The Backstretch

Heather and Chris wrap up the 2022 NASCAR season, plus NHRA Top Fuel Champion Brittany Force stops by to talk about her run to a second championship.

It's Championship Four Weekend. Heather and Chris recap Martinsville and look ahead to the final weekend of racing at Phoenix. Christopher Bell stops by to talk about racing his way into the finals. Heather's final thought is about predicting a champion.

NASCAR heads to Martinsville to set the championship four. Heather and Chris talks about the line being drawn by NASCAR when it comes to spinning people on track.  They also talk about pit road safety and preview Martinsville.

Ross Chastain talks about his approach to this weekend in Martinsville. Track president Clay Campbell stops by to talk about what to expect this weekend. For her final thought Heather picks her Championship Four.

Bubba Wallace suspended for intentional wrecking Kyle Larson. Heather and Chris talk about Joey Logano now as a championship favorite, Kurt Bush's retirement and a preview of Homestead. Chase Elliot joins Heather to talk about his up and down playoffs as well as drivers emotions in the cars. Heather's final thought is about Championship Four odds.

Kurt Busch announces his retirement. Is NASCAR's model broken? What can be done about safety in the sport. Ross Chastain talks about his long road to NASCAR's top tier. Heather's final thought is on the Championship final 8.

Is the NASCAR model broken? Finances and safety a big topic of conversation in the sport this week. Christopher Bell stops by to talk about the cutoff race in Charlotte and safety. Heather's final thought is on cutoff races.

Lots of talk about safety in NASCAR. Heather and Chris also talk about Denny vs William and preview Talladega. Chase Briscoe talks NASCAR playoffs and the fear of getting hurt. Heather's final thought is also on NASCAR safety.

This week on the podcast Heather and Chris talk about the 19 different winners this season, a crazy first round of the playoffs and Henderson Motorsport big weekend at their home track. Joey Logano stops by to talk about the playoffs and the new USA Network NASCAR show. Heather's final thought is on parity in the NextGen Era of the sport.

It's Bristol race week. Heather and Chris preview the cutoff race in the first round of the playoffs and talk about Kyle Busch's big move to RCR. Chase Briscoe and NASCAR on NBC's Dale Jarrett stop by to talk Bristol as a playoff race. Heather's final though is on if the Bristol Night Race should be considered a crown jewel of the sport.

A couple of big stories breaking this week. It looks like Kyle Busch is headed to RCR and the All-Star Race IS headed to North Wilkesboro. Austin Dillon and NASCAR on NBC's Jeff Burton stop by.