Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 New Hampshire Fall Race Recap
On the final restart with 12 laps to go, Greg Biffle muscled his way past Jimmie Johnson to the subdued delight of anyone left awake at New Hampshire.
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: “NASCAR” Nation Lets Out a Collective Yawn
After all the hoopla and hype, the combatants for this year’s 10-race Chase, the fifth iteration of this championship format, are finally decided. Undoubtedly, some … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Richmond Fall Race Recap
Tony Stewart ran down Jimmie Johnson with 10 laps to go, but Johnson found enough speed to prevail at Richmond in a battle of the home improvement centers.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: NASCAR “Silly Season” is Actually a Very Serious Matter
I’ve always been uncomfortable with “Silly Season,” the phrase used to describe the portion of the year where drivers, sponsors and team owners decide who … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Bristol Night Race Recap
On lap 469, Carl Edwards used his bumper to nudge the No. 18 car aside and do something nobody else had done all night at Bristol, pass Kyle Busch.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: What Being a NASCAR Fan Used to Be Like
I don’t know if it’s the passing of the years or the consuming of beers, but I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how different … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Michigan Summer Race Recap
Once Carl Edwards’s pit crew returned him to the track with the lead after the final pit stop, it was his race to lose at Michigan.
Remembering a NASCAR Legend: Tim Richmond – Part II
Editor’s Note: Wednesday, Aug. 13 marked the 19-year anniversary of a tragic death of one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers – and most controversial figures. Matt … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Watkins Glen Race Recap
The Key Moment Dale Earnhardt Jr. pitted under caution on lap 66, handing the lead to Kyle Busch – who would never come close to … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: It’s Not Easy Being Green… So NASCAR Better Start
A not so amusing thing happened to me one night last week while I was fueling up my black and gold ’76 Trans Am en … Continue Reading