Voice of Vito: Jimmie Johnson in Jeopardy? Jeff Burton Surging? The 2 Square Off with a Title at Stake
What was once the Jimmie Johnson Show now has a new actor on stage in Jeff Burton.
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.
Mirror Driving: Kicking Talladega Out of the Chase, How Regan Lost the Race & Do DNFs Matter?
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: Talladega Blights – Regan Smith Disenfranchised, Jimmie Johnson 1 Step Closer
I am going to forego the normal flowery introduction to this week’s column with a decidedly blunt statement: Regan Smith got screwed out of a … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: Nepotism in Reverse – Kyle Petty’s Days Coming to a Close at Petty Enterprises?
There was a stunning admission made by Patti Petty, wife of NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, reported Sept. 29 in the Winston-Salem Journal. With a few … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: Food for Thought – What’s Broken & What Works in NASCAR
The popular saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” applies to many things in life — especially in racing. As we’ve seen the last … Continue Reading
What’s Vexing Vito: Politics, Religion & NASCAR – Why Can’t Drivers Endorse Their Candidate?
Every four years, the world turns its attention to one of the greatest spectacles to be witnessed by man, a contest that is seen by … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: 2008 NASCAR Chase for the Championship Raises Interesting Questions at the Mystery Mile
NASCAR’s 2008 Championship Chase began in earnest this past Sunday with the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle’s lights out performance (pun … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: Nationwide Series Hails Return of American Muscle With New Car of Tomorrow
If there is one thing that the Nationwide Series has desperately needed, it is an identity. Once viewed as the stepping stone to NASCAR’s premiere … Continue Reading
What’s Vexing Vito: Can Richmond Reignite the Spark So Many Fans Have Lost?
This weekend marks the 26th race of the 2008 Sprint Cup season, and the final race before the fifth annual Championship Chase begins. With David … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: Are We There Yet? 2008 NASCAR Season Plods Into Richmond With Chase Set to Begin – Is Anyone Really Paying Attention?
Mercifully, the Pepsi 500 at California’s Auto Club Speedway has come to a close. A race that has supplanted the beloved Southern 500 at Darlington … Continue Reading