Mark Kristl

Mark Kristl joined Frontstretch at the beginning of the 2019 NASCAR season. He is the site's ARCA Menards Series editor. Kristl is also an Eagle Scout and a proud University of Dayton alum.

Venturini Motorsports Leaves Behind Storied ARCA Legacy

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Mark Kristl

2023 ARCA Toledo Venturini Motorsports team owner Billy Venturini and Jesse Love celebrate winning the championship (Credit: Julia Schachinger/ARCA Racing used with permission)

Joey Logano, Christian Eckes, Jesse Love and many more NASCAR drivers are graduates of Venturini’s driver development ARCA program.

Brent Crews Cruises to ARCA East Victory at Rockingham

April 19, 2025 by Mark Kristl

2025 ARCA East Rockingham Brent Crews, No. 81 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (Credit: Ted Malinowski/ARCA Menards Series used with permission)

Crews led all but one lap in the race, winning by over six seconds ahead of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate William Sawalich.

Friday Faceoff: Grading the 2025 Cup Season So Far

April 17, 2025 by Landon Quesinberry, Steve Leffew, Mike Neff, Luken Glover, Mark Kristl and Christopher Hansen

NASCAR Cup Series Darlington- #24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Axalta Chevrolet, #60: Ryan Preece, RFK Racing, Kroger / Country Crock Ford Mustang, #45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, McDonald's Toyota Camry, #23: Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, Columbia Sportswear Company Toyota Camry

Hint: Anywhere between a B and a D.

Meet 15-Year-Old ARCA East Rookie London McKenzie

April 17, 2025 by Mark Kristl

2025 ARCA East Five Flags London McKenzie (Credit: Devan Mello/Mello Yello Productions)

McKenzie won the 2024 Legend car national championship and wants to win the 2025 ARCA East Rookie of the Year award.

Friday Faceoff: What Can FOX Do To Improve Its NASCAR Broadcasts?

April 10, 2025 by Jake Altmayer, Christopher Hansen, Logan Kendall, Mike Neff, Mark Kristl and Luken Glover

NASCAR Cup Series Darlington- #24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Axalta Chevrolet, #8: Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet pack racing

From camera shots to start times, a few suggestions to shake things up on Sundays.

Jake Bollman Scores 1st Career ARCA West Pole at Tucson

April 5, 2025 by Mark Kristl

2025 ARCA Phoenix pack racing VI - Jake Bollman, No. 19 Bill McAnally Racing Chevrolet (Credit: Danny Peters)

Bollman will start first with Trevor Huddleston, Tanner Reif and Robbie Kennealy comprising the front two rows in second through fourth, respectively.