The Backstretch

Austin Dillon wins the race but loses his playoff eligibility. Heather and Chris talk about why he did it, NASCAR's punishment, and the punishment for Joey Logano for his postrace outburst. They also preview Phoenix. Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman recaps Richmond, if he would go for a win at all cost, and previews Michigan. Heather's final thought is about crime and punishment.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.