Two years ago, Trevor Bayne‘s NASCAR career looked bleak, having been let go from Roush Fenway Racing prior to the 2019 season. Bayne, then-27 years old, competed in 21 of 36 races during the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season, splitting the ride with 2003 series champion Matt Kenseth. But after …
Read More »The Underdog House: Ty Dillon Best in Class as Underdogs Run Wild at Talladega
Top Dog As usual, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway resulted in a “Big One.” No, not just a big crash, though there were plenty of those. I’m referring to a big group of underdog teams scattered throughout the top half of the finishing order. Leading the line …
Read More »Did You Notice?: Talladega’s Modern-Day Myth That Anyone Can Win
Did You Notice? …Â Talladega Superspeedway is often referred to as the track “where anyone can win.” Pack racing keeps the entire field of 40 cars stuck together like superglue most of the event. Add in Russian Roulette-style wrecks that often eliminate 15, sometimes 20 cars at once and you get …
Read More »Truckin’ Thursdays: Returning to Richmond Raceway for the Final Regular Season Race
For the second week in a row, the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series makes its return to a track it hasn’t visited in several years. In fact, Thursday night (Sept. 10) will mark the first time the Truck Series has run at Richmond Raceway since 2005. One of only …
Read More »4 Burning Questions: NASCAR Is Doing What In California?
They’re doing what to Fontana? This week, after The Athletic broke the news, NASCAR confirmed that they are pursuing plans to effectively turn the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California into a half-mile short track. The course looks to be a hybrid of all three of the current NASCAR …
Read More »Ben Rhodes Breaks NASCAR Truck Series Drought, Wins Darlington
Sunday’s (Sept. 6) NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series event at Darlington Raceway was decided on pit strategy. The closing laps saw a handful of trucks take a chance, staying on track during a late caution on old tires. It’s typically not the best decision when it comes to …
Read More »Stock Car Scoop: William Byron, Aric Almirola Sign Contract Extensions
Two NASCAR playoff drivers signed contract extensions with their current teams. Which two drivers are they? Find out in this edition of Stock Car Scoop. Frontstretch‘s newest podcast focused on the motorsports news of the week also has news on which race Kyle Busch will run for his final Xfinity …
Read More »Trevor Bayne Returning to NASCAR in Darlington Truck Race
After taking off the entire 2019 season, Trevor Bayne is back in NASCAR. The 2011 Daytona 500 winner will drive the No. 40 for Niece Motorsports in this week’s Darlington Raceway event for the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, the team announced Aug. 31. “After almost two years of …
Read More »Friday Faceoff: What Does the Future Look Like for Justin Haley?
Justin Haley joined Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray and Trevor Bayne as modern-era drivers to win in their first three starts in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Which of those drivers’ career will Haley’s most likely resemble? Adam Cheek: Jamie McMurray. He has enough talent to not be a relative …
Read More »5 Points to Ponder: Cousin Carl’s Return & Trevor Bayne’s Last Hurrah
ONE: Two Into Six Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick have already booked their spots in the Championship 4 and will race for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title in two weeks. On the other end of the spectrum, Chase Elliott (-39 points) Aric Almirola (-57 pts) and Clint Bowyer …
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