NASCAR 101: A Brief History of Auto Club Speedway
Or as it was once called, California Speedway.
Martin Truex Jr.
Couch Potato Tuesday: Bumper-Cam Overreliance Hurts Daytona 500 Broadcast
The Daytona 500 is the biggest day of the year for NASCAR. This year, things were even more important since it was the very first points race for the NextGen car (which must be renamed soon because the name no longer makes sense). The race ended up being quite a bit different than I thought it was going to be: a lot more like a slower version of last year that somehow ended up with the same number of lead changes
Austin Cindric Evades Chaos, Scores 1st Cup Series Win in Daytona 500
After a flip, multiple multi-car crashes and late-race chaos, Austin Cindric emerged as the 2022 Daytona 500 champion on Sunday (Feb. 20) as he survived final-restart challenges from teammate Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Bubba Wallace and others as the field crashed through the Daytona International Speedway trioval behind him. Cindric’s most recent Cup start, at …
NASCAR’s Next Gen Car, Old Habits & Finding the Limit
Out with the old and in with the new.
That’s the overall theme this weekend as NASCAR starts its 2022 season.
The primary stage of transition is the Cup Series’ Next Gen car.
NASCAR’s premier series is no stranger to new cars. This one’s alternate name is Gen 7 for a reason.
What They Said: Daytona 500 Media Day Quotes
Check out what the Daytona 500 competitors had to say Wednesday, Feb. 16, during media day for the 64th annual Great American Race.
Did You Notice?: 2022 NASCAR Storylines Besides the Next Gen
The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is finally upon us.
4 Burning Questions: Who Stands to Gain the Most at the Clash?
Who needs a good run to kick off the Next Gen era? And who’s the favorite?
2022 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings: Nos. 10-1
It’s the final day of Frontstretch‘s 2022 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings, where we’re counting down the top 30 NASCAR Cup Series drivers before the cars hit Daytona International Speedway this month, as voted on by the Frontstretch staff. Who made our top 10? Read on to find out. And if you missed parts one and two, catch up …
Couch Potato Tuesday: Championship 4 Doesn’t Produce a Fun Time at Phoenix
Before we get into the offseason, we must discuss Sunday’s Season Finale 500k at Phoenix.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 Finale at Phoenix
What happened? Kyle Larson won the Season Finale 500 at Phoenix on Sunday (Nov. 7) to clinch his first career NASCAR Cup Series title. Championship 4 contenders Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott finished second, third and fifth, respectively, while Ryan Blaney finished fourth. A win he’ll never forget!@KyleLarsonRacin is the CHAMPION in …
Up to Speed: NASCAR Playoff Points of the Past Revisited
Earlier this year, I explored how NASCAR playoff points earned during the regular season impacted drivers’ performances in the playoffs themselves. The goal of that study was to determine if a driver’s playoff point total could predict when they would be eliminated from title contention. I also wanted to see if there were any notable …
Stock Car Scoop: Are Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports On the Verge of NASCAR Dynasty?
The NASCAR Cup Series championship on Sunday (Nov. 7) at Phoenix Raceway came down to a final round of pit stops, and Kyle Larson’s crew turned in lightning-fast service to springboard him to the lead, as well as the eventual race win and championship. With 10 wins on the season and overall dominance from the …