All-star weekend from North Wilkesboro is over and Door Bumper Clear (minus Freddie Kraft) returns to break down the action and is joined by NASCAR on FOX Coordinating Director, Artie Kempner, to talk about playing college football at the University of Florida, how he got into TV, directing The Masters, and founding Autism Speaks.
In Spot Off, Spot Off, the table discusses why they don’t think Justin Marks needs to rein in Ross Chastain as much as people think, how the Next Gen car handled the old North Wilkesboro surface, their thoughts on potentially repaving the track, and whether or not Kyle Larson’s “ass-whooping” can be considered a good race. Plus, Artie answers some questions from some FOX Sports personalities in Ask DBC
 
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292. North Wilkesboro & Fox Sports' Artie Kempner: Freddie's Gone Missing

Door Bumper Clear is in its seventh year of bringing unparalleled insight from the world of NASCAR to its rapidly expanding fan base. Hosted by veteran spotters Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft, as well as industry insider Casey Boat, this podcast is an influential voice with a comedic, bold and transparent bent. Whether it’s recapping the previous race, reacting to rumors or engaging in debate, Door Bumper Clear is the go-to podcast for the edgy race fan.

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Join Casey Boat and Brett Griffin as they welcome Kaulig Racing President Chris Rice to recap the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600. NASCAR’s decision drew heat from the fans, but was there any chance of resuming the race? We debate who truly has the authority to end a race early: NASCAR, TV networks, or the track itself. Plus, Chris gives us an update on the charter situation for Kaulig Racing and details how AJ Allmendinger has embraced SVG’s presence with the team.

Dirty Mo Media and Denny Hamlin have teamed up for the second annual Denny Hamlin Bracket Challenge to give you a chance to win a $599 grand prize presented by RTIC Outdoors! It’s simple. Fill out your driver picks for all five NASCAR Cup Series races in the bracket, get points for each pick you get right, and have the opportunity to win the grand prize pack valued at $599 that includes the RTIC 72 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled Cooler! 11 additional winners will get a prize pack that includes the RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled Cooler. Play for free and win big! Visit dirtymomedia.com/bracketchallenge to enter!
 
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332 | Larson’s Double Disaster & Kaulig’s Chris Rice Joins

Bonus episode! Casey Boat, Freddie Kraft and Brett Griffin took to the stage at JRM Fan Day to react to Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s penalty, and preview the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The guys also go "gas" or "brakes" on some NASCAR Cup Series predictions and take questions from the LIVE audience.
 
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Live at Fan Day: Stenhouse's Penalty & Charlotte Preview

The All-Star race at North Wilkesboro delivered a little bit of everything! Join Casey Boat, TJ Majors, and Freddie Kraft as they break it all down with special guest, NASCAR journalist Kelly Crandall. Is North Wilkesboro the best repave ever? Did winner Joey Logano's 800 test laps give him an unbeatable edge? Do we want to see more of the “option” tire? Plus, we dive into the uncertain future of Stewart-Haas Racing and debate whether streaming a Crown Jewel race is a smart move for NASCAR.
 
Don’t miss JR Motorsports & Dirty Mo Media Fan Day, presented by Lionel, this Thursday, May 23. DBC will be hosting a live show at 11:15 a.m. For full details, check out Dirty Mo Media’s social channels.
 
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331 | All-Star Brawls, SHR’s Cloudy Future, and Kyle Larson Does It All

Darlington delivers Brad Keselowski’s first win since 2021. His spotter, TJ Majors, is back from Victory Lane and joins Casey Boat, Freddie Kraft, and Brett Griffin to break down the results from The Track Too Tough To Tame.

330 | Darlington: RFK's Revival, Hub's Demise, and Butterbean Joins

Casey Boat, Freddie Kraft, T.J. Majors, and Brett Griffin are joined by one of last year’s most popular guests, Joel Edmonds, to break down the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history. How accurate is the painted start/finish line on the track? Did Denny make a mistake by calling his shot on winning the championship this year? Is Ryan Preece in trouble after being excluded from a study group at SHR? Plus, will we see a Cup race at Bowman Gray?
 
Episode Highlights:

The Invisible Finish Line

SHR’s Secret Study Group

Cup Racing at Bowman Gray?

Denny Calls His Shot

Iconic Sponsors: Then vs. Now 

 
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292. North Wilkesboro & Fox Sports' Artie Kempner: Freddie's Gone Missing

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