The Backstretch

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 32- Austin Cindric

A playoff crasher wins at Sonoma putting some big names below the cutline as we head to Bristol. Austin Cindric has shocked many people and shaken up the playoff as he sits third in the standings. Heather's final thought is on Playoff format haters

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 31: Ryan Blaney

Heather and Chris talk about Penske's hot streak in the postseason, NASCAR's Charter chatter, and preview Watkins Glen. The Champ Ryan Blaney is the guest. Heather's final thought is more on the charters.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 30: AJ Allmendinger

The NASCAR playoffs start this weekend at Atlanta, Heather has some thoughts of the drivers racing for a championship, and then Heather and Chris break down the field. AJ Allmendinger is this week's guest. Heather's final thought is on the current playoff system.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 29: Chase Briscoe

The NASCAR playoffs will be set Sunday night under the lights at Darlington. Heather and Chris talk about Harrison Burton's big win at Daytona to steal one of the final playoff spots, who has to the best chance to get into the playoffs this week at Darlington, and the big penalty to Denny Hamlin's team. Chase Brise is the guest and chats about playoff pressure and the final days of Stewart Haas racing. Heather's final thought is on the 2025 NASCAR schedule.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 28: Bubba Wallace

It has been a wild week in NASCAR with a lot going on. Heather and Chris discuss Tyler Reddick's win, Corey Lajoie's flip, and the final playoff spots with two races to go. Bubba Wallace stops by to talk about anger management, playoff pressure, and becoming a dad. Heather's final thought is on Denny Hamlin's penalty.

The Backstretch Season 3: Episode 27: Alex Bowman

Austin Dillon wins the race but loses his playoff eligibility. Heather and Chris talk about why he did it, NASCAR's punishment, and the punishment for Joey Logano for his postrace outburst. They also preview Phoenix. Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman recaps Richmond, if he would go for a win at all cost, and previews Michigan. Heather's final thought is about crime and punishment.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 26: Austin Dillon and Todd Gilliland

NASCAR is back after the two-week break for the Olympics. We talk with drivers Austin Dillon and Todd Gilland about this week's race at Richmond. As always Chris Carrier stops by to provide his expertise. 

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 25: William Byron

Ryan Blaney wins at the Tricky Triangle, are the Fords now a force in the playoff race? Goodyear holds a tire test at Bristol and NASCAR returns to the oval at Indy. William Byron talks mid-season slumps, Indy, and Legos.
Heather's final thought is on which track is the 4th crown jewel.

The Backstretch Season 3: Episode 24 Michael McDowell

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 23: Back to the Streets of Chicago

NASCAR heads to Chicago for a second season on the streets of the second city. Plus Chris stops by to talk about Nashville, Carson Hocevar's punishment, Josh Berry's new gig, and to preview the street race. Heather's final thought is on street racing's place in NASCAR.