Friday Faceoff: Is Kurt Busch a 1st-Ballot Hall of Famer?
The elder Busch brother was announced as a nominee for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 this week.
Jake Altmayer joined the Frontstretch team in 2025, assisting as a news writer and contributing to other weekly columns and articles, such as Friday Faceoff and Xfinity Breakdown. A 2024 graduate of DePaul University. Altmayer has closely followed NASCAR's national series (Cup, Xfinity and Trucks) for nearly a decade and has attended over a dozen races over the course of that time. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, spending time with his loved ones, and listening to his favorite band, the Beach Boys.
Ryan Sparks Returning as Justin Haley’s Crew Chief
Sparks will continue as Spire’s director of competition.
Xfinity Breakdown: Sammy Smith Wins, Jesse Love DQ’d in Wreck-Filled Rockingham Return
Love’s disqualification at the end of a chaotic race gave the win to Sammy Smith.
Xfinity Breakdown: Kyle Larson Takes the Day for the Cup Guys, But Justin Allgaier Takes the Cash
Reviewing Larson’s dominant victory, JRM’s strong showing and everything in between.
Friday Faceoff: What Can FOX Do To Improve Its NASCAR Broadcasts?
From camera shots to start times, a few suggestions to shake things up on Sundays.
Katherine Legge Will Drive in More NASCAR Cup, Xfinity Series Races in 2025
Along with more Cup races, Legge will make her return to the Xfinity Series as well.
Morgen Baird to Attempt Truck Series Debut at Kansas With Reaume
He’ll also attempt the Michigan truck race.
Presley Sorah to Make 2025 ARCA Debut at IRP
Sorah will be the third different driver already for the Maples Motorsports No. 67 car this season.
Friday Faceoff: Was Sammy Smith’s Penalty the Right One?
Or should NASCAR have approached it differently?
