The final piece of the 2021 NASCAR national series has fallen into place, as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series announced its 22-race schedule Nov. 19. As with the Cup and Xfinity series schedules, the 2021 Truck circuit brings multiple changes and venue moves, including the series’ first races at …
Read More »NASCAR Hosts 2020 Awards Ceremony, The Winners Are…
Despite COVID-19 canceling the traditional NASCAR awards banquet, the series was still able to put on a ceremony recognizing champions, drivers and influential industry members from the 2020 season. The 2020 NASCAR Awards Ceremony was televised on NBCSN on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with country music singer Chris Stapleton starting the …
Read More »Stock Car Scoop: JGR’s Xfinity Lineup Revealed
Which driver has re-signed with Joe Gibbs Racing for 2021 in the Xfinity Series? Find out in the latest edition of Stock Car Scoop. Frontstretch‘s newest podcast focused on the motorsports news of the week also will reveal which former Truck Series driver has a new ride in the Xfinity …
Read More »Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Makes Some History With Jamie Little
With the offseason underway for most (but not all) series, we’re starting to hear about a number of driver changes and teams moving around. TV is not immune to that type of action. Monday saw FOX Sports announce that Jamie Little will serve as the play-by-play announcer for the ARCA …
Read More »Josh Reaume’s Suspension a Reminder That Ignorance Has No Bounds
On Tuesday (Nov. 10), NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series owner/driver Josh Reaume was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s behavioral policy. A report from Kickin’ the Tires stated the reason behind Reaume’s suspension was none other than a Toaster Strudel decorated in icing in the …
Read More »Chase Purdy to Compete Full Time for GMS Racing in 2021
GMS Racing will again have a full stable of drivers once again in 2021 with the promotion of Chase Purdy to a full-time role, the team announced Nov. 13. The 21-year-old driver from Alabama will complete GMS’ roster, joining returning teammates Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith and Tyler Ankrum. Purdy effectively …
Read More »4 Burning Questions: 2020 Season Awards
Who is the driver of the year? While Chase Elliott is the champion, undoubtedly the best overall driver this season was Kevin Harvick. Harvick’s average finish of 7.333 tied with 2007 Jeff Gordon’s average finish of 7.333 for best in that category since 1999. Ironically, both drivers failed to win …
Read More »Truckin’ Thursdays: Closing the Door on an Unforgettable 2020 Season
It’s hard to believe but the 2020 Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series has come to an end, and there’s really only one way to describe this season:Â Unforgettable. The season opened normally enough at Daytona International Speedway with the usual wreck fest followed by a finish that saw Grant Enfinger …
Read More »Frontstretch Podcast: Sheldon Creed Relives Winning Truck Championship
In this week’s edition of the Frontstretch Podcast, Dustin Albino and Mike Neff discuss NASCAR’s championship weekend at Phoenix Raceway, which saw the youth movement takeover the sport. Chase Elliott became the third youngest Cup Series champion, dominating the race after starting in the back. The duo discusses what this means for Elliott’s confidence …
Read More »NASCAR Indefinitely Suspends Josh Reaume
Josh Reaume, an owner-driver in the NASCAR Xfinity and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck series, has been indefinitely suspended by NASCAR, it announced Nov. 10. The announcement came days after the series completed its season. As a driver, Reaume competed in 12 races with a best finish of 17th, also …
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