Frontstretch Podcast Network

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.

The inaugural Truck Series champion joins the Bringing the Heat podcast.

Cole Cusumano of SpeedFreaks and Kickin' the Tires joins the podcast.

Caleb Barnes and Mike Neff give their takes on last-lap cautions, who was at fault for a lap 186 Big One, and offer suggestions on what time races should start.

The bets to place for the season's opening race.

Allgaier talks plans for the series in 2025, JRM's prospective Cup debut and more.

Could the France family actually sell a stake of NASCAR?

Chris Wilner of MRN Radio and NBC Sports joins the podcast.

NASCAR's return to the quarter-mile track produced two evenings of action-packed racing.

New rules, new broadcasters and old drivers are among some of the highlights during the offseason

Who in NASCAR made the naughty and nice lists this year?

After the longest season in F1 history, Lando Norris capped off the 2024 Formula 1 campaign with a win on Sunday's (Dec. 7) Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, clinching McLaren's first World Constructors' Championship since 1998. The season was filled with memorable battles on track for both the drivers' and constructors' titles as well as drama that could extend into next season. Will F1 fans see a legendary feud between Max Verstappen and George Russell in 2025 thanks to the drama from Qatar? Additionally, with new faces expected in 2025, what should fans expect from the rookies next season? Wyatt Watson guest hosts the closing chapter of "The Pit Straight" on the 2024 F1 season, and Tom Blackburn and Michael Finley weigh in on these topics as well as Colton Herta's potential future with Cadillac's F1 team in 2026. Devlin DeFrancesco Back in IndyCar With RLLDeFrancesco has joined the team in a multiyear deal. “The Pit Straight” is Frontstretch‘s open-wheel racing podcast, available during the racing season weekly on Tuesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and right here on the web.

The style of race management on display for F1's Qatar Grand Prix left many scratching their heads.

The next American foray into F1 is coming in an unexpected form.

Find how who in the NASCAR world won Happy Hour awards this year.

Bringing the Heat talks with Sutton about his bonus partial Truck season and his full-time effort for next year.

Toby Christie from TobyChristie.com and Racing America joins the podcast.

Joey Logano claimed his third title in down-to-the-wire fashion.

Listen for reactions to the NASCAR Xfinity championship at Phoenix Raceway, a preview of the Cup race and more.

The Frontstretch reporting duo of Bryan Nolen and Stephen Stumpf dive into Ty Majeski's triumphant Craftsman Truck Series title performance and more.

Our betting picks for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Will the title winner return to victory lane this year?