The Backstretch

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 36: Ryan Blaney

Heather and Chris discuss Kyle Larson's domination at the Roval, Alex Bowman's disqualification, and why a light car is an advantage. Ryan Blaney is the guest and he talks about getting his teammate back in the playoffs and the 12 team's drive for back-to-back titles. Heather's final thought is on the impact Doug Rice has had on the sport as he gets ready to call his final race at Las Vegas.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 35: Tyler Reddick

Heather and Chris discuss a wild finish at Talladega, the importance of a NASCAR Charter, and preview the cutoff race at the Charlotte Roval. Heather's final thought is on whether chaos is good for the sport.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 34- William Byron

NASCAR is sued by 23XI and Front Row Motorsports. No playoff drivers are safe as the Cup series heads to Talladega after non-playoff driver Ross Chastain wins Kansas. William Byron stops by to talk about how he's navigating round two of the playoffs and his latest Lego project. Heather's final thought is on a rough week for Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
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The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 33: Christopher Bell

Round two of the playoffs opens at Kansas, Christopher Bell is the guest. Plus was Bristol a good race?

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.