It’s getting crowded in NASCAR, and there aren’t enough seats for butts. This week on the Four Wide Pod, we break down all the moves shaking up the garage: Justin Haley’s exit from Spire Motorsports, Harrison Burton navigating his next chapter from AM Racing, and Viking Motorsports replacing Matt DiBenedetto... leaving fans and drivers alike wondering why.

We recap the Xfinity Series race that had everyone on edge, celebrate Denny Hamlin’s milestone win, tying him with Kevin Harvick for 10th all-time, and debate just how unforgiving the current playoff format is for drivers like William Byron.

Looking ahead, Talladega looms large. We talk championship favorites, unpredictable super-speedway chaos, and the strategies that could make or break the season. Spicy takes? Of course. Pick’em updates? You know it. And through it all, we ask the big question: who’s bringing the hardware home baby!

Grab your favorite beverage, buckle in, and get ready for some real talk about NASCAR’s ever-changing landscape.

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The Roval weekend delivered chaos, history, and high-stakes playoff drama across every NASCAR series. From Shane van Gisbergen’s flawless drive in the Cup race to Corey Heim’s record-breaking Truck Series victory, this episode breaks down it all.

We dive into the wild start at the Roval, where multiple incidents tested driver accountability—highlighted by Grant Enfinger owning up to his mistake. Corey Heim’s win not only marked a milestone in his young career but also shattered Greg Biffle’s long-standing record, signaling a new era for the Truck Series. Rising stars like Heim and Brent Cruz continue to prove the youth movement in NASCAR is stronger than ever.

In the Xfinity Series, playoff pressure hit a boiling point with unexpected eliminations and strategy calls that defined championship hopes. Meanwhile, SVG once again proved his mastery of road courses, showing unmatched tire management and calm under chaos in the Cup Series.

We also look ahead to Las Vegas, where the playoff battles tighten even further. With veterans nearing retirement and new talents rewriting NASCAR’s hierarchy, the sport’s future has never looked brighter.

Tune in as we unpack every storyline—SVG’s dominance, Bubba Wallace’s consistency, team dynamics, and the unpredictable playoff cutlines that keep fans on edge.

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Kansas brought fireworks to the playoffs. Denny Hamlin fenced Bubba Wallace and sparked a new round of drama, while Chase Elliott’s overtime win locked him into the Round of 8. The playoff picture is now razor-thin with Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, and Tyler Reddick living on the bubble and everything to lose at the Roval. In Xfinity, Brandon Jones scored the win, but the real story is who has the momentum as elimination weekend looms. We break down the rivalries, the pressure points, and why Charlotte’s Roval might be the wildest race of the postseason.

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Corey Heim made history at New Hampshire by capturing his ninth win of the season, tying Greg Biffle’s long-standing single-season Truck Series record. Tensions also boiled over at JGR when Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs collided during the Cup Playoff Round of 12, a clash that has shaken team dynamics. On the Cup side, Ryan Blaney’s win secured his spot in the Round of 8 and pushed him deeper into championship contention.

Tune in as we break down Heim’s historic run, examine what led to the Hamlin and Gibbs incident and its impact, and look at how Blaney’s victory reshapes the playoff picture.

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A special treat for all of you Four Wide Racing Lovers, Brayton Laster joins us in talking about the "pinch me moment," when he went to Bristol, his race in general, and his thoughts on being a NASCAR fan while racing in the industry. A very insightful conversation, and we thank him as always for being on!

Christopher Bell rang the loudest bell at Bristol, stealing the spotlight in the Cup race while Brad Keselowski, Zane Smith, and Ryan Blaney tried to answer the call. Aric Almirola rang in a big Xfinity win, and Layne Riggs made some noise in the Truck Series. We break down all the action from Thunder Valley, the playoff shake-ups, and set the stage for New Hampshire, where the drivers will have to echo their Bristol moves to stay in contention.

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Gateway gave us one wild weekend. Denny Hamlin came through with a win from the pole and didn’t hold back after the checkered flag, telling fans to jump on the bandwagon or get run over by it. Love him or hate him, there is no denying that he has a real shot at the ship.

Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson got tangled up in a wreck that has everyone wondering what the possible implications and drawbacks are for the reckless move. Lots of playoff drivers like SVG, Bowman, and Berry had playoff woes, while people like Elliot and Briscoe impressed.

Now all eyes are on Bristol. The night race at Thunder Valley is coming up, and it is always intense. We break down what to expect, who has momentum, and who needs a big rebound.

We talk about all this... and more!

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We are back and we’re breaking down a weekend at Darlington and Portland! The “Lady in Black” was as tough as ever, but she couldn’t stop Chase Briscoe from putting on an absolute clinic, in which he brought an old school tail whoopin to the field . We’ll talk about how Briscoe's dominant performance got him into the next round of the playoffs and the internal woes of playoff hopefuls like Bowman and Berry. We’ve got the full scoop on the other series, including Corey Heim's lucky win in the Truck Series opener, and Connor Zilisch breaking through the last-lap restart and chaos... with a little help from a shortcut. Tune in and lose yourself in the fun vibes, engaging conversations, and a few new meme sounds!

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The crew is back and breaking down Ryan Blaney’s dramatic win in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, where he edged Daniel Suárez by just 0.031 seconds in a four-wide finish! We discuss the differing strategies, the heartbreak of being wrecked, and the thrills of victory. We also recap the playoff drama... Alex Bowman clinched the final spot despite finishing 36th due to the "big one," involving Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick advanced on points, and drivers like Preece, Suarez, and Buscher were left out to dry.

We went over the Xfinity race too, where Parker Kligerman stepped in for Connor Zilisch and drove the No. 88 JR Motorsports car to a impressive win in the Wawa 250 at Daytona. We talked about how that performance kept the team strong even with Zilisch out, and how gratifying it is to see Kligerman win.

We also chat about big garage news, including RAM partnering with Kaulig Racing to run a five-truck effort in the 2026 Truck Series and Connor Zilisch moving up to a full-time Cup ride with Trackhouse next year.

Finally, we looked ahead to Darlington and the Southern 500, previewing the Lady in Black, tire strategy, and which playoff drivers need to hit the ground running.

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