Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Charlotte Fall Race Recap
Jimmie Johnson prevailed in a spirited side-by-side battle with teammate Jeff Gordon after the final restart at Charlotte.
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 Mouths Off: Rambling Man
You know what? This weekend, I played hooky. Few of you are going to be surprised to learn I really don’t care for the Cup … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: The Greatest NASCAR Comeback Ever
With so many new fans who don’t know the “Pre-Jeff Gordon” era of NASCAR, a lot of you may not know the historic day in Atlanta late in fall 1992.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Kansas Race Recap
Tony Stewart and his team elected to change two tires on the final stop to take the lead and held off a determined challenge from Jeff Gordon to win at Kansas.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Curiouser & Curiouser – The Story of RPM & Yates
Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing intended to merge for the 2010 Cup season and both teams would be running Fords. How about that?
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Dover Fall Race Recap
Jimmie Johnson took the lead on lap 176 and was never headed at Dover.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Erasing NASCAR’s Chase
I can only state the repugnance I feel for NASCAR’s Chase so many times without getting repetitive.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 New Hampshire Fall Race Recap
Mark Martin chose the outside lane and held the lead on the final three restarts to assert his claims as a legitimate title contender at New Hampshire.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: All Around NASCAR’s Chosen Ones
Like it or not (and I think I’ve made it pretty clear which side of the fence I stand on over the last five years) … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Richmond Fall Race Recap
Denny Hamlin’s crew consistently got him off pit road first at Richmond, giving their boy a huge boost towards a second career short-track victory.