The Backstretch
The Backstretch is a motorsports podcast that will give viewers to hear the top drivers in the sport talk about the top stories in NASCAR.It is hosted by WCYB Sports Anchor Heather Williams with NASCAR Crew Chief Chris Carrier providing analysis.
Listen on:
Episodes
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
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.
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
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.
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
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.
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
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.
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
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.
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
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.
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
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.
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
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.
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
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.