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 …
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: Tough Decisions Ahead for Ford’s NASCAR Teams
The more things change for Matt DiBenedetto, the more they stay the same. Returning to Bristol Motor Speedway for the 2020 Bass Pro Shops/NRA Night …
Up to Speed: Is Austin Dillon’s Playoff Run for Real?
For the first time in his NASCAR Cup Series career, Austin Dillon has scored back-to-back top-five finishes. Last week at Darlington Raceway, Dillon pulled off …
Up to Speed: The Petty Family Versus the Lady in Black
The list of drivers who have dominated at Darlington Raceway reads like a NASCAR honor roll. David Pearson holds the record for most wins in …
Up to Speed: Kyle Busch Will Miss Having Playoff Points in 2020
Kyle Busch experienced another frustrating finish to a promising race on Saturday night. At Daytona International Speedway, in the last race of the regular season, …
Up to Speed: An Actual NASCAR Playoff Bubble Battle? Yes, Indeed
The completion of this weekend’s doubleheader races at Dover International Speedway was an important milestone for NASCAR. The Cup Series is now caught up with …
Up to Speed: Three Major Mental Challenges Before NASCAR’s 2020 Playoffs
NASCAR’s weekend of racing at Daytona International Speedway’s road course (Aug. 15-16) figured to include a lot of new experiences. All three national touring divisions …
Up to Speed: Matt Kenseth, Erik Jones & the Cost of Driver Development
Back in the summer of 2017, change was afoot at Joe Gibbs Racing. During Kentucky Speedway’s race weekend, Matt Kenseth publicly announced that he would …
Up to Speed: What is William Byron’s NASCAR Ceiling?
William Byron is back in familiar territory. One year ago, 20 races into the regular season, he was 12th in overall points and fighting to …
Up to Speed: Maurice Petty Brought Out the Best in Petty Enterprises
NASCAR often likes to describe itself as a team sport and a family sport. Both points are true. It’s easy to get caught up in …