Host Bryan Nolen returns to the mic in this week’s episode of Bringing the Heat. Nolen catches up with nine-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series winner and current NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Christian Eckes.Â
The New York native discusses his early season run in his new seat with Kaulig Racing.
Eckes also talks about how he expects to handle running a much longer schedule than in years past, along with his expectations for the rest of 2025.
What’s still hot? Jared Haas joins the program to talk about the very latest news and notes around NASCAR.
Nolen and Haas break down the latest announcement of the new broadcast team for NASCAR’s coverage on Amazon Prime which debuts in May for the Coca-Cola 600.
The two also take a look at the future of Auto Club Speedway. Will the once two-mile oval be able to host a race weekend ever again after recent changes around the track?
The soundbite of the week comes from Josh Berry. The Wood Brothers Racing driver recorded a fourth-place finish in last Sunday’s (March 9) race at Phoenix Raceway. Berry speaks about the team’s performance and how this can set the standard going forward.Â
The show wraps up with some final thoughts. Defending series champion Joey Logano has not had the results the team has wanted this year, but leads the series in laps led. Can we expect Logano to soon get the finishes he and Team Penske are hoping for?Â
The option tire made its’ 2025 debut at Phoenix. Will NASCAR bring it back and what effect will it have on the competitive nature of the racing?
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