The Underdogs Have Their Day
We learned a lot in NASCAR’s Gatorade Duels Thursday. Unfortunately, “learning” for the drivers up front leads to a roll of the dice on quality … Continue Reading
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.
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.
We learned a lot in NASCAR’s Gatorade Duels Thursday. Unfortunately, “learning” for the drivers up front leads to a roll of the dice on quality … Continue Reading
Did You Notice?… One of the more under-reported stories of Speedweeks, thus far is not who’s sitting in the front row but who just missed … Continue Reading
This offseason should have been two-plus months of rest, rehabilitation, and outright relaxation for Denny Hamlin. Why not? He’s one of only two drivers who … Continue Reading
Monday night, after the Super Bowl. It marks the end of NFL season, but the beginning of a slow transition where NASCAR once again preps … Continue Reading
One of the most storied careers in motorsports came to an end Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After 882 starts in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, … Continue Reading
Roger Penske’s team got some relief Tuesday from NASCAR’s Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook, as he chose to reduce penalties assessed to that organization at … Continue Reading
Did You Notice?… How the reduction of a suspension, from six weeks to two on Tuesday came without any rhyme or reason? I say that … Continue Reading
Here’s some quick facts to get you ready for Sunday’s 188-lap showdown in Alabama. NASCAR’s largest track on the circuit, it’ll be the second of … Continue Reading
A three-member panel Wednesday unanimously upheld penalties assessed to Penske Racing after pre-race inspection at Texas Motor Speedway. Comprised of Pocono President Brandon Igdalsky, Bowman-Gray … Continue Reading
Did You Notice?… How already, nine races in, we can make some judgments on NASCAR’s Silly Season moves? In an unusual 2012, there were only … Continue Reading