Rajah Caruth Misses Out on Possible First Win, Settles for First Top 10 at Darlington
The GMS Racing driver outpaced a majority of the field to not only earn his first career NASCAR top-10 result, but also challenge for the win.
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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Thinkin’ Out Loud: The Best Kansas Race Ever?
With last-lap crashes and passes for the lead, a record of lead changes and one big fight, Sunday’s 400-miler had everything race fans wanted and more.
Rajah Caruth, Ty Majeski ‘Agree to Disagree’ After Kansas Crash
Ty Majeski walked right past media and instead straight to an awaiting Rajah Caruth, who sat patiently in a nearby pit wall. They were agreeing to disagree.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Dover: For Ross Chastain, When Does ‘I’m Sorry’ Not Be Enough?
Chastain being the cause of a crash that involves other drivers has become almost a matter of “when” rather than “if.” Why does it keep happening then?
4 Burning Questions: He’s Back! But When Will Chase Elliott Win Again?
A win for the No. 9 team will grant them access into the playoffs. But among the remaining 17 points races, which one is Elliott’s best chance at winning?
Happy Hour: Why Has the 2023 NASCAR Season Been Such a Bummer?
Also: What’s with Carson Hocevar’s driving? All that in more in this week’s podcast.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Martinsville: For the Short-Track Package, It’s Back to the Drawing Board
Even after Phoenix and Richmond, many were waiting on this new short-track package’s true test at Martinsville. Much like many cars on Sunday, it did not pass.
Chase Elliott Exhausted After Earning Top 10 in Return After Leg Injury
Chase Elliott climbed out of his car at Martinsville and immediately went to the ground. But despite the pain, he still finished 10th.
Derek Kraus Joins Kaulig Trio of Top 10s at Martinsville
Derek Kraus is now two for two in NASCAR Xfinity Series career top-10 finishes. Both have been with Kaulig.
Drivers React to NASCAR’s First Oval Race in the Rain
It was the first time in the sport’s history that NASCAR has ever made the call to race on wet tires on an oval, and post-race, it was met with mixed emotions.