Episode 31 | Jordan Wood Hicks — The Future of NASCAR’s Oldest Team

NASCAR heritage meets next-gen hustle. Today we sit down with Jordan Wood Hicks—Chief Marketing Officer and co-owner of Wood Brothers Racing, the sport’s longest-running team—to talk legacy, leadership, and launching the next era of the iconic No. 21. We get into modern brand-building, fan engagement that actually works, and how a third-generation owner balances tradition with bold new ideas.

You’ll hear:

• How the Wood Brothers are evolving without losing their DNA

• Raising the next racer: Jordan’s daughter Giselle in Junior Sprint Cars

• Life at the track with a family that literally built the sport

• Rapid-fire stories, laughs, and behind-the-wall moments you won’t hear anywhere else

Episode 30 — Watkins Glen: Will Anyone Else Ever Win Again?

Watkins Glen brought the thunder, the chicanes, and—yep—another clinic up front. Chad, Rick, and Chris break down a road-course weekend where one driver keeps hogging the trophies and everyone else is left asking, “how do you pass thatguy?” From Turn 1 dive-bombs to Bus Stop bravery, we unpack the strategy, pit windows, and late restarts that decided Sunday—and why the current car shines (and struggles) on road courses.

What’s inside:

• Weekend Recap: Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup storylines you actually care about—no fluff, just momentum movers.

• Three Wide Debate:

  1. Can we fix the short track/road course package without breaking everything else?

  2. Which fictional racing movie actually brings fans to NASCAR?

• Checkers, Wreckers & What the Heckers: The best, the worst, and the downright weird from all three series.

• Call Your Shot: Rick’s victory lap means he picks first (again). Can anyone catch him?

• Plus: A big sponsor announcement you won’t want to miss.

Tap play for laughs, hot takes, and a full-speed tour of The Glen. If you enjoy the show, follow, rate 5 stars, and share with a friend who still thinks “road courses don’t count.”

🎙️ Episode 29: Brent Stover – Never Too Much

CBS Sports anchor. ARCA Menards play-by-play voice. Country music artist. Former Kansas State cross-country star. And somehow, still not out of breath. In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Brent Stover to talk racing, broadcasting, music, and managing a calendar that would make most people cry. From his days in shorty shorts at K-State to calling the action on pit road, Brent proves there's never too much when you're doing what you love.

🏁 Episode 28: Winning Weekend – Haas + Hendrick 🏆
Two teams. Two trophies. One unforgettable weekend at Iowa Speedway.

In this episode of Checkers, Wreckers & What the Heckers, the crew breaks down all the action from Iowa Speedway, where both Haas Factory Team and Hendrick Motorsports left with checkered flags and cornfield celebrations. Rick Kojan and Chris Justice relive their team wins and bring the energy straight from Victory Lane to your headphones.

🎙️ Segments Include:

• High-Level Weekend Recap from Iowa

• 🔥 Three Wide Debate: Should drivers race outside of NASCAR? Should SMT data be limited?

• ✅ Checkers, 💥 Wreckers, 😵 Heckers — Full Xfinity & Cup Series breakdowns

• 🎯 Call Your Shot: Bold predictions, bad bets, and hot takes

Whether you're here for race recaps, wild opinions, or pit road chaos, Episode 28 delivers full-throttle fun from America's Heartland. Hit play — it's time to relive the Winning Weekend!

🎙️ Episode 27: Noah Gragson – Feeding the G.O.A.T.s 🐐

This week on Checkers, Wreckers & What the Heckers, we’re joined by the one and only Noah Gragson—NASCAR’s mullet-rockin’, fan-hugging, rulebook-defying wild man himself.

We dive into:

🏁 The 100th win for JR Motorsports and what it means to Noah

💪 His unwavering optimism despite a season full of challenges

🌊 Next year’s wild San Diego race at Naval Base Coronado

🔥 A hilarious round of rapid fire questions

🎉 And Noah announces the winner of our Charlotte Race Weekend Giveaway!

It’s bold. It’s loud. It’s classic Noah.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains some strong language—listener discretion is advised.

Let’s feed the G.O.A.T.s! 🐐🔥

#WreckersPodcast #NoahGragson #JRMotorsports #NASCAR #FeedingTheGoats

🏁 Episode 26: Yard of Bricks and Making it Stick 🧱🏎️
We’re heading to Indy, and this episode is full-throttle from the green flag! Chad, Chris, and Rick break down the action from the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway—including the iconic Yard of Bricks, and what it meant for the teams, the drivers, and the sport.

Chad recaps his weekend watching from home while Chris and Rick bring trackside insights from inside the garages at Hendrick Motorsports and Haas Factory Team. Expect honest takes, behind-the-scenes stories, and a little chaos as always.

We dive into:

• Bubba Wallace’s big moment and that 23 car celebration on the bricks

• Who made it stick... and who missed the mark

• NASCAR’s controversial charter shakeup 👀

• The new San Diego Street Race announcement

• And of course, plenty of hot takes and hijinks along the way

🔥 Listen with caution—there’s a little bit of language in this one.

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie White, head coach of the Indiana Fever and one of the most respected voices in women’s basketball. From her days as a standout player at Purdue to leading the next generation of WNBA stars, Stephanie shares her journey, coaching philosophy, and the powerful impact of women in sports. We dive into her approach to building culture, developing young talent like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, and how she's helping reshape the landscape of professional basketball. Whether you're a hoops fan or just love a good underdog story, this episode is a slam dunk.

Plus: Contest updates, new merch announcements, and all your favorite segments—Checkers, Wreckers, and What the Heckers!

Episode 24: Dover Rain and Denny’s Reign

In this wet and wild episode of Checkers, Wreckers and What the Heckers, the crew dives into all the chaos and controversy from Dover Motor Speedway. Rain delays couldn’t wash away Denny Hamlin’s dominance as he danced his way to victory lane, crowning himself king of the Monster Mile.

Chad leads the charge as the gang breaks down the Xfinity and Cup Series races, debates whether NASCAR tracks should be required to have lights, and tackles the future of electric vehicles in the sport during the “Three Wide” segment.

We’ve got Checkers, Wreckers, and plenty of What the Heckers—including a few surprises from the Monster himself—and we’re calling our shots for the Brickyard 400.

Plus, big merch news, a final contest reminder, and more motorsports madness than you can shake a lug nut at.

Tune in, buckle up, and let’s ride through the rain!

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Thomas DeBoyace from Lionel Racing—the official diecast of NASCAR—to dive into the world of 1:24 scale chaos and collectibles. Thomas shares what it’s like working behind the scenes on legendary paint schemes, the thrill of the collector's hunt, and yes… the time he got yelled at by Darrell Waltrip.From tales of rare finds to the art of preserving NASCAR history one diecast at a time, Thomas brings stories that every fan will love. And just when you think it couldn’t get any better—he drops a HUGE announcement that you won’t want to miss.All that, plus our usual outlandish banter, bad takes, good laughs, and a few jokes that probably shouldn’t have made the final edit.Start your engines—and your eBay watchlists.

Episode 22: Sonoma – Whiners and Winers
Buckle up, because this episode swerves harder than a stock car on old tires! The crew breaks down all the action from Sonoma—yes, including the wine, the whines, and whatever that pit strategy was.

We debate whether road courses still deserve a spot on the Cup Series schedule (prepare for strong opinions), argue over whether Cup drivers should be allowed to drop down and dominate the lower series (spoiler: things get heated), and dive headfirst into the 23XI / Front Row vs. NASCAR lawsuit with the kind of legal expertise only found on a podcast with zero attorneys.

Plus, we roll out a brand new segment that might just be the wildest thing we've done yet. With outrageous banter, bold takes, and questionable wine pairings, Whiners and Winers is everything you never knew you needed in a NASCAR podcast episode.

Grab your glass and your fire suit—this one’s a ride.