Four Wide Pod: A NASCAR Podcast

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 overlook, and bold picks like Austin D...

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.

We also look at Leigh Diffey’s grow...

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 up controversy after making contact ...

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 not look flashy, but it’s a massive ...

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’s Cup Series race, SVG reminded eve...

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 season, with one already at Mexico City...

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 was an intense race with 46 lead change...

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 its debut at Lime Rock Park’s tight,...

In Episode 18 of Four Wide, we dive into the thrilling action from the 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, where Ryan Blaney secured his first win, leading 139 of the 300 laps and clinching a spot in the playoffs (Finally, Blaney fans can breathe!)

A significant moment in the race occurred on Lap 106 when Carson Hocevar contacted Ricky Stenhouse Jr., ending Stenhouse's day and sparking post-race tensions. Stenhouse ...

This week, we’re hanging out with NASCAR’s one and only Brayton “Pizza Man” Laster — talking all things racing, pizza, and everything in between. Brayton gives us the inside scoop on how he got into the sport, the ups and downs of his week in Charlotte, and how he’s built a brand that’s as bold as his driving.

We’re also diving into one of the wildest stories from the Coke 600 — Ross Chastain’s ride from worst to first — and what it...

In this episode of the Four Wide Podcast, we break down Kyle Larson’s boring win at Kansas, where he dominated the field and held strong through late-race wear on his race car. We dive into what made his performance stand out, how tire strategy played a role, and what this means for the rest of the season.

Then, we shift gears to preview the upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race. From format changes to key drivers to watch, we’re preparing ...

This week on Four Wide, we delve into the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, where Austin Cindric clinched his first win of the season. However, the race was not without controversy. Post-race inspections disqualified Ryan Preece and Joey Logano due to rear spoiler violations, reshuffling the final standings.

Beyond the penalties, we critically examine the current superspeedway package. The race's lack of significant incide...

Strap in and fire up those engines — the boys are back in the garage recapping all the chaos and glory from Rockingham! We’re breaking down Jesse Love’s statement run, Tyler Ankrum’s clutch win, and the drama that came with a post-race DQ twist. From tire strategy to tempers flaring, we’ve got all the hot takes and behind-the-scenes chatter you won’t want to miss. Grab a seat and tune in — this one’s got everything but a green-whit...