The popularity of NASCAR is not limited to racetracks. Several podcasts explore the ins and outs of motorsports, with some involving NASCAR racers like Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Podcasts have been becoming popular in recent years. They offer more insight into several moments from the race weekend from the driver's or crew's perspective. Apart from renowned analysts, some of these podcasts are run by NASCAR drivers like Kenny Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Conor Daly, Earnhardt Jr, and a few others.
Here's our pick of 7 best NASCAR Podcasts you should tune into:
#1 The Dale Jr. Download (Dirty Mo Media)
Co-hosted by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis of JR Motorsports, the Dale Jr. Download began streaming in 2013.
Managed by Dirty Mo Media, the podcast currently has 558 episodes featuring the NASCAR Cup Series champion and Hall of Famer discussing issues related to racing incidents, off-track controversies and several other topics related to NASCAR.
#2 Actions Detrimental (Dirty Mo Media)
Co-hosted by Denny Hamlin and Jared Allen, the Actions Detrimental podcast became popular for its bold and unfiltered perspective on NASCAR.
With over 230 episodes available on YouTube, they provide unbiased insights into the previous race, along with candid commentary from the race weekend and controversial choices by either NASCAR officials or drivers/teams.
#3 Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour (NASCAR on FOX)
Presented by NASCAR on FOX, Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour podcast stars the former Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick, along with Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith.
With over 40 episodes available on streaming mediums such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and a few others, this weekly show is popular for bringing in some of the most famous personas from motorsport to share their unbiased opinions.
#4 Door Bumper Clear (Dirty Mo Media)
Door Bumper Clear, one of the most heard podcasts from Dirty Mo Media, is hosted by veteran NASCAR spotters Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, and T.J. Majors, along with insider Casey Boat.
With a bold, humor-filled and unabashed approach, the podcast is targeted at NASCAR's loyal yet edgy fans worldwide. It has streamed 338 episodes as of now.
#5 Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie (Mobil 1/NASCAR)
Presented by Mobil 1 and NASCAR, Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie follows the journey of the #7 driver from Spire Motorsports.
Apart from Corey's Cup Series perspective, the show also focuses on several controversial and celebrated decisions by the officials and competitors (drivers/teams). With a new episode every Wednesday, over 300 episodes of the podcast are live on several streaming platforms.
#6 The Teardown (The Athletic)
Co-hosted by Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, The Teardown podcast by The Athletic is popular for providing instant reactions and deep analysis from the race weekend. It also provides recaps of several crucial moments from both during the race and post-race interactions.
#7 The Kenny Wallace Show (Kenny Wallace Media)
Hosted and presented by the retired Cup Series driver, The Kenny Wallace Show provides an unbiased opinion on some of the most popular topics in the world of NASCAR. Apart from racing, the show sometimes peeks into the lifestyle of the drivers and discusses updates from NASCAR press conferences.