On this week’s episode of Frontstretch Happy Hour, hosts Bryan Nolen, Michael Massie and Dalton Hopkins are joined by NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series part-time racer Nick Leitz to discuss his recent Young’s Motorsports effort at EchoPark Speedway and his future NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts with TRICON Garage.
Afterward, the group reacts to the recent yellow line ruling on Bubba Wallace at the end of Sunday (July 12) night’s NASCAR Cup Series race. The yellow line rule has been a hot topic for NASCAR fans in the last couple decades. Is it time to make a change to it? Why do we have it in the first place?
Then, the Frontstretch trio react to the late-night finish to the late Sunday night start to the Cup race at Atlanta. Should Sunday night races continue? What should be done to prevent future late-night finishes?
Finally, Ryan Blaney‘s success despite Ford’s struggles begs the question of just how good Blaney actually is. If he were with a different manufacturer or team, would he be the one to beat every week?
Watch the whole show above, on YouTube or listen to the audio version on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Dalton Hopkins began writing for Frontstretch in April 2021. Currently, he is the lead writer for the weekly Thinkin' Out Loud column, co-host of the Frontstretch Happy Hour podcast, and one of our lead reporters. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. Simultaneously, he also serves as a Captain in the US Army.
Follow Dalton on Twitter @PitLaneCPT
Michael Massie joined Frontstretch in 2017 and has served as the Content Director since 2020.
Massie, a Richmond, Va., native, has covered NASCAR, IndyCar, SRX and the CARS Tour. Outside of motorsports, the Virginia Tech grad and Green Bay Packers minority owner can be seen cheering on his beloved Hokies and Packers.
Bryan Nolen is the Operations Manager and Multimedia Director for Frontstretch.com. He also hosts the Bringing the Heat with Bryan Nolen Podcast and occasionally makes appearances on The Happy Hour Podcast. He has a Sportscasting degree from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting. He resides in Boise, Idaho, with his wife, his French Bulldog Archer and two rabbits.
Follow him on Twitter @TheBryanNolen
Chris Graham is a motorsports producer, director, and broadcast engineer based in the Philadelphia-area. Through his work with NRN Productions, he’s helped build and execute live race coverage and sports streaming workflows ranging from lean, two-to-three person crews to full broadcast-style productions. Chris has worked across nearly every position in the truck—producing, directing, technical directing, replay, graphics, camera operation, and engineering—and has supported events and partners including FloSports, the ASA STARS National Tour, and Diamond State Digital. He’s also involved in developing live show formats and digital coverage that bring fans closer to the stories behind the racing. He is currently also the producer for the Frontstretch podcast Happy Hour.
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