Eyes on Xfinity: Agent of Chaos Sammy Smith, Somehow, Stays Alive
It almost had to be Smith advancing in the most bizarre, yet coincidental manner possible considering his season.
James Krause joined Frontstretch in March 2024 as a contributor. Krause was born and raised in Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University. He currently works in La Crosse, Wisconsin as a local sports reporter, including local short track racing. Outside of racing, Krause loves to keep up with football, music, anime and video games.
Eyes On Xfinity: Answer To NASCAR Ratings Woes Can Be Found in Xfinity Series
NASCAR might have to look one level down to find ratings fixes.
Friday Faceoff: What’s Proper Etiquette Between Playoff & Non-Playoff Drivers?
And did Ty Gibbs follow it?
Eyes On Xfinity: Corey Heim’s Time Shouldn’t Be Wasted in the Xfinity Series
Or, for that matter, with another season in the Truck Series.
Eyes on Xfinity: The Title Hunt Is More Open Than It Seems After Bristol
After one race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs, some drivers have shown they’re ready to shine under pressure.
2-Headed Monster: Has Chase Briscoe Overtaken Christopher Bell at JGR in 2025?
Christopher Bell has gone quiet since his early 2025 wins, while Chase Briscoe is leading the playoff charge for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Eyes on Xfinity: The Story of the Late Steve Bird
As a crew chief, Bird won four Xfinity Series championships with three different drivers in the 1980s and 1990s.
Eyes on Xfinity: The Burton Cousins & the Art of Points Racing
It’s a tale of two Burtons, Jeb and Harrison, as they battle for the final playoff spot in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Eyes on Xfinity: Open Up the Record Books for Parker Kligerman
Kligerman and others who fill in for drivers mid-race should be co-credited with the win.
Eyes on Xfinity: Connor Zilisch, JR Motorsports Face a Tough Decision
Zilisch’s collarbone injury leaves he and his team at a crossroads for Daytona’s Xfinity race.