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

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

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.

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

FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass joins the show

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

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

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

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

Niece Motorsports' Connor Hall joins as a guest.

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.

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

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

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

PRN announcer Doug Turnbull joins the show

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

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

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

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

Frequent guest Peter Stratta of TSJSports joins the podcast.

The SCS crew breaks down all the weekend's action from COTA and St. Petersburg.

Here's the best drivers to put your money on going into NASCAR's first road course of the season.

Who should fans be watching as the 2026 IndyCar season kicks off? We're glad you asked!

Trey Lyle talks to NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Brendan 'Butterbean' Queen on this week's 'Bringing the Heat'.

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Anthony Alfredo joins the show

Eric Schneck and Wyatt Watson touch Tyler Reddick's second straight Cup Series and other storylines on this week's Stock Car Scoop.

Analyzing the books, underdogs, and props bets that can make a positive impact in your pocketbook for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta.

MRN and Sirius XM Radio's Todd Gordon joins Trey Lyle to look back at all of the action during the Great American Race.

Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern joins the podcast.

Eric Schneck, Trey Lyle, and at-track reporters Dalton Hopkins and Tanner Marler discuss all things Great American Race!

We're waving the green flag on Bringing the Heat with Trey Lyle, which is back to break down the offseason storylines and make some 2026 NASCAR season predictions. The offseason included a number of hard topics, from the teams taking on NASCAR in court to a number of deaths that shook the industry. Lyle and Caleb Barnes reflect on the offseason negatives and where it leaves the sport entering the new season. 3 Months Later, NASCAR Drivers Share Fondest Memories of Greg BiffleThe loss of Greg Biffle three months ago created a slightly somber tone to Daytona 500 media day this year Also in the offseason, NASCAR announced a return to its previous championship format, The Chase. Barnes and Lyle evaluate the biggest benefactors of the format change, as well as who loses the most without the win-and-you're-in setup. While we're still getting used to new faces in new places, 2026 already has potential for some big silly season shakeups. Barnes and Lyle look at who might go where. The two react to a few media moments ahead of the season-opening Daytona 500, and before the season starts, Barnes and Lyle also make sure to give their biggest season-long predictions. Listen to Bringing the Heat with Try Lyle here or wherever you get your podcasts.

NASCAR is back. Here's who to place your bets on.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver and RAM hopeful Stephen Mallozzi joins the show

Adam Cheek and Vito Pugliese break down a long-delayed, nearly-four-hour affair that began the 2026 NASCAR season.

On a special edition of Bringing the Heat, both Dalton Hopkins and Michael Massie join to react to NASCAR's championship format announcement

Who will prove to have the greatest NASCAR knowledge in the third edition.

Mallozzi, a Craftsman Truck Series driver and law student, gives his takes on the trial and settlement.

Featuring a firsthand account of what happened in the Charlotte courtroom and opinions on what the case's outcome could mean going forward.

Lando Norris capped off a dramatic season with a legacy-defining driver's title after a thrilling season-long battle.

Featuring candid takes on testimonies from Jim France, Steve Phelps and Richard Childress.

A look back at the first day of the trial's second week.

Thoughts on testimonies from Michael Jordan, Heather Gibbs and more.

Frontstretch's Dalton Hopkins joins after witnessing day four of the trial.

Host Trey Lyle and Tom Bowles are joined by Dalton Hopkins, who was present for day three of the trial, for today's analysis.

Verstappen heads to the finale in Abu Dhabi 12 points behind Lando Norris.

Hear from the firsthand account of the Frontstretch reporters there at day two of the trial.

Get all the inside info from the courtroom as Frontstretch coverage of this landmark NASCAR trial begins. Trey Lyle, Michael Massie and Tom Bowles host.

The chaos from Las Vegas has brought Verstappen even closer to the points lead with two races remaining in the 2025 F1 season.

The podcast crew read through the Nov. 21 released text messages from key NASCAR figures among others.

The podcast gives out awards voted on you, the fans.

Three races remain, and Lando Norris continues to pull away from the competition.