The Yellow Stripe: Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Guatemala – The Kid From Lake Atitlan
It’s hard to believe it was almost four years ago that I sat down to watch the Samsung 500 at Auto Club Speedway – my … Continue Reading
Danny Peters has written for Frontstretch since 2006. An English transplant living in San Francisco, by way of New York City, he’s had an award-winning marketing career with some of the biggest companies sponsoring sports. Working with racers all over the country, his freelance writing has even reached outside the world of racing to include movie screenplays.
The Yellow Stripe: Emotional Win for Denny Hamlin Overshadows Clouds of NASCAR’s Perfect Storm
There are some days that are just meant to be. Those oh-so-rare days when you are the best, you know you’re the best, and more … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: NASCAR on TNT a Breath of Fresh Air After FOX Hype
I know not everyone will agree, but I for one very much enjoyed the TNT coverage this year.
The Yellow Stripe: The Remarkable Rise of Michael Waltrip Racing
With the honorable exception of David Reutimann, the driver formerly known as the Franchise, it was another very positive weekend for Michael Waltrip Racing at … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: Crucial Weeks Approach for Chase Hopeful Juan Pablo Montoya
Lost in the pack behind the failed fuel gambles of Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle and a series-equaling best third win for NASCAR’s very own … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: Will Denny Hamlin’s Supposed “Bad Luck” Derail a Promising Career?
“I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it. The man who can smile at his … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day – a Solid Start to Life After Tony Eury for Dale Jr. & Co.
When Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the Moon on July 21, 1969 he uttered the now famous phrase: “That’s one … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: So Near & Yet So Far – The Story of RCR’s Struggles in 2009
The trouble with great expectations is that when you fall even just a little short, the disappointment is exponentially greater. In the case of Richard … Continue Reading
Grading the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Pack: Part 1
NASCAR’s longest and most grueling race, the Coca-Cola 600, represents a significant milestone in the 2009 season. It’s not quite the halfway point to the … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: This Bud’s Not for Kasey – After Killer Start, the Only Way for Kahne to Go is Up
As the curtain closed on another Southern 500 Saturday night, the Lady In Black shined brightly on three of the four cars at Richard Petty … Continue Reading