MPM2Nite: Bristol – Everything Old is New Again
While he painted a brave face on it over the weekend, Bruton Smith was apparently a bit stung by the size of the crowd that attended Sunday’s race at Bristol.
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: A Travesty & a Tragedy – Reviewing the Johnson Appeal Decision
Throw away the NASCAR rulebook. Punishment is no longer certain – at least not for certain teams.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Bristol Spring Race Recap
Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth had what appeared to be equally fast cars for the second half of the race, so it came down to which driver wanted it most.
MPM2Nite: Bread & Circuses Surround No. 48 Appeal, but Did It Matter?
To nobody’s great surprise, the appeals board upheld the penalties assessed against the No. 48 team after Daytona on Tuesday.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Las Vegas Race Recap
For those keeping score, that’s Steve Addington – 1, Darian Grubb – 1.
MPM2Nite: The Way We Were
Some of today’s broadcasters need to dig up a copy of the ‘88 Daytona 500 and watch how the legends of NASCAR broadcasting actually promoted and grew the sport.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Phoenix Spring Race Recap
Denny Hamlin and Darian Grubb got served up a huge helping of redemption after their humiliations last season.
MPM2Nite: Your Cheating Art – Analyzing the Knaus/Hendrick Penalty
What did Chad Knaus do to bring down the wrath of NASCAR?
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Daytona 500 Race Recap
The Daytona International Speedway … putting the “car” back in “carnage.”
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Twin 150s at Daytona Race Recap
With the Top-35 teams in last year’s owner points locked into the race there’s little drama waiting to see who is going to qualify and who’s going home.