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Chase Elliott gets it done at Martinsville — and on a track where patience and precision matter most, that win could signal a major shift in the season.

In Season 5, Episode 10 of The Backstretch Podcast, Heather Williams and former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief Chris Carrier break down Elliott’s Martinsville victory and what it means for Hendrick Motorsports moving forward.

We also dive into:

🏁 What Matters / What Doesn’t

• Dynasty Spurlock making history — why this moment matters for the future of the sport
• Cleetus McFarland competing in the O’Reilly Series — what crossover moments like this mean for NASCAR’s audience

🎤 Turn 5 – Five Minutes with Chad Finchum

• Chad joins the show to talk about the challenges of staying in the cup series

📻 Say What? (Radio Chatter)

• Has Kyle Busch lost his edge — or is the conversation missing context?
• Bubba Wallace vs Carson Hocevar — tension building or just hard racing?

🛠 Pit Notes
Chris Carrier breaks down what really happens during an off week — shop work, simulator time, adjustments, and why these breaks can quietly shape the rest of the season.

Fast takes. Real insight. Inside the garage.

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