Bowles-Eye View: Opportunity Gained, Opportunity Lost, a Pocono Rollercoaster for 2
The latest 500-mile marathon at Pocono turned into a numbers game, a NASCAR story of two racers striving to be the best when only one could stand on top.
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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Source Claims Juan Pablo Montoya Threatened Legal Action vs. Ryan Newman
In late-breaking news this morning (June 10), Jim Noble from SIRIUS is reporting that Juan Pablo Montoya threatened legal action against Ryan Newman.
Did You Notice? Bad Breaks, NASCAR’s Wildcard Contenders & Ratings 101
Did You Notice? How one bad break, however small can change the course of a NASCAR team forever?
Fact or Fiction: Penalty Punch, Catering to Ryan Newman & Shaky Secrets
After a Monday shakeup at Stewart-Haas Racing, any thought Ryan Newman would take his technical and driving talent somewhere else has been wiped away.
Did You Notice? Establishing Consistency, NASCAR’s Big Picture & Quick Hits
Did You Notice? The inconsistency of NASCAR’s Sunday caution calls at Charlotte?
Fact or Fiction: Releasing a NASCAR Veteran at the Right Time
One of NASCAR’s savviest car owners may have realized that, at Mark Martin’s age, the chances of him remaining a championship contender are slim to none.
Bowles-Eye View: Almost Just Doesn’t Cut It – The Missed Opportunity 600
To Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s credit, of all the drivers hurting after the Missed Opportunity 600 he appeared to take defeat well in stride.
Did You Notice? Big-Name, Open-Wheel NASCAR Risks, the Marcus Marketing Experiment & Speeding Towards What?
Did You Notice? How the next wave of stock car drivers don’t come from stock car backgrounds?
Did You Notice? Split-Screen Cheering Gone Insane, NASCAR David Beats Goliath & Too Much Parity
*Did You Notice?* … Three days after Dover, and all we can talk about is NASCAR’s decision to allow split-screen commercials?
Fact or Fiction: Crew Chief Changes & NASCAR All-Star Inclusions in a Perfect World
With the All-Star Race next up on our plate, it’s time to stop, take a breather and reflect on the first third of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season.