By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Kyle Larson and Chevrolet triumphed in the Toyota / Save Mart…
Author: Cole Cusumano
Cole Cusumano comes to Kickin' the Tires as a contributor with an established sports journalism background inside the NASCAR garage, as well as experience covering a variety of other sports, film and television. With an associate’s degree in automotive technologies, Cusumano's tenure at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication culminated in a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism.
In addition to his contributions to Kickin' the Tires, Cusumano serves as the motorsports reporter for The Arizona Republic and AZ Central, based in the greater Phoenix area, and also co-hosts his own weekly podcast titled The Money Stop.
Uncertainty, opportunity await Cup Series drivers at “new” Sonoma
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Sonoma Raceway, which sits atop the golden rolling hills of Northern…
Hamlin stays red-hot with Gateway runner-up, keeps top-five streak alive
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer MADISON, Ill. – It’s become almost tradition for 20-year NASCAR Cup…
Synergy surrounds Keselowski’s third consecutive podium finish
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer MADISON, Ill. – When Brad Keselowski climbed out of his No.…
Hendrick Motorsports in need of “Hail Mary” at Gateway?
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer MADISON, Ill. – For what seems like the first time ever…
Logano: “We don’t have any mulligans left at this point”
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer MADISON, Ill. – Joey Logano has yet again asserted himself as…
McDowell executes for third pole, Ford fast, sweeps front row at Gateway
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer MADISON, Ill. – Front Row Motorsports’ Michael McDowell continues to live…
Majeski dominates speed charts, earns second consecutive Gateway pole
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer MADISON, Ill. – Ty Majeski will attempt a clean sweep this…
Zane Smith Reflects on Cup Debut, Hopeful for Spark in St. Louis
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer It’s rare for an athlete to forget their professional sports debut…
Keselowski writes “another chapter,” gets first driver-owner win for RFK
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Brad Keselowski embraced the spirit of Darlington Raceway’s Throwback Weekend by…