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Firing Christian Lundgaard Is Shortsighted & Bewildering
Arrow McLaren may have just released the best driver on their roster.
Frontstretch NASCAR Writer Matt McLaughlin Dead at 66
McLaughlin, a columnist for Frontstretch from 2007-21, was a pioneer in motorsports journalism on the internet and an accomplished author.
Holding A Pretty Wheel: Despite Struggles, Connor Zilisch’s Finishes Don’t Define Him
Maybe lay off the memes making fun of a 19-year-old.
Up to Speed: Let’s End the Next Gen NASCAR Flat Tire Debacle Once And For All
It’s year five of the Next Gen car, and we’re still seeing cars get stuck with flat tires, just as they did in year one.
ARCA Power Rankings: Pinnacle Racing Group Rises to the Top
Mosack’s victory could serve as a shift in momentum for the team. The PRG No. 28 car now sits just 24 points behind the JGR No. 18 in ARCA owner points.
5 Points to Ponder: Should NASCAR Penalize Drivers Even if They Don’t Admit Fault?
Also, where is the next new track coming for NASCAR when it comes to the 2027 schedule?
Couch Potato Tuesday: TNT NASCAR Coverage Missing Chicagoland Parking Fiasco
TNT touted that they would not have full-screen commercials under green this year. Yeah, they went back on that.
Stat Sheet: Toyota Sets Another NASCAR Record in 2026
Toyota put on a dominant display, led by Chase Briscoe’s first victory of the 2026 Cup season on Sunday (July 5).
Stewart Friesen to Debut in ARCA at Lime Rock
He’ll drive the No. 17 for Cook Racing Technologies.
NASCAR Atlanta, Lime Rock Entry Lists
Cup and O’Reilly head to Atlanta, while Trucks go to Lime Rock Park.
Frontstretch NASCAR Writer Matt McLaughlin Dead at 66
McLaughlin, a columnist for Frontstretch from 2007-21, was a pioneer in motorsports journalism on the internet and an accomplished author.
Holding A Pretty Wheel: Despite Struggles, Connor Zilisch’s Finishes Don’t Define Him
Maybe lay off the memes making fun of a 19-year-old.
Up to Speed: Let’s End the Next Gen NASCAR Flat Tire Debacle Once And For All
It’s year five of the Next Gen car, and we’re still seeing cars get stuck with flat tires, just as they did in year one.
5 Points to Ponder: Should NASCAR Penalize Drivers Even if They Don’t Admit Fault?
Also, where is the next new track coming for NASCAR when it comes to the 2027 schedule?
Couch Potato Tuesday: TNT NASCAR Coverage Missing Chicagoland Parking Fiasco
TNT touted that they would not have full-screen commercials under green this year. Yeah, they went back on that.
Stat Sheet: Toyota Sets Another NASCAR Record in 2026
Toyota put on a dominant display, led by Chase Briscoe’s first victory of the 2026 Cup season on Sunday (July 5).
NASCAR Atlanta, Lime Rock Entry Lists
Cup and O’Reilly head to Atlanta, while Trucks go to Lime Rock Park.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After Chase Briscoe Wins in NASCAR’s Return to Chicagoland
The first race at the 1.5-mile track saw the continuation of Toyota’s dominance, with Briscoe leading a 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Stock Car Scoop: Toyota Dominates Chicagoland as Chase Briscoe Scores the Victory
The Frontstretch staff breaks down the key storylines from the first NASCAR race weekend at Chicagoland since 2019.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: There Was Both a Good and Bad Side to Chicagoland’s Return to the Schedule
The on-track action delivered, but inclement weather and parking issues left many fans frustrated.
NASCAR Atlanta, Lime Rock Entry Lists
Cup and O’Reilly head to Atlanta, while Trucks go to Lime Rock Park.
NASCAR Standings After Chicagoland
Check the updated regular season standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.
Connor Zilisch’s Tough Luck Continues with Fuel Pressure, Tire Woes at Chicagoland
Zilisch ran out of fuel while leading, suffered setback after setback and was never able to regain the lost ground.
Brent Crews and William Sawalich Patch Things Up Following Chicagoland Mishap
After a racing incident caused William Sawalich to spin, he and JGR teammate Brent Crews met on pit road postrace.
Brandon Jones Wins O’Reilly Chicagoland Race in Overtime
The driver of the No. 20 JGR Toyota passed Cup Series regular Chase Elliott in overtime to take the checkered flag.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Chicagoland, July 3 – 5
Want to know when to watch the action from Joliet? We’ve got you covered.
O’Reilly Chicagoland Qualifying Canceled, Connor Zilisch on Pole
Heavy rain forced the postponement of O’Reilly practice to Saturday in place of qualifying.
Friday Faceoff: Does Brad Keselowski or Joey Logano Have a Better Chance of Making The Chase?
The two former Cup champions find themselves below the cut line with just eight races left in the regular season.
Eyes On O’Reilly: As JGR’s Future Becomes Clear, William Sawalich & Taylor Gray’s Hang in the Balance
With rumors around the future of Denny Hamlin’s Cup seat after retirement, what lies ahead for Joe Gibbs Racing’s O’Reilly drivers?
Up to Speed: How NASCAR & O’Reilly Can Bridge Grassroots Gap & Build Identity
As the title sponsor for NOAPS and the NASCAR Local Racing Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts could bring the two together.
NASCAR Atlanta, Lime Rock Entry Lists
Cup and O’Reilly head to Atlanta, while Trucks go to Lime Rock Park.
Louis Foster Debuting in Trucks for FRE
He’ll drive Lime Rock Park in the No. 76.
Bringing the Heat: Michael Waltrip Shares Inspiration for Brewery, New Beer Flavors
Michael Waltrip talks about his brewery business on the latest episode of Bringing the Heat.
Parker Kligerman Running Lime Rock for Spire
He’s the sixth driver in the No. 77 this season.
Colin Braun Returning to Kaulig at Lime Rock
Braun previously drove the No. 25 at St. Petersburg.
Jackson Macenko Attempting Truck Debut at IRP
Macenko is in the No. 2 for Team Reaume.
The Complete 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Fastest Lap Database
Wondering who scored the fastest lap bonus point each weekend? This chart has everything you need and more.
Friday Faceoff: Did Shane van Gisbergen’s Poor Coronado Finish Cost Him a Chase Spot?
The New Zealander, normally strong at road courses, finished 38th and fell below the Chase cut line heading into Sonoma Raceway.
NASCAR Mailbox: Where Should NASCAR Hold Its Next Street Race?
Over the weekend, NASCAR added a second street course to their recent history at Naval Base Coronado. Ever since NASCAR began regularly street racing in Chicago in 2023, a conversation amongst fans has explored what other cities might be suitable
F1 Review: Charles Leclerc Returns to Winning Ways, Max Verstappen Suffers More Misery
Silverstone was a shade of red on Sunday as Charles Leclerc sealed a surprise victory in the British Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc Wins British Grand Prix As Safety Car Controversy Ends Race
Charles Leclerc won a British Grand Prix marred by an anticlimactic finish under safety car.
The Pit Straight: Dixon Bomb Blows Up Silly Season
Open-wheel fans hoping for a slow news week are surely disappointed as we head to Mid-Ohio and Silverstone.
F1 Review: George Russell Holds Off A Resurgent Max Verstappen, Wins Austrian Grand Prix; Kimi Antonelli Third
Mercedes’ George Russell started on pole and overcame the race-long challenge of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to win the Lenovo Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday (June 28th), gaining valuable championship points on teammate Kimi Antonelli, who finished third. The win
George Russell Converts Pole to Win in Tense Austrian Grand Prix
It is Russell’s second win of 2026.
George Russell Takes Controversial Pole at Austria After Max Verstappen Crash
Charles Leclerc was on the pole for Sunday’s Grand Prix prior to an investigation by the stewards that swung the top spot back to Russell.
F1 Review: It’s About ‘Hammer’ Time: Lewis Hamilton Outsmarts Mercedes, Triumphs In Spain For First Win With Ferrari; Kimi Antonelli Retires
Lewis Hamilton utilized a perfect three-stop strategy and a timely virtual safety car to easily win the MSC Cruises Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday (June 14th), fulfilling the lofty hopes that accompanied Hamilton’s jump to Ferrari in 2025. The victory
Lewis Hamilton Is Back on Top; Wins at Barcelona
It’s Hamilton’s first win in nearly two years.
George Russell Edges Lewis Hamilton for Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Pole
The points leader is poised to add to his championship advantage.
Firing Christian Lundgaard Is Shortsighted & Bewildering
Arrow McLaren may have just released the best driver on their roster.
Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist Join McLaren
Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will drive for Arrow McLaren for the 2027 NTT IndyCar Series season, the team announced July 6.
‘It Was Fun To Be Quick,’ Rinus VeeKay Finishes 4th at Mid-Ohio
Rinus VeeKay nearly crashed the party at the front Sunday before settling for fourth.
Christian Rasmussen Parlays Fast 6 Start Into 1st Road Course Top 10 of 2026
Ed Carpenter Racing’s oval thriller parlayed a strong qualifying effort into road course success at Mid-Ohio.
Pato O’Ward Breaks Drought, Wins at Mid-Ohio
The Mexican driver of the McLaren No. 5 held off teammate Christian Lundgaard for his first win of 2026.
Sting Ray Robb Falls Just Short of 1st Career Fast 12 Car
The Juncos Hollinger Racing driver showed some promising speed but will have to start back in 20th at Mid-Ohio tomorrow (July 5).
Graham Rahal Starting 12th in His Home Race at Mid-Ohio After Fast 12 Struggles
Graham Rahal will have work to do to snatch another podium in front of his native Ohio fans.
Paint It Papaya: Lundgaard, O’Ward Sweep Front Row Qualifying at Mid-Ohio
The McLaren drivers will lead the field to green in tomorrow’s (July 5) IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200.
The Best of Scott Dixon & Chip Ganassi Racing
Take a look at Dixon’s most enchanting seasons with Chip Ganassi Racing.
The Pit Straight: Dixon Bomb Blows Up Silly Season
Open-wheel fans hoping for a slow news week are surely disappointed as we head to Mid-Ohio and Silverstone.
ARCA Power Rankings: Pinnacle Racing Group Rises to the Top
Mosack’s victory could serve as a shift in momentum for the team. The PRG No. 28 car now sits just 24 points behind the JGR No. 18 in ARCA owner points.
Stewart Friesen to Debut in ARCA at Lime Rock
He’ll drive the No. 17 for Cook Racing Technologies.
Connor Mosack Cruises to Victory in ARCA’s Return to Chicagoland
Connor Mosack scored his first ARCA win since 2024 at Chicagoland Speedway Friday night.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Chicagoland, July 3 – 5
Want to know when to watch the action from Joliet? We’ve got you covered.
Thomas Annunziata Earns ARCA Pole After Qualifying Is Canceled at Chicagoland
Daniel Dye starts next to Annunziata on the front row.
Ty Fredrickson Joins Maples at Lime Rock
It’ll be his first road course in ARCA.
ARCA Preview: Ashley Furniture 150
It’s the first race back at Chicagoland for ARCA since 2019. Here’s who to watch.
ARCA Chicagoland Entry List
ARCA joins NASCAR for the return to Chicagoland this weekend.
ARCA Power Rankings: Max Reaves Continues JGR Dominance
How do the Frontstretch ARCA power rankings stack up at the halfway point of the season?
Max Reaves Scores Back-To-Back ARCA Wins With Elko Triumph
Reaves made it two ARCA wins in a row, coming from the rear after an engine change to dominate on this 0.375-mile short track.
Up to Speed: How NASCAR & O’Reilly Can Bridge Grassroots Gap & Build Identity
As the title sponsor for NOAPS and the NASCAR Local Racing Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts could bring the two together.
Triple Crown Breakdown: 3 Takeaways from Kaden Honeycutt’s SoBo Breakthrough
Despite having a break from NASCAR, there was nothing keeping Honeycutt from capturing the Virginia Triple Crown opener.
Happy Hour: Mini Tyrrell & Preston Pardus on NASCAR in San Diego
The two drivers join the podcast. Also, the hosts and Pardus fill out a NASCAR In-Season Challenge bracket.
Cleetus McFarland Plans to Make CARS Tour Debut in Pro Late Model Division
He shared his plans after the Indy 800 at IRP.
Hickory Doesn’t Need a Truck Race to Have a Place in NASCAR
It’s time to pump the brakes on a call for a national series race at Hickory.
Happy Hour: Connor Hall Visits, Daniel Dye Suspended & Trackhouse Drama
Niece Motorsports’ Connor Hall joins as a guest.
Greenville-Pickens Speedway Isn’t Lost – At Least Not Yet
The future of the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway has been shrouded in darkness for months. But there’s a glimmer of hope after recent developments.
Brenden Queen’s & Mini Tyrrell’s Parallel Paths to Truck Teammates
Queen and Tyrrell may be new to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but they are not new to each other.
Historic Alphabet Soup Runs End for Darin Naida, Mack Leopard
For many racers looking to climb their way to the top in motorsports, their climbs sometimes look as insurmountable as Mount Everest. That was Darin Naida and Mack Leopard’s reality as Saturday’s (Jan. 17) Alphabet Soup day at the Chili
Emerson Axsom Wins 2026 Chili Bowl
Axsom beat favorite and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, among others, for his first win in Tulsa’s annual dirt racing thriller.
Action Express Racing Wins Sahlen’s Six Hours at the Glen
Action Express Racing kept their momentum up in Watkins Glen with their second straight win.
Jack Aitken Wins Sahlen’s Six Hours at the Glen Pole
Action Express Racing is back on pole for the third time in 2026.
Broken Curb Sends Winward Racing To Victory At Watkins Glen
Problems in the Inner Loop marred Saturday’s Pilot Challenge race at Watkins Glen.
Hannah Grisham Wins LP Building Solutions 120 Pole
Hannah Grisham scored her first career Pilot Challenge pole Friday.
Entry Lists: IMSA at Watkins Glen
Check out who will be racing this weekend at Watkins Glen.
Trent Hindman: From Upstart to IMSA Veteran
It’s been quite the journey for Hindman, who is now far removed from the teenager he was during his first taste of IMSA racing.
Philip Ellis, Jason Daskalos Win GT World Challenge at Road Atlanta
JMF Motorsports’ Philip Ellis, driving in place of Le Mans-bound Lorcan Hanafin, took the lead away from teammate Mikael Grenier with 15 minutes to go Sunday. From there, he pulled away to win GT World Challenge America powered by AWS
Memo Gidley Scores 3rd GT America Weekend Sweep of 2026
Memo Gidley is now seven for eight in GT America in 2026.
Toyota Racing Wins 24 Hours of Le Mans
Toyota used pit strategy and good form to take their sixth 24 Hours of Le Mans victory.
Rennsport One Wins Road Atlanta GT4 America Race No. 2
Rennsport One claimed their third overall Pirelli GT4 America win of the year.