Welcome to a new weekly Frontstretch column that delivers on exclusive coverage, interviews and press conferences at the track each weekend. The Saturday before a NASCAR Cup Series race has a media bullpen for select Cup drivers and all of Frontstretch‘s interviews and coverage can be found here going forward.
FORT WORTH, Texas – Between the desires for a new Texas Motor Speedway layout, reflections on the Round of 16, preparations for the Round of 12 and outlooks for Sunday’s (Sept. 24) EchoPark Automotive 400 in 100-degree weather, playoff drivers had plenty to discuss before, during and after the Cup Series’ practice and qualifying sessions at Texas on Saturday (Sept. 23).
On-site reporters Stephen Stumpf and Wyatt Watson caught up Martin Truex Jr., Ross Chastain, Christopher Bell, Brad Keselowski, William Byron, Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney to see what they had to say.
Martin Truex Jr
Ross Chastain
Christopher Bell
Brad Keselowski
William Byron
Bubba Wallace
Ryan Blaney
Stephen Stumpf is the NASCAR Content Director for Frontstretch and is a three-year veteran of the site. His weekly column is “Stat Sheet,” and he formerly wrote "4 Burning Questions" for three years. He also writes commentaries, contributes to podcasts, edits articles and is frequently at the track for on-site coverage.
Find Stephen on Twitter @stephen_stumpf
Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
Wyatt Watson can be found on X @WyattWRacing