Beside The Rising Tide: Two Day Only!
And then, there were two. A few rambling thoughts as NASCAR heads off for Phoenix…. 33% Off This Weekend Only! After trial runs at Pocono, … Continue Reading
Matt joined Frontstretch in 2007 after a decade of race-writing, paired with the first generation of racing internet sites like RaceComm and Racing One. Now semi-retired, he submits occasional special features while his retrospectives on drivers like Alan Kulwicki, Davey Allison, and other fallen NASCAR legends pop up every summer on Frontstretch. A motorcycle nut, look for the closest open road near you and you can catch him on the Harley during those bright, summer days in his beloved Pennsylvania.
Beside the Rising Tide: Keep it Simple, Stupid
The other night, I attended an informal dinner party with some close friends. They all know what I do for a living and yet they … Continue Reading
Beside the Rising Tide: The Wayback Machine
Nestled away in Southern Virginia, the tiny town of Martinsville is home to about 13,000 souls, though that number swells considerably two weekends a year. … Continue Reading
Beside the Rising Tide: Temporary Unreal Permanent Insanity
Sunday’s version of NASCAR insanity could drive anyone to drink. But, as it turns out, alcohol is the best way to shed light on one … Continue Reading
Beside the Rising Tide: A Hurricane Before I Go Insane
Pour me something tall and strong, Make it a hurricane before I go insane, There’s only six races left to go, but I don’t care. … Continue Reading
Beside The Rising Tide: ‘I Git A Round’
It’s been a tense three weeks as the first round of NASCAR’s First But Still the Best Ever Playoffs kicked off igniting a nationwide frenzy … Continue Reading
Beside the Rising Tide: Kind of a Drag
Back in an era when lift kits and bull bars consumed a great deal of any mental exertion I managed daily, our tribal wisdom told … Continue Reading
Beside the Rising Tide: A Formula for Success?
Ask the average American what the most popular sort of auto racing is worldwide and most of them will respond it has to be the … Continue Reading
Beside the Rising Tide: The Butterfly Effect
In a NASCAR season full of bizarre incidents and happenstance, the incident at the entrance to pit road on lap 258 Saturday night at Richmond … Continue Reading
Beside The Rising Tide: With Autumn Closing In
Ain’t it funny how the night moves? When you just don’t seem to have as much to lose, Ain’t it funny how the night moves? … Continue Reading