Stephen Stumpf is the NASCAR Content Director for Frontstretch and is a three-year veteran of the site. His weekly column is “Stat Sheet,” and he formerly wrote "4 Burning Questions" for three years. He also writes commentaries, contributes to podcasts, edits articles and is frequently at the track for on-site coverage.
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Up Speed: Tyler Reddick’s Nightmare Summer Means Nothing
Reddick has an average finish of 24.2 in his last nine starts, but a points reset will erase all the woes he’s had this summer.
NASCAR Points Standings After Iowa
Check the updated standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at Iowa Speedway.
Up to Speed: Nothing But Negativity as NASCAR Enters Off Week
Everyone has a bad taste in their mouth after Indy that they won’t be able to get rid of until Iowa.
NASCAR Points Standings After Indianapolis & IRP
Check the updated standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Up to Speed: Who Else Will Snap Their Winless Streak in 2026?
Joey Logano won for the first time in over a year at North Wilkesboro. Who else will do the same in the final 15 races of the season?
NASCAR Points Standings After North Wilkesboro
Check the updated regular season standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Up to Speed: Atlanta Is What Daytona & Talladega Should Be
Atlanta is a callback to an era of racing at Daytona and Talladega before the current Cup car.
NASCAR Standings After Atlanta & Lime Rock
Check the updated regular season standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at EchoPark Speedway and Lime Rock Park.
Up to Speed: Let’s End the Next Gen NASCAR Flat Tire Debacle Once And For All
It’s year five of the Next Gen car, and we’re still seeing cars get stuck with flat tires, just as they did in year one.

