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Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors & Casey Boat are back in studio to discuss all the action from Talladega, and they are joined by the winner of this weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, Jesse Love. Jesse shares his excitement for being locked into the Xfinity playoffs and tells the DBC crew how much fun the Xfinity cars are to drive. They talk about how the majority of the Talladega Cup race is run at half throttle to save fuel and whether anything can be easily changed to fix that.   The DBC crew also discusses the Toyota pit strategy that both worked and didn’t, Michael McDowell’s last-lap block, and the planning that went into RFK’s race strategy, which somehow ended up with T.J. and Freddie in a heated argument because, of course. Also, why are the scoring pylons going away? This weekend’s race brought some hilarious Reaction Theatre calls, and the DBC hosts fielded fan questions. Episode Highlights Toyota’s pit strategy at the end of the race Fuel-mileage superspeedway racing What’s up with the scoring pylons disappearing? Michael Jordan celebrates in Victory Lane T.J. and Freddie get HEATED Jesse Love talks about how fun Xfinity cars are to drive Michael McDowell’s late block coming to the checkered flag Freddie boldly makes Dale Jr. his “What An Idiot” this week Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!    21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors & Casey Boat recap a surprisingly entertaining Texas race. The “Hooters Curse” is finally broken with Chase Elliott securing his first win since 2022. How concerned should Ford fans be with the manufacturer being winless a quarter of the way into the season? Late-race drama between William Byron and Ross Chastain gets the Reaction Theatre line buzzing. Did Ryan Sieg choke or did Sam Mayer close it out?   Episode Highlights Chase Elliott ends the “Hooters Curse” Jimmie Johnson = Darrell Waltrip? “He wrecked the Watermelon Man!” Does Texas need a repave after all? Ford’s drought continues Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!  21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on DBC, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, T.J. Majors, and Casey Boat recap all things Martinsville. We kick things off with Hendrick Motorsports' historic 1-2-3 finish, coming on the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Cup win for NASCAR’s winningest team. Brett weighs in on why Xfinity races are outshining Cup races, stating, “It’s not supposed to be that way.” Are we witnessing the rise of a new star in Carson Kvapil after his P4 Xfinity debut? Plus, our take on the very public feud between Denny Hamlin and Marcus Smith. Lastly, we tackle the controversial topic of the NextGen car's performance on short tracks and the urgent call for a major overhaul. What changes are needed to ensure the competitiveness of the sport? Episode Highlights HMS’s historic 1-2-3 finish  Are Xfinity races better than Cup? Carson Kvapil’s impressive Xfinity debut Denny Hamlin v. Marcus Smith The NextGen car needs a major overhaul   Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Casey Boat recap all the action from Richmond. Did Denny Hamlin jump the final restart? Did the phantom caution for Kyle Busch’s wall rub kill everyone’s race strategy? What happened with Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace? Should we race on Easter Sunday? The hosts also highlight NASCAR Cup racing on an oval with wet weather tires for the first time ever and suggest that more tire wear would help at Richmond. Plus, will Bubba Pollard’s impressive Xfinity result open more doors in the future?   Episode Highlights Brett: “Denny jump(ed)man!” Freddie: “Where’s the consistency?” Bubba Pollard’s up-and-down Xfinity debut Should NASCAR put more pressure on the TV networks? Brett: “If you want me to hear of you, run up front” Should SMT data be available to fans? Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor Zilisch joins Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat on Door Bumper Clear to recap his race at COTA. The hosts discuss whether COTA provides good racing, the number of track-limit penalties, and the on- and off-track incidents. Why are track limits so difficult for NASCAR to consistently enforce? What's the solution? Also, with William Byron being our first repeat winner of 2024, does that cement him as a NASCAR Cup Series championship favorite? Another hot topic was Chase Elliott's comments about participating in the next NASCAR Netflix show.  Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!  FanDuel Disclaimer: 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dale Jr. & Tyler Reddick join to break down the wildest Bristol race in years. Was NASCAR right to allow teams an extra set of tires? Did experience play a key part in who finished up front? 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone is back in studio to discuss how to improve the racing at Phoenix, the Toyotas' dominance, the controversy swirling around Roger Penske and IndyCar, and potential championship race locations in 2025. Plus, the guys discuss the phantom caution thrown for Hailie Deegan in the Xfinity race, Austin Dillon's bad luck, and if Chase Elliott will miss the playoffs. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are back from Vegas to recap Kyle Larson's dominant performance. Plus, the newest Truck Series winner, Rajah Caruth, stops by to talk his iRacing background, mentorship with Bubba Wallace, and answer questions from fans. 0:00 - BS SESSION 39:44 - SPOT ON SPOT OFF 1:07:48 - REACTION THEATRE 1:18:26 - ASK DBC 1:27:41 - WHAT AN IDIOT 1:32:17 - DBC PICKS Availability subject to regulatory approval. 21+ and present in NC. Bonuses are issued in non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 30 days after FanDuel accepts its first real money sports  wager in NC. Unique user identity verification required. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Suarez wins a photo finish at Atlanta; was this the best Next Gen race so far? The guys talk the emergence of Front Row Motorsports, SHR's struggles, and a roof blowing off in the Trucks race. Plus, the reaction theatre phone line never stopped ringing - delivering some of the best calls we've heard. FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit Fan.Duel.com/RG To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are finally all back in the Bojangles Studio to recap the 66th running of The Great American Race. Bubba Wallace joins and unveils his Atlanta MoneyLion scheme talks which tracks he hopes to win at in 2024, his mentoring of Rajah Caruth, and the closest he's been to firing Freddie! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, and Casey Boat are back from LA for another season of DBC. Even with a shortened weekend, tempers flared at the Clash between Joey Logano and Ty Gibbs. Plus, our preseason preview will get you ready for the upcoming 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. And don't forget to hit up the Reaction Theatre hotline after each race to give us your thoughts on all the action (704)-802-9572. Check out the new DBC YouTube page to watch all your favorite clips, anytime, anywhere! https://www.youtube.com/@DoorBumperClear To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deck the halls and stock the alcohol because DBC is back for a special Christmas episode! Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick once again joins the holiday show for some fun recapping the 2023 season and looking ahead to 2024. The group talks about all of the NASCAR offseason changes, spotters on the move, and explains what new game Freddie learned on his trip to Belize. In Spot On Spot Off, the group addresses Steve Phelps' comments saying "more horsepower isn't the answer," NASCAR's massive new seven-year, $7.7 billion TV deal, Joey Logano saying NASCAR fans are 'spoiled,' and Tony Stewart's move to run a full NHRA Top Fuel season. Plus the group shares their hilarious answers on the worst gift they have ever received, and finishes off the show by reading their favorite mean tweets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DBC saw a lot of great moments throughout the 2023 season. From moments of pure chaos to kick off a show, passionate debates, entertaining guests, and off-the-damn-wall calls left on reaction theatre, this show will have you covered. Take a trip down memory lane and relive the best of Door Bumper Clear in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The champions are crowned and DBC is back for one final episode to recap the season finale, in a record long recording! Xfinity Series Champion Cole Custer and Spotter Joel Edmonds join the group to break down the weekend, swap stories, and get the show off the damn rails! Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, Brett Griffin and Andrew Kurland sit down with Custer to recap a chaotic Truck Series race, racing with respect in the Xfinity Series, and Ryan Blaney’s championship run on Sunday. The group discusses Blaney’s run in with Ross Chastain, and recaps Steve Phelps’ remarks from the annual State Of The Sport press conference.  As one guest leaves, another jumps in. Joel Edmonds arrives at the studio with an 18-pack of beer and no damns to give. The stories start to flow in a spotter round table tell-all. Edmonds and the group discuss Carson Hocevar and Corey Heim’s run ins on Friday night, Allgaier’s even even keeled racing style, and their several candidates for ‘What an idiot.’ Plus, Blaney fans are rejoicing in the hot tubs after a roller coaster year on Reaction Theatre.  It’s an episode that is damn sure worth the wait. Buckle up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Championship 4 field is set! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat welcome in Jeff Gluck from The Athletic to break down the penultimate weekend of the NASCAR season from Martinsville.  With a full season almost under wraps, the group discusses the biggest surprises of the year, the remaining open seats still up for grabs, Sammy Smith’s strong words against teammate John Hunter Nemechek, and Jeff Gluck’s fashion makeover for the 2024 Daytona 500. In Spot On Spot Off, was Richard Childress in the wrong by saying “nobody is as stupid as Sheldon Creed?” Does Denny Hamlin rebound from another heartbreaking departure from the Playoffs? Will there be a first time champion crowned at Phoenix? Plus, the group previews the 2024 rookie of the year race, Jeff Gluck shares the one driver he has yet to have on the 12 questions podcast, and the table comes to agreement on an almost unanimous “What an idiot” award winner.  DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Homestead did not disappoint, and the DBC crew is here to break it all down. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat have plenty to discuss from Miami as the Championship 4 field begins to take shape. From Christopher Bell's win to Dale Earnhardt Jr's return behind the wheel, the group had a lot of ground to cover. In Spot On Spot Off, should Christian Eckes been penalized for changing lanes on the restart? Did NASCAR wait too long to throw the caution for a tire sitting on pit road in the Xfinity Series race? Was Kyle Larson too aggressive on his pit road entry that left him crashed into the sand barrels? And is Christopher Bell out performing expectations? Plus, the group talks about Chandler Smith's departure from Kaulig Racing, the dynamic of fans rooting for drivers vs race teams, and previews a heavily anticipated Round of 8 cutoff race at Martinsville this weekend. DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazingly, the DBC crew survived Vegas and is back in studio to recap the first race of the Round of 8. Regan Smith jumps into the fire in replacement of Brett Griffin, who is still in Vegas, to chat with Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat. The group recapped an eventful live show at Westgate, Kyle Larson’s superstar status as a global driver and Ryan Blaney’s DQ that has him in a must win going into the final two races of the round.  In Spot On Spot Off, Dale Jr says “you can’t just run well and advance” in the Round of 8, saying a flawless performance is required to advance into the Championship 4, Christopher Bell feels like he missed his best shot to make the Championship 4 and NASCAR penalizes multiple drivers on hanging back on the restart. Plus, the group fields Reaction Theatre from distraught race fans, Vegas attendees and TV viewers who aren’t thrilled about a particular commercial. DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DBC is here to break down all things Roval! Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcome in Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass into the studio to discuss an eventful elimination weekend in Charlotte. The group recaps AJ Allmendinger’s dominating win, the most recent four drivers to be eliminated from the Playoffs, and the various strategies teams ran over the weekend.  In Spot On Spot Off, the group debates the pros and cons of the 2024 schedule, the implementation of the new restart zone at the Roval, Jeb Burton’s crash with Justin Allgaier in a late race restart, Bubba Wallace’s penalty after being caught up in a crash and whether or not the Roval’s return in the ‘24 schedule is a good or bad thing.  Plus, Pockrass shares what he has heard regarding the latest Silly Season moves that have yet to be announced, the group recaps their live appearance from Charlotte over the weekend and previews a likely chaotic week in Vegas.  Come see us in Las Vegas! 🎟️ BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3OZRNM3 DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's show breaks a DBC record for the fastest one to go off the rails. So buckle up. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat are back to recap everything from Talladega. TJ breaks down Brad Keselowski's crash with Carson Hocevar, the group discusses Kevin Harvick's DQ and debates whether or not the 4 car will win a race this year. In Spot On Spot Off, the group talks about Spire Motorsports purchasing KBM, NASCAR's "no locking bumpers" rule in the Truck Series race, Nick Sanchez saying Matt Crafton 'sucker punched' him in a post-race fight, Cup cars struggling with the current speedway package and Harvick's late-race moves that lost him the race to Ryan Blaney. Plus, the group shares 2024 schedule rumors ahead of this week's announcement, stories of fights on the spotters stand, and hears hilarious calls from Ryan Blaney fans rejoicing in the hot tub after the 12's win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are pleased to announce that our spotters DID NOT melt under the sweltering Texas sun over the weekend, and are back in the studio to break down all of the action from the weekend! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat discuss the state of Texas Motor Speedway, both in the quality of racing and the condition of the facility. Should Texas stay in the Playoffs? The group shares their opinions. Plus, Freddie Kraft recaps the final restart that left himself and driver Bubba Wallace a few spots too short of advancing to the Round of 8. In Spot On/Spot Off, the group talks about Kyle Busch's lack of belief in himself, Brennan Poole's scary pit road crash, Bubba Wallace's title as 'the restart king', and more. The group also shares what rumors they have heard in regards to the 2024 schedule, the Playoff cutline heading into Talladega, and why Freddie and Brett won't be of any help preparing Andrew for his upcoming triathlon. Come see us in Las Vegas! 🎟️ BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3OZRNM3 DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from the Bristol elimination race with PLENTY to talk about. Hosts TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, and Casey Boat welcome in motorsports journalist Matt Weaver to discuss the first four drivers out, Dale Jr's return to competition, drivers on the hot seat, and more! In Spot On/Spot Off, the group takes sides on Austin Hill's teammate drama with Sheldon Creed, JRM's carnage-filled night at Bristol, Joey Logano getting caught up in Corey LaJoie's crash, and Denny Hamlin embracing his new villain persona. Plus, the group fields hilarious reaction theatre calls, turns to a thesaurus for new vocabulary words, and previews the next round of racing in the NASCAR playoffs. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about Birch Gold Group: https://freekit.birchgold.com/dbc-gold-ira/ Come see us in Las Vegas! 🎟️ BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3OZRNM3 DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear, we're not in Kansas anymore... we're back in the studio to break it all down! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat recap all of the action from Kansas Speedway. The crew discusses the major moments that rattled the Cup Series Playoffs, Joey Logano's "playoff saving" strategy move, and Tyler Reddick's first career birth into the Round of 12. In Spot On Spot Off, the group debates John Hunter Nemecheck's move to Legacy MC in 2024, Ty Majeski's bleeding tires penalty, Denny Hamlin sleeping on the final restart, and Chase Elliott denying what happened between him and Larson coming off of pit road. In Reaction Theatre, Freddie made plenty of new friends over the weekend and Brett shares what famous sandwich he has never tried. Plus, TJ explains why Dale Jr. wins his 'what an idiot award' and who next week's guest on the show will be! Learn more about Birch Gold Group: https://freekit.birchgold.com/dbc-gold-ira/ Come see us in Las Vegas! 🎟️ BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3OZRNM3 DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Playoffs are here, and DBC is back from Darlington to break down everything from the first race. TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and Casey Boat discuss racing with limited lighting, which teams stand out after the first race and what factors are contributing to their speed? In "Spot On" or "Spot Off," the crew discusses the recent success of RFK Racing and whether they're genuine championship contenders, the on-track feud between Alex Bowman and Daniel Suarez, Toyota's dominance and lack of results and Denny Hamlin contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing. In Reaction Theatre, fans hand out new nicknames for both drivers and a few spotters on the show... The group also talks about what new technologies they'd like to see implemented on the spotters stand, and share their favorite Jimmy Buffett songs in honor of the artist's passing over the weekend. Learn more about Birch Gold Group: https://freekit.birchgold.com/dbc-gold-ira/ Come see us in Las Vegas! 🎟️ BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3OZRNM3 DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NASCAR Playoffs are here, and DBC is back from Daytona to discuss it all! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcome in President of Kaulig Racing's Chris Rice. After having to race his way in, Freddie Kraft recaps his night with Bubba Wallace after making the Playoffs for the first time in their career. The group breaks down both Ryan Blaney & Ryan Preece's violent crashes from Saturday night, how they would change the Playoff format, and what the significance of the owners championship is in NASCAR. In Spot On Spot Off, the group talks about Kurt Busch's retirement from racing, Brad Keselowski pushing teammate Chris Buescher to victory and Chase Elliott's seven-year playoff run coming to an end. They also debate whether or not Brad Keselowski should've received a penalty for running his car under the red flag and predict who will make it into the Championship 4. Plus, Chris Rice teases an announcement that will "shock the world!" Learn more about Birch Gold Group: https://freekit.birchgold.com/dbc-gold-ira/ Come see us in Las Vegas! 🎟️ BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3OZRNM3 DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a weekend in Upstate New York, DBC is back to break down the action from Watkins Glen. With the Cup race being the shortest run time in modern era NASCAR, the group debated the excitement level of back to back Road Course races in the Cup Series. They also discussed Denny Hamlin's unsigned driver contract, and speculated what may be in store for Denny's and 23XI Racing's future. In Spot On Spot Off, the gang discussed Sam Mayer & Ty Gibbs' on track feud, the bubble battle heading into the regular season finale at Daytona, NASCAR and Netflix's new docuseries, and an exciting Dirty Mo Media event that fans won't want to miss. Plus, the group fields more hilarious Reaction Theatre calls, discusses the state of racing at Bowman Grey, and debates which NASCAR driver could win in a hypothetical cage match style fight. DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back from Indianapolis, Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat are here to recap all that went down over the weekend. The group discusses the impact of Michael McDowell's win on the playoffs, the performances of the international road course ringers, and why one particular driver may need to work on his foreign relations. In Spot On Spot Off presented by Money Lion, the group debates whether or not they liked the Cup race running mostly under green, if Ford is the new manufacture to watch going into the playoffs, and how much time should Kyle Larson be dedicating to his 2024 Indianapolis 500/Coke 600 double. The group also gets a wide variety of calls in Reaction Theatre, ranging from fans angry at Joey Logano, others showcasing their musical talents, and of course, a Ryan Blaney fan update. This week's episode is not to be missed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long weekend in the Irish Hills, Freddie Kraft, Casey Boat, Brett Griffin, and TJ Majors are back to discuss all of the hot topics from Michigan. Is RFK the top Ford team after Chris Buescher's back-to-back Cup Series wins? Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors both discuss their race to make the Playoffs with drivers Bubba Wallace and Brad Keselowski currently sitting on the playoff bubble. During this week's Spot On Spot Off presented by Money Lion, hard racing ends the day of multiple drivers, Martin Truex Jr. announces that he’s returning for another season, Ryan Blaney expresses his frustration with Corey LaJoie, and Cup cars return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval to test a potential return to the classic configuration for next year. Plus, fan groups of struggling Cup drivers want to join Blaney fans for beers in the bathtub. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a hot weekend in Richmond, Door Bumper Clear’s TJ Majors, Brett Griffin and producer Andrew Kurland are back in the studio with special guest Carson Hocevar. Fresh off of his truck series win at Richmond, Hocevar jumps straight into the show to break down the weekend. The group dives into Hocevar's rise through the ranks and previews where he could possibly end up next season. During this week's Spot On Spot Off presented by Money Lion, The CW takes over NASCAR Xfinity series broadcast rights starting in 2025, Shane Van Gisbergen confirms he wants to switch from supercars to NASCAR, the Cup race's high tire wear and the low number of cautions opens the door for strategy, and Carson Hocevar's post race interview is not to be missed. In Reaction Theatre, fans speak their minds on Truex's complaining over the radio, Blaney's ongoing struggles and Paul Tracy's SRX suspension. The group also previews the Playoffs and this upcoming weekend at Michigan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back celebrating our 300th episode! After a crazy weekend at the tricky triangle in Pocono, Freddie Kraft, Casey Boat, TJ Majors and Brett Griffin discuss the action from an eventful weekend at the track. During this week’s Spot-on Spot Off presented by Money Lion, the group discusses Justin Haley's move to Rick Ware Racing in 2024 and beyond, Joey Logano frustrations with the track crew, Austin Dillon helmet throw at former teammate, Denny Hamlin's encounters with Alex Bowman and Kyle Larson, and why NASCAR waited to throw the caution after Ryan Preece's spin just before the white flag. The group also breaks down a record number of reaction theatre calls, shares their hilarious candidates for 'what an idiot' and provides a list of 'dream guests' to get on the show. Happy 300, DBC! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a wet weekend, the Door Bumper Clear crew is back after a long weekend in New Hampshire. With TJ Majors out sick, Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, and Casey Boat reminisce about a weekend full of racing up east. They recap the first SRX race of the season, Joe Gibbs Racing's dominating weekend, William Bryon's mistakes on pit road, and Ross Chastain's "break of a lifetime" with Busch Beer's sponsorship in 2024. During this week’s Spot-on Spot Off presented by MoneyLion, Cole Custer was not impressed with Sheldon Creed’s move on the last lap, a mid-race restart caused a multi-car pileup, Martin Truex Jr gained his third win of the season and a teammate almost ruined his chances of winning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the whirlwind of Atlanta, the ENTIRE Door Bumper Clear Crew is back in the studio with former NASCAR pace car driver, Kip Childress. Casey Boat, TJ Majors, Freddie Kraft, and Brett Griffin discuss Kip's new role as Executive Director of the Cars Tour and break down the action from this past weekend in Atlanta. During Spot-on Spot Off, the group dives into Austin Hill's frustrations after the Xfinity race, Justin Haley bailing on teammate Daniel Hemric coming to the white flag, NASCAR’s decision to not throw the caution after Harvick's spin, and William Byron's winning strategy call after going a lap down earlier in the race. Plus, the group talks about Ryan Preece and Harrison Burton's struggles this season, with both combining for only a single top 10 finish. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a historic inaugural street race weekend in Chicago, DBC is back with a special edition recap of all the action. Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat break down the handful of historic firsts that occurred during race weekend. In Spot On, Spot Off, the group debates NASCAR's decision to call the Xfinity Series race two laps short of halfway, scoring discrepancies following a multi-car pileup, shortening the race from 100 to 75 laps, and Shane van Gisbergen's post-race comments regarding the talent level in the Cup Series. Plus, the group welcomes race fan Ross Olson, who gives a detailed report of the fan experience from Grant Park over the weekend. The group also provides suggestions for future road course ringers to try NASCAR and brainstorm other cities capable of hosting a NASCAR street race. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that the hot Nashville weekend is over, "most" of the Door Bumper Clear crew came together to debrief the action and look ahead to the Chicago Street Race. With Brett Griffin missing in Nashville; Casey Boat, Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors called in Josh Berry's Crew Chief Taylor Moyer to jump right into the hot seat. During this week’s Spot-on Spot Off, the crew takes a deep dive into Josh Berry’s hard work to Cup and Tony Stewart’s comments regarding talent over money. They broke down Cole Custer's frustration with AJ Allmendinger’s damage caused aero advantages, called for more safer barriers after Ryan Blaney's hard crash, and discussed NBC's return to the airwaves. Plus, we hear Taylor Moyer’s not to be missed story involving Sam Mayer, fluid spilling and a long day in the garage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from sunny Sonoma California with PLENTY to talk about from the weekend. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors welcome Karsyn Elledge was Casey's super-sub on the show! In Spot On Spot Off, the group unpacks NASCAR's new safety changes following a string of big crashes throughout the first half of the season, discusses Chase Elliott's return after his one-week suspension, and dives into the mostly caution free race at Sonoma that opened the door for in-race strategy to play out. The group also points out Ross Chastain has been uncharacteristically quiet the last couple of weeks, and breaks down a handful of not to be missed reaction theatre calls... with a new call-in number! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long weekend of racing, the Door Bumper Clear's Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat welcomed VP of US Legend Cars Graham Smith to recap all of the action from Gateway Motorsports Park and Portland. This week Spot on Spot Off, the table talked through Phoenix Raceway's renewal 2024 championship race, Corey Lajoie subbing in for the suspended Chase Elliott, Jeb Burton’s post-fight comments to Chandler Smith after the NASCAR Xfinity Race in Portland, and the handful of brake rotor failures on Sunday at Gateway. Plus, Graham Smith shares stories of bus racing, demolition derbys and the time he and Bubba Wallace became the first two people to "unofficially" test the Roval. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It took most of Monday to complete 900 miles of NASCAR action at Charlotte, and Door Bumper Clear is back to break down the action from the greatest weekend in motorsports. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss the three crown jewel races in the Monaco GP, the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys break down running the start of the Xfinity race in the mist, the controversial one-lap shootout to decide the Indy 500, Bubba Wallace and Aric Almirola’s rain delay argument and Denny Hamlin calling Chase Elliott’s aggressive move a ‘tantrum’. Plus, the group discusses why Jimmie Johnson still races in one-off Cup races and receives a handful of reaction theatre calls breaking down the best moments of the weekend from the fans.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All-star weekend from North Wilkesboro is over and Door Bumper Clear (minus Freddie Kraft) returns to break down the action and is joined by NASCAR on FOX Coordinating Director, Artie Kempner, to talk about playing college football at the University of Florida, how he got into TV, directing The Masters, and founding Autism Speaks. In Spot Off, Spot Off, the table discusses why they don’t think Justin Marks needs to rein in Ross Chastain as much as people think, how the Next Gen car handled the old North Wilkesboro surface, their thoughts on potentially repaving the track, and whether or not Kyle Larson’s “ass-whooping” can be considered a good race. Plus, Artie answers some questions from some FOX Sports personalities in Ask DBC To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although the kickoff to the first day of Indy 500 action got rained out, Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back on Speed Street to discuss last weekend's GMR Grand Prix including Conor's potentially Denny Hamlin-like move, what drivers were saying about fighting the hot weather, and question why TV ratings fell flat despite the race's solid attendance numbers. Then, the guys talk with IMS President & Conor's step-dad Doug Boles about how IndyCar battles the track drying process, his favorite Indy 500 moments, future development plans for the track, whose idea it was to have Beth Boles ambush Conor's media day interview, and what IMS/IndyCar is doing to battle F1's trademark violation. Plus, the guys answer some Indy 500-related questions from the Door Bumper Clear gang. FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway is over and the Door Bumper Clear gang is back in the studio to break down the action. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by ARCA Series driver Jesse Love to discuss his driving for Chad Boat’s dirt midget team, how he got his start in racing, and what path he sees himself taking to get to the Cup Series. In Spot On, Spot Off, the gius discuss Kevin Harvick's potentially hypocritical comments about drivers settling feuds on-track versus in the pits, John Hunter Nemechek and Kyle Larson’s crazy finish in the Xfinity Series race, NASCAR’s critical scoring errors when determining restart lineups throughout the weekend, Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson wrecking for the lead, and what Rick Hendrick had to say about Chastain’s aggressive driving. Plus, hear fans’ reaction to the Larson/Chastain incident, Freddie’s potential doppelganger and a new DBC song. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kansas Speedway’s fairly uneventful weekend (according to Ross Chastain) is over and Door Bumper Clear is back to break down the action. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss F1’s boring race in Miami, question why the Ford teams are struggling recently, and which new NASCAR sponsor Brett wants to see being activated at all tracks. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about Legacy MC’s big manufacturer change for 2024, NASCAR displaying Austin Dillon’s confiscated part, why Sunday’s race was heavily impacted by pit strategy and tire management, and how Noah poorly managed his fight with Ross Chastain post-race. Plus, hear the return of two fan-favorite DBC musicians in Reaction Theatre. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a rain-delayed Dover race, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Casey Boat are back on Door Bumper Clear to break down the action from an eventful weekend at the Monster Mile. Ross Chastain’s ‘Don’t give a f— tour’ is the talk of the town in the NASCAR garage, and takes center stage in today’s discussion.  Plus, the group discusses Martin Truex Jr.’s return to victory lane and debates whether or not he will return for another season in 2024.  In Spot On, Spot Off, the table breaks down what Christopher Bell describes as “gutless” engines used in the Cup Series rules package and reinforces that drivers must follow up their words with action. Finally, they talk about Denny Hamlin’s bracket challenge idea coming to life, why Brett burnt his hamburger buns, and which spotter has ducks roaming around their house. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talladega weekend has ended and Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft have returned to Door Bumper Clear to break down the action. The guys discuss the difficulty passing during the race and why the pack was stuck racing in double file. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses Corey Lajoie’s comments trying to wreck Kyle Busch at Martinsville, Ross Chastain making contact with Noah Gragson, Austin Dillon speaking on behalf of the drivers, and Freddie breaks down Bubba Wallace wrecking while racing Ryan Blaney for the lead. Plus, the spotters explain how teams make code words for radio communication in #AskDBC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Mulinaro is back from his week-long horse racing adventure to join co-host Conor Daly on Speed Street. The guys talk about Conor’s race at Long Beach, why Will Power had choice words to the drivers about passing in the last corner, the difficulty of running a fuel mileage race, how Speed Street got Conor a free meal, and why Callum Ilott is receiving a large amount of internet hate after this weekend.  Then, they talk with NBC commentator and former IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe about how IndyCar can keep its attendance and TV rating momentum heading into Barber, why Pato O’ward and Scott Dixon’s crash sets the precedent for officiating going forward, Andretti Autosport’s heightened performance this year, whether or not he’ll get back in the seat, and prepping for IndyCar’s open test at Indy. Plus, hear how this week’s Ricky Treadway Random Indy 500 Driver was involved in a shark attack.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back from a rainy weekend at Martinsville Speedway, Door Bumper Clear’s Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss NASCAR using rain tires on an oval track for the first time during the Truck Series race, why the Cup Series race product was not an improvement from last year and who the series’ biggest superstars are. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss why Rodney Childers’ comments about the lack of off weekends are warranted, question if IndyCar should have switched its start time to not conflict with Sunday’s race, how the rain tires could have been better utilized in the Truck Series race, and Sam Mayer flipping off Ryan Truex during the Xfinity Series race. Plus, the guys call for more consistent intentional wrecking penalties in What an Idiot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear has hopped its way back from the Easter weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway to break down the action. T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by Denny Hamlin’s spotter Chris Lambert to discuss working with Denny and young rising driver Rajah Caruth, Joey Logano’s unfortunate luck being involved in several cautions, the likelihood of another Bristol Dirt race, and why the choose drone was not effective. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses why team owners didn’t actually boycott their meeting with NASCAR, their thoughts on Kaulig and Denny Hamlin’s appeal decisions, whose side their taking in the Kyle Larson and Ryan Preece dustup, what Kyle Larson thinks about the Cup Series racing on dirt, and explain what lead to NASCAR’s inconsistent caution throwing at the end of the race. Plus, hear the return of one of DBC’s favorite Reaction Theatre musicians. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle up y’all, because this show is off the rails. Fresh off of a winning weekend and night out, Door Bumper Clear is back from Richmond as Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft and Casey Boat welcome winning driver Chandler Smith into the studio. The group breaks down Freddie & Chandler’s Xfinity Series victory, discusses the role Kyle Busch has made on young drivers and has a very exciting announcement to share!  In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about Hendrick Motorsports’ winning penalty appeal, Daniel Suarez’s penalty after his post race moves at COTA and whether or not Ross Chastain is wrongfully blamed for on-track incidents. The group also hears what Freddie calls “one of the top five calls all-time” in Reaction Theatre, and gets a surprise phone call from a Cup Series driver who has made plenty of headlines as of late. It’s a show nobody will want to miss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from an eventful weekend at COTA. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft break down the numerous attempts at overtime needed in the race and discuss Daniel Suarez’s aggressive actions on the cool-down lap. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about how the caution-free stage breaks threw a wrench in the strategy, how NASCAR enforced track limit rules over the weekend, why Bubba Wallace is too hard on himself and whether or not Ryan Preece should back-up his strongly worded post race comments. In #AskDBC Freddie tells us about his too close for comfort encounter with a rattlesnake and the guys give their thoughts on Kurt Busch’s new role at 23XI Racing.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is joined by special guest NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams to discuss his infamous move parking on the front stretch during Saturday’s race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft ask Josh about his experience going to the NASCAR hauler, his attempt at getting a TV interview, and how no practice affected the quality of racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys break down why Josh’s disqualification was unjustified, Justin Allgaier’s comments on how Atlanta’s new configuration races, how Brad Keselowski lost the race on the last lap of the Cup Series race, and Chad Knaus’ interview regarding Hendrick Motorsports’ colossal penalty. Plus, hear fans react to Josh’s infamous parking job, Daniel Hemric wrecking Parker Kligerman, and Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin’s hilarious porta john interaction in Reaction Theatre. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Door Bumper Clear studio is back to full capacity as Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft have returned from the Phoenix race weekend. The guys discuss William Byron’s early season success, debate if the caution for Aric Almirola cutting a tire was thrown too early, and explain why Hendrick Motorsports had parts confiscated after practice. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table explains why Ryan Blaney could be lying about his thoughts about the new short track package, how Kevin Harvick’s pit stop strategy lost him the race, JR Motorsports and Kaulig Racing’s aggressive teammate battles, and what variables NASCAR needs to consider bringing the choose cone to road courses races this year. Plus, hear their thoughts on Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain’s contact late in Sunday’s race. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the famous saying goes “What happens in Vegas, gets discussed on the show - or at least that's the saying we’re going with. After returning from Vegas, a lonesome Freddie Kraft invites The Athletic’s Motorsports writer Jordan Bianchi to recap everything that went down in Sin City.  The two discuss Chase Elliott’s sudden snowboarding injury that sidelined the driver of the 9, who are the top candidates to fill Kevin Harvick’s seat at Stewart Haas Racing, the controversial caution and non-cautions that impacted the end of the race, the Dirty Mo Ultimate experience suite and much more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sleep deprived Brett Griffin and T.J Majors have returned to Door Bumper Clear to recap this past weekend’s rain-delayed Auto Club Speedway race. They discuss the crazy California weather during the weekend, Kyle and Kurt Busch’s record breaking stat, predict how many wins Kyle will get this year, and reveal how his attitude changed winning his first race for Richard Childress Racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, hear what the guys have to say about NASCAR selling the majority of Auto Club Speedway’s property, who is to blame for the Stage 2 restart pileup, an unlikely driver defending Kyle Busch’s driving skills, and T.J. explaining why his Xfinity Series driver spun out another driver. Plus, Brett explains in #AskDBC why SMT data is hurting young drivers coming into the sport. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are back on Door Bumper Clear to recap the action from the Daytona 500. The guys discuss why the superspeedway package for the NASCAR Cup Series makes it difficult to pass, whether or not Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon should have started on the front row on the last restart during Sunday’s race, and what aspect of the TV broadcast fans were complaining about the most. In Spot On, Spot Off, (27:07) the table discusses why there should be changes to the Daytona 500 practice schedule, how JR Motorsports should have won the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, which driver mistakenly blamed Brad Keselowski for a late-race wreck, and why Kyle Busch needs to move on from the Joe Gibbs Racing split. In Reaction Theatre, (58:12) hear what fans have to say about Cup Series cars being slower than Xfinity Series cars, a driver’s new hair, and a recap of Sunday’s race in song form. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Door Bumper Clear 2023 season is underway as the gang is back from the Clash at the LA Coliseum. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft talk discussing getting home at 7 am, Austin Dillon wrecking Bubba Wallace and the future of the clash. First up in Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses NASCAR’s recent rule changes regarding stage breaks at road courses, the choose rule at Superspeedways, Ross Chastain’s Martinsville wall ride, and mufflers. Hear what rules they like and dislike and find out what other rules NASCAR should consider adding. Then, the guys comment on NASCAR’s first podium celebration after the race. They debate if NASCAR should implement podiums for the whole season and discuss why driver introductions were messy. Kyle Busch comments on the race’s 16 cautions and aggressive nature. The spotters explain how drivers should take safety into effect when making aggressive moves and talk about if NASCAR should have started penalizing drivers. Next, the guys discuss Auto Club Speedway not hosting NASCAR races in 2024. Brett explains the importance of having a track in the Los Angeles market and tells the table what track NASCAR should consider going to in the area. Finally, the spotters explain why teams are asking for more than double their league revenue from NASCAR in the next charter agreement. Hear how teams could benefit from the revenue increase and why NASCAR should consider taking charters away from certain teams. In Reaction Theatre, hear about reaction to Fox’s TV coverage of the race and Austin Dillon’s move on Bubba Wallace. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Door Bumper Clear Christmas special is here and Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick to spread the offseason holiday cheer. Hear what the gang has been up to in the off-season and which members of the show are taking on different roles for 2023. Reddick shares what his transition from Richard Childress Racing to 23XI Racing for next season has been like, and what factors motivated the move. Later, the guys share exciting news about the first Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Experience at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March. First in Spot On, Spot Off, Ryan Preece will replace Cole Custer in the No. 41 Cup car next season with Custer going down to run the Xfinity Series full-time. The guys discuss why this move benefits both sides and predicts how each driver will do in their new rides. Denny Hamlin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are calling for the championship to be decided in more races than a one-race winner-take-all finale. The table debates what changes should be made to the current playoff format and why the championship race venue needs to change. The Race Team Alliance is considering holding RTA exhibition races as NASCAR’s best teams explore their own events in the off-season. Is this move a bluff to get more TV money for the next deal and is it even possible to pull it off? Hear what the spotters have to say. Kyle Busch compared his move to RCR to Tom Brady & Peyton Manning changing teams. The guys explain what areas RCR needs to improve to be competitive and who the real Tom Brady to NASCAR comparison is. Reaction Theatre features the best songs from the 2022 season. Relive throwbacks including tunes about Freddie’s weekend in St. Louis, Dear Denny, and more. Next, the table plays DBC White Christmas and opens surprise gifts with ties into moments from the show in 2022. Hear why this quickly goes off the rails and helps end the DBC year on a hilarious note. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NASCAR season has ended, and Door Bumper Clear breaks down championship race weekend on its Season 7 finale episode. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by former NASCAR Cup Series driver and FOX Sports analyst Jamie McMurray to discuss what his life is like now, and reflect on making his first Cup start filling in for Stirling Marlin, what it was like racing for Chip Ganassi Racing vs Roush Racing, and his reaction to Trackhouse Racing buying out Ganassi. Beginning in Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses Phoenix Raceway’s quality of racing and if it deserves to host the championship race. They explain why other tracks could offer a better on-track product and offer an idea to change when each series has its final race. Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott mafr contact on a restart that spunElliott into the inside wall with 100 laps to go. The guys debate if Chastain's move was too aggressive and why Elliott didn’t give more insight in his post-race interview. Plus, they talk about NASCAR needing to police drivers cutting the dogleg too early on restarts. Then, they break down Joey Logano, Ty Gibbs and Zane Smith’s races to win their championships. Also, hear what they have to say about the skill difficulty between Cup and Xfinity Series cars and why Ford needs to help Zane Smith. Jimmie Johnson announced he bought partial ownership into Petty GMS Racing and will run select Cup Series races next year. The guys explain why they’re surprised to hear he wants to run the Daytona 500 and how this will impact his legacy. Finally, they react to Justin Marks’s tweet about wanting to test the Next Gen car with 850+ horsepower. The table reminisces on the era of high horsepower and how that could impact today’s racing.  Reaction Theatre features Ty Gibbs winning the Xfinity Series championship, displeasure about the Next Gen short track package, a thank you to DBC, and two new songs. Finally, find out who surprisingly won the DBC picks championship. And hear what McMurray and the spotters thought of the surprising 2022 season and what they expect to happen this off-season Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from a wild weekend at Martinsville Speedway to recap the Round of 8 cutoff race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Freddie Kraft are joined by motorsports writer for The Athletic and recurring guest, Jeff Gluck. The table starts by discussing T.J. and Brad Keselowski being disqualified, Gluck’s trip to the COTA F1 race, and Big Al’s shenanigans. Spot On, Spot Off starts with Chase Briscoe’s decision to stay out during the final caution and inherit the lead in Sunday’s Cup race. The guys talk about why other drivers below the cutoff line did not attempt the same move and how he almost pulled it off. Ross Chastain’s Hail Mary move ridding the wall gained him enough positions to make the Championship 4. They explain how shocked they were to see him make the move, debate whether he prepared for it, and discuss if NASCAR should rewrite the rules to prevent it. Denny Hamlin was eliminated from title contention by Chastain after a season of run-ins. Will Denny interfere with Ross’s championship hopes and get his revenge? Hear what the table has to say. Ty Gibbs punted teammate Brandon Jones into Turn 1 to win the Xfinity Series race on Saturday. The guys break down why he went too far and if Brandon Jones will retaliate in the championship race. Plus, hear their reaction to the “Thank You Grandpa” chants and Gibbs comparing himself to Jesus. Austin Hill punched Myatt Snider after the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville. Hear about what went down and why nobody will be messing with Austin Hill anytime soon. NASCAR released crash test footage of the proposed rear changes to the Next Gen car. Gluck explains why the changes won’t make the car safer than the Gen 6 car and they discuss Tyler Reddick retiring from the race early due to a potential concussion. Plus, hear from OrthoCarolina physical therapist Ken Breath about working with concussions in motorsports and how NASCAR is testing for them. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Ty Gibbs racing against three JR Motorsports cars and comparing himself to Jesus, Ross Chastain’s last-lap move, and two new songs. Finally, everyone gives their championship picks for all three series and discusses a potential tiebreaker for DBC picks.   Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from Homestead-Miami Speedway to break down the second race of the Round of 8 for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by FOX Sports host Kaitlyn Vincie to talk about how she got started in NASCAR, the possibility of doing play-by-play in the future, and her husband’s career as a crew chief. Then, they talk about Kyle Larson dominating the race on the high line, Freddie’s hotel trouble, and research Florida man stories. First up in Spot On, Spot Off, Bubba Wallace became the first Cup driver suspended for an on-track incident since Matt Kenseth in 2015. The crew discusses if they agree with the suspension and why NASCAR needs to keep the penalty the same going forward. Plus, Freddie breaks down John Hunter Nemechek’s weekend in the No. 45 car. Marty Snider said that NBC Sports was declined by Bubba Wallace for a pre-race zoom interview. The table talks about when they think it will be the appropriate time for Wallace to make public comments and what his reception in the garage will be like at Martinsville. Plus, Freddie labels the interview request as clickbait. Kyle Larson spun leader Martin Truex Jr. on pit road during the final pit stop on Sunday. They explain what factors lead to Truex spinning and applaud the pit crew for completing the pit stop. William Byron holds the final Cup Series Championship 4 spot by 5 points over Denny Hamlin heading into the Martinsville cutoff race. The gang breaks down what each driver has to do to make it to Phoenix and predicts what the racing at Martinsville will look like. Then, Kyle Busch called out Joe Gibbs Racing for not resigning him in the docuseries. They talk about how big Busch’s offer from JGR was and why he shouldn’t have turned it down. Finally, Denny Hamlin says he would rather have 60 wins in his career than a championship. The crew talks about why the championship has lost its prestige and why they would rather win certain races over getting lucking in the finale to win a title. Plus, does TJ think Hamlin is a Hall of Famer yet? In Reaction Theatre, hear fans call in about wanting the championship race back at Homestead, Larson spinning Truex, Jason’s experience at the Panthers game, and a rap about Sunday’s race. Later, the group weighs in on NASCAR and tracks using on-track incidents that resulted in penalties to promote upcoming races. Then, hear what is Kaitlyn’s favorite interview she has done so far in her career. Finally, find out what to expect at Martinsville this weekend and who everyone is picking as the DBC Picks championship comes down to the wire. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from Las Vegas Motor Speedway to recap the first race of the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss their casino experiences, running into Kyle Larson, and the biggest jackpot Brett has ever won. First in Spot On, Spot Off, the crew breaks down Bubba Wallace wrecking and fighting Kyle Larson after Larson ran Wallace up the track and into the wall off Turn 4. The guys explain why the start was just a racing incident and discuss why Wallace’s actions were unacceptable. Plus, Wallace’s spotter Freddie shares his point of view from the accident. Next, Ross Chastain and Chase Briscoe weren’t able to hold on to the win and clinch their spot in the Championship 4 as Joey Logano passed them late. The spotters applaud Briscoe for his recovery after a rough first half of the race and react to Chastain losing the win late and what his moves say about his mindset in the playoffs. Kurt Busch announced his retirement and that Tyler Reddick will replace him in the No. 45 car next year. They discuss how Busch’s concussion was bigger than anybody expected and how big of an asset he has been for 23XI Racing this year. NASCAR penalized Cole Custer for race manipulation at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The table explains why they should have taken action for Chase Elliott at Bristol last year if using the same logic and predict there will be more manipulation at this upcoming Martinsville playoff cutoff race. Finally, Dodge has reportedly pulled out of talks to rejoin NASCAR. The guys reveal what team they were potentially looking to join and why NASCAR lowering the horsepower is not attracting more manufacturers. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Hailie Deegan’s Xfinity Series debut, Bubba Wallace wrecking Kyle Larson, and a rap about Sunday’s race. Later, hear which spotters may be on the move this off-season, major controversy in DBC picks, and expectations for Homestead-Miami Speedway in the new car. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Door Bump Clear crew is back from Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL weekend after two playoff cutoff races. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft talk about the difficulty drivers had passing on Sunday, the drivers safety meeting with NASCAR, the DBC trackside live show on Saturday, and fellow podcast host Conor Daly’s Cup debut. First in Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss NASCAR throwing a caution for a sign on the track late in the race. Brett expresses his displeasure for NASCAR allowing signage like that on the track and explains why game seven moments shouldn’t be decided like this. Chase Elliott and AJ Allmendinger lote the lead on the second-to-last restart costing them both the win. The guys applaud both drivers’ aggressive moves but question if Allmendinger should have raced Elliott cleaner because he’s a playoff driver. Next, Cole Custer threw a block down the backstretch allowing teammate Chase Briscoe to gain positions on the final lap. They explain why Briscoe was going to make an aggressive move either way and react to NASCAR investigating if Custer’s block was intentionally helping him. William Byron’s penalty for spinning Denny Hamlin out under caution during the Texas race was reversed. The spotters explain how the appeal process works and why the hearing should have taken place sooner. Plus, hear how it ultimately impacted the Round of 12 playoff elimiations. NASCAR president, Steve Phelps, said penalizing Kevin Harvick was not punitive after his outspoken comments about the Next Gen car. The guys explain why NASCAR needs to be more transparent about their random inspection picking process. Plus, they share insight about what changes could be made for next year to the back of the car and how industry members need to be more appreciated by the sanctioning body. Finally, NASCAR responds to teams asking for a fairer profit split by proposing a small increase in revenue but also dramatic cost-cutting measures. Brett explains how large the TV contract affects the sport’s revenue and discusses the decrease in drivers’ base salaries over the past 10 years. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about the Xfinity Series driver aggression, Kyle Larson getting eliminated from the playoffs and the caution caused by the sign. The guys make their Championship 4 predictions later in the show. Plus, a special Cup Series driver guest calls in and tells us which fan base is his favorite and who he thinks makes it to Phoenix. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back from an unusual weekend in Talladega Superspeedway, Door Bumper Clear breaks down the second NASCAR Cup Series playoffs Round of 12 race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss Alex Bowman’s concussion, react to Talladega’s tamer than usual races and call Dale Earnhardt Jr. to ask him why he called them out. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses how the Next Gen car has negatively impacted superspeedway racing. Hear how they think drafting techniques have changed and what makes a driver good at that racing style. Next, Cup Series competitors held a drivers-only meeting at Talladega to discuss the state of this current car. The guys talk about how that could have impacted the aggression level of Sunday’s race and why NASCAR needs to act quicker about making safety changes to the car. Plus, they talk about a future crash test for the new car. Chase Elliott is the first still eligible playoff driver to win a race five races into the playoffs. They explain why it took this long for it to happen and what it says about this year's competition. The guys react to Jordan Anderson’s wreck during the Truck Series race when he unbuckled his belts and climbed out of his truck as it hit the wall on fire. The spotters say it was one of the scariest incidents they have ever seen and how to potentially prevent it in the future. William Byron was penalized 25 points and $50k for spinning Denny Hamlin under caution at Texas. They debate if the penalty was severe enough and what other penalty NASCAR should have handed out. Plus, they share their thoughts on Ty Gibbs' penalty for swerving at Ty Dillon on pit road. Hear whether they think it gets Gibbs' attention and what penalty could have been more appropriate. Finally, the guys discuss if the bottom four playoff drivers will stay below the cutoff line after the Roval. Find out who they think among Austin Cindric, William Byron, Christopher Bell and Alex Bowman has the best shot at advancing to the Round of 8. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about the Truck Series finish, a crew member grabbing a loose tire during green flag pitstops, and why it was the worst Talladega Cup Series race in 30 years. Later, hear which driver they think should have been parked and what happened when Freddie battled a bird. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear survived the Texas Motor Speedway heat to recap the wild first race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors Freddie Kraft discuss how they dealt with the sweltering weather and producer Jason Schultz surviving a weekend in Columbia, SC. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, Goodyear listed aggressive team air pressures, changing conditions and resin as reasons for Texas tire issues after saying there are no excuses. The guys discuss who should take more blame for the issues and Brett shares what changes crew chiefs want to fix this problem. Next, NASCAR didn't penalize William Byron for spinning Denny Hamlin under caution and claims they did not see the collision. The spotters discuss how it would have been hard for NASCAR to miss the incident and if Byron could still be penalized for the move. Martin Truex Jr. commented on the tire failures after blowing one while leading the Cup Series race. The table explains why NASCAR needs to loosen the limitations on the Next Gen car and take responsibility for the part failures. Noah Gragson says he doesn’t want to run any of the Cup Series races for the rest of the year. They applaud Gragson for his transparency but mention who is negatively affected by his comments. Plus, the guys call for proactive safety changes. Kyle Larson says he wants Texas Motor Speedway demolished when asked how to fix the track. Freddie argues why they should not have reconfigured it and infers what the track’s future may look it. Finally, Joey Logano claims superspeedway racing is not racing because drivers should not be rewarded for riding around in the back. The spotters explain why Logano is being hypocritical and what makes the racing exciting. Plus, hear how drivers around the cutoff line should approach this upcoming weekend. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about the tire failures, Tyler Reddick’s burnout, and William Byron spinning out Denny Hamlin. Later, hear what the guys suggest when it comes to pit wall safety, if and when Hamlin would retaliate, and a reckless move by Ty Gibbs. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from Bristol Motor Speedway after the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 16 cutoff race. Cup Series driver Justin Haley joins his spotter Brett Griffin, along with T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft to talk about his 12th-place finish and working with Brett. To start Spot On, Spot Off, NASCAR didn’t throw a caution for Brad Keselowski but threw one quickly for Christopher Bell late on Saturday night. T.J. breaks down what happened to the No. 6 car and why neither incident warranted a caution. Next, the guys discuss Denny Hamlin’s tweet about needing an improved Next Gen car. Haley talks about how the rules limit teams being able to make improvements and how Kaulig Racing compares to bigger organizations personnel-wise. Hear whether the spotters agree with Hamlin and why the short track product is struggling. Brandon Jones didn’t move Noah Gragson for the Xfinity Series win at Bristol, the week after announcing he’s taking over the No. 9 next season. Jones said that didn’t cross his mind once during the race and the crew reacts to the finish. They explain the points opportunity Jones missed and why he should have won the race. Richard Childress Racing announced Kyle Busch to the No. 8 car next season and how they plan to run Tyler Reddick in a third charter next season. The guys theorize why RCR isn’t planning to have Reddick drive for them next year and what his 2023 may look like. Finally, NASCAR released the 2023 Cup schedule eight weeks before the end of the season despite only making two track changes. Brett explains how this puts the teams' sponsorship discussions at a disadvantage and what other changes they would have liked to see. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about South Carolina losing to Georgia, celebrating Chris Buescher’s win and a song about Noah Gragson throwing up. Later in the show, the gang makes playoff predictions for the Round of 12 in the Cup Series and why one driver stands out as the Xfinity Series title favorite. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s winner’s week on Door Bumper Clear as Freddie Kraft celebrates Bubba Wallace’s victory at Kansas Speedway with Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Xfinity Series race winner Noah Gragson joins the show. They discuss Noah’s fifth win of the year, a prank war with former crew chief Dave Elenz, working with crew chief Luke Lambert, moving to the Cup Series next year, his not always so serious approach off the track and how he started racing. Freddie talks us through how Wallace came alive late in the race to take a commanding victory and shares what happened at the after party. Plus, hear how TJ nearly messed everything up. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, the Xfinity Series race restarted with two laps to go in Stage 2 despite reports of rain. The guys debate if the track conditions were safe to make it to halfway and talk about a certain spotter and driver that didn’t want it to see go green. Next, the guys discuss the 15 points separating 10th through 15th place in the playoff standings heading into the Bristol Motor Speedway cutoff race. Find out if they think another non-playoff driver can win and how aggressively drivers below the cutoff line need to race. Gragson shares his input on how he expects Bristol to race with the new car and how aggressive playoff drivers might be. Kyle Busch reportedly signed with Richard Childress Racing for next season. The crew applauds RCR’s signing, questions the future of Kyle Busch Motorsports, and theorizes where Tyler Reddick will race next year. Then, the gang talks about North Wilkesboro Speedway hosting the All-Star race in 2023. They predict how quickly the race will sell out and discuss FOX wanting the race’s location to rotate. Plus, Brett shares his insight on when the 2023 schedule will be released and what tracks could be losing races. Kevin Harvick sounded off on drivers safety concerns with the Next Gen car at Kansas. Gragson explains why he applauds Harvick being outspoken, details crashes he's had in the car this season, and talks about how his concerns about wrecking are impacting his performance. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in to congratulate Bubba and Freddie, ask Noah about his run in with Jeb Burton, and one fan plays a song for Bubba’s haters.  Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are underway after race weekend at Darlington Raceway and TJ Majors, Freddie Kraft and championship contender Tyler Reddick react to it all. Reddick discusses his third-place effort in the Southern 500 and how the last restart unfolded when he had a shot at victory. Rain again played a factor in both races and the guys share the differences in how each caution for precipitation was handled. Freddie's Truck Series driver Derek Kraus turned 21 last week and Freddie recaps their night on the town. Find out why Kraus is a leading candidate for 'what an idiot.' TJ reunited with Dale Jr. to spot his late model race at North Wilkesboro last week. Hear how the race went and the crew's impressions of the facility. Plus, hear what crazy rumors might be flying around about the track's future. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the gang reacts to the Xfinity Series finish at Darlington between Kyle Larson and Sheldon Creed. They share their thoughts on the battle, why each was racing so hard, and what they could have done differently to prevent Noah Gragson's last lap pass to victory. Kevin Harvick's car caught on fire late in Sunday's race and he shared fiery comments about the Next Gen car after the incident. Hear what he said about the safety and parts on the car, and whether the guys agree. Plus, they offer thoughts on fixing the fire problem in the new cars. Denny Hamlin nearly caught Erik Jones to battle for the victory at Darlington but didn't try any video game-type moves to win the race. Find out what the crew thought about that decision and hear what Reddick says is the only way to move someone in the Next Gen car. Harvick and Kyle Busch were very outspoken about the Next Gen car's safety after drivers suffered hard hits at Daytona. The gang reacts to the driver comments and NASCAR saying drivers are wrecking at different angles and going faster than ever before, causing the stiffer impacts. Busch admitted last week that his persona may have made it harder to attract a new sponsor. The guys discuss the sports sponsorship climate and ponder what this means for Busch's next move, and how soon until the world may know where he's headed next. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from the dramatic Daytona International Speedway Cup Series playoff cutoff race weekend. Brett Griffin and Freddie Kraft begin the show talking about T.J. Majors missing the start, Brett cursing on the broadcast, drivers taking hard hits, and more. First topic in Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss Kurt Busch forfeiting his playoff waiver ahead of the race at Daytona. They talk about how that affected the last playoff spot race between Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. and how it put Toyota at a disadvantage.  Next, NASCAR says they couldn’t have done anything differently before the field wrecked because of rain in Turns 1 and 2. They explain why NASCAR should have thrown the caution before the cars entered Turn 1 and how close the rain was to the track. Kevin Harvick argued he was ahead of Austin Dillon when the caution was thrown and should have been listed as the leader during the red flag. The crew debates if NASCAR should have considered him involved in the wreck causing him to forfeit his running spot. They then explain why NASCAR waited out a lengthy rain delay for the final 20 laps and why it mattered for the integrity of the playoffs. Was Austin Dillon’s winning move on Austin Cindric fair or foul? The guys debate and react to Tyler Reddick’s being the ultimate teammate at the finish. Ryan Blaney is in the playoffs while Martin Truex Jr. is out. What went right for Blaney but wrong for Truex, and what does it say about the 2022 season? The guys share their thoughts on a regular season filled with winners. In Reaction Theatre, fans voice their opinions about Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch’s future, and Brett swearing on TV. Playoff predictions are revealed in the Offerpad Ask DBC Question of the Week, hear who the guys think wins the championship and who will be eliminated after Round 1. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Door Bumper Clear crew returns from a rainy weekend at Watkins Glen International. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft begin the show by discussing the teams’ variety of tire strategies with the track transitioning from wet to dry conditions, Brett pronouncing the foreign drivers’ names and which international drivers they would like to see drive the No. 91 car. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the spotters break down Kyle Larson’s winning move on Chase Elliott into Turn 1 on the final restart. They debate the decisions made on the final restart, what Elliott did wrong, and how Larson should feel about winning in that manner. Next, the guys talk about NASCAR’s decision to not start the race in the rain because of puddling track conditions. Brett explains why the cars should not have started pace laps during the rain and why NASCAR needed to more clearly communicate their plan for dealing with the track conditions. Plus, the guys answer whether NASCAR should even race in the rain. Learn why more rain racing could be ahead with an upcoming short track test. Ross Chastain triggered a wreck with Austin Dillon in the bus stop that sent his teammate Kimi Raikkonen into the wall, ending his day. The gang praises the F1 champion for how well he was running at the time and once again question how Chastain will advance past the first round of the playoffs if his aggressive driving continues.  A battle for the win on a late restart in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen led to both leaders Ty Gibbs and William Byron spinning in the bus stop. Hear who the guys say was at fault, the mistakes made, and which driver wasn’t willing to accept defeat. The final spot in the NASCAR playoffs comes down to this Saturday night at Daytona. With all three spotters needing a win to earn a post-season berth, hear what their strategies are to have a shot at the victory. They discuss what kind of racing they expect, who needs to perform well and what’s at stake for the entire field. Then, they discuss whether or not they expect the injured Kurt Busch to compete in the playoffs. Hear the situation if he were to not take a playoff waiver, how that changes the playoff field and who would benefit. Learn why the situation may be dependent on the outcome of the regular season finale. In Reaction Theatre, find out what really happened to Ty Gibbs on Saturday, why Ross Chastain isn’t allowed to visit Finland, and what fans thought of Kyle Larson’s winning move. The Offerpad Question of the Week makes the guys ponder Kyle Busch’s future, predict which rides he will not be in and what his current options are. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from a weekend at Richmond Raceway. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft start out by talking about Freddie’s 40th birthday celebration the previous night. Then, they discuss why the two-round qualifying format needs to be changed. Plus, the crew tries to decipher Freddie’s show notes he wrote at 5:00 am. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss Kyle Busch running Ty Gibbs up the track then Gibbs repaying the favor while battling for 15th in Stage 2. They question if Busch should be racing Gibbs that aggressively and what it says that Gibbs didn’t back down from the challenge. Kyle Busch got tagged by Ross Chastain in Turns 3 and 4 and said in a post-race interview that he was Chastain’s victim this week. The gang explains why Chastain has consistently been one of the fastest cars every week and debates whether or not other drivers will make his championship run easy. Next, they discuss how the Next Gen car has raced at short tracks this year. The spotters debate the quality of Richmond’s racing and whether or not the track deserves two Cup Series races. Then, Kyle Busch was asked if there is a strategy to get Martin Truex Jr. in the playoffs and compared the question to the 2013 Michael Waltrip Racing scandal. Brett discusses if team orders are allowed and references the Richmond race when Clint Bowyer questionably spun late. Hear Bowyer's former spotter explain details about what forced NASCAR to drop the penalty hammer on MWR. Then, the guys debate if Denny Hamlin would help Truex Jr. or Bubba Wallace win to get into the playoffs at Daytona. Carson Hocevar wrecked Nick Leitz during the Truck Series race at Richmond and has now caused two wrecks in two playoff races. The spotters explain why Hocevar potentially wrecked him to stay on the lead lap and if he should be penalized. Asking prices for charters have reached $20 million according to Adam Stern. Brett explains how teams are gaining equity from the charter system, what teams are in the market for one, and why NASCAR needs to invest more in the lower series. In Reaction Theatre, fans express their thoughts on whether or not Richmond was an entertaining race, Kevin Harvick going for back-to-back wins, and a lullaby for Sunday’s race. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft return to break down the weekend at Michigan International Speedway. The spotters discuss their difficulties leaving the Michigan infield after the race, debate whether or not the Cup cars had enough tire wear, and explain how long they think Kurt Busch should sit out. Plus, hear the latest on Kyle Busch’s options for 2023. First up in Spot On, Spot off, J.J. Yeley's decision to stay out after the competition caution that led to a restart wreck in Turn 2 creates an uproar amongst the spotters. They question the motive for not pitting and why the same team often finds themselves in the middle of the story. Next, Christopher Bell got into the wall off Turn 4 after making contact with Ross Chastain. The guys talk about which driver is at fault, why that caution cost one team any opportunity at a strong finish, and who needs to have more situational awareness. The table then discusses Bubba Wallace’s comments on Joey Logano’s move to hold onto to second deep into the final green flag run. Freddie talks about what it was like racing around Logano and why he’s the hardest driver to pass in the series. You won’t believe the tactic that Freddie used to distract another spotter. Plus, they react to Daniel Suarez’s blown tire that didn’t cause a late race yellow flag. Freddie then comments on Wallace saying he failed after finishing P2. He applauds the team’s strong weekend and explains what Sunday said about Wallace’s potential. Brett discusses Wallace’s high-pressure situation and why he can’t make continue to beat himself up during post-race interviews. Ryan Blaney currently sits on the playoff cutoff line and Martin Truex Jr. is the first driver out with three regular season races remaining. The gang explains what each driver has to do to clinch the last playoff spot before or at the cutoff race in Daytona. Also, Brett shares why he believes 23XI Racing is the modern-day DEI. Finally, Brad Keselowski commented on NASCAR needing to hand out more penalties to gain control of the garage. T.J. explains how his driver is still dealing with the repercussions of their penalty earlier in the year and the table debates the need for stricter officiating. In Reaction Theatre, fans voice their opinions about Ross Chastain never lifting and Kevin Harvick making it back to Victory Lane. Later, hear the gang’s thoughts on expanding the charter system and what needs to happen for the Cup Series to return to a 43 car field. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from a weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and T.J. Majors bring on a long-awaited special guest and Freddie’s boss, Denny Hamlin. The guys react to the chaotic NASCAR Cup Series race, discuss Hamlin’s team being transparent about their Pocono disqualification, and hear stories from racing late models with T.J. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, the table talks about Ross Chastain being penalized for using the turn one access road to take the lead from Tyler Reddick on the final restart. Hamlin admits whether or not he would have done the same move and debates with the spotters if NASCAR made the rules clear enough. Next, several drivers aggressively overdrove Turn 1 throughout the race on restarts causing numerous spin-outs. Brett explains why drivers were making aggressive moves and which ones were the main culprits. Hamlin chimes in about the level of respect being shown by all drivers on the track right now. Richard Childress compared how Kevin Harvick left the team versus how Tyler Reddick plans to depart after their victory on Sunday. Hear from Hamlin himself how the process of courting and signing Reddick went, and his thoughts on how RCR has reacted. Kyle Busch says he would take less money or a shorter contract to stay with Joe Gibbs Racing. The gang discusses what that means for Busch’s future and the current driver contract and salary climate. Hear why Cup Series drivers make less money today, what factors have contributed to that, and what needs to change moving forward. Hamlin has been vocal about race teams earning a more fair split of the next television contract. The guys react to NASCAR president Steve Phelps’ comments about media rights negotiations and Hamlin discusses his meeting with Marcus Smith and Justin Marks. Learn why teams need a larger portion of the rights money and how it can benefit the sport overall. Finally, they debate whether the Michigan race could put on a better show having a similar aero package to Atlanta. Hamlin talks about why he thinks the cars are still going too fast for that style of racing to work and predicts how much longer Atlanta can race like a superspeedway. In Reaction Theatre, fans coin John Hunter Nemechek a new nickname, react to Ross Chastain cutting through the access road, and perform a song for Denny. In Ask DBC, the guys discuss which Indianapolis layout NASCAR should run moving forward and who Hamlin would choose as his spotter among the three guys. Later, hear which drivers Hamlin gives his ‘What an Idiot’ award to and he answers whether or not Chastain can expect more payback. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and T.J. Majors return from Pocono Raceway after a weekend filled with action-packed racing. Brett explains why he allegedly was suspended from Door Bumper Clear and shares a story about a bartender having a crush on a certain spotter. Then, they discuss Ty Gibbs filling in for Kurt Busch after having concussion symptoms and why it’s important for drivers to make their health a priority. Spot On, Spot Off starts with the spotters discussing Ross Chastain wrecking after racing Denny Hamlin for the lead on a late restart. They explain why Chastain could have avoided wrecking and potentially stole the win. Then, they debate if Hamlin is even with Chastain. Hamlin and Kyle Busch were disqualified after finishing 1-2 in the Cup Series race. Find out the cause of the disqualification and if NASCAR should change their inspection process to start looking for similar infractions. Next, Kyle Busch had a cold reaction to Joe Gibbs after the race on Sunday following a week of chatter regarding his contract negotiations. The guys react to Toyota’s comments and why they feel Busch was being disrespectful to his team owner. Brett leads the discussion of why Busch only has two realistic options if he wants to keep driving for a top-level team next year.  Denny Hamlin said 23XI Racing will hire its own pit crew members for next year instead of leasing crews from JGR. The gang discusses whether or not this is the best business decision for Hamlin to make. Then, a leaked document indicates NASCAR is planning a demonstration using prototype electric vehicles before next year’s Clash at the LA Coliseum. The crew questions how long electric cars would hold up at big tracks, how quickly will they be implemented, and which series would run them. With the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course coming up next, the guys revisit Kevin Harvick’s comments about how the road course is “terrible for our sport.” They talk about why the oval configuration should get another chance and if they should run a different aero package to do so. Finally, the spotters react to Austin Dillon’s comments about having TJ as his spotter for the Indy Xfinity Series race. They discuss Brandon Brown having to step out of his car to sell sponsorship and how the “Let’s Go Brandon” ordeal has negatively affected the team’s finances.  In Reaction Theatre, hear fan reactions to Noah Gragson throwing up and then chugging a beer after his victory, whether or not Hamlin purposely wrecked Chastain, and the top two finishers getting disqualified. Later in the show, T.J. answers a call from a big name former driver who has a few questions for the guys after the dramatic weekend at Pocono. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekend in New England left Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors with lots of stories to tell. After two eventful races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and a busy week of silly season news, the crew reacts to everything that went down. First, find out how Brett learned some Boston slang and why payment was required to spot the modifieds. Then the guys dive into Spot On, Spot Off. First, they discuss Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to take two tires during the last pit stop which cost him the win and placed the No. 19 team on the playoff cutoff line. Now given Christopher Bell as the 14th different winner this season, they talk about how many drivers they expect to see win before the playoffs begin. Brad Keselowski and Austin Dillon swerved at each other and made contact under caution on Sunday. T.J. talks about what led Keselowski to retaliate against Dillon and what each of them said in their post-race interviews. Tyler Reddick announced he signed with 23XI Racing for the 2024 season last week. The spotters applaud Reddick for his move but share their displeasure about Richard Childress Racing’s actions. While the timing of the announcement seemed strange, find out why 23XI needed to share the news first. Afterwards, they talk about who could race in the No. 8 car next. Ty Dillon will not return to Petty-GMS Racing after this season and the crew doesn’t find this surprising. Hear about who is the leading candidate to drive the 42 car next year and why they would be the most interesting Cup driver in the field. Next, NASCAR did not penalize Christopher Bell’s team for losing a wheel coming off pit road last week at Atlanta. The guys express their frustration towards NASCAR making a judgment call and why the penalty needs to have stricter guidelines for what is and isn’t a penalty. Finally, producer Jason Schultz reads Joey Logano’s comments on Next Gen crashes. The spotters talk about NASCAR’s confusion between what the drivers say about hits and what their data shows compared to the previous car. In Reaction Theatre, find out why Jesse Iwuji may now see the light, the guys learn about Austin Dillon’s TV show, and Jeb is back with a song. #AskDBC returns in the Offerpad question of the week segment and in What an Idiot, learn about the embarrassing incident at Bowman Gray. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible.      To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from a hot weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway with special guest co-host and NASCAR Truck Series driver Hailie Deegan. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft first discuss Hailie’s top-10 run at Mid-Ohio. Plus, they react to NASCAR penalizing Noah Gragson for his incident with Sage Karam at Road America four days after the event. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the crew discusses Chase Elliott’s move to block Corey LaJoie in Turn 2 on the final lap of the Cup race. The guys applaud LaJoie for running up front but question some of his late moves and debate if wrecking his car going for the win was justified. Ross Chastain turned Denny Hamlin in Turn 4 with 14 laps to go. The guys talk about Hamlin’s post-race comments expressing his frustration and question when he intends to retaliate. Chastain caused another wreck when he got into the back of Martin Truex Jr. in Turn 2 and collected multiple drivers. After getting caught up in the wreck, Austin Dillon said in an interview what he thinks of Chastain. Hear where the spotters place blame for the aggression and incident. TJ also shares where Aric Almirola’s spotter does not want to see Chastain. Michael Waltrip tweeted about adding banking to more tracks to create additional superspeedway type races. The guys talk about how Atlanta compares to other recently reconfigured tracks and what will happen when the track ages. Plus, they predict how the Next Gen car will race at upcoming tracks. Finally, Joe Gibbs Racing swapped two members of Bubba Wallace’s pit crew with Christopher Bell’s crew. Producer Jason Schultz reads Dave Moody and Denny Hamlin’s Twitter exchange about the change and the guys talk about how it can benefit both teams. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Parker Kligerman and Zane Smith’s battle at Mid-Ohio, NBC cutting to Dawsonville during the broadcast and some strong opinions about Ross Chastain’s driving during the race.    Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from celebrating the Fourth of July weekend at Road America to break down the road course weekend in Wisconsin. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft first discuss how they celebrated America’s birthday this past Monday and offer DBC host Casey Boat an opportunity to try her hand at spotting. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, the spotters talk about Tyler Reddick outdueling Chase Elliott to earn his first Cup Series win. They highlight Reddick’s growth since his Xfinity Series titles and the possibility of him leaving Richard Childress Racing at the end of 2023. Sunday’s Cup race did not have a naturally-occurring caution and was one minute shorter than the Xfinity Series race. The guys talk about the drivers’ road course skills and how cautions for stage breaks are hurting the on-track product. Could stage breaks one day be eliminated on road courses? The crew debates. Contact between Noah Gragson and Sage Karam during the Xfinity Series race caused a multi-car pileup. The gang breaks the drivers’ comments after the race and if NASCAR should have penalized Gragson for the incident. Ty Gibbs passed Kyle Larson on the final lap to earn his fourth win of the year. The guys give credit to Gibbs for showing maturity racing against the reigning Cup Series champion and not needing to pull a bump-and-run move on him. No driver in the Cup Series has three wins after the first 18 races for the first time in history. Hear the crew’s thoughts on how many more different winners they think will surface before the playoffs and if any drivers will be able to point their way in. Finally, the guys weigh in on Formula One driver George Russell’s comment about fans not having the right to boo drivers. The guys discuss why Russell needs to have thicker skin and fans might not be booing because they don’t like him as a driver. Finally in Reaction Theatre, fans call about the Noah Gragson and Sage Karam incident, Jesse Iwuji's run, and celebrating Reddick’s first win.      Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from a trip to Music City at Nashville Superspeedway to break down the first of a 20 race stretch to end the season. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft first talk about their adventures in downtown Nashville this past weekend. As NBC now takes over as NASCAR’s broadcast partner, the crew discusses the rise of streaming platforms as Peacock hosted both the pre-race and post-race shows. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the guys dive into the top running Toyotas electing to pit during the final caution and getting beat by Chase Elliott who stayed out. Although they demonstrated speed improvement from Sonoma, Freddie explains why he thinks the Toyota's did not have the raw speed to stay out on old tires. Next, the spotters talk about NASCAR not throwing a caution for Brad Keselowski limping around the race track after making contact with Cole Custer on the final restart. Producer Jason Schultz references an article about NASCAR changing its procedure on throwing cautions and T.J. explains why they should have thrown the caution for the damaged No. 6 car. Kyle Busch made comments over the radio about his car not handling well in traffic after being unable to pass Chase Elliott for the lead. T.J. and Freddie explain why it became increasingly difficult to pass as the race went on compared to when he stormed through the field early. Brett acknowledges he appreciates the entertaining quotes Busch provides and shares how he feels about team radios being public during races. Also, they talk about Busch still not having a contract for next year. Bubba Wallace showed his frustration with angry comments over his radio after he had to return to pit road to tighten a loose wheel. Freddie talks about how he’s never seen his driver this animated before and why it’s justified based on their speed that’s continuously negated by pit crew blunders. Finally, Adam Stern tweeted about NASCAR being close to announcing a street race in Chicago for next year and that they are willing to drop a road course. The crew talks about why the track configuration doesn’t need to be overly complicated and which road course event it should replace. In Reaction Theatre, fans call about NASCAR not throwing a caution because Chase Elliott was leading, potential loose wheel penalty alternatives, and a song about the last episode's scheduled guest canceling last minute.       Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from a weekend in wine country at Sonoma Raceway as T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft and co-host Casey Boat recap the second road course race of the season, It was a short Sunday for Freddie as his driver Bubba Wallace suffered an engine failure nine laps into the race. Hear about what he did for the rest of the event and what else went down in California. Plus, DBC officially announces a sellout of the Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Suite Experience at Bristol Motor Speedway. In Spot On, Spot Off, the spotters react to Chase Elliott’s pit crew not getting a wheel tight during a pit stop, having to back up to tighten it and getting penalized for pitting outside the box. They discuss Elliott's team saving themselves from both a loose wheel and crew chief suspension, and again discuss why the loose wheel penalty needs to change. Kevin Harvick called out his pit crew for a slow final pit stop and used some choice wording. T.J. asks Freddie to define the word Harvick used before they explain why they don’t encourage their drivers to call out their pit crew. Chris Buescher came close but didn't make contact attempting to pass Daniel Suarez for the lead after the final restart. The crew applauds Buescher for racing clean and talk about how a rescinded pit road penalty kept him in contention. During the Truck Series race on Saturday, John Hunter Nemechek made contact with Christain Eckes, sending him around. They respond to Eckes tweet calling Nemechek out and explain how they think the same outcome would happen if the roles were reversed. Only four Cup playoff spots remaining with 10 regular-season races left on tap. Will there be four more new winners? How many drivers will be able to point their way in? The guys share how they expect the playoff bubble to play out.. Finally, hear what Brad Keselowski said about the limited practice and qualifying format this year. The guys talk about whether teams actually save money and why NASCAR needs to add more on track time. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about the odd qualifying timing line, fixes for loose wheels, Freddie’s potential new theme song, and an update from a familiar voice.    Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race in St. Louis at Gateway. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft give their impressions of Sunday’s sold-out event and experience, while sharing their displeasure with the spotter stand location. The next Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Suite Experience is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway this fall, hear all the details. In Spot On, Spot Off, the crew further discusses how Gateway performed in its first Cup race and praises the fan amenities. Then, they spark a discussion of why tracks need to do a better job reinvesting television revenue into improving track facilities. Next, they talk about Ross Chastain’s bump and run move that took Denny Hamlin out of contention and Hamlin's retaliation throughout the rest of the race. The guys explain why Chastain can’t afford to continue making enemies and react to Justin Marks' comments defending his driver. More drama continued into the next topic as they talk Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spinning Bubba Wallace while racing for what 23XI team owner Hamlin said was 30th. Freddie shares his displeasure with Stenhouse's aggression and applauds Hamlin's retaliation shortly after the incident. In the rain-soaked Xfinity Series race at Portland International Raceway, leader Ty Gibbs got spun out by Jesse Iwuji under caution. The guys explain why they aren’t surprised to see Iwuji cause the incident and continue to question why NASCAR allows him to compete. Carson Hocevar was injured in a last-lap wreck in the Truck Series race at Gateway. The guys discuss the safety crew’s response time and break down how long it took for the safety team to reach the accident. Plus, debate whether Hocevar should have left his window net up. Stewart-Haas Racing's Brian Murphy tweeted about being curtailed from tweeting his thoughts and opinions about the sport. The crew discusses which entity they believe pressured him to stop sharing details about the industry on social media. Plus, Brett asks T.J. about how his vocality has changed moving from Team Penske to Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing. Finally, the spotters share their thoughts on Sonoma Raceway reverting back to running the chute instead of the carousel for the upcoming weekend. The guys share their thoughts if the racing will improve with the switch and question if the Next Gen car’s road course racing will continue to improve. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Denny vs. Ross, call the DBC guys Denny simps, discuss Joey Logano's overtime restart move to win, and enjoy another song by a frequent caller. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft return from the longest race in history on the greatest day in motorsports with plenty to discuss. First hear about the Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Suite Experience at Charlotte and what story Freddie told. Also learn about producer Jason Schultz’s time at the Indy 500. Then Freddie talks about how the No. 23 team mismanaged the damaged vehicle policy clock and ended their race prematurely. Before jumping into spot on, spot off; the gang reacts to the news that Phoenix Raceway will continue to hold the championship race next season and what they want to see happen with the event moving forward. First up in Spot On, Spot Off, Chase Briscoe’s attempt to pass Kyle Larson with 2 laps to go ended with him spinning out. The guys talk about Briscoe needing to capitalize on these moments and his progress this season. Austin Dillon’s team applauded his attempt to pass for the lead which caused a big pile-up in overtime. The gang discusses how he put himself in the right spot to make the winning move but ultimately couldn’t hang on. Next, Chris Buescher said he was okay after flipping in a wreck on the frontstretch but safety crews took over five minutes to flip him back over. The guys debate whether or not they had a problem with how long it took to flip the No. 17 over and if there’s a better way to do it. The Indy 500 was red-flagged to set up a two-lap green flag finish and the guys react to fourth-place finisher Felix Rosenqvist’s comments regarding the decision. They talk about the fans deserving to have the race finish under green, plus Jimmie Johnson winning the Indy 500 Rooke of the Race. The F1 Monaco Grand Prix’s start was delayed and switched to a rolling start after worries of inconsistent track grip levels. The spotters give their takes on how bad the conditions truly were and compare F1’s race control decisions to NASCAR. Jeb Burton made comments to Noah Gragson after the Xfinity Series race about how he raced him and if Gragson deserves his ride. The guys share their displeasure about his comments and how he needs to handle his future twitter habits. Finally, the Cup Series heads to WWT Raceway at Gateway for the first time this weekend while the Xfinity Series makes a trip to Portland International Raceway. The gang discusses what to expect for the new tracks and why Portland doesn’t make logistical sense for the Xfinity Series. In Reaction Theatre, a fan calls in from the Dirty Mo suite and someone claiming to be Jason calls in from the Snake Pit. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from a drama-filled All-Star Race weekend from Texas Motor Speedway and are joined by former NASCAR Cup Series driver and NBC broadcaster Jeff Burton. He discusses his role with Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft in creating the newly formed driver council and the importance of drivers having a voice in discussions between NASCAR and team owners. Plus, "The Mayor" weighs in on other hot topics including the current style of racing, respect issues, TV broadcasts, and more. To start Spot On, Spot Off; NASCAR threw a caution on the white flag lap of the All-Star Race for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. hitting the wall. They crew questions the need for the caution to begin with and why the trend of inconsistent race control decisions continues. Next, Burton talks about why NASCAR shouldn’t have the All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway and shares his idea to rotate local short-track venues for the event. Ryan Blaney won the million-dollar prize on the final restart without a fully fastened window net and wasn't penalized. The gang discusses why NASCAR should have black-flagged him and questions why they waited so long to call one to go for the restart given the circumstances. Also, hear what NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition, Scott Miller, had to say about the late-race caution and Blaney's window net. Runner-up Denny Hamlin weighed in on Blaney in a post-race interview calling for NASCAR to have more consistent rule enforcement and the safety hazard the final restart created. The guys explain the need for the officials to air on the side of safety and compare how NASCAR has handled similar situations. Kyle Busch’s tire issue caused him to abruptly slow on the frontstretch, resulting in Ross Chastain plowing into him. The spotters talk about the difficulties of spotting in today’s racing and where the blame falls for the accident. The guys give their input on the All-Star qualifying format that included a pit road competition. They debate how the pit crews could be better utilized and suggest reverting back to the old style of qualifying with no pit road speed limits. Lastly, Denny Hamlin made bold claims to the Sports Business Journal about wanting change in the sport and Burton gives insight to the tension about the idea of change in the industry. Later, hear fans’ disgruntled reaction to the All-Star Race in Reaction Theatre, why Clint Bowyer has the best pool, and what Burton thinks about the loose wheel issues facing the Cup Series. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver and social media star Hailie Deegan joins Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft to debrief the weekend racing at Kansas Speedway. Hailie opens up about her transition from off-road to asphalt racing, her rise through the NASCAR ranks, and the eye-opening reason for switching manufacturer development programs. First up in Spot On, Spot Off, the group discusses Joey Logano’s comments further fueling the feud between William Byron and himself. They talk about whether he’s transitioning into the villain role in the garage area and how they expect him to react if Byron retaliates. Kurt Busch earned 23XI Racing’s second career win on Sunday and the crew discusses his late-race battle with Kyle Larson. Then, they get into the effect Busch has had on the team and Bubba Wallace. Multiple drivers faced tire failures at Kansas and the group explains why teams’ aggressive setups caused the issues. Hailie talks about teams having to weigh the risk versus reward when considering the number of backup parts available. Six Toyotas finished inside the top-10 for the first time since Watkins Glen in 2017. Hear why Denny Hamlin’s crew chief Chris Gabehart says their team is the most dangerous 22nd-place points team in history. Plus, the guys discuss where manufacturer parity currently stands. ARCA team owner Billy Venturini went after Drew Dollar for wrecking one of his cars in an interview. Hailie shares why she’s on her former car owner’s side based on racing around Drew. Finally, Door Bumper Clear producer Jason Schultz tries to explain the confusing Texas Motor Speedway All-Star Race format to the group. They question who at NASCAR is making the decision on the format and what they would do instead. Plus, Hailie shares her thoughts on the need to get younger fans interested in NASCAR. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by former NASCAR Cup Series team owner, crew chief and NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panelist Tommy Baldwin Jr. The four of them dive into all the happenings from throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway. First, Baldwin discusses his rise in NASCAR, what elite job he turned down, and helping others like Freddie get their starts in the sport. Plus, the gang shares an exciting announcement regarding DBC’s future. To kick off Spot on, Spot Off, the guys talk about Joey Logano’s bump and run move on William Byron to win Sunday’s Cup Series race. Hear whether the guys believe Logano’s justification for the move and whether it was necessary in the first place. Martin Truex Jr. and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. collided off Turn 2 and caused a backstretch pile up late in Sunday’s race. The guys talk about that tricky spot on the track, why restarts are so aggressive and what it says about the state of competition in the sport. Kyle Busch left his parked car on pit road at the garage entrance and walked off after getting collected in Brad Keselowski’s wreck. The crew connects his behavior to a penalty he received last year and discusses the example he is setting for younger racers. Chris Rice made comments over the radio to AJ Allmendinger during the Xfinity Series about the recent struggles of Kaulig Racing. Brett and Freddie give their insight into what it will take for them to get into championship-contending form. Finally, the guys talk about the Miami Grand Prix facility wiring 5G for fans to stream F1 TV on their phones while everyone attending NASCAR races struggles to find cell service. They discuss what needs to change and the benefits of making phones more accessible at the track. Reaction Theatre shares their thoughts on Logano’s move at Darlington, Cody Ware’s strong run and more. Then hear what to expect at Kanas Speedway and why one manufacturer could be pulling away this season. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft return from a rain-delayed Dover Motor Speedway weekend and recap all the action. Justin Allgaier’s highly anticipated No. 7 DBC car finally hit the track with a strong performance and runner-up finish. The guys share their thoughts on DBC car content and their positions as sponsors and competitors of the JR Motorsports machine. They also discuss the struggle between race start times and TV ratings after the Dover Cup race rained out. To start Spot on, Spot Off, the gang discusses Allgaier's performance during Saturday's Xfinity Series race. Hear what was going through their heads and why Freddie might have caused them to lose the race at the end. Next, NASCAR decided to not give teams an extra set of tires during the Cup Series race after cars were experiencing an excessive amount of wear. Was that the right or wrong call? Who was responsible for the excessive wear? Is added tire strategy good for the sport? The guys debate. AJ Allmendinger’s loose tire caused a caution during green-flag pit stops late in the race. The spotters discuss why this was the most harrowing Next Gen tire situation yet and why it took long for NASCAR to display the yellow flag. Then, they talk about the severity of the loose tire penalty and how it should be changed. Ross Chastain’s late block on Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap of the race sparked more conversation about Chastain's aggressive moves. Hear what the guys believe Chastain was thinking when he made the block and what it says about Truex for lifting. After 11 races, the guys talk about the current playoff and points standings. They decide which drivers are in must-win situations and whether or not there will be 16 winners before the playoffs. Finally, they talk about this upcoming weekend’s throwback race at Darlington Raceway and NASCAR’s decision to keep the car numbers slid forward. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear’s first trip of the year to Talladega Superspeedway is complete as Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft recap the wild weekend of racing. And with Dover Motor Speedway race weekend upon us, the guys get ready to see the DBC sponsored Justin Allgaier No. 7 car hit the track on Saturday in the Xfinity Series race. To kick off Spot On, Spot Off, the crew discuss Erik Jones’ move to block Kyle Larson on the last lap of the Cup Series race on Sunday and how it cost him the win. Also, they talk about why Jones was a sitting duck for Ross Chastain to get by him for the win. Next, Freddie provides insight into the contact Bubba Wallace made with Joey Logano that took the No. 22 out of the race on a freak restart wreck. Hear what Freddie relayed to Wallace during the restart and Logano's comments on the current state of superspeedway racing. In an interview after crashing out, Chase Briscoe described how the cars reacted differently to pushes compared to the first Next Gen car superspeedway race at Daytona. The gang talks about why the cars were having difficulty building and completing runs on other cars. The Ford teams went against their typical superspeedway pit strategy and choose to break the teams into two groups. Hear what each spotter thought about the new strategy and whether or not they should try it again. Hendrick Motorsports changed up their setup focus from qualifying to race pace. Is qualifying all that important at superspeedways? The guys discuss the change in philosophy. Finally, Kyle Busch commented on his contract negotiations with Joe Gibbs Racing. The guys speculate about the possibility of him leaving JGR, which other team could court him, and why they ultimately think Busch brought his negotiations public. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After spending the weekend looking for eggs in the dirt of Bristol Motor Speedway, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors and Freddie Kraft are back with plenty to discuss after the second ever Bristol dirt race weekend. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the gang addresses Kyle Larson’s comments about Cup cars using windshields when dirt racing and whether or not he thinks the series belongs on dirt. They discuss industry and fan responses after the race’s second attempt and offer solutions on how the weekend could be improved. Then, hear their reaction to NASCAR throwing the caution due to cars overheating from the mudding track conditions. They talk about the track prep process and alternatives to avoiding the heat issues that developed in the Next Gen car’s first dirt attempt. Kevin Harvick went a lap down during the competition caution attempting to deal with his overheating issues and shared his displeasure with racing on dirt after getting caught up in a wreck. Are his comments justified? The guys discuss a tweet by Denny Hamlin after NASCAR’s confusing running order after stage 2 during a red flag for rain. Hear what the spotters and drivers were told and how NASCAR responded to the situation. Also, find out why it would have been disastrous to call the race for the rain. Chase Briscoe’s move on the final lap cost Tyler Reddick his first Cup Series win. They break down what Chase could have done differently and react to Tyler’s response. Then they get into the differences between spotting a dirt race and a pavement race. Lastly, hear Cody Ware’s comments over the radio about making contact with Chase Elliott. The crew responds to what Ware said about being disrespected and what he can do to fix that. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A frigid weekend at Martinsville Speedway didn’t make Door Bumper Clear shy away from offering hot takes on this episode. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft start by discussing T.J. reuniting with his former driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. to spot in the Xfinity Series race, only to be surprised by the man himself. Dale Jr. makes his first DBC appearance and shares what made him nervous heading into his only start of the year on Friday night.  He and the guys then shift gears to their thoughts on the Cup Series race at Martinsville, where drivers were shifting every lap with the Next Gen car. They discuss why that, along with a multitude of other factors, has created lackluster short track racing so far this year. Dale Jr. then dives into his Xfinity Series driver Sam Mayer getting into a post-race scuffle with rival Ty Gibbs. Hear how Dale and the spotters reacted, and why it's making Dale want to get his drivers fighting lessons. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the crew discusses Denny Hamlin’s struggles during the Saturday Cup Series race and his comments about the Next Gen car needing a complete redesign. Next, they talk about why neither Austin Dillon nor Joey Logano roughed up William Byron during the overtime restart. Hear why the guys think the bump and run may not be as effective with the new car and if they had a shot to begin with. Ty Gibbs is back in the news after Sam Mayer bumped him out of the way in the final corner of the Xfinity Series race as they battled for the 100k bonus. After questioning whether Gibbs could dish it and take it last week, the guys got their answer and breakdown the fight and its implications moving forward. Hear what Dale said to Sam afterwards. Roush Fenway Keselowski lost its penalty appeal for modifying a single source part. The crew talks about NASCAR needing to set the precedent from this ruling and if they could have avoided the penalty altogether. Also, should all penalties be made public again? The crew debates. Everyone shares their displeasure of having to race on Easter Sunday at Bristol Dirt. They talk about who ultimately has the power to make the decision and why the answer may surprise you. They continue their discussion of Bristol Dirt talking about Kyle Busch’s comments about wanting to “cut the cord” on the race. They bring up Richard Petty’s thoughts about NASCAR continuing to race on dirt and if there are other alternatives to taking away a regular Bristol race. Finally, hear their thoughts on TV not showing victory lane interviews after Mike Joy tweeted explaining the TVs reasoning. Dale shares insight into why networks made the change and provides a solution that he thinks would appease everyone. Dale sticks around for the remainder of the show and hears what the fans have to say in Reaction Theatre. Hear a song about Dale, how many people are mad at Gibbs for leaving his helmet on, reactions to moments from the TV broadcast, and more. Lastly, Xfinity returns as a sponsor on DBC with their new segment. Plus, Dale and guys give out their What an Idiot awards. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No empty chairs could be found in the Door Bumper Clear studio as the crew is back from this weekend’s racing from Richmond Raceway. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss the first short track race of the season and if the Next-Gen car was able to improve the track’s product. To kick off Spot On, Spot Off, the trio discusses how Denny Hamlin’s comments about a certain animal lead to his first win of the season. Also, hear whether or not they think Toyota can continue to step up their game after a rough start to the season. The crew then questions why NASCAR waited to hand out a penalty to Kyle Busch’s team for breaking the rules 200 laps prior. They talk about why NASCAR missed it earlier and how it may have been brought to their attention. JGR also debuted a new pit stop choreography on Sunday. Learn the pros and cons of this new style of changing tires. After Kevin Harvick nearly caught race winner Hamlin in the final laps, Harvick expressed frustration with the spotter stand. Learn why having a difficult time maneuvering through lap traffic on Sunday around a teammate and another Ford may have cost him a win. What’s the state of jobs in NASCAR right now? Stewart Haas Racing’s Brian Murphy joins the show after he tweeted about the evolution of the NASCAR workforce in recent years. Learn why there’s more opportunity than ever to work in the sport. Ty Gibbs’ “bump and run” to win the Xfinity Series race on Saturday raises concerns about whether or not he will eventually be able to take what he dishes out. The gang then debates his career ark and how quickly he could rise to the Cup Series. Finally, the crew reacts to Kevin Harvick saying Keelan and other young go-kart racers want to pursue Formula One rather than NASCAR. They explain how NASCAR’s failure to attract a younger audience plays a role. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first road course racing weekend of the year is in the books as Door Bumper Clear returns from Circuit of the Americas. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft share concerns about spotting from Turn 1 at the Austin, Texas course. Freddie explains Bubba Wallace's loose wheel issue that ultimately ended his day. And the guys announce exciting news about the next Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Suite Experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 600. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, the table discuss NASCAR’s inconsistent enforcement of track limits in certain parts of the course. Hear NASCAR's response to the missed calls and the crew debates alternatives to fix the problem moving forward. Next, the gang analyzes the last lap fireworks between Ross Chastain and A.J. Allmendinger. They discuss whether Chastain moved or wrecked Allmendinger as they battled on the final lap. Hear their thoughts on the proper “bump and run” etiquette and Allmendinger’s post-race comments. When Ricky Stenhouse Jr. crawled to a stop on the track, NASCAR ultimately threw a caution after some drivers elected to pit. What is the right call for the officials and teams when they see an impending caution? The guys discuss the situation and whether the correct decisions were made. “The Hack” Alex Bowman made contact with Kyle Busch and Stewart Friesen at the end of the Truck Series race costing them all the win. Find out what the guys have to say about Busch making a mistake and how he responds to losing post-race. NASCAR handed out its first major penalty to Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing for modifying a single source supplied part last week. TJ shares his thoughts on how his driver, Keselowski, will have to overcome the penalty and what it will take to salvage their season. Later, the guys respond to Twitter debate from last week about whether NASCAR is more entertainment or sport. Then, hear their thoughts heading into the first true short track race of the year at Richmond Raceway. Find out why there may be some cause for concern racing with the Next Gen car at the raceway. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Door Bumper Clear crew is back from Atlanta Motor Speedway and has much to say about its new "superspeedway" configuration. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft break down Atlanta’s new style of racing and how mile and a half tracks could be impacted moving forward. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys replay the final laps of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race and what led to William Byron’s first win of the season. Freddie shares insight into what went wrong for Bubba Wallace in the closing laps as he went from contending for victory to wrecking across the finish line. Next, they talk about the tire failures that some race leaders experienced. Hear the gang explain potential causes and why failures aren't necessarily a bad thing. Friend of the program, Kyle Busch, made comments on the balance between being a driver and entertainer after crashing out of Sunday's race. The guys discuss how this weekend's product flirts with that line and why NASCAR's initial attempt at creating this racing at intermediate tracks failed. Hear what the crew has to say about Myatt Snider’s comments towards the driver that wrecked him late in the Xfinity Series race. Freddie expresses his frustration about why Snider needs to put action behind his words. Did John Hunter Nemechek unfairly interfere with the outcome of the Truck Series race? The DBC guys debate the role of teammates in late race situations, when not all teammates are still competing for the victory. Denny Hamlin tweeted comments regarding the effort of tracks to maintain their facilities and it sparked conversation about race tracks' responsibilities. The crew shares what's important for tracks to get right in order to create a positive fan experience. Could NASCAR be playing favorites after announcing Hendrick Motorsports will field a modified Next Gen car in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans? Hear how one driver/owner from a different manufacturer reacted to the news. In Reaction Theatre, we learn of more dead pets and Fred Griffin gets a touching tribute. Later, the crew previews what to expect as the Next Gen car makes its road course debut this weekend at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The entire Door Bumper Clear crew is back from the weekend at Phoenix Raceway. And they have a huge announcement to share and a special guest to welcome onto the show. But first, Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft explain why Phoenix falls among their least favorite track and what happened this weekend to solidify that. In Spot On, Spot Off, hear what the guys have to say about Chase Briscoe holding off Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win. Then, they predict the outlook for the other two as they search for their first career victories. Freddie reflects upon Bubba Wallace’s comments at the end of Stage 2 expressing his frustrations with their performance. Brett brings up Toyota’s recent struggles and reveals some startling stats as they look to turn their season around. T.J. speaks about Brad Keselowski’s rough start to the year and compares his performance to his teammate Chris Buescher. He explains Brad’s approach to his new venture as co-team owner, the rest of the season and his desire to grow the organization. Then, the crew discusses NASCAR’s slip-up during Xfinity Series qualifying that led to a driver being sent out too early and ruining another car’s lap. T.J. and Freddie explain what caused the mistake and Brett reveals another error by NASCAR that almost ended a driver’s race. The newly reconfigured Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts this upcoming weekend's race. Hear what concerns the spotting trio has about the track’s new surface and why no one has any idea on what to expect with the superspeedway package being run. Brett unpacks what Michael Jordan’s advisor said about how NASCAR teams should be less reliant on sponsor dollars and more reliant on media dollars. He explains the Race Team Alliance's role (RTA) in changing the ownership landscape and why a group of billionaires may be standing up to NASCAR during the next TV contract negotiation.  Lastly, the crew shares an exciting announcement with a special guest. The guest explains why he's excited for the news, what happened during his race at Phoenix and expectations for Atlanta's new surface. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most of the Door Bumper Clear crew made it back from a crazy weekend in Las Vegas. They share all about the first ever Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Las Vegas Experience. Plus, find out what happened when Freddie Kraft took producers Jason Schultz and Alex Timms out during their first trip to Sin City. You won’t believe the shenanigans that took place. Even though T.J. Majors left the night early, they explain to fill-in co-host, Hannah Newhouse, how the night unfolded. In Spot On, Spot Off, the trio talks about what friend of the program Kyle Busch had to say about race winner Alex Bowman. And they discuss his comments about where you can buy Next Gen car parts. Bubba Wallace and Freddie's streak of losing front corner panels continued after the No. 23 made contact with the inside wall after narrowly missing a wrecked Erik Jones. Hear Freddie's explanation on what happened and how the timing of the caution played a role. The gang then discusses the larger issue of inconsistent cautions and how it left an injured driver out on track during the Truck Series race. The Cup Series tied the all-time record for the most cautions in the first three races of the season on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Find out how the guys feel about the abundance of yellows, a possible flat tire situation fix and why they are confused by something Dale Jr. said. A potential rivalry emerged during the Xfinity Series race between Ty Gibbs and Ryan Sieg. Hear exactly what happened between the two and why it's in neither of their best interests to wage a feud so early in the season. Another spotter is put on the hot seat this week after Christian Eckes threw a late block on his former boss, Kyle Busch. TJ explains why Eckes’ spotter shouldn’t have been eager to clear him and Freddie discusses how inexperience spotting up front contributed to the incident. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from an eventful weekend at Auto Club Speedway. Brett Griffin is caught in a feud between T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft due to their drivers, Bubba Wallace and Brad Keselowski, making contact during the race. Hear what the crew has to say about cars not being able to drive on flat tires and why it’s putting spotters in a difficult position. Co-host Casey Boat and producer Jason Schultz chime in to talk about the upcoming Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Las Vegas Experience. In Spot On, Spot Off, the crew talks about Denny Hamlin deleting a tweet criticizing Saturday at Auto Club Speedway and the guys debate whether or not it was a black eye on the sport. They continue their discussion about the Next Gen car’s flat tire issues. TJ explains how towing the cars back to the pits damages a team’s race in more ways than one. Brett adds that NASCAR knew about this issue for months since it was problematic during off-season testing, yet they still don't have a solution. A flat tire and avoidable contact with William Byron ended Tyler Reddick’s dominant day. The crew discusses who deserves the blame and why they have to put it on one of their co-workers. Freddie explains what led Bubba Wallace to make contact with Brad Keselowski, and TJ offers insight into the incident, surprisingly, without the use of data. Then, Brett explains how dirty air did not seem to be a problem on Sunday. Teammate turmoil surfaces at the end of the race between Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Another spotter is put on the hot seat by Brett and he explains how his lack of experience played into that. It didn’t take long for TJ to bring up data, as he explains why he believes Chase Elliott's late race spin was not intentional. Freddie begs to differ and explains what tells the real story. Will Auto Club’s fan turnout and exciting racing be enough to hold off its short-track conversion plans? Brett reminds everyone what it's really about. NASCAR handed out its first penalties under the Next Gen era to Kaulig Racing and the Money Team for wheels falling off at Daytona. Brett explains how Kaulig Racing is going to appeal the penalty and questions how other teams are not penalized for other modifications. Finally, hear DBC’s newest song in Reaction Theatre before the gang gets ready to head to Las Vegas and hear what they have in store for Alex and Jason's first trips to Sin City. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from the 2022 Daytona 500 and reacts to a wild weekend of racing. T.J. Majors, Brett Griffin and Freddie Kraft all had an eventful Sunday spotting from the roof. Hear T.J. 's thoughts on Brad Keselowski’s involvement in several incidents, Brett’s take on his car’s tire falling off and Freddie’s reaction to coming within feet of a career-defining victory. Along with co-host Casey Boat and producer Jason Schultz, the crew welcomes you into their brand new studio. And you won’t believe what it resembles. In Spot On, Spot Off, the crew discusses Keselowski’s aggressive antics that ruffled feathers. Brett and Freddie do not shy away from letting T.J. know that he wrecked a large portion of the field. During Stage 1, rookie Harrison Burton flipped in a wreck down the backstretch. The crew raises concerns about how easily the car flipped and what NASCAR needs to do going forward. Austin Cindric earned his first career Cup win in the Great American Race but put his teammate Ryan Blaney in the wall on the last lap to do so. They discuss the move while Brett mentions why he would put his mother in the wall to win the Daytona 500. During the overtime restart, Blaney told Cindric to move down in front of him and said he was making decisions to ensure that a Team Penske car was going to win. Is that the right play in the closing laps? Hear the gang’s thoughts. Keselowski and T.J won Duel 1 as Joey Logano wrecked while throwing a block on the final lap of Duel 2. T.J. explains why he was sipping tea as that happened. Brett shares why the qualifying races need an overhaul because starting position in the 500 is insignificant. The crew brainstorms ideas to change the format to make the event less of a snooze-fest. As a new drivers council led by Jeff Burton forms, Brett explains its importance and how they need to address driver salaries. Brett and Freddie aren’t alone with giving T.J. a hard time as several fans express their displeasure with Keselowski’s aggressiveness in Reaction Theatre, and everyone makes picks for NASCAR’s return to Auto Club Speedway. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Season 7 premiere of Door Bumper Clear, T.J. Majors, Brett Griffin, and Freddie Kraft are fresh out of Los Angeles after NASCAR went stadium racing with the Clash at the L.A. Coliseum. Along with co-host Casey Boat and producer Jason Schultz, the gang reacts to one of the boldest and most innovative event concepts that NASCAR has ever tried. They share what it was like at the stadium, the event’s atmosphere and why it made Brett compare it to a sold-out Talladega back in the day. In Spot On, Spot Off, the crew begins by addressing Kurt Busch missing the main event. Hear what Freddie had to say about the contact that involved his driver Bubba Wallace, who is also Busch’s new teammate, and what the mentality in the last chance qualifying race was like. Brad Keselowski’s debut race with the team he now co-owns didn’t go very well. His spotter T.J. fills us in on their weekend. Hear how Keselowski is approaching this new opportunity and the organization’s reaction to missing the main event. The long-anticipated debut of the Next Gen car in a race took place on Sunday. The guys share their overall impressions to the style of racing, durability of the cars to withstand fender banging, and mechanical issues teams faced. Contact between Kyle Larson and Justin Haley ended Haley’s promising performance. His spotter, Brett, fills us in on what exactly happened. Hear what choice words he uses to describe the move that Larson made. Joey Logano won the race after facing pressure from Kyle Busch in the closing laps. Find out who was disappointed that Busch didn’t attempt to knock the No. 22 car out of the way for the win. Will there now be a more forceful push for additional short track races? What’s the future of this stadium racing model? Could it work as a point paying event? The crew analyzes the decisions the sport must address moving forward. Heading to Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 on Feb. 20, learn why a parts shortage is concerning all race teams. The guys discuss whether it will impact the aggressiveness in the season opening race and what it means for heading out west afterwards. Later in the show, Reaction Theatre returns, find out which spotter is having a fondue party for the Super Bowl, who wins the first What an Idiot awards of the season, and a new twist on DBC Picks in 2022. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partner RacingUSA.com for making this show possible To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the Door Bumper Clear Christmas Spectacular! T.J. Majors, Brett Griffin and Freddie Kraft return to the Bojangles Studio to bring the listeners the best gift of all this holiday season – a special edition episode. Fresh off Next Gen Car testing, Tyler Reddick joins the show and participates in the Christmas fun and Fireball shots. Plus, hear what exciting opportunity Dirty Mo Media fans will have in 2022. Reddick currently holds the record for most spins in the Next Gen Car after three last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He’s here to tell us exactly what it’s like driving the new car, his thoughts on the major horsepower change and his expectations for what the racing will look like next season. The spotters ask him numerous questions about what they have heard about the new car and all the changes currently being implemented. Plus, they share their observations from what they have seen out of the tests over the last month. What has the crew been up to so far this off-season? Find out why Freddie hasn’t stopped spotting, T.J.’s adventures at a windy Buffalo Bills game and why Amazon is ruining Brett’s Christmas surprises. In Spot On/Spot Off, the table reacts to NASCAR’s decision to increase the horsepower in the NASCAR Cup Series cars at intermediate tracks from 550 to 670, after being adamant that change wouldn’t occur. Hear how it will impact speeds, why Reddick prefers 550 on some tracks and whether or not he’s been asked for input. Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch raised concerns about the Next Gen Car supply chain last month and NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell said all teams should have five cars ready by the start of the season. The gang shares what they have heard and why having five cars may not be possible. Plus, get their thoughts about the supply chain concerns and how speedy repairs may change the game. Spotter silly season is well underway and a lot of changes have occurred since the conclusion of the season. Hear what’s happening for 2022 and T.J. reveals which Xfinity Series driver he will spot for. Anticipation is building for the Clash at the L.A. Coliseum. The crew reacts to the report about the cost of building the track, Reddick shares details about the track surface that he helped design and what to expect come February. A new practice and qualifying format was revealed last month. Hear the spotters’ take on the changes and the condensed system, and what Reddick believes teams will be capable of changing in shortened allotted on-track times. Then, it’s time for Christmas fun as everyone plays DBC White Elephant and reveal why each host has ended up on the naughty list this Christmas. A special edition of Reaction Theatre includes the best songs fans submitted throughout the year as the gang reflects on the very memorable 2021 NASCAR season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 2021 season finale, T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft and Brett Griffin are back from NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway with plenty to say. Along with co-host Hannah Newhouse, they discuss how each title race played out and chat with two new champions – Xfinity Series winner Daniel Hemric and the Truck Series’ Ben Rhodes. Freddie’s season with Bubba Wallace faced an early end after a wreck on Lap 8 during Sunday’s race. Hear from Freddie about how the No. 23 ended up being collateral damage. Then, the gang starts with the Truck Series championship race and John Hunter Nemechek’s defeat. Hear about the No. 4 truck’s early mistake, questionable decision making later in the race and what this loss may teach Nemechek. The Cup Series championship ultimately was decided by a late caution that brought all four title contenders down pit road. Should a caution have been called for the debris from David Starr’s car? How would have the race played out if it stayed green? What do the guys think about a pit stop ultimately determining the champion? They share their thoughts on how everything unfolded and provide insight on an industry secret concerning lug nuts. Plus, they discuss how Kyle Larson ultimately pulled off the biggest victory of his career. Each series’ champion is decided by the season finale each season. Is that the best way to determine who the sport awards the title of champion? The guys debate the idea of a single race championship and propose alternate ideas on how to determine the top team after an entire season. Tony Stewart called Kyle Larson the best race car driver he has ever seen after Larson’s dominant season. The guys discuss the impressive list of accomplishments Larson achieved this year to earn that kudos and what it means coming from Stewart. Sunday marked the final race in the Gen 6 car era of the Cup Series. Find out what Denny Hamlin’s crew chief Chris Gabehart had to say about the artistry of the sport dying with this car and why it has the guys sad to see it go. NASCAR President Steve Phelps said that fans who prefer a higher horsepower aero package are a “vocal minority” and that the data suggests “we have better racing right now than we’ve had arguably ever.” Does the crew agree with those bold statements? They dissect his comments and the direction NASCAR is headed in with its on-track product. Ryan Newman raised safety concerns about the Next Gen car at Phoenix and it surfaces a broader concern for the group regarding driver representation in the sport. Hear why they think if the new car is any less safe than the current car, it’s unacceptable. Plus, they share why drivers need to have a seat at the table when NASCAR makes big decisions. Next, Daniel Hemric joins the show to talk all about winning his first career NASCAR race and championship all on the same night. Hear about his celebrations from the past few days, his mindset making a Dale Earnhardt-esque move on Austin Cindric at the line, and the bet he helped Bubba Wallace win with Michael Jordan. From one champion to the next, Truck Series’ title winner Ben Rhodes joins next. He shares about how he made the right moves to secure the title, what he remembers about his legendary alcohol-influenced post-race press conference, and how getting rid of T.J. as his spotter elevated his performance. In Reaction Theatre, T.J. reveals his 2022 spotting plans, a Fireball challenge is proposed, Hamlin’s haters weigh in, and the highlights from one intoxicated press conference are played. Lastly, a surprise to end the season as the inaugural DBC Year End Awards are presented by the boss, Mike Davis. Find out what critically acclaimed honors the gang earned in 2021 as they reflect back on some of the season’s best moments. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tripleheader race weekend at Martinsville Speedway set the stage for NASCAR Championship Weekend. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft, and special guest Jeff Gluck of The Athletic return from Virginia to react to a wild two days of action. They begin by sharing their instant thoughts on how the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday unfolded, including debating what served as the spark to the dramatic final 50 laps. T.J. shares the intensity that Brad Keselowski faced throughout the race and especially in the closing laps when he could sniff the win that would earn him a Championship 4 spot. Multiple instances of brake-checking occurred at Martinsville, including between Keselowski and Chase Elliott as they raced for third late in the day. Hear what events led up to the contact that sent the No. 9 car around as the event neared its finish. Then with 5 laps remaining, Alex Bowman spun leader Denny Hamlin as they fought for the top spot. Hear what the gang thinks of Bowman’s move, whether it was warranted and what it says about racing with respect. Was it a cheap shot or just hard racing? Then the non-playoff vs playoff driver debate resurfaces and the guys share what they believe has changed in the driver’s minds. After taking the checkered flag, Bowman returned to the frontstretch to celebrate where he was met by an angry No. 11 car. The crew reacts to Hamlin’s actions on the track, the double-birds he displayed to Bowman and the choice words he had for the winner afterwards. Were his comments justified? Hear what the table thinks and what it means moving forward. Now the Cup Series title race will come down to a battle between Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing. Is this best for the sport? Who has the upper hand? How will it play out? The gang engages in a lively debate about what to expect in the season finale. Plus, hear their thoughts about if Martinsville could ever host the title race. The Xfinity Series race featured its share of action as its Championship 4 was determined. The always spicy Ty Gibbs had harsh comments for eventual winner Noah Gragson after contact sent the No. 54 car around. Find out what the guys think Gibbs lacks and why it has been impacting his performance throughout the season. A decision to stay out during Saturday night’s race placed the slower car of Spencer Boyd right in the middle of the playoff mix. The group doesn’t hold back airing their feelings about a car that typically runs in the back being a moving chicane at the front of the field as drivers raced for their seasons. Similar comments are shared when discussing the Truck Series race and how Austin Wayne Self nearly cost John Hunter Nemechek a shot at the championship. Find out whether the guys believe what he said afterwards and how the series has completely lost its respect. Plus, is it time for NASCAR to step in? Before Reaction Theatre, the DBC crew and listeners gets a sneak peek of a brand-new podcast coming soon to Dirty Mo Media. In Reaction Theatre, the fans are fired up after the ending of Sunday’s race. Hear what they have to say to Denny Hamlin and then what the gang thinks about Hamlin’s more unfiltered approach to life. The crew then makes championship picks for each of the three title races this weekend at Phoenix Raceway. They dissect what to look for in each event and breakdown the opportunities that the drivers fighting for the title will battle for. Then Gluck answers questions from the guys before leaving, including his thoughts on what transpired this season, the reaction to his column contrasting NASCAR and Formula 1, and what’s next for him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bojangles Studio is full again as the trio of spotters is back together after race weekend at Kansas Speedway. Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin and T.J. Majors didn’t blow away while in Kansas and are here to cover storylines from the weekend of racing, spanning NASCAR and Formula 1. Windy conditions provided a challenge for NASCAR Cup Series drivers on Sunday. Hear from those who stood on the roof how windy it actually was and the impact it had on the cars throughout the race. As the championship approaches, aggressive driving is on the rise. The spotters describe what they noticed this weekend and why drivers are letting it all hang out. Kyle Busch directed his seemingly weekly frustration on the radio towards Bubba Wallace this week. Wallace’s spotter Freddie fills us in on the battle the two Toyota teammates had for 10th and why he doesn’t agree with Busch calling out the No. 23 for how they raced each other. Ryan Blaney blamed Austin Dillon for wiping him out late in Sunday’s race as Blaney maintained a comfortable playoff standings position. Find out whether the crew agrees with Blaney’s assessment of the accident and why playoff drivers feel entitled when racing around non-title contenders. Now heading to Martinsville Speedway for the Round of 8 elimination race, hear who the guys expect to earn the remaining three spots in the Championship 4 and just how close the battle will be. The Cup race at Kansas and the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin went head-to-head on Sunday afternoon. After much comparison between the two forms of motorsports over the weekend, listen for the table's take on whether or not the events should have run at the same time. Plus, hear their reaction to the culture F1 has created at its events and why it attracted a record-setting crowd. JR Motorsports’ Sam Mayer took out playoff contenders Harrison Burton and Mayer’s teammate Noah Gragson in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race. Mayer, who is not in title contention, expressed remorse afterwards but the guys discuss his actions that ultimately may cost both playoff drivers an opportunity to make the championship race. Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch made comments regarding Cup Series race attendance ahead of Kansas, saying they would like track promoters to do a better job and that recent crowds have been unacceptable. The gang debates whether the drivers are right and what needs to happen to bring more people to the race track. In Reaction Theatre, there’s an F1 invasion, a figure skating discussion, news of a spotter swap and why drivers can’t race nice anymore. Then, Freddie shares insight after attending the Charlotte ROVAL Next Gen test. Plus, the guys talk if every team that currently owns a charter actually deserves it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only three races remain in the NASCAR season. Spotters T.J. Majors and Brett Griffin are in the Bojangles Studio to breakdown the weekend of action from Texas Motor Speedway. Hear the guys react to the (too?) long 500-mile afternoon in the Lone Star State, how absent Freddie Kraft’s driver Bubba Wallace contributed to the attrition of the race and where a strong day leads Brad Keselowski and TJ in the playoff standings. The gang then dives into the continued Kevin Harvick vs Chase Elliott feud. NASCAR spoke to both parties involved last week, warning of serious consequences if their battle continued. Did both drivers abide by that? Should NASCAR be stepping in like this? The guys answer these questions and hear what Harvick said about Elliott post-race on Sunday. Kyle Busch was not very happy with his performance at Texas, vocally complaining about the racing over the radio. He went as far as sharing NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve O’Donnell’s email over his radio. Find out what the crew thinks about Busch doing this and what repercussions it might have. Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe exchanged heated comments during Sunday’s race, as contact between the two cut Briscoe’s tire down. Hamlin wasn’t very happy with how he was raced and delivered a fiery jab over the radio. Hear what he said and how their incident from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course race continues to linger. Following the race, Kyle Busch was asked about the lack of respect on the race track. Busch didn’t hold back in his response, sharing how he believes the younger drivers have negatively impacted the respect shared among competitors. Do the spotters see the same thing in the NASCAR Cup Series? They explain. During last week’s Next Gen test at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, NASCAR confirmed the 2022 aero package. Does the gang agree with even lower horsepower next year? Their responses may surprise you. NASCAR President Steve Phelps gave strong praise for the Next Gen car last week, saying it will cure-all that currently ails NASCAR. Hear what the guys have to say about that comment and whether or not they think it will happen. The pre-race drivers meeting is likely an event of the past moving into 2022 and the table believes that is not a good decision. Listen to why the drivers meeting has served a very valuable purpose previously, even if it’s not competition-related. Charter talk heated up again this week as 23XI Racing’s deal for a second charter fell through. Hear what that says about the current market and how this may impact teams next season. Plus, hear what the spotters would like to see happen to open up the field to more competitors. In Reaction Theatre, Brett is accused of bias, the guys get into a faster car or fastest driver debate, TJ is warned ahead of Kansas and a sleep aid commercial makes its debut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another dramatic NASCAR Cup Series elimination playoff race has the spotters fired up after race weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. Brett Griffin and T.J. Majors are in the Bojangles Studio, while Freddie Kraft calls into the show from the Next Gen test at Charlotte Monday morning. Now that the Round of 8 is set, T.J. talks advancing with Brad Keselowski further than most expected and how the No. 2 team overcame multiple spins on Sunday. Looking ahead to the next three races, Brett asks T.J. to honestly assess the team’s opportunity to advance. Hear who may be favorited moving into the final four races and why there’s no room for error. Kevin Harvick dished payback to Chase Elliott mid-race at the ROVAL, sending Elliott into the Turn 7 wall. The spotters share their initial reactions to the incident, how the fans reacted and the No. 9 team’s ability to stay on the lead lap. Then as Elliott closed back in on Harvick, Harvick made a mistake that eliminated him from the playoffs. Hear the guys talk about how his plan completely backfired. After the first incident, the No. 9 team suffered major rear end damage. The bumper cover then hung off the car for numerous laps before flying off to bring out a debris caution. Why didn’t Elliott get the black flag like NASCAR has done to drivers with loose bumper covers in the past? The crew dissects that call and the tweet that the main NASCAR account sent and later deleted after the yellow flag. Rick Hendrick suggested post-race that NASCAR should now intervene between Elliott and Harvick. Do the spotters agree? They debate and tell us whether they think this rivalry is over, or just getting good. Plus, they predict what to expect between the two in the Round of 8. As William Byron fought for his playoff life late in the race, Tyler Reddick may have had a hand in costing Byron a shot at the win. Hear what the gang says about how the two raced each other. Martin Truex Jr. hung onto his final playoff spot by a thread late in the going after being spun by Joey Hand, who was making his NASCAR debut. Should drivers be able to make their first start in the playoffs? Hear what the guys have to say. Then the crew reacts to Graham Rahal’s tweet about the idea of playoffs in racing versus a season-long championship format. Which is better? Why does NASCAR do playoffs? The guys share some insight. In Reaction Theatre, Kevin Harvick receives no love, someone dares to give Elliott a bold nickname and Christmas caroling starts early. Then, the team makes Championship 4 predictions for both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series heading into the first race of the Round of 8 at Texas Motor Speedway. Plus, hear what experiment Texas is trying in its playoff races this weekend. And is a fan favorite race track coming back to life? Brett has some details. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The celebration is on as Bubba Wallace and Freddie Kraft won their first career NASCAR Cup Series race on Monday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway! Freddie has survived the ongoing celebrations and is coherent enough to talk us through one of the biggest days in his career. Plus, Brett Griffin and T.J. Majors are back from Alabama too and share their takes on the tripleheader of racing. After a special entrance into the Bojangles Studio, Freddie is surprised by his friends and family leaving heartfelt congratulations messages for him to celebrate the big win. After shedding a few tears, the guys breakdown how the No. 23 team won that race. With rain approaching in Monday’s postponed Cup Series race, every lap could have been the last one. T.J. explains what he was telling Brad Keselowski as he battled up front and Freddie shares the details behind the information he relayed to Wallace. Find out how each of them felt about the winning block that the No. 23 car made to seal the deal. Then, we hear about some of the shenanigans from the party that ensued afterwards. History was made at Talladega all weekend long, including each race producing a first-time winner. Hear how the guys felt about the Truck Series finish. Plus, find out what Talladega track president Brian Circhton said to the fans about what a winning vehicle at Talladega should look like. Saturday’s Xfinity Series race was called early due to darkness. How did that happen? Who was responsible for the deciding the start time? What can be done differently to avoid that in the future? And who was technically leading at the time of caution? Get these answers from the crew. Despite a break in weather late Sunday afternoon at Talladega, no attempt was made to run the race due to NASCAR’s policy of only starting a race if the full distance can be run. Is it time to revisit that policy? Hear the guys explain their ideas on what can be done to get as much of the race in as possible on Sunday. The Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL is next on the schedule and playoff eliminations loom. The gang dives into the points drama heading into the Round of 12 finale. Find out what drivers fighting for their championship hopes might have to do on Sunday to stay alive and why it could be chaos. Jimmie Johnson is completing a rookie test as he eyes an Indianapolis 500 start next season. Should the seven-time NASCAR champion attempt to compete in such a dangerous race this late into his career? The guys weigh in. A race winning edition of Reaction Theatre did not disappoint this week. Calls include one from Brett’s fan club, another Cup spotter giving Freddie’s babysitters advice, and a new song from our friend Jeb. Plus, the fans are pumped up after seeing Freddie and Bubba win. Lastly, a rap blows the gang away. Stay tuned for later in the show when Brett makes a big announcement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices