Did You Notice?: Can Austin Cindric Stand Alone Amid Penske Implosion?
Cindric’s future with the organization is a little less certain after his dad, Tim, was fired from his role as president of Penske’s IndyCar operation.
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.
Did You Notice?: 2025 NASCAR Silly Season Storylines
With the first dominoes for 2026 driver changes just weeks away from falling, take a closer look at how the 2025 NASCAR Silly Season is set to play out.
Did You Notice?: 5 NASCAR Tracks That Should Be in the Championship Rotation
Homestead-Miami’s one of the best to have on that schedule, but there’s plenty more we’ll see on the list.
Did You Notice?: If NASCAR Penalties Still Have Any Teeth
Are NASCAR’s punishments working as intended?
Did You Notice?: If NASCAR Short Tracks Are In a Death Spiral?
Recent racing at Bristol, Martinsville and Richmond in the NASCAR Cup Series casts doubt the Next Gen and short tracks will ever mesh.
Did You Notice?: What NASCAR Diecasts, Souvenirs & Parts Tariffs Make More Expensive
Diecast cars are just one of several NASCAR items that will cost more as U.S. tariffs against other companies come into effect this month.
Stat Sheet: Has Denny Hamlin Surpassed Richard Petty & Rusty Wallace as Best Martinsville Racer?
Hamlin’s sixth career win at Martinsville moved him up the all-time ranks. Can he now lay claim to being the best NASCAR racer ever at the paperclip?
Did You Notice?: 6 World Class Drivers Who Could Use The NASCAR Open Exemption Provisional
Here are six championship-level drivers from other racing series who could take advantage of the NASCAR’s new extra spot on the grid.
Did You Notice?: What Age Is Too Old for NASCAR Success?
Can drivers like Josh Berry or Michael McDowell still carry the torch for an older generation? Or will teenage prospects remain the drivers of choice?
Did You Notice?: NASCAR Stage Points Need To Exit, Stage Right
Three wins in the first four races of 2025 still aren’t enough to give Christopher Bell the points lead.