Happy Hour: Ryan Preece Steals the Chase, Daytona Won’t Wreck & Days of Thunder 2!
Caleb Barnes returns to the show to chat Daytona, Silly Season and Days of Thunder 2.
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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Stock Car Scoop: Spin to Win! Ryan Preece Scores Chase-Clinching Victory at Daytona
Eric Schneck breaks down a dramatic, Chase-altering regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway in this week’s edition of Stock Car Scoop.
After Near Worst-Case Scenario, Shane van Gisbergen Loses Chase Berth by 17 Points
Shane van Gisbergen was probably not expecting a first-time win by Ryan Preece and a last-lap crash that put them 17 points below the cutline.
Ryan Sieg is a NASCAR Winner at Last
After enduring 14 years, 424 starts, and 67,505 laps, Ryan Sieg finally made that trip to victory lane
Viking Motorsports Leaves Daytona With Top 5 Redemption & Chase Berth
Anthony Alfredo not only redeemed himself from February, but he topped off a perfect weekend for underdog team Viking Motorsports.
Frontstretch in the Fast Lane: Daytona’s Lack of Chase Drama
Dalton Hopkins joined The Fast Lane with Ed Lane to look ahead to this weekend’s trip to Daytona International Speedway.
Fire on Fridays: What Other Military Bases Are Next for NASCAR?
It was reported that NASCAR wants to go to more military bases other than Coronado, but which ones are actually realistic?
Happy Hour: Tommy Kendall on Racing in Washington & IROC Revival
The four-time Trans-Am Series champion joins the podcast.
Happy Hour: Kyle Busch Day, Connor Zilisch’s Impact & NASCAR’s 2027 Schedule Takes Shape
On Kyle Busch day, the gang reminisces about one of the best to ever do it.
What Cup Series Drivers Said After Richmond
Frontstretch caught up with some of the Cup Series field to capture some of the stories that occurred at Richmond