Rick works with Frontstretch as a photographer for selected NASCAR races around the country. An avid Transformers collector and music lover, Rick spends his time away from racing furthering his knowledge in both fields. He resides in Texas and is married to Frontstretch Deputy Editor Beth Lunkenheimer.
Josh Bilicki made his 51st career NASCAR start at Kansas Speedway last Friday night (May 10), and that race also happened to be his Gander … Continue Reading
For many years, fans have listened to the driver/team radio communications using handheld scanner devices, sometimes programmed and brought from home. But today, FanVision takes … Continue Reading
Today’s Season Preview Topic: The Nationwide and Truck Series have become rich with young talent once again. Give us the one driver from within those two series you’re watching in 2013, and why.
P. Huston Ladner, Senior Writer: Nelson Piquet Jr., in Trucks, and Travis Pastrana in Nationwide. Piquet has started to show that he is a worthwhile talent in oval racing, after spending the past few years converting his abilities from F1. His win last year shows this maturation and the possibility for more. This year, he’ll again be driving the same equipment as the Truck’s reigning champions, James Buescher, and he should be a contender for the title. A foreign-born driver taking the title would be a big splash for the series and might be the kind of factor to help it maintain its existence and grow.