Happy Hour: Sam Hunt Joins & a Very Special Return
The owner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series team Sam Hunt Racing joins the podcast as well as a surprise guest.
Dalton Hopkins began writing for Frontstretch in April 2021. Currently, he is the lead writer for the weekly Thinkin' Out Loud column, co-host of the Frontstretch Happy Hour podcast, and one of our lead reporters. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. Simultaneously, he also serves as a Captain in the US Army.
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Bringing the Heat: Grant Enfinger Reflects on Time With GMS
As the team’s Truck tenure comes to a close, its top driver looks back.
Happy Hour: What’s Lower — TV Ratings or Chase Elliott’s Owner’s Title Chances?
Tom Bowles and Jared Haas return to the show, and Dalton Hopkins says goodbye.
Happy Hour: Denny Hamlin’s Beef With Jeff Gordon
SPEED SPORT’s Grace Woelbing joins the show.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at the ROVAL: You Sure You Want the Oval Back?
Before you demand that NASCAR be rid of the Charlotte ROVAL, hold your horses and think about that for a second.
Bringing the Heat: A Conversation With Marty Smith, Pt. 2
The team also discusses the fight between Nick Sanchez and Matt Crafton, Kevin Harvick’s DQ and more.
Happy Hour: Why Iowa Will Suck & Sucker-Punch Penalties
Kickin’ the Tires reporter Justin Schuoler joins the show.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Talladega: The Goods and Bads of Fun Superspeedway Racing
We’ve seen the return of the third lane repeatedly in 2023, which has made superspeedway racing a bit better. But it isn’t always a good thing.
Zane Smith Leaves Talladega in Must-Win Scenario for Truck Title Defense
Smith’s Talladega struggles left him way below the playoff cutline with one race remaining in the round.
Happy Hour: Has Chevrolet Taken Up All the Young Talent?
NASCAR YouTube personality DannyBTalks joins the show.