NASCAR on NBC podcast

Dale Jarrett remembers his historic 1999 Cup championship 25 years later

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why the 1999 Cup championship by Dale Jarrett marked several milestones in NASCAR history (1:00); the 1995 move to Robert Yates Racing that started it...

Phoenix Championship 4 Preview: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and William Byron on the title race

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interviews with Joey Logano (1:30); Ryan Blaney (7:00); Tyler Reddick (13:00); William Byron (17:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports...

Hendrick Motorsports, Martinsville Speedway, a plane crash tragedy 20 years later

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hendrick’s record-breaking success at Martinsville and why the track is so intertwined with the team’s narrative arc (1:00); Kyle Larson and crew ...

Analyzing trends in the NASCAR 2024 Cup playoffs at halfway: Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin, officiating and more

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “...

Harrison Burton’s breakthrough Cup victory at Daytona through the eyes of his father, Jeff, in the broadcast booth

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Basking in the afterglow of Harrison’s triumph (3:00); the immediate aftermath of getting to victory lane (5:00); and the amusing scramble of trying...

Austin Dillon’s controversial victory over Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin at Richmond Raceway and the aftermath for NASCAR

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dale Jarrett assesses Austin Dillon’s win after driving through Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final corner at Richmond Raceway (3:00); analyzi...

NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and how the Next Gen could impact the Brickyard 400

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What Steve Letarte remembers about his first exposure to the Brickyard 400 and why it’s such a magical moment and place for NASCAR (2:30); what it’...

How the life of Shane van Gisbergen changed after winning the Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR Cup debut a year ago

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); h...

Iowa Speedway’s smash debut, Martin Truex Jr. stepping back, Kyle Busch’s surprising Gibbs, Hendrick RCR comments

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NACAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Cup debut of Iowa Speedway (2:00); the concerns about the repave and why it was done (4:30); the surprising re...

Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden sits down to discuss his second consecutive victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on a special moment Monday morning with his 2-year-old son Kota on the yard of bricks (5:30); why N...

Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart recall their Double attempts; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Stewart on how he came to do The Double and what was the appeal (3:00); how Stewart got in shape for his second attempt and the tense moments whe...

The Kyle Larson Double at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600: The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion takes aim at history

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s at stake for KyleLarsonin attempting a herculean feat of auto racing and why he loves running the big events (2:30); why Mario Andretti has b...

Short track season: Denny Hamlin heats up as Martin Truex Jr. gets heated; Chase Briscoe on the future; Hendrick Motorsports’ emotional Martinsville ties

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Denny Hamlin gets hot in short track season behind the best pit crew in the Cup Series (1:30); the increased importance of pit stops in the Next Gen e...

News, notes, quotes from Phoenix, Vegas, St. Pete: Catching up on Toyota’s surge, Rajah Caruth’s win, IndyCar charters and driver salaries

13 Mar 2024

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Toyota’s strong showing at Phoenix (2:30);the No. 20 scores a “cathartic” victory that shows the team remains championship caliber (6:30); the i...

Daytona 500: William Byron continues breakthrough with biggest win of his career; catching up with Blaney, Johnson, Keselowski, Truex

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The anxious moments of waiting to be declared a Daytona 500 winner (1:30); Byron explains how he went from winning races online to winning in real lif...

Remembering the historic 2004 Daytona 500 and Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning on a momentous day for NASCAR

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why the 2004 season was a crossroads of so many eras beginning and ending for NASCAR (1:30); former NASCAR on NBC announcer Allen Bestwick and sports ...

2024 season preview: Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin look ahead this season while reflecting on 2023

02 Feb 2024

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Ryan Blaney on an emotional night in Nashville (3:00), thanking those who helped him earn the championship (7:00), his first meeting with Roger Penske...

Unable to defend Rolex 24 at Daytona title after losing Acura deal, Mike Shank plots his return to IMSA: ‘I work on it every day’

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With his IMSA team sidelined from the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the first time in 20 years, Mike Shank discusses the disappointment of being unable to d...

Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti expands for Rolex 24: Wayne Taylor is adding cars and stars at Daytona while trying to bring Acura another victory

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Background on why the 2024 season comes at a critical juncture for Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti (1:00);what a hectic offseason has felt like (6:00); h...

Rolex 24 at Daytona preview: A world-class field gathers at the World Center of Racing for a race of champions to begin the 2024 major calendar

15 Jan 2024

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Another all-star field gathers for the world’s first “Race of Champions” of the year (2:00); Jenson Button and Felipe Massa head the list of For...

Martinsville: Ryan Blaney’s elite maturation into championship challenger; William Byron’s gritty effort; another near-miss for Denny Hamlin; Phoenix title race preview

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Blaney’s no-doubt, clutch victory at Martinsville confirms his championship-level talent (1:00); how Blaney deftly managed his final charge to ...

Homestead-Miami: Tense radio chatter for Martin Truex Jr., Christopher Bell; how Kyle Larson’s pit wall collision happened; the perils of being a crew chief in the Cup Series

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Kyle Larson-Ryan Blaney incident that was the turning point (1:00); how the essence of Larson factored into the incident (4:30); why Stage 1’s s...

Las Vegas: Kyle Larson’s amazing save, Christopher Bell’s charge and pit stop woes; Martin Truex Jr.’s damaging strategy call

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does Las Vegas winner Kyle Larson have a massive championship edge with two weeks to prepare for Phoenix? (1:00); does he ignore Homestead and Martins...

Roval: A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional victory; Kyle Larson’s rebound; Parker Kligerman’s all-in return to NASCAR in 2023

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parker explains his busy schedule on a Monday/Tuesday coming out of a race weekend (1:30); delving into DIL and a love-hate relationship with simulati...

Talladega: Ryan Blaney seizes the moment; Kevin Harvick’s near-miss; Bubba Wallace’s Michael Jordan pep talk; Roval preview

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Blaney’s move to pass Kevin Harvick (1:30); how Harvick might be out of practice with some superspeedway tactics (4:00); the sentimentality of ...

Texas: The restarts that went wrong for Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace; William Byron the championship favorite; Martin Truex Jr.’s ‘disaster’ to start the playoffs

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happened with Kyle Larson’s spin while leading on a restart (1:30); another race where things go awry despite Larson having the fastest car (4:...

Bristol: Denny Hamlin gleefully enjoys playing the ‘villain’ role; playoff eliminations for Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano; the Round of 12 outlook

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Harvick’s stunningly slow car in a first-round exit (1:00); what happened to Harvick’s team this season? (5:00); why it’s tougher for team...

Kansas: Martin Truex Jr.’s disastrous playoff start; pivotal restarts and strategy calls; how it got away from Kyle Larson; some fire from Chase Elliott

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why Kansas has been such a treacherous playoff track (1:30); managing pressure, avoiding complacency (4:30); what’s happened to Martin Truex Jr.’s...

Daytona: Brad Keselowski’s destiny realized; reviewing the pressure on Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace; the wicked wrecks of Ryan Blaney and Ryan Preece

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher worked so well together and yet with no one else (1:30); how is RFK’s success being perceived by other Ford t...

Watkins Glen: William Byron adds road course to winning resume; Chase Elliott’s faulty fuel strategy under playoff pressure; short races and fewer cautions

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Significance of William Byron’s first road course victory (1:30); how Byron never has stopped incorporating iRacing into his development, making him...

Indianapolis: The perseverance of Michael McDowell and Front Row Motorsports; Shane van Gisbergen’s second outing and future; back to the Brickyard oval in 2024?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why did this race end with such a long green-flag run? (2:30); two critical moments that tipped the race in favor of Michael McDowell over Daniel Suar...

Michigan: The winning strategy of Chris Buescher over Martin Truex Jr.; Brad Keselowski’s immense impact as a team owner; 23XI Racing’s systemic pit crew problems; Indy goes international

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why was the racing so good at Michigan, which featured a record 16 leaders (1:00); impact of the car and stage racing (3:30); breaking down the strate...

Richmond: Chris Buescher and Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing on the rise; strategy rules Richmond; reviewing how the Kyle Larson interview at Pocono unfolded

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What we know about Richmond winner Chris Buescher (2:30) and why his persona might be both underrated and appreciate (5:30); where does Roush Fenway K...

New Hampshire: Martin Truex Jr.’s breakthrough “home” win and will he keep racing next season; should teams use pit stop code words?; the playoff bubble tightens

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The surprise of this being Truex’s first Cup win at New Hampshire (1:30); what it’s like for a driver to win at the track where he grew up at (4:3...

Atlanta: A wild night in the rain; William Byron’s amazing run and good fit with Rudy Fugle; how long will the great racing last on the new surface?

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like for a crew chief to anticipate strategy calls in a rain-shortened race (1:30); “there’ll be as many road course races as rain rac...

Chicago: Shane van Gisbergen stuns racing world by winning his NASCAR debut with a lost art; the street course era begins; can Chase Elliott make the playoffs on points?

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Putting Shane van Gisbergen’s historic victory in NASCAR context (1:30); appreciate SVG’s racecraft as much as his pure speed (4:00); giving Justi...

Nashville: Ross Chastain ends winless streak with a calculated drive through traffic; Ryan Blaney’s controversial crash without a SAFER barrier; Chicago preview

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sizing up Nashville and why Ross Chastain’s car came to life at night. (1:30); how the No. 1 team optimized handling for Chastain (4:30); Chastain a...

NASCAR’s hot-button issues at the midseason of 2023: A panel discussion and debate with Mike Forde, Jeff Gluck, Steve Letarte, Pete Pistone

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s going on with Ross Chastain since Darlington? (2:00); or is it what’s happened to Trackhouse Racing? (4:00); why the timing of Chastain sud...

Sonoma: Martin Truex Jr.’s resurgence; Kyle Busch the title contender; a choppy season for Chase Elliott; Tyler Reddick gets penalized for a good deed; state of Trackhouse

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a reinvigorated Martin Truex Jr. a year after he openly contemplated retirement (1:00); a driver who can win emphatically when his car is right, es...

Gateway: Kyle Busch continues RCR honeymoon; lights out for NASCAR teams’ Big Data; will Austin Cindric be suspended for the Austin Dillon crash?; Ross Chastain’s fade

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Busch’s impressive start with Richard Childress Racing (1:00); did Kyle Busch and RCR send a short-track message? (3:00); has the discussion an...

North Wilkesboro: All-Star big event feel; what’s next for North Wilkesboro; short-track tweaks for NASCAR; Kyle Larson’s brilliance; Coca-Cola 600/Indy 500 previews

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On thescene for North Wilkesboro Speedway’s biggest weekend in 27 years (1:00); DJ’s reaction to returning to Wilkesboro, a track where he had lim...

Darlington: Ross Chastain mixes it up again with Kyle Larson; William Byron continues emerging as a NASCAR star; the return of North Wilkesboro Speedway

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On broadcasting part of the Darlington Cup race with his father, Richard “The King” Petty (1:30);how and why Darlington remains the same now as th...

Dover: Martin Truex Jr. ends 54-race winless streak; Ross Chastain in another crash controversy with Kyle Larson; impressions of attending Supercross in Nashville

02 May 2023

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General impressions of Doveras concerns about tire troubles largely were avoided (1:00); two tires or four to win the race on the final restart (2:30)...

Talladega: Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing are superspeedway sweethearts; the wicked Ryan Preece-Kyle Larson wreck; Bubba Wallace triple blocks

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Busch’s emergence as superspeedway ace at RCR (1:30); RCR’s recent success at superspeedways (4:30); the “breath of fresh air” and morale...

Martinsville: Kyle Larson conquers the paper clip; Chase Elliott makes an impressive return; tough break for Ryan Preece; did low downforce produce a “good” race?

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Larson finally figures out Martinsville (1:30); how Kyle Larson “changed his golf swing” to improve (5:00); applying a fade, cut and draw to ...

Bristol: Kyle Larson vs. Ryan Preece; where is the line on retaliation and NASCAR officiating drivers; the future of dirt racing in Cup; making penalties transparent

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why did the Bristol Dirt Race finally produce a winner with a dirt background? (1:00); why the surface was conducive for better racing, particularly i...

COTA Austin: Tyler Reddick is now NASCAR’s best road course racer; an emotional win for Kurt Busch; Trackhouse teammates Daniel Suarez and Ross Chastain feud

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Tyler Reddick currently the best road course racer in NASCAR? (1:00); will there be a knock-on effect for other Toyota drivers in the future? (3:30...

Atlanta: Joey Logano’s "full circle" win and split personality; the spotters are the story; Denny Hamlin’s fine and appeal, Josh Williams controversy; COTA preview

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kim’s 2023 NASCAR plans (1:30); and her off weekend (3:30); Joey Logano finally conquers Atlanta and makes some of us feel old (4:30); has Logano be...

Phoenix: William Byron maturation; low downforce discussions; Parker Kligerman 2023 Xfinity season; how the young driver narrative is changing in NASCAR

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time codes (estimated): William Byron’s maturation into Cup Series winner (2:00); the importance of managing emotions even for a low-key driver (4:...

Las Vegas: Chase Elliott sidelined by broken leg in snowboarding crash; Lord Byron and Hendrick Motorsports still reign; what’s up with Stewart-Haas Racing?

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

KP’s general takeaways from Las Vegas and why it’s the “first” race of the 2023 season (1:30); KP’s trip to Bike Week! (3:30); why didn’t ...

Fontana: Kyle Busch quickly returns to victory lane with Richard Childress; what does the future hold for NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway and in Southern California

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Kyle Busch’s first win coming so early a surprise? (2:30); how does a driver avoid getting down on himself but still manage to rebound (5:00); wh...

Daytona: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s calculated aggression; Kyle Larson’s last-lap lament; the importance of crew chief-driver bonding; why so many unlikely winners

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Daytona 500 is back, but more practice needs to be, too (1:30); Steve’s plan for getting more Daytona 500 entries (3:30); and for improving Duel...

Phoenix: Joey Logano on a supremely confident championship run; what happened with Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain; what’s 2023 hold for NASCAR and Next Gen Year 2

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The confidence of crew chief Paul Wolfe heading into Joey Logano’s championship performance (1:00); Logano’s belief and how he might have leverage...

Martinsville: Ross Chastain’s wild ride; does NASCAR need to address future moves; Christopher Bell’s must-win moment; Ty Gibbs’ possible title repercussions

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How and why Ross Chastain’s wild ride worked at Martinsville (1:00); previous attempts with similar maneuvers and the impact of the new car (3:00); ...

Homestead: Kyle Larson's best Cup race?; what happened with Martin Truex Jr.; another Ryan Blaney gaffe; a possible split driver-team championship

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How mentally draining was it for Kyle Larson to run the wall for three hours, and what it says about him, his career and the 2022 season (1:30); one o...

Vegas: How NASCAR should handle the Bubba Wallace-Kyle Larson crash; Joey Logano’s winning moves; why drivers struggle with the Next Gen limits

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A return to playoff normalcy (1:30); how Joey Logano put himself in position to win (3:00); the battle fort he lead with Ross Chastain (5:00); the str...

Roval: Larson’s massive disappointment; Suarez’s physical toll; Briscoe’s mad dash; the Next Gen and road courses; Formula One salary cap controversy

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Bell and Adam Stevens seize the moment (2:00); Kyle Larson’s huge disappointment (4:30); did he shoulder too much of the blame? (6:30); ...

Talladega: Tamer because of concussion concerns? What’s next for making the Next Gen safer? A sublime superspeedway showing for Chase Elliott

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Blaney vs. Chase Elliott (1:00); the usual cast of superspeedway characters (3:00); with new players Erik Jones and Michael McDowell (5:00); expl...

Texas: Tough times with tire durability; William Byron vs. Denny Hamlin and a missed call for NASCAR; Tyler Reddick’s inspiring ties that bind

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why KP thinks NASCAR should have called the race after Kevin Harvick’s wreck (1:00); “I’m not good with popping a tire every 35 laps. I’m not ...

Bristol: A record-tying 19th winner; the Next Gen durability gets exposed; short track shortcomings, Brad Keselowski’s belief in Chris Buescher; Round of 12 preview

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How DJ knew there would be so many winners this year (1:00); Ross Chastain and Joey Logano on how much difficult it is to “peak” in the playoffs (...

Playoff update: Bubba Wallace’s big win at Kansas, Kyle Busch’s big move to RCR and a preview of Bristol Motor Speeedway’s first-round cutoff

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The inner calm of Bubba Wallace and the new No. 45 team ahead of Kansas (1:00); why a looser Bubba Wallace might have resulted from earlier disappoint...

Daytona cutoff: Two critical moves by Austin Dillon in a playoff win; Tyler Reddick's good faith play for RCR; NASCAR's rain drama ... and dilemma

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How Austin Dillon navigated the massive wreck into the lead in a split-second decision (1:30); is it better to take the bottom in wreck-avoidance? (3:...

Watkins Glen: Kyle Larson vs. Chase Elliott, Round 2 and the aftermath; NASCAR loves racing in the rain; Kimi Raikkonen's impact; Daytona preview

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the postrace scene with Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson (1:30); and what it means for these Hendrick Motorsports teammates (3:00); why Parker sees me...

Richmond: A "different" Kevin Harvick wins again; Denny Hamlin's pit crew woes; strategy gambles and disappointments; Watkins Glen preview

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Kevin Harvick’s surge into championship contender … and how deep the No. 4 might go in the playoffs (1:30); why Michigan was a surprise but Ric...

Michigan: Kevin Harvick becomes NASCAR’s “most dangerous” playoff driver; Bubba Wallace’s crushing second place; Blaney on bubble; Truex out?; “Swerve or Die”

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did 15 winners ever seem possible to KP? (1:00); “the most dangerous man in motorsports” (3:00); what it meant that Harvick “controlled” the r...

Indianapolis: NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader; Ross Chastain’s controversial access road move; Tyler Reddick’s resilient win; road racing quality in the Cup Series

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanking the co-host of the popular “Off-Track” podcast for moonlighting (0:30); general thoughts on IndyCar-NASCAR crossover both on track and in...

NASCAR Safety: Past, present and future with Jeff Burton

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

General thoughts on Kurt Busch missing Pocono with concussion-like symptoms and acknowledging racing’s inherent dangers (1:30); the variables (and a...

Pocono: The Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch disqualifications and why NASCAR dropped the hammer; a tough year for Joe Gibbs; Hamlin vs. Ross Chastain; hard hits with Next Gen

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Setting up the Denny Hamlin-Kyle Busch disqualifications (1:00); DJ’s thoughts after the details came to light (3:30); providing some context on the...

New Hampshire: Christopher Bell makes it 14 Cup Series winners; Chase Elliott’s self-criticism; Martin Truex Jr.’s disappointment; Kyle Busch’s surprising contract status

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The backstory on Christopher Bell being the best of the Joe Gibbs Racing drivers (1:00); why CBell might get overlooked at Gibbs (3:00); is Bell the l...

Atlanta: Chase Elliott gets emotional hometown win; Round 2 of Ross Chastain vs. Denny Hamlin; fantastic performance, heartbreaking finish for Corey LaJoie

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Chase Elliott’s mustache (1:00); Kyle’s recent sitdown with “The King” and Jeff Gordon about the 1992 season finale at Atlanta Mo...

Nashville: Chase Elliott wins with brilliant restarts; Joe Gibbs Racing falters in the pits; why single-lugnut stops are so tough; Bubba Wallace's radio outbursts

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How Chase Elliott won the race starting with the restart in which he took the lead from Kyle Busch (1:00); a new way of approaching restart choice wit...

Nashville preview: Trackhouse Racing's amazing breakout year; Silly Season analysis and questions; which Cup Series stars should be worried about making the playoffs?

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trackhouse Racing, the story of the 2022 Cup Series season so far (1:30); is it the culture or the car that is helping Trackhouse? (3:45); the impact ...

Sonoma: Daniel Suarez makes history in first Cup win as his NASCAR perseverance and sacrifices pay off; tough stop for Kevin Harvick; big day for Next Gen

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Suarez’s memorable first Cup win for Trackhouse Racing: Did seeing teammate Ross Chastain’s two wins wear on Suarez and crew chief Travis M...

Gateway: Ross Chastain gets sideways with Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott; a fantastic finish for Joey Logano and Kyle Busch; NASCAR's memorable debut in St. Louis

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What KP has been up to lately! Audiobook memoir (1:00); Dinner Drive, Season 2 (2:00); Kyle Petty Charity Ride with new NASCAR Hall of Famer Hershel M...

Kansas: Kurt Busch career transformation continues; an emotional win for Denny Hamlin and 23XI Racing; Bubba Wallace pit stop woes; tire troubles strike again

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 20-year transformation of Kurt Busch from being one of the most disliked drivers to one of the most respected (1:30); “Kurt Busch has made every...

Darlington: Was Joey Logano's move on William Byron fair?; how the Next Gen is impacting hard racing in NASCAR; impressions of the F1 debut in Miami

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dissecting both sides of the controversial final lap at Darlington (2:00); Parker’s take on whether Logano’s decision to move Byron was fair (4:00...

Talladega: Ross Chastain's crafty win; Kyle Larson's mistake; Erik Jones' heartbreak; Kyle Busch's contract

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On what happened during the final lap from the perspective of Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain (2:00); A.J. on whether Chastain faked out Larson (4:45); ...

Bristol Dirt: Kyle Busch "backs into" historic win after Chase Briscoe backs into Tyler Reddick

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On if it matters when drivers “back into” wins (1:30); is it fair to criticize Busch for embracing this win while grumbling about Alex Bowman at L...

Martinsville: Lord Byron reigns on a lackluster night in Cup; fists fly in Xfinity

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

William Byron’s great start continues with solving Martinsville (2:30); how William Byron is doing Kyle Larson things (4:30); do we need to talk mor...

Richmond: Denny Hamlin scores one for the older guys with NASCAR's new car

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, DJ! How’s the new place in Phoenix and what do you think of NASCAR in 2022? (1:00); unpacking Richmond’s tire strategies and how dif...

COTA: A wild final lap and another new winner in Ross Chastain

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Was Ross Chastain’s winning move over the line or totally in bounds? (2:00); dissecting how Jeff Burton saw the final lap and why “I’m OK with t...

Atlanta: Did NASCAR's new superspeedway pass the test?

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

KP’s overall impressions on the “new” Atlanta (1:00); do drivers’ voices need to be heard or will they be heard? (3:00); where he thinks drive...

Jimmie Johnson on his sports car season, his reunion with Chad Knaus and his growth as a racing businessman with sposnors

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson on how he’s been getting up to speed on Road Atlanta (3:00); how running IMSA still is helping ...

Phoenix: The greatness of Kyle Larson and his 2021 Cup Series championship; Jeff Burton mulls if Larson is the world's best driver

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on a true team effort for Kyle Larson (1:00); did teams err in downplaying the importance of qualifying? (3:30); why...

Martinsville: Alex Bowman vs. Denny Hamlin analysis from Steve Letarte, plus a Championship 4 Phoenix Preview

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on why the racing seems even more intense this year as the Round of 8 finale (1:00); why Steve didn’t like Denny...

AJ Allmendinger reflects on his NASCAR career and renaissance with an Xfinity title in sight

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Xfinity Series championship contender AJ Allmendinger on  assessing his dream 2021 season and whether it’s his best ever (2:00); reflecting back on...

Roval: Analyzing all sides of the Chase Elliott-Kevin Harvick feud with Dale Jarrett, plus the incredible comeback victory by Kyle Larson

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on his initial impressions of Kevin Harvick’s intentional wreck of Chase Elliott (1:30); why DJ is OK with Harvic...

The Charlotte Roval's brief but very memorable history: "Taking risks is the DNA of NASCAR"

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring the brief but very memorable history of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval through the voices of those who helped create and raced on the dy...

Bristol: Peeling back the many layers of the Chase Elliott-Kevin Harvick confrontation; why so many cut tires at Bristol?; playoff surprises good and bad; should Bristol still race dirt?

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on analyzing the initial contact between Chase Elliott-Kevin Harvick (2:00); why Harvick has plausible deniability i...

Mike Helton recalls the impact of Sept. 11 on NASCAR

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a sitdown about Sept. 11's impact on NASCAR, vice chairman Mike Helton recalls a difficult 2001 season already for NASCAR (2:00); the scene in Dayt...

Pre-Daytona: Handicapping the regular-season finale: NASCAR Cup driver fears about COVID-19 protocols; Ryan Blaney's 2021 emergence

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on sizing up the Daytona regular-season finale (1:00); putting maybe an unprecedented premium on points mattering in...

Indianapolis: IndyCar-NASCAR crossover at the Brickyard; Chase Briscoe v. Denny Hamlin; the Turn 6 curbing failure; a stunning win for AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing

17 Aug 2021

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NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on evaluating the “State Fair” of Motorsports at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the NASCAR-IndyCar crossover...

NASCAR and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs and team president Dave Alpern on his book "Taking the Lead" and the past, present and future at Joe Gibbs Racing

26 Jul 2021

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NASCAR and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs and team president Dave Alpern on why Joe Gibbs Racing went years without a sign out front (1:00); the impetus ...

Atlanta: Kurt Busch's continued resurgence; Kyle Busch vs. Ross Chastain; Kurt vs. Kyle; and the controversy over Atlanta Motor Speedway's makeover

12 Jul 2021

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The renaissance of Kurt Busch (1:30); is Kurt a better driver now than ever in his 21st Cup season? (3:30); what Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain said abo...

Parker Kligerman on startlingly positive economic trends in the truck series, hooking a Silicon Valley sponsor, Lime Rock and eSports/iRacing

09 Jul 2021

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NASCAR on NBC analyst Parker Kligerman on the eSports/iRacing eRacer.gg venture with Landon Cassill (1:00); the demand for iRacing events such as thes...

Pocono: A memorable doubleheader with a masterful pass by Kyle Larson, the grit of Alex Bowman, and Kyle Busch winning with only one gear

28 Jun 2021

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NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on revisiting the doubleheader concept (1:00); what can be transferred to other tracks and how? (2:30); how to keep ...

Chad Knaus, VP of Hendrick Motorsports, on racing sports cars in a reunion with Jimmie Johnson

25 Jun 2021

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Chad Knaus, the vice president of competition for Hendrick Motorsports, on how much fun he’s had racing sports cars (1:00); the appeal of the cars (...

Nashville: Kyle Larson's winning ways and the role that team owner Rick Hendrick is playing to ensure he stays on top of his game

21 Jun 2021

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NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on the NASCAR Cup Series being back in Nashville (1:00); how the surface responded to rubber and racing (2:30); the...

All-Star Race/pre-Nashville: Sizing up Kyle Larson's extraordinary run and the Cup Series' return to Nashville Superspeedway

15 Jun 2021

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NASCAR on NBC analysts Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte on Kyle Larson’s amazing roll of excellence (1:00); the tough decisions team face on 2021 vs. 2...

Sonoma: How good was Kyle Larson and why?; the importance of data homework and the Scott Speed connection; F1 tries a NASCAR finish at Baku

07 Jun 2021

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NASCAR on NBC analyst and NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman on how fast Kyle Larson was at Sonoma (1:00); the impressive feet of gaining 6 seconds in six...