MPM2Nite: 1313 Turkey Court
Editor’s Note: Matt is off this week. So while he kicks back and gives that Harley one more cool, summer ride, we’ve chosen to run … 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.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Brickyard 400 Race Recap
The Brickyard 400… the ultimate example of sizzle over steak.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 New Hampshire Summer Race Recap
Denny Hamlin dominated much of the race but miscommunication in the pits dropped him to 14th. Kasey Kahne inherited the lead and with clean air on the nose of his Chevy drove to an easy win.
MPM2Nite: Short Takes Before A Short Break
Some of you might not realize but after Sunday’s race at New Hampshire, the Cup regulars get a weekend off before the Brickyard 400; that off-weekend will be the last one of the season. Right now we’re in the midst of a 12-day heat wave that has sent temperature soaring into the triple digits, and by the time the Cup season ends I’ll likely be burning my wood stove. I’ve said it before and I’ll reiterate: the Cup schedule is simply too long and needs to b e shortened by 25 percent, with a few off weekends added during the summer especially.
So before my week off, I wanted to comment on a few topics causing a buzz amongst the fans right now.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Firecracker 400 at Daytona Race Recap
The weekend’s big loser was AJ Allmendinger. If you were on vacation, he was suspended from driving in the Firecracker after failing a random drug test.
MPM2Nite: We’ll Be Back After This – the NASCAR KFC Nightmare
I surely never thought I’d be reduced to the level of writing about a commercial for fried chicken.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Kentucky Race Recap
OK, Bruton Smith. You fixed Bristol, you fixed the Kentucky traffic disaster, can you maybe fix this mess of a racetrack too?
MPM2Nite: Did TV Networks Force Matt Kenseth to Bolt?
So why is Matt Kenseth leaving his longtime home? It probably has more to do with sponsorship concerns as I see it.
MPM2Nite: Moving Pictures
OK, we have our concept, a movie about people involved in NASCAR racing, not a movie about NASCAR racing.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Michigan Spring Race Recap
Junior wins again and all is sweetness and light around the globe. In fact, I predict tomorrow we’ll see Romney and Obama sharing a single root beer float