The Backstretch

The Backstretch Season 4, Episode 7: Erik Jones

Kyle Larson came really close to sweeping the weekend at Homestead. Can he do it in a few weeks at Bristol? Heather and Chris talk about that plus where the championship race should be, and they preview the race this weekend at Martinsville. Erik Jones is the guest. Heather's final though is on the Championship Race location.

The Backstretch Season 4, Episode 6: Josh Berry

Josh Berry gets his first Cup Series win, he is the guest this week on the podcast. Heather and Chris talk about Josh's win plus the smart call in the pits by the 20 team and they preview the race at Homestead. Heather's final thought is about the continuing debate about who should be cleared to drive in Cup Series Races.

The Backstretch Season 4, Episode 5: Alex Bowman

Christopher Bell is red hot. Heather and Chris talk about C-Bell's third straight win, who should be given the chance to run a cup car and they preview this weekend's race at Las Vegas. Alex Bowman is this week's guest and Heather's final thought is on the points system.

The Backstretch Season 4, Episode 4: Christopher Bell

Heather and Chris break down a fun finish at COTA, just how good Christopher Bell is and they preview Phoenix. Heather chats about the NASCAR penalty news of the week and her final thought is about the schedule to start the season.

The Backstretch Season 4, Episode 3: Ty Gibbs

It was a wild weekend in Atlanta, Heather and Chris talk racing to the line, aggressive driving, and preview COTA. Ty Gibbs is the guest.

The Backstretch Season 4, Episode 2: Josh Berry

Our Crew Chief Chris Carrier joins us to talk about his lost appeal of the Henderson Motorsports disqualification at Daytona.
Josh Berry is the guest. He talks about joining the Wood Brothers this season.
In Heather's final thought, she gives a shoutout to Legacy Motor Club after putting all three of their cars in the top 11 at Daytona.

The Backstretch Season 4, Episode 1 Shane Van Gisbergen

NASCAR is back with the season opener at the Daytona International Speedway. Our Crew Chief Chris Carrier gets us ready for 2025 and SVG joins us to talk about his rookie season

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 39: The Road to the Championship 4

In a special edition of the Backstretch Podcast, Heather takes a look back at the playoffs and the road to Sunday's Championship race in Phoenix

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 38: Christopher Bell

Just one race to go before the championship four is set in NASCAR. Heather and Chris talk about Tyler Reddicks incredible run at Homestead to lock himself in the championship race and who might join him. Christopher Bell stops by and discusses the pressure of trying to make the final and how this year is different from the previous two. Heather's final thought is on who might join Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick in the title race

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 37: Joey Logano

Joey Logano got back into the playoffs and took advantage, advancing to the championship four with a win at Vegas. Logano is this week's guest. Heather and Chris discuss Logano's win, which drivers are in trouble heading to Homestead, and whether the playoffs are broken. We get a bonus visit from William Sawalich. Heather's final thought is about the tracks in the NASCAR playoffs.