‘Never Heard Of Him:’ NASCAR Drivers Respond To Stephen A. Smith Jab They’re Not Athletes
Drivers had an aggressive reaction to comments suggesting their ability to drive, including withstanding crashes doesn’t make them athletes.
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.
JJ Yeley Gets 11th With No Ford Friends at Talladega
His team, Hettinger Racing, is set to take a few NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races off.
Up to Speed: Is Kyle Busch Actually Going to Wreck Denny Hamlin?
Busch has now twice publicly hinted that he could do something to Hamlin on the racetrack.
Bringing the Heat: Taylor Gray Feels ‘This Year Hasn’t Gone Our Way’
Also, should be worried about Bristol attendance and TV ratings?
Happy Hour: Ty Gibbs Wins, Tire Talk, Payback & Bristol to Nashville?
Ed Lane, host of The Fast Lane on 93.3 FM Lynchburg and VTRN Sports, returns to talk Gibbs’ first win.
Fire on Fridays: What Songs Should NASCAR Cup Drivers Walk Out to at Bristol?
See what song describes each driver’s 2026 season so far.
Josh Berry on Turning 2026 Around & Lee Pulliam Similarities
Frontstretch caught up with Berry to reflect on his first NOAPS win and talk Pulliam’s and other grassroots racers’ opportunities since.
Cleetus McFarland Survives to Finish O’Reilly Debut
Despite a handful of spins and close calls, McFarland managed to take the checkered flag.
Happy Hour: Gibbs’ New No. 2, NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate & Long Cautions
Ed Lane, host of The Fast Lane on 93.3 FM Lynchburg and VTRN Sports, joins to predict when Ty Gibbs will win.
Stock Car Scoop: Chase Elliott Scores Victory Number 1 for Hendrick Motorsports in 2026
The SCS crew breaks down Elliott’s late surge to steal the win at Martinsville Speedway from a dominant Denny Hamlin.