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.

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Bud Shootout at Daytona Race Recap

May 23, 2023February 20, 2012 by Matt McLaughlin

Kyle Busch used a David Pearson, patent perfect slingshot pass to get around Tony Stewart coming to the line.

MPM2Nite: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of NASCAR 2011 – The Ugly (Part III)

May 10, 2023December 15, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

Was the 2011 Cup season a good one, a bad one or a lousy one?

MPM2Nite: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of NASCAR 2011 – The Bad (Part II)

May 5, 2023December 14, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

Let’s take a quick back look at some of the highlights, lowlights and abominations of this season’s NASCAR series.

MPM2Nite: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of NASCAR 2011 – The Good (Part I)

May 4, 2023December 14, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

Let’s take a quick back look at some of the highlights, lowlights and abominations of this season’s NASCAR series.

2011 NASCAR Driver Review: Carl Edwards

May 4, 2023December 1, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

Obviously, the high point of Carl Edwards’s season was that win at Las Vegas.

2011 NASCAR Driver Review: Brad Keselowski

May 4, 2023November 29, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

I’d say after this season everyone but Kurt Busch is going to agree that Brad Keselowski is now top banana for Penske South.

MPM2Nite: 11 Different Ways to Lose the Chase

May 3, 2023November 23, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

In every playoff, there can only be one winner. So how did the other 11 drivers wind up staring at the Homestead trophy instead of taking it?

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Homestead Race Recap

May 2, 2023November 21, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

Tony Stewart won five of the 10 Chase races. You’re not going to beat that just by being consistent.

MPM2Nite: The Curious Case of Jeff Gordon & the Chase

April 26, 2023November 17, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

Jeff Gordon’s fans can be a little testy. Who can blame them?

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Phoenix Fall Race Recap

April 13, 2023November 13, 2011 by Matt McLaughlin

At least the race wasn’t the wreck-fest we all feared. Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart kept their respective fans on their feet most of the afternoon.