Thompson in Turn 5: For Michael Waltrip, Due Respect
NASCAR’s resident funny-man, corporate promoter extraordinaire and one of three owner/drivers in the Sprint Cup Series is geared-up and offering his opinions on most anything …
Thompson in Turn 5
Thompson in Turn 5: Good NASCAR Racing a Cure for the Economic Blues
Editor’s Note: Enjoy Frontstretch Columnist Tommy Thompson on a new day this year… starting today, his popular Turn 5 column moves to Thursdays each week …
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR Stars Weigh in, for Better or Worse, on Big-3 Bailout Debate
The growing worldwide financial crisis seems to be growing larger, more confusing and more controversial every day. While not be a topic particularly appropriate for …
Thompson in Turn 5: Jamie McMurray – Predictions of His Demise Were Premature
Roush Fenway Racing appears to be heading into 2009 with all five of its cars hitting on all cylinders. Considering four of those men will …
Thompson in Turn 5: Blame Slumping NASCAR Attendance on the Economy & Oh, Yeah… Jimmie Johnson
It is difficult to determine where the blame lies for race enthusiasts turning away from the final weeks of the Chase, but there’s no denying …
Thompson in Turn 5: Jack Roush’s Ideas to Revamp Chase Aside, Let’s Give Fans a Break
Whether Jimmie Johnson, with a seemingly insurmountable 183-point lead in the Chase to the Cup, actually closes the deal this season is yet to be …
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR Racing & Politics Not a Good Mix
Who will win the 2008 presidential election is still anybody’s guess. But when it comes to NASCAR, who they want to win isn’t even in …
Thompson in Turn 5: As News From Detroit Worsens, Changes for NASCAR Are Inevitable
In these troubled times we live in, the average American citizen is worried about the ramifications of a $750 billion economic bailout. But what about …
Thompson in Turn 5: Robby Gordon Continuing to Defy Conventional Wisdom
Not since the days of independent driver Dave Marcis, who through sheer determination managed to earn a living as a Cup driver and team owner, …
Thompson in Turn 5: Paul Menard’s Departure to Yates Leaves DEI in Need of Help
News that driver Paul Menard and his father’s sponsor dollars will soon part ways with Dale Earnhardt Inc. seems to lend credence to the prediction …