Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Talladega Fall Race Recap
A shove from the No. 22 car of Dave Blaney gave Jeff Gordon enough momentum to pass his teammate on the last lap at Talladega.
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 Driver Handicaps: 2007 Talladega Fall Race Edition
Jimmie Johnson – Johnson has been on a roll at Talladega as of late: he won here last spring and finished second in April. He …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Kansas Race Recap
Clint Bowyer was trying to reel in Greg Biffle when Juan Pablo Montoya slapped the wall and blew a tire, forcing the race at Kansas to end under caution.
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Lifelock 400 at Kansas Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon won the first two Cup races at Kansas and finished fifth in his third start at the track. He hasn’t had …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Dover Fall Race Recap
Carl Edwards elected to stay out on worn tires during the penultimate caution period at Dover, and he was able to hold off Greg Biffle on four fresh tires.
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Dover Fall Race
Jimmie Johnson – Johnson won both Cup races at Dover in 2002, as well as this event in 2005. He has top-10 finishes in seven of …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Loudon Fall Race Recap
This one at Loudon was pretty well decided when the green flag flew. After resuming the lead on lap 185, Clint Bowyer drove away at will.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Richmond Fall Race Recap
Jimmie Johnson left the pits in the lead during the final caution period at Richmond Saturday night and was never headed.
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Richmond Fall Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon has won here twice and has top-10 finishes in 17 of 29 starts… but his track record lately at Richmond is …
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Fontana Summer Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon won the inaugural race at Fontana in 1997 and has won two additional Cup races here. He finished second at the …