Four Wide Pod: A NASCAR Podcast

In this episode, the hosts sit down to talk about the recent NASCAR awards and the moments that stood out to them. With four different perspectives in the mix, the conversations get lively, the debates get honest, and a few unexpected sparks fly in the best way. The crew opens up about how much they value mature discussions, listening to each other, and calling out great points when they hear them...

The crew fires up a throwback and a look ahead in one episode, diving into NASCAR’s young guns era of the 2000s when future stars like Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Kevin Harvick, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. stepped in as legends like Darrell Waltrip, Dale Jarrett, and Rusty Wallace rode off into the sunset. It was the moment NASCAR had to rebuild its star power and find a new identity. Fast forward to...

The 2025 NASCAR season is finally in the books, and the Four Wide Pod crew has a lot to unpack from the Phoenix finale. Denny Hamlin led over 200 laps and still came up short, while Kyle Larson’s two-tire call turned out to be the winning move that locked up the championship. The guys break down what went right, what went wrong, and how the season ended on a mix of strategy and heartbreak. They al...

(Sorry for the delay in getting this out. We had some technical issues with our Podcast studio, and we were awaiting support from the platform. It's here now though!) On this episode of the Four Wide Pod, we break down William Byron’s clutch win at Martinsville that locked him into the Championship 4. From leading 304 of 500 laps to making the late-race pass that secured his spot, Byron showed why...

This episode of the Four Wide Podcast breaks down the fallout from Talladega, Chase Briscoe’s clutch win, and how it reshapes the NASCAR playoff picture. The crew discusses the ongoing lawsuit affecting the sport, JRM’s multi-driver strategy, standout Truck and Xfinity performances, and Austin Hill’s plate-race dominance. They also dive into Hendrick Motorsports’ struggles, key playoff contenders...

It’s getting crowded in NASCAR, and there aren’t enough seats for butts. This week on the Four Wide Pod , we break down all the moves shaking up the garage: Justin Haley’s exit from Spire Motorsports, Harrison Burton navigating his next chapter from AM Racing, and Viking Motorsports replacing Matt DiBenedetto... leaving fans and drivers alike wondering why. We recap the Xfinity Series race that ha...

The Roval weekend delivered chaos, history, and high-stakes playoff drama across every NASCAR series. From Shane van Gisbergen’s flawless drive in the Cup race to Corey Heim’s record-breaking Truck Series victory, this episode breaks down it all. We dive into the wild start at the Roval, where multiple incidents tested driver accountability—highlighted by Grant Enfinger owning up to his mistake. C...

Kansas brought fireworks to the playoffs. Denny Hamlin fenced Bubba Wallace and sparked a new round of drama, while Chase Elliott’s overtime win locked him into the Round of 8. The playoff picture is now razor-thin with Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, and Tyler Reddick living on the bubble and everything to lose at the Roval. In Xfinity, Brandon Jones scored the win, but the real story is who has the...

Corey Heim made history at New Hampshire by capturing his ninth win of the season, tying Greg Biffle’s long-standing single-season Truck Series record. Tensions also boiled over at JGR when Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs collided during the Cup Playoff Round of 12, a clash that has shaken team dynamics. On the Cup side, Ryan Blaney’s win secured his spot in the Round of 8 and pushed him deeper into cha...

A special treat for all of you Four Wide Racing Lovers, Brayton Laster joins us in talking about the "pinch me moment," when he went to Bristol, his race in general, and his thoughts on being a NASCAR fan while racing in the industry. A very insightful conversation, and we thank him as always for being on! Christopher Bell rang the loudest bell at Bristol, stealing the spotlight in the Cup race wh...

Gateway gave us one wild weekend. Denny Hamlin came through with a win from the pole and didn’t hold back after the checkered flag, telling fans to jump on the bandwagon or get run over by it. Love him or hate him, there is no denying that he has a real shot at the ship. Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson got tangled up in a wreck that has everyone wondering what the possible implications and drawbacks a...

We are back and we’re breaking down a weekend at Darlington and Portland! The “Lady in Black” was as tough as ever, but she couldn’t stop Chase Briscoe from putting on an absolute clinic, in which he brought an old school tail whoopin to the field . We’ll talk about how Briscoe's dominant performance got him into the next round of the playoffs and the internal woes of playoff hopefuls like Bowman...

The crew is back and breaking down Ryan Blaney’s dramatic win in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, where he edged Daniel Suárez by just 0.031 seconds in a four-wide finish! We discuss the differing strategies, the heartbreak of being wrecked, and the thrills of victory. We also recap the playoff drama... Alex Bowman clinched the final spot despite finishing 36th due to the "big one," involving B...

We’re kicking things off with a Richmond NASCAR Weekend Recap that had no shortage of drama: Austin Dillon pulls off redemption at Richmond, locking in his sixth career Cup win and becoming the first back-to-back Cook Out 400 winner in 15 years! He led 107 laps and held off both Ryan Blaney and a hard-charging Alex Bowman. Meanwhile, Bubba Wallace looked like the car to beat—dominating Stage 2 unt...

This week, the crew dives into all things NASCAR; from Corey Heim’s Truck Series dominance and Austin Hill’s aggressive racing style to SVG’s road course mastery, sparking fan debates. We break down the impact of stage racing on strategy, driver moves shaking up the garage, and why maturity matters behind the wheel. Plus, predictions for upcoming races, Richmond’s rich history, tire management ove...

This short trailer gives you a glimpse of what we’re all about: honest takes, real conversations, and a passion for NASCAR. We’re not analysts in two-piece or race suits. We're just four friends who love racing and want to talk about it in the same way. If you're into race-day debates, storylines that matter, and keeping up with the sport from people who care about it. Follow us into the pack and...

We’re diving into the latest shakeups across NASCAR: driver changes, team dynamics, and what it all means for on-track performance. We talk big moves in the Craftsmen Truck Series, a bigger Xfinity win for Ford, and the Cup Series’ ongoing fight with the Next Gen car. There’s also some back and forth on messy media stories, rumors about team mergers, and how it all affects the fan side of things....

In this episode of the Four Wide Podcast, the crew recaps a headline-making weekend in NASCAR. Bubba Wallace captured a historic victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He survived two overtime restarts, unpredictable weather, and late-race pressure by Kyle Larson to secure his third career Cup Series win and punch his ticket to the playoffs. Meanwhile, in the Xfinity Series, Austin Hill stirred u...

This week, we break down all the twists from Dover — Denny Hamlin grabs another win, but it’s Chase Elliott who dominated the stat sheet with 238 laps led, only to lose it all after a controversial two-tire call on the final pit stop. We dive into how that decision could affect his playoff momentum and what Ty Dillon’s underdog P20 means as he sneaks into the In-Season Challenge finale. It might n...

This week on the Four Wide Podcast, we break down all the action from a wild weekend in wine country. The Xfinity Series saw 18-year-old Connor Zilisch steal the spotlight, fending off road-course ace Shane van Gisbergen in an electric final-lap duel. It was Zilisch’s third win of the season — and easily his most impressive yet — as he led the most laps and proved he’s here to stay. Then in Sunday...

Shane van Gisbergen makes history: he becomes the first driver since Kyle Busch (2016) to sweep both Xfinity and Cup races from the pole —leading 27 of 50 laps in Xfinity, then 26 of 75 in Cup at Chicago. He also passes Marcos Ambrose to become the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR Cup history. Bonus stat: SVG is the first rookie since Denny Hamlin (2006) to score two Cup wins in a rookie s...

Atlanta was wild this weekend. Joey Logano grabbed the Busch Light Pole Award with a blazing 30.979-second lap at 178.96 mph , marking his third career pole at Atlanta —but that wasn’t the headline. Chase Elliott stole the show in the Quaker State 400 , leading 41 laps and edging out Brad Keselowski by just 0.168 seconds to score his first win of the 2025 season and the 20th of his Cup career . It...

This week on Four Wide , we break down Chase Briscoe’s statement win at Pocono, where he led 72 laps and secured his third career Cup Series victory. Denny Hamlin came up just short after starting on pole, while Ryan Blaney battled through a failed cooling system and brought it home in third before being treated for heat exhaustion. We also look ahead to a busy weekend with the Truck Series making...

The Four Wide crew breaks down a wild weekend south of the border, where chaos and cautions ruled Mexico City in both the Xfinity and Cup races. From strategy shakeups to unexpected frontrunners, we recap who handled the road course best—and who left frustrated. Then, we look ahead to the tricky triangle at Pocono and what to expect as the field resets on an oval unlike any other.

Michigan delivered drama with fuel strategy shaking up the finish—Denny Hamlin played it smart while others ran dry. We dive into how it all unfolded, who got burned, and what it means heading into Mexico City. Plus, we preview NASCAR’s debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the challenges of racing at altitude, and which drivers we’ve got our eyes on.