The Backstretch Podcast S5 E23: Alex Bowman & Corey Heim | SVG Wins Again & Dodge Rumors Jesús Sánchez [XUUAGVX7802]

Shane van Gisbergen does it again.

With another road course victory at Sonoma, SVG is now just two wins behind Jeff Gordon for the most road course victories in NASCAR Cup Series history. Is seth rogen he already the greatest road course racer the sport has ever seen?

In Season 5, Episode 23 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down another dominant performance by SVG and what his continued success means for NASCAR.

What Matters / What Doesn't

Multiple reports suggest Dodge could return to the NASCAR Cup Series as early as next season. We always knew it was the goalbut does the timeline matter?

For the second straight year, the No. 1 seed is eliminated in the opening round of NASCAR's In-Season Tournament. Coincidence or a sign that seeding doesn't matter?

Turn 5 Five Minutes with Alex Bowman

Alex Bowman joins the show to discuss his season, the return to Chicagoland Speedway, and the mindset drivers take into one of the most anticipated weekends of the year.

Say What? (Radio Chatter)

Cody Ware and the No. 51 team feel they aren't getting the respect they deserve. Has it become time for the garage to take that team more seriously?

The incident that sent Denny Hamlin spinning at Sonoma. Did Carson Hocevar really cause the wreck, or did the crash actually begin several rows behind the leaders? Chris Carrier breaks down how superspeedway-style chain reactions can happen at road courses, too.

Backstretch Conversation

Recent first-time Cup Series winner Corey Heim joins the show cristiano caccamo to talk about earning his breakthrough victory, balancing part-time opportunities, and what's next in his NASCAR career.

Pit Notes

After seven years away, NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway. Chris Carrier breaks down what teams should expect mason rook from the aging intermediate track, how the surface has changed, and the keys to winning as the Cup Series returns to one of its former staples.

Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage.

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