Voice of Vito: Toyota’s Preseason Testing Numbers the Shape of Things to Come?
During preseason testing at Daytona, Las Vegas, and California, there was no mistaking that a good number of Toyotas put up some rather impressive numbers.
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.
The Best of Frontstretch: Give Me a Break – The Significance of Mark Martin Finally Taking the Week Off as Promised
For the first time since the November Atlanta race in 1987, a streak of 621 consecutive races, Mark Martin will not be competing in a NASCAR Cup Series event.
Mirror Driving: A NASCAR Lawsuit Surprise, Junior on the Rise & Who Gets the Testing Prize?
The Kentucky Speedway vs. ISC lawsuit was thrown out Monday in favor of ISC. What does this mean for NASCAR track dates in the foreseeable future?
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Mark Martin
Choosing family and fatherhood over deafening racecars and a gaudy-looking trophy, Mark Martin still managed to get off to the best start of his storied career.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Robby Gordon
There are few things in life that one can bank on: Death, taxes, and Robby Gordon on a road course.
That’s History Profile: Ricky Rudd
Ricky Rudd began his racing career the same way as many of today’s drivers; behind the wheel of something other than a fendered stock car.
Voice of Vito: Hendrick Motorsports’ Decade of Dominance… & Then Some
This weekend in Homestead, one thing is for certain: Hendrick Motorsports will be the team that captures the 2007 Nextel Cup. It will be the … Continue Reading
That’s History Profile: Tiny Lund
Let’s set the record straight. DeWayne Tiny Lund was not a small man by any stretch of the imagination. The name “Tiny” was a term of endearment.
Voice of Vito: Change for the Better – Helping NASCAR’s CoT From Becoming a PoS
It’s no secret that I am not a fan of NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow. Just saying the phrase elicits certain feelings: Anger. Spite. Loathing. Still… … Continue Reading
That’s History Profile: Ned Jarrett
Ned Jarrett was one of the first bonafide superstars of the sport, helping to bring NASCAR to the next level in the early to mid-1960s.