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2-Headed Monster: Should the Championship Race Return to Homestead?

Truckin’ Thursdays: Conner Jones’ Suspension Headlines Wild Week of Truck Series News

Eyes on Xfinity: Chandler Smith, Ryan Truex Both Deserve Full-Time Rides

NASCAR Mailbox: Kyle Larson with the All-Or-Nothing Approach

Becca Monopoli Wants to Improve in Increased 2025 ARCA Schedule

Did You Notice?: Remaining NASCAR Silly Season Storylines

Now playing on the frontstretch youtube channel.

Homestead put on a show this past weekend. Is it time to go back?

After several weeks of little to no big news, the Truck Series exploded with expected and unexpected news this week.

A pair of talented Xfinity drivers should get more chances.

Plus, does Homestead-Miami need to return as NASCAR’s title venue?

Monopoli will compete in eight races in 2025.

Here’s Who’s Performing & Appearing at Martinsville

The Petty family returns for the penultimate race of the season.

Kyffin Simpson Staying With CGR In 2025

He’ll move to the No. 8, taking over from Linus Lundqvist.

Bootie Barker Out As Bubba Wallace’s Crew Chief After 2024

Charles Denike will replace Barker in 2025.

Conner Jones Suspended for 1 Race

Jones was suspended after an on-track incident with Matt Mills at Homestead.

Stefan Parsons Running for Niece at Phoenix

Parsons will drive the No. 44.

Miles Stanley Added as Josh Berry’s 2025 Crew Chief

Stanley joins Wood Brothers Racing from Team Penske.

The future of Ryan Preece is one of several remaining questions left to be answered as the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Silly Season winds down.

Reel Racing: Horror Movie Paint Schemes That Should’ve Been

Here’s some horror movie sponsorships that could’ve been in NASCAR.

Only Yesterday: The NASCAR Playoffs Are Matt Kenseth’s Fault … Sort of

Matt Kenseth’s consistency on his way to a championship in 2003 was a contributing factor in the creation of the playoffs.

Happy Hour: The Best NASCAR Playoff Race Ever?

Host of Above The Yellow Line and reporter for Racing America Taylor Kitchen joins the podcast.

Stat Sheet: The Polesitter Curse Has Been Vanquished

For the first time in forever, the driver who started first finished first.

5 Points to Ponder: No Doubt About It, the Finale Belongs at Homestead

Elsewhere, if Kyle Larson fails to make the Championship 4, his six-win season won’t be celebrated as much.

Bubba Wallace Driving Selfie Paint Scheme at Martinsville 

Bubba Wallace will adorn Xfinity colors at Martinsville Speedway for the second year in a row during this weekend’s Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race. Like last year, Xfinity will

Blaine Perkins Reflects on 1st Season With RSS, Kevin Harvick Throwback

Perkins honored the fellow Bakersfield, Calif, native at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Entry List: 2024 National Debt Relief 250

All 38 cars entered will qualify for the Xfinity race, barring any changes.

Xfinity Breakdown: Austin Hill Vying for Xfinity Title After Race That Should Be Championship Finale

Austin Hill’s dominant performance at Homestead-Miami Speedway qualified him for the Xfinity Series Championship 4.

Chandler Smith Below Cut Line After Homestead: ‘All Craps Will Not Be Given at Martinsville’

Smith enters Martinsville 28 points below the playoff cut as questions mount surrounding his future.

Austin Hill Locks into Xfinity Championship 4 With Homestead Win

The win was Hill’s fourth of the season and probably the biggest since he’ll now race for the series title.

Chandler Smith Claims 3rd Pole of Season at Homestead, Joe Gibbs Racing Sweeps Top 3

Smith will have teammates beside him and behind him when he rolls off Saturday.

Justin Allgaier, Brandt Re-Up With JRM

Allgaier will remain with the team through at least 2026.

Friday Faceoff: Is Anyone in a Must-Win Situation at Homestead?

Or can anyone wait until Martinsville?

Brett Moffitt Running Final 2 Truck Races of 2024 With Hettinger

The No. 4 will run at Martinsville and Phoenix.

Entry List: 2024 Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200

One truck won’t qualify for the Truck race, as there are currently 37 entered.

The Big 6: Questions Answered After Tyler Reddick Drives Into Championship 4 at Homestead

It’s going to be hard for someone to pull something similar to Reddick at Martinsville.

Tracking the Trucks: Conner Jones Under Fire Again as Grant Enfinger Goes Back-to-Back

It’s time for NASCAR to address Conner Jones’ irresponsible driving after his latest incident sent another driver to the hospital.

Matt Mills Under Hospital Observation After Homestead Run-In with Conner Jones

Matt Mills was involved in a violent wreck Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The Pit Straight: Max Verstappen Went Too Far

Verstappen’s aggressive driving has at last been subjected to scrutiny by race control.

F1 Review: Carlos Sainz Masterful in Mexico City as Ferrari Wins 2nd Straight Race

Ferrari now has five wins in 2024.

Ferrari Go Back-to-Back as Carlos Sainz Dominates in Mexico City

It is Sainz’s second win of 2024 and the fourth of his career.

Carlos Sainz Takes Pole in Mexico City

Max Verstappen couldn’t match Sainz in speed but did qualify ahead of Lando Norris.

Slipstream Saturdays: Has George Russell Overtaken Lewis Hamilton?

Has there been a true changing of the guard at F1 Mercedes, George Russell rising above even with Lewis Hamilton dealing with the disadvantage of a lame duck year?

Reel Racing: The Cyclical Nature of Hollywood’s Interests

The cycle of the film industry’s interest has mostly avoided racing movies becoming a staple of productions.

The Pit Straight: Did Max Verstappen Go Too Far at COTA?

The Dutchman’s style of defensive driving has long divided fans and commentators alike.

F1 Review: Charles Leclerc Rides Off Into the Sunset in Blowout Win at Pirelli United States GP

Charles Leclerc struck when least expected, snatching the lead in the first corner from fourth, then drove off to win the United States GP.

Charles Leclerc Dominates COTA for 3rd Win of 2024

Leclerc previously won in Monaco and Italy.

Lando Norris Scores Pole Over Max Verstappen at COTA

Norris beat Verstappen to the pole by .031 seconds.

Don’t Get Too Hyped for Hailie Deegan’s Next Chapter

History might not be on Hailie Deegan’s side when it comes to making the move to single-seater competition.

The Pit Straight: Assessing the Futures of Hailie Deegan, Toyota & Haas Factory Team

Deegan will move to Indy NXT for 2025.

Upon Further Review: The Perseverance of Dale Coyne Racing

The journeyman team’s 2024 season brought more adversity than the simple pursuit of results on the track.

4 Burning Questions: Is Texas Motor Speedway on Notice?

TMS has been the one show in Dallas-Fort Worth for almost three decades, but there’s a flashy new event on the horizon.

The Pit Straight: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of the Grand Prix of Arlington

Fresh off the announcement of IndyCar’s upcoming Grand Prix of Arlington, set to hold its inaugural running in March of 2026, opinions among the Frontstretch team are mixed. IndyCar’s return to

Inside IndyCar: And Then There Were 7

Slim pickings await drivers looking to secure a spot in IndyCar for 2025.

Louis Foster Moving Up to IndyCar with RLL

He previously ran in Indy NXT.

An Arlington Street Race Won’t Save IndyCar From the Court of Public Opinion

Damage control is not enough to stop the bleeding on IndyCar’s newest scheduling decision.

Brayton Laster Running Full 2025 ARCA Schedule

Laster will drive for Wayne Peters Motorsports.

Irwindale Closing After 2024

The track hosted ARCA West twice in 2024.

Marco Andretti Driving for Venturini at Phoenix

Andretti will drive the No. 25.

Sean Hingorani Dominates Kern County ARCA West Race

The championship leader went on to lead every lap from the pole.

Sean Hingorani on Pole for ARCA West at Kern County

The series leader will lead the field to green for the second time in 2024.

NASCAR on TV This Week: Oct. 25 – 27

Want to know when you can see the action in Homestead this weekend? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.

ARCA West Title Fights Coming Down to the Wire

Tight points battles are set to define the 2024 ARCA Menards Series West season.

Entry List: 2024 NAPA Auto Parts 150

ARCA West returns for its next-to-last race of the year.

Who Should Race in ARCA in 2025?

Mark Kristl outlines his ARCA wishlist for 2025.

Short Track Weekly: End of Year CARS Tour Power Rankings

A final update to the 2024 CARS Tour power rankings as the season draws to a close.

Dropping the Hammer: The Bud Boys Are Back in Town

At least on the grassroots level.

Counting CARS: 3 Takeaways from Championship Night at North Wilkesboro

Two new champions were crowned at the legendary track.

Brenden Queen, Kaden Honeycutt Win CARS Tour Championships at North Wilkesboro

The battle for both CARS Tour titles came down to the final race of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Short Track Weekly: What to Expect From CARS Tour Championship Weekend

A preview of an exciting North Wilkesboro Speedway finale for the 2024 CARS Tour season.

Counting CARS: 3 Takeaways From a Night Decided By Fuel Saving, Post-Race Penalty at Tri-County

Takeaways from the penultimate race of the 2024 CARS Tour season at Tri-County Speedway.

Short Track Weekly: What the Flying 11 Means to Virginia Late Model Scene

This year, Ray Hendrick was nominated for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and his son Roy passed away. What followed was a series of throwbacks to one of the most

NASCAR Community Rallying Together to Support Hurricane Helene Relief

The efforts support those in the southeastern United States.

Short Track Weekly: The Legend of Lee Pulliam Continues

Frontstretch catches up with short track great Lee Pulliam after his return to racing at Martinsville Speedway.

Short Track Weekly: Stories to Watch For Saturday’s Martinsville 300

Here are some key storylines ahead of Saturday’s Late Model feature.

Bartone Bros. Team With GetSpeed For Rolex 24 Entry

Bartone Bros. Racing with GetSpeed will have a car in January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Cadillac Reveals 2025 IMSA Drivers

There will be a couple of new faces in new places in Cadillac’s fold for 2025.

Porsche Penske Motorsport Swaps Their Drivers Around For 2025

Changes are in store at Penske Porsche Motorsport for 2025.

Meyer Shank Racing Reveals 2025 IMSA Drivers

It’s something old, something new for Meyer Shank Racing in regards to their 2025 IMSA driver lineup.

Chip Ganassi Racing Wins Motul Petit Le Mans

Chip Ganassi Racing ended their time with Cadillac in the right way with a victory.

Jack Aitken Wins Motul Petit Le Mans Pole

Jack Aitken put the Cadillac on the overall pole at Road Atlanta.

Riley Dickinson, Michael McCarthy Win FOX Factory 120

Kellymoss with Riley earned the win at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta to give themselves bookending wins.

Steven Aghakhani, Jagger Jones Split VP Challenge Finale Races

Steven Aghakhani and Jagger Jones split the final IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge races of 2024.

Paul Holton Wins FOX Factory 120 Pole

TeamTGM has the best possible starting spot to help Matt Plumb win the GS championship at Road Atlanta.

IMSA Holds State of the Sport, 2025 WeatherTech Teams Announced

IMSA made a series of announcements at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta ahead of the 2025 season.

Parker White Makes Dramatic Last Lap Pass to Capture 2024 eNASCAR Coke Series Championship

White edges out defending champion Steven Wilson for the title.

Parker White Wins Sloppy Coke Series Race at Phoenix, Championship 4 Set

White’s first career eNCCiS win puts him in a position to possibly win his first championship

Steven Wilson Dominates in Caution-Free Coke Series Race at Texas

The defending eNCCiS champion punched his ticket to the Championship 4 in October.

Briar LaPradd Wins By a Nose for 1st Career eNASCAR Coke Series Victory at Michigan

LaPradd edged out playoff driver Parker White by three one-thousandths of a second.

Graham Bowlin Wins in Walk-Off Fashion at Pocono to Secure Coke Series Playoff Spot

The 10-driver field for the 2024 eNCCiS Playoffs is now set.

Daniel Faulkingham Clinches Coke Series Playoff Spot With 1st Career Win at Indianapolis

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver held off defending champion Steven Wilson for his first career eNCCiS win.

Bobby Zalenski Repeats as Coke Series Chicago Street Course Winner

Zalenski earned his second win of 2024 and the 16th of his eNCCiS career.

Tucker Minter Makes Music City Magic for 1st Coke Series Win of 2024

Minter is now a virtual lock for the eNCCiS playoffs after his fourth career win.

Steven Wilson Wins eNASCAR Coke Series Race at His Home Track in Iowa

The Iowa City native won the series’ first points race at the short track.

Vicente Salas Dominates Second Half to Win eNCCiS Sunoco 120 at Darlington

The victory is the second of Salas’ career and his first since 2021.

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