The Frontstretch 5: Closest Finishes Ever
1. NASCAR Cup Series: 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400; 0.002 seconds With five laps to go at Darlington Raceway, Darrell Waltrip said that if Ricky …
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Beside the Rising Tide: Rambling, Gambling Man
I’ve never been much on gambling. Perhaps that’s because I’ve lived most of my adult life in the suburbs of Philly. Our professional sports teams …
Couch Potato Tuesday: A Look Bump Coverage and Kurt Busch in the Booth
Martinsville is an interesting place. By anyone’s standards, it is not the kind of place that would normally host a major event. It’s a small …
2-Headed Monster: Is The Driver or The Car More Important?
This week’s question is racing’s version of “the chicken or the egg” question: does the car matter more than the driver or does the driver …
The 10: Cup Series Power Rankings After Kansas II
Unlike the ROVAL in September, the elimination race for the Round of 12 at Kansas was missing the epic moments that have come to define …
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Chase Elliott Wins 2nd Round of 12 Race, Round of 8 Set
Who’s in the headline In the typical, overreaction world of 24/7 social media and sports talking heads, Chase Elliott has gone from early title dropout …
Up to Speed: Uncertainty Weighing on Furniture Row Racing
Martin Truex Jr. and Furniture Row Racing are nearly one year removed from winning a championship together. They have defended their title well in 2018. …
Chase Elliott Benefits From Kevin Harvick Penalty to Win Hollywood Casino 400
Kevin Harvick’s loss was Chase Elliott’s gain… all over again. For the second time in three weeks, a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race …
Aric Almirola & Kurt Busch Lead Pair of Saturday Kansas Cup Practices
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers took to Kansas Speedway for a pair of practice sessions ahead of Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 on Saturday. Talladega …
Frontstretch Podcast: Joey Gase Talks Career-Best Run at Talladega, Backup Cars
If this week’s Frontstretch Podcast been anything like last weekend’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, it would be boring. That’s not …