Articles by Beth Lunkenheimer

Content Director Beth heads up management of our 30-person staff, acting as Tom’s main assistant with technology and personnel while working as Frontstretch’s Truck Series expert. The author of Truckin’ Thursdays and the coordinator of the site’s pre and post-race coverage, she also runs a periodic charity column that spotlights when NASCAR gives back. A childhood transplant to Texas, Beth is a 15-year writing veteran who has contributed content to BRANDT and Athlon Sports, among other outlets.

Kyle Busch Clinches Chase Berth with 7th-Place Finish in 2015 Southern 500 at Darlington

July 24, 2020September 7, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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Add Kyle Busch to the list of drivers locked in to the 2015 Chase field. After missing 11 races following injuries sustained in the Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway, the driver of the No. 18 Toyota returned at Charlotte with a blessing from NASCAR to win and get himself into the top …

Truckin’ Thursdays: Attempting to Pick the 2015 Champion

August 2, 2020September 3, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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What do a veteran, a rookie and a sophomore driver all have in common? Easy. All three are knee-deep in what has already been one of the more entertaining championship battles in recent years. Separated by just 15 points, Erik Jones, Matt Crafton and Tyler Reddick have a combined eight wins, 26 top-five and 33 …

Open-Wheel Wednesday: Juan Pablo Montoya’s Sour Grapes

July 25, 2020September 2, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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As the laps clicked off on the IndyCar season finale from Sonoma last Sunday, I watched, wondering if anyone had a shot at using the double points available to upset Juan Pablo Montoya, who had led the standings all year. In the beginning, it looked like he would cruise to the championship by holding steady inside …

Truckin’ Thursdays: Lawsuit Against Justin Boston Highlights Problems With Pay-to-Play

August 2, 2020August 27, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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When Kyle Busch Motorsports and rookie Justin Boston parted ways early last month, the 25-year-old implied the split was performance-based. While it’s not that surprising to see a rookie struggle in his first season behind the wheel in the Truck Series, Boston’s performance was nowhere near that of full-time teammate Erik Jones and part-time Daniel …

The Racing Community Remembers Justin Wilson

August 2, 2020August 25, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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Father, Husband, Friend, just an amazing human being. We will miss you to no end. Love to the Wilson Family. #RIPJustin — Scott Dixon (@scottdixon9) August 25, 2015 Monday evening, the racing world got the news it dreaded. Following an accident at Pocono Raceway Sunday afternoon, IndyCar driver Justin Wilson succumbed to his injuries and …

Tracking the Trucks: 2015 UNOH 200 at Bristol

August 3, 2020August 20, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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In a Nutshell: Rain was the big story for much of the day Wednesday, delaying practice early in the day and placing some doubt on whether drivers would even be able to qualify. But the track stayed dry until late in the UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP; the red flag flew with just 34 laps …

Cole Custer Paces Final 2015 UNOH 200 Practice at Bristol

August 3, 2020August 19, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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Cole Custer posted the fastest lap time in the Camping World Truck Series’ final practice session at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday. With a lap of 126.528 mph (15.165 sec.), Custer led Ryan Blaney by a slim 0.051 sec. John Hunter Nemechek, Ty Dillon and Brandon Jones rounded out the top five. Dalton Sargeant, who …

Truckin’ Thursdays: Series on Life Support Showing Signs of Life

August 3, 2020August 13, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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After weeks – years, even – of struggling to fill fields and dismal truck counts, this week has almost been a rebirth for NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series. Over the last few years, the series has lost numerous teams and drivers, causing a reduction in grid size from 36 down to 32. Entry lists that once saw …

Texas Motor Speedway Reveals Pre-Race Entertainment for AAA Texas 500

August 4, 2020August 10, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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Entertainment for this fall’s Chase race at Texas Motor Speedway is set. Monday morning, track officials announced Sammy Hagar and The Circle will perform the pre-race concert for November’s AAA Texas 500. The Grammy-winning “Red Rocker” along with Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson will headline the Loud and Proud pre-race show presented by American Ethanol. …

Truckin’ Thursdays: Ryan Ellis Making His Mark

August 5, 2020August 6, 2015 written by Beth Lunkenheimer

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Camping World Truck Series driver Ryan Ellis is a man of many talents. From the obvious behind the wheel to spotting and even marketing and sponsorship conversations, the 25-year-old has set out to make a name for himself in NASCAR, and he’s doing it by snapping up every opportunity that comes his way. In fact, …