The Backstretch

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 13: Kyle Busch

Talladega was a wild one. Heather and Chris talk about fuel saving, NextGen Safety, and how Corey Heim will do in the car substituting for Erik Jones. Kyle Busch is the guest, he talks about why he didn't like the racing last week at Talladega, his season so far, and watching his kids grow into racers. Heather's final thought is on the NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees.  

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 12: Ryan Preece

Chase Elliott wins, but is he back? Heather and Chris talk about that plus the troubles that continue for Ford, what's behind all the uniform safety penalties, and a preview of Talladega. Ryan Preece stops by for a visit. Heather's final thought is on the number of superspeedways on the schedule

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 11: Erik Jones

William Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports domination at Martinsville. Heather and Chris talk about his emergence as a star, the trouble with short tracks right now and they preview Texas. Erik Jones stops by for a second time this season to talk about short tracks and his performance so far this year. Heather's final thought is on how to fix short tracks.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 10: Denny Hamlin, Josh Williams

It was an eventful week for driver Denny Hamlin. He is a guest this weekend and talks about his season, the season for his team 23XI and the controversial restart at Richmond. Heather and Chris talk restarts, Easter racing and preview Martinsville. Josh Williams talks about short-track racing and his opportunity at Kaulig. Heather's final thought is on the Hamlin/Marcus Smith X war.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 9: Josh Berry

Heather and Chris talk about the competitive balance in NASCAR, tack limits at COTA, and preview Richmond. Josh Berry is the guest he talks about his rookie season and building on the momentum of Bristol. Heather's final thought is on the importance of drivers being on the Netflix series

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 8: Michael McDowell

Bristol brought all the heat for a March short track race in Tennessee. Heather and Chris talk about the tire wear that led to a record number of passes, what Goodyear should do going forward, and preview COTA this week. Micahel McDowell also reviews Bristol and looks forward to COTA. Heather's final thought is about if NASCAR fans will ever be happy.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 7: Harrison Burton

It's Bristol, Baby! Heather and Chris look back at Phoenix and preview the race at Bristol. Harrison Burton drops by to preview this week's race and talk about his season. Heather's final thought is on attendance for the Bristol Spring Race

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 6: Daniel Hemric

NASCAR heads to the desert in Phoenix this weekend. Our crew chief Chris Carrier talks about the domination by Chevy so far this season, the historic win by Rajah Caruth in the truck series, if it's time for RFK Racing to panic and previews the race at Phoenix Raceway. Our guest Daniel Hemric talks about his return to the Cup Series this season and Heather's final thought is on short-track racing in the NextGen Era.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 5: Carson Hocevar

Heather and Chris talk about the headlines from the week in NASCAR, including a wild finish at Atlanta, penalties for Joey Logano and two SHR cars. Carson Hocevar stops by to talk about his rookie season and accidentally adding his car number to his driver's license.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 4: Todd Gilliland

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, but not without controversy. Heather and Chris break it all down. Todd Gilliland stops by to talk about the expectations for Front Row Motorsports this season. Heather's Final Thought is on the Truck Series and driver mentorship.