Race Weekend Central

NASCAR 101: Let’s Meet the COTA Road Course Ringers

2023 Daytona WEC Jenson Button Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

So many ringers for COTA across all three series. Here’s a primer on them.

Friday Faceoff: Would an Electric Vehicle Event Help NASCAR Grow?

2023 Cup Phoenix I William Byron checkered flag (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Our writers discuss a hypothetical electric vehicle event, NASCAR’s latest penalties, and what would make William Byron Hendrick’s top dog.

Friday Faceoff: Will Kyle Busch’s Success Help or Hurt Austin Dillon?

NASCAR Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Kyle Busch is off to a strong start at RCR. Where does that leave Austin Dillon?

Friday Faceoff: Does It Matter if There Is No Cup Race in Southern California?

2020 Fontana Auto Club Cup Clint Bowyer Jimmie Johnson pack racing NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Does it matter if there’s no NASCAR Cup Series points race in Southern California next year? If it does, where should the race be? Zach Gillispie: Let’s make one thing clear: The Los Angeles Coliseum should not be a points race. Yes, it’s been fun racing there, but it is a gimmick for TV money. …

Read more

Friday Faceoff: Who Is Under the Most Pressure in 2023?

Kyle Busch

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Our writers ponder who’s on the hot seat, which new driver/team combo will hit it off in 2023 and who will win Cup Series Rookie of the Year.

Sign up for the Frontstretch Newsletter

A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.com