Up to Speed: Do Not Overlook Austin Cindric in the Playoffs
In very similar situations in 2022 and 2024, Cindric punched above his weight in the postseason and is poised to do so again.
Bryan began writing for Frontstretch in 2016. He has penned Up to Speed for the past eight years. A lifelong student of auto racing, Bryan is a published author and automotive historian. He is a native of Columbus, Ohio and currently resides in Southern Kentucky.
Up To Speed: Unanswered Questions Remain for Hendrick Motorsports
Though all four of their drivers have made the playoffs, Hendrick’s championship contention is no sure thing.
Up to Speed: Can Kyle Busch Save His Season at Daytona?
Busch is in a must-win situation for the playoffs, but has the experience to score a clutch win at the World Center of Racing.
Up to Speed: What Can Shane van Gisbergen Really Do in the Playoffs?
More than four wins’ worth of playoff points changes the game significantly.
Up to Speed: The Playoff Battle Gets Awkward for RFK Racing
Over the next month, RFK’s biggest playoff competition could come from within its own shop
Up to Speed: NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge Falls Flat
If the point of the In-Season Challenge was to reward drivers who won races during TNT’s portion of the schedule, then it failed spectacularly.
Up to Speed: Can Joe Gibbs Racing Rise in the Playoffs?
Amazingly, JGR’s only two Cup Series championships in the past 10 years have come from Kyle Busch.
Up to Speed: Why Staying Out was the Right Call for Chase Briscoe
There are often drivers who walk away with small victories, even if they do not take home the trophy. Sunday was one of those days for Briscoe.
Up to Speed: NASCAR’s Problem with Major Markets
If NASCAR is trying to use street course racing to garner new fans, hosting a race in the heart of a big city has not yet proven effective.
Up to Speed: Tyler Reddick Stands Alone
Reddick is still stuck in uncertainty of making the postseason. More teammates at the end of last weekend’s race could have changed that.