The Backstretch Season 5, Episode 30: Chase Briscoe

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 the Chase quickly approaching. 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn't Connor Zilisch is headed to Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. That's a long way away, so how much does the announcement really matter right now? Two NASCAR legends put on a show in the revived IROC Series as Kurt Busch edges Jimmie Johnson in an unbelievable finish. It's not NASCAR—but does a finish like that matter for the future of IROC? 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Chase Briscoe Chase Briscoe joins the show to talk about his season, the battle for the Chase and what drivers face as the pressure ramps up during the final weeks of the regular season. 📻 Say What? – Radio Chatter Carson Hocevar reacts after losing an engine Saturday night, leading to debate over whether what happened afterward was intentional. More importantly, Hocevar was fifth in points just a few weeks ago and has now fallen to 11th. Can he stop the slide before the Chase begins? Kyle Larson and the No. 5 team work out a plan over the radio to get him to Iowa for the Knoxville Nationals. Chris discusses Hendrick Motorsports' willingness to help Larson continue racing on dirt—and why those opportunities are so important to him. 🛠 Pit Notes NASCAR heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend. Chris Carrier breaks down the keys to winning at the "Magic Mile," including braking, track position, tire management and the challenges of getting around the flat, one-mile oval. The Chase is getting closer, Logano is getting hotter and the pressure around the cut line is building. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR analysis, exclusive driver interviews, radio chatter breakdowns and pit box perspective from inside the sport. #NASCAR #JoeyLogano #ChaseBriscoe #CarsonHocevar #KyleLarson #NewHampshireMotorSpeedway #HendrickMotorsports #BackstretchPodcast #CupSeries