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.
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.
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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.
Bringing the Heat: Cole Custer Trying To Climb the Cup Mountain
The former Xfinity champion talks his return to the premier series.
Did You Notice?: Kyle Busch Is Back. Or Is He?
The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has had a strong start to 2025. But is it smoke and mirrors?
Did You Notice?: Carson Hocevar Next on the NASCAR Neutered List?
Last year’s Rookie of the Year has an aggressive on-track personality that most of the field wants cut off at the pass.
Did You Notice?: NASCAR’s Boring William Byron Problem. Can It Be Fixed?
Byron has put together some championship-caliber performances recently. So why aren’t more race fans on board?