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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53 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 53rd (2011) Daytona 500
The 2011 Daytona 500 set a record for most lead changes and featured one of the most improbable winners in NASCAR history.
58 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 58th (2016) Daytona 500
What led up to the closest finish in Daytona 500 history?
2023 Top NASCAR Storylines: Kevin Harvick Wraps Up Hall of Fame Career at Phoenix
After 826 starts, 60 wins and the 2014 championship, Kevin Harvick said his final goodbye to the Cup Series at Phoenix.
Stat Sheet: A Statistical Summary of the 2023 Cup Season
The 2023 season in the record books. What were some of its most notable moments?
4 Burning Questions: Did Ross Chastain Set New Standard of Racing Championship 4?
There are 32 drivers outside the Championship 4 that are looking to close out the season with a win.
Teammates Have Nothing But Praise After Ryan Blaney’s 1st Cup Title
Ryan Blaney won the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship with a runner-up finish at Phoenix, and his teammates were more than elated for his triumph.
Faulty Brakes Stop Christopher Bell’s Title Bid Right in Its Tracks
A brake failure on while running sixth on lap 109 brought a premature end to Christopher Bell’s championship hopes.
Justin Allgaier, Sam Mayer & John Hunter Nemechek Reflect on Clean, Thrilling Final Restart for Xfinity Title
The Xfinity title finish was a night-and-day difference in comparison to the chaos of the Truck race Friday night.
Andy Petree Apologized. Why Hasn’t Richard Childress?
RCR was roughly eight seconds away from sending either one or both of its cars to the Championship 4. Instead, it sent neither.