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Door Bumper Clear is back from an eventful weekend at COTA. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft break down the numerous attempts at overtime needed in the race and discuss Daniel Suarez’s aggressive actions on the cool-down lap. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys talk about how the caution-free stage breaks threw a wrench in the strategy, how NASCAR enforced track limit rules over the weekend, why Bubba Wallace is too hard on himself and whether or not Ryan Preece should back-up his strongly worded post race comments. In #AskDBC Freddie tells us about his too close for comfort encounter with a rattlesnake and the guys give their thoughts on Kurt Busch’s new role at 23XI Racing.  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

Door Bumper Clear is joined by special guest NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams to discuss his infamous move parking on the front stretch during Saturday’s race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft ask Josh about his experience going to the NASCAR hauler, his attempt at getting a TV interview, and how no practice affected the quality of racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys break down why Josh’s disqualification was unjustified, Justin Allgaier’s comments on how Atlanta’s new configuration races, how Brad Keselowski lost the race on the last lap of the Cup Series race, and Chad Knaus’ interview regarding Hendrick Motorsports’ colossal penalty. Plus, hear fans react to Josh’s infamous parking job, Daniel Hemric wrecking Parker Kligerman, and Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin’s hilarious porta john interaction in Reaction Theatre. 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 Door Bumper Clear studio is back to full capacity as Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft have returned from the Phoenix race weekend. The guys discuss William Byron’s early season success, debate if the caution for Aric Almirola cutting a tire was thrown too early, and explain why Hendrick Motorsports had parts confiscated after practice. In Spot On, Spot Off, the table explains why Ryan Blaney could be lying about his thoughts about the new short track package, how Kevin Harvick’s pit stop strategy lost him the race, JR Motorsports and Kaulig Racing’s aggressive teammate battles, and what variables NASCAR needs to consider bringing the choose cone to road courses races this year. Plus, hear their thoughts on Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain’s contact late in Sunday’s race. 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

As the famous saying goes “What happens in Vegas, gets discussed on the show - or at least that's the saying we’re going with. After returning from Vegas, a lonesome Freddie Kraft invites The Athletic’s Motorsports writer Jordan Bianchi to recap everything that went down in Sin City.  The two discuss Chase Elliott’s sudden snowboarding injury that sidelined the driver of the 9, who are the top candidates to fill Kevin Harvick’s seat at Stewart Haas Racing, the controversial caution and non-cautions that impacted the end of the race, the Dirty Mo Ultimate experience suite and much more.  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

A sleep deprived Brett Griffin and T.J Majors have returned to Door Bumper Clear to recap this past weekend’s rain-delayed Auto Club Speedway race. They discuss the crazy California weather during the weekend, Kyle and Kurt Busch’s record breaking stat, predict how many wins Kyle will get this year, and reveal how his attitude changed winning his first race for Richard Childress Racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, hear what the guys have to say about NASCAR selling the majority of Auto Club Speedway’s property, who is to blame for the Stage 2 restart pileup, an unlikely driver defending Kyle Busch’s driving skills, and T.J. explaining why his Xfinity Series driver spun out another driver. Plus, Brett explains in #AskDBC why SMT data is hurting young drivers coming into the sport. 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

Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are back on Door Bumper Clear to recap the action from the Daytona 500. The guys discuss why the superspeedway package for the NASCAR Cup Series makes it difficult to pass, whether or not Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon should have started on the front row on the last restart during Sunday’s race, and what aspect of the TV broadcast fans were complaining about the most. In Spot On, Spot Off, (27:07) the table discusses why there should be changes to the Daytona 500 practice schedule, how JR Motorsports should have won the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, which driver mistakenly blamed Brad Keselowski for a late-race wreck, and why Kyle Busch needs to move on from the Joe Gibbs Racing split. In Reaction Theatre, (58:12) hear what fans have to say about Cup Series cars being slower than Xfinity Series cars, a driver’s new hair, and a recap of Sunday’s race in song form. 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 Door Bumper Clear 2023 season is underway as the gang is back from the Clash at the LA Coliseum. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft talk discussing getting home at 7 am, Austin Dillon wrecking Bubba Wallace and the future of the clash. First up in Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses NASCAR’s recent rule changes regarding stage breaks at road courses, the choose rule at Superspeedways, Ross Chastain’s Martinsville wall ride, and mufflers. Hear what rules they like and dislike and find out what other rules NASCAR should consider adding. Then, the guys comment on NASCAR’s first podium celebration after the race. They debate if NASCAR should implement podiums for the whole season and discuss why driver introductions were messy. Kyle Busch comments on the race’s 16 cautions and aggressive nature. The spotters explain how drivers should take safety into effect when making aggressive moves and talk about if NASCAR should have started penalizing drivers. Next, the guys discuss Auto Club Speedway not hosting NASCAR races in 2024. Brett explains the importance of having a track in the Los Angeles market and tells the table what track NASCAR should consider going to in the area. Finally, the spotters explain why teams are asking for more than double their league revenue from NASCAR in the next charter agreement. Hear how teams could benefit from the revenue increase and why NASCAR should consider taking charters away from certain teams. In Reaction Theatre, hear about reaction to Fox’s TV coverage of the race and Austin Dillon’s move on Bubba Wallace. 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 Door Bumper Clear Christmas special is here and Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick to spread the offseason holiday cheer. Hear what the gang has been up to in the off-season and which members of the show are taking on different roles for 2023. Reddick shares what his transition from Richard Childress Racing to 23XI Racing for next season has been like, and what factors motivated the move. Later, the guys share exciting news about the first Dirty Mo Media Ultimate Experience at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March. First in Spot On, Spot Off, Ryan Preece will replace Cole Custer in the No. 41 Cup car next season with Custer going down to run the Xfinity Series full-time. The guys discuss why this move benefits both sides and predicts how each driver will do in their new rides. Denny Hamlin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are calling for the championship to be decided in more races than a one-race winner-take-all finale. The table debates what changes should be made to the current playoff format and why the championship race venue needs to change. The Race Team Alliance is considering holding RTA exhibition races as NASCAR’s best teams explore their own events in the off-season. Is this move a bluff to get more TV money for the next deal and is it even possible to pull it off? Hear what the spotters have to say. Kyle Busch compared his move to RCR to Tom Brady & Peyton Manning changing teams. The guys explain what areas RCR needs to improve to be competitive and who the real Tom Brady to NASCAR comparison is. Reaction Theatre features the best songs from the 2022 season. Relive throwbacks including tunes about Freddie’s weekend in St. Louis, Dear Denny, and more. Next, the table plays DBC White Christmas and opens surprise gifts with ties into moments from the show in 2022. Hear why this quickly goes off the rails and helps end the DBC year on a hilarious note. 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 NASCAR season has ended, and Door Bumper Clear breaks down championship race weekend on its Season 7 finale episode. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by former NASCAR Cup Series driver and FOX Sports analyst Jamie McMurray to discuss what his life is like now, and reflect on making his first Cup start filling in for Stirling Marlin, what it was like racing for Chip Ganassi Racing vs Roush Racing, and his reaction to Trackhouse Racing buying out Ganassi. Beginning in Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses Phoenix Raceway’s quality of racing and if it deserves to host the championship race. They explain why other tracks could offer a better on-track product and offer an idea to change when each series has its final race. Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott mafr contact on a restart that spunElliott into the inside wall with 100 laps to go. The guys debate if Chastain's move was too aggressive and why Elliott didn’t give more insight in his post-race interview. Plus, they talk about NASCAR needing to police drivers cutting the dogleg too early on restarts. Then, they break down Joey Logano, Ty Gibbs and Zane Smith’s races to win their championships. Also, hear what they have to say about the skill difficulty between Cup and Xfinity Series cars and why Ford needs to help Zane Smith. Jimmie Johnson announced he bought partial ownership into Petty GMS Racing and will run select Cup Series races next year. The guys explain why they’re surprised to hear he wants to run the Daytona 500 and how this will impact his legacy. Finally, they react to Justin Marks’s tweet about wanting to test the Next Gen car with 850+ horsepower. The table reminisces on the era of high horsepower and how that could impact today’s racing.  Reaction Theatre features Ty Gibbs winning the Xfinity Series championship, displeasure about the Next Gen short track package, a thank you to DBC, and two new songs. Finally, find out who surprisingly won the DBC picks championship. And hear what McMurray and the spotters thought of the surprising 2022 season and what they expect to happen this off-season Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

Door Bumper Clear is back from a wild weekend at Martinsville Speedway to recap the Round of 8 cutoff race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Freddie Kraft are joined by motorsports writer for The Athletic and recurring guest, Jeff Gluck. The table starts by discussing T.J. and Brad Keselowski being disqualified, Gluck’s trip to the COTA F1 race, and Big Al’s shenanigans. Spot On, Spot Off starts with Chase Briscoe’s decision to stay out during the final caution and inherit the lead in Sunday’s Cup race. The guys talk about why other drivers below the cutoff line did not attempt the same move and how he almost pulled it off. Ross Chastain’s Hail Mary move ridding the wall gained him enough positions to make the Championship 4. They explain how shocked they were to see him make the move, debate whether he prepared for it, and discuss if NASCAR should rewrite the rules to prevent it. Denny Hamlin was eliminated from title contention by Chastain after a season of run-ins. Will Denny interfere with Ross’s championship hopes and get his revenge? Hear what the table has to say. Ty Gibbs punted teammate Brandon Jones into Turn 1 to win the Xfinity Series race on Saturday. The guys break down why he went too far and if Brandon Jones will retaliate in the championship race. Plus, hear their reaction to the “Thank You Grandpa” chants and Gibbs comparing himself to Jesus. Austin Hill punched Myatt Snider after the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville. Hear about what went down and why nobody will be messing with Austin Hill anytime soon. NASCAR released crash test footage of the proposed rear changes to the Next Gen car. Gluck explains why the changes won’t make the car safer than the Gen 6 car and they discuss Tyler Reddick retiring from the race early due to a potential concussion. Plus, hear from OrthoCarolina physical therapist Ken Breath about working with concussions in motorsports and how NASCAR is testing for them. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Ty Gibbs racing against three JR Motorsports cars and comparing himself to Jesus, Ross Chastain’s last-lap move, and two new songs. Finally, everyone gives their championship picks for all three series and discusses a potential tiebreaker for DBC picks.   Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

Door Bumper Clear is back from Homestead-Miami Speedway to break down the second race of the Round of 8 for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are joined by FOX Sports host Kaitlyn Vincie to talk about how she got started in NASCAR, the possibility of doing play-by-play in the future, and her husband’s career as a crew chief. Then, they talk about Kyle Larson dominating the race on the high line, Freddie’s hotel trouble, and research Florida man stories. First up in Spot On, Spot Off, Bubba Wallace became the first Cup driver suspended for an on-track incident since Matt Kenseth in 2015. The crew discusses if they agree with the suspension and why NASCAR needs to keep the penalty the same going forward. Plus, Freddie breaks down John Hunter Nemechek’s weekend in the No. 45 car. Marty Snider said that NBC Sports was declined by Bubba Wallace for a pre-race zoom interview. The table talks about when they think it will be the appropriate time for Wallace to make public comments and what his reception in the garage will be like at Martinsville. Plus, Freddie labels the interview request as clickbait. Kyle Larson spun leader Martin Truex Jr. on pit road during the final pit stop on Sunday. They explain what factors lead to Truex spinning and applaud the pit crew for completing the pit stop. William Byron holds the final Cup Series Championship 4 spot by 5 points over Denny Hamlin heading into the Martinsville cutoff race. The gang breaks down what each driver has to do to make it to Phoenix and predicts what the racing at Martinsville will look like. Then, Kyle Busch called out Joe Gibbs Racing for not resigning him in the docuseries. They talk about how big Busch’s offer from JGR was and why he shouldn’t have turned it down. Finally, Denny Hamlin says he would rather have 60 wins in his career than a championship. The crew talks about why the championship has lost its prestige and why they would rather win certain races over getting lucking in the finale to win a title. Plus, does TJ think Hamlin is a Hall of Famer yet? In Reaction Theatre, hear fans call in about wanting the championship race back at Homestead, Larson spinning Truex, Jason’s experience at the Panthers game, and a rap about Sunday’s race. Later, the group weighs in on NASCAR and tracks using on-track incidents that resulted in penalties to promote upcoming races. Then, hear what is Kaitlyn’s favorite interview she has done so far in her career. Finally, find out what to expect at Martinsville this weekend and who everyone is picking as the DBC Picks championship comes down to the wire. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. 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

Door Bumper Clear returns from Las Vegas Motor Speedway to recap the first race of the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss their casino experiences, running into Kyle Larson, and the biggest jackpot Brett has ever won. First in Spot On, Spot Off, the crew breaks down Bubba Wallace wrecking and fighting Kyle Larson after Larson ran Wallace up the track and into the wall off Turn 4. The guys explain why the start was just a racing incident and discuss why Wallace’s actions were unacceptable. Plus, Wallace’s spotter Freddie shares his point of view from the accident. Next, Ross Chastain and Chase Briscoe weren’t able to hold on to the win and clinch their spot in the Championship 4 as Joey Logano passed them late. The spotters applaud Briscoe for his recovery after a rough first half of the race and react to Chastain losing the win late and what his moves say about his mindset in the playoffs. Kurt Busch announced his retirement and that Tyler Reddick will replace him in the No. 45 car next year. They discuss how Busch’s concussion was bigger than anybody expected and how big of an asset he has been for 23XI Racing this year. NASCAR penalized Cole Custer for race manipulation at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The table explains why they should have taken action for Chase Elliott at Bristol last year if using the same logic and predict there will be more manipulation at this upcoming Martinsville playoff cutoff race. Finally, Dodge has reportedly pulled out of talks to rejoin NASCAR. The guys reveal what team they were potentially looking to join and why NASCAR lowering the horsepower is not attracting more manufacturers. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about Hailie Deegan’s Xfinity Series debut, Bubba Wallace wrecking Kyle Larson, and a rap about Sunday’s race. Later, hear which spotters may be on the move this off-season, major controversy in DBC picks, and expectations for Homestead-Miami Speedway in the new car. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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 Door Bump Clear crew is back from Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL weekend after two playoff cutoff races. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft talk about the difficulty drivers had passing on Sunday, the drivers safety meeting with NASCAR, the DBC trackside live show on Saturday, and fellow podcast host Conor Daly’s Cup debut. First in Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss NASCAR throwing a caution for a sign on the track late in the race. Brett expresses his displeasure for NASCAR allowing signage like that on the track and explains why game seven moments shouldn’t be decided like this. Chase Elliott and AJ Allmendinger lote the lead on the second-to-last restart costing them both the win. The guys applaud both drivers’ aggressive moves but question if Allmendinger should have raced Elliott cleaner because he’s a playoff driver. Next, Cole Custer threw a block down the backstretch allowing teammate Chase Briscoe to gain positions on the final lap. They explain why Briscoe was going to make an aggressive move either way and react to NASCAR investigating if Custer’s block was intentionally helping him. William Byron’s penalty for spinning Denny Hamlin out under caution during the Texas race was reversed. The spotters explain how the appeal process works and why the hearing should have taken place sooner. Plus, hear how it ultimately impacted the Round of 12 playoff elimiations. NASCAR president, Steve Phelps, said penalizing Kevin Harvick was not punitive after his outspoken comments about the Next Gen car. The guys explain why NASCAR needs to be more transparent about their random inspection picking process. Plus, they share insight about what changes could be made for next year to the back of the car and how industry members need to be more appreciated by the sanctioning body. Finally, NASCAR responds to teams asking for a fairer profit split by proposing a small increase in revenue but also dramatic cost-cutting measures. Brett explains how large the TV contract affects the sport’s revenue and discusses the decrease in drivers’ base salaries over the past 10 years. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about the Xfinity Series driver aggression, Kyle Larson getting eliminated from the playoffs and the caution caused by the sign. The guys make their Championship 4 predictions later in the show. Plus, a special Cup Series driver guest calls in and tells us which fan base is his favorite and who he thinks makes it to Phoenix. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

Back from an unusual weekend in Talladega Superspeedway, Door Bumper Clear breaks down the second NASCAR Cup Series playoffs Round of 12 race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft discuss Alex Bowman’s concussion, react to Talladega’s tamer than usual races and call Dale Earnhardt Jr. to ask him why he called them out. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the table discusses how the Next Gen car has negatively impacted superspeedway racing. Hear how they think drafting techniques have changed and what makes a driver good at that racing style. Next, Cup Series competitors held a drivers-only meeting at Talladega to discuss the state of this current car. The guys talk about how that could have impacted the aggression level of Sunday’s race and why NASCAR needs to act quicker about making safety changes to the car. Plus, they talk about a future crash test for the new car. Chase Elliott is the first still eligible playoff driver to win a race five races into the playoffs. They explain why it took this long for it to happen and what it says about this year's competition. The guys react to Jordan Anderson’s wreck during the Truck Series race when he unbuckled his belts and climbed out of his truck as it hit the wall on fire. The spotters say it was one of the scariest incidents they have ever seen and how to potentially prevent it in the future. William Byron was penalized 25 points and $50k for spinning Denny Hamlin under caution at Texas. They debate if the penalty was severe enough and what other penalty NASCAR should have handed out. Plus, they share their thoughts on Ty Gibbs' penalty for swerving at Ty Dillon on pit road. Hear whether they think it gets Gibbs' attention and what penalty could have been more appropriate. Finally, the guys discuss if the bottom four playoff drivers will stay below the cutoff line after the Roval. Find out who they think among Austin Cindric, William Byron, Christopher Bell and Alex Bowman has the best shot at advancing to the Round of 8. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about the Truck Series finish, a crew member grabbing a loose tire during green flag pitstops, and why it was the worst Talladega Cup Series race in 30 years. Later, hear which driver they think should have been parked and what happened when Freddie battled a bird. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

Door Bumper Clear survived the Texas Motor Speedway heat to recap the wild first race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors Freddie Kraft discuss how they dealt with the sweltering weather and producer Jason Schultz surviving a weekend in Columbia, SC. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, Goodyear listed aggressive team air pressures, changing conditions and resin as reasons for Texas tire issues after saying there are no excuses. The guys discuss who should take more blame for the issues and Brett shares what changes crew chiefs want to fix this problem. Next, NASCAR didn't penalize William Byron for spinning Denny Hamlin under caution and claims they did not see the collision. The spotters discuss how it would have been hard for NASCAR to miss the incident and if Byron could still be penalized for the move. Martin Truex Jr. commented on the tire failures after blowing one while leading the Cup Series race. The table explains why NASCAR needs to loosen the limitations on the Next Gen car and take responsibility for the part failures. Noah Gragson says he doesn’t want to run any of the Cup Series races for the rest of the year. They applaud Gragson for his transparency but mention who is negatively affected by his comments. Plus, the guys call for proactive safety changes. Kyle Larson says he wants Texas Motor Speedway demolished when asked how to fix the track. Freddie argues why they should not have reconfigured it and infers what the track’s future may look it. Finally, Joey Logano claims superspeedway racing is not racing because drivers should not be rewarded for riding around in the back. The spotters explain why Logano is being hypocritical and what makes the racing exciting. Plus, hear how drivers around the cutoff line should approach this upcoming weekend. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about the tire failures, Tyler Reddick’s burnout, and William Byron spinning out Denny Hamlin. Later, hear what the guys suggest when it comes to pit wall safety, if and when Hamlin would retaliate, and a reckless move by Ty Gibbs. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

Door Bumper Clear returns from Bristol Motor Speedway after the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 16 cutoff race. Cup Series driver Justin Haley joins his spotter Brett Griffin, along with T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft to talk about his 12th-place finish and working with Brett. To start Spot On, Spot Off, NASCAR didn’t throw a caution for Brad Keselowski but threw one quickly for Christopher Bell late on Saturday night. T.J. breaks down what happened to the No. 6 car and why neither incident warranted a caution. Next, the guys discuss Denny Hamlin’s tweet about needing an improved Next Gen car. Haley talks about how the rules limit teams being able to make improvements and how Kaulig Racing compares to bigger organizations personnel-wise. Hear whether the spotters agree with Hamlin and why the short track product is struggling. Brandon Jones didn’t move Noah Gragson for the Xfinity Series win at Bristol, the week after announcing he’s taking over the No. 9 next season. Jones said that didn’t cross his mind once during the race and the crew reacts to the finish. They explain the points opportunity Jones missed and why he should have won the race. Richard Childress Racing announced Kyle Busch to the No. 8 car next season and how they plan to run Tyler Reddick in a third charter next season. The guys theorize why RCR isn’t planning to have Reddick drive for them next year and what his 2023 may look like. Finally, NASCAR released the 2023 Cup schedule eight weeks before the end of the season despite only making two track changes. Brett explains how this puts the teams' sponsorship discussions at a disadvantage and what other changes they would have liked to see. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in about South Carolina losing to Georgia, celebrating Chris Buescher’s win and a song about Noah Gragson throwing up. Later in the show, the gang makes playoff predictions for the Round of 12 in the Cup Series and why one driver stands out as the Xfinity Series title favorite. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

It’s winner’s week on Door Bumper Clear as Freddie Kraft celebrates Bubba Wallace’s victory at Kansas Speedway with Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Xfinity Series race winner Noah Gragson joins the show. They discuss Noah’s fifth win of the year, a prank war with former crew chief Dave Elenz, working with crew chief Luke Lambert, moving to the Cup Series next year, his not always so serious approach off the track and how he started racing. Freddie talks us through how Wallace came alive late in the race to take a commanding victory and shares what happened at the after party. Plus, hear how TJ nearly messed everything up. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, the Xfinity Series race restarted with two laps to go in Stage 2 despite reports of rain. The guys debate if the track conditions were safe to make it to halfway and talk about a certain spotter and driver that didn’t want it to see go green. Next, the guys discuss the 15 points separating 10th through 15th place in the playoff standings heading into the Bristol Motor Speedway cutoff race. Find out if they think another non-playoff driver can win and how aggressively drivers below the cutoff line need to race. Gragson shares his input on how he expects Bristol to race with the new car and how aggressive playoff drivers might be. Kyle Busch reportedly signed with Richard Childress Racing for next season. The crew applauds RCR’s signing, questions the future of Kyle Busch Motorsports, and theorizes where Tyler Reddick will race next year. Then, the gang talks about North Wilkesboro Speedway hosting the All-Star race in 2023. They predict how quickly the race will sell out and discuss FOX wanting the race’s location to rotate. Plus, Brett shares his insight on when the 2023 schedule will be released and what tracks could be losing races. Kevin Harvick sounded off on drivers safety concerns with the Next Gen car at Kansas. Gragson explains why he applauds Harvick being outspoken, details crashes he's had in the car this season, and talks about how his concerns about wrecking are impacting his performance. In Reaction Theatre, fans call in to congratulate Bubba and Freddie, ask Noah about his run in with Jeb Burton, and one fan plays a song for Bubba’s haters.  Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible.   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 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are underway after race weekend at Darlington Raceway and TJ Majors, Freddie Kraft and championship contender Tyler Reddick react to it all. Reddick discusses his third-place effort in the Southern 500 and how the last restart unfolded when he had a shot at victory. Rain again played a factor in both races and the guys share the differences in how each caution for precipitation was handled. Freddie's Truck Series driver Derek Kraus turned 21 last week and Freddie recaps their night on the town. Find out why Kraus is a leading candidate for 'what an idiot.' TJ reunited with Dale Jr. to spot his late model race at North Wilkesboro last week. Hear how the race went and the crew's impressions of the facility. Plus, hear what crazy rumors might be flying around about the track's future. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the gang reacts to the Xfinity Series finish at Darlington between Kyle Larson and Sheldon Creed. They share their thoughts on the battle, why each was racing so hard, and what they could have done differently to prevent Noah Gragson's last lap pass to victory. Kevin Harvick's car caught on fire late in Sunday's race and he shared fiery comments about the Next Gen car after the incident. Hear what he said about the safety and parts on the car, and whether the guys agree. Plus, they offer thoughts on fixing the fire problem in the new cars. Denny Hamlin nearly caught Erik Jones to battle for the victory at Darlington but didn't try any video game-type moves to win the race. Find out what the crew thought about that decision and hear what Reddick says is the only way to move someone in the Next Gen car. Harvick and Kyle Busch were very outspoken about the Next Gen car's safety after drivers suffered hard hits at Daytona. The gang reacts to the driver comments and NASCAR saying drivers are wrecking at different angles and going faster than ever before, causing the stiffer impacts. Busch admitted last week that his persona may have made it harder to attract a new sponsor. The guys discuss the sports sponsorship climate and ponder what this means for Busch's next move, and how soon until the world may know where he's headed next. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

Door Bumper Clear is back from the dramatic Daytona International Speedway Cup Series playoff cutoff race weekend. Brett Griffin and Freddie Kraft begin the show talking about T.J. Majors missing the start, Brett cursing on the broadcast, drivers taking hard hits, and more. First topic in Spot On, Spot Off, the guys discuss Kurt Busch forfeiting his playoff waiver ahead of the race at Daytona. They talk about how that affected the last playoff spot race between Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. and how it put Toyota at a disadvantage.  Next, NASCAR says they couldn’t have done anything differently before the field wrecked because of rain in Turns 1 and 2. They explain why NASCAR should have thrown the caution before the cars entered Turn 1 and how close the rain was to the track. Kevin Harvick argued he was ahead of Austin Dillon when the caution was thrown and should have been listed as the leader during the red flag. The crew debates if NASCAR should have considered him involved in the wreck causing him to forfeit his running spot. They then explain why NASCAR waited out a lengthy rain delay for the final 20 laps and why it mattered for the integrity of the playoffs. Was Austin Dillon’s winning move on Austin Cindric fair or foul? The guys debate and react to Tyler Reddick’s being the ultimate teammate at the finish. Ryan Blaney is in the playoffs while Martin Truex Jr. is out. What went right for Blaney but wrong for Truex, and what does it say about the 2022 season? The guys share their thoughts on a regular season filled with winners. In Reaction Theatre, fans voice their opinions about Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch’s future, and Brett swearing on TV. Playoff predictions are revealed in the Offerpad Ask DBC Question of the Week, hear who the guys think wins the championship and who will be eliminated after Round 1. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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 Door Bumper Clear crew returns from a rainy weekend at Watkins Glen International. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft begin the show by discussing the teams’ variety of tire strategies with the track transitioning from wet to dry conditions, Brett pronouncing the foreign drivers’ names and which international drivers they would like to see drive the No. 91 car. To start Spot On, Spot Off, the spotters break down Kyle Larson’s winning move on Chase Elliott into Turn 1 on the final restart. They debate the decisions made on the final restart, what Elliott did wrong, and how Larson should feel about winning in that manner. Next, the guys talk about NASCAR’s decision to not start the race in the rain because of puddling track conditions. Brett explains why the cars should not have started pace laps during the rain and why NASCAR needed to more clearly communicate their plan for dealing with the track conditions. Plus, the guys answer whether NASCAR should even race in the rain. Learn why more rain racing could be ahead with an upcoming short track test. Ross Chastain triggered a wreck with Austin Dillon in the bus stop that sent his teammate Kimi Raikkonen into the wall, ending his day. The gang praises the F1 champion for how well he was running at the time and once again question how Chastain will advance past the first round of the playoffs if his aggressive driving continues.  A battle for the win on a late restart in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen led to both leaders Ty Gibbs and William Byron spinning in the bus stop. Hear who the guys say was at fault, the mistakes made, and which driver wasn’t willing to accept defeat. The final spot in the NASCAR playoffs comes down to this Saturday night at Daytona. With all three spotters needing a win to earn a post-season berth, hear what their strategies are to have a shot at the victory. They discuss what kind of racing they expect, who needs to perform well and what’s at stake for the entire field. Then, they discuss whether or not they expect the injured Kurt Busch to compete in the playoffs. Hear the situation if he were to not take a playoff waiver, how that changes the playoff field and who would benefit. Learn why the situation may be dependent on the outcome of the regular season finale. In Reaction Theatre, find out what really happened to Ty Gibbs on Saturday, why Ross Chastain isn’t allowed to visit Finland, and what fans thought of Kyle Larson’s winning move. The Offerpad Question of the Week makes the guys ponder Kyle Busch’s future, predict which rides he will not be in and what his current options are. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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