On this week’s episode of Frontstretch Happy Hour, hosts Bryan Nolen, Michael Massie and Dalton Hopkins are joined by USA Sports and NBC Sports commentator Leigh Diffey to discuss his career, calling some of racing’s biggest moments and the latest NASCAR headlines.
First, the group breaks down the massive news that Brad Keselowski will leave RFK Racing at the end of 2026. What happens to the No. 6 Ford, where could Keselowski land in 2027 and what does this mean for RFK’s future?
Then, has NASCAR’s fighting problem gone too far? Corey Heim was confronted and struck by members of a rival team away from his car following the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway. We’ll discuss what happened, how this compares to recent NASCAR fights and where the line should be drawn.
Finally, we’re looking at the 2026 NASCAR Chase. With Kansas Speedway behind us and Las Vegas Motor Speedway next, which championship storylines deserve the most attention as the battle for the NASCAR Cup Series title intensifies?
Watch the whole show above or on YouTube or listen to the audio version on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Dalton Hopkins began writing for Frontstretch in April 2021. Currently, he is the lead writer for the weekly Thinkin' Out Loud column, co-host of the Frontstretch Happy Hour podcast, and one of our lead reporters. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. Simultaneously, he also serves as a Captain in the US Army.
Follow Dalton on Twitter @PitLaneCPT
Bryan Nolen is the Operations Manager and Multimedia Director for Frontstretch.com. He also hosts the Bringing the Heat with Bryan Nolen Podcast and occasionally makes appearances on The Happy Hour Podcast. He has a Sportscasting degree from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting. He resides in Boise, Idaho, with his wife, his French Bulldog Archer and two rabbits.
Follow him on Twitter @TheBryanNolen
Michael Massie joined Frontstretch in 2017 and has served as the Content Director since 2020.
Massie, a Richmond, Va., native, has covered NASCAR, IndyCar, SRX and the CARS Tour. Outside of motorsports, the Virginia Tech grad and Green Bay Packers minority owner can be seen cheering on his beloved Hokies and Packers.
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