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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.
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.
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?
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.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Darlington
Do you take a sure bet? Or go out on a limb?
Bringing the Heat: Daniel Hemric Looking To Rekindle Career
The veteran driver talks about his return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Happy Hour: Was Sammy Smith’s Penalty the Right Call?
The crew discusses driver etiquette and more on this week's Happy Hour.
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.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Martinsville
Penske? Hendrick? Here's who to pick.
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
Happy Hour: Where Does 23XI Racing Rank Among Cup Teams?
"Out of the Groove" YouTube host Eric Estepp joins the show.

The Pit Straight: Justice for Yuki Tsunoda?
Any move Red Bull makes to salvage their second seat will be long overdue.

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.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Homestead
Including one longshot bet in the wake of Josh Berry's Las Vegas victory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Las Vegas
The latest episode of Through the Gears breaks down your best bets for SIn City.
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.
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