Heather talks about the emergence of Shane van Gisbergen in Chicago. Heather and Chris talk about the success of Chicago and preview Atlanta. Alex Bowman talks about battling back from his injury. Heather's final though is about the success of Chicago.

It's finally race weekend in Chicago. Heather and Chris talk about all the build-up to the race as well as a quick recap of last weekend's race at Nashville. Our guest Dale Earnhardt, Jr from NASCAR on NBC talks about what this weekend means for the sport. Heather's final thought is about not liking it before you try it.

On this week's special edition of the Backstretch Heather take a look at the leadup to the Street Race in Chicago and what we can expect next week.

Heather asks people to take their Bristol hate elsewhere, and Chris joins to talk about Martin Truex, Jr's title chances, the future of Bristol Dirt, and midseason grades. Heather's final thoughts are her midseason grades.

Heather talks about why the tangle between the Austins is not the same as Chase vs Denny. Chris joins to talk about Kyle Busch's turnaround, Corey Lajoie's performance in a fill-in role for Chase, and a preview of Sonoma. Heather's final thought is about the number of road courses in the Cup Series

Chase Elliot was suspended, Chase Briscoe was fined. Plus we talk Coca-Cola 600 and the Chicago Street Race.

North Wilkesboro is officially back. Chris and Heather talk about the news of the week, Brad Keselowski is the guest. Heather's final thought is about the racial slurs on Bubba Wallace's radio.

One of NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers Geoff Bodine stops by to talk about the return to North Wilkesboro and the race that may have saved Hendrick Motorsports. Corey Lajoie stops by to talk about a big month of NASCAR and Heather's final thought is on the future of North Wilkesboro.

Heather talks about NASCAR history, fights, and how Ross Chastain should wear his black hat with pride. Chris joins in to talk NASCAR history, Josh Berry's development, and previews Darlington. Heather's final thought is on the NASC AR 75 greatest drivers list.

Legacy MC announces it will be switching to Toyota in 2024. Chris stops by to talk about Martin Truex, Jr's big win at Dover, the lingering concerns about the damage done to Kyle Larson's car at Talladega, and previews Kansas. Heather's final thought is about Ryan Newman's NASCAR return.