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.

How much risk should drivers be taking away from their day job? Chris chimes in on that, plus Bubba's block and Denny Hamlin's summer shootout idea. Todd Gilliand talks about his season and how tough it's been to not be in the 38 full-time. Heather's final though is on a good last-lap crash vs a bad last-lap crash.

Heather talks about the lack of passing at Martinsville. Chris chimes on on Martinsville, Kyle Larson's win, and previews Talladega. Ty Gibbs stops by and brings along NFL draft hopeful Jahmyr Gibbs. Heather's final thought is in Chicago Street racing.

This week on The Backstretch Heather talks about Bristol Dirt and why she's not all that worried about the attendance for the dirt race. Our Crew Chief Chris Carrier talks about Christopher Bell's place as the championship favorite, Chase Elliott's return at Martinsville this weekend, the future of the Bristol Dirt race, and previews the Martinsville race. Heather's final thought is on Cody Ware.