Tommy Thompson Archives

2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Michael Waltrip

August 5, 2022December 17, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

Unfortunately for Michael Waltrip, the statistics speaks for themselves as his full-time Sprint Cup career ended with a whimper, not a bang.

2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Brian Vickers

August 4, 2022November 30, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

Despite a shaky fall, the Brian Vickers train is still on track and steaming along nicely.

Thompson in Turn 5: Robby Gordon’s Sponsorship Woes Signal the End of the “Real” Owner/Driver

August 3, 2022November 18, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

It appears Robby Gordon’s five-year battle to be a competitive full-time Sprint Cup owner/driver is about to come to an end.

Thompson in Turn 5: Jimmie Johnson’s Garage Leadership Misinterpreted by the Media

August 2, 2022November 11, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

There was no shortage of accolades being heaped on the crew of Jimmie Johnson’s Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 by the ABC broadcast crew.

Thompson in Turn 5: Complaining Aside, NASCAR Restrictor-Plate Racing is Here to Stay

July 31, 2022November 4, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

The anti-NASCAR restrictor plate hating crowd had a heyday following the uneventful laps and the spectacular wrecks during the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega.

Thompson in Turn 5: Bob Griese’s Comments Uncalled for, but Situation Handled Well by All Involved

July 30, 2022October 28, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

What Denny Hamlin did not count on is that a remark made by ESPN analyst Bob Griese the previous day would trump his win and the Chase for coverage.

Thompson in Turn 5: Martin/Montoya the Closest Martin Has Come to an On-Track Feud

July 29, 2022October 21, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

Reading between the lines, it would be reasonable for one to assume that Mark Martin should not expect any favors from Juan Pablo Montoya in the future.

Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR’s Hall of Fame Votes Are in & the Committee Got It (Just About) Right

July 29, 2022October 14, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

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.

Thompson in Turn 5: Talladega’s New Catchfence a Needed Improvement Despite the Spin

July 27, 2022October 7, 2009 By Frontstretch Staff

The most talked about ending of the 2009 season was the death-defying finish of the Aaron’s 499 in April, held at always treacherous Talladega Superspeedway.