Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Las Vegas Race Recap
On lap 237, Carl Edwards powered around Matt Kenseth to take the lead for the final time, eventually scoring his second consecutive win at Las Vegas.
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: Toyota’s Here… & There Goes the Neighborhood
Another non-native species has become part of NASCAR’s culture over the past five years, threatening to eradicate all competing against it – and that’s Toyota.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Fontana Spring Race Recap
Carl Edwards took the green flag third on the final restart behind Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, overtaking the No. 48 car with 13 laps to go at Fontana.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: So Begins NASCAR’s Task
The NASCAR Cup circuit spends nearly two weeks at Daytona each February. The 500 and the preliminary events leading up to the big race generate …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Daytona 500 Race Recap
Tony Stewart might have landed a cheap shot on Kurt Busch, but Busch got the last laugh, pushing Ryan Newman to a win over the faster car of Stewart at Daytona.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Gatorade Duel 150s at Daytona Race Recaps
Race One The Key Moment: Reed Sorenson teamed up with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the final restart and the duo drove away from the field. …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Everyone’s Opinion Matters in NASCAR
Somewhere in the hurricane of publicity surrounding Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s move to Rick Hendrick’s organization over NASCAR’s offseason, some comments made by Brian France about …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Bud Shootout at Daytona Race Recap
Even though Dale Earnhardt Jr. had hung teammate Jimmie Johnson out to dry earlier, Johnson gave the No. 88 the push it needed to beat Tony Stewart at Daytona.
Racing at the Beach: Tragedy, Triumph & Controversial Finishes at Daytona, 2001-07
Editor’s Note: With the 50th running of the Daytona 500 just days away, we’re proud to present Frontstretch Senior Writer Matt McLaughlin’s “History of Daytona” …
MPM2Nite: Everybody in NASCAR is a Star
I’m actually writing this column not on Sunday but on Saturday night, Groundhog Day 2008. I am told by reliable sources who must remain anonymous …