Ain’t That a Shame – But Who’s to Blame for Bristol?
I am in the minority about the “new” Bristol – I actually enjoyed Saturday’s Cup race, a drowning voice in the face of mounting criticism against the track.
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: 2007 Bristol Night Race Recap
Carl Edwards used the No. 55 car as a pick to pass Kasey Kahne on lap 335, and from there, he drove off into the night at Bristol.
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Bristol Night Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon has won five Cup races at Bristol, but only one of those wins was in the August Night Race. Still, with …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Michigan Summer Race Recap
Pat Tryson’s call to leave leader Kurt Busch out on the track during the final two cautions ultimately proved to the be the correct one at Michigan.
Matt McLaughlin Thinks Out Loud: Kyle Busch – Is It the Rider or His Horse?
In horse racing, they say it is the jockey that matters but even the best can’t win on a pack mule. As it becomes more …
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Michigan Summer Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon has two wins at Michigan, with the most recent triumph coming in 2001. Overall, he has 20 top-10 finishes in 29 …
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Watkins Glen Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon is one of the better NASCAR road racers. While he has four wins at Watkins Glen, oddly enough he hasn’t had …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Pocono Summer Race Recap
On lap 154, Kurt Busch assumed the lead yet again at Pocono, and the rest of the field couldn’t pedal fast enough to keep him in sight.
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Pocono Summer Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon won here in June to score his first Pocono victory since his 1998 dream season. It was his fourth win and …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Brickyard 400 Race Recap
With 10 laps to go, Tony Stewart muscled his way under Kevin Harvick. The two skirmished, but Stewart quickly drove off to an uncontested Brickyard 400 win.