The Backstretch

It's Bristol, Baby! Heather and Chris look back at Phoenix and preview the race at Bristol. Harrison Burton drops by to preview this week's race and talk about his season. Heather's final thought is on attendance for the Bristol Spring Race

NASCAR heads to the desert in Phoenix this weekend. Our crew chief Chris Carrier talks about the domination by Chevy so far this season, the historic win by Rajah Caruth in the truck series, if it's time for RFK Racing to panic and previews the race at Phoenix Raceway. Our guest Daniel Hemric talks about his return to the Cup Series this season and Heather's final thought is on short-track racing in the NextGen Era.

Heather and Chris talk about the headlines from the week in NASCAR, including a wild finish at Atlanta, penalties for Joey Logano and two SHR cars. Carson Hocevar stops by to talk about his rookie season and accidentally adding his car number to his driver's license.

William Byron wins the Daytona 500, but not without controversy. Heather and Chris break it all down. Todd Gilliland stops by to talk about the expectations for Front Row Motorsports this season. Heather's Final Thought is on the Truck Series and driver mentorship.

Heather and Chris talk about the Daytona 500, the struggles big teams had at the Clash, and what Stewart Haas needs to do to get better in 2024. NASCAR on FOX's Jamie Little stops by to preview the sport's biggest race. Heather's final thought is on the upsets that make the Daytona 500 so special.

On this episode, Heather and Chris talk about the return of cars on the track, NASCAR: Full Speed on Netflix, and what to expect at the Clash this weekend. Corey LaJoie is the guest and he talks about the upcoming season for him and his team at Spire Motorsports. Heather's final thought is on the importance of NASCAR: Full Speed.

The Backstretch is back for season three. Heather and Chris talk about all the big news that broke this week and look ahead to the start of the season. Erik Jones is the guest and talks with Heather about the big changes at Legacy Motor Club and his Detroit Lions. Heather's final thought is on the length of the off-season

Denny Hamlin beats your driver, drivers make 2024 plans. Chris talks about the Bristol Night Race, the playoffs and previews Texas. Chase Elliott is the guest. Heather's final thought is on silly season. 

A special edition of The Backstretch this week focus on the special gift NASCAR driver Corey Lajoie gave to young driver Everett Larson

Kyle Larson wins the playoff opener, a big week for Toyota, and a preview of the second playoff race at Kansas. Dale Jarrett is the guest and breaks down the playoff field. Heather's final thought is also a break down of the playoff field