Going By the Numbers: Comparing the Old Chase and the New
You know the drill; you’ve known it for years – 10 years now, in fact. Ever since the Chase for the Sprint Cup format was … Continue Reading
Kevin Rutherford is the executive editor of Frontstretch, a position he gained in 2025 after being the managing editor since 2015, and serving on the editing staff since 2013.
At his day job, he's a journalist covering music and rock charts at Billboard. He lives in New York City, but his heart is in Ohio -- you know, like that Hawthorne Heights song.
Going By the Numbers: Chase Elliott, Brian Scott Ramping Up Results as Season’s End Nears
When it comes to the Nationwide Series title battle, many drivers are peaking or gaining momentum at just the right time. Don’t consider it true … Continue Reading
Going By the Numbers: Brad Keselowski’s Hot Pole Pace
Back in June, we discussed the abnormality that was the average starts and finishes of drivers like Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch. At that time, … Continue Reading
Going By the Numbers: Was Sam Hornish, Jr. A No-Brainer Choice for Petty?
You gotta give it up for Silly Season; it’s never a dull moment. Well, maybe a little dull in this case, but certainly not uninteresting. … Continue Reading
Going By the Numbers: Erik Jones Joins Exclusive Club with Third Win
Erik Jones is a future star, but you already knew that. Last weekend at the Rhino Linings 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the 18-year-old … Continue Reading
Going By the Numbers: Keselowski, Logano May Not Be Peaking at Right Time
All hail Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano, right? That’s how it’s seemed over the past few weeks – and perhaps rightfully so. Team Penske has … Continue Reading
Friday Faceoff: Frontrunners, Backmarkers, and a Seat to Fill
Welcome to Friday Faceoff! What do you get when you take some hot-button NASCAR topics and hand them over to our dedicated and… er, opinionated … Continue Reading
Going By the Numbers: Should NASCAR Debuts Leave Fans Dazzled… Or Disinterested?
For the fourth week in a row, there’s a new face on the entry list in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. First there was Ty … Continue Reading
Friday Faceoff: Cheap Championships, Driver Disappointments & Joe’s Woes
Welcome to Friday Faceoff! What do you get when you take some hot-button NASCAR topics and hand them over to our dedicated and… er, opinionated … Continue Reading
Going By the Numbers: No Dancing Around Issue of Michael Waltrip Racing’s Sudden Decline
When millions of people turn on Dancing with the Stars this fall, many will be introduced to Michael Waltrip. Those unfamiliar with him – non-NASCAR … Continue Reading