Frontstretch in the Fast Lane: The Chase Begins at Darlington
Michael Massie joins Ed Lane to discuss the opening race of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase ahead of Darlington.
Michael Massie joined Frontstretch in 2017 and has served as the Content Director since 2020.
Massie, a Richmond, Va., native, has covered NASCAR, IndyCar, SRX and the CARS Tour. Outside of motorsports, the Virginia Tech grad and Green Bay Packers minority owner can be seen cheering on his beloved Hokies and Packers.
Fire on Fridays: Where It Went Wrong & What’s Next for John Hunter Nemechek
Could a weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway have been the culprit to Nemechek’s falling out with Legacy Motor Club?
Happy Hour: Ryan Preece Steals the Chase, Daytona Won’t Wreck & Days of Thunder 2!
Caleb Barnes returns to the show to chat Daytona, Silly Season and Days of Thunder 2.
Scott McLaughlin Gets 2 Milwaukee Top 5s, But Desires Wins
McLaughlin got held up by lapped traffic in both races, including once by his fellow countryman Scott Dixon.
The Pit Straight: IndyCar Hysteria on the Hill
A controversial race in the nation’s capital proved quite a success once boots hit the ground.
Happy Hour: Tommy Kendall on Racing in Washington & IROC Revival
The four-time Trans-Am Series champion joins the podcast.
Penalty Prevents Alex Palou From Clinching Title in Washington
After starting from pole position, it seemed like Palou would be celebrating a fifth title in the nation’s capital.
Fire on Fridays: How a Pointless Points Penalty Killed the NASCAR Cup Chase Drama
The Chase field in the NASCAR Cup Series is likely set, thanks to a 25-point penalty dealt to Ryan Preece in May.
Happy Hour: Kyle Busch Day, Connor Zilisch’s Impact & NASCAR’s 2027 Schedule Takes Shape
On Kyle Busch day, the gang reminisces about one of the best to ever do it.
Stock Car Scoop: Don’t Let Joey Logano Get Hot? Too Late!
Joey Logano held off Chase Briscoe at Richmond to win victory no. 2 of 2026