The Backstretch

Heather Williams
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The Backstretch is a motorsports podcast that will give viewers to hear the top drivers in the sport talk about the top stories in NASCAR.It is hosted by WCYB Sports Anchor Heather Williams with NASCAR Crew Chief Chris Carrier providing analysis.

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    The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 12: Cole Custer

    Ty Gibbs gets his first career Cup Series win — and he does it at Bristol Motor Speedway. In Season 5, Episode 12 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down Gibbs’ breakthrough moment and what it means for his future — and the rest of the field. We also dive into: 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn’t The 750 horsepower package has now been tested across multiple track types — does the added power actually matter? Cup drivers sweep all three races at Bristol, with a record number competing in the Truck Series — is that good for the sport? 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Cole Custer Cole joins the show to talk Bristol, the current state of competition, and what drivers are seeing as the season evolves. 📻 Say What? (Radio Chatter) Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 team — frustration, adjustments, and what it signals heading into Kansas The No. 8 team continues to be a talking point — at what point does something have to change? 🛠 Pit Notes Chris Carrier previews Kansas Speedway — his hometown track — breaking down speed, tire wear, and what it takes to win on one of the fastest intermediates on the schedule. Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. #NASCAR #TyGibbs #ColeCuster #Bristol #KansasSpeedway #CupSeries #BackstretchPodcast

    33 phút

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    The Backstretch Season 5 Episode 11: Erik Jones and Doug Rice

    In Season 5, Episode 11 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams is joined by crew chief Chris Carrier to break down the biggest storylines from the first third of the season — what’s real, what’s not, and what’s coming next. We also bring in two great guests this week: 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Erik Jones Erik joins the show to talk early-season momentum, where his team stands right now, and how drivers approach the grind heading into the next stretch of races. 🎙 Backstretch Conversation with Doug Rice The legendary voice of NASCAR joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the sport, the season so far, and what fans should be watching moving forward. 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn’t Several big names — including Ross Chastain, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Busch, and Austin Dillon — are currently outside the playoff picture. Does it matter this early? 750 horsepower makes its debut at Bristol — will the added power actually change the racing? 🛠 Pit Notes Chris Carrier breaks down the keys to success at Bristol — his favorite track — including aggression, tire management, and why there’s no room for mistakes at “The Last Great Colosseum.” From big-picture storylines to inside-the-garage insight, this episode sets the stage for the next phase of the NASCAR season. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. #NASCAR #ErikJones #DougRice #Bristol #CupSeries #BackstretchPodcast #KyleBusch #RossChastain

    39 phút

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    The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 10: Chad Finchum

    Chase Elliott gets it done at Martinsville — and on a track where patience and precision matter most, that win could signal a major shift in the season. In Season 5, Episode 10 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief Chris Carrier break down Elliott’s Martinsville victory and what it means for Hendrick Motorsports moving forward. We also dive into: 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn’t Dynasty Spurlock making history — why this moment matters for the future of the sport Cleetus McFarland competing in the O’Reilly Series — what crossover moments like this mean for NASCAR’s audience 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Chad Finchum Chad joins the show to talk about the challenges of staying in the cup series 📻 Say What? (Radio Chatter) Has Kyle Busch lost his edge — or is the conversation missing context? Bubba Wallace vs Carson Hocevar — tension building or just hard racing? 🛠 Pit Notes Chris Carrier breaks down what really happens during an off week — shop work, simulator time, adjustments, and why these breaks can quietly shape the rest of the season. Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

    42 phút

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    The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 9: Michael McDowell

    Tyler Reddick gets it done at Darlington — and once again proves he’s one of the most complete drivers in the field. In Season 5, Episode 9 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief Chris Carrier break down Reddick’s win at one of the toughest tracks on the schedule, and what it says about his consistency early in the season. We also dive into: 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn’t RFK Racing’s strong weekend — is this momentum real? Are Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing starting to come back to the pack, or is the field just catching up? 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Michael McDowell Michael joins the show to talk Darlington’s unique challenges, tire management, and the mindset shift heading into Martinsville. 📻 Say What? (Radio Chatter) Riley Herbst frustrated with Connor Zilisch — young driver tensions building The Denny Hamlin / Erik Jones incident — racing deal or something more? 🛠 Pit Notes Chris Carrier breaks down the keys to Martinsville — braking zones, track position, patience (or lack of it), and how races can unravel fast at the paperclip. Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

    39 phút

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    The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 8: Brad Keselowski

    Denny Hamlin makes history at Las Vegas — and the NASCAR garage is heating up on and off the track. In Season 5, Episode 8 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and former Cup Series crew chief Chris Carrier break down Hamlin’s latest win as he moves into the Top 10 on the all-time wins list — and what that says about his legacy right now. We also dive into: 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn’t The growing tension between Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain — is this feud just getting started? The Gabehart vs Joe Gibbs Racing trial continues — how much does off-track drama impact a race team? 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Brad Keselowski Brad joins the show to talk about his comeback from a broken leg, RFK's start to the season and racing at Darlington 📻 Say What? Pit stops and hand signals — how teams communicate in chaos Speeding on pit road — why drivers are always right on the edge 🛠 Pit Notes Chris Carrier breaks down Darlington Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

    39 phút

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    The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 7: Ty Dillon

    Ryan Blaney takes the win at Phoenix — and on a track where precision and discipline matter most, that victory could mean more than just another early-season trophy. In Season 5, Episode 7 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief Chris Carrier break down Blaney’s Phoenix victory, what the 750 horsepower package looked like at the flat mile, and why tire management was the biggest factor in the race. We also dive into: What Matters / What Doesn’t The 750HP package at Phoenix — what actually changed for drivers? Alex Bowman set to miss another race and Justin Allgaier stepping into the No. 48 this week — does it matter who’s driving the car? Turn 5 Five Minutes with Ty Dillon Ty Dillon joins the show to talk Phoenix tire strategy, the early-season championship picture, and what drivers expect heading into Las Vegas. Say What? (Radio Chatter) The tire story at Phoenix Frustration on the No. 8 radio as someone on the team wasn’t happy with Kyle Busch during the race Pit Notes Chris Carrier previews the upcoming race at Las Vegas — wind, tire cycles, long runs, and the strategy drivers need to win there. Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage.   Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. #NASCAR #RyanBlaney #TyDillon #PhoenixRaceway #LasVegasMotorSpeedway #CupSeries #BackstretchPodcast

    31 phút

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    The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 6: Joey Logano

    Tyler Reddick has done it again — three straight wins to start the season. In Season 5, Episode 6 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and former Cup Series crew chief Chris Carrier break down what Reddick’s dominant start really means for the championship picture — and whether the rest of the garage is already feeling the pressure. We also dive into: What Matters / What Doesn’t The debut of 750 horsepower at COTA — what actually changed? All of the Joe Gibbs Racing cars and two of the four Hendrick Motorsports cars sitting outside the playoff picture — early concern or March overreaction? Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Joey Logano Joey joins the show to talk Reddick’s hot streak, the early playoff picture, the 750HP package, and what Phoenix demands from drivers. Say What? The Alex Bowman driver switch — what really goes into a move like that? Staying out at the end of Stage 2 for points — smart strategy or short-term gamble? Pit Notes Chris Carrier breaks down Phoenix — restarts, tire wear, pit road traps, and why discipline wins at this track. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

    29 phút

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    The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 5: Todd Gilliland

    Tyler Reddick is 2-for-2 to start the season — and the garage is officially on notice. In this episode of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief Chris Carrier break down what Reddick’s back-to-back wins really mean for the championship picture — and how early dominance can shift the mindset across the field. We also dive into: 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn’t The lawsuit filed by Joe Gibbs Racing against Chris Gabhart and Spire Motorsports — how much does this actually impact teams? The new NASCAR All-Star Race format — smart shakeup or unnecessary change? 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Todd Gilliland Todd joins the show to talk early-season momentum, garage reaction to Reddick’s hot start, and what to expect heading into COTA. 📻 Say What? (Radio Chatter) Carson Hocevar’s aggressive moves during the race And Hocevar asking Ross Chastain for a mid-race “shake and bake” — bold strategy or chaos? 🛠 Pit Notes Chris Carrier breaks down Circuit of The Americas — braking zones, tire strategy, passing challenges, and what fans should watch for this weekend. Fast takes. Real talk. Inside perspective. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

    48 phút
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The Backstretch is a motorsports podcast that will give viewers to hear the top drivers in the sport talk about the top stories in NASCAR.It is hosted by WCYB Sports Anchor Heather Williams with NASCAR Crew Chief Chris Carrier providing analysis.

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    Heather Williams
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    2022 - 2026
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