Frontstretch Podcast Network

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.

Clements talks his 2024 season and what it's like racing for your own team.

News from the boardrooms of Penske Entertainment overshadow an underwhelming Formula 1 race.

What went wrong in the Bristol Night Race? What's to make of the Corey LaJoie-Justin Haley trade?

Adam Cheek and Anthony Damcott break down an uneventful playoff elimination race.

Denny Hamlin is the favorite to win the Bristol night race at +500 odds.

Hear from Daniel Hemric, plus the Soundbite of the Week from Shane van Gisbergen.

The 2024 IndyCar campaign has concluded, but the storm rages on in Formula 1.

The owner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series team Sam Hunt Racing joins the podcast as well as a surprise guest.

Adam Cheek and Tanner Marlar break down Chris Buescher's last-lap moves to win at the New York road course.

Can Hendrick pull off another one? Here are your best bets for the weekend.

Reddick sits down with Frontstretch to talk about MoneyLion's back-to-school donation efforts, charter negotiations and more.

Will Logano once again make the Championship 4 in an even year? What will happen to the two teams who didn't sign the charter agreement?

Adam Cheek and Wyatt Watson discuss the issues that befell a number of playoff drivers at Atlanta.

Is Atlanta as unpredictable as some say it is?

Allgaier talks his 2024 season, his up-and-coming young teammates and more.

One weekend, two series, three races and way too much to discuss.

Which host do you think filled out the best playoff bracket?

Caleb Barnes and Anthony Damcott discuss the late-race incidents that involved the bubble drivers at the Southern 500.

Betting strategies and favorite plays for Darlington.

Majeski discusses his championship hopes and how he compares himself to the other favorites.

The guys chat NASCAR in Mexico, who'll make the Cup playoffs and more.