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Happy Hour: Playoffs, Playoffs & More Playoffs With Peter Stratta

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 63:58


Peter Stratta of TSJSports joins to talk NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and Kaulig Racing among other topics.

The Pit Straight: Oval Prince Christian Rasmussen Debriefs Wild 1st Win at Milwaukee

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


Rasmussen joins the show to unpack his first IndyCar win and reflect on a heartfelt moment with Alexander Rossi in victory lane.

Stock Car Scoop: Ryan Blaney Saves Playoff Spot for Alex Bowman by Winning Daytona

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 10:43


Wyatt Watson joins Caleb Barnes to discuss Blaney's miraculous run to the front, leaving underdogs heartbroken and Bowman breathing a sigh of relief.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Daytona

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025


Check out the top bets and underdog odds for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona.

Bringing the Heat: Cole Custer Evaluates Season in Haas’ First Year

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025


Custer also talks Connor Zilisch's victory lane spill and recalls a close call of his own.

Happy Hour: Jeff Hammond Joins & Reacts to 2026 NASCAR Cup Schedule

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


Hammond joins the podcast to also talk about RFK Racing's chances to get a car into the playoffs.

Stock Car Scoop: Richmond Redemption & a Refreshing Race

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 12:19


Reacting to Austin Dillon's win, Alex Bowman in the final playoff spot and the Richmond race overall.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Richmond

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


Will Richmond's lone race produce another surprise winner?

Bringing the Heat: Charles Denike Talks Journey from Army to Pit Box

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


This week on Bringing the Heat with Trey Lyle, Charles Denike, crew chief for Bubba Wallace in the NASCAR Cup Series, joins the show, speaking with Frontstretch's Dalton Hopkins. More than two decades ago, Denike was an Army engineer lieutenant. He discusses his connection to racing, and how he got into the industry following a career in the Army. After the interview. Caleb Barnes joins Lyle to talk about the hottest topics of the week, namely Connor Zilisch, who made national news after his victory lane fall at Watkins Glen International that ended in a broken collarbone. Barnes and Lyle debate if Zilisch will be back in the car at Daytona International Speedway next week as he battles Justin Allgaier for the regular-season championship or if the No. 88 will have a different driver for the next few races. The soundbite of the week comes from Ryan Preece, who was frustrated with a mistake from his crew that allowed his teammate, Chris Buescher, to build a bigger buffer on the cut line. Barnes and Lyle talk whether or not Preece will have to win a race to get into the playoffs this year. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Pit Straight: Time for IndyCar Playoffs?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 39:38


Now that the title race has ended in Alex Palou's favor, what can be made of the rest of the 2025 campaign?

Happy Hour: Tommy Joe Martins Rants Road Course Travel, Playoff System & SVG Fatigue

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 74:41


Alpha Prime Racing team owner Tommy Joe Martins joins the show.

Stock Car Scoop: Can Anyone Beat Shane van Gisbergen on Road Courses?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 11:40


Caleb Barnes and Luken Glover also discuss Bubba Wallace's great day and the regular season points battle.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Watkins Glen

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


Can anyone beat Shane van Gisbergen and the odds at Watkins Glen?

Bringing the Heat: Donovan Strauss Driving Double With CARS Tour, eNASCAR

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 32:34


Strauss talks how iRacing has helped his career and more.

The Pit Straight: What’s Eating Lewis Hamilton?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 32:13


Hamilton's struggles at Ferrari have left the seven-time champion in poor spirits.

Happy Hour: Did Iowa Just Lose Its Cup Date?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 72:43


ARCA Menards Series driver Presley Sorah joins the show

Stock Car Scoop: Will the Leader Ever Run Out of Fuel?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 12:09


Caleb Barnes and Samuel Stubbs discuss the finish of Sunday's Cup Series race at Iowa and the numerous cautions that led up to it.

Bringing the Heat: Leigh Diffey Details Journey from P.E. Teacher to Professional Broadcaster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 51:06


Diffey returns to Cup Series broadcasting this weekend at Iowa.

The Pit Straight: IndyCar Race Control Throws Caution to the Wind

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


This weekend's IndyCar action was overshadowed by an unimaginable fumble from race control.

Happy Hour: Mark Martin Talks Playoffs & What Needs to Change

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin joins the show.

Stock Car Scoop: Bubba Wallace Wins, Gets Big Bubble Break

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 11:44


Caleb Barnes and Phil Spain also discuss the red flag for rain and Ty Gibbs winning the In-Season Challenge.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for the Brickyard 400

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025


Time to cash in on picks for the Brickyard 400.

Bringing the Heat: Ty Dillon ‘Wouldn’t Change My Journey for Anything,’ Talks Tournament Run

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 43:08


Dillon joins Bringing the Heat to talk his run in the In-Season Challenge.

Happy Hour: Is 2025 Denny Hamlin’s Championship Year?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 65:43


nascarcasm joins the podcast as a special guest.

The Pit Straight: Rinus VeeKay Talks Toronto, Dale Coyne Racing, 2025 & Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


VeeKay joins the show following his best finish of the season in Toronto.

Stock Car Scoop: NASCAR Fans Get Full Race, But Did Teams Pay Price at Dover?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 10:54


Caleb Barnes and Bryan Nolen discuss whether or not NASCAR made the right call to wait out the weather at the Monster Mile.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Dover

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


Who is a monster bet on the Monster Mile?

Bringing the Heat: Marty Smith Shares His Take on Road Course Ringers, Tournament Cinderellas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 42:42


Smith also discusses his own podcast with Jimmie Johnson.

The Pit Straight: Is it Too Late to Save Iowa?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 28:08


One of IndyCar's best events may be beyond saving, despite a strong showing this year.

Happy Hour: Is Sonoma the Weakest Road Course on the Schedule?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


Bringing the Heat host Trey Lyle returns to the show

Stock Car Scoop: Is It Road Course Fatigue or an SVG Sickness?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 10:41


Brad Keselowski vs. Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon's continued Cinderella story in the In-Season Challenge are also topics of discussion.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Sonoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 29:20


Who's best to bet on heading into Wine Country?

Bringing the Heat: Zane Smith Finding Midseason Consistency

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025


The second-year Cup driver joins the podcast.

Happy Hour: Are Fans Tired of Shane van Gisbergen Already?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


Jayski.com's Dustin Albino joins the show.

The Pit Straight: Hope Comes in Many Forms

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 39:37


Both open-wheel races from this weekend were a breath of fresh air.

Stock Car Scoop: Shane van Gisbergen Flexes Road Course Talent at Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 16:02


The Trackhouse driver showed the field who the king of the road is once again.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 34:22


Who are the best drivers to bet on for the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Chicago street course?

Bringing the Heat: Landon Huffman Bringing Baseball & Racing Together

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 25:40


The CARS veteran talks his connection to the Rocket City Trash Pandas and much more.

Happy Hour: Daniel Suarez Gone While TNT Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025


Savage Ventures' John Newby is back to talk the Trackhouse/Suarez split and TNT's approach.

The Pit Straight: Lando Norris Strikes Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 30:45


McLaren's dominance is nothing to complain about, but can its drivers keep things clean to the end?

Stock Car Scoop: New Winner, New Opportunities For Chase Elliott After Atlanta

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 11:21


Which drivers without a win missed a prime opportunity to steal a playoff spot after the Big One at EchoPark?

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Atlanta & NASCAR In-Season Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 36:39


Who are the betting favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta?

Bringing the Heat: Matt Mills Working to Continue Niece Motorsports Success

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 30:26


Matt Mills talks about his desire to bring Niece back to victory lane.

Happy Hour: San Diego, 40-Race Season & Prospect Rankings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 66:30


The trio discuss the potential of a future San Diego street circuit, upcoming NASCAR prospects, in-season tournament brackets and more.

The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Proceeds to Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 25:01


Palou rang in a novel sponsorship in the best way possible at Road America.

Stock Car Scoop: Chase Briscoe Capitalizes as a Summer of Strategy Continues

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 10:21


The driver of the No. 19 stretched the fuel with help from his crew chief and clean air.

Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Pocono

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 39:30


Time to place your betting cards for NASCAR's only race of the season at Pocono

Bringing the Heat: Jake Garcia Poised for a Playoff Run

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 35:57


The driver of the No. 13 joins Bringing the Heat.

Happy Hour: Jeff Gluck on NASCAR in Mexico

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


The Athletic's Jeff Gluck joins the podcast to recount his Mexico City experience.

The Pit Straight: Oval Racing Shines & Teammates Collide

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


IndyCar and F1 put on great shows, but for very different reasons.

Stock Car Scoop: Rain & Pain Can’t Stop Shane van Gisbergen in Mexico City

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 12:01


Ty Gibbs' bad luck and Carson Hocevar and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s continued feud are also among this week's talking points.

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