Caleb Barnes

Caleb began sports writing in 2023 with The Liberty Champion, where he officially covered his first NASCAR race at Richmond in the spring. While there, Caleb met some of the guys from Frontstretch, and he joined the video editing team after graduating from Liberty University with degrees in Strategic Communications and Sports Journalism. Caleb currently work full-time as a Multi-Media Journalist with LEX 18 News in Lexington, Kentucky and contributes to Frontstretch with writing and video editing. He's also behind-the-scenes or on camera for the Happy Hour Podcast, live every Tuesday night at 7:30!

Thinkin’ Out Loud at Atlanta: We Don’t Need Consistency, We Need Common Sense

February 28, 2025February 23, 2025 by Caleb Barnes

#2: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Menards/Delta Ford Mustang, #34: Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports, Aaron's Ford Mustang, #21: Josh Berry, Wood Brothers Racing, Motorcraft / Quick Lane Ford Mustang pack racing at Atlanta

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Determining a caution on the final lap shouldn’t be THIS difficult.

Stock Car Scoop: Carson Hocevar Could Be a Much-Needed Aggressor in the Cup Series

February 23, 2025 by Caleb Barnes and Wyatt Watson

#77: Carson Hocevar, Spire Motorsports, Delaware Life Chevrolet and #45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, Xfinity Mobile Toyota Camry at Atlanta

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Caleb Barnes and Wyatt Watson break down all of Sunday’s action from Atlanta Motor Speedway.

4 Burning Questions: Why Should Qualifying Be More Important Than Practice at Atlanta?

February 28, 2025February 22, 2025 by Caleb Barnes

2024 Cup Atlanta II pack racing - Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Plus, how long will it take to identify contenders?

Stock Car Scoop: Did Daytona’s Last-Lap Crash Warrant a Yellow?

February 17, 2025February 16, 2025 by Caleb Barnes and Mike Neff

#24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Axalta Chevrolet and #45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, Nasty Beast Toyota Camry

Caleb Barnes and Mike Neff give their takes on last-lap cautions, who was at fault for a lap 186 Big One, and offer suggestions on what time races should start.