Fanning the Flames: Talking All-Stars, 600s & Lawnmowers
Totally unrelated to anything NASCAR (or racing in general), but if you’re in the market for a lawnmower, go with the Murray. My fiancé and …
Matt Taliaferro
Fanning the Flames: Did Someone Say “10-Lap Shootout?”
All-Star week on the Cup circuit normally invokes a cry of “Change the format!” from this writer and long-time NASCAR geek. The 10-lap shootout that …
Fanning the Flames: Appreciating NASCAR’s Spring Slate
I always look forward to the month of May. Spring is upon us, the fish are biting, the weather is absolutely beautiful, the mosquitoes aren’t …
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond
Some retro short-track racing in Virginia provided a lot of high-powered action Saturday night, with the end result a record 15 caution flags and a …
Fanning the Flames: Making Sense of the Talladega Mayhem
Talladega never leaves us with a lack of things to discuss, huh? Interesting stuff from you guys this week, so I’ll not waste your time …
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
The wildcard that is restrictor-plate racing at Talladega certainly mixed up our rankings as much as it mixed up the standings. The Big Ones led …
Fanning the Flames: When the Story About the Story Becomes THE Story
Q: Why did NASCAR penalize Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears for their actions at Phoenix? I thought NASCAR wanted emotion… isn’t that what Brian said last year? I could maybe understand a penalty if Junior spun Mears during green and caused a big wreck, but on the cool-down lap?
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Subway Fresh 500 at Phoenix
Phoenix’s Saturday night showdown may have been Mark Martin‘s time to shine, but it didn’t mean much for the rest of the Sprint Cup competition. …
Fanning the Flames: NASCAR Fans Throwing More TLC at TRG
Did you enjoy your off week? I hope so, because by my math we’ve got 13 straight weekends on tap starting with Phoenix Saturday night. …
Fanning the Flames: Victory Lane’s Ultimate “D’Oh!” Moment
Did you catch it? Did you see the irony there? You know, victory lane. Last weekend. Jeff Gordon emerges victorious to a shower of Pepsi, …