Bringing the Heat Podcast – Frontstretch

Strauss talks how iRacing has helped his career and more.

Diffey returns to Cup Series broadcasting this weekend at Iowa.

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

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

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

The longtime crew chief and former FOX personality talks his journey the past few years.

On this episode of Bringing the Heat With Bryan Nolen, Trenton Worsham speaks with Brenden Queen to catch up during his first season in the ARCA Menards Series. The reigning CARS Tour champion reflected on his two wins up to this point in the season at Daytona International Speedway and Kansas Speedway, which he said did not expect.  He also discussed how he’s still a late model driver still at heart and spoke about the platform FOX Sports 1 gave the CARS Tour during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, as well as if he’s reached out to Waffle House about sponsorship. NASCAR Mailbox: Was Stenhouse's Wreck Hocevar's Fault or a Racing Incident?Frontstretch’s Kevin Nix answers this week’s question for NASCAR Mailbox. Wyatt Watson then joins Nolen to take a look at What’s Still Hot, discussing the ratings after the second race broadcast by new TV partner Amazon Prime Video compared to the previous week’s Coca-Cola 600 and the numbers from last year’s Nashville Superspeedway race. They look ahead to what the future numbers could be in the next two weeks at Michigan International Speedway and Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.  The soundbite of the week features an angry Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after being spun by Carson Hocevar, who is no stranger to making other drivers angry on the track. Watson and Nolen debate whether it was fair or foul for the Spire Motorsports driver to not leave any room. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6W17YnL7Uw

A new interview with the Indy 500 winner from Frontstretch's Michael Massie.

On a special episode of the Bringing the Heat, Bryan Nolen hosts live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Robert Shwartzman joins to discuss winning the Indy 500 pole.

Harrison Burton, former NASCAR Cup Series winner at Daytona International Speedway and current NASCAR Xfinity Series driver of the No. 25 for AM Racing, is this week’s featured guest on Bringing the Heat With Bryan Nolen. Frontstretch’s Dalton Hopkins sits down with Burton to discuss an array of topics. The two take a look back at Burton's 2024 season and then his eventual departure from the Wood Brothers Racing. Nolen is then joined by James Jackson to take a look at the latest news and notes from around the sport, including Burton's appearance in the All-Star Race with Rick Ware Racing. The soundbite of the week is from Carson Hocevar, who took home the win in last week’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. They discuss if Hocevar's gesture that he made to second-place finisher Layne Riggs as he was crossing the finish line was right or wrong, and how his personality is good for the sport Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1E592kvMQc&feature=youtu.be

The driver of the No. 1 for JR Motorsports talks about his rookie campaign thus far.

Leonard Wood from Wood Brothers Racing joins Frontstretch to talk the team's 75th anniversary.

Mears joins Bringing the Heat to talk his return to NASCAR after a few years away.

Hear Petty talk about the state of the 2025 NASCAR season and his annual motorcycle ride to benefit the Victory Junction camp.

The veteran driver talks about his return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

This week’s edition of Bringing the Heat With Bryan Nolen showcases a one-on-one conversation with driver of the No. 42 in the NASCAR Cup Series, John Hunter Nemechek. The 2021 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion spoke Frontstretch’s Michael Massie on a variety of topics, perhaps most notably his paint scheme at Homestead-Miami Speedway that featured Backstreet Boys. Nemechek also discusses his strong start of this year as opposed to that of last year. .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { min-height: 100px; position: relative; } .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo:hover , .IRPP_kangoo:visited , .IRPP_kangoo:active { border:0!important; } .IRPP_kangoo { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #eaeaea; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); } .IRPP_kangoo:active , .IRPP_kangoo:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #FFFFFF; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { background-position: center; background-size: cover; float: left; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl { width: 30%; } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { float: right; width: 70%; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text { display: table; height: 100px; left: 0; top: 0; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .IRPP_kangoo-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0 10px 0 10px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #34495E; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .125em; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .IRPP_kangoo .postTitle { color: #000000; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaButton { background-color: #FFFFFF; margin-left: 10px; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo:hover .imgUrl { -webkit-transform: scale(1.2); -moz-transform: scale(1.2); -o-transform: scale(1.2); -ms-transform: scale(1.2); transform: scale(1.2); } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { -webkit-transition: -webkit-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: -moz-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -o-transition: -o-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -ms-transition: -ms-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out; } .IRPP_kangoo:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } See also2-Headed Monster: Who's Had the More Disappointing Season -- Ty Gibbs or Brad Keselowski? Afterward, Dalton Hopkins joins the show to talk about the latest news and notes around NASCAR. Throwback weekend is ahead at Darlington Raceway next weekend, and the guys talk about some of the notable schemes that will be featured on the track. The soundbite of the week comes courtesy of Bubba Wallace. The No. 23 finished a season-best third last week at Homestead. Wallace comments on how his team was finally able to finish the job on a complete race weekend. Watch below or listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/8vYFah3RnVg

McDowell talks about his switch to Spire, relationship with former Front Row teammates and his family life.

Eckes talks his run so far with Kaulig and expectations for the rest of the season.

The former Xfinity champion talks his return to the premier series.

This week’s edition of Bringing the Heat continues the conversation with former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Mike Skinner. Listen to part one here. This week, Frontstretch’s Dalton Hopkins dives deeper with Skinner to discuss his journey into the media side of the NASCAR world.  Skinner also talks about his involvement in coaching some of NASCAR’s up-and-coming talent.  Stephen Stumpf then joins Bryan Nolen to talk about the very latest around the sport. With rumors that Bowman Gray Stadium is expected to be the host site in 2026 for the Cook Out Clash, the guys discuss whether or not the site will be the right place for another successful event. .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { min-height: 100px; position: relative; } .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo:hover , .IRPP_kangoo:visited , .IRPP_kangoo:active { border:0!important; } .IRPP_kangoo { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #eaeaea; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); } .IRPP_kangoo:active , .IRPP_kangoo:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #FFFFFF; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { background-position: center; background-size: cover; float: left; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl { width: 30%; } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { float: right; width: 70%; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text { display: table; height: 100px; left: 0; top: 0; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .IRPP_kangoo-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0 10px 0 10px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #34495E; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .125em; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .IRPP_kangoo .postTitle { color: #000000; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaButton { background-color: #FFFFFF; margin-left: 10px; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo:hover .imgUrl { -webkit-transform: scale(1.2); -moz-transform: scale(1.2); -o-transform: scale(1.2); -ms-transform: scale(1.2); transform: scale(1.2); } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { -webkit-transition: -webkit-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: -moz-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -o-transition: -o-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -ms-transition: -ms-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out; } .IRPP_kangoo:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } See alsoBringing the Heat: Mike Skinner Reflects on Hall of Fame Career The Soundbite of the Week comes from Carson Hocevar, who finished second last weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The finish didn’t come without ruffling some feathers of some of his mentors and fellow competitors. Hocevar talks about how he made his way into the runner-up spot, his best career finish. The show wraps up with a look ahead to this weekend’s racing at the Circuit of the Americas. Nolen and Stumpf look at the new track layout and the Cup debut of Connor Zilisch. The younger driver is already a heavy betting favorite. Watch below or listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/OOtdDHKiqEc

The inaugural Truck Series champion joins the Bringing the Heat podcast.

Allgaier talks plans for the series in 2025, JRM's prospective Cup debut and more.

Bringing the Heat talks with Sutton about his bonus partial Truck season and his full-time effort for next year.

Listen for reactions to the NASCAR Xfinity championship at Phoenix Raceway, a preview of the Cup race and more.

The Frontstretch reporting duo of Bryan Nolen and Stephen Stumpf dive into Ty Majeski's triumphant Craftsman Truck Series title performance and more.

This time, the heat is from Championship 4 Media Day as all three top NASCAR series prepare to crown champions in Phoenix.

Perkins talks his first full-time season with RSS Racing, his Kevin Harvick throwback and more.

The crew chief of Big Machine Racing's No. 48 discusses the team's progress with Parker Kligerman and what's to come for 2025.

The veteran broadcaster talks with Frontstretch ahead of his final broadcast.

The new driver of AM Racing's No. 15 talks his career so far.

On this episode of Bringing the Heat with Bryan Nolen, Stephen Stumpf interviews NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Parker Kligerman. They chat about why it was the right time to end in his full-time racing career after this season, his outlook for the playoffs and his thoughts on Nick Sanchez replacing him at Big Machine Racing in 2025. After the Kligerman conversation, Nolen is joined by Tom Bowles to discuss the biggest story of the week in NASCAR: the antitrust lawsuit that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has brought against NASCAR after the two teams failed to sign the new charter agreement. Nolen and Bowles go in-depth on every aspect of the suit and its possible effect on the sport. Plus, they look at if it will have any on-track ramifications for the rest of this season. Josh Berry and NASCAR's handling of his incident at Kansas Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series last weekend are the focus of the Soundbite of the Week. After hearing Berry's post-race comments, Nolen and Bowles analyze what had happened and assess if changes are needed to be made. .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { min-height: 100px; position: relative; } .IRPP_kangoo , .IRPP_kangoo:hover , .IRPP_kangoo:visited , .IRPP_kangoo:active { border:0!important; } .IRPP_kangoo { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #eaeaea; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); } .IRPP_kangoo:active , .IRPP_kangoo:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #FFFFFF; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl , .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { background-position: center; background-size: cover; float: left; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .postImageUrl { width: 30%; } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text-area { float: right; width: 70%; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .centered-text { display: table; height: 100px; left: 0; top: 0; padding:0; margin:0; } .IRPP_kangoo .IRPP_kangoo-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0 10px 0 10px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #34495E; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .125em; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .IRPP_kangoo .postTitle { color: #000000; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo .ctaButton { background-color: #FFFFFF; margin-left: 10px; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .IRPP_kangoo:hover .imgUrl { -webkit-transform: scale(1.2); -moz-transform: scale(1.2); -o-transform: scale(1.2); -ms-transform: scale(1.2); transform: scale(1.2); } .IRPP_kangoo .imgUrl { -webkit-transition: -webkit-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: -moz-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -o-transition: -o-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; -ms-transition: -ms-transform 0.4s ease-in-out; transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out; } .IRPP_kangoo:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } See also23XI, FRM Sue NASCAR Nolen and Bowles wrap up with some final thoughts about Denny Hamlin and his outlook for the rest of the playoffs, with the added outside factors coming from him being the owner of 23XI. Watch the whole show below or listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/AlVP83hMvy8

Clements talks his 2024 season and what it's like racing for your own team.

Hear from Daniel Hemric, plus the Soundbite of the Week from Shane van Gisbergen.

Reddick sits down with Frontstretch to talk about MoneyLion's back-to-school donation efforts, charter negotiations and more.

Allgaier talks his 2024 season, his up-and-coming young teammates and more.

Majeski discusses his championship hopes and how he compares himself to the other favorites.

The gang also talks about Richard Childress Racing's failed appeal, Bowman Gray Stadium hosting the 2025 Clash and more.

Bryan Nolen and Michael Massie discuss Austin Dillon's penalty and more.

Berry also talks his rookie season and what he expects with Wood Brothers Racing next year.

Williams talks being in top-tier equipment, plus his visits to children's hospitals.

Spider discussed how he became a fan of the sport, expectations for the Chicago street course and more.

The Xfinity rookie talks his season so far.

The Xfinity and Truck driver discusses NASCAR's comeback at his home track.

DiBenedetto talks with Frontstretch about how the deal with Viking Motorsports came together.

After an open wheel career, Jones has shifted his sights to Xfinity in 2024.

Listen to Frontstretch's interview with Brenden "Butterbean" Queen.

Bringing the Heat is joined by Christopher DeHarde to preview the Indy 500.

Waters discusses the differences between NASCAR and Supercars. Also, a chat about Jimmie Johnson in the NBC booth and sound bite of the week.

Gilliland talks his favorite Long John Silver's order, FRM becoming a tier-one Ford team and more