Did You Notice?: Don’t Expect a Winless NASCAR Champion Anytime Soon
Kyle Larson’s win Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway left the top nine drivers in the Cup Series standings with at least one victory.
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Did You Notice?: Trackhouse Latest Example of How Unseating NASCAR’s Top Tier Is a Pipe Dream
Four years ago, Trackhouse appeared on the verge of joining NASCAR’s top-tier organizations. Instead, they learned how immovable the hierarchy currently is.
Did You Notice: Has IndyCar Stolen NASCAR’s Fan Base … & Its Mojo?
For the first time in decades, an IndyCar regular-season race more than doubled NASCAR viewership head-to-head. How should stock car racing respond?
Did You Notice?: NASCAR Fans Don’t Watch To Do Math
Fuel mileage racing, like the type we saw Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is leaving too many NASCAR fans tuning out the Cup Series.
Did You Notice?: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Injury Curse Lived On in Alex Bowman
Bowman was the hand-picked choice to replace Earnhardt after concussions derailed his NASCAR career. Turns out they were destined for Bowman, too.
Did You Notice?: If It’s Time For Paul Wolfe & Joey Logano to Divorce?
Logano is in the midst of the worst season of his Cup Series career. Is it time for a shakeup on top of the pit box at Team Penske?
Zane Smith, Carson Hocevar NASCAR Feud Continues: “We’ll Have To Go To Couples Counseling”
The duo spoke through the media about their frustrations with each other both on and off the racetrack.
Did You Notice?: 5 NASCAR Midseason Storylines to Follow in 2026
Denny Hamlin’s seemingly forever chase for his first career NASCAR Cup Series title is just one 2026 storyline taking center stage as the summer heats up.
Frontstretch NASCAR Writer Matt McLaughlin Dead at 66
McLaughlin, a columnist for Frontstretch from 2007-21, was a pioneer in motorsports journalism on the internet and an accomplished author.
Did You Notice?: Noah Gragson Personality What NASCAR, Richard Childress Need
Gragson’s post-race fight with Kevin Magnussen showcased an authenticity NASCAR needs to both win back fans and be a great fit for RCR in 2027.