Checkers, Wreckers and What The Heckers

🎙️  Episode 29: Brent Stover – Never Too Much CBS Sports anchor. ARCA Menards play-by-play voice. Country music artist. Former Kansas State cross-country star. And somehow, still not out of breath. In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Brent Stover to talk racing, broadcasting, music, and managing a calendar that would make most people cry. From his days in shorty shorts at K-State...

🏁  Episode 28: Winning Weekend – Haas + Hendrick  🏆 Two teams. Two trophies. One unforgettable  weekend at Iowa Speedway . In this episode of  Checkers, Wreckers & What the Heckers , the crew breaks down all the action from  Iowa Speedway , where both  Haas Factory Team  and  Hendrick Motorsports  left with checkered flags and cornfield celebrations.  Rick Kojan  and  Chris Justice  relive t...

🎙️ Episode 27: Noah Gragson – Feeding the G.O.A.T.s 🐐 This week on Checkers, Wreckers & What the Heckers , we’re joined by the one and only Noah Gragson—NASCAR’s mullet-rockin’, fan-hugging, rulebook-defying wild man himself. We dive into: 🏁 The 100th win for JR Motorsports and what it means to Noah 💪 His unwavering optimism despite a season full of challenges 🌊 Next year’s wild San Diego...

🏁  Episode 26: Yard of Bricks and Making it Stick  🧱🏎️ We’re heading to Indy, and this episode is full-throttle from the green flag! Chad, Chris, and Rick break down the action from the historic  Indianapolis Motor Speedway —including the iconic  Yard of Bricks , and what it meant for the teams, the drivers, and the sport. Chad recaps his weekend watching from home while Chris and Rick bring tra...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie White, head coach of the Indiana Fever and one of the most respected voices in women’s basketball. From her days as a standout player at Purdue to leading the next generation of WNBA stars, Stephanie shares her journey, coaching philosophy, and the powerful impact of women in sports. We dive into her approach to building culture, developing young talent...

Episode 24: Dover Rain and Denny’s Reign In this wet and wild episode of  Checkers, Wreckers and What the Heckers , the crew dives into all the chaos and controversy from Dover Motor Speedway. Rain delays couldn’t wash away Denny Hamlin’s dominance as he danced his way to victory lane, crowning himself king of the Monster Mile. Chad leads the charge as the gang breaks down the Xfinity and Cup Seri...

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Thomas DeBoyace from Lionel Racing—the official diecast of NASCAR—to dive into the world of 1:24 scale chaos and collectibles. Thomas shares what it’s like working behind the scenes on legendary paint schemes, the thrill of the collector's hunt, and yes… the time he got yelled at by Darrell Waltrip. From tales of rare finds to the art of preservin...

Episode 22:  Sonoma – Whiners and Winers Buckle up, because this episode swerves harder than a stock car on old tires! The crew breaks down all the action from Sonoma—yes, including the wine, the whines, and whatever that pit strategy was. We debate whether road courses still deserve a spot on the Cup Series schedule (prepare for strong opinions), argue over whether Cup drivers should be allowed t...

Episode 21: Timothy Pressley – e-Sports Racing Endeavors In this episode of Checkers, Wreckers and What the Heckers , Chad, Rick, and Chris sit down with 18-year-old eSports racer Timothy Pressley from Ashville, NC. Timothy competes full-time in multiple NASCAR iRacing series, including ARCA, Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup, while also tearing it up on the dirt track in his Stock Predator 325 Go-Kart. Th...

Episode 20: The Streets of Chicago In this action-packed episode, Chad, Rick, and Chris take it to the streets—literally—as they dive into all the chaos and excitement from NASCAR’s street races in downtown Chicago. From wild moments on the track to the electric atmosphere in the Windy City, the guys break down every high-speed highlight. The crew also dives into NASCAR Silly Season, exploring the...

Episode 19: Tyler May – The NASCAR Experience In this episode, Chad, Rick, and Chris sit down with Tyler May, Program Manager for the NASCAR Experience, to pull back the curtain on one of the coolest ways fans get up close and personal with the sport they love. From driver Q&As to simulator races and autograph sessions, Tyler gives us an inside look at how NASCAR is bridging the gap between th...

Episode 18: EchoPark and Lime Rock – Busted Brackets Chad, Rick, and Chris are back and fired up in Episode 18 as they dive into a wild weekend of NASCAR action at EchoPark Speedway and Lime Rock Park. From the domination of Corey Heim in the Truck Series to the absolute chaos that unfolded in the Cup race, the crew breaks down every high-speed twist and turn. Things heat up even more when the guy...

Episode 17: Pocono Chad, Rick, and Chris break down all the action from Pocono, dive into the fallout from controversial Mexico City comments, and issue a hilarious new challenge to each other. Plus, they drop a  massive  announcement about a race fan’s dream giveaway you won’t want to miss!

Episode 16: Mexico City 🇲🇽 Chad, Rick, and Chris take the podcast south of the border to break down all the action from the historic NASCAR weekend in Mexico City! From the twists and turns of the Xfinity Series to the drama-packed Cup Series race, the crew dives into standout performances, wild moments, and what this international stop means for the future of the sport. Buckle up—this one’s full...

Rick, Chris and Chad talk Nascar events at Michigan International Speedway.

Chad, Rick and Chris discuss the NASC AR events at Nashville.

Rick and Chris rejoin the show to share their thoughts on the Coke 600 at Charlotte.

Chad has special guests in the studio to talk about the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Rick, Chris and Chad discuss the All Star Weekend at North Wilksboro Speedway and introduce a new segment.

Chad, Rick and Chris talk the good, bad and ugly from the NASCAR weekend at Kansas Motor Speedway.

Rick and Chad are joined by new co-host Chris Justice from Hendrick Motorsports to discuss all the national series events at Texas Motor Speedway.

Rick and Chad talk all things Dega!

Rick and Chad talk NASCAR's return to Rockingham Speedway.

Chad and Rick talk the highs, lows and surprises of Bristol.

Chad is back and he and Rick talk Throwback Weekend at Darlington!