Beyond the Cockpit: Travis Kvapil on Progression, Perseverance & Putting Family 1st
Travis Kvapil took some time at Charlotte to sit down with Frontstretch’s Amy Henderson to discuss his past, present and future in the Cup ranks.
Amy is an 20-year veteran NASCAR writer and a six-time National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) writing award winner, including first place awards for both columns and race coverage. As well as serving as Photo Editor, Amy writes The Big 6 (Mondays) after every NASCAR Cup Series race. She can also be found working on her bi-weekly columns Holding A Pretty Wheel (Tuesdays) and Only Yesterday (Wednesdays). A New Hampshire native whose heart is in North Carolina, Amy’s work credits have extended everywhere from driver Kenny Wallace’s website to Athlon Sports. She can also be heard weekly as a panelist on the Hard Left Turn podcast that can be found on AccessWDUN.com's Around the Track page.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte
I shouldn’t be surprised by this one, but it never fails to catch me unaware when Danica Patrick gets so much airtime despite running a mediocre race.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 History 300 at Charlotte
If there was a prize for the best firesuit, Joey Logano would have it after sporting a suit styled to look like … well, a suit, complete with jacket and tie.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR’s Young Guns Are as Good as Ever, but Where Will They Go From Here?
CONCORD, N.C. – It’s safe to say that there are plenty of young guns in NASCAR. The Charlotte Motor Speedway media center on Thursday was proof positive.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Sprint Showdown & All-Star Race at Charlotte
If there was a prize for tenacity, Kurt Busch would have been in victory lane to receive it.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: What Makes a Great Race a Matter of Perspective for NASCAR Fans
While it’s not as simple as one driver winning races, it’s safe to say that how a particular driver is faring does play a factor in many fans’ enjoyment.
Beyond the Cockpit: Ryan Blaney on the Learning Curve, History & Tiny Fish
Rising star Ryan Blaney sat down with Frontstretch’s Amy Henderson for a chat on Friday at Darlington Raceway (May 11).
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Southern 500 at Darlington
After seven months, car owner Rick Hendrick reached a milestone that only one other team has ever reached: 200 Cup Series wins.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 at Darlington
One thing that you would never see back in the day at Darlington was a two-tire pit stop.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Now or Never, Darlington Begins a Critical Stretch for Title Hopefuls
The next five points races – Darlington, Charlotte, Dover, Pocono and Michigan – are critical for those teams whose goal is to make the Chase.