Door Bumper Clear
- Episodes
- 442
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 9, 2026
About the podcast
Now in its 10th year, Door Bumper Clear returns with a fresh lineup, raw energy, and the same unapologetic edge fans have come to love. Veteran NASCAR industry members Freddie Kraft and Tommy Baldwin—brothers in the sport and unfiltered to the core—team up with the fearless Karsyn Elledge, a rising voice in motorsports. Unabashedly bold and highly entertaining, DBC recaps the fast-paced world of NASCAR through the eyes of spotters, crew chiefs and influential industry insiders. Whether they're recapping last weekend’s race, tackling hot-button rumors, or sparking fiery debates, the DBC crew delivers insight and entertainment with bold opinions, comedic banter, and an authentic, no-holds-barred approach.
Episodes 442
Kyle Larson Almost Had Too Much Fun After He Clinched the Title
Fresh off locking up his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, Kyle Larson calls in to break down his title run, why he never thought they had a shot when the playoffs started, how he got a little TOO carried …
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Fresh off locking up his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, Kyle Larson calls in to break down his title run, why he never thought they had a shot when the playoffs started, how he got a little TOO carried away at Homestead, and why he credits Cliff Daniels for all three of his championships. Then NASCAR Truck Series champion Kaden Honeycutt joins the show to recap his title run.
Plus, Freddie Kraft questions NASCAR’s decision not to throw a caution for debris at the end of the O’Reilly Series race, and the crew argues over whether pit stops belong in qualifying.
And of course, Reaction Theatre brings the chaos as DBC wraps up the 2026 NASCAR season!
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Freddie Knows He'll Get Hate For His Take On Hocevar's Brake-Check
Jeff Gluck joins Door Bumper Clear with Martinsville in the rearview and championship weekend at Homestead up next.The crew breaks down the Martinsville race, how Kyle Larson could clinch the championship in …
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Jeff Gluck joins Door Bumper Clear with Martinsville in the rearview and championship weekend at Homestead up next.
The crew breaks down the Martinsville race, how Kyle Larson could clinch the championship in Stage One at Homestead, and whether NASCAR rewards the regular season enough. Jeff also shares what he knows about Brad Keselowski’s RFK exit and the crossed-out notes Brad flashed him after his press conference.
Then the conversation turns to the Hocevar-Cindric incident, whether NASCAR should have issued a penalty, and why Jeff wants to see the two-lap penalty used more often.
Plus, Jeff explains why he deleted his Las Vegas race poll and what he wants Reaction Theater callers to do differently, Kyle Strickler joins the crew for Weekend Winners, and plenty more!
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Ryan Blaney Wants To Know What "Below The Yellow Line" Really Means
Ryan Blaney joins Door Bumper Clear fresh off a rough weekend at Talladega, and there was plenty to unpack.Blaney breaks down the wreck that ended his day, why he knew things were getting sketchy before the …
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Ryan Blaney joins Door Bumper Clear fresh off a rough weekend at Talladega, and there was plenty to unpack.
Blaney breaks down the wreck that ended his day, why he knew things were getting sketchy before the crash, and where the result leaves his championship hopes heading into Martinsville.
Then the conversation shifts to some of the biggest talking points from Talladega. Blaney weighs in on NASCAR’s yellow-line rule and why he says getting rid of it would be a terrible idea, plus why he hates the fuel-saving game that had him riding around Talladega at quarter throttle for 50 laps.
Plus, Blaney reacts to Riley Herbst’s massive crash, gives his music Mount Rushmore, tells the story behind Bubba Wallace’s cowboy boot era, updates the crew on his farm and its aggressive llama problem, and plenty more!
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Jimmie Johnson Admits He Got Tired Of The Best Job In The World
Jimmie Johnson joins Door Bumper Clear ahead of his final Cup Series start and says he’s finally ready to walk away. He talks about bringing the No. 48 back to Daytona one last time, and why his family might …
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Jimmie Johnson joins Door Bumper Clear ahead of his final Cup Series start and says he’s finally ready to walk away. He talks about bringing the No. 48 back to Daytona one last time, and why his family might actually believe him this time.
Plus, Jimmie admits he got tired of the best job in the world. He opens up about wishing he’d had two more years with Chad Knaus, and explains why Legacy Motor Club’s tough season has been “self-inflicted.”
The crew also gets into Carson Hocevar tearing up 8 or 10 Legacy cars this year, and why Jimmie is still just eating his popcorn and watching. He also tells the story of the one time Chad gave him permission to wreck Kurt Busch at Richmond. It did not go as planned.
And, of course, Reaction Theatre doesn’t spare a seven-time champ. One fan is still punching pillows over 2016.
From Daytona goodbyes and Chad Knaus stories to failed revenge on Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson has plenty to say in this one.
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Jeff Burton & Leigh Diffey: We're Not Other Sports, We're NASCAR
Leigh Diffey and Jeff Burton join Door Bumper Clear, and after a wild weekend at Charlotte, there was a lot to get into.Jeff opens up about the biggest regret of his career: rushing out of victory lane after …
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Leigh Diffey and Jeff Burton join Door Bumper Clear, and after a wild weekend at Charlotte, there was a lot to get into.
Jeff opens up about the biggest regret of his career: rushing out of victory lane after his first win at Texas, and skipping victory lane entirely when his brother Ward won the Daytona 500. He also explains why a $100 bill signed “first driver contract” by Richard Childress is hanging in his office.
Leigh tells the story of trying to set up a day with Ward Burton, and the text reply that came back. He also runs through the nicknames he’s picked up over the years, including a few you won’t hear on TV.
Then the conversation turns to the Chase. Kyle Larson didn’t win at Charlotte and still extended his lead. Chase Briscoe said he’d attack Larson from the start and did. And Leigh says he’s never seen Christopher Bell that mad after a race. Jeff explains why Talladega could turn into a chess match with a new rules package and no practice. He also says why he thinks “our sport made a mistake” trying to look like other sports.
Plus, Freddie takes everyone inside Bubba Wallace’s hard crash, the guys react to Sam Mayer calling out the drivers behind him, Reaction Theater catches Jeff’s apparent “Caution Hocevar” slip, and plenty more!
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Why Carson Hocevar and Jeff Dickerson Are “Dangerous Together”
Jeff Dickerson joins Door Bumper Clear and doesn’t shy away from the lawsuit involving Spire Motorsports and why he feels like the team has been taking shots from every direction.Plus, Dickerson breaks down …
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Jeff Dickerson joins Door Bumper Clear and doesn’t shy away from the lawsuit involving Spire Motorsports and why he feels like the team has been taking shots from every direction.
Plus, Dickerson breaks down Brad Keselowski leaving RFK and why Carson Hocevar’s biggest improvement this year has had less to do with speed and more to do with finishing races.
The crew also gets into Carson’s reputation inside the garage and whether his “I don’t care” attitude is completely real.
And, of course, Reaction Theatre delivers another round of completely unhinged calls from NASCAR fans.
From lawsuits and garage politics to Carson Hocevar being Carson Hocevar, Jeff Dickerson has plenty to say in this one.
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Tony Stewart Gives O'Donnell Credit ... But Would Fistfight Him If He Saw Him
Tony Stewart joins Door Bumper Clear and, safe to say, there was a lot to get into.Tony opens up about still being bitter over parts of his NASCAR past, the Christmas text he got from Steve O'Donnell, and the …
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Tony Stewart joins Door Bumper Clear and, safe to say, there was a lot to get into.
Tony opens up about still being bitter over parts of his NASCAR past, the Christmas text he got from Steve O'Donnell, and the meeting with NASCAR that had him thinking about his retirement plan. He also explains how he somehow got fired from his own race team by his wife and what really happened to that infamous Watkins Glen fire suit.
Then the conversation turns to today's NASCAR. Tony weighs in on the Ryan Blaney-Carson Hocevar fight, why he thinks drivers used to police each other differently, and why he says today's drivers "have no idea how easy it is now" compared to his era.
Plus, the crew gets Tony talking drag racing, old NASCAR stories, the grudge Tommy's still holding 30 years later, and plenty more!
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Preece & Tommy Don't Quite See Eye-To-Eye On The Blaney-Hocevar Deal
Welcome back to Door Bumper Clear — your source for hot takes, raw emotion & occasionally a string of words you never thought you'd hear put together in a sentence.This week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin & …
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Welcome back to Door Bumper Clear — your source for hot takes, raw emotion & occasionally a string of words you never thought you'd hear put together in a sentence.
This week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin & Karsyn Elledge were FINALLY joined by the incomparable Ryan Preece. He shared some insight into his Northeast racing roots and dug into his race at Bristol with the gang.
In Spot On, Spot Off, the topics included:
- Carson Hocevar wrecked Blaney ... twice.
- The Joey Logano Even Year Myth is REAL
- Justin Allgaier on Jesse Love's "egregious" move
- Did Bristol prove the need for stages?
- The ARCA series optics were tough
During Reaction Theatre, we had what we think is an all-time high for callers with 743 voicemails left during the week! Wonder why...
As we roll through SSHOF, Ask DBC & DBC Picks, we finish up with Weekend Winners, where we talked to Fonda 200 winner Stewart Friesen about his race weekend.
Another phenomenal show is the books! Catch y'all next time on DBC.
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A Shouting Match Starts Between Freddie & Tommy About Bubba's Wreck
TJ Majors joins Door Bumper Clear for a mini reunion to break down a wild one at St. Louis as the guys react to Kyle Larson finally ending his winless streak, the strategy call that helped put him in Victory …
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TJ Majors joins Door Bumper Clear for a mini reunion to break down a wild one at St. Louis as the guys react to Kyle Larson finally ending his winless streak, the strategy call that helped put him in Victory Lane, and everything that went sideways throughout an 18-caution race.
The crew also has plenty to say about St. Louis' pit road and spotter stand, why the track’s current pit road setup creates some serious problems, and whether NASCAR needs to make some changes before coming back.
Plus, the guys discuss Carson Hocevar’s interaction with fans on the frontstretch, Tommy and Freddie just won’t agree over who was at fault for Bubba Wallace’s wreck off turn two, and Reaction Theatre disses Freddie again.
Buckle up, this show might be more chaotic than Sunday’s race.
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Jamie McMurray: Hocevar is Missing One Thing to Be a Great Driver
Jamie McMurray joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin and Karsyn Elledge on Door Bumper Clear this week, and they have a LOT to get into.It's a full Southern 500 breakdown to start. Why is Darlington arguably the …
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Jamie McMurray joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin and Karsyn Elledge on Door Bumper Clear this week, and they have a LOT to get into.
It's a full Southern 500 breakdown to start. Why is Darlington arguably the toughest single test of the NASCAR season? How did Christopher Bell finally get that first win after finishing runner-up seven times? And was Denny Hamlin actually in the wrong for sliding Michael McDowell? Jamie says no, and he makes a pretty convincing case.
The Carson Hocevar conversation isn't going away, either. What is he missing compared to the best drivers in the sport? Would an apology even change anything at this point? Plus, fan voicemails about Carson get... brutal.
Then there's breaking news: Josh Berry is confirmed for the No. 42 next year, meaning John Hunter Nemechek is out. The guys break down the money, the timing, and why this move could be about a lot more than just results.
There's also a completely unhinged hospital story that might be one of the wildest we've ever heard on DBC. We're not spoiling that one.
Plus, Corey Day and William Sawalich's Chase beef, Otto Sitterly's sixth Bud Classic win, a call from 13-year-old racer Owen Larson after his big win, and Jamie McMurray's forgotten cameo in Talladega Nights.
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The Field Broke Tommy's No. 1 Rule For Daytona
The Door Bumper Clear crew is back to break down a wild weekend of NASCAR racing, from Ryan Preece punching his ticket to The Chase to the chaos that unfolded at the end of the race. Freddie, Tommy and Eric are …
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The Door Bumper Clear crew is back to break down a wild weekend of NASCAR racing, from Ryan Preece punching his ticket to The Chase to the chaos that unfolded at the end of the race.
Freddie, Tommy and Eric are joined by Regan Smith to dive into the latest superspeedway package and debate whether NASCAR needs shorter, more frequent stages to keep drivers from riding around saving fuel. The crew also breaks down why the first stage looked so much like old-school Daytona, what NASCAR can do to make the racing even better, and why the sport may be closer than ever to getting superspeedway racing right.
The guys also celebrate Ryan Preece's incredible playoff-clinching win and discuss just how much the victory means after the sacrifices he made to keep his racing career alive. Plus, they debate the biggest surprises of the playoff cut line, including Brad Keselowski and Ross Chastain, and celebrate Ryan Sieg finally getting his first NOAP Series win after 424 starts.
Then there's the chaos: the final-lap wreck, Denny Hamlin’s malfunctioning in-car camera, NASCAR leaving the race green through a major wreck, and whether drivers should really be expected to go wide open through incidents in the pack.
And, of course, the guys have plenty to say about the announcement of Days of Thunder 2, Cole Pearn’s hilarious reaction to the news, and the future of the Truck Series.
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Kyle Larson & His Spotter Only Seem To Fight At New Hampshire
Kyle Larson finally joins Door Bumper Clear — and he brought his spotter Tyler Monn with him. The guys get into Larson’s frustrating winless season, his wild weekend bouncing between Cup and sprint cars, and …
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Kyle Larson finally joins Door Bumper Clear — and he brought his spotter Tyler Monn with him.
The guys get into Larson’s frustrating winless season, his wild weekend bouncing between Cup and sprint cars, and what it’s like working with Tyler after a last-minute change landed them together at Hendrick Motorsports. Larson also explains why he thinks NASCAR needs to stop babysitting wet-weather racing and let teams make their own calls on pit road.
Plus, Larson breaks down racing SVG, the skills he’s picked up from watching the Supercars star, the Indy 500 double, Connor Zilisch’s future at Hendrick, and why Corey Day fans might need to trust the process. The guys also get into Tommy Baldwin’s struggles with his son Luke, which spotter complains the most, and plenty of the usual Door Bumper Clear nonsense.
And yes, there’s talk about karaoke. Because apparently Tyler Monn is one of the best karaoke singers on the planet.
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Tommy Ragebaits Noah Gragson & Zane Smith About Carson Hocevar
Saturday night short-track racing leads to another round of Monday morning debates in the studio as Noah Gragson and Zane Smith join DBC for another fantastic episode. Even-Year Logano is back on the rise in …
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Saturday night short-track racing leads to another round of Monday morning debates in the studio as Noah Gragson and Zane Smith join DBC for another fantastic episode.
Even-Year Logano is back on the rise in the championship standings after grabbing another trophy in Richmond, while Kyle Larson somehow made it to Knoxville in time to compete in a weather-affected doubleheader that actually worked out in his favor.
Everyone has an opinion on Dale Jr.’s proposal for a 10-driver Chase field, and Noah and Zane weigh in with their thoughts on who’s the toughest driver in the field to pass.
Plus, Reaction Theatre brings the heat, Mike Rigsby from FloRacing joins the show to talk about the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray, and Noah and Zane look back on some of their favorite memories with Rowdy.
S*** Show HOF delivers as always, before DBC wraps things up with picks and Weekend Winners.
Additionally… Freddie, Tommy, and Karsyn react to some HILARIOUS submissions to our ongoing Makin’ Mo Merch contest. You are not going to want to skip that.
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Freddie Says The New Stage Rule Misses The Whole Point
Door Bumper Clear is back with Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, Karsyn Elledge and Spire Motorsports crew chief Kevin “Bono” Manion to break down another busy week as NASCAR returns to Iowa. The crew digs into the …
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Door Bumper Clear is back with Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, Karsyn Elledge and Spire Motorsports crew chief Kevin “Bono” Manion to break down another busy week as NASCAR returns to Iowa.
The crew digs into the Iowa race weekend, including the strategy, passing, and how difficult it was to get around the leader in the Cup race. They also get into NASCAR’s new stage caution rule, why Freddie thinks NASCAR may have fixed the wrong problem, and the bigger issue of how long stage cautions have become.
Tommy and Bono sound off on the Truck Series, from inspection and body rules to the potential move to single-lug wheels and the cost of constantly changing the rules. Plus, the crew debates NASCAR’s upcoming schedule, the way races are being announced, Carson Hocevar’s take on the current state of NASCAR, and whether the sport is really “on a ventilator.”
And, of course, there’s plenty of racing stories, arguments, laughs and classic Door Bumper Clear chaos along the way. S*** Show Hall of Fame, Ask DBC and Weekend Winners round out another can’t-miss episode.
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How Kyle Busch Inspired The Name Of This Fan's Daughter
You know Door Bumper Clear doesn't follow the rules! So, what made you think they were going to take the week off? Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin & Karsyn Elledge did something Door Bumper Clear has never done …
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You know Door Bumper Clear doesn't follow the rules! So, what made you think they were going to take the week off?
Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin & Karsyn Elledge did something Door Bumper Clear has never done ... we brought fans on the show. You'll get to meet Kevin from VA, Aaron from VA, and Frankie — the fan who wasn't going to let the birth of his daughter stop him from watching a NASCAR race.
They put these three through the wringer to partake in a round of Spot On, Spot Off, covering topics including:
- NASCAR needs stages every race.
- The Cup Series schedule is too long.
- NASCAR will go to one 50-minute practice session with 2 sets of tires starting at New Hampshire
- Carson Hocevar should be more concerned with what his competitors think than what his fans think
And it can't be an episode of Door Bumper Clear if we don't have Reaction Theatre! We went to the depths of the voicemail inbox and brought out some instant classics.
Last but not least, we host an extended Ask DBC, where we ask the gang your questions with answers on bathroom breaks, spotter competitions, and bucket list guests.
That's all for this week! We hope you enjoyed this unconventional show — don't forget to check out our merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com and enter our Makin Mo Merch starting on August 5th at https://bit.ly/mmmdbc
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Hocevar Gave Heim the Finger, Then Heim Gave Him an L
Another week, another Cup Series winner. That must mean Corey Heim is in studio today for an episode of Door Bumper Clear, where he earned his second victory in just fifteen starts – the first to do so since AJ …
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Another week, another Cup Series winner. That must mean Corey Heim is in studio today for an episode of Door Bumper Clear, where he earned his second victory in just fifteen starts – the first to do so since AJ Foyt.
Corey breaks down his win along with the clip that everyone is talking about – the middle finger from Carson Hocevar. What’s Corey’s reaction, and does it faze the man who walked away with the trophy?
Freddie, Tommy and Karsyn also weigh in on if Cup races are too long, the Clash returning to Daytona, and the Crown Jewel debate. Plus, Reaction Theatre brings some Hocevar and Heim fans out to share their honest thoughts via voicemail.
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Joey Logano Knows Why NASCAR Fans Hate Him
He's back, and yes, it's really him! Freddie Kraft makes his triumphant return from vocal rest to the microphone and brings along with him the winner from North Wilkesboro, 3-time Cup Series champ, and father …
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He's back, and yes, it's really him! Freddie Kraft makes his triumphant return from vocal rest to the microphone and brings along with him the winner from North Wilkesboro, 3-time Cup Series champ, and father of ... a lot of kids — Joey Logano.
We start the show off talking about Joey's season, the points format change, Daytona rules updates, and everything from NASCAR's weekend in North Wilkesboro.
In Spot On, Spot Off, we cover:
- Alex Bowman & Tyler Reddick's pit road mishap
- Will Joey Logano make the Chase?
- The NOAPS field needs to race at North Wilkesboro next year...
- Practice time is going to double?
That's followed up by one of the best Reaction Theatre's to date. Fans call in bashing Freddie, cursing Joey, and even telling him how he ruined their birthday! It's a classic segment you can't miss.
We close out the show with a tale of a team who's stuck in a parking lot for S*** Show Hall of Fame, some great stories in Ask DBC, and the winners from around the racing world this weekend.
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Tommy Gives Hocevar An A+ & Rajah Caruth Talks Path To The Playoffs
The DBC gang is back in studio again today after an early Monday morning finish to a thrilling Cup race in Atlanta. Karsyn Elledge, Tommy Baldwin, and Eric Brennan are joined by JR Motorsports wheelman Rajah …
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The DBC gang is back in studio again today after an early Monday morning finish to a thrilling Cup race in Atlanta.
Karsyn Elledge, Tommy Baldwin, and Eric Brennan are joined by JR Motorsports wheelman Rajah Caruth to talk through all the headlines from Trucks at Lime Rock to Cup at Hot-lanta.
Rajah dives into what his season’s been like split between the No. 88 and No. 32, his chances at making The Chase, and what it’s like having Dale Jr himself come over the radio and give him some advice in the middle of the race. Tommy finally has nothing egregious to say about Carson Hocevar’s driving after The Hurricane scored another Top-5 finish after nearly winning the Cup race. Karsyn explains how she wishes the JR Motorsports drivers had worked closer together at the end of the O’Reilly race, but Allgaier still got them the beer toast anyway.
In Spot On, Spot Off, we cover:
- Did Hocevar not get a push because of his attitude?
- The Bubba Wallace below-the-line penalty...
- Was worn-out Atlanta the cause for the O'Reilly chaos?
- Does Rajah Caruth think he's making the NOAPS Chase?
- Should NASCAR always have some form of practice?
Plus, does NASCAR need practice at drafting tracks? And could we see a new rules package for the Cup Series as soon as Daytona next month?
Reaction Theatre, Ask DBC, and S*** Show Hall of Fame wrap up another fantastic episode.
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Why Tommy Baldwin Couldn't Leave Ward Burton & The 22 Team
We've been waiting to get these guests on for a while, but the wait is finally over! Jeb and Ward Burton join the show to talk all things Chicagoland, the outdoors, and more with Tommy Baldwin on Door Bumper …
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We've been waiting to get these guests on for a while, but the wait is finally over! Jeb and Ward Burton join the show to talk all things Chicagoland, the outdoors, and more with Tommy Baldwin on Door Bumper Clear.
Eric Brennan returns and leads Jeb into a conversation about how his NOAPS season is going and just how competitive the field really is. Then, after Tommy and Ward share some stories from the good old days, they get knee-deep into the action from Chicagoland's Independence Day race weekend.
In Spot On, Spot Off, the topics we cover include:
- Did SVG get payback on Austin Hill like Richard Childress said he did?
- Does NASCAR need to step in and slow down Toyota?
- Brad Keselowski's comments on the lack of collaboration outside Toyota camps
- The restart Chase Elliott wishes he could have back
The fans call in with hot takes and the usual incoherent babble for Reaction Theatre, including one caller who passionately screams about hot dogs (?). For Ask DBC, we ask Ward Burton about the memories he shares with Tommy—the good, the bad, and the unseen—while Jeb talks about growing up around wildlife alongside his dad, who is going python hunting!
We wrap up the show with S*** Show Hall of Fame, DBC Picks, Weekend Winners, and a sign-off until next time on DBC.
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Chris Rice On Kaulig's Partnership With RAM: "We Were Going To Die"
The gang is all back from the West Coast swing, though we are still down Freddie while he rests his vocal cords up — and this week we invited Mr. Smile himself, Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing, to join us! We …
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The gang is all back from the West Coast swing, though we are still down Freddie while he rests his vocal cords up — and this week we invited Mr. Smile himself, Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing, to join us!
We start off by getting background on Chris, the time he spent working with Tommy Baldwin, and everything that Kaulig Racing currently has going on. After that, they dish about Sonoma and the races that took place there over the weekend, which was AJ Allmendinger's 500th Career Cup start.
But before we got into Spot On, Spot Off, we had to ask him about the elephant in the room — the rumor of Dodge going Cup racing in 2027.
The topics the Door Bumper Clear crew debated this week included:
- Will SVG make the 2026 Chase?
- More Hocevar drama...
- Connor Zilisch's move to stay out for Stage 2 in the O'Reilly Race
- NASCAR's newest change with the foam inserts coming out of the Cup cars' bumpers
- Should Chicagoland be on the 2027 schedule?
To close out the show, we had a fan call in blaming Hocevar for his relationship status, we ask Chris about his passionate personality, and we rattle off the winners from around the racing world.
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San Diego Blew Ray Evernham & Bozi Tatarevic Away
We may be missing Freddie as he is on vocal rest, but we replaced him with TWO beasts of the industry -- Ray Evernham & Bozi Tatarevic! Tommy starts us off how only he can, and it doesn't take long for us to …
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We may be missing Freddie as he is on vocal rest, but we replaced him with TWO beasts of the industry -- Ray Evernham & Bozi Tatarevic!
Tommy starts us off how only he can, and it doesn't take long for us to get knee-deep in all things San Diego. The crew discusses the racing that happened over the weekend, from Tyler Reif coming so close to Sam Mayer's massive hit.
In Spot On, Spot Off, the topics were:
- Was San Diego better than Chicago and Mexico City?
- Could Corey Heim have been a playoff contender this year in Cup?
- Discussing Taylor Gray's move on Carson Kvapil
- Jimmie Johnson's comments on the lack of respect in the Truck Series
As usual, we get to hear from our fans, and one of them *allegedly* used their one phone call from jail to join the show. After that, we hear from NASCAR's Jerry Kaproth on everything that went into making the race at San Diego happen — and how Ty Gibbs almost blew the surprise.
In Ask DBC, we ask Bozi to power rank pit crews and Ray Evernham about when he knew Jeff Gordon was a future G.O.A.T.
They round it all out with DBC Picks and weekend winners, which didn't hit the same without Freddie — so he needs to come back soon!
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Chris Lambert: What Sets Denny Apart & Why Spotting Wins Ain't "Easy"
Fresh off a tripleheader weekend of ARCA, Trucks, and Cup at The Tricky Triangle, DBC is back in the studio – once again praising the domination of Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 after his third straight win from …
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Fresh off a tripleheader weekend of ARCA, Trucks, and Cup at The Tricky Triangle, DBC is back in the studio – once again praising the domination of Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 after his third straight win from the pole.
On this episode, Chris Lambert – spotter for the No. 11 of Denny Hamlin – joins the show as a guest to talk about what’s made the No. 11 team so strong in 2026, his journey into spotting at NASCAR’s top level, and his thoughts on all the hot topics from this past weekend.
Also, the group notes that NASCAR had tech trailers parked at the track in Pocono – front and center - but the No. 11 and No. 45 were not taken for testing.
Plus, Jimmie Johnson does a drunk interview at Le Mans, Legacy is starting to contend for wins, and everyone has plenty of questions about how this weekend will go in San Diego.
Everything wraps up with Reaction Theatre, S*** Show HOF, and Ask DBC.
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Bubba Wallace & Riley Herbst Talk Hocevar, Replacing Freddie & "Clocking It"
The DBC gang is back in studio after a LONG wreck-filled Cup Race in the Irish Hills of Michigan, this time with a pair of 23XI Racing teammates in Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst. The episode starts with a …
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The DBC gang is back in studio after a LONG wreck-filled Cup Race in the Irish Hills of Michigan, this time with a pair of 23XI Racing teammates in Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst.
The episode starts with a recap of both drivers’ weekends, followed by some high praise for Riley Herbst from Bubba Wallace for the teammate he’s been. The group talks about Cleetus McFarland’s performance in the ARCA and Trucks race, the difference between racing both vehicles, and what Ford seems to be missing from a lackluster performance in their own backyard.
Plus, Bubba Wallace opens up about what it's like to race around Carson Hocevar, his post-race conversation with The Hurricane that had social media buzzing, and how there’s a difference between racing hard and racing stupid.
The group debates if Denny Hamlin will retire at the end of next season, their Mt. Rushmore of NASCAR drivers, who is at fault for the massive wreck on the restart of the Cup race, and much more.
As always, Reaction Theatre brings the laughs, followed by S*** Show HOF and Ask DBC.
Plus, Freddie shouts out all of the weekend winners from around the country.
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We Finally Got Cleetus McFarland On The Show
This is the episode you've all been waiting for. We're putting 'em on the dash for today's episode as Cleetus McFarland joins the Door Bumper Clear gang remotely this Monday to discuss his latest NASCAR …
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This is the episode you've all been waiting for. We're putting 'em on the dash for today's episode as Cleetus McFarland joins the Door Bumper Clear gang remotely this Monday to discuss his latest NASCAR ventures - including Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. But he's not alone. Danny Stockman, aka Downforce Danny, joins us in studio to kick off the month of June right.
Tommy gets candid with Cleetus about the DBC gang's true feelings towards the internet star, and why the keyboard warriors are all wrong about their concerns. Squirrell McNutt makes a surprise cameo to ask his buddy Cleetus a very important question, and the crew digests Ryan Preece's penalty being upheld by the appeals panel.
Plus, Cleetus details the plans for his newly purchased Pro Late Model as he sets his sights on the ultimate goal: an eventual start in the Daytona 500. Spot On Spot Off, Reaction Theater, Ask DBC, and S*** Show Hall of Fame make this episode a must watch!
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Remembering Rowdy with Eric Brennan & Tony Hirschman
The NASCAR family lost a member of its Mount Rushmore this week — Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41. And while it may seem like no words can explain the grief the entire racing community feels, we invited …
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The NASCAR family lost a member of its Mount Rushmore this week — Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41. And while it may seem like no words can explain the grief the entire racing community feels, we invited his longtime spotter, Tony Hirschman, to the Door Bumper Clear table to share fond memories and mourn along our side.
Also joining us is the newest phenom to hit the booth, Eric Brennan, who was the first to address the television airwaves after Rowdy's passing.
We open up with Tony, Eric, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge all describing the past few days and remembering the kind of person, father, and racer Kyle Busch was to all of us.
After that, we get onto the racing this weekend — or lack thereof, thanks to Mother Nature's weather patterns.
In Spot On, Spot Off, the crew covers:
- Should Kyle Busch be instantly added to the NASCAR Hall of Fame?
- The full circle moment of the Coca-Cola 600 trophy returning to Spire Motorsports, which was formerly Kyle Busch Motorsports
- Questionable weather calls for the O'Reilly Series race
- And whether or not the truck race could have gone one more lap
In Reaction Theatre, fans called in to share memories of meeting Rowdy and lift our spirits with some jokes along the way. In Ask DBC, we ask the spotters how difficult it is to tell the red, white, and blue paint schemes apart on Memorial Day Weekend. And in DBC Picks, the gang chooses their top dogs for Nashville.
This might not have been the most fun show to tape, but it was important for all of us to get together and honor Kyle Busch's life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, Kurt, and the entire Busch family as they go through this tragic time.
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Live From Fan Day
The following program, Door Bumper Clear, was recorded on Thursday morning, May 21st, at JR Motorsports Fan Day. As the old saying goes, we saved the best for last. And as the last group to hit the Arby's stage …
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The following program, Door Bumper Clear, was recorded on Thursday morning, May 21st, at JR Motorsports Fan Day.
As the old saying goes, we saved the best for last. And as the last group to hit the Arby's stage at JRM Fan Day, DBC did not disappoint — or follow the rules for that matter.
Jordan Bianchi shares his thoughts and findings on some silly season speculations affecting drivers like Alex Bowman, Connor Zilisch, and a new name making its name around the garage, Chris Buescher.
After previewing the weekend ahead for the Coca-Cola 600, the gang gets into Spot On, Spot Off, where they debate:
- Should Kevin Harvick have been a unanimous Hall of Famer?
- Is the 600 the most valuable race on the schedule?
Lastly, we go into the audience for some LIVE Ask DBC questions, where the Project 91 x San Diego x Kevin Magnnusen rumors came up, as well as a possible charter sale and more All-Star race debating ensues.
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Kenny Wallace Wants Fans To Quit B****ing
The always wound-up Kenny Wallace is in studio today with a laugh that can be heard from zip codes away. That’s right, DBC is back in studio on Monday after one of the most unique ‘All-Star’ races NASCAR has …
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The always wound-up Kenny Wallace is in studio today with a laugh that can be heard from zip codes away. That’s right, DBC is back in studio on Monday after one of the most unique ‘All-Star’ races NASCAR has ever seen – and Chase Elliott did not.
Kenny gives his honest thoughts on the state of NASCAR, the problems they face, and how COVID changed a lot for the sport. The gang dives into Natalie Decker’s viral radio clip, Kyle Busch’s very suggestive 69th win, and how Rajah Caruth can make it up to Jesse Love after some hard racing in Dover.
Plus, the great NASCAR Hall of Fame debate takes up a good chunk of the show, as the gang debates who belongs in The Hall.
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Kurt Busch & Kaden Honeycutt: Imaginary Friends, Weekend of Wins & Brother Kyle
Wipe the mud off your boots and come on in, Watkins Glen campers. We’ve got a packed episode of DBC this week with TWO guests in the house – Truck Series winner Kaden Honeycutt, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt …
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Wipe the mud off your boots and come on in, Watkins Glen campers. We’ve got a packed episode of DBC this week with TWO guests in the house – Truck Series winner Kaden Honeycutt, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch.
After a wet n’ wild weekend up north at Watkins Glen, the gang breaks down all of the chaos and controversy from the Truck race – including a penalty to Freddie’s team that NASCAR rescinded just a little too late. Oops.
Kurt Busch opens up about his view of the Preece/Gibbs and Kyle Busch/Nemecheck incident at Texas, and why he’s not afraid to say NASCAR got it wrong. He also dives into plenty of stories from his racing career about penalties, rivalries, and the lessons that helped shape him as the years went on.
Kaden Honeycutt gets signed up for beer shotgunning school, and talks his amazing weekend winning ARCA, Trucks, and both CARS Tour races at Ace Speedway.
Buckle up for another fun episode of Door, Bumper, Clear.
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Will Kyle Busch or Ryan Preece Be Penalized?
Door Bumper Clear has returned from Texas, and they brought back the pink mini truck driving, tattoo sleeve having, Pacific Northwesterner, Spotter for Alex Bowman, Sam Mayer, Tyler Ankrum, and a guy named …
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Door Bumper Clear has returned from Texas, and they brought back the pink mini truck driving, tattoo sleeve having, Pacific Northwesterner, Spotter for Alex Bowman, Sam Mayer, Tyler Ankrum, and a guy named Cleetus McFarland — Kevin Hamlin!
They start off the race talking about Bowman's return from having vertigo, Cleetus's development as a racer, and recapping the events from the top 3 NASCAR series races the weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
In Spot On, Spot Off, the gang gets into:
- Should a caution have come out for John Hunter Nemechek coming to the last lap?
- The probability of Kyle Busch or Ryan Preece being penalized for on-track drama
- Does Texas get a bad wrap?
- A lesson in truck series tech with Tommy Baldwin
- The new track limits at Watkins Glen
When Chase Elliott wins, we can always count on his fans to leave us some doozies in our voicemail inbox during Reaction Theatre.
In S*** Show Hall of Fame, Freddie shares the mishaps he saw this weekend, including a rain day for late models down under, a HUGE spectator drag crash, and Maggio's near miss with the pace car.
For Ask DBC, Kevin Hamlin details the most important aspect of working with driver subs, the world of stock car racing in the Pacific Northwest, and how he wound up with a pink Kei truck.
Finally, the crew makes their picks, shouts out their winners, and gets ready for next weekend at Watkins Glen.
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An Unhinged Episode With Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe
Attention Door Bumper Clear listeners, please buckle up for the ride you are about to experience -- Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe have entered the studio, and the episode you are about to enjoy has clear chaos …
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Attention Door Bumper Clear listeners, please buckle up for the ride you are about to experience -- Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe have entered the studio, and the episode you are about to enjoy has clear chaos warnings directly ahead!
In all seriousness, although this episode starts off the rails and never comes back, the Door Bumper Clear crew opens up the show and discusses everything from the ups and downs of the race weekend at Talladega to The Big One that took out Bubba Wallace.
The topics we cover in Spot On, Spot Off are:
- Carson Hocevar's all-time celebration
- Did the stage changes provide the Superspeedway racing we want?
- A pair of JR Motorsports cars get impeding penalties
- Where Cleetus went wrong (and right!)
In Reaction Theatre, a fan loses his train of thought, and Hocevar fans have a new catchphrase for their love life. A familiar face shows up in the S*** Show Hall of Fame nominees list, and Ask DBC takes us inside the rivalry between Noah and Chase's son, Brooks.
Then things start to pick up around DBC picks, where Noah and Chase quiz Freddie on his knowledge of the moon's effects on grip. This leads to Noah Grason calling Riley Herbst, Josh Berry, and Austin Dillon to prove his point about the waxing crescent moon.
All we know is, we'll be keeping a much closer eye on qualifying this weekend for the No. 4 and No. 19 than we originally would have otherwise.
This is one of Door Bumper Clear's most hilarious shows to date, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
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