Driven to the Past: Relieving Shorty/Charley Glotzbach & the Wasps
John “Shorty” Miller was a transplanted Pennsylvania Dutchman who was an outstanding flagman/starter. Like all good men in this position on short tracks, and I … Continue Reading
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Scott Speed Diary: Bristol, Dirt-Track Racing & Chasing a Championship
It’s our pleasure to welcome a new, fourth Driver Diary contributor to Frontstretch – Scott Speed. This season has seen the former Formula 1 driver from … Continue Reading
Driven to the Past: A Few Short ARCA Stories…
Back in the ’60s and early ’70s, one of the most popular watering holes in Daytona Beach was Mac’s Famous Bar on South Atlantic Avenue. … Continue Reading
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Ken Schrader a Lot Like a Rock
It was very nearly perfect. Stock car racing returned to the too-long-silent Rockingham (formerly North Carolina) Speedway last week on a picture perfect early summer … Continue Reading
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Corona Mexico 200 at Mexico City
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Stanton Barrett brought two cars to Mexico City for the Corona Mexico 200, one for him and a second for his father Stan Barrett.
Driven to the Past: Tiny Lund
One of the more interesting people I’ve been privileged to meet in my 50-plus years in this sport was the late Tiny Lund, the big … Continue Reading
2008 ARCA Re/Max Series Preview
Perhaps one of the most underrated racing tours in the U.S. today is the 56-year old ARCA Re/Max series. Known for its competitiveness, diverse schedule, … Continue Reading
That’s History: 5 Years to 1 Blaise… & Gone
Blaise Alexander, just 25 years old, passed away on Oct. 4, 2001, after injuries sustained in an accident in that night’s ARCA EasyCare 100.