By Mike Neff

What is it that Mike Neff doesn’t do? The writer, radio contributor and racetrack announcer coordinates the site’s local short track coverage, hitting up Saturday Night Specials across the country while tracking the sport’s future racing stars. The writer for our signature Cup post-race column, Thinkin’ Out Loud (Mondays) also sits down with Cup crew chiefs to talk shop every Friday with Tech Talk. Mike announces several shows each year for the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association. He also pops up everywhere from PRN Pit Reporters and the Press Box with Alan Smothers to SIRIUS XM Radio. He has announced at tracks all over the Southeast, starting at Millbridge Speedway. He's also announced at East Lincoln Speedway, Concord Speedway, Tri-County Speedway, Caraway Speedway, and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol

February 13, 2023August 30, 2011 Mike Neff

Was Brad Keselowski’s win good enough for him to barrel from outside the Power Rankings at the start of the month to our top spot?

Full Throttle: Don’t Look Now but the Irwin Tools Night Race Almost Sold Out

February 8, 2023August 30, 2011 Mike Neff

When the Sprint Cup Series came to the Tennessee mountains in March the stands looked more like an afternoon at Caraway Speedway.

Brad Keselowski Continues Amazing Form, Takes 3rd Win of 2011 Season at Bristol

February 6, 2023August 28, 2011 Mike Neff

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Brad Keselowski technically has not locked up a spot in the Chase after winning his third race of 2011, but it is really just a formality.

Kyle Busch Holds Off Joey Logano to Win 2011 Food City 250 at Bristol

February 6, 2023August 27, 2011 Mike Neff

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Kyle Busch led four times for a race high 186 laps en route to his 50th career Nationwide victory, but not without excitement.

Ryan Newman On 2011 Irwin Tools Night Race Pole at Bristol

February 6, 2023August 27, 2011 Mike Neff

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Ryan Newman has long been known for winning pole positions. Friday afternoon (Aug. 26) he was able to get the job done again.

Kyle Busch On Pole for 2011 Food City 250 at Bristol

February 5, 2023August 27, 2011 Mike Neff

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Kyle Busch laid down the fastest lap during Nationwide Series qualifying to claim the pole position for the 30th annual Food City 250.

Beyond the Cockpit: Andy Hillenburg – Restoring a Racetrack & Fulfilling a Dream

February 4, 2023August 25, 2011 Mike Neff

Frontstretch had a chance to talk with Andy Hillenburg after the announcement that SAFER barriers are going to be installed at Rockingham.

Kevin Harvick Takes 3rd Consecutive Truck Victory at Bristol

February 4, 2023August 24, 2011 Mike Neff

In the end, Kevin Harvick was the victor as others ran low on fuel or wore out their tires at the end of the race.

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan

February 3, 2023August 24, 2011 Mike Neff

Read this week’s Power Rankings to see if your favorite driver moved up after a good tire call at the end or if they slid down after their engine let them down.

Full Throttle: Kyle Busch Faces the Music

February 3, 2023August 23, 2011 Mike Neff

Kyle Busch had his day in court on Tuesday and pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle at 128 mph in a 45-mph zone and no contest to reckless driving.

Beyond the Cockpit: Wes Collier on Lucas Oil Raceway’s NASCAR Future & More

February 1, 2023August 17, 2011 Mike Neff

Frontstretch recently had a conversation with Wes Collier, General Manager of Lucas Oil Raceway, about the future, the move, Thursday Night Thunder and more.

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen

February 1, 2023August 17, 2011 Mike Neff

Marcos Ambrose finally found his way to victory lane Monday, taking charge in a green-white-checkered finish to conquer his personal demons at Watkins Glen.