Voice of Vito: Danica Patrick, NASCAR & IndyCar, Motorsports’ Torrid Love Triangle Heats Up
No doubt, the trio has made one heck of a movie trailer this year: “Danica Patrick, the IndyCar Series and NASCAR.”
Vito is one of the longest-tenured writers at Frontstretch, joining the staff in 2007. 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.
What’s Vexing Vito: It’s About Time – NASCAR Reverting Back to Sane Start Times for 2010
After much speculation, an announcement was made Wednesday that in 2010, NASCAR would enforce uniform starting times for Sprint Cup Series races.
Voice of Vito: Not in NASCAR’s Chase? You’re Far From a 2nd-Class Citizen
More than a few NASCAR fans were up in arms over an admonishment from race stewards to a non-Chase driver after getting an eyeful of the No. 42 Target Chevrolet.
Voice of Vito: Overlooking the Obvious – Media Largely Ignoring Compelling Chase Stories, Handing Johnson Title Prematurely
The flavor of the month syndrome seems to have hit home hardest during the 2009 NASCAR Chase for the Championship.
What’s Vexing Vito: Coming Out on Dodge’s Deeply Depressing Demise in NASCAR
You can only imagine my chagrin at what is happening with the sad state of affairs of the Dodge teams as of late in NASCAR.
Voice of Vito: Strong Chase Starts Not Always a Recipe for Championship Success
Following his fifth win of the season at Loudon this past Sunday, Mark Martin was sure he was dreaming. He had just won a race …
What’s Vexing Vito: Life Beyond the Chase – Putting Things in Perspective for NASCAR’s Other 31 Drivers
Now that the 2009 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup is upon us, the usual band of detractors have come out of the woodwork, citing …
Voice of Vito: Pugliese the Prognosticator – A Comprehensive Guide to the 2009 Chase for the Cup
Following weeks of speculation, rationalization and wild-assed guesses, the field for the 2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship is now set. This week, the …
Voice of Vito: Limpin’ Ain’t Easy – Roush Fenway Trio Stumbling Into Richmond on Carl Edwards’s Broken Foot
Oscar Wilde is quoted as saying, “Life imitates art more than art imitates life.” That came to mind Sunday night following the Pep Boys Auto …
What’s Vexing Vito: Ousting a Veteran Driver at His Best Track for an Unproven Rookie: Par for the Course in NASCAR
It was announced this week that 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Bobby Labonte was going to be replaced, in effect, by Roush Fenway Nationwide Series …