Cole Cusumano

Doubling down on the need for change with the yellow-line rule at superspeedways

By Cole Cusumano April 24, 2021NASCAR

Fans and competitors have scrutinized the double yellow-line rule in NASCAR since it was first introduced in 2001. Implemented as a safety measure, no one is scoffing at the notion…

Is it time for NASCAR to consider playoff waivers for part-time drivers?

By Cole Cusumano April 17, 2021NASCAR

Martinsville Speedway has a reputation for producing intense racing and bringing out the best in drivers, inciting topical conversations across NASCAR. The weekend of the Cook Out 250 was no…

Team Penske crew swap experiment continues testing in playoffs

By Cole Cusumano September 17, 2020NASCAR

Entering the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season, arguably the largest silly season move didn't come from one singular driver, but from a team-wide realignment. Team Penske uprooted the crews of…

Is playoff push too little too late for Jimmie Johnson?

By Cole Cusumano August 28, 2020NASCAR

The No. 48 team coined the motto, "One Final Time," to represent Jimmie Johnson's farewell tour across the NASCAR Cup Series this season. Amidst a year of great runs marred…

Does practice have a future in NASCAR beyond 2020?

By Cole Cusumano August 19, 2020NASCAR

Fans have become accustomed to many new standards in 2020. For NASCAR, a new normal that has played an impactful role since the sport's return is the temporary suspension of…

It’s time for NASCAR to move forward with more condensed races

By Cole Cusumano August 14, 2020NASCAR

This past weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader experiment proceeded with mixed results at Michigan International Speedway. The racing overall was lackluster at best at, but one thing became apparent…

Could Brad Keselowski surprise as championship favorite?

By Cole Cusumano August 6, 2020NASCAR

This past weekend, Brad Keselowski earned his third victory of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. While he may not have the superior reputation that Denny Hamlin and Kevin…

What’s plaguing NASCAR’s 1.5-mile tracks and can anything be done to fix it?

By Cole Cusumano July 29, 2020NASCAR

Entering the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season, one trend that the sanctioning body and fans had hoped would have been left in the prior year was the entertainment value at…

Quin Houff becomes subject of controversy and questioning in Texas blunder

By Cole Cusumano July 21, 2020NASCAR

In an odd turn of events, the biggest headline leaving Texas Motor Speedway would not be Austin Dillon becoming the 10th different winner of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season,…

Upcoming schedule offers excitement, but little margin for error for bubble drivers

By Cole Cusumano July 15, 2020NASCAR

As the regular season winds down for the NASCAR Cup Series, the inherent emphasis on performing well and being consistent is becoming apparent. The sanctioning body recently revealed the upcoming…