The Backstretch

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 18: Daniel Suarez

Was Austin Cindric's win a fluke or is the third-year driver finally figuring it out? Was NASCAR right to give Kyle Larson a waiver? Daniel Suarez talks about his bumpy season, how he can turn it around for the playoffs, and how he can become a United States citizen. Heather's final thought is about road course ringers.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 18: Alex Bowman, Carl Edwards

Heather and Chris recap a wild week in the NASCAR garage. Kyle Larson is still waiting to see if he will get a waiver after missing the Coca-Cola 600, Christopher Bell's rain-shortened win gets the side eye, Stewart Haas Racing is closing and Front Row Motorsports is expanding. Alex Bowman drops by to talk about his season, and his teammate's double attempt, and has a preview of St. Louis. New Hall of Famer Carl Edwards also stops by to talk about the honor. Heather's final thought is on Larson's waiver request.

The Backstretch Season 3, Episode 17: Brad Keselowski

There is a bunch to talk about this week. We hear from Kyle Larson as the weather puts his attempt at the Indy 500/Coke 600 double in jeopardy. Heather and Chris dive into the fight at the All-Star race and the fallout, Ford's recent surge, and preview the Coke 600. And Heather's final thought is on Larson's attempt at the double.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 16: Austin Dillon

This week on "The Backstretch" with Chris running North Wilkesboro, Heather is solo. She has some sound from drivers previewing the All-Star Race and Kyle Larson as he prepares for the Indy 500/Coke 600 double. Austin Dillon is the guest he previews the All-Star Open and talks about his season so far at the halfway point of the regular season.  Heather's final thought is about the return of North Wilkesboro and its place in the sport.

The Backstretcht Season Three, Episode 15: Noah Gragson

This week Heather and Chris talk about the finish at Kansas, Darlington throwbacks, and Michael McDowell's move to Spire. Noah Gragson is the guest and he talks about his season so far. Heather's final thought is ont he loss of another NASCAR information source.

The Backstretch Season Three, Episode 14: Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell

There's no place like home as NASCAR heads to Heather's home track, the Kansas Speedway. Heather and Chris talk about the domination by two teams this year as well at the All-Star race changes. Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick talk about their seasons so far. Heather's final thought is about the evolution of how the sport treats driver injuries.

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.