
Frontstretch Podcast Network
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Happy Hour: San Diego, 40-Race Season & Prospect Rankings
The trio discuss the potential of a future San Diego street circuit, upcoming NASCAR prospects, in-season tournament brackets and more.
The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Proceeds to Party
Palou rang in a novel sponsorship in the best way possible at Road America.
Stock Car Scoop: Chase Briscoe Capitalizes as a Summer of Strategy Continues
The driver of the No. 19 stretched the fuel with help from his crew chief and clean air.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Pocono
Time to place your betting cards for NASCAR's only race of the season at Pocono
Bringing the Heat: Jake Garcia Poised for a Playoff Run
The driver of the No. 13 joins Bringing the Heat.
Happy Hour: Jeff Gluck on NASCAR in Mexico
The Athletic's Jeff Gluck joins the podcast to recount his Mexico City experience.

The Pit Straight: Oval Racing Shines & Teammates Collide
IndyCar and F1 put on great shows, but for very different reasons.
Stock Car Scoop: Rain & Pain Can’t Stop Shane van Gisbergen in Mexico City
Ty Gibbs' bad luck and Carson Hocevar and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s continued feud are also among this week’s talking points.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Mexico City
Time to place your bets for the NASCAR Cup Series' inaugural race in Mexico City.
Bringing the Heat: Jeff Hammond On What He’s Been Up To Lately
The longtime crew chief and former FOX personality talks his journey the past few years.
Happy Hour: Ryan Ellis Joins Ahead of NASCAR’s Return to Mexico
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Ellis joins the show.
Stock Car Scoop: More 2-Mile Ovals, Please
Sunday's Cup Series race was so good that we're asking for more.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Michigan
Let's set up those betting cards for this weekend in the Irish Hills.
Bringing the Heat: Brenden Queen Talks Debut ARCA Season
On this episode of Bringing the Heat With Bryan Nolen, Trenton Worsham speaks with Brenden Queen to catch up during his first season in the ARCA Menards Series. The reigning CARS Tour champion reflected on his two wins up to this point in the season at Daytona International Speedway and Kansas Speedway, which he said did not expect. He also discussed how he’s still a late model driver still at heart and spoke about the platform FOX Sports 1 gave the CARS Tour during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, as well as if he’s reached out to Waffle House about sponsorship. NASCAR Mailbox: Was Stenhouse's Wreck Hocevar's Fault or a Racing Incident?Frontstretch’s Kevin Nix answers this week’s question for NASCAR Mailbox. Wyatt Watson then joins Nolen to take a look at What’s Still Hot, discussing the ratings after the second race broadcast by new TV partner Amazon Prime Video compared to the previous week’s Coca-Cola 600 and the numbers from last year’s Nashville Superspeedway race. They look ahead to what the future numbers could be in the next two weeks at Michigan International Speedway and Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The soundbite of the week features an angry Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after being spun by Carson Hocevar, who is no stranger to making other drivers angry on the track. Watson and Nolen debate whether it was fair or foul for the Spire Motorsports driver to not leave any room. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6W17YnL7Uw

Happy Hour: Confusion Already With NASCAR In-Season Tournament?
Also, what's to make of the rumors about Cleetus McFarland and Dodge going Truck racing?

The Pit Straight: Does IndyCar’s Newest Would-Be Rivalry Make Sense?
The recent Twitter hostilities between two of IndyCar's biggest faces have been anything but expected.
Stock Car Scoop: How Many Winners Will There Be Before the Playoffs?
Wyatt Watson and Stephen Stumpf discuss the main plotlines coming out of Music City.
Bringing the Heat: Alex Palou Powers to the Top
A new interview with the Indy 500 winner from Frontstretch's Michael Massie.
Happy Hour: Is More Horsepower Finally Coming to NASCAR?
John Newby, senior writer at Savage Ventures, joins the podcast.

The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Marches On, Monaco Bows Out
The busiest day in racing left open-wheel racing observers several stories to dissect.
Stock Car Scoop: Ross Chastain Surprises in Instant Classic Coke 600 Finish
Carson Hocevar and Denny Hamlin's misfortunes are also discussed after Sunday night's race at Charlotte.
Bringing the Heat: An Indianapolis 500 Special
On a special episode of the Bringing the Heat, Bryan Nolen hosts live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Charlotte
Can Kyle Larson make history?
Bringing the Heat: May the (Robert) Shwartzman Be With You
Robert Shwartzman joins to discuss winning the Indy 500 pole.
Happy Hour: Reactions to NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees
Mike Neff returns to the Happy Hour team to react to the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class

The Pit Straight: Penske Penalties Mar Perfect Reputation
Indy 500 qualifying weekend was one to forget for Roger Penske's team.
Stock Car Scoop: Stars Make Great Case for North Wilkesboro Points Race
Caleb Barnes and Kevin Nix talk all things All-Star Race and whether or not North Wilkesboro should get a Cup points race.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for the All-Star Race
Can Larson grab the $1 million? Or is there someone else who's better for your bet?
Bringing the Heat: Harrison Burton Talks His Return to Xfinity
Harrison Burton, former NASCAR Cup Series winner at Daytona International Speedway and current NASCAR Xfinity Series driver of the No. 25 for AM Racing, is this week’s featured guest on Bringing the Heat With Bryan Nolen. Frontstretch’s Dalton Hopkins sits down with Burton to discuss an array of topics. The two take a look back at Burton's 2024 season and then his eventual departure from the Wood Brothers Racing. Nolen is then joined by James Jackson to take a look at the latest news and notes from around the sport, including Burton's appearance in the All-Star Race with Rick Ware Racing. The soundbite of the week is from Carson Hocevar, who took home the win in last week’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. They discuss if Hocevar's gesture that he made to second-place finisher Layne Riggs as he was crossing the finish line was right or wrong, and how his personality is good for the sport Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1E592kvMQc&feature=youtu.be
Happy Hour: The Missed Connection of Kyle Busch & the Indy 500
NASCAR content creator and Motorscape owner Gary Sexton joins the podcast.

The Pit Straight: Hybrid for Whose Sake?
Discontent with IndyCar's hybrid power unit has bubbled to the surface after racing quality dropped off in 2025.

Stock Car Scoop: Kyle Larson Has Figured This Car Out
Caleb Barnes and Jared Haas discuss Kyle Larson's dominance, Brad Keselowski's misfortune and other talking points from Kansas Speedway.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Kansas
Top NASCAR Cup Series bets for the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway.
Bringing the Heat: Carson Kvapil Growing In Rookie Xfinity Season
The driver of the No. 1 for JR Motorsports talks about his rookie campaign thus far.

Happy Hour: Is Tony Stewart Right About the Daytona 500?
PRN radio broadcaster Mark Garrow joins the show

The Pit Straight: Palou’s Perfection at Barber & Ferrari’s Fiasco in Miami
IndyCar’s comparatively straightforward race in Barber did not foreshadow the chaos of F1 in Miami.

Stock Car Scoop: Did Michael McDowell Feel Too Much Pressure?
The driver of the No. 71 lost the lead with four to go and then crashed one lap later in a dramatic finish at Texas.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Texas
Want some options for drivers to ride on Sunday in Texas? We've got some suggestions for you.
Bringing the Heat: The Wood Brothers’ Legacy Rolls On
Leonard Wood from Wood Brothers Racing joins Frontstretch to talk the team's 75th anniversary.
Happy Hour: A Sunday Traffic Jam in Talladega
Collin Fern joins to chat Talladega, the All-Star Race and more.

Stock Car Scoop: Would You Make a Move on the Last Lap?
Caleb Barnes and Trenton Worsham discuss the top storylines coming out of Sunday's Cup Series race at Talladega.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Talladega
Team Penske is one of the top bets for Talladega. Who else?
Bringing the Heat: Casey Mears Is Back
Mears joins Bringing the Heat to talk his return to NASCAR after a few years away.

The Pit Straight: Is Oscar Piastri the F1 Title Favorite After Jeddah?
The Australian drove a commanding race in Saudi Arabia to assume the lead of the championship.

The Pit Straight: Under the Sun in Long Beach & Under the Lights in Bahrain
IndyCar's second-biggest race was followed by an uncharacteristically hectic Bahrain Grand Prix.

Happy Hour: Kenny Wallace on the Return of the Rock
Former NASCAR driver and media personality Kenny Wallace joins the show

Stock Car Scoop: This Isn’t Your Older Brother’s Bristol
Caleb Barnes and Tanner Marlar break down all the action from Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Bristol
Including one former winner who's practically a steal.

Bringing the Heat: Kyle Petty Prepping for the Big Ride
Hear Petty talk about the state of the 2025 NASCAR season and his annual motorcycle ride to benefit the Victory Junction camp.

The Pit Straight: Red Bull Gives Yuki Tsunoda Wings
A lack of on-track action didn't render the Japanese Grand Prix insignificant.