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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.

Jun 25, 20251h 6m

The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Proceeds to Party

Palou rang in a novel sponsorship in the best way possible at Road America.

Jun 24, 202525 min

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.

Jun 23, 202510 min

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Pocono

Time to place your betting cards for NASCAR's only race of the season at Pocono

Jun 21, 202539 min

Bringing the Heat: Jake Garcia Poised for a Playoff Run

The driver of the No. 13 joins Bringing the Heat.

Jun 20, 202535 min

Happy Hour: Jeff Gluck on NASCAR in Mexico

The Athletic's Jeff Gluck joins the podcast to recount his Mexico City experience.

Jun 18, 2025

The Pit Straight: Oval Racing Shines & Teammates Collide

IndyCar and F1 put on great shows, but for very different reasons.

Jun 17, 2025

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.

Jun 16, 202512 min

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Mexico City

Time to place your bets for the NASCAR Cup Series' inaugural race in Mexico City.

Jun 13, 202529 min

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.

Jun 12, 202550 min

Happy Hour: Ryan Ellis Joins Ahead of NASCAR’s Return to Mexico

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Ellis joins the show.

Jun 11, 20251h 2m

Stock Car Scoop: More 2-Mile Ovals, Please

Sunday's Cup Series race was so good that we're asking for more.

Jun 9, 202512 min

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Michigan

Let's set up those betting cards for this weekend in the Irish Hills.

Jun 6, 202538 min

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

Jun 5, 202527 min

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?

Jun 4, 20251h 6m

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.

Jun 4, 2025

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.

Jun 2, 202511 min

Bringing the Heat: Alex Palou Powers to the Top

A new interview with the Indy 500 winner from Frontstretch's Michael Massie.

May 29, 202531 min

Happy Hour: Is More Horsepower Finally Coming to NASCAR?

John Newby, senior writer at Savage Ventures, joins the podcast.

May 28, 20251h 4m

The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Marches On, Monaco Bows Out

The busiest day in racing left open-wheel racing observers several stories to dissect.

May 27, 202540 min

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.

May 26, 202512 min

Bringing the Heat: An Indianapolis 500 Special

On a special episode of the Bringing the Heat, Bryan Nolen hosts live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

May 25, 202530 min

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Charlotte

Can Kyle Larson make history?

May 23, 202525 min

Bringing the Heat: May the (Robert) Shwartzman Be With You

Robert Shwartzman joins to discuss winning the Indy 500 pole.

May 22, 202531 min

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

May 21, 20251h 12m

The Pit Straight: Penske Penalties Mar Perfect Reputation

Indy 500 qualifying weekend was one to forget for Roger Penske's team.

May 20, 202540 min

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.

May 19, 202510 min

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?

May 16, 202524 min

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

May 15, 202533 min

Happy Hour: The Missed Connection of Kyle Busch & the Indy 500

NASCAR content creator and Motorscape owner Gary Sexton joins the podcast.

May 14, 2025

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.

May 13, 202523 min

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.

May 12, 202510 min

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Kansas

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

May 9, 202533 min

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.

May 8, 2025

Happy Hour: Is Tony Stewart Right About the Daytona 500?

PRN radio broadcaster Mark Garrow joins the show

May 7, 20251h 9m

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.

May 6, 202534 min

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.

May 5, 202510 min

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.

May 3, 202519 min

Bringing the Heat: The Wood Brothers’ Legacy Rolls On

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

May 1, 202559 min

Happy Hour: A Sunday Traffic Jam in Talladega

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

Apr 30, 2025

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.

Apr 28, 20259 min

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Talladega

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

Apr 25, 202538 min

Bringing the Heat: Casey Mears Is Back

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

Apr 24, 202534 min

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.

Apr 22, 202526 min

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.

Apr 15, 202529 min

Happy Hour: Kenny Wallace on the Return of the Rock

Former NASCAR driver and media personality Kenny Wallace joins the show

Apr 15, 20251h 15m

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.

Apr 14, 2025

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Bristol

Including one former winner who's practically a steal.

Apr 11, 202525 min

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.

Apr 10, 2025

The Pit Straight: Red Bull Gives Yuki Tsunoda Wings

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

Apr 9, 2025