By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer When Jimmie Johnson joined forces with fellow seven-time champion Richard Petty…
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.
Stenhouse maintains steady success after unpredictable Brickyard 400
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer The NASCAR Cup Series’ return to the Brickyard 400 brought an…
Larson, Gibbs Have Fun, Falter to van Gisbergen in Xfinity Thriller
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer CHICAGO – To no surprise, the supremacy of Shane van Gisbergen…
Van Gisbergen Weighs Worthiest Challengers in Back-to-Back Chicago Bid
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer CHICAGO – If one were to survey the NASCAR Cup Series…
Return to Chicago Presents Variety of Welcomed Challenges for Cup Crew Chiefs
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer CHICAGO – One could make the case that NASCAR Cup Series…
Ongoing Cup rivalry claims Chastain as collateral damage in Nashville
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Instead of celebrating the final day of June by smashing watermelon…
Berry storms to season-best effort with shot at first Cup win
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Coming to the final overtime restart at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,…
No more chasing: Elliott leads standings after podium finish in Iowa
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Any questions as to whether Chase Elliott is “back” could be…
Truex sputters, Bells leads way for JGR in “tough day” at Sonoma
By Cole Cusumano, Staff Writer Kyle Larson and Chevrolet triumphed in the Toyota / Save Mart…
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…