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.

2024 Preseason Power Rankings: Nos. 10-1

February 1, 2024 by Stephen Stumpf, Brad Harrison, Mark Kristl, Tom Blackburn, Joy Tomlinson, Bryan Gable, Andrew Stoddard, Garrett Cook and Chase Folsom

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: William Byron, driver of the #24 RaptorTough.com Chevrolet, is congratulated by Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

The final installment of Frontstretch’s staff-wide power rankings is here. Who made the top 10, and who was voted no. 1?

2024 Preseason Power Rankings: Nos. 20-11

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by Stephen Stumpf, Wyatt Watson, Steve Leffew, Joy Tomlinson, Luken Glover, Mark Kristl, Bryan Gable and Andrew Stoddard

Which drivers made the top 20? Which drivers just missed out on the top 10 in Frontstretch’s staff-wide voting?

Thomas Annunziata Running Up to 4 ARCA Races

January 30, 2024 by Mark Kristl

2023 ARCA Daytona Canadian Jason White, No. 44 McClure Racing Chevrolet (Credit: NKP)

Annunziata will pilot the No. 44 for team owner Jeff McClure.

ARCA West Race at Madera Pushed Back 1 Week

January 30, 2024 by Mark Kristl

2023 ARCA West Madera Kaden Honeycutt, No. 17 Cook Racing Technologies Chevrolet (Credit: Khonesavanh Saysamongdy/ARCA Racing used with permission)

The 150-lap race will now take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 with live coverage provided by FloRacing.

Veteran Driver Mitch Gibson Ready for His ARCA Debut

January 26, 2024 by Mark Kristl

2023 ARCA East Dover Rita Goulet, No. 31 Rise Motorsports Chevrolet (Credit: NKP)

Gibson will drive the No. 31 for Rise Motorsports, the first time the second-year team will compete at Daytona.

Andy Jankowiak Hoping to Run Full-Time ARCA

January 20, 2024 by Mark Kristl

Andy Jankowiak prior to the General Tire 100 at the Glen, 8/18/2023 (Photo: Phil Allaway)

KLAS Motorsports is committed to fielding Jankowiak in 12 races throughout the season, including the first seven, with the goal of competing in all 20.