Thinkin’ Out Loud: Amid Safety Concerns, a Tame Talladega Race was Refreshing
Chase Elliott took the high line to get around Ryan Blaney on the last lap to win his fifth NASCAR Cup Series race of the season on Sunday.
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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AJ Allmendinger Steals Spotlight From Potential Maiden Winners at Talladega
Sam Mayer, Ryan Sieg and Landon Cassill all missed out on a chance to score their first wins.
Matt DiBenedetto, NASCAR Winner at Last
After losing his Cup Series ride at the end of 2021, Matt DiBenedetto’s road led him to the Truck Series … and a long-awaited win at Talladega.
William Byron and Ty Gibbs Both Penalized for Aggressive Driving
Both Byron and Gibbs were fined, with Byron losing driver and owner points. The No. 23 23XI Racing team lost owner points.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: A Texas NASCAR Race Was Finally Interesting for All the Wrong Reasons
With a record 36 lead changes, Sunday was the best Texas Motor Speedway race in NASCAR history. In terms of everything else, it was probably the worst.
Ryan Blaney Crew Chief, Crew Members Suspended for Lost Wheel Penalty
Ryan Blaney’s crew chief and crew members will return at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
