The Backstretch Podcast S5 E19: Carson Hocevar | Hamlin Climbs the Record Book & Michigan Preview

Denny Hamlin wins at Nashville and moves one step closer to NASCAR history. In Season 5, Episode 19 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and crew chief Chris Carrier break down Hamlin's 62nd career Cup Series victory, putting him just one win behind Kyle Busch for ninth on NASCAR's all-time wins list. At 45 years old, Hamlin continues to perform at an elite level — but just how impressive is this run? 🏁 What Matters / What Doesn't The Nashville race lasted more than four hours, prompting Denny Hamlin to suggest shortening the event to 300 miles. Does race length matter? Corey Heim is officially announced as the driver of the No. 35 car next season, replacing Riley Herbst. Another young driver is making the jump to a full-time Cup ride — how important is that for the sport? 🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Carson Hocevar Michigan native Carson Hocevar joins the show to discuss his season, racing in front of a home-state crowd, and the challenges of competing at NASCAR's highest level. 📻 Say What? (Radio Chatter) The No. 6 team reacts after an incident involving Austin Dillon and the No. 3 car NASCAR declines to penalize Dillon, citing throttle data discussed on the Hauler Talk podcast More frustration surfaces from the No. 12 team late in the race — was it directed at Shane van Gisbergen or simply the product of hard racing at Nashville? 🛠 Pit Notes Chris Carrier previews Michigan International Speedway and explains the keys to winning at one of NASCAR's fastest intermediate tracks, where momentum, clean air, and fuel strategy often decide the race. Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage. Subscribe for weekly NASCAR breakdowns, driver interviews, and pit box perspective you won't hear anywhere else. #NASCAR #DennyHamlin #CarsonHocevar #MichiganInternationalSpeedway #CoreyHeim #CupSeries #BackstretchPodcast #NashvilleSuperspeedway _________________________________________ Follow WCYB on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@news5wcyb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/news5wcyb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/news5wcyb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/news5wcyb/ Have a tip? Email us at [email protected] Have a video or photo you want to share? Upload it to https://wcyb.com/chimein WCYB is a Virginia-based station and NBC and FOX Television affiliate, and WEMT is a Tennessee-based station and ROAR affiliate, owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #wcyb #tricities #localnews #news5wcyb #virginia #bristol #virginianews