The Backstretch

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.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 22: Carson Hocevar

Christopher Bell picks up his third win of the season. Changes at SHR and RCR. Carson Hocevar stops by and Heather's final thought is on the Bubba Wallace vs Aric Almirola dust-up.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 21 Daniel Hemric

Fords are now red hot, while Toyotas are ice cold at the halfway point in the season. Heather and Chris also preview the race at New Hampshire this weekend. Daniel Hemric stops by to talk about his season. Heather's final thought is on Christopher Bell's gaffe on Friday.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 20: Ryan Blaney

Martin Truex, Jr announces his retirement from full-time racing, is Kyle Larson the best driver in the world, and the Cup Series heads to Iowa for the first time. The Champ Ryan Blaney is our guest and Heather's final stop is about racing in the heartland.