Thinkin’ Out Loud at Darlington: A Night of Silly Preventable Mistakes
Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick made some huge mistakes on Sunday night that cost them a win – but they weren’t the only ones.
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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‘Just a Bad Day’ – Joe Gibbs Racing Starts Playoff Bid with Struggles
Sunday was a rough night for Joe Gibbs Racing, as all 3 playoff cars finished outside of the top 15 at Darlington.
‘Inside, I’m Livid’ – Smiling Parker Kligerman Upset with Sam Mayer
Kligerman was smiling, but make no mistake, he was livid with Sam Mayer on the inside after contact at Darlington.
Happy Hour: Just How Far in the Playoffs Does Bubba Wallace Go?
Bryan Nolen joins the guys to discuss Bubba Wallace’s playoff chances, Ryan Preece’s crash and a few more topics.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Daytona: A Bigger Story Overshadows NASCAR Playoff Cut
There was one much bigger story that overshadowed all others, and it had nothing to do with the playoffs.
Ryan Preece ‘Pretty Close’ to Contract Extension With SHR
Preece revealed he is confident he will be in the No. 41 in 2024.
Jordan Anderson Racing Celebrates 200th Start: ‘What a Fun Night’
JAR had something to celebrate on Friday night, for it was its 200th start in its existence, and it ended with all three cars in the top 15.
Brandon Jones Confirms JRM Return in 2024
The driver of the No. 9 confirmed he will return to JRM after crashing out of Friday night’s race at Daytona.
Happy Hour: Is It Time for a Change for Alan Gustafson?
Speedway Digest’s Kaleb Vestal joins the show.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Watkins Glen: The Shortest Race of The Modern Era Went on for Too Long
Sunday’s event made even the literal shortest NASCAR race in 51 years seem like it went on for an eternity.