Did You Notice? Tragic NASCAR Death Reminder to Push for a Higher Standard
In four years of covering the NASCAR beat, I never “officially” met David Poole. But you don’t have to know him to understand. The word …
The author of Did You Notice? (Wednesdays) Tom spends his time overseeing Frontstretch’s 40+ staff members as its majority owner and Editor-in-Chief. Based outside Philadelphia, Bowles is a two-time Emmy winner in NASCAR television and has worked in racing production with FOX, TNT, and ESPN while appearing on-air for SIRIUS XM Radio and FOX Sports 1's former show, the Crowd Goes Wild. He most recently consulted with SRX Racing, helping manage cutting-edge technology and graphics that appeared on their CBS broadcasts during 2021 and 2022.
You can find Tom’s writing here, at CBSSports.com and Athlonsports.com, where he’s been an editorial consultant for the annual racing magazine for 15 years.
Bowles-Eye View: NASCAR’s Dream Turned Nightmare Wrapped Into 1
One of the biggest struggles we have in life is to try and figure out whether our glass is half-empty or half-full. While contemplating Talladega, …
Did You Notice? Restrictor Plate 1-Hit Wonders & the New Precedent of “Probation”
Did You Notice? Just probation for Casey Mears and Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Did you really expect the sanctioning body to do anything more after their …
Bowles-Eye View: Mark Martin’s Rise Leaves Dale Earnhardt Jr. Flat on His Face
This is a story about two men’s historic rise and fall from grace. As Mark Martin took the checkered flag Saturday night, the desert night …
Did You Notice? Lesa Takes The Helm, NASCAR’s Expensive Engines & No Guts, No Glory
Did You Notice? That not only are the number of car owners shrinking in the NASCAR Cup Series today, but so are the number of …
Bowles-Eye View: Sliced Bread Keeps the Nationwide Series Stale Without His Presence
Driving a limited schedule of Nationwide Series events this season, Joey Logano’s Saturday stampede through the competition won’t translate into a title fight.
Did You Notice? Keselowski Kicking Logano’s Butt, Harvick Unhappy at Intermediates & Nationwide’s No-No?
Did You Notice? What keeps Kevin Harvick from being labeled a serious championship contender? It’s his lifetime performance on 1.5-mile ovals. Those tracks used to …
Beyond the Cockpit: Aric Almirola Makes a Sales Pitch, Mulls His Future & Signs a Shoe?
After earning a full-time ride for the 2009 season, this was the year Aric Almirola was to step out of the shadows and into the …
Bowles-Eye View: Jeff Gordon, NASCAR’s Elder Statesman?
It’s been 12 years since Jeff Gordon made his first start at Texas Motor Speedway in the spring of 1997. I was only 16 but …
Did You Notice? What Jimmie Johnson’s Hiding, Why Patience for NASCAR Owners Pays Off & Driver Depression
Did You Notice? During a garage walkthrough on Friday, the newest edition to Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 cloak of secrecy? It was a dark-blue drape …