The Backstretch

Thirty years after Alan Kulwicki was killed in a plane crash near Bristol Motor Speedway, Heather talks to the people who knew him and who covered the accident near the Tri-Cities Airport

This week Heather talks about the Hendrick Motorsports appeal. Chris Carrier chimes in on HMS, plus overtime at COTA and a preview of Richmond. Heather's final thought is on the 30th anniversary of Alan Kulwicki's death.

So Heather, how was Atlanta? Chris talks about Atlanta, F1 party crashers, and the Hendrick penalties. Harrison Burton is our guest and talks about sophomore struggles. Heather's final thought is on Josh Williams.

This week on The Backstretch Chris breaks down the Hendrick penalties and what they are accused of doing. Chris Buescher stops by to talk about the improvement over the last year at RFK and Heather's final thought is on Atlanta.

This week on The Backstretch Heather talks about F1 drivers transitioning to NASCAR and what it means for the sport. Chase Briscoe joins her to talk about his early season struggles and to preview Phoenix. Heather shares a preseason conversation with defending Truck Series Champion Zane Smith and for her final thought...does Chevy have an advantage this season?

This week on the Backstretch, Heather talks about the injury to Chase Elliott. Our Crew Chief Chris Carrier talks about whether this is the final race at Fontana, which drivers should be nervous about after two races, and previews Las Vegas. Heather's final thought is about the changing opinions about Kyle Busch.

NASCAR goes west to Fontana. Chris joins us to talk about Daytona and Fontana's final drive as a 2-mile track. Todd Gilliland stops by to talk about his expectations heading into his sophomore season and Heather's final thought is on the future of Fontana.

It's Daytona 500 week! Heather talks Daytona luck, with Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin weighing in. NASCAR on FOX's Mike Joy stops by to preview the season. 75 years of NASCAR, his favorite race call, and Kevin Harvick's retirement. Heather's final thought is about the storylines to watch in the 500.

This week on the Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams is joined by Crew Chief Chris Carrier. This topic of conversation this week is the banning of the "hail melon".  Stewart-Haas Racing driver Ryan Preece is the guest this week. Heather's final thought is on the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum and if LA is the right place for the race.

The Backstretch Podcast is back ahead of the 2023 NASCAR season.  News 5 Sports Anchor Heather Williams is joined by Crew Chief Chris Carrier, who talks about Kevin Harvick's retirement and which driver has the most to prove in 2023. Heather's final thought is on the NASCAR Hall of Fame.