The Pit Straight: What Makes a Great Racing Circuit?
It may be an off-week for Formula 1, but not for The Pit Straight, as host Jack Swansey is joined by new guest Danny Peters …
Jack Swansey primarily covers open-wheel racing for Frontstretch and co-hosts The Pit Straight Podcast,but you can also catch him writing about NASCAR, sports cars, and anything else with four wheels and a motor. Originally from North Carolina and now residing in Los Angeles, he joined the site as Sunday news writer midway through 2022 and is an avid collector (some would say hoarder) of die-cast cars.
Michael McDowell Finishes 7th at Sonoma Despite Late-Race Pit Woes, Ryan Blaney Contact
Despite an eventful final 15 laps, McDowell scored his third top 10 of 2023.
‘Great Day’ Brings First Xfinity Win for RSS Racing
The family-owned team has a technical partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing.
Podcast: Tommy Joe Martins on West Coast Swing — Is It Worth It?
After an eventful trip to Portland, Alpha Prime Racing’s Tommy Joe Martins discusses whether or not NASCAR’s trip west is worthwhile.
The Pit Straight: Is DRS Too Powerful?
Yes F1’s Drag Reduction System has increased on-track passing, but if it makes the racing more predictable, is it really worth it?
Alex Palou Keeps Calm, Wins Chaotic Detroit Grand Prix
Palou won on the streets of Detroit after a race-long battle with Will Power, extending his championship lead.
Max Verstappen Untouchable in Barcelona, Wins Spanish Grand Prix
Verstappen led from lights to flag, claiming his third Grand Chelem in Formula 1
The Pit Straight: Controversy at Indianapolis & the Future of Monaco
In a two-for-one episode, Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz discuss the two biggest open-wheel races of 2023.
Josef Newgarden Wins 107th Indianapolis 500
The Team Penske driver won his first Indianapolis 500 with a last-lap pass.
Max Verstappen Masters Mixed Conditions, Wins Monaco Grand Prix
Verstappen cruised to another Formula One win in 2023 as wet weather scrambled the field behind him in the Grand Prix of Monaco.