Sammy Smith Focused on Winning, Maximizing Days in Xfinity Series Rookie Season
Sammy Smith has showed promise in the NASCAR Xfinity Series since his debut – and he finally put it all together for his first win.
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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Stat Sheet: 2023, a Year of Late Cautions Turning Cup Races Upside Down
Three of the first four races of the 2023 Cup Series season have gone into overtime – and every driver that would’ve won in regulation went on to lose.
4 Burning Questions: What Are the Plans for Busch and FedEx in 2024?
With Kevin Harvick retiring and FedEx reducing its presence on the No. 11 car, is it a crossroads for two of NASCAR’s biggest brands?
Kevin Harvick Won’t Be the Next NASCAR Iron Man. Who Will?
Kevin Harvick will retire 14 races short of being NASCAR’s Ironman. Does anyone else have a chance at beating Jeff Gordon’s 797 starts in a row?
Parker Kligerman Wants To Win ‘So Damn Bad’ for 1st Full-Time Ride in a Decade
Parker Kligerman’s Xfinity Series ride with Big Machine Racing is his first full-time NASCAR endeavor since 2013, and he wants to make the most of it.
Stat Sheet: Las Vegas, a Track That Foreshadows Success?
Cup Series winners at Las Vegas have traditionally hit the jackpot for the remainder of the season.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Las Vegas Was Decided by a Pit Stop for the 2nd Year in a Row
Kyle Larson had the field covered at Las Vegas until a pit stop and overtime restart allowed a dominant William Byron to claim victory.
Friday Faceoff: Will Kyle Busch’s Success Help or Hurt Austin Dillon?
Kyle Busch is off to a strong start at RCR. Where does that leave Austin Dillon?
Stat Sheet: Rowdy’s Back
Kyle Busch went out and reminded everyone why he’s ninth on the Cup Series all-time win list.
Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain Fall Short to Kyle Busch on Final Green Flag Run at Auto Club
Neither driver had won at Auto Club and fell just short of doing so in the final opportunity.