitting and …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 18: Post Watkins Glen Edition

On this week’s podcast, Matt Stallknecht is joined by weekly guest Aaron Bearden to discuss a number of topics heading into the last off week of the season, including… Breakdown/Recap of the this weekend’s events in Watkins Glen Hectic finish to the Cup race Larson’s rotten luck Unfair criticism of Keselowski The success of Watkins Glen in …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 17: Rainy Underdogs and A Foggy Chase Picture

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(Photo: Logan Whitton/NKP)

On this week’s podcast, Matt Stallknecht is joined by weekly guest Aaron Bearden to discuss a number of topics before this weekend’s Brickyard 400, including… Breakdown/Recap of the this weekend’s weather-marred events in Pocono The legitimacy of Chris Buescher’s win Buescher’s effect on the Chase picture Night racing at Pocono Analysis of weather’s effect on NASCAR …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 16: Indy Attendance, TV Biz and The Jeff Gordon Effect

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(Credit: Brett Moist / NKP)

On this week’s podcast, Matt Stallknecht is joined by weekly guest Aaron Bearden to discuss a number of topics before this weekend’s Brickyard 400, including… Breakdown/Recap of the 2016 Brickyard 400 Brickyard 400 attendance woes The cultural pull of Indianapolis Increased Brickyard 400 TV ratings The “Jeff Gordon Effect” Dissecting the 2017 NASCAR TV Schedule Weekly look …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 15: Brickyard Blues, Junior’s Health and the Return of a Legend

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Could Jeff Gordon's triumph at the Brickyard launch him toward the 2014 title?

On this week’s podcast, Matt Stallknecht is joined by weekly guest Aaron Bearden to discuss a number of topics before this weekend’s Brickyard 400, including… An update on Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s health, and an assessment of when he may return to racing Breaking down the impact of Junior’s absence on the Chase picture Discussing who could fill …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 14: Quaker State 400

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Credit : Nigel Kinrade Photography

On this week’s podcast, Aaron Bearden joins Matt Stallknecht on the show once again to break down the latest test of the “low low downforce” package, Brad Keselowski’s thrilling win in Kentucky, and much more, including… Debate on the effectiveness of the “low low downforce” package Breaking down Brad Keselowski’s victory at Kentucky The rise of …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 13: 2016 Toyota/Save-Mart 350

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(Photo: John Harrelson/NKP)

On this week’s podcast, frequent guest Aaron Bearden joins Matt Stallknecht on the show to recap Tony Stewart’s electric win at Sonoma and much more, including… Analyzing the impact of Stewart’s win on the sport Discussing Stewart’s comeback and his potential for a Chase run Denny Hamlin’s strong run at Sonoma, and what it says about …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 12: 2016 FireKeepers Casino 400/Firestone 600

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(Photo: Chris Jones)

Welcome to the Fronstretch Podcast! Racing expert Matt Stallknecht and his rotating panel of guests have you covered from now until the end of the season with all of the main storylines from the motorsports week that was. On this week’s podcast, Aaron Bearden joins Stallknecht on the show to recap the Sprint Cup race at Michigan, IndyCar at Texas, …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Special Edition: An Interview with NASCAR Driver Ryan Ellis

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(Photo: CIA Stock Photo, Inc. ©2014)

Welcome to the Fronstretch Podcast! Racing expert Matt Stallknecht and his rotating panel of guests have you covered from now until the end of the season with all of the main storylines from the motorsports week that was. On this week’s podcast, Stallknecht sits down one on one with NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis to get the young racer’s take on a …

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2016 Frontstretch Podcast – Episode 8: 2016 GoBowling.com 400

2016 Kansas I Cup Pack Racing Brett Moist Nkp

(Photo: Brett Moist / NKP)

Welcome to the Fronstretch Podcast! Racing expert Matt Stallknecht and his rotating panel of guests have you covered from now until the end of the season with all of the main storylines from the motorsports week that was. This week’s podcast covered the following topics… Recapping Kyle Busch’s win in Kansas Discussing Martin Truex, Jr.’s poor luck in 2016, and …

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