The 10: Young Guns, High Speed and a Shootout in Pure Michigan
After weeks – no, years – spent waiting for a new young driver to score a legitimate breakthrough in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, fans … Continue Reading
Aaron Bearden is a Frontstretch alumnus who’s come back home as the site’s Short Track Editor. When he isn’t working with our grassroots writers, he can be found talking about racing on his Morning Warmup newsletter, pestering his wife/dog or convincing himself the Indiana Pacers can win an NBA title.
NASCAR’s Youth Finally Break Through in the Irish Hills
For much of 2016 — and 2015, 2014 and 2013 for some drivers — fans, teams and critics alike have waited for one of NASCAR’s upcoming … Continue Reading
Restart Issues Again Cost Chase Elliott a Breakthrough Victory in Michigan
If it weren’t for restarts, Chase Elliott would likely be a two-time winner at Michigan International Speedway. Instead, the rookie phenom found himself shrugging off … Continue Reading
Chris Buescher Salvages 35th-Place Run to Stay Chase Eligible After Michigan
Chris Buescher‘s path to the Chase got a little closer and dramatic after a 35th-place run at Michigan International Raceway. However, as hard as it … Continue Reading
Finally: Kyle Larson Tops Chase Elliott for Michigan Win
After nearly three full seasons of close calls and deflected questions about when his first win would come, Kyle Larson finally found a winning move … Continue Reading
Graham Rahal Tops James Hinchcliffe by .0080 Seconds in Texas Photo Finish
For a moment, it appeared that Graham Rahal had celebrated too soon. After making a daring move under James Hinchcliffe going into turn 3, Rahal … Continue Reading
Cole Custer Out of the Chase Grid, but Uninjured After Late Michigan Crash
Cole Custer‘s late gamble for a win and a Chase berth fell apart in a big way after a heavy crash late in Saturday’s Careers … Continue Reading
Brett Moffitt Goes Three-Wide to Steal Michigan Truck Victory
For 99 laps Brett Moffitt trailed the leaders, looking for an opening to get to the front. Then, on the 100th lap, that opening finally came. Moffitt … Continue Reading
Christopher Bell, Spencer Gallagher Unhurt in Vicious Michigan Crash
Two months ago at Gateway Motorsports Park, Spencer Gallagher climbed out of his No. 23 Chevrolet ahead of a confrontation that ultimately led to a fight … Continue Reading
Denny Hamlin Tops Lightning-Shortened Happy Hour in Michigan Despite Crash
Happy hour turned into a happy half-hour as Denny Hamlin topped a weather-shortened final practice for Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Hamlin’s … Continue Reading