Frontstretch Podcast Network

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?

This time, the heat is from Championship 4 Media Day as all three top NASCAR series prepare to crown champions in Phoenix.

Several questions about the future of NASCAR emerged from the controversial ending at Martinsville Speedway.

A stunning drive for the win, a botched start and monsoon conditions made for one of the most memorable races in F1 history.

Adam Cheek and Tristan Ell break down a controversial end to Martinsville's playoff race.

Martinsville represents the last chance for playoff drivers to secure themselves a spot in the Championship 4.

Perkins talks his first full-time season with RSS Racing, his Kevin Harvick throwback and more.

Host of Above The Yellow Line and reporter for Racing America Taylor Kitchen joins the podcast.

Verstappen's aggressive driving has at last been subjected to scrutiny by race control.

Adam Cheek and Anthony Damcott break down Reddick's triumph, which felt like it came in a must-win situation.

Check out Tino Pattigno's favorite picks to cash this weekend in the Straight Talk Wireless 400 for the NASCAR Cup Series.

The crew chief of Big Machine Racing's No. 48 discusses the team's progress with Parker Kligerman and what's to come for 2025.

Plus, a discussion about Christopher Bell's and Denny Hamlin's playoff outlooks.

The Dutchman's style of defensive driving has long divided fans and commentators alike.

Adam Cheek and Tom Blackburn break down a chaotic day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Want some betting suggestions for Las Vegas? Tino Pattigno has some thoughts.

The veteran broadcaster talks with Frontstretch ahead of his final broadcast.

The guys discuss Alex Bowman's DQ, the late caution that came just before Parker Kligerman took the white flag and more.

Deegan will move to Indy NXT for 2025.

Adam Cheek and Tom Blackburn break down the Round of 12's finale.

Tino Pattigno shares some top bets for the Charlotte ROVAL.

The new driver of AM Racing's No. 15 talks his career so far.

Fresh off the announcement of IndyCar's upcoming Grand Prix of Arlington, set to hold its inaugural running in March of 2026, opinions among the Frontstretch team are mixed. IndyCar's return to the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex (DFW) after losing its date at Texas Motor Speedway is a positive development for the sport, but is it positive enough? Has recent history left fans too cynical for this new street circuit to find its feet and become a fixture on the NTT IndyCar Series' schedule? What will make this race different from the many ill-fated street races of years gone by? Drawing on multiple voices from the Lone Star State, Alex Gintz and Tom Blackburn consult Texans Wyatt Watson and Stephen Stumpf on what this new race means for Texas, their thoughts on the loss of Texas Motor Speedway for IndyCar, and how Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones could make all the difference for the newest street race. .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 alsoInside IndyCar: And Then There Were 7 “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.

RFK Manager of Digital and Social Media Elijah Burke joins the podcast.

Adam Cheek and Vito Pugliese break down a race at Talladega won by yet another non-playoff competitor.

The Cup Series heads back to Talladega for the second time this season.

On this episode of Bringing the Heat with Bryan Nolen, Stephen Stumpf interviews NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Parker Kligerman. They chat about why it was the right time to end in his full-time racing career after this season, his outlook for the playoffs and his thoughts on Nick Sanchez replacing him at Big Machine Racing in 2025. After the Kligerman conversation, Nolen is joined by Tom Bowles to discuss the biggest story of the week in NASCAR: the antitrust lawsuit that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has brought against NASCAR after the two teams failed to sign the new charter agreement. Nolen and Bowles go in-depth on every aspect of the suit and its possible effect on the sport. Plus, they look at if it will have any on-track ramifications for the rest of this season. Josh Berry and NASCAR's handling of his incident at Kansas Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series last weekend are the focus of the Soundbite of the Week. After hearing Berry's post-race comments, Nolen and Bowles analyze what had happened and assess if changes are needed to be made. .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 also23XI, FRM Sue NASCAR Nolen and Bowles wrap up with some final thoughts about Denny Hamlin and his outlook for the rest of the playoffs, with the added outside factors coming from him being the owner of 23XI. Watch the whole show below or listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/AlVP83hMvy8

Sports reporter Matthew Schwartz joins the podcast.

How worried does the NASCAR Cup Series playoff field need to be heading to a playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway?

Check out Tino's thoughts on some good bets for Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.