Michigan delivered drama with fuel strategy shaking up the finish—Denny Hamlin played it smart while others ran dry. We dive into how it all unfolded, who got burned, and what it means heading into Mexico City. Plus, we preview NASCAR’s debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the challenges of racing at altitude, and which drivers we’ve got our eyes on.

In Episode 18 of Four Wide, we dive into the thrilling action from the 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, where Ryan Blaney secured his first win, leading 139 of the 300 laps and clinching a spot in the playoffs (Finally, Blaney fans can breathe!)

A significant moment in the race occurred on Lap 106 when Carson Hocevar contacted Ricky Stenhouse Jr., ending Stenhouse's day and sparking post-race tensions. Stenhouse expressed frustration, labeling Hocevar's move as "definitely overaggressive". Despite the incident, Hocevar managed to finish 2nd, marking a notable achievement in his rookie season.

We also pour one out for Corey LaJoie, who had numerous blunders in the post-race show on Prime.

Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 8, 2025. This race marks the first of three seeding races for the inaugural NASCAR In-Season Challenge. With its wide racing surface and moderate banking.

Tune in as we break down the Nashville highlights standings, and set the stage for the "excitement" at Michigan.

This week, we’re hanging out with NASCAR’s one and only Brayton “Pizza Man” Laster — talking all things racing, pizza, and everything in between. Brayton gives us the inside scoop on how he got into the sport, the ups and downs of his week in Charlotte, and how he’s built a brand that’s as bold as his driving.

We’re also diving into one of the wildest stories from the Coke 600 — Ross Chastain’s ride from worst to first — and what it says about the current state of the Cup Series. Then we’re looking ahead to Nashville Superspeedway, sharing our thoughts on who might show up strong and what to watch for this weekend.

If you like fast cars, big personalities, and maybe a few pepperonis on top — this episode’s for you!

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