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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