Mirror Driving: Making History, Penalizing Fairly & Winning NASCAR Fans Back in 2010
Many fans left NASCAR in 2009, citing disappointment with the racing. But what, exactly, should NASCAR do to win them back?
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Full Throttle: With Jimmie Johnson, if It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
Jimmie Johnson hosted his fourth Sprint Cup trophy this past weekend, and for good measure it was his fourth in a row.
Voice of Vito: Jimmie Johnson Continuing to Dominate in Spite of a Dreaded Disease
With Jimmie Johnson on the brink of winning his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship, one thing stands out: Nobody really cares.
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: A Tale of 2 Racetracks
It’s coincidental, but still notable, that the NASCAR Cup Series visits its shortest oval racetrack (Martinsville) then heads off to its longest (Talladega).
Full Throttle: Is Jimmie Johnson’s the Greatest Championship Performance Ever? History Says No
Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 car are on an incredible run over the last four years.
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR’s Hall of Fame Votes Are in & the Committee Got It (Just About) Right
Now with 60 years of NASCAR history to draw on, the sport has selected its first five inductees to the soon-to-be completed Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.
Full Throttle: NASCAR’s Good Ol’ Days Might Not Have Been So Good
After Kyle Busch won his 50th NASCAR national touring series race on his 24th birthday back in May, he made the comment that he would like to win 200 races in the top-three divisions of NASCAR. Though Kyle acknowledged it would not equal the accomplishment of Richard Petty winning 200 Cup level races, many people …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: A Pirate Looks at 50
As some of you may know, after the Pocono wrap-up I’m heading off for the annual family Jersey shore vacation. Fewer of you realize that while I’m taking this time off, I will hit a dubious milestone and turn 50 years of age. Normally, I loathe to discuss my personal life because, frankly, I know …
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Which Nominees Should Make the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010?
With a week off from the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, the writers from Frontstretch decided to take a look at the 25 names nominated for consideration to be one of the first five selections to be enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Since none of your Frontstretch faithful were picked to be part of …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: NASCAR Hall’In Class
I’ve gotten a lot of email from readers asking me which five people I hope, or think, will make up the first set of inductees into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame. I’ve debated the topic with more than a few fans and have to agree that narrowing the group down to just five individuals is a …
Mirror Driving: Joey Logano a Legend Already?, Loudon’s Last Gasp & Who’s Hall of Fame Worthy
Joey Logano’s surprise win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway made him the youngest driver ever to win a Sprint Cup race.
Petty & Earnhardt (Possibly) to Toyota? The Times They Are-a-Changin’
Rumors are just rumors and this time of year sees the mill turn the most. Two weeks ago, Richard Petty Motorsports announced a partnership with Braun Racing to field entries in five Nationwide Series races with drivers Elliott Sadler and Kasey Kahne. The Braun team runs Toyotas, so, despite the press release not mentioning the …