Race Weekend Central

By Stephen Stumpf

Stephen Stumpf is the NASCAR Content Director for Frontstretch, and his weekly columns include “Stat Sheet” and “4 Burning Questions.” Stephen also writes commentary, contributes weekly to the “Bringing the Heat” podcast and is frequently at the track for on-site coverage. A native of Texas, Stephen began following NASCAR at age 9 after attending his first race at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Daytona Disaster Proves NASCAR Change is Needed

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Cole Custer spins out at Daytona International Speedway in August 2022. (Photo: NKP)

#41: Cole Custer, Stewart Haas Racing, Autodesk/HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang, #38: Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports, First Phase Ford Mustang

The NASCAR Cup Series leaves Daytona with more questions than answers after serious concerns with officiating, safety, and the track’s place on the schedule.

Jeremy Clements Shocks What Was Left of the Daytona Field With 2nd Xfinity Win

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Nascar Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered By Coca Cola

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 26: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 26, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Timmy Hill finished runner-up following a final few laps of attrition.