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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

Happy Hour: Should NASCAR’s Throwback Weekend Stay?

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

Apr 9, 20251h 9m

Stock Car Scoop: A Throwback Race With a Modern Finish

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

Apr 7, 2025

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Darlington

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

Apr 4, 202535 min

Bringing the Heat: Daniel Hemric Looking To Rekindle Career

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

Apr 3, 2025

Happy Hour: Was Sammy Smith’s Penalty the Right Call?

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

Apr 2, 20251h 14m

Stock Car Scoop: Joey Logano & Ty Gibbs Beat Bad Luck at Martinsville

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.

Mar 31, 2025

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Martinsville

Penske? Hendrick? Here's who to pick.

Mar 28, 202526 min

Bringing the Heat: John Hunter Nemechek Brings Backstreet Back, All Right

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

Mar 27, 2025

Happy Hour: Where Does 23XI Racing Rank Among Cup Teams?

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

Mar 26, 20251h 11m

The Pit Straight: Justice for Yuki Tsunoda?

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

Mar 25, 202530 min

Stock Car Scoop: Kyle Larson Nearly Makes History at Homestead

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

Mar 24, 202510 min

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Homestead

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

Mar 21, 2025

Bringing the Heat: Michael McDowell Making Most of Fresh Start With Spire

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

Mar 20, 202529 min

Happy Hour: Berry Breaks Through, Panic Time for Ty Gibbs?

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

Mar 19, 20251h 15m

The Pit Straight: Melbourne Got Messy

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

Mar 18, 202530 min

Stock Car Scoop: Pit Road Problems Lead to Las Vegas Shakeup

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

Mar 17, 2025

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Las Vegas

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

Mar 14, 202525 min

Bringing the Heat: Christian Eckes Emerging in the Xfinity Series

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

Mar 13, 202525 min

Happy Hour: Josh Bilicki, Option Tires & California Racing

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

Mar 12, 20251h 14m