Chase Briscoe Claims 2nd Straight Cup Series Pole at Nashville
Denny Hamlin takes outside pole to complete an all-Joe Gibbs Racing front row for Sunday’s Cracker Barrel 400.
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 more than 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.
William Sawalich Scores Xfinity Nashville Pole
Sawalich will lead the field to green for the first time this season and the second time of his Xfinity career.
Friday Faceoff: What Are Expectations for Connor Zilisch In His Return From Injury?
Especially as he competes in his first Cup oval race this weekend.
Ford, Gene Haas Foundation Launch In-Season Xfinity Tournament for Charity
The participating drivers include Ryan Sieg, Sheldon Creed, Kyle Sieg, Harrison Burton and Sam Mayer.
Friday Faceoff: What NASCAR Rules Would You Change?
And is there enough room in this column to cover it all?
2-Headed Monster: Is It Put Up or Shut Up Time When It Comes to Run-What-You-Brung All-Star Race?
Should it have happened this year or not?
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.
Ryan Sparks Returning as Justin Haley’s Crew Chief
Sparks will continue as Spire’s director of competition.