Tom Bowles 118 Articles on Frontstretch

Contract Extensions Leave Hendrick Consistency Unmatched

August 3, 2022November 21, 2009 by Tom Bowles

Jimmie Johnson, Rick Hendrick and Lowe’s announcing a contract extension shouldn’t be a big surprise to anyone.

Did You Notice? Big Brother Gets to Keselowski, Marlin’s “Sterling” Career & No Championship Talk (Promise!)

August 3, 2022November 17, 2009 by Tom Bowles

Did You Notice? How NASCAR called Brad Keselowski into the NASCAR hauler while Denny Hamlin was the one who claimed he’d be retaliating?

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

August 3, 2022November 17, 2009 by Mike Neff

As the season winds down to its final weekend, Jimmie Johnson’s firm grip atop our poll mirrors his 108-point lead in the Sprint Cup standings.

Bowles-Eye View: Want to Stop Hendrick? Here’s 5 Ways to Do It

August 2, 2022November 16, 2009 by Tom Bowles

In his 25th year in Sprint Cup, Rick Hendrick hasn’t just reached the peak of his sport… he’s carving a new mountain upon which all others must climb.

Did You Notice? NASCAR Championship Collusion, Poor Media Manners & Salvaging 2009

August 2, 2022November 10, 2009 by Tom Bowles

Did You Notice? Some questions from my NASCAR media brethren that made me blush this week?

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Dickies 500 at Texas

August 2, 2022November 10, 2009 by Mike Neff

Not only did Jimmie Johnson maintain his first-place position in unanimous fashion, he maintains a rather healthy points lead in our Power Rankings after Texas.

Bowles-Eye View: Who’s the Best NASCAR Free Agent Left?

August 2, 2022November 10, 2009 by Tom Bowles

With the 2009 Silly Season circus coming to a close, there’s more drivers left than rides to fill in the NASCAR Cup Series these days.

Bowles-Eye View: Fuel-Mileage Finishes Adding Fuel to NASCAR Fans’ Fire?

July 31, 2022November 8, 2009 by Tom Bowles

Running out of gas is a part of racing, but never has it played more of a role in NASCAR than within the last 2-3 years.

Did You Notice? NASCAR’s Burning to the Ground & Why the Truck Series Stays Sound

July 31, 2022November 4, 2009 by Tom Bowles

Did You Notice? The out-and-out rebellion going on in every aspect of NASCAR right now?

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega

July 31, 2022November 4, 2009 by Mike Neff

Our pollsters were left scratching their heads and putting the pieces together the best they could after a typical Talladega finish.