MPM2Nite: Sillier Than All Get Out
Mike Joy first introduced the term to the racing vernacular, but it was Jay of Jayski.com that put the term into common use.
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: 2010 Michigan Summer Race Recap
Kevin Harvick pushed Denny Hamlin around Tony Stewart after the final restart, then on lap 189 passed the No. 11 car and drove off into the Michigan sunset.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2010 Watkins Glen Race Recap
Juan Pablo Montoya dominated at Watkins Glen, with Marcos Ambrose doing his best to keep the Colombia native honest.
MPM2Nite: NASCAR’s Commission for the Promotion of Virtue & Prevention of Vice
NASCAR reacted to controversy the way they always do, like a kid caught with his winky in one hand and the other in the cookie jar.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2010 Pocono Summer Race Recap
Due to weather delays, some wags will doubtlessly tag Sunday’s race “The 24 Hours of Pocono.”
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2010 Brickyard 400 Race Recap
The Brickyard 400 was a race that started out slowly but eventually petered out altogether.
MPM2Nite: Does the Brickyard 400 Still Matter?
The Brickyard 400 (now presented by no one) is being run this weekend. It’ll happen next year. But will that be the case in 2012 and beyond?
MPM2Nite: Odds & Ends for NASCAR’s Off Weekend
Traditionally, this is always a slow time for NASCAR news. That’s why they invented Silly Season.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2010 Chicagoland Race Recap
On lap 213, David Reutimann finally prevailed at Chicagoland after a protracted battle for the lead with Jeff Gordon.
MPM2Nite: Waving the White Flag of Surrender… Before It’s Too Late
There was once a time NASCAR proclaimed itself “the fastest growing sport in America” and claimed it ranked second only to the NFL in TV ratings.