The Yellow Stripe: Catch 21 – NASCAR Thoughts, Questions & Observations 3 Races Into 2009
21, as many of you will know, is a lucky number in Las Vegas. So, here are exactly that many questions, observations and thoughts – … 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: The Track Too Tough to Watch – How to Change the Boredom at California with 1 Simple Fix
As you’ve likely read plenty of places over the past 48 hours, the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. is a much-maligned venue – arguably … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: Oh, So Close – Tough Luck for Elliott Sadler, Joe Gibbs Racing & Fans at the Daytona 500
Luck can be a fickle mistress, and at the premature end of the 51st running of the Great American Race, there were plenty of drivers … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: A 2009 Dream NASCAR Season… How It Might Happen
One of the best and, at the same time, most terrifying aspects of being a regular columnist here on Frontstretch is that, within reason, I … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: After NASCAR’s Worst Winter Ever, Hope Springs Eternal in 2009
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it … Continue Reading
2008 NASCAR Driver Review: Dario Franchitti
Dario Franchitti won the Rolex 24 with teammate Juan Pablo Montoya, Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas and came into the 2008 season with solid expectations for a good rookie campaign and a spirited battle for Rookie of the Year honors.
2008 NASCAR Driver Review: Denny Hamlin
It was a topsy-turvy rollercoaster of a season for Denny Hamlin, with spells of fine results combined with stretches of immense mediocrity and poor runs.
2008 NASCAR Driver Review: Tony Stewart
It was an aggressive start to 2008 by Tony Stewart, who spent Daytona Speedweeks feuding with Kurt Busch after an on-track incident in practice led to some extracurricular activities.
The Yellow Stripe: Top 15 Commercials of the 2008 NASCAR Season
Making a great 30-second ad is next to impossible. For those who’ve not sat for hours on a set drinking coffee, eating junk food and … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: Looking Ahead – 10 Things to Watch with NASCAR in 2009
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had numerous conversations about the metronomic success of Jimmie Kenneth Johnson, and for the most part, the conclusion … Continue Reading