Up to Speed: RFK Racing Forging a Path to the Playoffs
We are starting to see who is on track to make the playoffs, and perhaps the biggest surprise is both RFK Racing drivers are among the 16 above the cut line.
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: Ross Chastain Punching Back at Critics
Chastain may have a reputation for aggressive driving, but it does not automatically mean that he is the guilty party in every altercation.
Up to Speed: Will Ryan Truex Find Stability After Xfinity Win?
Ryan Truex hasn’t had a full-time ride in NASCAR since 2021. Does that change after his win at Dover?
Up to Speed: Cup Series Rookies Steal the Show at Talladega
Even if Kyle Busch stole the victory in the end, Cup rookies Ty Gibbs and Noah Gragson stole the show.
Up to Speed: Patience Seals Martinsville Victory for Kyle Larson
There is an important factor that helps explain why Larson won at Martinsville and ended up in the garage at Bristol – patience.
Up To Speed: What Is Long-Term Plan for FRM?
The team has definitely improved the last few years. But could a shakeup still be on the horizon?
Up To Speed: Joe Gibbs Racing Still Winless in 2023
It’s interesting to note who is not included in the list of winners so far in 2023 – namely all four drivers from Joe Gibbs Racing.
Up to Speed: Speed Triumphs Over Chaos at COTA
Even if the ending was sloppy, speed triumphed over chaos at COTA. Sounds like another typical week in the world of NASCAR.
Up to Speed: Did a Lack of Practice Hurt Atlanta Racing?
With a lack of practice at Atlanta, it felt like NASCAR’s drivers spent all weekend either crashing or riding around unsure how to make passes.
Up to Speed: Will William Byron’s Fast Start Fizzle Again?
Byron has gotten off to fast starts before, but his strong season beginnings have always fizzled out. Will it happen again?