Michael Waltrip, NASCAR, Swan Racing Come Together For Sandy Hook
It’s not often these days that a two-time Daytona 500 winner, a NASCAR CEO, an underdog team looking to stake its place in the sport … Continue Reading
The Frontstretch Staff is made up of a group of talented men and women spread out all over the United States and Canada. Residing in 15 states throughout the country, plus Ontario, and widely ranging in age, the staff showcases a wide variety of diverse opinions that will keep you coming back for more week in and week out.
Voices From the Cheap Seats: NASCAR Thoughts Of Optimism and Pessimism
As I start my 10th year of writing about NASCAR for Frontstretch, I find it even harder than in years past to get “really excited” … Continue Reading
2013 NASCAR Fantasy Preview: Old Favorites And Diamonds In The Rough
Daytona is just around the corner, so it’s time to rev up that NASCAR fantasy engine again. When it comes to playing fantasy sports, we … Continue Reading
Speeding Through Summer: Weekly NASCAR Fan Q&A Includes MWR, J.J., More
Finally, we are here. Gone is the hype and hoopla of the Super Bowl. Now, we’re staring face first into the motorsports giant and that … Continue Reading
Mirror Driving: Offseason Reflections, NASCAR Diversity And Unlimited Rule Changes
Welcome to “Mirror Driving.” Every Wednesday, your favorite columnists sit down and give their opinion about the latest NASCAR news, rumors, and controversy. Love us … Continue Reading
Top Ten Rejected Fan Votes For The Sprint Unlimited
*10.* The Encore:* Choose what Juan Pablo Montoya will blow up THIS year!
*9.* New windshield name decals replaced with Twitter handles. The driver with the most new followers gets the victory.
*8.* Dunk the Dodo: Fans select one lucky driver to sit in a dunk tank during driver intros, while the rest take their best shot at him as they walk across the stage.
Fool’s Gold? Foolish Decision? Gambles Of NASCAR Superstar 2nd Chances
In the 1996 NBA draft, the Portland Trail Blazers took a chance on a 6-foot-11 center straight out of high school named Jermaine O’Neal. Although … Continue Reading
Sonya Stat, 2013 Edition: Will It Be A Lucky Year For Kyle Larson?
Are there really only 12 days left until the drop of the green flag for the Daytona 500? Where did the winter go? Our Twitter … Continue Reading
Mirror Driving: Daytona 500 Or Indy 500… Which Is Bigger Now?
*Which is bigger in America today: the Daytona 500 or the Indy 500?*
Amy: Indy. It has more prestige, more history, more mystique.
Summer: I’m with Amy. It’s the history and prestige that makes it bigger. More non-race watching Americans know the Indy 500 better than the Daytona 500.
Pace Laps: Winning Races Pays Off! (Duh) Plus NASCAR’s Diversity Dreams
*Cup Series: Four Hall Of Fame Classes Showcase An Easy Trend – Winning Races Counts* The fourth Hall of Fame induction, held in Charlotte over the weekend was a smooth transition through every one of NASCAR’s eras, from its humble beginnings racing “stock cars” to the modern, corporate version of growth that led to this building’s construction. You had one of the sport’s earliest champions, Herb Thomas, who earned his spot by taking home the trophy in 1951 and ’53. Then, there was Buck Baker, the sport’s first back-to-back titlist in 1956-’57 who was competitive all the way into the early 1960s.