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.

Busch Series Breakdown: 2007 O’Reilly Challenge at Texas

March 27, 2022November 3, 2007 Mike Neff

There were two races going on in the O’Reilly Challenge. The primary race, which was won by Harvick, and Carl Edwards’s race to finish off the series title.

Full Throttle: A New Era Begins for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

March 26, 2022October 30, 2007 Mike Neff

At 9:16 on a Monday morning, Dale Earnhardt Jr. rolled onto the track at Atlanta Motor Speedway, tucked behind the wheel of a No. 5 Chevrolet Impala. As the car climbed up to speed, what was a Twilight Zone-type moment faded away, as those observing came back down to earth and recognized the enormity of …

Busch Series Breakdown: 2007 Sam’s Town 250 at Memphis

March 26, 2022October 27, 2007 Mike Neff

In a Nutshell – The Busch Series race at Memphis was more like a Friday night Demolition Derby than an event that originated from the number two stock car series in America. On a day when almost half of the race was run under the yellow flag, a total of 25 caution flags for 117 …

Full Throttle: Jeremy Mayfield’s Final Shot Could Be Jeff Green’s Last Hurrah

March 26, 2022October 22, 2007 Mike Neff

One week ago, it looked like Jeremy Mayfield‘s Nextel Cup career was nearing a difficult, painful ending. But just when you thought the two-time Chaser was down and out for good… he’s been given one final chance. It was announced on Monday that Mayfield is going to drive the No. 66 car for Haas CNC …

ESPN Putting More Into Their Race Broadcasts than the Super Bowl? You’d Be Surprised

March 26, 2022October 15, 2007 Mike Neff

During the recent meeting between Frontstretch and Rich Feinberg, the Vice President of Motorsports for ESPN, there were quite a few interesting facts that came to light that many of NASCAR’s fans might not be aware of. In an effort to give the network some of the credit for what they do in broadcasting races …

Busch Series Breakdown: 2007 Dollar General 300 at Charlotte

March 26, 2022October 13, 2007 Mike Neff

The Dollar General 300 at Charlotte was once again the playground of the Buschwhackers, as Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards dueled at the front of the pack.

Martin Truex Jr. Joins the Philanthropic Side of NASCAR

March 26, 2022October 13, 2007 Mike Neff

CONCORD, N.C. – Saturday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Martin Truex Jr. announced that he is beginning a new charitable organization to help out needy kids in both his home state of New Jersey and his current home of Mooresville, N.C. Truex wants to take advantage of his position within NASCAR and his success in life …

A Synopsis of the 2007 Bank of America 500 Drivers’ Meeting

March 26, 2022October 13, 2007 Mike Neff

CONCORD, N.C. – As part of the coverage of the Bank of America 500, Frontstretch attended the drivers’ meeting before the race. We realize that this is something that the average fan is not afforded the opportunity to do, so in an effort to take you to places that you don’t normally get to go, …

Ryan Newman Wins 2007 Bank of America 500 Pole Again at Lowe’s

March 26, 2022October 11, 2007 Mike Neff

CONCORD, N.C. – Ryan Newman is about to run his 14th race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway – and for the seventh time, he is going to start from the pole. Newman outdueled Chasers Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch among others to win the right to start up front for the Bank of America 500 Saturday …

You Think You Hate Missed Restarts? ESPN Hates Them Even More

March 26, 2022October 11, 2007 Mike Neff

In NASCAR blogs and forums throughout the Internet one of the key themes that fans often turn their attention to is not the quality of the race, as much as the quality of the race broadcast. If you’ve read the reader comments at the end of many of our articles, you’ve probably noticed a fairly …

Sitting Down with Jason Keller on the Verge of History

March 26, 2022October 11, 2007 Mike Neff

Jason Keller has been racing in the Busch Series for 17 years. Over that time he has won 10 races, scored 81 top fives and 161 top 10s. He has sat on the pole 11 times and his best career points finish was second in 2000 and 2002. The most impressive statistic of all of …

Full Throttle: Time for Concord to Stop Pulling Bruton Smith’s Chain

March 25, 2022October 8, 2007 Mike Neff

This past week, the Concord City Council voted to change the zoning for the Lowe’s Motor Speedway complex to stop the construction of a proposed drag strip.