Voice of Vito: Don’t Shoot the Messenger – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Asks Journalists for Their Opinion
I have been ordered by the most powerful man in NASCAR to write this article. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Vito is one of the longest-tenured writers at Frontstretch, joining the staff in 2007. With his column Voice of Vito (monthly, Fridays) he’s a contributor to several other outlets, including Athlon Sports and Popular Speed in addition to making radio appearances. He forever has a soft-spot in his heart for old Mopars and presumably oil-soaked cardboard in his garage.
Voice of Vito: Room for 1 More – Road Courses Prove Their Place in NASCAR
This past weekend’s events in the Nationwide and Sprint Cup series proved why we need more road courses and why there needs to be one in the Chase.
What’s Vexing Vito?: Random Observations at Michigan
Walking through the garage area at Michigan International Speedway a couple of weeks ago, I was struck by a number of things.
What’s Vexing Vito?: Vito Pugliese Rejoins Frontstretch Staff After NASCAR Break
With NASCAR returning to my backyard this weekend, however, I will be back in full force, providing coverage from Michigan International Speedway.
Voice of Vito: Up In Smoke – Yunick’s Hall of Fame Legacy Burns in Daytona Beach
The remainder of NASCAR legend Henry “Smokey” Yunick’s shop – aka, “The Best Damn Garage In Town” was destroyed by fire in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Voice of Vito: 3 NASCAR Teams on the Verge of Victory & Utter Panic
The 2011 NASCAR season remains a crapshoot as to who is in and who is out as far as qualifying for the title Chase.
What’s Vexing Vito? Still Too Many Stuck Throttles in NASCAR
For the most part, stuck throttles had been a thing of the past in NASCAR until this past weekend at Martinsville.
Voice of Vito: Quantity vs. Quality – Comparing the Nationwide Records of Mark Martin & Kyle Busch
Mark Martin has conceded in recent weeks that Kyle Busch will likely pass him for the Nationwide Series wins record over the next couple of months.
Voice of Vito: 5 Races, 5 Contenders – Who’s Stood Out to Take NASCAR Cup Title in 2011
You could make an argument that each of the emerging favorites to contend for this year’s 2011 NASCAR Cup title ran inside the top 10 for most of Sunday.
What’s Vexing Vito?: Bristol Brings Out the Worst in Everyone
After a relatively quiet weekend in Thunder Valley, it’s heartening to see Bristol still brings out the worst in some people, chief among them Kevin Harvick.