Bringing the Heat: Xfinity Champ Justin Allgaier Embarks on Big 2025
Allgaier talks plans for the series in 2025, JRM’s prospective Cup debut and more.
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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‘A Great Relief’: Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr. Qualify for Daytona 500
Both past champions will race pressure free in tomorrow night’s Duels.
Happy Hour: NASCAR Equity Sale & Favorite Daytona 500 Moments
Could the France family actually sell a stake of NASCAR?
Happy Hour: What’s the Fate of the Madhouse & Xfinity Series?
Chris Wilner of MRN Radio and NBC Sports joins the podcast.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at the Clash: Is Bowman Gray Here to Stay? It Better Be
The Clash has recently been treated as an experimental event as it has hopped from venue to venue, but it seems like it’s finally found a home at Bowman Gray
Chase Elliott on Clash Pole After 4 Eventful Heats at Bowman Gray
Chase Elliott, Chris Buscher, Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick will start in the top four after their respective heat race wins.
2025 Preseason Power Rankings: Nos. 10-1
Nineteen members of the Frontstretch staff voted on the 2025 preseason power rankings for the NASCAR Cup Series.
2025 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings Nos. 20-11
Nineteen members of the Frontstretch staff voted on the 2025 preseason power rankings for the NASCAR Cup Series.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at the Rolex 24: IMSA Proves Pure Racing is Still Exciting
The Rolex 24 this year reminded me of what pure non-gimmick racing can produce. It was a reminder of why we love auto racing in the first place.
2025 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings: Nos. 30-21
Which drivers made the list, and which drivers will later appear inside the top 20?