The Backstretch

The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 24: Daniel Suárez

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Chase Briscoe is back in Victory Lane.

After a slow start to the season, Briscoe and the No. 19 team have found their rhythm just in time for the summer stretch. But with another Toyota in Victory Lane, the bigger question is becoming impossible to ignore.

In Season 5, Episode 24 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down Briscoe's breakthrough win and whether Toyota's recent dominance should have Ford and Chevrolet worried.

🏁 What Matters / What Doesn't

  • Toyota continues to stack wins. Is this just another cycle in NASCAR, or is the balance of power shifting? At what point should the other manufacturers become concerned?
  • NASCAR is in the middle of three consecutive Sunday night races. Fans have strong opinions about start times—but do they actually matter?

    • 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Daniel Suárez

    Daniel joins the show to discuss his season, staying motivated through the ups and downs of a long NASCAR schedule, and what it will take to build momentum heading into the second half of the year.

    📻 Say What? (Radio Chatter)

    • Ryan Preece's practice radio sparks a debate about what should—and shouldn't—be fair game when it comes to team communications.
    • Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen have become unlikely "best friends" after their recent on-track exchanges.
    • Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith continue to add fuel to a growing rivalry. Are these kinds of feuds exactly what NASCAR needs?

      • 🛠 Pit Notes

      NASCAR heads to EchoPark Speedway for one of the most unpredictable races of the season. Chris Carrier breaks down what it takes to win at Atlanta's high-speed drafting track, including manufacturer alliances, pit strategy, and surviving the closing laps when everything is on the line.

      Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage.

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      The BackstretchBy Heather Williams