The Underdog House: Melon-Smashing Season Nearly Opened by Ross Chastain at Phoenix
After leading a career and race-high 83 laps at Las Vegas Motor Speedway en route to a third-place finish, Ross Chastain was on rails again at Phoenix.
Entering his fifth year with Frontstretch, Luken Glover is the author of The Underdog House, shedding light on the motivation and performance of NASCAR's dark horse teams as they strive to fight to the top. Additionally, Glover reports for the site at various events, and he contributes in the video editing department.
A 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Glover is a middle school math and PE teacher, as well as a basketball coach. He is passionate about serving in his church, playing/coaching a wide variety of sports, and researching motorsports history.
Trevor Bayne Nearly Completes Comeback in Phoenix
Trevor Bayne started Saturday’s United Rentals 200 from the pole and had a car good enough to win. Pit issues dropped him back, but he recovered for fourth.
Entry List: 2022 United Rentals 200
The list includes two drivers looking to make their Xfinity debuts.
SRX Sets Up Dave Vs. Ryan Blaney Finale at Sharon
The father-son duo of Dave Blaney and Ryan Blaney will compete against each other in this season’s Superstar Racing Experience finale, SRX announced March 7.
The Underdog House: Trackhouse Racing Team Comes Up Short Again
When NASCAR Cup Series drivers took to Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Mar. 6), Ross Chastain was ready for his time in the sun. Sporting a car sponsored by the Academy of Country Music Awards with Dolly Parton donning the quarter panels, Chastain nearly took Trackhouse Racing Team to victory lane for the first time in its short history.
Entry List: 2022 Alsco Uniforms 300
The Xfinity Series heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway; here’s who’s entered.
The Underdog House: Erik Jones Returns No. 43 to Former Glory
It had been nearly a decade since Richard Petty’s famous No. 43 had started on the front row for a NASCAR Cup Series race. The last occurrence happened in 2013, when Aric Almirola sat on the pole for the fall Talladega event.
However, the streak came to a halt with the Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway (Feb. 27) when Erik Jones piloted the No. 43 to the outside pole position.