Friday Faceoff: Who Are the Championship Favorites?
Looking back at the Martinsville Speedway race in the NASCAR Cup Series, would you have officiated anything that happened there any differently? Or did the …
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The Frontstretch 5: Best NASCAR Cup Seasons By Drivers Who Didn’t Win Championship
1. 1985 Bill Elliott won plenty of races and money and even earned a couple really cool nicknames in 1985. But the big prize eluded …
2-Headed Monster: Is Rudy Fugle the Answer for William Byron?
Under-the-radar moves can sometimes have the biggest impact. The NASCAR silly season brings lots of changes, and while some moves are flashier than others, sometimes …
The Underdog House: John Hunter Nemechek Just Plain Speedy in Kansas
Top Dog John Hunter Nemechek was back on top of the underdogs on Sunday as the rookie driver finished 17th in the Hollywood Casino 400. …
The Underdog House: Bubba Wallace Leads on the Long, Lonely Road Home
Top Dog Road courses at the top level of NASCAR are something of an equalizer. A good driver can elevate the performance of an entire …
The Underdog House: Ty Dillon Best in Class as Underdogs Run Wild at Talladega
Top Dog As usual, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway resulted in a “Big One.” No, not just a big crash, though there …
The Underdog House: John Hunter Nemechek Loses Pit Strategy Gamble in Las Vegas
Top Dog There hasn’t been much to get excited about for our Cup Series underdogs lately. We’ve primarily talked about the best in the category …
The Underdog House: Michael McDowell Does Better, Still Best At Bristol
Top Dog Being the top underdog each week can be a funny thing. Take for example Front Row Motorsports’ NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell. …
Friday Faceoff: Is Bristol a Good Place for a Cutoff Race?
Does a race need naturally occurring cautions to make it more interesting? Luken Glover: There has to be a balance between too many cautions and …
The Underdog House: Virginia Is for Lovers, Not Underdogs
Top Dog When covering underdog teams, there’s always a distinct possibility that looms over each and every race. That possibility is the potential for every …