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Podcast: BJ and Jessica McLeod on Live Fast’s Growth, Next Gen Ownership & Incremental Gains

February 24, 2022February 23, 2022 by Davey Segal

Davey Segal Sits Down with Jessica and B.J. McLeods Who Own Live Fast Motorsports

BJ and Jessica McLeod join Davey Segal to discuss the Next Gen car and how they manage their relationship in NASCAR.

Only Yesterday: NASCAR’s California Kings

February 24, 2022February 23, 2022 by Amy Henderson

Jeff Gordon celebrates a win in his home state of California at Sonoma Raceway in 2004. Photo: NKP

California was the stuff of dreams in NASCAR’s early days, holding the magic of Hollywood and the solitude of the coastline and forests. And NASCAR was not immune to the lure.

So It’s a New Car

February 24, 2022February 23, 2022 by Mike Neff

Tire loose in 2022 Daytona 500, Kaz Grala, NKP

NASCARʻs Next Gen car made its debut at Daytona and first reactions were mixed, but there is no reason to call the car a failure.

2-Headed Monster: Will Kyle Busch Ever Win the Daytona 500?

February 24, 2022February 23, 2022 by Frontstretch Staff

He remains winless in the Great American Race.

NASCAR Doesn’t Penalize Roush, Penske Over Confiscated Wheels

January 30, 2023February 23, 2022 by Daniel McFadin

Ryan Blaney and Brad Keselowski racing for the lead late in Bluegreen Vacations Duel No. 1 at Daytona International Speedway, 2/17/2022 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

NASCAR issued suspensions to crew members for Kaulig Racing and Money Team Racing for wheels that fell off in the Daytona 500. No punishment was given to RFK Racing and Penske over wheels that were confiscated in Daytona.

Dropping the Hammer: Ryan Blaney Stuck to the Plan in Daytona 500

February 23, 2022February 22, 2022 by Daniel McFadin

For better or for worse, Ryan Blaney is a company man.That character trait was on full display during and after the overtime finish of Sunday’s (Feb. 20) Daytona 500.

Garrett Smithley Returning to RWR

February 22, 2022 by Kevin Rutherford

Garrett Smithley will return to Rick Ware Racing for multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022, RWR announced Feb. 22.

Did You Notice?: NASCAR Wheels Turning On Next Gen Tire Troubles

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 by Tom Bowles

Tires threatened to derail the Daytona 500 debut of the Next Gen car.

Stat Sheet: Sparking Numbers From Daytona 500 Weekend 2022

February 22, 2022 by Jesse Johnston

Chase Briscoe leads a pack of cars in the 2020 Daytona 500. Photo: NKP

Just like that, another crazy and memorable Daytona 500 weekend is behind us. Daytona International Speedway is a place that is loaded with 60-plus years of history, and history continues to grow on from it with each race that’s held there. New storylines have come out of this season-opening weekend, from Austin Cindric’s maiden Cup Series win on Sunday to Myatt Snider’s scary flip on Saturday and everything in between.

Couch Potato Tuesday: Bumper-Cam Overreliance Hurts Daytona 500 Broadcast

February 22, 2022February 21, 2022 by Phil Allaway

A pack of NASCAR race cars in the 2022 Daytona 500. Photo: NKP

The Daytona 500 is the biggest day of the year for NASCAR. This year, things were even more important since it was the very first points race for the NextGen car (which must be renamed soon because the name no longer makes sense). The race ended up being quite a bit different than I thought it was going to be: a lot more like a slower version of last year that somehow ended up with the same number of lead changes