By Matt McLaughlin

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.

MPM2Nite: This Ain’t My 1st Rodeo, Cowgirl

July 7, 2023May 3, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

Late in Saturday race, NASCAR decided to throw a caution for debris, probably thinking it’d help provide the fans with the exciting finish they were demanding.

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Richmond Spring Race Recap

July 6, 2023April 29, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

It wasn’t as bad as Texas, Fontana or Kansas but it surely was Richmond Lite … less action, more boring.

MPM2Nite: Critical Mass – Is It Too Late to Save NASCAR?

July 4, 2023April 26, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

In my most pointed tirades against NASCAR, I’ve been working as a (minor) agent trying to promote change.

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Kansas Spring Race Recap

July 4, 2023April 22, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

Martin Truex Jr. made one last concerted charge at Denny Hamlin with three laps to go but lost grip and slid in behind the No. 11.

MPM2Nite: In It for the Long Hall

July 3, 2023April 19, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

I guess what bothers me the most about this year’s list of nominees is a lot of fans simply don’t know who they are.

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Texas Spring Race Recap

June 29, 2023April 16, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

Greg Biffle slowly stalked and ran down Jimmie Johnson over 30 laps by a tenth or so a circuit before making that final pass.

MPM2Nite: For Christ’s Sake

June 26, 2023April 5, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

This is a story about Blake Koch, Rick Ware Racing’s Nationwide Series driver.

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Martinsville Spring Race Recap

June 24, 2023April 1, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

There’s nothing wrong with the new NASCAR style of racing that an old short track can’t fix.

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Fontana Race Recap

June 16, 2023March 26, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

Tony Stewart took the lead from Kyle Busch on lap 85 and appeared to be in a class of his own. The rain just sealed the deal.

MPM2Nite: Kenseth vs. Keselowski – The Art of the Restart

June 16, 2023March 22, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

Sunday (March 18) something remarkable happened on the third restart at Bristol.