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.

Running Their Mouth: 2009 Pocono 500

June 30, 2022June 8, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a peek at what the drivers were thinking following the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway.

Tracking the Trucks: 2009 WinStar Casino 400 at Texas

June 30, 2022June 8, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

In a Nutshell: Todd Bodine took the checkered flag 1.321 seconds ahead of Matt Crafton to win the WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night (June 5). Bodine gambled on fuel strategy and won, scoring his fifth victory at the mile-and-a-half track. Colin Braun, Johnny Benson and Rick Crawford rounded out …

Running Their Mouth: 2009 Autism Speaks 400 at Dover

June 30, 2022June 1, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a peek at what the drivers were thinking following the Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway.

Tracking the Trucks: 2009 AAA Insurance 200 at Dover

June 30, 2022May 31, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

In a Nutshell: Brian Scott took the checkered flag 0.435 seconds ahead of Dennis Setzer to win the rain-delayed AAA Insurance 200 Saturday afternoon at Dover International Speedway. Scott and crew chief Jeff Hensley gambled and didn’t pit on the final caution, allowing Scott to jump to the front of the field and hold on …

Tearing Apart the Trucks: JR Fitzpatrick Debuts With KHI

June 29, 2022May 28, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

When the 2009 Camping World Truck Series season began, JR Fitzpatrick planned to run full-time in search of becoming the 2009 Raybestos Rookie of the Year. Last month, all of that changed when TRG Motorsports announced they would run a reduced schedule due to a lack of financial support for the team. At the time, …

Running Their Mouth: 2009 Coca-Cola 600

June 29, 2022May 26, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a peek at what the drivers were thinking following the rain shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

Running Their Mouth: 2009 Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte

June 29, 2022May 18, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a peek at what the drivers were thinking following the Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

Tracking the Trucks: 2009 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte

June 29, 2022May 17, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

In a Nutshell: Ron Hornaday Jr. took the checkered flag 1.669 seconds ahead of Kyle Busch to win the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Friday night at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte. Hornaday Jr. held off a hard charge from Busch on the final restart with 23 laps remaining to score his 40th career Camping …

Tearing Apart the Trucks: The Struggles of Trail Motorsports

June 28, 2022May 14, 2009 By Beth Lunkenheimer

The Camping World Truck Series hits the track again tonight at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. At Kansas Speedway, the Truck Series saw its first short field. That came as a surprise because I expected it to happen sooner considering that all through the off season, the big news was the economy and the effect it would …