Door Bumper Clear
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Now in its 10th year, Door Bumper Clear returns with a fresh lineup, raw energy, and the same unapologetic edge fans have come to love. Veteran NASCAR industry members Freddie Kraft and Tommy Baldwin—brothers in the sport and unfiltered to the core—team up with the fearless Karsyn Elledge, a rising voice in motorsports. Unabashedly bold and highly entertaining, DBC recaps the fast-paced world of NASCAR through the eyes of spotters, crew chiefs and influential industry insiders. Whether they're recapping last weekend’s race, tackling hot-button rumors, or sparking fiery debates, the DBC crew delivers insight and entertainment with bold opinions, comedic banter, and an authentic, no-holds-barred approach.
Episodes
- Kurt Busch & Kaden Honeycutt: Imaginary Friends, Weekend of Wins & Brother Kyle
Wipe the mud off your boots and come on in, Watkins Glen campers. We’ve got a packed episode of DBC this week with TWO guests in the house – Truck Series winner Kaden Honeycutt, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch. After a wet n’ wild week…
- Will Kyle Busch or Ryan Preece Be Penalized?
Door Bumper Clear has returned from Texas, and they brought back the pink mini truck driving, tattoo sleeve having, Pacific Northwesterner, Spotter for Alex Bowman, Sam Mayer, Tyler Ankrum, and a guy named Cleetus McFarland — Kevin Hamlin!…
- An Unhinged Episode With Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe
Attention Door Bumper Clear listeners, please buckle up for the ride you are about to experience -- Noah Gragson & Chase Briscoe have entered the studio, and the episode you are about to enjoy has clear chaos warnings directly ahead! In al…
- Before You Blame Cody Ware, Tommy Wants To Speak
At risk of sounding like the well-overdone phrase from the Wizard of Oz, we're not in Kansas anymore — and the Door Bumper Clear crew probably couldn't be more glad about that. Freddie has read all of your tweets and messages, so he finall…
- We Asked NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell Your Questions
No need to pinch yourselves, Door Bumper Clear fans, this is real! NASCAR's President Steve O'Donnell joins the show, and yes, we are just as shocked as you are. We start off with Freddie Kraft asking Steve about the topics he saw come up…
- Mark Martin: Wait, Tommy Baldwin Helped Cleetus Get Into NASCAR?
After a week off from the Cup Series and hopefully a Happy Easter (yes, even for you Denny Bros) — the Door Bumper Clear crew is back and joined by a Hall of Famer in NASCAR and on our guest list, Mark Martin! To start the show, Mark and t…
- Why Freddie Says Bubba Wallace's Wreck "Can't Happen"
The Door Bumper Clear crew returns from Martinsville after a weekend that seems like it couldn't have gone worse, but things brighten up because we have Todd Gilliland joining us, who is all smiles. In the opening segment, or B.S. as we li…
- Debating Darlington Fall Off with Matt Weaver
Your Monday just got a whole lot better - Door Bumper Clear is HERE, and we have Matt Weaver joining us to talk Darlington, short tracks, and ... pizza? In the opening segment, we cover the whole wide world of racing, starting with the sit…
- Why Did Jon Wood Say He Would Shave His Legs?
Making his triumphant return to the guest seat on Door Bumper Clear, Jon Wood, President of Wood Brothers Racing, joins the crew to discuss the race in Las Vegas, speeding tickets & the end of throwback weekend. After catching up with what…
- Randy LaJoie: Life-Saving Seats, Cleetus, and the Car He Still Hates
It’s Door Bumper Clear’s 400th episode! So, we had to go big with our guest, and there’s no one bigger than Randy LaJoie, a.k.a. “Big Rand.” He joins DBC to talk about Phoenix, his racing seats, and the crazy stories from his racing past.…
- Brent Crews: COTA, Cool Suits & The Age vs. Experience Debate
Door Bumper Clear is back and ready to recap the race at Circuit Of The Americas, and this time they are joined by a fresh face to the show and NOAPS series - Brent Crews! The 17-year-old racing phenom joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin &…
- Ryan Blaney On Atlanta, Hocevar & Llama Drama
The gang is back after a race weekend that was turbulent both on track and in the atmosphere, so warm up those bathtubs, Blaney fans! Ryan joins us to talk Atlanta, farm animals, and everything in between. In the opening segment, Freddie K…
- Bill France Didn't Want This
If you were expecting Door Bumper Clear to lay up to start the year, think again... The NASCAR world is bursting at the seams with storylines following the Daytona 500 weekend, so you know Freddie, Tommy & Karsyn will have plenty to dive i…
- Bob Pockrass & The Clash: It Should've Stayed in Daytona
Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are back for another season of Door Bumper Clear , and they’re kicking off 2026 with a bang. Veteran motorsports journalist Bob Pockrass joins the crew to break down everything happening in…
- Tow-Truck Driver Fights, Victory Lane Falls, & Pastor Tom: The Best of DBC
Every week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by a guest from the NASCAR industry, and we’re never disappointed with the moments it creates. From breaking down the video of a tow-truck driver yelling at Tommy to C…
- Blaney Fan Toaster Baths & Rowdy Fans Getting Lucky: Best of Reaction Theatre
On a special Friday episode of Door Bumper Clear, get ready for some of the wildest, funniest, and most unfiltered moments from Reaction Theatre this season. This “Best of” highlights what makes Door Bumper Clear great, and that’s you, the…
- Christmas Show with Jesse Love: Gabehart Leaving, Trial Update, & Joey’s New Look
Door Bumper Clear is back for our annual Christmas show. On today’s episode, Freddie, Tommy, and Karsyn are joined by the newly crowned Xfinity Series Champion Jesse Love. Jesse talks about how life as a Champion humbles you quickly, espec…
- Regan Smith & Phoenix: 4 Tires & 2 Hearts Break
Former Cup Series Winner and JR Motorsports Driver, Regan Smith, joins Freddie, Tommy, and Karsyn for the season finale of Door Bumper Clear. Regan and the crew debate Chris Gayle’s call to pit for four tires with the Championship on the l…
- Jordan Bianchi: Race Manipulation, Martinsville Beef & Driver Star Power
The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on this week’s episode of Door Bumper Clear to break down the action from Martinsville. The crew discusses the concern level of Joe Gibbs Racing after bot…
- Jimmy Spencer on the State of NASCAR Racing in 2025
Mr. Excitement, Jimmy Spencer, joins Freddie, Tommy, and Karsyn on Door Bumper Clear this week! Jimmy’s tell-it-like-it-is attitude shines bright from the start as he gives us his thoughts on the state of NASCAR racing in 2025, what he rea…
- Mike Forde & Vegas II: Do The Playoffs Hurt Star Power?
Here’s something we didn’t see coming… Mike Forde, NASCAR’s Managing Director for Racing Communications, joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Stephanie Otey on Door Bumper Clear this week! The crew wastes no time as Mike and Freddie jum…
- Leigh Diffey & Charlotte: The Hail Roval
Leigh Diffey joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge this week to break down a wild weekend at the Charlotte ROVAL – and yes, that “Hail Roval” move from Ross Chastain on Denny Hamlin is on the menu. The gang covers it all:…
- AJ Allmendinger & Kansas II: His Number is on the Building
AJ Allmendinger joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on this week’s episode of Door Bumper Clear to debrief all things Kansas. The crew breaks down the last lap between Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace, Freddie gives his ta…
- Tyler Reddick & Loudon: Ty vs. Denny – It’s Game On
Tyler Reddick joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on this week’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. Tyler stops by to recap his less-than-stellar race at New Hampshire, discuss where his 23Xi team needs to improve over the ne…
- Jeff Burton & Bristol II: S***show for All The Right Reasons
The Mayor, Jeff Burton, joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. Jeff and the DBC crew break down the chaotic Bristol Night Race and how excessive tire wear is exactly what the fan bas…
- Austin Cindric & Jordan Bianchi: Why We Need Playoffs in NASCAR
Austin Cindric and Jordan Bianchi join Freddie Kraft and Karsyn Elledge this week on Door Bumper Clear. With Tommy out this week, Jordan had to bring the fire, and he did not disappoint. The crew debates if 2025 is Denny Hamlin’s year to f…
- TJ's Back & The Southern 500: Is Briscoe the Favorite?
TJ Majors joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. TJ picks up right where he left off, immediately bringing the energy with some light-hearted jabs at the DBC crew. They debate if Cha…
- Jeff Gluck & Daytona: Blame it on Freddie
Jeff Gluck joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear . Freddie breaks down Bubba Wallace’s wreck that took out nearly half the field, Tommy explains why fuel mileage made Daytona a good…
- Bob Pockrass & Richmond: Tire Falloff is King
Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge in the Door Bumper Clear studio this week! Bob helps break down Austin Dillon's triumphant win at Richmond Raceway, which not only serves as redemption from…
- Connor Zilisch & Josh Williams: Hard Hits at the Glen
Connor Zilisch and his spotter, Josh Williams, join Freddie Kraft and Tommy Baldwin at the table this week for another episode of Door Bumper Clear. Connor breaks down his scary fall in Victory Lane following his win in the Xfinity Series…
- Iowa & Tyler Courtney: Aero Blocking at a Short Track
Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are back for another episode of Door Bumper Clear. This week they’re joined by High Limit Sprint Car Series driver Tyler Courtney ahead of one of the biggest dirt races of the year, the Knox…
- Indy & Mark Martin: Freddie is a Brickyard 400 Winner
Mark Martin joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge this week for a brand-new episode of Door Bumper Clear. Freddie is fresh off his first Brickyard 400 win as a spotter and tells us all about the post-race celebration that…
- Ty Dillon & Dover: The Race for $1 Million
Ty Dillon joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on today’s episode of Door Bumper Clear. Ty breaks down his career arc that’s led him to racing for $1 Million this weekend at Indy. Then the crew talks about NASCAR’s decisi…
- Michael McDowell & Sonoma: SVG is the Road Course G.O.A.T.
Michael McDowell joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge for another episode of Door Bumper Clear. The crew recaps a dominating day at Sonoma for Shane Van Gisbergen, Freddie and Bubba’s great points day, and the scuffle bet…
- Chicago with Erik Jones: Squashing Beef, Caution Calls & Spotting With A Telescope
DBC is back from the streets of Chicago with Cup Series driver Erik Jones to recap all of the action from the Windy City. From angry drivers to outrageous Reaction Theatre calls, this show has it all. In Spot On/Spot Off, they discuss SVG’…
- Atlanta 2 with Ryan Blaney: Atlanta Awards Aggression
Blaney is back! DBC returns from Echo Park Speedway in Atlanta and welcomes back NASCAR Champion Ryan Blaney for his second appearance on the show this season. A lot went down in Atlanta, and the group covers it all. In Spot On/Spot Off, t…
- Pocono with Kelly Crandall: Tricky To Pass, Freddie’s Drinking Game & Driver #77
DBC is back from Pocono and welcomes in motorsports journalist Kelly Crandall to go over all of the moments from the NASCAR world over the weekend. From Dale Jr.’s debut as a crew chief to Carson Hocevar’s continued rivalry with Ricky Sten…
- Mexico with Matt Weaver: Pro Ass Whoopin’
The DBC gang is back from Mexico and welcome in racing journalist Matt Weaver to break down an unforgettable weekend of racing, wild stories from the road, and one electric win for Daniel Suárez. Freddie shares his travel tales—tequila sho…
- Michigan with Ricky Stenhouse Jr: Settling Old Beefs, Fasting & Fighting An Octopus
You’re going to want to buckle in for this one. DBC is back from Michigan and welcomes Ricky Stenhouse Jr to recap the weekend and settle old beef with Tommy. After an eventful weekend, Tommy, Freddie, Karsyn & Ricky have a lot to cover. I…
- Nashville with Jeff Dickerson: Toasters, Taming Hocevar & Turning Up The Horsepower
Door Bumper Clear is back from Music City to recap all of the action from Nashville with special guest Jeff Dickerson, co-owner of Spire Motorsports. With Spire making headlines on and off the track, Jeff and the group certainly have a lot…
- Larry Mac: Charlotte Stopped The Bleeding
This week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by NASCAR legend Larry McReynolds to break down an action-packed Memorial Day weekend. From Charlotte’s surprising results to spotter stand chaos, hot takes on pit call…
- Live From JRM Fan Day & Jordan Bianchi Has Breaking News
Door Bumper Clear is live on Sirius XM at JRM Fan Day Presented by Bass Pro Shops! Freddie Kraft and Karsyn Elledge welcome Jordan Bianchi on the Lionel stage to preview Kyle Larson's Double, The CARS Tour's breakthrough race on FS1, Austi…
- North Wilkesboro with Derek Kneeland: It’s Time For A Points Race
This week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge welcome Kyle Busch’s spotter, Derek Kneeland, on the show to talk about an eventful All-Star weekend from North Wilkesboro. From near-invisible choose cones to unhappy drivers aft…
- Kansas with Austin Dillon: Is Larson’s Biggest Threat Himself?
This week Austin Dillon joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on DBC to recap everything from Kansas. From flipping birds to rotating Championship tracks, the group had a lot of ground to cover. In Spot On/Spot Off, the gr…
- 367 - Texas with Rodney Childers: Russian Roulette Racing
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge welcome in legendary NASCAR crew chief Rodney Childers to break down the weekend of racing at Texas. From a treacherous track to navigate to alternating strategies, the gro…
- 366 - Kyle Busch On Talladega: "You're Penalized By Trying"
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by one of the most anticipated DBC guests in show history: Kyle Busch. After a weekend of racing at Talladega, the group discusses the major moments from on and…
- 365 - Bristol & Steve Park: The Purest Ass Kicking
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by former NASCAR Cup Series driver Steve Park. Fresh off of the Kyle Larson-dominated Cup & Xfinity races at Bristol, the group dives into the hot topics surroun…
- 364 - Darlington with Tony Hirschman: Larson's Not So Grrreat Day
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by veteran NASCAR Cup Series spotter Tony Hirschman. Martinsville might have been two weeks ago, but Hirschman is still fired up over the Xfinity Series race, an…
- 363 - Martinsville with Mark Martin: If They Can't Play Nice, Take them Off The Schedule
NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin joins Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge on Door Bumper Clear this week. The group unpacks the action from Martinsville, including: Sammy Smith's late race dive bomb move on the last lap, shou…
- 362 - Homestead with Jamie McMurray: Larson's Road To G.O.A.T Status
This week on DBC, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by former driver and current TV analyst Jamie McMurray-and have a big surprise for Jamie. The crew breaks down Kyle Larson's dominant weekend, the status of Home…