Up to Speed: Strong Finish Slips Away from William Byron
William Byron’s 19th-place result at Sonoma Raceway does not tell the full story of his race. The No. 24 team experienced an up and down …
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: The Playoff Point Divide
With 11 races to go until the playoffs begin for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, several drivers have emerged as strong championship contenders. Kyle …
Up to Speed: Matt DiBenedetto Faces Uncertain Future
Matt DiBenedetto and Leavine Family Racing started their season off with a bang. In his first race piloting the No. 95, DiBenedetto emerged as a …
Up to Speed: What to do About Pocono?
So much for positive momentum. After a month’s worth of races that produced more action than expected, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series rolled into …
Up to Speed: When Richard Howard Saved Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted the 60th running of its 600-mile race on Sunday. Whether you know it as the World 600 or the Coca-Cola 600, …
Up to Speed: The Monster Energy Open Steals the Show
The Monster Energy All-Star Race weekend should be about showcasing the best and brightest talents in the sport. But in this year’s running, the best …
Up to Speed: A Lesson in Experience for Alex Bowman and Erik Jones
After an intense night of racing at Kansas Speedway, Alex Bowman and Erik Jones will have to take the bad with the good. Both drivers …
Up to Speed: A Steep Learning Curve for Cup Series Rookies
For two Rookie of the Year Contenders in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, last week’s race at Talladega Superspeedway was a long-awaited bright spot. …
Up to Speed: Missed Talladega Opportunities for Joey Logano
Late last season, nobody made the most of a few good opportunities better than Joey Logano. A victory at Martinsville Speedway carried him to the …
Up to Speed: Kyle Busch, 2019 Versus Jeff Gordon, 1998
Kyle Busch’s fast start to the 2019 NASCAR season has been well-documented. Through the first nine races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, he …