2026 Is A Painful Year In More Ways Than One

Published: Wed, 06/10/26

Updated: Wed, 06/10/26

Frontstretch Newsletter: June 10, 2026
Volume XX, Edition XCVI

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What to Watch: Wednesday

- Free Practice No. 1 for the 24 Hours of Le Mans is ongoing right now on HBO Max. The opening round of qualifying is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET today with live coverage on HBO Max.

- Today is a preparation day. NASCAR teams are preparing for this weekend's action in Pocono. If anything of note breaks, we'll have it for you at Frontstretch.

Today's Top News:

Christopher Bell Has Fractured Wrist, Will Race at Pocono

Joe Gibbs Racing announced Tuesday that Christopher Bell suffered a broken wrist in his crash Sunday in Michigan. He is still planning on racing this weekend.

Brendan Gaughan Running Trucks in San Diego

McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced Tuesday that Brendan Gaughan will run the No. 20 Chevrolet in next Friday's Truck race at Naval Base Coronado. It will be his NASCAR race since 2018.

ARCA Pocono Entry List

Friday afternoon's ARCA race at Pocono Raceway will have 24 teams doing battle. Jade Avedisian will drive for Nitro Motorsports, while Sean Corr returns for his home race.

Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography.

Have news for Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at [email protected] with a promising lead or tip.

Around the World in Motorsports: June 9

- The Interstate Batteries High Limit Sprint Car Series was at Eagle Raceway for the Eagle Nationals. A mix of High Limit and World of Outlaws teams traveled to Nebraska for the 40-lap race.

Rico Abreu was able to beat David Gravel to the lead on the first lap and led all 40 circuits to take the win and a check for $55,555. Meanwhile, points leader Aaron Reutzel lost a wheel on lap 12 and finished 26th.

Abreu won by 2.148 seconds over Gravel. Garet Williamson was third, then Sheldon Haudenschild and Buddy Kofoid.

Reutzel's issues allowed Abreu to take back the points lead by 39 over Reutzel. Giovanni Scelzi is third, then Tanner Thorson and Justin Peck.

- The World of Outlaws announced Tuesday that the World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Pure Michigan Showdown at Hartford Speedway, originally scheduled for last Friday, will now be run on July 9. The race was postponed due to severe weather in the vicinity.

Frontstretch Videos:

Happy Hour Podcast: Bell Injury Update, 2-Horse Title Race, Zilisch Struggles

Today at Frontstretch:

Did You Notice?: NASCAR & IndyCar Injuries Are Piling Up in 2026

by Tom Bowles

Only Yesterday: Dale & Dale & Dad at Daytona

by Frank Velat

2-Headed Monster: Is Austin Hill the Right Call for Kyle Busch’s Former Ride?

by Thomas Dunn and Tanner Marlar

Reel Racing: ‘Kyle Larson vs. The Double’ Offers Inside Look at IndyCar-NASCAR Feat

by Adam Cheek

Happy Hour: Bell Injury, 2-Horse Title Race & Connor Zilisch’s Rough Year Continues

with Tom Bowles, Chris Graham, Dalton Hopkins, Michael Massie and Bryan Nolen

Tomorrow at Frontstretch.com:

James Krause will head back into the world of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series ahead of Saturday's MillerTech 250 in Eyes on O'Reilly.

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