Door Bumper Clear
342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsDoor Bumper Clear is in its seventh year of bringing unparalleled insight from the world of NASCAR to its rapidly expanding fan base. Hosted by veteran spotters Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft, as well as industry insider Casey Boat, this podcast is an influential voice with a comedic, bold and transparent bent. Whether it’s recapping the previous race, reacting to rumors or engaging in debate, Door Bumper Clear is the go-to podcast for the edgy race fan.
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326 | Texas: A Pleasant Surprise
April 16, 2024 14:05 - 1 hourFreddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors & Casey Boat recap a surprisingly entertaining Texas race. The “Hooters Curse” is finally broken with Chase Elliott securing his first win since 2022. How concerned should Ford fans be with the manufacturer being winless a quarter of the way into the season? Late-race drama between William Byron and Ross Chastain gets the Reaction Theatre line buzzing. Did Ryan Sieg choke or did Sam Mayer close it out? Episode Highlights Chase Elliott ends the “Hoo...
325 | Martinsville: Home of the Everlasting Tires
April 08, 2024 20:46 - 1 hourThis week on DBC, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, T.J. Majors, and Casey Boat recap all things Martinsville. We kick things off with Hendrick Motorsports' historic 1-2-3 finish, coming on the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Cup win for NASCAR’s winningest team. Brett weighs in on why Xfinity races are outshining Cup races, stating, “It’s not supposed to be that way.” Are we witnessing the rise of a new star in Carson Kvapil after his P4 Xfinity debut? Plus, our take on the very public feud b...
324 | Richmond: ‘Jumpman’ Hamlin, A Questionable Caution & Truex's Tantrum
April 01, 2024 20:52 - 1 hourFreddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Casey Boat recap all the action from Richmond. Did Denny Hamlin jump the final restart? Did the phantom caution for Kyle Busch’s wall rub kill everyone’s race strategy? What happened with Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace? Should we race on Easter Sunday? The hosts also highlight NASCAR Cup racing on an oval with wet weather tires for the first time ever and suggest that more tire wear would help at Richmond. Plus, will Bubba Pollard’s impressive Xfi...
323 | The Lost Art of Road Course Racing
March 25, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourConnor Zilisch joins Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat on Door Bumper Clear to recap his race at COTA. The hosts discuss whether COTA provides good racing, the number of track-limit penalties, and the on- and off-track incidents. Why are track limits so difficult for NASCAR to consistently enforce? What's the solution? Also, with William Byron being our first repeat winner of 2024, does that cement him as a NASCAR Cup Series championship favorite? Another hot topic was Ch...
322 | Tire Wear: Careful What You Ask For
March 18, 2024 20:50 - 1 hourDale Jr. & Tyler Reddick join to break down the wildest Bristol race in years. Was NASCAR right to allow teams an extra set of tires? Did experience play a key part in who finished up front? 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about l...
321 | Phoenix: The Worst Track in NASCAR
March 11, 2024 22:02 - 1 hourEveryone is back in studio to discuss how to improve the racing at Phoenix, the Toyotas' dominance, the controversy swirling around Roger Penske and IndyCar, and potential championship race locations in 2025. Plus, the guys discuss the phantom caution thrown for Hailie Deegan in the Xfinity race, Austin Dillon's bad luck, and if Chase Elliott will miss the playoffs. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that ex...
320 | The Kyle Larson Show & Rajah Caruth Joins
March 04, 2024 22:32 - 1 hourThe guys are back from Vegas to recap Kyle Larson's dominant performance. Plus, the newest Truck Series winner, Rajah Caruth, stops by to talk his iRacing background, mentorship with Bubba Wallace, and answer questions from fans. 0:00 - BS SESSION 39:44 - SPOT ON SPOT OFF 1:07:48 - REACTION THEATRE 1:18:26 - ASK DBC 1:27:41 - WHAT AN IDIOT 1:32:17 - DBC PICKS Availability subject to regulatory approval. 21+ and present in NC. Bonuses are issued in non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 30 ...
319 | Suarez's Big Win, Best NASCAR Finishes, and Hot Seat Drivers
February 26, 2024 22:25 - 1 hourDaniel Suarez wins a photo finish at Atlanta; was this the best Next Gen race so far? The guys talk the emergence of Front Row Motorsports, SHR's struggles, and a roof blowing off in the Trucks race. Plus, the reaction theatre phone line never stopped ringing - delivering some of the best calls we've heard. FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit Fan.Duel.com/RG To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
318 - The Daytona 499 & Bubba Wallace Joins
February 20, 2024 23:10 - 1 hourThe guys are finally all back in the Bojangles Studio to recap the 66th running of The Great American Race. Bubba Wallace joins and unveils his Atlanta MoneyLion scheme talks which tracks he hopes to win at in 2024, his mentoring of Rajah Caruth, and the closest he's been to firing Freddie! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
317 - The Clash: Right Call, Wrong Place
February 05, 2024 23:41 - 1 hourTJ Majors, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, and Casey Boat are back from LA for another season of DBC. Even with a shortened weekend, tempers flared at the Clash between Joey Logano and Ty Gibbs. Plus, our preseason preview will get you ready for the upcoming 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. And don't forget to hit up the Reaction Theatre hotline after each race to give us your thoughts on all the action (704)-802-9572. Check out the new DBC YouTube page to watch all your favorite clips, anytime,...
316. Tyler Reddick & DBC Christmas: Inside Offseason Rumors
December 11, 2023 11:30 - 2 hoursDeck the halls and stock the alcohol because DBC is back for a special Christmas episode! Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick once again joins the holiday show for some fun recapping the 2023 season and looking ahead to 2024. The group talks about all of the NASCAR offseason changes, spotters on the move, and explains what new game Freddie learned on his trip to Belize. In Spot On Spot Off, the group addresses Steve Phelps' comments saying "more horsepower isn't the answer," NASCAR's massive new ...
The Best & The Rest (2023 Highlights Show)
December 04, 2023 11:30 - 1 hourDBC saw a lot of great moments throughout the 2023 season. From moments of pure chaos to kick off a show, passionate debates, entertaining guests, and off-the-damn-wall calls left on reaction theatre, this show will have you covered. Take a trip down memory lane and relive the best of Door Bumper Clear in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adc...
315. Phoenix. Cole Custer & Joel Edmonds: Champagne In The Hot Tub
November 07, 2023 00:02 - 2 hoursThe champions are crowned and DBC is back for one final episode to recap the season finale, in a record long recording! Xfinity Series Champion Cole Custer and Spotter Joel Edmonds join the group to break down the weekend, swap stories, and get the show off the damn rails! Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, Brett Griffin and Andrew Kurland sit down with Custer to recap a chaotic Truck Series race, racing with respect in the Xfinity Series, and Ryan Blaney’s championship run on Sunday. The group discus...
314. Martinsville & Jeff Gluck: The Sky Is The Ceiling
October 30, 2023 21:41 - 2 hoursThe Championship 4 field is set! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat welcome in Jeff Gluck from The Athletic to break down the penultimate weekend of the NASCAR season from Martinsville. With a full season almost under wraps, the group discusses the biggest surprises of the year, the remaining open seats still up for grabs, Sammy Smith’s strong words against teammate John Hunter Nemechek, and Jeff Gluck’s fashion makeover for the 2024 Daytona 500. In Spot On Spot Off, was...
313. Homestead: Too Talented For His Own Good
October 23, 2023 21:20 - 2 hoursHomestead did not disappoint, and the DBC crew is here to break it all down. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat have plenty to discuss from Miami as the Championship 4 field begins to take shape. From Christopher Bell's win to Dale Earnhardt Jr's return behind the wheel, the group had a lot of ground to cover. In Spot On Spot Off, should Christian Eckes been penalized for changing lanes on the restart? Did NASCAR wait too long to throw the caution for a tire sitting on pit...
312. Las Vegas & Regan Smith: "Jackass Of All Trades"
October 16, 2023 22:02 - 2 hoursAmazingly, the DBC crew survived Vegas and is back in studio to recap the first race of the Round of 8. Regan Smith jumps into the fire in replacement of Brett Griffin, who is still in Vegas, to chat with Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat. The group recapped an eventful live show at Westgate, Kyle Larson’s superstar status as a global driver and Ryan Blaney’s DQ that has him in a must win going into the final two races of the round. In Spot On Spot Off, Dale Jr says “you can’t just run...
311. Roval & Bob Pockrass: "He Wrecked The Dog Food Out Of Him!"
October 10, 2023 15:19 - 2 hoursDBC is here to break down all things Roval! Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcome in Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass into the studio to discuss an eventful elimination weekend in Charlotte. The group recaps AJ Allmendinger’s dominating win, the most recent four drivers to be eliminated from the Playoffs, and the various strategies teams ran over the weekend. In Spot On Spot Off, the group debates the pros and cons of the 2024 schedule, the implementation of the new ...
310. Talladega: Cheap Shot or Sucker Punch
October 02, 2023 21:13 - 1 hourThis week's show breaks a DBC record for the fastest one to go off the rails. So buckle up. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat are back to recap everything from Talladega. TJ breaks down Brad Keselowski's crash with Carson Hocevar, the group discusses Kevin Harvick's DQ and debates whether or not the 4 car will win a race this year. In Spot On Spot Off, the group talks about Spire Motorsports purchasing KBM, NASCAR's "no locking bumpers" rule in the Truck Series race, Nic...
309. Texas: You Play To Win The Game
September 25, 2023 20:58 - 1 hourWe are pleased to announce that our spotters DID NOT melt under the sweltering Texas sun over the weekend, and are back in the studio to break down all of the action from the weekend! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat discuss the state of Texas Motor Speedway, both in the quality of racing and the condition of the facility. Should Texas stay in the Playoffs? The group shares their opinions. Plus, Freddie Kraft recaps the final restart that left himself and driver Bubba W...
308. Bristol & Matt Weaver: We Found Our Villain
September 18, 2023 21:51 - 2 hoursDoor Bumper Clear returns from the Bristol elimination race with PLENTY to talk about. Hosts TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, and Casey Boat welcome in motorsports journalist Matt Weaver to discuss the first four drivers out, Dale Jr's return to competition, drivers on the hot seat, and more! In Spot On/Spot Off, the group takes sides on Austin Hill's teammate drama with Sheldon Creed, JRM's carnage-filled night at Bristol, Joey Logano getting caught up in Corey LaJoie's crash, and De...
307. Kansas: Chase, You Can't Act Like Nothing Happened
September 14, 2023 17:18 - 1 hourDoor Bumper Clear, we're not in Kansas anymore... we're back in the studio to break it all down! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat recap all of the action from Kansas Speedway. The crew discusses the major moments that rattled the Cup Series Playoffs, Joey Logano's "playoff saving" strategy move, and Tyler Reddick's first career birth into the Round of 12. In Spot On Spot Off, the group debates John Hunter Nemecheck's move to Legacy MC in 2024, Ty Majeski's bleeding tire...
306. Darlington Was Lights Out
September 05, 2023 22:40 - 1 hourThe Playoffs are here, and DBC is back from Darlington to break down everything from the first race. TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and Casey Boat discuss racing with limited lighting, which teams stand out after the first race and what factors are contributing to their speed? In "Spot On" or "Spot Off," the crew discusses the recent success of RFK Racing and whether they're genuine championship contenders, the on-track feud between Alex Bowman and Daniel Suarez, Toyota's dominance a...
305. Daytona & Chris Rice: It's All About Winning
August 28, 2023 21:35 - 1 hourThe NASCAR Playoffs are here, and DBC is back from Daytona to discuss it all! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcome in President of Kaulig Racing's Chris Rice. After having to race his way in, Freddie Kraft recaps his night with Bubba Wallace after making the Playoffs for the first time in their career. The group breaks down both Ryan Blaney & Ryan Preece's violent crashes from Saturday night, how they would change the Playoff format, and what the significance of the ...
304. Watkins Glen: Let's Not Do That Again
August 21, 2023 20:47 - 1 hourAfter a weekend in Upstate New York, DBC is back to break down the action from Watkins Glen. With the Cup race being the shortest run time in modern era NASCAR, the group debated the excitement level of back to back Road Course races in the Cup Series. They also discussed Denny Hamlin's unsigned driver contract, and speculated what may be in store for Denny's and 23XI Racing's future. In Spot On Spot Off, the gang discussed Sam Mayer & Ty Gibbs' on track feud, the bubble battle heading into t...
303. Indianapolis: Big Win For The Little Guy
August 14, 2023 23:05 - 1 hourBack from Indianapolis, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat are here to recap all that went down over the weekend. The group discusses the impact of Michael McDowell's win on the playoffs, the performances of the international road course ringers, and why one particular driver may need to work on his foreign relations. In Spot On Spot Off presented by Money Lion, the group debates whether or not they liked the Cup race running mostly under green, if Ford is the new manufact...
302. Michigan: The Results Speak For Themselves
August 08, 2023 23:33 - 1 hourAfter a long weekend in the Irish Hills, Freddie Kraft, Casey Boat, Brett Griffin, and TJ Majors are back to discuss all of the hot topics from Michigan. Is RFK the top Ford team after Chris Buescher's back-to-back Cup Series wins? Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors both discuss their race to make the Playoffs with drivers Bubba Wallace and Brad Keselowski currently sitting on the playoff bubble. During this week's Spot On Spot Off presented by Money Lion, hard racing ends the day of multiple driver...
301. Richmond & Carson Hocevar: A Slice Of Humble Pie
July 31, 2023 21:59 - 1 hourAfter a hot weekend in Richmond, Door Bumper Clear’s TJ Majors, Brett Griffin and producer Andrew Kurland are back in the studio with special guest Carson Hocevar. Fresh off of his truck series win at Richmond, Hocevar jumps straight into the show to break down the weekend. The group dives into Hocevar's rise through the ranks and previews where he could possibly end up next season. During this week's Spot On Spot Off presented by Money Lion, The CW takes over NASCAR Xfinity series broadcast ...
300. Pocono: Tubing in the Tunnel Turn
July 24, 2023 23:32 - 2 hoursDoor Bumper Clear is back celebrating our 300th episode! After a crazy weekend at the tricky triangle in Pocono, Freddie Kraft, Casey Boat, TJ Majors and Brett Griffin discuss the action from an eventful weekend at the track. During this week’s Spot-on Spot Off presented by Money Lion, the group discusses Justin Haley's move to Rick Ware Racing in 2024 and beyond, Joey Logano frustrations with the track crew, Austin Dillon helmet throw at former teammate, Denny Hamlin's encounters with Alex B...
299. New Hampshire: A Mile In A Monsoon
July 18, 2023 21:55 - 1 hourAfter a wet weekend, the Door Bumper Clear crew is back after a long weekend in New Hampshire. With TJ Majors out sick, Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, and Casey Boat reminisce about a weekend full of racing up east. They recap the first SRX race of the season, Joe Gibbs Racing's dominating weekend, William Bryon's mistakes on pit road, and Ross Chastain's "break of a lifetime" with Busch Beer's sponsorship in 2024. During this week’s Spot-on Spot Off presented by MoneyLion, Cole Custer was not...
298. Atlanta & Kip Childress: Get Ready To Go Haywire
July 10, 2023 22:10 - 2 hoursAfter the whirlwind of Atlanta, the ENTIRE Door Bumper Clear Crew is back in the studio with former NASCAR pace car driver, Kip Childress. Casey Boat, TJ Majors, Freddie Kraft, and Brett Griffin discuss Kip's new role as Executive Director of the Cars Tour and break down the action from this past weekend in Atlanta. During Spot-on Spot Off, the group dives into Austin Hill's frustrations after the Xfinity race, Justin Haley bailing on teammate Daniel Hemric coming to the white flag, NASCAR’s ...
297. Chicago: Unprecedented Circumstances
July 03, 2023 23:56 - 2 hoursAfter a historic inaugural street race weekend in Chicago, DBC is back with a special edition recap of all the action. Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat break down the handful of historic firsts that occurred during race weekend. In Spot On, Spot Off, the group debates NASCAR's decision to call the Xfinity Series race two laps short of halfway, scoring discrepancies following a multi-car pileup, shortening the race from 100 to 75 laps, and Shane van Gisbergen's post-race...
296. Nashville & Taylor Moyer: Calling Audibles
June 27, 2023 00:23 - 1 hourNow that the hot Nashville weekend is over, "most" of the Door Bumper Clear crew came together to debrief the action and look ahead to the Chicago Street Race. With Brett Griffin missing in Nashville; Casey Boat, Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors called in Josh Berry's Crew Chief Taylor Moyer to jump right into the hot seat. During this week’s Spot-on Spot Off, the crew takes a deep dive into Josh Berry’s hard work to Cup and Tony Stewart’s comments regarding talent over money. They broke down Cole...
295. Wake Me Up When Sonoma Ends
June 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hourDoor Bumper Clear returns from sunny Sonoma California with PLENTY to talk about from the weekend. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors welcome Karsyn Elledge was Casey's super-sub on the show! In Spot On Spot Off, the group unpacks NASCAR's new safety changes following a string of big crashes throughout the first half of the season, discusses Chase Elliott's return after his one-week suspension, and dives into the mostly caution free race at Sonoma that opened the door for in-race stra...
294. Gateway & Graham Smith: Professional Party Planners
June 05, 2023 22:40 - 2 hoursAfter a long weekend of racing, the Door Bumper Clear's Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcomed VP of US Legend Cars Graham Smith to recap all of the action from Gateway Motorsports Park and Portland. This week Spot on Spot Off, the table talked through Phoenix Raceway's renewal 2024 championship race, Corey Lajoie subbing in for the suspended Chase Elliott, Jeb Burton’s post-fight comments to Chandler Smith after the NASCAR Xfinity Race in Portland, and the handful of brake rotor fa...
293. Charlotte: You Have To Make It Hurt
May 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hourIt took most of Monday to complete 900 miles of NASCAR action at Charlotte, and Door Bumper Clear is back to break down the action from the greatest weekend in motorsports. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss the three crown jewel races in the Monaco GP, the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys break down running the start of the Xfinity race in the mist, the controversial one-lap shootout to decide the Indy 500, Bubba Wallace and Aric Almiro...
292. North Wilkesboro & Fox Sports' Artie Kempner: Freddie's Gone Missing
May 22, 2023 21:18 - 2 hoursAll-star weekend from North Wilkesboro is over and Door Bumper Clear (minus Freddie Kraft) returns to break down the action and is joined by NASCAR on FOX Coordinating Director, Artie Kempner, to talk about playing college football at the University of Florida, how he got into TV, directing The Masters, and founding Autism Speaks. In Spot Off, Spot Off, the table discusses why they don’t think Justin Marks needs to rein in Ross Chastain as much as people think, how the Next Gen car handled th...
BONUS: Speed Street - Here To Make Memories: IMS President Doug Boles & Another Denny Hamlin Situation?
May 19, 2023 14:51 - 49 minutesAlthough the kickoff to the first day of Indy 500 action got rained out, Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back on Speed Street to discuss last weekend's GMR Grand Prix including Conor's potentially Denny Hamlin-like move, what drivers were saying about fighting the hot weather, and question why TV ratings fell flat despite the race's solid attendance numbers. Then, the guys talk with IMS President & Conor's step-dad Doug Boles about how IndyCar battles the track drying process, his favorite I...
291. Darlington & Jesse Love: Here For My Talents
May 15, 2023 22:24 - 2 hoursThrowback weekend at Darlington Raceway is over and the Door Bumper Clear gang is back in the studio to break down the action. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by ARCA Series driver Jesse Love to discuss his driving for Chad Boat’s dirt midget team, how he got his start in racing, and what path he sees himself taking to get to the Cup Series. In Spot On, Spot Off, the gius discuss Kevin Harvick's potentially hypocritical comments about drivers settling feuds on-track ve...
290. Kansas: The Best Race In NASCAR History?
May 08, 2023 20:23 - 1 hourKansas Speedway’s fairly uneventful weekend (according to Ross Chastain) is over and Door Bumper Clear is back to break down the action. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss F1’s boring race in Miami, question why the Ford teams are struggling recently, and which new NASCAR sponsor Brett wants to see being activated at all tracks. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about Legacy MC’s big manufacturer change for 2024, NASCAR displaying Austin Dillon’s confiscated part, why Sund...
289. Dover: Short Term Memory Loss
May 02, 2023 20:53 - 1 hourAfter a rain-delayed Dover race, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Casey Boat are back on Door Bumper Clear to break down the action from an eventful weekend at the Monster Mile. Ross Chastain’s ‘Don’t give a f— tour’ is the talk of the town in the NASCAR garage, and takes center stage in today’s discussion. Plus, the group discusses Martin Truex Jr.’s return to victory lane and debates whether or not he will return for another season in 2024. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table breaks down what ...
288. Talladega: The Track Is Not The Problem
April 24, 2023 20:01 - 1 hourTalladega weekend has ended and Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft have returned to Door Bumper Clear to break down the action. The guys discuss the difficulty passing during the race and why the pack was stuck racing in double file. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses Corey Lajoie’s comments trying to wreck Kyle Busch at Martinsville, Ross Chastain making contact with Noah Gragson, Austin Dillon speaking on behalf of the drivers, and Freddie breaks down Bubba Wallace wrecking...
BONUS: Speed Street - Muskets & Swords: NBC Commentator James Hinchcliffe & Standing Up For Callum
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 1 hourJoey Mulinaro is back from his week-long horse racing adventure to join co-host Conor Daly on Speed Street. The guys talk about Conor’s race at Long Beach, why Will Power had choice words to the drivers about passing in the last corner, the difficulty of running a fuel mileage race, how Speed Street got Conor a free meal, and why Callum Ilott is receiving a large amount of internet hate after this weekend. Then, they talk with NBC commentator and former IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe about...
287. Martinsville: Sup, I can't even F---'n talk anymore!
April 17, 2023 22:29 - 1 hourBack from a rainy weekend at Martinsville Speedway, Door Bumper Clear’s Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss NASCAR using rain tires on an oval track for the first time during the Truck Series race, why the Cup Series race product was not an improvement from last year and who the series’ biggest superstars are. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss why Rodney Childers’ comments about the lack of off weekends are warranted, question if IndyCar should have switched its start ti...
286. Bristol Dirt & Chris Lambert: The Dirt Guys and The Rest Of Us
April 10, 2023 20:11 - 1 hourDoor Bumper Clear has hopped its way back from the Easter weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway to break down the action. T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by Denny Hamlin’s spotter Chris Lambert to discuss working with Denny and young rising driver Rajah Caruth, Joey Logano’s unfortunate luck being involved in several cautions, the likelihood of another Bristol Dirt race, and why the choose drone was not effective. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses why team owners didn’t actually ...
285. Richmond & Chandler Smith: Freddie's Too Drunk For This
April 03, 2023 23:28 - 2 hoursBuckle up y’all, because this show is off the rails. Fresh off of a winning weekend and night out, Door Bumper Clear is back from Richmond as Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft and Casey Boat welcome winning driver Chandler Smith into the studio. The group breaks down Freddie & Chandler’s Xfinity Series victory, discusses the role Kyle Busch has made on young drivers and has a very exciting announcement to share! In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about Hendrick Motorsports’ winning ...
284 - COTA: Still Restarting, Probably
March 27, 2023 21:38 - 1 hourDoor Bumper Clear is back from an eventful weekend at COTA. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft break down the numerous attempts at overtime needed in the race and discuss Daniel Suarez’s aggressive actions on the cool-down lap. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about how the caution-free stage breaks threw a wrench in the strategy, how NASCAR enforced track limit rules over the weekend, why Bubba Wallace is too hard on himself and whether or not Ryan Preece should back-up his stro...
283. Atlanta & Josh Williams: Can't Park Here
March 20, 2023 21:13 - 1 hourDoor Bumper Clear is joined by special guest NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams to discuss his infamous move parking on the front stretch during Saturday’s race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft ask Josh about his experience going to the NASCAR hauler, his attempt at getting a TV interview, and how no practice affected the quality of racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys break down why Josh’s disqualification was unjustified, Justin Allgaier’s comments on how Atlanta’s ne...
282 - Phoenix: "He Was Bullsh!tting"
March 13, 2023 20:40 - 1 hourThe Door Bumper Clear studio is back to full capacity as Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft have returned from the Phoenix race weekend. The guys discuss William Byron’s early season success, debate if the caution for Aric Almirola cutting a tire was thrown too early, and explain why Hendrick Motorsports had parts confiscated after practice. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table explains why Ryan Blaney could be lying about his thoughts about the new short track package, how Kevin Harvick...
281. Vegas & Jordan Bianchi: Not Personal, Just Business
March 06, 2023 22:50 - 1 hourAs the famous saying goes “What happens in Vegas, gets discussed on the show - or at least that's the saying we’re going with. After returning from Vegas, a lonesome Freddie Kraft invites The Athletic’s Motorsports writer Jordan Bianchi to recap everything that went down in Sin City. The two discuss Chase Elliott’s sudden snowboarding injury that sidelined the driver of the 9, who are the top candidates to fill Kevin Harvick’s seat at Stewart Haas Racing, the controversial caution and non-ca...
280 - Fontana: Breaks My Heart
February 27, 2023 20:22 - 57 minutesA sleep deprived Brett Griffin and T.J Majors have returned to Door Bumper Clear to recap this past weekend’s rain-delayed Auto Club Speedway race. They discuss the crazy California weather during the weekend, Kyle and Kurt Busch’s record breaking stat, predict how many wins Kyle will get this year, and reveal how his attitude changed winning his first race for Richard Childress Racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, hear what the guys have to say about NASCAR selling the majority of Auto Club Speedwa...