BLINDSPOTTING: A NASCAR Podcast For The People, By The People

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Three friends who are just regular blue-collar guys from Race City, U.S.A. (Mooresville, NC) discussing NASCAR racing from a fan's perspective. We delve into a wide variety of topics including race reviews, race previews, the latest news, travel tips and who fries the best chicken in the country. We also have some connections to the racing industry and plan to have a few guests appear on our program from time to time. Join us for BlindSpotting, a fresh, new and personal take from a blue-collar perspective...for the people, by the people.

Michael Culbreth, Andrew Coates & Travis Sherrill


    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 118 EPISODES


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    Episode 118: All-Star Fun & Memorial Day Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 64:23


    We digest all the action from All-Star Weekend at NWMS, prognosticate on the best weekend in all of motorsports upcoming, and delve into some hot topics in the Segment Segment -- don't miss it!

    CHAOS AT TALLADEGA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 53:01


    Michael and Travis recount their harrowing encounter at Talladega with The Alabama A-Hole that turned their weekend upside down. NASCAR races never fail to disappoint -- you don't want to miss it! (Oh, and we review Texas and have some fun topics in the Segment Segment).

    Episode 116: Short Tracks Suck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 67:42


    We start this week as a golf podcast before moving back to racing. Andrew gets "saucy" after another lackluster Bristol race, discuss the need to change GWCs, the struggles of young driver and cap it all with a motorsports-based version of Scattergories.

    Episode 115: Matt Beamer from Ramblin' About Racin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 71:18


    The action was hot on the track and it got spicy in the studio! Matt Beamer joins us as we get heated about the action from this past weekend, tires coming off cars, and so much more! Don't miss it!

    Episode 114: Drama from the Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 48:40


    We chat about all the great racing from Phoenix and Vegas, including surprise winner Josh Berry and pitting in more than one pit box. We review our surprises so far this year, if NASCAR should re-evaluate its policies for allowing outside drivers to compete, and with the GWC, discuss our favorite sports days. Don't miss it!

    Episode 113: COTA Recap & Desert Bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 41:52


    We're back in the Coddle Creek Compound to cover all the action from COTA. We chat about the handing out of penalties, the rescinding of others, and who we think the Xfinity ROY will be. Per usual, lots of good racing chat with a dash of silliness!

    Episode 112: The Download from Daytona

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 42:55


    The BlindSpotting boys are in Daytona for the start of the season! We preview the opening weekend and the season for each of the three series and review all the amazing action from our visit to the Clash at Bowman Gray. Let's go racin'!

    Episode 111: Wrapping up the 2024 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 57:55


    We cover all the action from Phoenix, including our thoughts on each of the three champions. We discuss whether NASCAR should change the playoffs, changes we would make if we could, and if we prefer today or old school racing. We cap it off with a fun game and our opinions on Tyson's butt. Join us!

    Episode 110: The Final Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 44:24


    This week we detail the chaos of Homestead and Martinsville, preview all three Champ Races at Phoenix, and resurrect our debate about the winner take all format. We close with some silly questions and finally succumb to delirium at the end. Come have a laugh with us!

    Episode 109: Whittling Down to Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 53:46


    On this week's episode, we review the action from the ROVAL and Las Vegas and revisit the accuracy of our Final Four Cup picks from a month ago. We also discuss fans' fatigue with Larson's dominance, whether blocking for a teammate is fair or foul and close with a discussion of favorite Fall Foods -- don't miss it!

    Episode 108: Post 'Dega Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 48:47


    This week we return after a wild weekend at Talladega, with great racing, big crashes, and unexpected winners! We break it all down, prognosticate on the Truck/Xfinity Final Four/Champions, and talk about our favorite sports celebrations as inspired by Ross Chastain's melon smash. You don't want to miss it!

    Episode 107: We're Back Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 64:11


    After a prolonged summer hiatus, BlindSpotting returns post-Bristol. We missed you! This episode, we talk about the big happenings since we were last broadcasting, predict the playoffs, and discuss nacho toppings. Come join the fun!

    Episode 106: Chase Breaks Through and Talladega Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 50:19


    We review Martinsville & Texas, preview Talladega, have a romp through the Segment Segment, and finish up with a GWC and trivia. Come along for the ride!

    Episode 105: Jumping the Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 63:02


    COTA and Richmond review with a Martinsville preview. Did DH jump the start?

    Episode 104: Matthew Dillner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 102:33


    It's our privilege this week to welcome Matthew Dillner from Flo Racing to the Coddle Creek Compound. Following the review of the Bristol chaos, we discuss how Matthew got into racing growing up on Long Island, his early days in the sport, his time working at Dirty Mo Media, Lost Speedways, and his latest endeavor at Flo Racing. Join us in spending time with one of NASCAR's greatest storytellers!

    Episode 103: Season to Date & Phoenix Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 48:41


    This week we discuss all the happenings since the Daytona 500, including the closest 3-wide finish at Atlanta, Rajah Caruth's first Truck Series win, and all the great racing action from Las Vegas. We preview Phoenix, discuss Chevy dominance to date, Sheldon Creed's lackluster start to the season, and NASCAR's plans for Southern California in 2025. Join us for the fun!

    Episode 102: Season Preview from Daytona

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 41:17


    On this week's episode, we come to you from rainy Florida, awaiting the Monday racing festivities. We review all the action from the Thursday Duels and the ARCA/Truck races from Friday. We preview what we might see in the season-openers for Xfinity and Cup, and prognosticate on the champions for each of the three national series. Come along for the ride!

    Episode 101: Colin Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 64:10


    This week we're joined by SRO TC America TCX champion Colin Garrett. After starting his racing career at the late age of 15, he rose quickly through the ranks at South Boston, the K&N series, the NASCAR Trucks and Xfinity series, and most recently in sportscars, where he was the 2023 champion. In addition to his history and racing exploits, we also cover his drive of the first ever braille NASCAR entry and honorable work with the 1111 project supporting veterans in need. Please join us for this memorable interview.

    Episode 100: Justin Allgaier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 107:13


    In celebration of hitting the century mark, BlindSpotting is honored to have Justin Allgaier in the Coddle Creek Compound. He was more than gracious with his time and we discussed a huge variety of topics, from his start in racing, to how he ended up at JRM (wild story!) We also cover his racecraft, on-track rivals, getting recognized in odd places, theme parks, helmet painting, and so much more. Don't miss this engaging conversation!

    Episode 99: Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 40:34


    The final episode of 2023 -- the annual Holiday Special with the kids! Join us as they once again interview the hosts on what we thought of 2023, what we look forward to in 2024, and per usual, lots of silliness.

    Episode 98: The Doug Rice Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 64:06


    This episode we have the privilege of speaking with Doug Rice from Performance Racing Network, who has covered NASCAR since 1980. We discuss many of his most memorable career moments, including being the only broadcaster to call both the Indy 500 and the Coke 600 in the same day. We also garner his thoughts on the history and current state of NASCAR, Hall of Fame candidates, and many other fun topics. You don't want to miss it!

    Episode 97: Penske Indy Crew Chief Matt Jonsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 87:37


    This episode we welcome Matt Jonsson to the Coddle Creek Compound to discuss his career and all things Penske IndyCar. We cover everything from his early motorsports forays in Sweden to his decades of success as Crew Chief for drivers like Scott McLaughlin (currently), Paul Tracy, Will Power, Sam Hornish, Gil de Ferran and many others. We also get a peek behind the scenes at Penske, including some wonderful stories about The Captain himself. You don't want to miss this one!

    Episode 96: NASCAR Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 54:56


    Wow! Quite an episode this week! We review our trip to Martinsville, talk about the action over the weekend, discuss the ups & downs of the season, make our picks for the championship weekend in Phoenix and discuss tons more. Hilarious outtakes at the end of the episode this week with a few hidden gems throughout! Thank you, as always, for listening!

    Episode 95: Las Vegas & Homestead, The Chase Is On!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 49:53


    As the NASCAR season winds down, we review the action from Las Vegas and take a look ahead to Homestead. We discuss the latest news and give our takes on the hot topics of the week. Thank you for listening and follow us on social media! Happy October!

    Episode 94: 'Dega Fight and Turnin' Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 52:36


    This week we review the craziness of Talladega, including the fight between Crafton & Sanchez. We discuss the future of the Truck Series now that Rowdy has departed and muse about where Noah Gragson might end up. We preview the ROVAL cutoff race and finish with some trivia. Enjoy!

    Episode 93: Bristol Night Race and a Little Cootie Brown's

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 57:27


    This week we recount out trip to the Bristol Night Race, preview Texas, and recollect our 2nd annual trip to Cootie Brown's for pre-race lunch. Check it out!

    Episode 92: The Lady In Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 56:13


    This week, we review the action from Southern 500 weekend in Darlington and look ahead to Kansas. We talk about the hottest news topics, HOT items, Denny Hamlin, who we think will make the Final Four in all three series and we try to pick a champion in all three series. Another great episode! Thank you for listening!

    Episode 91: Regular Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 57:01


    This week we review the action from Watkins Glen and preview Daytona & Milwaukee. We have a spirited discussion on how to improve road course racing, Ty Gibbs' punk-ass attitude, and many other exciting topics. Don't miss it!

    Episode 90: RFKickin' Ass

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 56:07


    This week, we review Michigan, preview the Indy Road Course, discuss the recent rise of RFK Racing, talk about Noah's suspension, play a bit of trivia, talk about the Outer Banks of NC, contemplate how Jimmie Johnson was not a unanimous vote for the Hall of Fame and much more. Thank you for listening!

    Episode 89: Everybody Hates Denny Hamlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 56:32


    On this week's episode, we recap an exciting weekend at Pocono, including Hamlin's controversial win. We discuss driver moves during the Segment Segment, and finish with a flourish of GWC fun.

    Episode 88: Georgia On Our Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 57:24


    On this week's episode, we discuss the history of the famed number 88, competitive eating, truck racing on road courses, the Atlanta races, playoff possibilities, Hall of Fame nominees, our thoughts on street racing and we preview New Hampshire. Travis gives a shout-out to Matchbox 20, Andrew talks about the beach and Michael, as usual, goes all over the place...including Cartersville, Georgia. It's a great episode and we really do appreciate you giving us a listen!

    Episode 87: Nashville Review & Chicago Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 54:21


    This week we introduce our new partnership with Ramblin' About Racin', review a crazy weekend at Nashville, and preview the first-ever street circuit at Chicago. The Segment Segment offers some great discussion, including Kevin Harvick's season to date and we end with some firework-inspired trivia. Don't miss it!

    Episode 86: The Indy Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 59:57


    Well, we get into quite a bit this week! We recap our exciting adventures to, from and at the Indianapolis 500, review the Coke 600 and also the road racing in Sonoma. We discuss penalties, our overall interest in racing and take a crack at NASCAR trivia. It's a bit of everything this week and we appreciate you coming along for the ride! Thank you for listening and please follow us on social media (Twitter and Facebook). Happy Father's Day!

    Episode 85: Throwing it Back to the '90s at North Wilkesboro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 62:45


    This week's episode is a trip down memory lane as we recount Throwback Weekends at Darlington and North Wilkesboro. We were there for the latter and detail the amazing two-day experience, including the Mosh Pit for Driver Intros and meeting some legends (and Travis' nemesis) We preview our road trip to the Indy 500 this weekend and the upcoming NASCAR action at Charlotte, Gateway, and Portland -- along with some great Segment Segment topics and the usual laughs.

    Episode 84: Watermelon Brawl (Taylor's Version)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 59:53


    On this episode, we review the races at Talladega, Dover and Kansas and also get into the latest news around the NASCAR World. We talk about drivers getting injured doing things outside of NASCAR, Legacy MC switching to Toyota and review the fireworks in Kansas between Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson. We also take a look ahead at both Darlington and North Wilkesboro! Thank you for listening!

    Episode 83: Talladega, Here We Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 51:56


    This week we get a little crazy as we review Bristol Dirt & Martinsville and preview Talladega & Dover. We discuss the penalty debacles that have plagued NASCAR the last few weeks and the additions to the Best 75 Drivers of NASCAR list. We have a fun time with old NASCAR trivia and Travis may have finally got to the end of his rope with us knuckleheads. Don't miss it!

    Episode 82: April Foolin' Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 65:44


    Well, this week, we get into a little bit of everything. We discuss NASCAR's penalties...or lack thereof, review the races from COTA & Richmond, preview what we hope to see from the Bristol Dirt Race and looks even farther ahead to what we hope will be a good race at Martinsville. We discuss a few topics in our Segment Segment and even play a little NASCAR-themed Family Feud followed by a bit of NASCAR Trivia! Quite a show! Thank you for listening!

    Episode 81: Phoenix & Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 58:22


    This week we review the last two weeks of racing action, including the controversial penalties to Hendrick & Kaulig and the crazy parking job by Josh Williams at Atlanta. We preview COTA, Texas, and Richmond and talk food and travel. It's a good one!

    Episode 80: Spring Has Sprung!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 59:47


    This week we get into a variety of topics including Chase Elliott's injury, an influx of drivers from other racing genres trying their hand at NASCAR and whether southern California needs a race. We also review California and Las Vegas before sharing our picks for Phoenix and Atlanta. We hope Andrew is having a great time in Africa and look forward to hearing all about his travels on the next episode. As always, thank you for listening! Follow us @NASCARBlindSpot on Twitter!

    Episode 79: Blindspotting From the Daytona 500

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 67:26


    This week, we travel to the Daytona 500 for four days of racing action. We review all the happenings to start the season, including a segment recorded on-site! We got to see some racing friends, some podcast chums, and we tell you all about what a blast it was. Come along for the ride as we kick off the NASCAR season with a bang!

    EPISODE 78: CALIFORNIA BEAMIN' (w/Ramblin' About Racin')

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 91:56


    This week, we team up with Matt and Charlie from Ramblin' About Racin' to discuss the Clash at the Coliseum, what we think we might see from the 2023 season in all three NASCAR series and get into a wide range of other topics. It was a lot of fun to do a show with these guys and we hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we did making it! Thank you for listening and please follow us on all social media platforms!

    Episode 77: FOUR-PLAY, The Excitement Builds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 59:45


    We kick off Season 4 of BlindSpotting as #4 (Kevin Harvick) gets set to begin his last full season in NASCAR. We review the latest news, talk about what we are most looking forward to this season and make a few bold predictions! Thank you for listening and follow us on social media (Facebook & Twitter). LET'S GO!!!

    Episode 76: A Merry NASCAR Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 52:58


    On this special episode of BlindSpotting, the three knuckleheads are joined by the five Culbreth & Coates children for a holiday fireside chat. They ask us about some of our favorite memories, both NASCAR- and Christmas-related, and Michael debuts the 12 Days of NASCAR! You don't want to miss this one!

    Episode 75: Denouement In The Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 58:25


    We wrap up the 2022 season and Championship Weekend from Phoenix in this episode. We also get into a bit of news and delve into some interesting topics during the Segment Segment. As always, the Green-White-Checkered ending is an entertaining one. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gibbs family over the loss of Joe's son and Ty's dad, Coy. Thank you so much for listening and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

    Episode 74: ROSS CHASTAIN!!! (oh, and Championship Weekend too...)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 40:16


    On this bonus episode of BlindSpotting, we review the craziness of Martinsville from a first-hand perspective: Jesus (aka Ty Gibbs) giving the boot to a teammate to win and, of course, the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle that was Ross Chastain's move at Martinsville. We also re-visit our championship picks with the Final Fours now set. Check it out -- you don't want to miss it!

    Episode 73: THE PENULTIMATE WEEKEND

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 59:53


    We head to Martinsville Speedway for the penultimate weekend of the NASCAR season! We discuss a variety of hot topics this week and make our predictions on what we might see over the next two weekends as the season wraps up! A fun G-W-C as always to top it off! Come see us this weekend if you are at the race. Look for our BlindSpotting flag...we'd love to talk with you! Follow us on Twitter @NASCARBlindSpot!

    Episode 72: ROVALICIOUS REWIND

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 59:54


    On this week's episode, we discuss the hot topics in NASCAR such as safety, penalties, playoffs and much more! We review the action from Talladega and the Roval and try to predict what we will see in Las Vegas and Homestead. It's going to be an exciting finish in all three series and we will be back in two weeks to preview what we might see in the finales. It's a very entertaining Segment Segment followed by the famous Green-White-Checkered finish. Thank you for listening!

    Episode 71: It's Time for 'Dega Boys!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 55:40


    This week, we review Bristol (including our time in the infield before and during the race), the debacle that was Texas and preview the playoff wild cards of Talladega & the Roval. Michael joins from a Top Secret location and hosts an extended Alabama-themed Green-White-Checkered segment that's sure to entertain!

    Episode 70: Keeley Dubensky, CARS Tour Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 93:59


    We were honored to have Keeley Dubensky, CARS Tour Director in-studio to discuss her career, the CARS Tour, women in motorsport, and the hugely successful event at @NWBSpeedway with @DaleJr and company. She shared some great stories from the series, including one about prior guest Codie Conner, and humors us by participating in our Green-White-Checker segment. It was a great time -- check it out!

    Episode 69: NASCAR PLAYOFF PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 58:15


    On this episode, we recap the action from Watkins Glen and Daytona, preview what we might see in Darlington as the playoffs begin, discuss rain, bumping and breakfast meats plus much, much more!! Thank you for listening and please follow us @NASCARBlindSpot on Twitter! See you in Darlington!!!

    Episode 68: Judgment Cometh and That Right Soon -- The Regular Season End is Upon Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 63:12


    This week we review Michigan and Richmond, and Kevin Harvick's resounding reminder to the playoff field that he's a contender. We have a spirited discussion about the future of Stewart-Haas Racing and whether Ty Gibbs is ready for Cup next year. Carter joins us for the Segment Segment and the G-W-C, and we finish up discussing (what else) food.

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