The Frontstretch: 2007 Frontstretch Writing Schedule by Thomas Bowles -- Friday March 2, 2007

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2007 Frontstretch Writing Schedule

Thomas Bowles · Friday March 2, 2007

 

Have a Frontstretch column you just can’t get enough of, or not sure what each one is supposed to be about? Well, check out this schedule to find out exactly what’s coming your way every week on The Frontstretch…and follow the links to find out more about your favorite staff members and some of their archived work!

MONDAY
Bowles-Eye View (Tom Bowles)
NASCAR commentary from Frontstretch’s Managing Editor and SI.com contributor, collecting all the latest news and inside info each weekend from the track.

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud (Matt McLaughlin)
Nextel Cup race recap and commentary on the week of news that was, straight from one of the sport’s most well-known and respected writers.

Nextel Cup Rookie Report (Tony Lumbis)
Nextel Cup rookie news, reviews, and commentary from a Frontstretch writer with a yellow stripe on his back himself.

Bubble Breakdown : Tracking The Top 35 In Nextel Cup Owner Points (Mike Lovecchio)
All the latest news on the Nextel Cup “bubble” teams fighting for a spot in the coveted Top 35…and the “locked in” qualifying exemption that goes with it.

Ten Points To Ponder (Becca Gladden)
The Insider Racing News and popular freelance columnist gives us ten things that should be stuck in our head after a wild weekend of racing in NASCAR’s top three series.

TUESDAY
Who’s Hot / Who’s Not In Nextel Cup (Cami Starr)
Our fantasy insider gets right to the stats sheet to track some trends of who’s doing well – and falling flat – in NASCAR Nextel Cup these days.

Running Their Mouth (Beth Lunkenheimer)
NASCAR Nextel Cup quotes of the week, as the drivers, car owners, and crew chiefs let off some steam – and give us some insight – into their weekends at the track.

Full Throttle (Mike Neff)
NASCAR commentary.

Numbers Game (Kim DeHaven)
A “Did You Know?” Statistical Column on the last Nextel Cup race, going inside the numbers to give you all the important info you need to take away from each event.

WEDNESDAY
Frontstretch Top Ten (Kim DeHaven, Amy Henderson, Jeff Meyer)
NASCAR comedy at its finest; let’s just say David Letterman has nothing on us!

Mirror Driving (Frontstretch Staff)
A roundtable chat featuring several of your Frontstretch favorites, this weekly column tackles all the NASCAR news and controversy. We analyze the past, argue the present, and predict the future of Nextel Cup, Busch Series, and Truck Series racing – all with a little bit of light humor thrown in.

Thompson In Turn 5 (Tommy Thompson)
Sophisticated NASCAR commentary with a relaxed, easygoing style…but always with a central point that makes you think.

The Voice Of Vito (Vito Pugliese)
Our newest NASCAR commentary, Vito makes us laugh and sometimes borders on the politically incorrect…but always makes sure to get his point across.

THURSDAY
Beyond The Cockpit (Frontstretch Staff)
Weekly interviews with several of NASCAR’s top stars. This year’s participants have included Paul Menard, David Reutimann, and Bobby Labonte.

Voices From The Heartland (Jeff Meyer)
An edgy NASCAR commentary that pulls no punches…but usually leaves you doubled over with laughter by the time you’re through.

Fanning The Flames (Matt Taliaferro)
Our weekly NASCAR fan question and answer segment, put together by Athlon Sports Managing Editor and Frontstretch Contributing Writer Matt Taliaferro. Email him at matt.taliaferro@frontstretch.com to get your question answered now!

Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps (Matt McLaughlin)
Matt gives us a sneak preview into how the Top 20 in Nextel Cup points have fared at the next race on the schedule – and leaves it up to you to determine how each one will do this time around.

Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans (Cami Starr, Mike Neff)
Our main fantasy guru teams with Mike to give you all the latest info on which drivers will lead you to a fantasy gold mine of points during the upcoming race weekend – and which ones will lead you to a bunch of rotten eggs.

FRIDAY
Holding A Pretty Wheel (Amy Henderson)
NASCAR commentary.

Turn 5 (Tommy Thompson and C. Otto)
NASCAR-Inspired Comic Strip featuring Phil and his motley crew of racing misfits, determined to find their place on the Nextel Cup circuit…and wreaking havoc on their way to the top.

Tearing Apart The Trucks (Beth Lunkenheimer)
A biweekly look at the state of the Truck Series.

Second Fiddle : A Look Around The Busch Series (Various)
A biweekly look at the state of the Busch Series.

Driven To The Past (Vito Pugliese)
Each week, Vito takes us back in time, taking a look at the profiles of some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers. Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, and Harry Gant are just some of the veterans that have been featured throughout this year’s journey back through history.

SUNDAY
Busch Breakdown (Toni Heffelfinger)
Weekly race recap of the Busch Series event, with all the latest news and information you need to know.

Tracking The Trucks (Beth Lunkenheimer)
Weekly race recap of the Truck Series event, with all the latest news and information you need to know.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Frontstretch Newsletter (Frontstretch Staff)
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Coming Soon!

David Starr Driver Diary (Nikki Krone)
David’s thoughts on life driving the No. 10 MAXX Force Diesel Ford F-150 in the Craftsman Truck Series – in his own words. (run biweekly – Fridays)

Rick Crawford Driver Diary (Toni Heffelfinger) Rick’s thoughts on life driving the No. 14 Circle Bar Ford F-150 in the Craftsman Truck Series – in his own words. (run biweekly – Fridays)

That’s History (Amy Henderson)
Historically-based interviews on key moments in NASCAR history. (Replaces Driven To The Past On Some Fridays)

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