Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Centurion Boats at the Glen
Jeff Gordon spun himself out heading into turn 1 with two laps to go, setting up a furious battle between Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards for the win at the Glen.
The author of Did You Notice? (Wednesdays) Tom spends his time overseeing Frontstretch’s 50+ 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.
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Bowles-Eye View: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Refuses to Stop Doing His Job
Since Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s decision to leave his job at DEI, the knowledge Junior would be moving on has only become more pronounced since June.
Busch Series Breakdown: 2007 NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Montreal
Through a wild 75 laps, Canada’s inaugural Busch Series race didn’t disappoint. In the end, it took ttwo burnouts to figure out the actual NAPA Auto Parts 200 winner.
Bowles-Eye View: Tony Stewart Threatening to Make Indy His Personal Playground
Darrell Waltrip and Bristol. Bill Elliott and Michigan. Dale Earnhardt and Talladega. Looks like the formula’s in place for Tony Stewart and Indianapolis.
Bowles-Eye View: Sterling Marlin Can’t Outrace Father Time
I grew up watching Sterling Marlin at his best. With bated breath as a 14-year-old, I watched the final laps of the 1995 Daytona 500, … Continue Reading
Busch Series Breakdown: 2007 Gateway 250
Reed Sorenson survived the carnage of wrecked racecars and a late challenge by Scott Wimmer to take the checkered flag first in Saturday night’s Gateway 250.
Bowles-Eye View: Tony Stewart’s Win, Gibbs’s Momentum Tilting Luck Away From Hendrick
With a little luck, we can help it out. We can make this whole damn thing work out. With a little love, we can lay … Continue Reading
Bowles-Eye View: There’s No Crying in NASCAR… Except for Jamie McMurray
The screaming on the radio was so deafening, Jamie McMurray couldn’t clear his head. The third-closest finish in NASCAR history had just taken place, and … Continue Reading
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Pepsi 400 at Daytona
Carl Edwards looked three-wide but thought better of it on the last lap at Daytona, leaving teammate Jamie McMurray free to catch the perfect side draft.
Mirror Driving: Does 1 Win Drive Hamlin to New Heights? Was Musgrave’s Suspension Right? & NASCAR Penalties – Too Much or Too Light?
With his win on Sunday, has Denny Hamlin vaulted into position to be Jeff Gordon’s most serious challenger for the championship?