Door Bumper Clear
Door Bumper Clear is a NASCAR podcast now in its 10th year, featuring veteran industry members Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge. The show recaps races, discusses rumors, and offers unfiltered insights from spotters, crew chiefs, and insiders. It combines bold opinions, comedic banter, and an authentic, no-holds-barred approach to motorsports commentary.
Episodes
Chris Rice On Kaulig's Partnership With RAM: "We Were Going To Die"
The gang is all back from the West Coast swing, though we are still down Freddie while he rests his vocal cords up — and this week we invited Mr. Smile himself, Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing, to join us!
We start off by getting background on Chris, the time he spent working with Tommy Baldwin, and everything that Kaulig Racing currently has going on. After that, they dish about Sonoma and the r
San Diego Blew Ray Evernham & Bozi Tatarevic Away
We may be missing Freddie as he is on vocal rest, but we replaced him with TWO beasts of the industry -- Ray Evernham & Bozi Tatarevic!
Tommy starts us off how only he can, and it doesn't take long for us to get knee-deep in all things San Diego. The crew discusses the racing that happened over the weekend, from Tyler Reif coming so close to Sam Mayer's massive hit.
In Spot On, Spot Off, the topic
Chris Lambert: What Sets Denny Apart & Why Spotting Wins Ain't "Easy"
Fresh off a tripleheader weekend of ARCA, Trucks, and Cup at The Tricky Triangle, DBC is back in the studio – once again praising the domination of Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 after his third straight win from the pole.
On this episode, Chris Lambert – spotter for the No. 11 of Denny Hamlin – joins the show as a guest to talk about what’s made the No. 11 team so strong in 2026, his journey into sp
Bubba Wallace & Riley Herbst Talk Hocevar, Replacing Freddie & "Clocking It"
The DBC gang is back in studio after a LONG wreck-filled Cup Race in the Irish Hills of Michigan, this time with a pair of 23XI Racing teammates in Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst.
The episode starts with a recap of both drivers’ weekends, followed by some high praise for Riley Herbst from Bubba Wallace for the teammate he’s been. The group talks about Cleetus McFarland’s performance in the ARCA an
We Finally Got Cleetus McFarland On The Show
This is the episode you've all been waiting for. We're putting 'em on the dash for today's episode as Cleetus McFarland joins the Door Bumper Clear gang remotely this Monday to discuss his latest NASCAR ventures - including Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. But he's not alone. Danny Stockman, aka Downforce Danny, joins us in studio to kick off the month of June right.
Tommy gets c
Remembering Rowdy with Eric Brennan & Tony Hirschman
The NASCAR family lost a member of its Mount Rushmore this week — Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41. And while it may seem like no words can explain the grief the entire racing community feels, we invited his longtime spotter, Tony Hirschman, to the Door Bumper Clear table to share fond memories and mourn along our side.
Also joining us is the newest phenom to hit the booth, Eric Brennan, wh
Live From Fan Day
The following program, Door Bumper Clear, was recorded on Thursday morning, May 21st, at JR Motorsports Fan Day.
As the old saying goes, we saved the best for last. And as the last group to hit the Arby's stage at JRM Fan Day, DBC did not disappoint — or follow the rules for that matter.
Jordan Bianchi shares his thoughts and findings on some silly season speculations affecting drivers like Alex B
Kenny Wallace Wants Fans To Quit B****ing
The always wound-up Kenny Wallace is in studio today with a laugh that can be heard from zip codes away. That’s right, DBC is back in studio on Monday after one of the most unique ‘All-Star’ races NASCAR has ever seen – and Chase Elliott did not.
Kenny gives his honest thoughts on the state of NASCAR, the problems they face, and how COVID changed a lot for the sport. The gang dives into Natalie De
Kurt Busch & Kaden Honeycutt: Imaginary Friends, Weekend of Wins & Brother Kyle
Wipe the mud off your boots and come on in, Watkins Glen campers. We’ve got a packed episode of DBC this week with TWO guests in the house – Truck Series winner Kaden Honeycutt, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch.
After a wet n’ wild weekend up north at Watkins Glen, the gang breaks down all of the chaos and controversy from the Truck race – including a penalty to Freddie’s team that NASCAR resci
Will Kyle Busch or Ryan Preece Be Penalized?
Door Bumper Clear has returned from Texas, and they brought back the pink mini truck driving, tattoo sleeve having, Pacific Northwesterner, Spotter for Alex Bowman, Sam Mayer, Tyler Ankrum, and a guy named Cleetus McFarland — Kevin Hamlin!
They start off the race talking about Bowman's return from having vertigo, Cleetus's development as a racer, and recapping the events from the top 3 NASCAR seri
An Unhinged Episode With Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe
Attention Door Bumper Clear listeners, please buckle up for the ride you are about to experience -- Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe have entered the studio, and the episode you are about to enjoy has clear chaos warnings directly ahead!
In all seriousness, although this episode starts off the rails and never comes back, the Door Bumper Clear crew opens up the show and discusses everything from the up
Before You Blame Cody Ware, Tommy Wants To Speak
At risk of sounding like the well-overdone phrase from the Wizard of Oz, we're not in Kansas anymore — and the Door Bumper Clear crew probably couldn't be more glad about that.
Freddie has read all of your tweets and messages, so he finally got his team owner to join the show! Sam Hunt, the owner of Dean Thompson & Harrison Burton's NOAPS ride, comes in to tell his story of going from driver to ow
We Asked NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell Your Questions
No need to pinch yourselves, Door Bumper Clear fans, this is real! NASCAR's President Steve O'Donnell joins the show, and yes, we are just as shocked as you are.
We start off with Freddie Kraft asking Steve about the topics he saw come up most in a post he put on Twitter, where he asked fans what they would ask NASCAR's President if they could. The topics covered the Next Gen car, stage breaks, an
Mark Martin: Wait, Tommy Baldwin Helped Cleetus Get Into NASCAR?
After a week off from the Cup Series and hopefully a Happy Easter (yes, even for you Denny Bros) — the Door Bumper Clear crew is back and joined by a Hall of Famer in NASCAR and on our guest list, Mark Martin!
To start the show, Mark and the gang rehash all the happenings from this weekend's O'Reilly, Truck, & ARCA Series races at Rockingham. But first, Mark tells the story of how he once tried to
Why Freddie Says Bubba Wallace's Wreck "Can't Happen"
The Door Bumper Clear crew returns from Martinsville after a weekend that seems like it couldn't have gone worse, but things brighten up because we have Todd Gilliland joining us, who is all smiles.
In the opening segment, or B.S. as we like to call it, we cover tons of ground, including the cause for Luke Baldwin's unfortunate wreck, Bubba Wallace's detrimental crash, and why the world of ARCA wa
Debating Darlington Fall Off with Matt Weaver
Your Monday just got a whole lot better - Door Bumper Clear is HERE, and we have Matt Weaver joining us to talk Darlington, short tracks, and ... pizza?
In the opening segment, we cover the whole wide world of racing, starting with the situation surrounding Matt & the Rattler at South Alabama Speedway. The crew then dives into whether or not the race at Darlington lived up to the hype the drivers
Why Did Jon Wood Say He Would Shave His Legs?
Making his triumphant return to the guest seat on Door Bumper Clear, Jon Wood, President of Wood Brothers Racing, joins the crew to discuss the race in Las Vegas, speeding tickets & the end of throwback weekend.
After catching up with what Jon's been up to, the usual suspects, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin & Karsyn Elledge, kick us off with what happened in Las Vegas: speeding penalties galore, Den
Randy LaJoie: Life-Saving Seats, Cleetus, and the Car He Still Hates
It’s Door Bumper Clear’s 400th episode! So, we had to go big with our guest, and there’s no one bigger than Randy LaJoie, a.k.a. “Big Rand.” He joins DBC to talk about Phoenix, his racing seats, and the crazy stories from his racing past.
To open the show, Randy takes us down memory lane with stories about racing Dale Earnhardt, the race car he still hates, and how he got into making life-saving s
Brent Crews: COTA, Cool Suits & The Age vs. Experience Debate
Door Bumper Clear is back and ready to recap the race at Circuit Of The Americas, and this time they are joined by a fresh face to the show and NOAPS series - Brent Crews!
The 17-year-old racing phenom joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin & Karsyn Elledge to discuss his debut and recap the race weekend. We open up learning about Brent's background, how he discovered racing, and how he felt battling
Ryan Blaney On Atlanta, Hocevar & Llama Drama
The gang is back after a race weekend that was turbulent both on track and in the atmosphere, so warm up those bathtubs, Blaney fans! Ryan joins us to talk Atlanta, farm animals, and everything in between.
In the opening segment, Freddie Kraft discusses his call at the end of the race when Bubba Wallace found himself in the lead. And it isn't really an episode of Door Bumper Clear if Tommy Baldwin
Bill France Didn't Want This
If you were expecting Door Bumper Clear to lay up to start the year, think again...The NASCAR world is bursting at the seams with storylines following the Daytona 500 weekend, so you know Freddie, Tommy & Karsyn will have plenty to dive into. They are joined by, as Freddie puts it, one of DBC's "sons", Connor Zilisch!Connor recaps his race & the gang talks about Tyler Reddick's win leading up to a
Bob Pockrass & The Clash: It Should've Stayed in Daytona
Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are back for another season of Door Bumper Clear, and they’re kicking off 2026 with a bang. Veteran motorsports journalist Bob Pockrass joins the crew to break down everything happening in the NASCAR world right now.They dive into the return of the Chase format and debate whether NASCAR made the right call bringing it back. The RAM reality TV show i
Tow-Truck Driver Fights, Victory Lane Falls, & Pastor Tom: The Best of DBC
Every week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by a guest from the NASCAR industry, and we’re never disappointed with the moments it creates. From breaking down the video of a tow-truck driver yelling at Tommy to Connor Zilisch recapping his nasty victory lane fall, we compiled the best moments from Door Bumper Clear this season!Best Moments in order of Appearance:Ryan Bla
Blaney Fan Toaster Baths & Rowdy Fans Getting Lucky: Best of Reaction Theatre
On a special Friday episode of Door Bumper Clear, get ready for some of the wildest, funniest, and most unfiltered moments from Reaction Theatre this season. This “Best of” highlights what makes Door Bumper Clear great, and that’s you, the fans. From rants about action on track to unbelievable hot takes that leave Freddie, Karsyn, and Tommy speechless. Enjoy this compilation of the best moments fr
Christmas Show with Jesse Love: Gabehart Leaving, Trial Update, & Joey’s New Look
Door Bumper Clear is back for our annual Christmas show. On today’s episode, Freddie, Tommy, and Karsyn are joined by the newly crowned Xfinity Series Champion Jesse Love. Jesse talks about how life as a Champion humbles you quickly, especially when you go on vacation with the Baldwin family. He also shares what it’s like racing against some of your best friends and how that dynamic will change wi
Regan Smith & Phoenix: 4 Tires & 2 Hearts Break
Former Cup Series Winner and JR Motorsports Driver, Regan Smith, joins Freddie, Tommy, and Karsyn for the season finale of Door Bumper Clear. Regan and the crew debate Chris Gayle’s call to pit for four tires with the Championship on the line, the aggressive tire compound Goodyear brought to Phoenix, and Cup drivers competing in the lower series. Plus, they dive into the heartbreaking losses of Co
Jordan Bianchi: Race Manipulation, Martinsville Beef & Driver Star Power
The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on this week’s episode of Door Bumper Clear to break down the action from Martinsville. The crew discusses the concern level of Joe Gibbs Racing after both their Championship 4 drivers have engine problems. Then, Freddie gets heated after hearing Sam Mayer’s comments regarding his on-track incident with Jeb Burton
Jimmy Spencer on the State of NASCAR Racing in 2025
Mr. Excitement, Jimmy Spencer, joins Freddie, Tommy, and Karsyn on Door Bumper Clear this week! Jimmy’s tell-it-like-it-is attitude shines bright from the start as he gives us his thoughts on the state of NASCAR racing in 2025, what he really thinks of drivers running half-throttle at Talladega, and why he thinks Austin Hill’s middle finger to the haters is the wrong decision. Plus, the DBC crew d
Mike Forde & Vegas II: Do The Playoffs Hurt Star Power?
Here’s something we didn’t see coming… Mike Forde, NASCAR’s Managing Director for Racing Communications, joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Stephanie Otey on Door Bumper Clear this week! The crew wastes no time as Mike and Freddie jump right in and clear the air of their past disagreements, including a comment Freddie made about the Daytona 500 just a couple of weeks ago. In Spot On Spot Off,
Leigh Diffey & Charlotte: The Hail Roval
Leigh Diffey joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge this week to break down a wild weekend at the Charlotte ROVAL – and yes, that “Hail Roval” move from Ross Chastain on Denny Hamlin is on the menu. The gang covers it all: Austin Hill missing the next round by the exact number of points he lost to suspension, tire wear flipping strategy on its head, chaos in the Truck race & much m
AJ Allmendinger & Kansas II: His Number is on the Building
AJ Allmendinger joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on this week’s episode of Door Bumper Clear to debrief all things Kansas. The crew breaks down the last lap between Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace, Freddie gives his take on why he thinks Denny made the move, and how it’s different from the situation last week with Ty Gibbs. Then, Tommy explains why Justin Allgaier and the 7 te
Tyler Reddick & Loudon: Ty vs. Denny – It’s Game On
Tyler Reddick joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on this week’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. Tyler stops by to recap his less-than-stellar race at New Hampshire, discuss where his 23Xi team needs to improve over the next two weeks to advance deeper into the Playoffs, and explain why the reason he hasn’t won yet isn't because of his new haircut. In Spot On, Spot Off, the crew b
Jeff Burton & Bristol II: S***show for All The Right Reasons
The Mayor, Jeff Burton, joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. Jeff and the DBC crew break down the chaotic Bristol Night Race and how excessive tire wear is exactly what the fan base asked for, and Goodyear delivered. Then, they debate whether or not Justin Allgaier and Connor Zilisch’s pit strategy cost them the win in the Xfinity race. An
Austin Cindric & Jordan Bianchi: Why We Need Playoffs in NASCAR
Austin Cindric and Jordan Bianchi join Freddie Kraft and Karsyn Elledge this week on Door Bumper Clear. With Tommy out this week, Jordan had to bring the fire, and he did not disappoint. The crew debates if 2025 is Denny Hamlin’s year to finally win the Championship and get career win number 60 at Phoenix, Austin explains why NASCAR is better off with a Playoff format, and Jordan hints towards the
TJ's Back & The Southern 500: Is Briscoe the Favorite?
TJ Majors joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. TJ picks up right where he left off, immediately bringing the energy with some light-hearted jabs at the DBC crew. They debate if Chase Briscoe’s Southern 500 win makes him a legit Championship contender, Chandler Smith’s comments on perfecting his craft, and penalties should have been given o
Jeff Gluck & Daytona: Blame it on Freddie
Jeff Gluck joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. Freddie breaks down Bubba Wallace’s wreck that took out nearly half the field, Tommy explains why fuel mileage made Daytona a good race, and Jeff shares why the 2026 schedule raises concerns for fans in certain regions of the country. Plus, the crew analyzes how Ryan Blaney went from 13th to
Bob Pockrass & Richmond: Tire Falloff is King
Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge in the Door Bumper Clear studio this week! Bob helps break down Austin Dillon's triumphant win at Richmond Raceway, which not only serves as redemption from his controversial win last year but also punches his ticket to the NASCAR Playoffs. Alex Bowman might have finished second, but his frustration with lap traffic
Connor Zilisch & Josh Williams: Hard Hits at the Glen
Connor Zilisch and his spotter, Josh Williams, join Freddie Kraft and Tommy Baldwin at the table this week for another episode of Door Bumper Clear. Connor breaks down his scary fall in Victory Lane following his win in the Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen, and the guys poke fun at his expense. The crew debates whether Austin Hill intentionally wrecked Michael McDowell, whether NASCAR should en
Iowa & Tyler Courtney: Aero Blocking at a Short Track
Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are back for another episode of Door Bumper Clear. This week they’re joined by High Limit Sprint Car Series driver Tyler Courtney ahead of one of the biggest dirt races of the year, the Knoxville Nationals. The crew recaps the wild sequence of cautions that helped William Byron save enough fuel to pick up the win, NASCAR’s decision not to throw the
Indy & Mark Martin: Freddie is a Brickyard 400 Winner
Mark Martin joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge this week for a brand-new episode of Door Bumper Clear. Freddie is fresh off his first Brickyard 400 win as a spotter and tells us all about the post-race celebration that went deep into the morning. It was the perfect week for Mark Martin to join the show, as JR Motorsports celebrated its 100th win on Saturday. Mark was the 1st dr
Ty Dillon & Dover: The Race for $1 Million
Ty Dillon joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. Ty breaks down his career arc that’s led him to racing for $1 Million this weekend at Indy. Then the crew talks about NASCAR’s decision to dry the track and restart the race with 14 laps to go, Denny Hamlin’s second straight Dover win, and possible schedule changes for 2026. Plus, we play some
Michael McDowell & Sonoma: SVG is the Road Course G.O.A.T.
Michael McDowell joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge for another episode of Door Bumper Clear. The crew recaps a dominating day at Sonoma for Shane Van Gisbergen, Freddie and Bubba’s great points day, and the scuffle between pit crews. The DBC crew debates if Shane Van Gisbergen is the greatest Road Course racer of all time, how far he will go in the Playoffs, and Ram’s proposed
Chicago with Erik Jones: Squashing Beef, Caution Calls & Spotting With A Telescope
DBC is back from the streets of Chicago with Cup Series driver Erik Jones to recap all of the action from the Windy City. From angry drivers to outrageous Reaction Theatre calls, this show has it all.In Spot On/Spot Off, they discuss SVG’s move past Zilisch in the Xfinity race, drivers feuding with each other, Bowman & Bubba squashing their beef, and NASCAR’s caution call following Cody Ware’s har
Atlanta 2 with Ryan Blaney: Atlanta Awards Aggression
Blaney is back! DBC returns from Echo Park Speedway in Atlanta and welcomes back NASCAR Champion Ryan Blaney for his second appearance on the show this season. A lot went down in Atlanta, and the group covers it all. In Spot On/Spot Off, they discuss Ty Dillon calling out Hamlin fans saying “I beat your favorite driver,” Alex Bowman saying the leader was “a sitting duck,” whether or not Atlanta sh
Pocono with Kelly Crandall: Tricky To Pass, Freddie’s Drinking Game & Driver #77
DBC is back from Pocono and welcomes in motorsports journalist Kelly Crandall to go over all of the moments from the NASCAR world over the weekend. From Dale Jr.’s debut as a crew chief to Carson Hocevar’s continued rivalry with Ricky Stenhouse Jr, there was plenty to talk about. In Spot On/Spot Off, the group discusses Kyle Busch’s comments on Dale Jr. serving as the crew chief for Connor Zilisc
Mexico with Matt Weaver: Pro Ass Whoopin’
The DBC gang is back from Mexico and welcome in racing journalist Matt Weaver to break down an unforgettable weekend of racing, wild stories from the road, and one electric win for Daniel Suárez. Freddie shares his travel tales—tequila shots, scorpion shooters, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.They dig into everything from SVG’s late-race charge to Connor Zilisch’s bold moves, Cars
Michigan with Ricky Stenhouse Jr: Settling Old Beefs, Fasting & Fighting An Octopus
You’re going to want to buckle in for this one. DBC is back from Michigan and welcomes Ricky Stenhouse Jr to recap the weekend and settle old beef with Tommy. After an eventful weekend, Tommy, Freddie, Karsyn & Ricky have a lot to cover. In Spot On/Spot Off, the group discusses how fuel strategy impacted the finish, Denny Hamlin once again saying, “I beat your favorite driver,” chaos at the end o
Nashville with Jeff Dickerson: Toasters, Taming Hocevar & Turning Up The Horsepower
Door Bumper Clear is back from Music City to recap all of the action from Nashville with special guest Jeff Dickerson, co-owner of Spire Motorsports. With Spire making headlines on and off the track, Jeff and the group certainly have a lot to cover. In Spot On/Spot Off presented by Fox Factory Vehicles, the group discusses Jim France nearing a deal to fund a Spire car, Nashville Superspeedway's e
Larry Mac: Charlotte Stopped The Bleeding
This week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by NASCAR legend Larry McReynolds to break down an action-packed Memorial Day weekend. From Charlotte’s surprising results to spotter stand chaos, hot takes on pit calls, Talladega stories, and Hall of Fame nominations—this episode has it all.In Spot On/Spot Off, the crew breaks down Justin Allgaier’s decision to stay out despi
Live From JRM Fan Day & Jordan Bianchi Has Breaking News
Door Bumper Clear is live on Sirius XM at JRM Fan Day Presented by Bass Pro Shops! Freddie Kraft and Karsyn Elledge welcome Jordan Bianchi on the Lionel stage to preview Kyle Larson's Double, The CARS Tour's breakthrough race on FS1, Austin Cindric's future at Penske and more. The group also opens the discussion up to the fans for #AskDBC. It's a live and unfiltered episode that you won't want to
North Wilkesboro with Derek Kneeland: It’s Time For A Points Race
This week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge welcome Kyle Busch’s spotter, Derek Kneeland, on the show to talk about an eventful All-Star weekend from North Wilkesboro. From near-invisible choose cones to unhappy drivers after the race, there is plenty to talk about.In Spot On/Spot Off, the group discusses Layne Riggs saying he “didn’t do anything wrong” when racing Corey Heim for t
Kansas with Austin Dillon: Is Larson’s Biggest Threat Himself?
This week Austin Dillon joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on DBC to recap everything from Kansas. From flipping birds to rotating Championship tracks, the group had a lot of ground to cover. In Spot On/Spot Off, the group debates Carson Hocevar's middle finger gesture in the Truck race, NASCAR electing not to throw a late race debris yellow, who is Kyle Larson's biggest champi
367 - Texas with Rodney Childers: Russian Roulette Racing
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge welcome in legendary NASCAR crew chief Rodney Childers to break down the weekend of racing at Texas. From a treacherous track to navigate to alternating strategies, the group had a lot to discuss. In Spot On/Spot Off, the group debates grass vs turf infields, Justin Allgaier’s on-track incident with Kris Wright, Michael McDowell’s
366 - Kyle Busch On Talladega: "You're Penalized By Trying"
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by one of the most anticipated DBC guests in show history: Kyle Busch. After a weekend of racing at Talladega, the group discusses the major moments from on and off the track. Kyle talks about his son Brexton’s rise through the ranks as a young driver and shares what it was like to race against him on dirt. In Spot On/Sp
365 - Bristol & Steve Park: The Purest Ass Kicking
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by former NASCAR Cup Series driver Steve Park. Fresh off of the Kyle Larson-dominated Cup & Xfinity races at Bristol, the group dives into the hot topics surrounding the racing over the weekend. But first, Steve Park shares some legendary stories about his time racing with Tommy, and the moment Dale Earnhardt asked him t
364 - Darlington with Tony Hirschman: Larson's Not So Grrreat Day
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by veteran NASCAR Cup Series spotter Tony Hirschman. Martinsville might have been two weeks ago, but Hirschman is still fired up over the Xfinity Series race, and he's got good reason to be heated since he was the spotter that night for Taylor Gray. He also reveals his unusual path to spotting, which saw him starting wit
363 - Martinsville with Mark Martin: If They Can't Play Nice, Take them Off The Schedule
NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on Door Bumper Clear this week. The group unpacks the action from Martinsville, including: Sammy Smith's late race dive bomb move on the last lap, should NASCAR let drivers fight it out after the race, Tommy's son Luke's Truck Series debut, Steve Phelps promoted to NASCAR Chairman, and more. Plus, the Sh*t Show
362 - Homestead with Jamie McMurray: Larson's Road To G.O.A.T Status
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by former driver and current TV analyst Jamie McMurray-and have a big surprise for Jamie.The crew breaks down Kyle Larson's dominant weekend, the status of Homestead getting NASCAR Championship weekend back, Justin Allgaier's late race win in the Xfinity Series and more. Plus, Blaney fans are back in the tub on Reaction
361 - Vegas & Slugger Labbe: Stories We Probably Shouldn't Tell
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by Toyota Racing Development’s Slugger Labbe—and there’s a lot to unpack.The crew breaks down Christopher Bell’s heads-up move to pit in the No. 19’s box, a slew of pit road mistakes, Josh Berry’s big win, and Fontana’s questionable return. Plus, Karsyn keeps the boyfriend search alive in Reaction Theatre, and we dive in
360 - Phoenix & Kevin Hamlin: A Right Hook is a Right Hook
This week on DBC Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by Hendrick Motorsports Spotter Kevin Hamlin -- and they have plenty to talk about. The DBC Crew debates NASCAR’s decision to not suspend Austin Cindric, the approval process, and option tires creating what Freddie calls, “the best Phoenix race ever.” Plus fan favorites, Reaction Theatre, #AskDBC, Shitshow Hall of Fame, a
359 - COTA & Connor Zilisch: Just Admit When You F*** Up
Connor Zilisch joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on Door Bumper Clear this week. The group unpacks the action from COTA, including: Connor's first Xfinity win of the season, his Cup debut, Chastain refusing to comment on his lap 1 Mellon-bomb move on Chase Elliott, brilliant pit strategy from Joe Gibbs Racing, NASCAR not policing track limits in turn 6, and more. Plus find out
358 - Atlanta & Noah Gragson: Is Dirty Driving The New Way?
Noah Gragson joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on Door Bumper Clear this week. The crew breaks down all the action from this weekend’s race in Atlanta including NASCAR’s decision to throw the caution on the final lap, multiple drivers feeling frustrated with Carson Hocevar’s aggression on-track, and Austin Hill’s dominance on drafting tracks in the Xfinity Series. Timestamps:0
357 - Bubba & Butterbean: All Gas, No Brakes
Bubba Wallace joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on Door Bumper Clear this week to recap an eventful Speedweeks in Daytona. The crew discusses the late-race crashes that set up a wild finish, Ryan Preece’s wheelie and flip, and so much more!0:00 – Bubba Wallace16:18 – Butterbean Queen Conversation29:29 – Spot on Spot Off56:56 – Reaction Theatre1:05:52 - #AskDBC1:07:24 – Shitsho
356 - Ryan Blaney: Starting Off with a Bang
Freddie Kraft is joined by Tommy Baldwin, Karsyn Elledge, and Ryan Blaney to recap the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The DBC crew breaks down all the run-ins from “The Madhouse”, and debate whether or not Bowman Gray deserves a points race after last night. They also break down the new rule changes NASCAR imposed in the offseason, discuss why Tommy and Freddie weren’t invited to Ryan’s wedding, an
DBC's Best of 2024 Reaction Theatre
The episode you've been waiting all offseason for, an hour-long compilation of the wackiest and wildest Reaction Theatre calls sent in by our fans from the 2024 season. We've hand-picked the best ones from the 4,000+ calls we received throughout the year. Reminisce the best moments, including: debating why Joel Edmonds isn't married and why Brett blocks so many people on Twitter. Plus, you'll hear
355 | Phoenix: Logano’s Win May Prompt Playoff Changes & Joel Edmonds Joins
Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, and Casey Boat are joined by DBC fan favorite, Joel Edmonds, to recap Phoenix and put a bow on the 2024 NASCAR season. Joey Logano wins the championship with the worst average finish of any champion ever – does this make his title illegitimate and will we see any changes to the Playoff format? Team Penske has now won all 3 Next Gen championships, can anyone
354 | Martinsville: A Chevy Blockade, A Suspicious Slow-Down, And A Wall-Ride
Casey Boat, TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, and Freddie Kraft are back from the Round of 8 elimination race at Martinsville and are joined in-studio by The Teardown’s Jeff Gluck. With all the controversy surrounding the closing laps, is this year’s Championship 4 tainted? Was Chevy’s blockade fair or foul? Freddie shares his insider perspective on what happened to Bubba Wallace down the stretch, includi
353 | Miami: The Greatest Playoff Race…Ever?
Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, and Casey Boat are back from the NASCAR Cup Series race in Miami to recap possibly the best Playoff race ever. We’re also joined by a special guest, PRN broadcasting legend Doug Rice, as he shares iconic racing stories and favorite memories from the broadcast booth over the years. We discuss if Denny Hamlin’s reaction was justified after his driver, Tyler R
352 | Joey Logano: From First Out to First In
TJ Majors and Freddie Kraft are back from Las Vegas to recap the opening race from the Round of 8 and are joined by Casey Boat and Executive Director of the CARS Tour, Kip Childress. Is Joey Logano now the Championship favorite after nifty fuel-saving landed him in victory lane and locked into Phoenix? Was Tyler Reddick’s move on Chase Elliott fair or foul? What happened to Kyle Larson and Denny H
351 | Roval Recap with Leigh Diffey & Bob Pockrass
Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, and Casey Boat are joined by NBC Sports PxP announcer, Leigh Diffey, and FOX Sports reporter, Bob Pockrass, to recap the Charlotte Roval Round of 12 elimination race. Bob gives us the scoop on next steps for Hendrick Motorsports after Alex Bowman’s DQ resulted in Joey Logano making the Round of 8 instead of Bowman. Leigh shares his favorite stories from the broadcast
350 | Talladega: Who Caused the Biggest Wreck in NASCAR History?
TJ Majors, Brett Griffin, and Freddie Kraft are back from Talladega to recap the first NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs race at the legendary superspeedway, with Andrew Kurland filling in as host. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. becomes the third different driver this post-season to play Playoff spoiler, how much chaos do surprise winners throw into the Playoff picture? Plus, NASCAR’s decision to tow cars back to p
349 | Kansas: Rodney’s DVP Rage, Kyle Busch’s Calamity and Playoff Spoilers
We welcome Casey Boat back in studio with Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Freddie Kraft to recap the weekend action from Kansas. Ross Chastain managed to serve as ‘playoff spoiler’ for the 2nd straight season, how disruptive is that for the overall Playoff picture? Was Chase Briscoe fair or foul for squeezing Kyle Busch into the wall while trying to stay on the lead lap? With Josh Berry being parked
348 | Bristol: The Kyle Larson 500 and TJ’s Xfinity Misadventures with Dale
Bristol’s fall race delivered a drastically different product versus what we saw during the spring and the gang’s all here to recap it. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, and Karsyn Elledge break down the lack of tire falloff and how Kyle Larson managed to dominate at The Last Great Colosseum. Which driver moving onto the Round of 12 was the biggest surprise and how significant is Corey Lajo
347 | Watkins Glen Produces Playoff Chaos and Connor Zilisch Joins
Watkins Glen provided plenty of excitement yesterday, shaking up the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ picture. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, and Karsyn Elledge break down everything from The Glen and are joined by Connor Zilisch to recap the young driver's win in his Xfinity Series debut. Was Chris Buescher’s move on Shane Van Gisbergen during the final lap a clean pass? What’s happened to D
346 | Atlanta: The Sign is Falling! Plus, Mayo Missiles and Charter Drama
Karsyn Elledge, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, and Brett Griffin are back from Atlanta to recap the opening race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The guys debate how to encourage harder racing at drafting tracks and summarize all the Playoff chaos we saw Sunday. Is Kyle Larson going through a rough stretch and what was with Denny Hamlin’s rear-racing strategy? Plus, with teams still holding out on NA
345 | Chase’s Cinderella Clinch & Reddick’s Two Darlington Stripes
Karsyn Elledge, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Freddie Kraft are back from “The Track Too Tough to Tame” to recap a wild regular season finale. The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff field is officially set, with two bubble-buster drivers making the dance at the last minute: Harrison Burton & Chase Briscoe. Freddie breaks down a frustrating night for his driver, Bubba Wallace, and the guys analyze the
344 | Daytona: Playoff Bubble Busted, Harrison Burton & Ryan Truex Join
Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors are back from Daytona and joined in-studio by Karsyn Elledge to break down one of the biggest upset wins in years. We hear from both Daytona winners, Harrison Burton & Ryan Truex, with Ryan hanging around for the entire episode. Is the legitimacy of the Playoff format in jeopardy after the last place full-time driver earned an automatic bid? How badly does Toyota’s scre
343 | Michigan Recap & Kyle Larson’s New Nickname
Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, and TJ Majors are joined by Karsyn Elledge on this week’s show to recap a rain-delayed Michigan race. Was NASCAR’s decision to throw the late-race caution at Michigan for Martin Truex Jr. the right call? Is Tyler Reddick the new championship favorite? What did the guys think of Corey LaJoie’s backstretch flip? The crew also reacts to last week’s penalty announcements
342 | Richmond: What Won’t You Do For A Win?
Casey Boat, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, and Brett Griffin are back after NASCAR’s summer break to recap a wild finish at Richmond. Austin Dillon’s decision to dump both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin elicits some strong reactions from the guys, and a debate ensues on how NASCAR’s win-and-in format enables this type of racing. Denny and Joey had strong words post-race, along with other Cup Series drive
341 | Off Week: Connor Zilisch, Jesse Love, and Todd Gilliland Talk Rising Through NASCAR's Ranks
Just because there's no NASCAR on-track action this week doesn't mean DBC, or Dirty Mo Media at large, is taking a break! Young Trackhouse phenom, Connor Zilisch, makes another appearance on the show, along with his good pal and Xfinity Series driver for Richard Childress Racing, Jesse Love. Plus, Cup Series driver for Front Row Motorsports, Todd Gilliland, joins the show to talk about his racing
