Frontstretch Podcast Network
709 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsBringing the Heat with Bryan Nolen: Gives you an all access look at the previous week’s race, thoughts and analysis, and more.Stephen Stumpf also joins the program for his weekly segment, Stephen’s Sizzling Stats. Happy Hour: Trey Lyle and Dalton Hopkins are joined by a rotating panel of guests to talk all the hot topics in motorsports and provide their unfiltered opinions. Stock Car Scoop: Host Adam Cheek sits down with a rotation of guests to discuss that weekend’s races, initial reactions to the Cup Series event that unfolded and other prevailing storylines across NASCAR. Through The Gears: A deep dive into all things betting on NASCAR. Mark Harris is joined by various guests in the gambling world to break down the odds board and give out their favorite picks every week. The Pit Straight: Frontstretch’s podcast for all things Formula 1. In each episode, open-wheel experts Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz answer one pressing question from that weekend’s Grand Prix.
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Stock Car Scoop: Who Are the Favorites at Michigan?
August 20, 2021 02:53 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MBThe 2021 NASCAR Cup Series finally returns to oval racing this week, with 40 cars taking to the track at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday (Aug. 22) afternoon. Can Kevin Harvick, who swept the 2020 doubleheader in the Irish Hills, get back on track with his first victory of the season, or could a dark ... Read more Source
Podcast: Christopher Bell on Playoff Preparation, His Feud With Kyle Larson
August 19, 2021 16:42 - 41 minutes - 40.5 MBAs the playoffs loom, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell joins the Frontstretch Podcast this week to discuss how he and his team are preparing for the 10-week stretch in the NASCAR Cup Series, why playoff points are of the utmost importance and looking ahead to Richmond Raceway, one of his most successful tracks in NASCAR. ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Did Chase Briscoe Intentionally Dump Denny Hamlin?
August 16, 2021 04:22 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBThe 2021 NASCAR Cup Series was back turning left and right Sunday (Aug. 15) as it made its inaugural trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. And boy, it will be hard to forget their stock car racing debut in a race that turned into a Demolition Derby-style ending down the stretch. AJ Allmendinger ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Should NASCAR Have Kept the Brickyard 400?
August 13, 2021 04:45 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is back turning left and right as it takes on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for the first time in division history. However, with the switch to the road course from the traditional Brickyard 400 on the oval, a crown jewel has been removed from the schedule. Should the sport ... Read more Source
Podcast: Jade Buford on Developing Big Machine Racing, Competing on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
August 12, 2021 02:38 - 47 minutes - 46.2 MBBig Machine Racing is in the midst of its maiden Xfinity Series season with Jade Buford behind the wheel. He joins Davey Segal this week to discuss how he met team owner and music mogul Scott Borchetta and how that encounter changed his life. He also shares how he thinks the team has done so ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Could a Street Course Work in NASCAR?
August 09, 2021 04:30 - 5 minutes - 8.18 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series returned from two straight weekends off with a trip to Watkins Glen International. Refreshed from Olympic break, the racing was hot and heavy with a surprise winner not named Chase Elliott on Sunday (Aug. 8) afternoon. Instead, Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson ended Elliott’s bid for three straight victories at this ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Who’s the Favorite at Watkins Glen?
August 06, 2021 06:32 - 6 minutes - 8.74 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is back from its two-week Olympic break with a trip to Watkins Glen International. Is Chase Elliott still the man to beat, or is there a dark horse that might steal the win from the No. 9 team? Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss this, whether the summer hiatus is something ... Read more Source
Podcast: Sam Mayer on Adjustment to Xfinity, Expectations Moving Forward
August 05, 2021 14:04 - 45 minutes - 44.8 MBAfter winning races and championships with relative ease, Sam Mayer is adjusting to life in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports now that he’s 18 years old. He chats with Davey this week about the speed in the No. 8 car but lack of results, how he’s gelled with the team, his relationship with ... Read more Source
Podcast: Jeremy Mayfield on Rekindling Relationships, SRX Interest & NASCAR Losing Its Way
July 22, 2021 03:18 - 46 minutes - 45.7 MBFor the first time in years, Jeremy Mayfield is speaking publicly and joins the podcast this week. Davey Segal and Michael Massie find out how Mayfield has been the last few years, what he’s been up to and why this past weekend at the SRX finale in Nashville was the best weekend he’s had in ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Did Poor NASCAR Officiating Rain on Kyle Busch at New Hampshire?
July 19, 2021 03:35 - 6 minutes - 9.14 MBHow can NASCAR officiating improve in situations like Kyle Busch's 2021 wreck at New Hampshire? What can they do differently to avoid further controversy? Source
Stock Car Scoop: Reaction to Silly Season News, New Hampshire Preview
July 16, 2021 02:44 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBThe usual suspects on Stock Car Scoop are back: Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek reunite to discuss the favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series’ visit to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday (July 18), its only race there this year. Nolen and Cheek also break down the announcement of Harrison Burton climbing the ladder ... Read more Source
Podcast: Sheldon Creed on Dirt Racing, Leaving the Truck Series & Twitter Beef with Marcus Lemonis
July 15, 2021 05:11 - 53 minutes - 51.9 MBDefending Truck Series champion Sheldon Creed calls it like he sees it, and did so this week on a myriad of topics. He joins Davey Segal to provide his unfiltered thoughts on dirt racing, why he doesn’t want to become a Truck Series lifer, the prospect of moving up the NASCAR ranks, whether or not ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Can Atlanta Winner Kurt Busch Make a Deep Playoff Run?
July 12, 2021 04:27 - 6 minutes - 3.83 MBAfter a Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway that featured rain sprinkles, the track literally falling apart and a brotherly battle for the race victory, could Quaker State 400 winner Kurt Busch make a deep playoff run? Frontstretch‘s Adam Cheek and Tom Bowles discuss the elder Busch sibling’s playoff chances, as well as react to the ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Will Impending Repave Benefit Atlanta Motor Speedway?
July 09, 2021 02:42 - 6 minutes - 3.95 MBWith chatter picking up steam about the upcoming repave of Atlanta Motor Speedway, will the project be a boon for racing in the Peach State, hurt the on-track product or be a little bit of both? The Frontstretch duo of Adam Cheek, hosting this time around, and Davey Segal delve into AMS’ impending reconfiguration. And can ... Read more Source
Podcast: Ross Chastain on His Uncertain Future, Sense of Belonging in NASCAR
July 08, 2021 03:25 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MBWhen Ross Chastain found out that his No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing team was being sold and his future was uncertain, he got right back in the racecar and felt at home. Chastain joins Davey Segal this week to discuss how he found out about CGR’s sale to Trackhouse Racing, the immediate emotions experienced in ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Chase Elliott Continues to Be Road Course King
July 05, 2021 20:48 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBOnce again, it was Chase Elliott conquering another road course as he took the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America on Sunday afternoon (July 4). What is the secret for the No. 9 at road courses? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Brad Harrison dive into this. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Trackhouse Buys Chip Ganassi Racing
July 02, 2021 05:18 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThe NASCAR circuit was turned upside down when Team Trackhouse was announced Wednesday (June 30) to be purchasing all of Chip Ganassi Racing’s inventory at the end of the season. What does this do for the futures of Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Davey Segal dive into this. Bryan and Davey ... Read more Source
Podcast: Daniel Hemric On Increasing Confidence at JGR, Pushing The Envelope
July 01, 2021 02:40 - 42 minutes - 41.5 MBAfter having one of the quickest cars at Pocono Raceway, Daniel Hemric had not one but two pit road speeding penalties derail his chances of grabbing that elusive first NASCAR victory. He joins Davey this week to explain what happened on pit road, how his first year with Joe Gibbs Racing is going, why his ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Who Will be Kyle Larson’s Toughest Challenger for the 2021 Cup Title?
June 28, 2021 03:41 - 5 minutes - 6.89 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Pocono Raceway for the only doubleheader of the year this weekend. Over two days (June 25-26), the action did not disappoint with lead changes occurring within the final two laps of each event. Alex Bowman prevailed on Saturday after Kyle Larson blew a tire; then, on Sunday, Kyle Busch ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: Should There Be More NASCAR Doubleheaders?
June 25, 2021 03:29 - 7 minutes - 9.64 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series travels to Pocono Raceway for the only doubleheader of the year this weekend. Should there be more doubleheaders? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek dive into this and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or visit Frontstretch every Monday and Friday throughout the year. Source
Podcast: Derek Kraus On Up & Down Sophomore Truck Series Season
June 24, 2021 04:55 - 37 minutes - 36.3 MBNashville Superspeedway marked the best race of Derek Kraus‘ career … but also his worst result of the season. He joins Davey Segal this week on the Frontstretch Podcast to relive his race in Music City, including the hardest hit he’s ever experienced in his racing career. Kraus chats about his season to date, the ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: What Stood Out From Nashville?
June 21, 2021 22:51 - 5 minutes - 8 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Nashville Superspeedway for the very first time on Sunday (June 13), and, once again, it was Kyle Larson who cruised to a dominating victory. What stood out to Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek during the historic weekend? They discuss this and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop ... Read more Source
Stock Car Scoop: What Should We Expect at Nashville?
June 18, 2021 04:41 - 7 minutes - 11 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series travels to Nashville Superspeedway for the very first time on Sunday (June 13), while the Xfinity and Truck Series are back for the first time in a decade. What should the expectations be this weekend, and who could be holding a Gibson Les Paul guitar trophy at the end of Sunday’s ... Read more
Podcast: Harrison Burton on Preparing for NASCAR Xfinity Playoffs, Number Placement & Family Emotion
June 16, 2021 03:17 - 50 minutes - 46 MBHarrison Burton stops by the podcast this week to discuss his NASCAR Xfinity Series season to date, which has left him frustrated. He tells Frontstretch‘s Davey Segal why that is and outlines his goals for the remainder of the regular season before the playoffs begin. Burton speaks on the depth of the Xfinity Series field, ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Kyle Larson Wins His Second All-Star Race
June 14, 2021 06:19 - 5 minutes - 7.78 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday (June 13) for the first time as the host of the All-Star Race and who took the checkered flag but none other than Kyle Larson. Was this a surprise that Yung Money found another way to get to victory lane? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Should Texas Motor Speedway Be Permanent Home of All-Star Race?
June 11, 2021 04:37 - 6 minutes - 9.08 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series travels to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday (June 13) for the first time as the host of the All-Star Race. What should we expect from the race? Is the format too gimmicky? Should it go back to Charlotte? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss this and more. Sign up for ... Read more
Frontstretch Podcast: Will Rodgers and Sam Hunt Discuss Partial Xfinity Deal For 2021
June 10, 2021 03:15 - 50 minutes - 17.9 MBWill Rodgers is returning to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Sam Hunt Racing and joins the show with his team owner to discuss it all. The two are campaigning to bring awareness to Hepatitis C with their new RaceToEndHepC promotion. With GoodRx on board as a sponsor, Rodgers and Hunt discuss why how their partnership ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Is Kyle Larson the Cup Title Favorite for 2021?
June 07, 2021 05:16 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Sonoma Raceway Sunday (June 6) for the first time in two years. Hometown driver Kyle Larson finally cashed in on his fourth straight pole position at his home track, winning the first road course race of his Cup career. It’s also the first time Larson has posted back-to-back victories ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: What To Expect in Sonoma?
June 04, 2021 07:17 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for the first time in two years. Who are the contenders and who could we see start to turn around their season? Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss who we might see up front in wine country, as well as the rumors of Kurt Busch heading to ... Read more
Frontstretch Podcast: Brandon Brown on Xfinity Field Depth, Best Start to His Career
June 03, 2021 02:32 - 42 minutes - 16.1 MBFresh off another top five, Brandon Brown joins Davey Segal this week to discuss why the 2021 season has been the best to date for Brandonbilt Motorsports, including why the Xfinity Series field’s depth makes good runs more rewarding. He also explains the challenges of obtaining a big sponsor as a smaller team, what the ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: 269 & Counting, Which Hendrick Motorsports Record-Setting Win Stands Out?
May 31, 2021 05:50 - 12 minutes - 17 MBThe greatest day in motorsports was held on Sunday (May 30), with both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 run on Memorial Day Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. What are Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek’s thoughts on Helio Castroneves winning his fourth Indianapolis crown, then Kyle Larson leading 327 of 400 laps to earn a ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Is the Coca-Cola 600 Too Long of a Race?
May 29, 2021 05:25 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series travels to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the longest race of the year…but is it too long of a race? Frontstretch’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss that, the “ultimate race weekend” possibly losing some of its buildup, race picks and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts and ... Read more
Frontstretch Podcast: Corey LaJoie on COTA Visibility, Progression With Spire
May 27, 2021 04:04 - 49 minutes - 18.2 MBFresh off a wet and wild race at Circuit of the Americas, Corey LaJoie joins Davey Segal to discuss NASCAR’s inaugural race weekend at the Austin, Texas road course, what conditions were like in the driver’s seat and how he made it to the end with no defogger or windshield wiper. Plus, he gives his ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Did Rain Ruin NASCAR COTA For Good?
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 9.19 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Circuit of the Americas for the first time ever on Sunday afternoon (May 23) for the Echopark Grand Prix. The problem for the most popular stock car series in America is that the NASCAR COTA races came paired with a rainstorm that never seemed to let up all weekend. ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: What Should We Expect at Circuit of the Americas?
May 21, 2021 04:07 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series travels to Circuit of the Americas for the first-time ever on Sunday afternoon (May 23). What should we expect from the 40 drivers competing at the 3.41-mile track? Frontstretch’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit Frontstretch every Monday and ... Read more
Frontstretch Podcast: Alex Bowman On His Cup Series Journey, Relationship With Greg Ives
May 20, 2021 02:38 - 43 minutes - 16 MBAnother week, another Cup Series winner on the podcast. Alex Bowman joins Davey Segal to discuss his journey from starting and parking and getting fired in the Taco Bell drive-thru to becoming a perennial race winner and championship contender with Hendrick Motorsports in the Cup Series. He also chats about his relationship with crew chief ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: How Did Hendrick Motorsports Finish 1-2-3-4 at Dover?
May 17, 2021 05:19 - 6 minutes - 8.64 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Dover International Speedway Sunday (May 16), where Alex Bowman led a historic Hendrick Motorsports 1-2-3-4 sweep in the 2021 Drydene 400. It’s the first time in the organization’s 37-year history they’ve swept the top four spots in a Cup race. What helped the organization trounce the rest of the ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Can Martin Truex Jr. Make it 4 Wins in 2021?
May 14, 2021 04:43 - 6 minutes - 8.5 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Dover International Speedway this weekend with Martin Truex Jr. riding a wave of momentum. Can the New Jersey native get to victory lane for the fourth time this season? Frontstretch’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit ... Read more
Podcast: Martin Truex Jr. Talks Darlington Dominance, Low Downforce Package
May 13, 2021 03:12 - 45 minutes - 17.1 MBA huge week on the podcast, as Darlington winner Martin Truex Jr. stops by to discuss his dominant performance, leading 248 of 293 laps at The Track Too Tough To Tame. Truex and Davey Segal chat about his admiration for the lower downforce package, why he thrives with it and whether or not he’s worried ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Was Darlington Better or Worse With 750 Horsepower?
May 10, 2021 05:27 - 5 minutes - 7.25 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series raced to Darlington Raceway on throwback weekend this Sunday, May 9 and Martin Truex Jr. made it a memorable Mother’s Day. Truex dominated the race to win his third race of the 2021 season. Kyle Larson made a charge at the end but it was not enough, coming up short after ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Darlington Throwback Weekend
May 07, 2021 04:47 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Darlington Raceway for throwback weekend this Sunday, May 9. Who has the best throwback paint scheme? Can Erik Jones get his first victory of the year and his first with Richard Petty Motorsports? Or will there be a familiar face that goes to victory lane for the first ... Read more
Frontstretch Podcast: Tyler Reddick Talks Playoff Chase, Fatherhood; Darlington Throwback Preview with Steve Waid
May 06, 2021 03:06 - 44 minutes - 15.7 MBIn his second full-time season at the Cup Series level, Tyler Reddick is getting comfortable with Richard Childress Racing as he hunts for a playoff spot. He joins Davey Segal on the podcast this week to discuss his season to date, hunting for a playoff spot and how the Chevrolet engine program has improved with ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Did a NASCAR Caution Cost Kyle Larson Another Win?
May 03, 2021 03:17 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series headed to Kansas Speedway for the first of two races at the mile-and-a-half track this year. On his 36th birthday (May 2), Kyle Busch took the checkered flag to capture his first victory of the season. Will Busch’s late charge to victory lead to more for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver? ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Kansas Preview
April 30, 2021 05:03 - 5 minutes - 7.18 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Kansas Speedway for the first of two races at the mile-and-a-half track this year and Stewart-Haas Racing enters the weekend with momentum on its side. Can it continue its strong run? Frontstretch’s Adam Cheek and Bryan Nolen discuss this and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on ... Read more
Frontstretch Podcast: Michael McDowell on 2021 Success, Brad Keselowski Enters Elite Dega Company
April 29, 2021 03:24 - 43 minutes - 15.8 MBFresh off a top-five finish at Talladega Superspeedway, 2021 Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell joins host Davey Segal this week to chat about his season to date with Front Row Motorsports and why his mentality at Dega was changed thanks to his win at Daytona. Plus, why his run at Homestead-Miami Speedway was more surprising ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Can NASCAR Make Talladega Superspeedway Racing Safer?
April 26, 2021 04:38 - 5 minutes - 7.41 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series traveled to the largest track on the circuit this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway (April 24-25). While there was no Big One this time, Joey Logano made headlines by flipping with one lap to go in stage one of the 2021 GEICO 500. Following Logano’s interview, criticizing the safety of the current ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Talladega Preview with Zach Sturniolo
April 23, 2021 04:31 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is going to the largest track this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Stock Car Scoop’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek talks about which contenders we should keep an eye on for Sunday’s (April 25) race. Also, Frontstretch’s Zach Sturniolo joins the pair to discuss his articles about Brett Moffitt as well as Gray ... Read more
Frontstretch Podcast: Chris Rice on Positivity at Kaulig, Alex Bowman Steals One in Richmond
April 22, 2021 17:56 - 56 minutes - 19.8 MBNobody is as positive about life as Chris Rice. He also happens to be running a race team, which also is infused with positivity. The Kaulig Racing team president joins Frontstretch‘s Davey Segal this week to chat about how the team has been performing almost three months into the season, why he attacks everything with ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Did Alex Bowman Steal a Win at Richmond?
April 19, 2021 08:51 - 5 minutes - 7.67 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series went short track racing this weekend and Alex Bowman overtook Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano and snagged the win at Richmond Raceway on Sunday afternoon. Did Bowman steal this win or did Hamlin or Logano lose it? Stock Car Scoop’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss this and more. Sign up ... Read more
Stock Car Scoop: Is Martin Truex Jr. the Man to Beat at Richmond?
April 16, 2021 05:07 - 5 minutes - 7.24 MBThe NASCAR Cup Series is going short track racing once again and for the second consecutive week, it looks like Martin Truex Jr. is the favorite to conquer the oval in Virginia. Can he get it done for his third victory in the last four races at Richmond or could someone else arise and defeat ... Read more