By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer For 16-year-old Ryder Wells, his rookie season racing Pro Trucks at…
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.
Career-Best Season Continues for Stenhouse Going into Gateway
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Let’s be honest: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has had a roller coaster-type…
Keselowski Leads Organizational Top-10 Day for RFK Racing at Darlington
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer It’s safe to say Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing is officially on…
Berry Runner-Up in Dover, Readies to Slay Miles the Monster in No. 48 for Bowman
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer When the checkered-flag waved at the end of the A-GAME 200…
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Breaks Though at Talladega
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer A quarter of the way through the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series…
Phoenix Raceway Hosts Infield Invasion for Relentless Beats, Phoenix Lights Music Festival
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. – Strange things are afoot at Phoenix Raceway. Driving…
2023 Speed Remains Prevalent for Keselowski Leaving Phoenix
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer For about 96% of the United Rentals Work United 500 at…
Family Fuels Bradley Erickson’s Podium Finish in ARCA Menards Series Debut at Phoenix
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. – While most high school sophomores spend their final…
Rowdy’s Revenge: Busch Returns to Xfinity Series for Kaulig Racing
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer It’s been nearly two years since Kyle Busch eclipsed 100 victories…
Preece Embraces Opportunity, Looks to Keep Momentum Rolling into Fontana
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer After years of sacrifice and seeking change, Ryan Preece finally has…