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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
Stock Car Scoop: Option Tires Add Entertaining Twist at Phoenix
Caleb Barnes and Anthony Damcott discuss all of the major storylines from Phoenix Raceway, particularly the option tire.
Through The Gears: Best Bets for Phoenix
Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney are two good bets to win the Cup Series Spring race at Phoenix.
Bringing the Heat: Cole Custer Trying To Climb the Cup Mountain
The former Xfinity champion talks his return to the premier series.
Happy Hour: Is COTA Here to Stay?
TSJSports’ Peter Stratta joins the podcast to talk the future of Circuit of the Americas in NASCAR.

The Pit Straight: The Alex Palou Show Starts Off 2025 Strong at St. Petersburg
The three-time IndyCar champion opened the 2025 season in style, is it already too late?
Stock Car Scoop: Don’t Be Surprised If Kyle Busch Contends on Road Courses in 2025
Caleb Barnes and Michael Massie discuss why Busch might be on to watch on road courses after his run at Circuit of the Americas.
Through the Gears: Best Bets for COTA
Can Connor Zilisch win in his debut? Here are the odds.
Bringing the Heat: Catching Up with Mike Skinner, Pt. 2
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
Happy Hour: Is Atlanta the Best Track in NASCAR?
John Newby of Savage Ventures is a guest once again.
Stock Car Scoop: Carson Hocevar Could Be a Much-Needed Aggressor in the Cup Series
Caleb Barnes and Wyatt Watson break down all of Sunday's action from Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Through the Gears: Hottest Bets for Atlanta
Who to place your bets on for the NASCAR Cup Series' second race of 2025.
Bringing the Heat: Mike Skinner Reflects on Hall of Fame Career
The inaugural Truck Series champion joins the Bringing the Heat podcast.
Happy Hour: New Season, Same Ole S**t
Cole Cusumano of SpeedFreaks and Kickin' the Tires joins the podcast.
Stock Car Scoop: Did Daytona’s Last-Lap Crash Warrant a Yellow?
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.
Through the Gears: Daytona 500 Best Bets
The bets to place for the season's opening race.
Bringing the Heat: Xfinity Champ Justin Allgaier Embarks on Big 2025
Allgaier talks plans for the series in 2025, JRM's prospective Cup debut and more.
Happy Hour: NASCAR Equity Sale & Favorite Daytona 500 Moments
Could the France family actually sell a stake of NASCAR?
Happy Hour: What’s the Fate of the Madhouse & Xfinity Series?
Chris Wilner of MRN Radio and NBC Sports joins the podcast.

Stock Car Scoop: Bowman Gray Stadium Makes an Impressive Return
NASCAR's return to the quarter-mile track produced two evenings of action-packed racing.

Happy Hour: Unlike DVP & Mike Wallace, We’re Back
New rules, new broadcasters and old drivers are among some of the highlights during the offseason

Happy Hour: It’s a Christmas Episode
Who in NASCAR made the naughty and nice lists this year?

The Pit Straight: McLaren Takes 1st Constructors’ Title Since 1998
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 Pit Straight: Pondering the Politics of Penalties
The style of race management on display for F1's Qatar Grand Prix left many scratching their heads.

The Pit Straight: GM & Cadillac Break Into F1
The next American foray into F1 is coming in an unexpected form.

Happy Hour: 2024 Happy Hour Awards Show
Find how who in the NASCAR world won Happy Hour awards this year.
Bringing the Heat: Dawson Sutton Is On the Rise
Bringing the Heat talks with Sutton about his bonus partial Truck season and his full-time effort for next year.

Happy Hour: NASCAR’s Flaky Format & Joey Logano’s Legacy
Toby Christie from TobyChristie.com and Racing America joins the podcast.

Stock Car Scoop: Breaking Down Joey Logano’s 3rd Championship
Joey Logano claimed his third title in down-to-the-wire fashion.

Bringing the Heat: Live From NASCAR Championship Weekend, Day 3
Listen for reactions to the NASCAR Xfinity championship at Phoenix Raceway, a preview of the Cup race and more.

Bringing The Heat: Live From NASCAR Championship 4 Weekend, Ty Majeski Title Recap
The Frontstretch reporting duo of Bryan Nolen and Stephen Stumpf dive into Ty Majeski's triumphant Craftsman Truck Series title performance and more.
Through The Gears: Cup Series Championship Best Bets
Our betting picks for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Will the title winner return to victory lane this year?

Bringing the Heat: 2024 Championship Special Live From Media Day
This time, the heat is from Championship 4 Media Day as all three top NASCAR series prepare to crown champions in Phoenix.

Happy Hour: Where Do We Go From Here?
Several questions about the future of NASCAR emerged from the controversial ending at Martinsville Speedway.

The Pit Straight: The 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Will Go Down in History
A stunning drive for the win, a botched start and monsoon conditions made for one of the most memorable races in F1 history.

Stock Car Scoop: Who Should Have Been Awarded Final Title Berth?
Adam Cheek and Tristan Ell break down a controversial end to Martinsville's playoff race.

Through The Gears: Martinsville Best Bets
Martinsville represents the last chance for playoff drivers to secure themselves a spot in the Championship 4.
Bringing the Heat: Blaine Perkins Continues To Grow in 2024
Perkins talks his first full-time season with RSS Racing, his Kevin Harvick throwback and more.

Happy Hour: The Best NASCAR Playoff Race Ever?
Host of Above The Yellow Line and reporter for Racing America Taylor Kitchen joins the podcast.

The Pit Straight: Max Verstappen Went Too Far
Verstappen's aggressive driving has at last been subjected to scrutiny by race control.

Stock Car Scoop: A Veritable Walk-Off Miami Win for Tyler Reddick
Adam Cheek and Anthony Damcott break down Reddick's triumph, which felt like it came in a must-win situation.

Through The Gears: NASCAR Homestead-Miami Best Bets
Check out Tino Pattigno's favorite picks to cash this weekend in the Straight Talk Wireless 400 for the NASCAR Cup Series.
Bringing the Heat: Patrick Donahue Moving Past the ROVAL, Looking to the Future
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.

Happy Hour: Joey Logano Luck Hits on Even (Year) Again
Plus, a discussion about Christopher Bell's and Denny Hamlin's playoff outlooks.

The Pit Straight: Did Max Verstappen Go Too Far at COTA?
The Dutchman's style of defensive driving has long divided fans and commentators alike.

Stock Car Scoop: After Vegas Flip, Is Homestead Must-Win for Tyler Reddick?
Adam Cheek and Tom Blackburn break down a chaotic day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Through The Gears: Vegas Best Bets
Want some betting suggestions for Las Vegas? Tino Pattigno has some thoughts.

Bringing the Heat: Doug Rice Hits the Final Turn of His Last Lap
The veteran broadcaster talks with Frontstretch ahead of his final broadcast.

Happy Hour: Jeopardy Star on NASCAR DQs, Robberies & Espionage
The guys discuss Alex Bowman's DQ, the late caution that came just before Parker Kligerman took the white flag and more.

The Pit Straight: Assessing the Futures of Hailie Deegan, Toyota & Haas Factory Team
Deegan will move to Indy NXT for 2025.