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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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- Sep 19, 2026
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The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 34: Connor Zilisch (opens the original)
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The Chase is bringing out another gear in NASCAR's biggest teams. After a wild weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, Kyle Larson snaps his winless streak and gets back to Victory Lane. In Season 5, Episode 34 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down Larson's win and why it's no coincidence that some of NASCAR's top teams are finding extra speed now that the postseason has arrived. 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn't A frightening crash on pit road during
The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 33: Ryan Preece (opens the original)
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After seven runner-up finishes, Christopher Bell finally breaks through. Bell scores his first win of the season in the Southern 500 at Darlington, starting the Chase with a statement victory. In Season 5, Episode 33 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down how big this win is for Bell and the No. 20 team as the championship battle gets underway. 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn't Brad Keselowski becomes the latest driver to call out Carson Hocevar, telling
The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 32: Bubba Wallace (opens the original)
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Ryan Preece delivers the ultimate walk-off win at Daytona. With the regular season on the line, Preece scores a dramatic victory to grab one of the final three spots in the Chase, joining Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric as the final drivers to make NASCAR's 16-driver postseason field. In Season 5, Episode 32 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down the Daytona drama, the final Chase field and the biggest questions as the championship battle begins. 🏁
The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 32: Ross Chastain (opens the original)
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Ryan Blaney gets the win at New Hampshire, continuing Team Penske's dominance on NASCAR's short, flat tracks. But with that portion of the regular-season schedule behind us, can Penske keep rolling as the series heads to very different tracks before returning to Phoenix and Martinsville late in the Chase? In Season 5, Episode 31 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down Blaney's victory, Penske's championship potential and everything that's on the line
The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 30: Chase Briscoe (opens the original)
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Joey Logano has completely changed the direction of his season. Logano scores his second win of the year at Richmond, continuing a remarkable summer turnaround. When the summer began, he was outside the Chase and hovering around 20th in points. Now he's inside the top 10 and suddenly looks like a legitimate championship threat. In Season 5, Episode 30 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down Logano's resurgence and the biggest NASCAR storylines with th
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