Voice of Vito: Turn That Frown Upside Down, DEI/Ginn Merger Has Upside All Around
Last week, the circle-track world was up in arms about the goings-on at Ginn Racing. The former MB2 Motorsports team was suddenly in dire straits.
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.
That’s History Profile: Phil Parsons
Phil Parsons is probably best known to race fans as part of the trio that make up the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series color commentating team for SPEED.
Voice of Vito: Kyle Busch – There’s Nothing More Dangerous Than a Man With Nothing Left to Lose
“You better not try to stand in my way As I’m a walking out the door, Take this job and shove it I ain’t workin’ … Continue Reading
That’s History Profile: Fred Lorenzen
Fred Lorenzen got started early in racing’s golden era as well, having built his first car when he was 13 years old.
Voice of Vito: Green & 13 Unlucky as Ever for Ginn Racing
At Daytona in February, Mark Martin made his debut for Ginn Racing by winning the Daytona 500… but losing the Daytona 505 by little more … Continue Reading
That’s History Profile: Greg Sacks
Greg Sacks was a successful driver in the early ’80s, having won 17 events, including the 1982 Stafford Motor Speedway track championship.
Mirror Driving: Does 1 Win Drive Hamlin to New Heights? Was Musgrave’s Suspension Right? & NASCAR Penalties – Too Much or Too Light?
With his win on Sunday, has Denny Hamlin vaulted into position to be Jeff Gordon’s most serious challenger for the championship?
Voice of Vito: What’s in a NASCAR Suspension?
It’s the circle of life, Simba; as one suspension ends, two more begin without so much as a hesitation with NASCAR’s new, by-the-book mentality in place.
That’s History Profile: Ricky Craven
Ricky Craven began his career at Unity Raceway in Unity, Maine, where he won Rookie of the Year in 1982.
What’s the Call: Are NASCAR’s Penalties Against Jeff Gordon & Jimmie Johnson’s Teams Too Severe?
Earlier this week, NASCAR came down hard on the No. 24 and No. 48 teams for failing pre-race inspection at Infineon. Did the sport come down too hard?