2021 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings No. 12: Aric Almirola
In three seasons at Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Aric Almirola has proven his ability to be a contender for the playoffs. He …
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.
2021 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings No. 28: Daniel Suarez
Daniel Suarez is getting a fresh start – again. For the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, Suarez will compete with Trackhouse Racing Team, a brand-new …
2020 NASCAR Team Reviews: Roush Fenway Racing
Heading into 2020, Roush Fenway Racing had reason to be optimistic in the NASCAR Cup Series. The previous year, veteran Ryan Newman put an RFR …
Up to Speed: The Future Is Bright For Hendrick Motorsports
It wasn’t long ago that Hendrick Motorsports had one of the oldest driver lineups in NASCAR. Five years ago, at the time of Jeff Gordon’s …
Up to Speed: 2020 Is Another Black Mark Against The NASCAR Playoffs
As usual, Martinsville Speedway provided no shortage of entertainment. Sunday’s race, the penultimate event of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season, offered up plenty of …
Up to Speed: How Will 23XI Racing Perform in 2021?
As NASCAR’s 2021 Cup Series lineup slowly comes into focus, the new team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin is beginning to take shape. …
Up to Speed: Chip Ganassi Racing Wastes Its 2020 Potential
Back in the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to heat up, Chip Ganassi Racing had a mess on its hands. While participating …
Up to Speed: Alex Bowman’s Title Hopes Saved Again by the ROVAL
For the first time in his NASCAR career, Alex Bowman has made it to the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Entering …
Up to Speed: Time to Eliminate the Double Yellow Line Rule
Sunday’s (Oct. 4) NASCAR Cup Series playoff race was a typical Talladega Superspeedway thriller. But once the dust had settled on its photo finish, the …
Up to Speed: The Parallel Careers of Jimmie Johnson & Matt Kenseth
With the 2020 season entering its final stage, NASCAR is beginning to look toward next year. This last week in September brought considerable news regarding …