Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Chicagoland Race Recap
The Key Moment: After a series of frantic restarts, Mark Martin on worn tires was able to hold off Jeff Gordon on fresher tires to …
Cup Series
5 Points to Ponder: 2009 Lifelock 400 at Chicagoland Edition
Each week, Frontstretch hosts a live blog during the Sprint Cup race. It’s a great way for readers to interact alongside their favorite Frontstretch writers …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: “Rookies” Joey Logano, Marcos Ambrose Take Advantage of a Late-Race Shootout – Chicago Style
Joey Logano Start: 24th; Finish: 18th Summary: Logano started the Lifelock.com 400 with hopes of completing the weekend sweep after pulling off a surprise victory on …
Bubble Breakdown: Late-Race Trouble Negates Good Efforts from Paul Menard & Brad Keselowski
News from the bubble this past week was dominated by the announcement from Michael Waltrip Racing, who not only re-signed primary sponsor NAPA to a …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 LifeLock 400 at Chicagoland
Who… gets my shoutout of the race? It’s a tough week to have to choose this one, but I’m going with a driver who, a …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Life Is a Team Sport, But Is NASCAR?
We’ve all heard it: the winning driver in victory lane thanking his teammates, without whom he surely could not have prevailed. Well, OK, maybe not …
Happy Hour: NASCAR & the “Citizen Journalist”
As most know, recently NASCAR renewed their efforts to connect with its most devoted fans with the initiation of the “NASCAR Citizen Journalist Media Corps.”
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: NASCAR Hall’In Class
I’ve gotten a lot of email from readers asking me which five people I hope, or think, will make up the first set of inductees …
Fanning the Flames: Jeremy Mayfield’s “Dangerous Precedent” May Serve to Benefit the Sport
Anyone see where former U.S. Figure Skating champion Nicole Bobek was charged in a New Jersey court with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine? (Anyone care?) Wonder …
Thompson in Turn 5: Blocking – It’s Just NASCAR Racing!
Following last Saturday night’s exciting final lap of the Coke Zero 400 from Daytona International Speedway, there has been a renewed call for NASCAR to …