Who’s Going to Win It All? Our 2009 NASCAR Chase Predictions
The sixth edition of NASCAR’s Chase is upon us, and with it comes the most talented 12-car field we’ve ever seen. Four former champions, 282 …
Matt McLaughlin
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: All Around NASCAR’s Chosen Ones
Like it or not (and I think I’ve made it pretty clear which side of the fence I stand on over the last five years) …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Richmond Fall Race Recap
Denny Hamlin’s crew consistently got him off pit road first at Richmond, giving their boy a huge boost towards a second career short-track victory.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: NASCAR 10 Years Down the Road
This long holiday weekend, I was doing some research for a book I’ll probably never write. As this season draws towards its conclusion, I found …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Atlanta Fall Race Recap
The Key Moment: Kevin Harvick seemed poised to run away with an upset win at Atlanta until a late caution (caused ironically enough by Harvick’s teammate, …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Bristol Night Race Recap
The Key Moment: Kyle Busch prevailed in a spirited side-by-side duel over the final two laps. In a Nutshell: While there’s side-by-side racing and technically …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: A Pirate Looks at 50
As some of you may know, after the Pocono wrap-up I’m heading off for the annual family Jersey shore vacation. Fewer of you realize that …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Pocono Summer Race Recap
The Key Moment: With 20 laps to go, Denny Hamlin restarted 14th with fresh tires. With 10 to go, he drove past Clint Bowyer to take …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: NASCAR Summer Doldrums
…’Cause there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues… This isn’t an easy time of the year to be a stock car racing fan. For …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Brickyard 400 Race Recap
The Key Moment: Jimmie Johnson edged ahead of Mark Martin on the final restart to take the lead for good. A valid argument could be made …