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The Pit Straight: The Greatest Day in Racing

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 39:39


A packed day of racing awaits us this Sunday.

Bringing the Heat: 2026 Indianapolis 500 Preview With Alex Gintz

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 38:47


The BTH crew fills you in on what to expect at Indy as well as taking one last look back at NASCAR All-Star weekend.

Happy Hour: Jordan Bianchi Talks NASCAR Hall of Fame, Dover Future & Silly Season

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 69:20


The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi joins the podcast just hours after the NASCAR Hall of Fame 2027 class was announced.

Stock Car Scoop: Denny Hamlin Gets the Dover Million

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 19:47


There's plenty to talk about after Dover's maiden All-Star race, which featured plenty of chaos and the star of all stars taking the checkered flag.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Dover All-Star Race

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 19:54


Who to consider supporting for NASCAR's first Dover All-Star Race.

The Pit Straight: The Greatest 4 Laps in Racing

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 35:50


Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 may be the most tense event in all of motorsport.

Bringing the Heat: William Sawalich Living Life on a Mission

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 45:37


Dalton Hopkins talks to William Sawalich and Trey Lyle is joined by Caleb Barnes to discuss the week's news.

Happy Hour: The Future of Dover’s All-Star Race & Too Many Road Courses?

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 72:04


Jayski's Dustin Albino returns to the show

Stock Car Scoop: Was This the Best Road Course Race of the Next Gen Era?

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 23:56


A seemingly impossible charge for the win by Shane van Gisbergen and late-race strategy made for one of the more intriguing road races at Watkins Glen.

Through The Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Watkins Glen

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 20:02


Trackhouse duo Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch are the favorites to win the Cup race at The Glen.

The Pit Straight: We Are so Back, the IndyCar Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 37:34


Open wheel fans rejoice: the Month of May has arrived!

Bringing the Heat: 2-for-1 Special with Austin Dillon, Tyler Ankrum

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 32:05


Austin Dillon and Tyler Ankrum both join the show, along with discussion on Ryan Blaney's new deal and Ryan Preece's run-in with Ty Gibbs.

Happy Hour: Spire vs. Gibbs Update, Intentional Wrecks & Stephen Mallozzi Returns

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 68:25


Mallozzi previews his upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International and weighs in on the lawsuit.

Stock Car Scoop: Chase Elliott Dominates Texas

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 36:32


There's a lot to talk about and not a lot of time to do it. Check out Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you get your podcasts!

Through The Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Texas

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026


Who can survive the chaos and the cautions to win big in the Lone Star State?

The Pit Straight: Can F1 Set Things Right in Miami?

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 19:35


F1 returns from a long, unexpected break with the Miami Grand Prix. Will it be a much-needed reset for the sport?

Bringing the Heat: Jeff Thomas, My Place Hotels Love Connecting With Race Fans

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 36:31


Trey Lyle talks to Jeff Thomas about My Place Hotels' mission of providing race fans a place to stay.

Happy Hour: Andy Jankowiak Joins, Stephen A. Smith Responds to Joey Logano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 69:44


The ARCA Menards Series newest winner Andy Jankowiak joins the show after his triumph at Talladega.

Stock Car Scoop: Talladega Delivers Three Races With Three New Winners

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 23:06


Talladega showed why it's a popular place for first-time winners in NASCAR, as three first-time winners in ARCA, O'Reilly and Cup swept the weekend.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Talladega

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026


Who can avoid the big one and make some big money at Talladega?

Bringing the Heat: Kyle Petty Preparing for 30th Charity Ride Across America

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 34:06


Kyle Petty talks with Trey Lyle about the 30th Charity Ride Across America to raise funds for Victory Junction.

Happy Hour: Mile-and-a-Half Worries, EV O'Reilly Ideas & NASCAR's Star Problem

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 76:13


Savage Ventures' John Newby joins the show

Stock Car Scoop: Tyler Reddick Scores Win No. 5 at Kansas Speedway

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 23:11


A late charge on an overtime restart was all Reddick needed to continue his historic start to the 2026 season.

The Pit Straight: The 2nd Greatest Spectacle in Racing?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026


The Grand Prix of Long Beach's history is well-known, so where does it rank among the rest of IndyCar's events?

Bringing the Heat: Taylor Gray Feels ‘This Year Hasn't Gone Our Way'

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 37:40


Also, should be worried about Bristol attendance and TV ratings?

Happy Hour: Ty Gibbs Wins, Tire Talk, Payback & Bristol to Nashville?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 55:54


Ed Lane, host of The Fast Lane on 93.3 FM Lynchburg and VTRN Sports, returns to talk Gibbs' first win.

Stock Car Scoop: Ty Gibbs Plays Spoiler at Bristol

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 27:25


While former Cup champions Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney were the class of the field, it was Gibbs stealing his first career win that headlined the race.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds at Bristol

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026


How will the track conditions and changes affect our betting cards at Bristol?

Bringing the Heat: Zane Smith Looking for Consistency in Year Two With FRM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 27:50


Smith joins Bringing the Heat to talk his 2026 season.

Bringing the Heat: Rajah Caruth Details Priorities, Differences With O'Reilly Series Ride Splitting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 32:31


Rajah Caruth is this week's guest on Bringing The Heat with Trey Lyle.

Happy Hour: Gibbs’ New No. 2, NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate & Long Cautions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 59:31


Ed Lane, host of The Fast Lane on 93.3 FM Lynchburg and VTRN Sports, joins to predict when Ty Gibbs will win.

Stock Car Scoop: Chase Elliott Scores Victory Number 1 for Hendrick Motorsports in 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 23:17


The SCS crew breaks down Elliott's late surge to steal the win at Martinsville Speedway from a dominant Denny Hamlin.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds at Martinsville

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026


Check out who could make you money this week at the paperclip.

The Pit Straight: Max Verstappen Makes It Personal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026


On this week's episode of The Pit Straight, Frontstretch's open wheel panel of Kyle Benjamin, Wyatt Watson, Tom Blackburn, Michael Finley and Peter Molloy discuss Max Verstappen's dismissal of a British journalist from a media conference ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in retribution for questions asked about his intentional contact with George Russell last year at Barcelona. Plus, the team previews what to expect going into race four of the season at Suzuka Circuit. In IndyCar, Watson and Blackburn highlight IndyCar's viewership momentum going into the Barber Motorsports Park race weekend. They also share who they have their eyes on to perform well on IndyCar's first traditional road course of the season. https://youtube.com/live/RCnRpcQ2DQ0 2026 IndyCar Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix PreviewA move to March provides Barber the opportunity to continue IndyCar's 2026 momentum. “The Pit Straight” is Frontstretch‘s open-wheel racing podcast, available during the racing season every Thursday evening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and right here on the web.

Bringing the Heat: Harrison Burton Describes Joining Sam Hunt Racing As ‘What Racing Should Be’

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 28:37


Harrison Burton joins Bringing The Heat with Trey Lyle to talk about joining Sam Hunt Racing.

Happy Hour: Bob Pockrass Talks Early Silly Season & Darlington Throwbacks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 69:59


FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass joins the show

Stock Car Scoop: Tyler Reddick Overcomes Adversity to Win at Darlington

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 25:26


The driver of the No. 45 Toyota battled through electrical issues and a pit road penalty to pick up his fourth win of 2026.

The Pit Straight: A Home Run in Texas & a New Winner in China

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 41:13


Both IndyCar and F1 have gotten off to blistering starts early in the 2026 season.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Darlington

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026


Denny Hamlin looks to make it two wins in a row, but who else can be a factor to cash out on at Darlington?

Bringing the Heat: ‘Race for the Seat’ Winner Mini Tyrrell Talks Truck Series Impressions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 42:26


Tyrrell stops by Trey Lyle's weekly NASCAR podcast to talk about rookie life in the Craftsman Truck Series.

Happy Hour: Connor Hall Visits, Daniel Dye Suspended & Trackhouse Drama

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 67:52


Niece Motorsports' Connor Hall joins as a guest.

Stock Car Scoop: Denny Hamlin Dominates in Sin City

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 23:57


Eric Schneck and Michael Bellifemini break down all the story lines coming out of Las Vegas on this week's edition of Stock Car Scoop.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Las Vegas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026


Check out the best bets to beat the books on their own turf in Las Vegas.

The Pit Straight: New F1 Power Regulations Entertain, Phoenix Heats IndyCar Tempers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026


The open-wheel racing season is off to a busy start, and not everybody is thrilled.

Bringing the Heat: Patrick Staropoli Details Journey Through Racing & Medical Careers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 40:07


NASCAR's racing surgeon stops by, and the hosts ponder Alex Bowman's future.

Happy Hour: Doubleheader at Phoenix & JGR vs. Spire Drama Escalates

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 65:32


PRN announcer Doug Turnbull joins the show

Stock Car Scoop: Ryan Blaney Scores His 18th Career Cup Series Victory

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 30:16


Eric Schneck, Michael Finely, and at-track reporters Bryan Nolen and Danny Peters analyze an action-packed weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Phoenix

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026


Can Tyler Reddick keep the streak going, or will the usual suspects shine in the desert?

The Pit Straight: F1 Season-Opener & IndyCar Phoenix Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 39:49


F1 and IndyCar are both primed for historic weekends in Melbourne and Phoenix.

Bringing the Heat: Author Andrew Clarke Talks NASCAR's Immortals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 52:05


Clarke discusses his book, 'The Immortals of NASCAR," in which Richard Petty wrote the foreword.

Happy Hour: A Record Start, Street Trucks, Garage Chaos & More Lawyers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 69:15


Frequent guest Peter Stratta of TSJSports joins the podcast.

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