Frontstretch Podcast Network

Discontent with IndyCar's hybrid power unit has bubbled to the surface after racing quality dropped off in 2025.

Caleb Barnes and Jared Haas discuss Kyle Larson's dominance, Brad Keselowski's misfortune and other talking points from Kansas Speedway.

Top NASCAR Cup Series bets for the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway.

The driver of the No. 1 for JR Motorsports talks about his rookie campaign thus far.

PRN radio broadcaster Mark Garrow joins the show

IndyCar’s comparatively straightforward race in Barber did not foreshadow the chaos of F1 in Miami.

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.

Want some options for drivers to ride on Sunday in Texas? We've got some suggestions for you.

Leonard Wood from Wood Brothers Racing joins Frontstretch to talk the team's 75th anniversary.

Collin Fern joins to chat Talladega, the All-Star Race and more.

Caleb Barnes and Trenton Worsham discuss the top storylines coming out of Sunday's Cup Series race at Talladega.

Team Penske is one of the top bets for Talladega. Who else?

Mears joins Bringing the Heat to talk his return to NASCAR after a few years away.

The Australian drove a commanding race in Saudi Arabia to assume the lead of the championship.

IndyCar's second-biggest race was followed by an uncharacteristically hectic Bahrain Grand Prix.

Former NASCAR driver and media personality Kenny Wallace joins the show

Caleb Barnes and Tanner Marlar break down all the action from Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol.

Including one former winner who's practically a steal.

Hear Petty talk about the state of the 2025 NASCAR season and his annual motorcycle ride to benefit the Victory Junction camp.

A lack of on-track action didn't render the Japanese Grand Prix insignificant.

Has Throwback Weekend worn out its welcome? Also, what's to make of Kyle Larson's early and late wrecks?

Samuel Stubbs joins Caleb Barnes this week to discuss Hamlin’s clutch final pit stop that gave him his second straight Cup win.

Do you take a sure bet? Or go out on a limb?

The veteran driver talks about his return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

The crew discusses driver etiquette and more on this week's Happy Hour.

Caleb Barnes and James Jackson break down all the action and hot topics from Martinsville, including Joey Logano and Ty Gibbs overcoming bad luck for once.

Penske? Hendrick? Here's who to pick.

This week’s edition of Bringing the Heat With Bryan Nolen showcases a one-on-one conversation with driver of the No. 42 in the NASCAR Cup Series, John Hunter Nemechek. The 2021 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion spoke Frontstretch’s Michael Massie on a variety of topics, perhaps most notably his paint scheme at Homestead-Miami Speedway that featured Backstreet Boys. Nemechek also discusses his strong start of this year as opposed to that of last year. .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { min-height: 100px; position: relative; } .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo:hover , .IRPP_kangoo:visited , .IRPP_kangoo:active { border:0!important; } .IRPP_kangoo { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #eaeaea; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); } .IRPP_kangoo:active , .IRPP_kangoo:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #FFFFFF; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { background-position: center; background-size: cover; float: left; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl { width: 30%; } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { float: right; width: 70%; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text { display: table; height: 100px; left: 0; top: 0; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .IRPP_kangoo-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0 10px 0 10px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #34495E; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .125em; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .IRPP_kangoo .postTitle { color: #000000; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaButton { background-color: #FFFFFF; margin-left: 10px; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo:hover .imgUrl { -webkit-transform: scale(1.2); -moz-transform: scale(1.2); -o-transform: scale(1.2); -ms-transform: scale(1.2); transform: scale(1.2); } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { -webkit-transition: -webkit-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: -moz-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -o-transition: -o-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -ms-transition: -ms-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out; } .IRPP_kangoo:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } See also2-Headed Monster: Who's Had the More Disappointing Season -- Ty Gibbs or Brad Keselowski? Afterward, Dalton Hopkins joins the show to talk about the latest news and notes around NASCAR. Throwback weekend is ahead at Darlington Raceway next weekend, and the guys talk about some of the notable schemes that will be featured on the track. The soundbite of the week comes courtesy of Bubba Wallace. The No. 23 finished a season-best third last week at Homestead. Wallace comments on how his team was finally able to finish the job on a complete race weekend. Watch below or listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/8vYFah3RnVg

"Out of the Groove" YouTube host Eric Estepp joins the show.

Any move Red Bull makes to salvage their second seat will be long overdue.

Trey Lyle and Bryan Nolen break down the all the top storylines from Sunday's Cup Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Including one longshot bet in the wake of Josh Berry's Las Vegas victory.

McDowell talks about his switch to Spire, relationship with former Front Row teammates and his family life.

Josh Berry's win, Ty Gibbs' struggles and loose wheel debacles at Las Vegas were all topics discussed this week on Happy Hour.

F1 fans may need to wait until China to get an accurate gauge of how the season will play out.

Caleb Barnes and Stephen Stumpf discuss Josh Berry’s maiden Cup victory, Christopher Bell’s creative loose wheel solution, and more from Las Vegas.

The latest episode of Through the Gears breaks down your best bets for SIn City.

Eckes talks his run so far with Kaulig and expectations for the rest of the season.

Josh Bilicki joins the podcast to talk his season so far, option tires and the future of NASCAR in California

Caleb Barnes and Anthony Damcott discuss all of the major storylines from Phoenix Raceway, particularly the option tire.

Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney are two good bets to win the Cup Series Spring race at Phoenix.

The former Xfinity champion talks his return to the premier series.

TSJSports’ Peter Stratta joins the podcast to talk the future of Circuit of the Americas in NASCAR.

The three-time IndyCar champion opened the 2025 season in style, is it already too late?

Caleb Barnes and Michael Massie discuss why Busch might be on to watch on road courses after his run at Circuit of the Americas.

Can Connor Zilisch win in his debut? Here are the odds.

This week’s edition of Bringing the Heat continues the conversation with former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Mike Skinner. Listen to part one here. This week, Frontstretch’s Dalton Hopkins dives deeper with Skinner to discuss his journey into the media side of the NASCAR world. Skinner also talks about his involvement in coaching some of NASCAR’s up-and-coming talent. Stephen Stumpf then joins Bryan Nolen to talk about the very latest around the sport. With rumors that Bowman Gray Stadium is expected to be the host site in 2026 for the Cook Out Clash, the guys discuss whether or not the site will be the right place for another successful event. .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { min-height: 100px; position: relative; } .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo:hover , .IRPP_kangoo:visited , .IRPP_kangoo:active { border:0!important; } .IRPP_kangoo { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #eaeaea; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); } .IRPP_kangoo:active , .IRPP_kangoo:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #FFFFFF; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { background-position: center; background-size: cover; float: left; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl { width: 30%; } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { float: right; width: 70%; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text { display: table; height: 100px; left: 0; top: 0; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .IRPP_kangoo-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0 10px 0 10px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #34495E; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .125em; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .IRPP_kangoo .postTitle { color: #000000; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaButton { background-color: #FFFFFF; margin-left: 10px; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo:hover .imgUrl { -webkit-transform: scale(1.2); -moz-transform: scale(1.2); -o-transform: scale(1.2); -ms-transform: scale(1.2); transform: scale(1.2); } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { -webkit-transition: -webkit-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: -moz-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -o-transition: -o-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -ms-transition: -ms-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out; } .IRPP_kangoo:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } See alsoBringing the Heat: Mike Skinner Reflects on Hall of Fame Career The Soundbite of the Week comes from Carson Hocevar, who finished second last weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The finish didn’t come without ruffling some feathers of some of his mentors and fellow competitors. Hocevar talks about how he made his way into the runner-up spot, his best career finish. The show wraps up with a look ahead to this weekend’s racing at the Circuit of the Americas. Nolen and Stumpf look at the new track layout and the Cup debut of Connor Zilisch. The younger driver is already a heavy betting favorite. Watch below or listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/OOtdDHKiqEc

John Newby of Savage Ventures is a guest once again.

Caleb Barnes and Wyatt Watson break down all of Sunday's action from Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Who to place your bets on for the NASCAR Cup Series' second race of 2025.