Did You Notice? NASCAR Championship Collusion, Poor Media Manners & Salvaging 2009
Did You Notice? Some questions from my NASCAR media brethren that made me blush this week?
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.
Bowles-Eye View: Who’s the Best NASCAR Free Agent Left?
With the 2009 Silly Season circus coming to a close, there’s more drivers left than rides to fill in the NASCAR Cup Series these days.
Bowles-Eye View: Fuel-Mileage Finishes Adding Fuel to NASCAR Fans’ Fire?
Running out of gas is a part of racing, but never has it played more of a role in NASCAR than within the last 2-3 years.
Did You Notice? NASCAR’s Burning to the Ground & Why the Truck Series Stays Sound
Did You Notice? The out-and-out rebellion going on in every aspect of NASCAR right now?
Did You Notice? Busch Brothers Burn Crew Chiefs Out, Officiating Mistakes & NASCAR on WWE?
Did You Notice? Both Busch brothers caused their crew chiefs to burn out at the same time?
Bowles-Eye View: Chase Overload Cuts NASCAR Storylines to Pieces
Not only has the Chase overshadowed Hamlin’s successful weekend, it’s condensed the final 10 races into a select few, predetermined storylines.
TRG Trying Hard to Take the Next Step
Few observers thought the unsponsored, single-car team of TRG Motorsports would make it through an entire season – least of all owner Kevin Buckler.
Did You Notice? NASCAR Driver Development Busts, Ridiculous Race Names & Why Restarts Are Crazy
Did You Notice? Being the Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series can be the equivalent of the Kiss of Death?
Bowles-Eye View: 5 Things to Look for in NASCAR’s Final 5 Races of 2009
With a bout of pneumonia the past two weeks combined with trying to seal up the NASCAR Nationwide Series title, Kyle Busch’s Chase has taken a back seat.
Bowles-Eye View: Help Wanted! NASCAR’s Charlotte Buzz Goes Silent
With race shops a stone’s throw away, NASCAR’s hometown race proves the perfect place to finalize plans, announce new teams and generate buzz for next year.