Fire on Fridays: Take Note, Team Owners — Money Can’t Buy Results
And yes, you can absolutely fire a fully-funded driver for poor performance. Most teams seem to not realize that.
Anthony Damcott joined Frontstretch in March 2022. Currently, he is an editor and co-authors Fire on Fridays (Fridays); he is also the primary Truck Series reporter/writer and serves as an at-track reporter. He has also assisted with short track content and social media, among other duties he takes/has taken on for the site. In 2025, he became an official member of the National Motorsports Press Association. A proud West Virginia Wesleyan College alum from Akron, Ohio, Anthony is now a grad student. He is a theatre actor and fight coordinator in his free time.
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Truckin’ Thursdays: Rajah Caruth’s Quest for Promotion Not Aided by Hendrick
Caruth will attempt his first Xfinity Series start of 2025 at Dover — but not for Hendrick Motorsports, a team he’s made Xfinity starts for in the past.
Truckin’ Thursdays: Who Will Replace Corey Heim at TRICON?
It’s time for TRICON Garage to start preparing for a world without Corey Heim, who is beyond due for a full-time Cup ride. But who could replace him?
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Chicago: Is SVG Wasting a Playoff Spot Now?
The driver of the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet now has two wins after his Windy City triumph.
Fire on Fridays: NASCAR In-Season Challenge Has Same Frustrations as Playoffs
The first round of the In-Season Challenge knocked out some heavy hitters. Sound familiar?
Truckin’ Thursdays: ThorSport Racing’s Mega Championship Hangover
After winning four titles in the last six seasons (and coming close in the two it didn’t win), has the Ohio-based team finally come back down to earth?
Tracking the Trucks: Lime Rock Exposes NASCAR’s Road Course Problem
Big heavy vehicles are not meant to compete on fast, sweeping road courses, and the Truck Series’ inaugural race at Lime Rock Park proved that.
Truckin’ Thursdays: Could Lime Rock’s Unknowns Produce an Upset Winner?
Several road ringers will take part in the Truck Series’ inaugural trip to northwest Connecticut — could one of them take down the big dogs?
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Pocono: Dirty Air Has Officially Ruined Fuel Mileage Racing
There’s no way Chase Briscoe should’ve been able to save lots of fuel and comfortably maintain the lead, but dirty air allowed it.
Tracking the Trucks at Pocono: And Then There Were 3 Playoff Spots Left
Layne Riggs’ Pocono victory leaves just three spots remaining in the playoff picture with four regular season races left.