The Backstretch

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 12: Todd Gilliland

How much risk should drivers be taking away from their day job? Chris chimes in on that, plus Bubba's block and Denny Hamlin's summer shootout idea. Todd Gilliand talks about his season and how tough it's been to not be in the 38 full-time. Heather's final though is on a good last-lap crash vs a bad last-lap crash.

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 11: Ty Gibbs

Heather talks about the lack of passing at Martinsville. Chris chimes on on Martinsville, Kyle Larson's win, and previews Talladega. Ty Gibbs stops by and brings along NFL draft hopeful Jahmyr Gibbs. Heather's final thought is in Chicago Street racing.

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 10: Austin Dillon

This week on The Backstretch Heather talks about Bristol Dirt and why she's not all that worried about the attendance for the dirt race. Our Crew Chief Chris Carrier talks about Christopher Bell's place as the championship favorite, Chase Elliott's return at Martinsville this weekend, the future of the Bristol Dirt race, and previews the Martinsville race. Heather's final thought is on Cody Ware.

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 9: Remembering Alan Kulwicki

Thirty years after Alan Kulwicki was killed in a plane crash near Bristol Motor Speedway, Heather talks to the people who knew him and who covered the accident near the Tri-Cities Airport

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 8: Brad Keselowski

This week Heather talks about the Hendrick Motorsports appeal. Chris Carrier chimes in on HMS, plus overtime at COTA and a preview of Richmond. Heather's final thought is on the 30th anniversary of Alan Kulwicki's death.

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 7: Harrison Burton

So Heather, how was Atlanta? Chris talks about Atlanta, F1 party crashers, and the Hendrick penalties. Harrison Burton is our guest and talks about sophomore struggles. Heather's final thought is on Josh Williams.

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 6: Chris Buescher

This week on The Backstretch Chris breaks down the Hendrick penalties and what they are accused of doing. Chris Buescher stops by to talk about the improvement over the last year at RFK and Heather's final thought is on Atlanta.

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 5: Chase Briscoe, Zane Smith

This week on The Backstretch Heather talks about F1 drivers transitioning to NASCAR and what it means for the sport. Chase Briscoe joins her to talk about his early season struggles and to preview Phoenix. Heather shares a preseason conversation with defending Truck Series Champion Zane Smith and for her final thought...does Chevy have an advantage this season?

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 5: Harrison Burton

This week on the Backstretch, Heather talks about the injury to Chase Elliott. Our Crew Chief Chris Carrier talks about whether this is the final race at Fontana, which drivers should be nervous about after two races, and previews Las Vegas. Heather's final thought is about the changing opinions about Kyle Busch.

The Backstretch Season 2, Episode 4: Todd Gilliland

NASCAR goes west to Fontana. Chris joins us to talk about Daytona and Fontana's final drive as a 2-mile track. Todd Gilliland stops by to talk about his expectations heading into his sophomore season and Heather's final thought is on the future of Fontana.