Voice of Vito: Kyle Busch – Who Else Is Sick & Tired of His Act Besides Me?
It has happened again. The destructive force that may ruin NASCAR as we know it has reared its ugly head once more. No, I am … Continue Reading
Vito is one of the longest-tenured writers at Frontstretch, joining the staff in 2007. He’s been a contributor to several other outlets, including Athlon Sports and Popular Speed in addition to making radio appearances and podcast appearnces here on Stock Car Scoop and Happy Hour. He forever has a soft-spot in his heart for old Mopars, late model Fords, and is generally a warehouse of useless automotive information.
What’s Vexing Vito: Tough Love – Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Tony Eury Jr. Rip Off the Band-Aid & Start the Healing
Well, here we go again – the rumor mill is at Def-Con 2 this week, with talk of Tony Eury Jr.’s imminent demise and departure … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: The Curious Case of Helio Castroneves, David Reutimann & Jenson Button
With the running of the 50th Coca-Cola 600, the biggest weekend of racing has mercifully come to an end… finally. And with Monday’s running of … Continue Reading
What’s Vexing Vito: Carl Long’s Suspension & Fines a Cover-Up for Mayfield Drug-Test Fiasco?
Do any of you remember that Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman movie Wag the Dog? The plot of the movie was that in order to … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: Big 3 Bankruptcies & New Government Mandates Spell Doom for NASCAR & Motorsports
There is no way to be polite about this. The United States auto industry is circling the drain. Two-thirds of the largest manufacturing entities on … Continue Reading
What’s Vexing Vito: Smokin’ Weed or a Smoke Screen? Mayfield’s Suspension for Banned Substance Provides More Questions Than Answers
The biggest story to break in NASCAR over the last few days has been Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension for a positive test of a banned substance … Continue Reading
Mirror Driving: Darlington on Steroids?, the Rookies Rally & NASCAR on Drugs
Welcome to Mirror Driving. Every week, your favorite columnists sit down and give their opinion about the latest NASCAR news and rumors. Love us or … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: The Southern 500 & Darlington – Same as It “Ever Was, Only Different
Darlington, S.C. You’d be hard pressed to find it on a map; but say the name and instantly a flurry of iconic imagery comes flooding … Continue Reading
What’s Vexing Vito: Take Off Your Damned Glasses & Stop Sucking Down That Sugar Water. Do It For Momma…
In yesterday’s installment of Voice of Vito – a particularly poignant exposé and perhaps my finest work ever – I made note of some key … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: Don’t Tread on Thee – 3 Straight Weeks of Nostalgic NASCAR Remind Us What’s Right With Racing
What I’m peeved about aren’t fish sandos or the plight of Joonyer, but how desperately NASCAR needs to preserve what vestiges of the sport’s foundation remain.