NASCAR on NBC podcast

Ep. 131: Brad Keselowski, Part II

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Team Penske driver discusses his new role on TV, why he is skeptical of autonomous cars, how being a father has changed him, why he is more willin...

Ep. 130: Brad Keselowski, Part I

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Team Penske driver on veterans being "jealous" of youthful stars, his respect for Kyle Busch's team owner savvy, the future of electric racing and...

Ep. 129: Jeff Burton on short tracks' past, present and future in NASCAR

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The NBC Sports analyst on how NASCAR can rebuild its short-track roots, why the K&N, truck and Xfinity series might overlap too much, the case for bri...

Ep. 128: A statistical analysis of NASCAR with David Smith

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Motorsports Analytics founder on which crew chiefs are calling the best strategies and what the numbers showed from the West Coast Swing. Visit ww...

Ep. 127: Dale Jarrett on Kevin Harvick's success, Jimmie Johnson's struggles and Jeff Gordon's Hall of Fame moment

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR Hall of Famer and NBC Sports analyst on the sweet spot of a Cup driver's career, what it's like facing performance and retirement questions...

Ep. 126: Parker Kligerman on Cup, trucks and Tide Pods

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The NBCSN analyst and NASCAR driver on Ford dominance; rear windows and NASCAR on Reddit; how teams value drivers; his season; the truck series' dynam...

Ep. 125: Jeff Gordon

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The four-time champion and Fox analyst on the need for drama and emotions from drivers; his thoughts on a potential induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fa...

Ep. 124: Steve Letarte on NASCAR 2018

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBC analyst talks blocking, drafting and mistakes made in the Daytona 500, contrasts the plate racing styles of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and J...

Ep. 123: Daytona 500 breakdown

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Austin Dillon and the No. 3 return to Daytona victory lane on the anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death; Bubba Wallace gives Richard Petty a historic ...

Ep. 122: Kurt Busch

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The defending Daytona 500 winner on his celebration with Rob Gronkowski, delivering a ring to Tony Stewart, sneaking into short tracks, contract negot...

Ep. 121: Analyzing Daytona 500 qualifying and The Clash

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Freelance racing journalist Brant James and Jordan Bianchi of SB Nation discuss what was learned Sunday at Daytona, where Alex Bowman won the pole pos...

Ep. 120: Dale Earnhardt vs. Daytona, The Intimidator's history at the Great American Race

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with Rick Houston, author of "Dale vs. Daytona," about chronicling one of NASCAR's most epic sagas of driver and racetrack. Visit www.n...

Ep. 119: Darian Grubb, William Byron's crew chief

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The No. 24 crew chief on working with phenom William Byron, the personal and professional decisions that went into returning to the road and some new ...

Ep. 118: David Smith of Motorsports Analytics

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The statistical guru provides his impressions of NASCAR in 2018, including why Erik Jones and William Byron were good moves, his championship favorite...

Ep. 117: NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr.

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The defending Cup series champion on rooting for the Eagles at his first Super Bowl, the decision to take less to stay at Furniture Row Racing and the...

Ep. 116a: William Byron, Aric Almirola, Trevor Bayne, Michael McDowell, AJ Allmendinger and Clint Bowyer from the Media Tour

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A collection of NASCAR drivers discuss what's new on and off the track in 2018. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more N...

Ep. 116: Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Denny Hamlin from the Media Tour

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A collection of NASCAR stars discuss what's new on and off the track in 2018. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NAS...

Ep. 115: The best of 2017 (and a look ahead at 2018)

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The greatest hits of our second season, featuring myriad NASCAR drivers, crew chiefs, executives and NBC Sports analysts. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nasc...

Ep. 114: Mojo Nixon returns

27 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The SiriusXM radio host and indie-rock legend returns to discuss who is best: Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt or Jimmie Johnson? ... how to fix the All-...

Ep. 113: IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The IndyCar Series champion on his infatuation with NASCAR, how Team Penske shares ideas and technology across its racing series, what Danica Patrick'...

Ep. 112: Steve Letarte on the Championship 4

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBCSN analyst handicaps the Championship 4, reviews the overlooked moment when things came apart at Phoenix for Denny Hamlin and reflect...

Ep. 111: Bubba Wallace

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Richard Petty Motorsports driver with some news on the No. 43, getting to know The King, the anxiety of waiting to race again in the Cup Series, h...

Ep. 110: Erik Jones

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Furniture Row Racing rookie on how the competition level of the Cup Series has surprised him, his famous mullet, being from small-town America and...

Ep. 109: Matt Kenseth

05 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver on why he plans to step away from Cup in 2018, his disappointing 2017 season, his happy (and expanding) family life and hi...

Ep. 108: Diane Holl

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The director of vehicle engineering for Hendrick Motorsports discusses her career path from F1 to IndyCar to NASCAR and the differences between each s...

Ep. 107: Andy Graves

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The technical director of Toyota Racing Development on his long history with Jeff Gordon, his role in a memorable Dale Earnhardt victory, working with...

Ep. 106: Tony Gibson

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The crew chief for Kurt Busch on his memories of the incomparable Alan Kulwicki, being on (and being booed with) Jeff Gordon's legendary Rainbow Warri...

Ep. 105: Jeff Burton on NASCAR rules

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBC analyst on the differences between cheating and pushing the rules, why teams ask NASCAR for tighter officiating but struggle to comp...

Ep. 104: Alex Bowman

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Hendrick Motorsports driver on how he helped Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Twitter game, the advice he's gotten from the Most Popular Driver whose ride he ...

Ep. 103: Scott McLaughlin

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Supercars driver for DJR Team Penske on what it's like racing in Australia's top motor sports series and his aspirations to try stock cars in the ...

Ep. 102: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Roush Fenway Racing driver on his first playoff, watching dirt with Danica and Kyle Larson and his Mississippi roots. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nasc...

Ep. 101: Steve Letarte on the NASCAR playoffs

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBC analyst discusses what irked him about the Chase Elliott penalty, the state of Hendrick Motorsports after a crew chief change, Kyle ...

Ep. 100: Meet the 2017 NASCAR Playoff Drivers, Part II

16 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Candid conversations -- much of it outside of NASCAR -- with Ryan Blaney, Austin Dillon, Kurt Busch, Kasey Kahne, Chase Elliott, Ryan Newman and Matt ...

Ep. 100: Meet the 2017 NASCAR Playoff Drivers, Part I

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Candid conversations -- much of it outside of NASCAR -- with Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson ...

Ep. 99: Brent Dewar

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR president on his origins in racing, the narratives in NASCAR he'd like to change and what's ahead in a world of younger stars and autonomou...

Ep. 98: Cole Pearn

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. on the unique and anti-establishment style of his Furniture Row Racing team that has taken NASCAR by storm this se...

Ep. 97: Mark Martin

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR Hall of Famer on why the Southern 500 has become a can't-miss event, his recent return to racing, how he knew his skills had diminished so ...

Ep. 96: Clint Bowyer

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Stewart-Haas Racing driver on his Darlington paint scheme, his suggestions for improving the at-track experience and his life as a new dad at home...

Ep. 95: Krista Voda and husband Phil Kelley on TV and tractor pulling

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The couple explain how they juggle the fast-paced road lifestyle of raising a young daughter with racing tractors (for PK's Red Blooded Binder team ht...

Ep. 94: Danica Patrick

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Despite an uncertain NASCAR future, the Stewart-Haas Racing driver says she is in a place of zen about life. She explains her secrets to staying happy...

Ep. 93: Jamie McMurray

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver on why veteran drivers are embracing fitness, why he loves observing social media but doesn't use it and why the NASCAR...

Ep. 92: Matt DiBenedetto

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The upstart driver for Go Fas Racing discusses his goofy persona, his friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. (who loves butchering DiBenedetto's last name...

Ep. 91: Tony Stewart

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The racing superstar on enjoying his new life post-NASCAR, from racing on dirt tracks to driving his team's T-shirt truck Visit www.nbcsports.com/nasc...

Ep. 90: Roger Slack of Eldora Speedway

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The general manager of the famous dirt track explains how the NASCAR Camping World Series came to tiny Rossburg, Ohio, if the Cup Series might be next...

Ep. 89: Slugger Labbe

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NBCSN analyst and veteran crew chief talks about the leap of faith he took to get started in NASCAR, his victories in the Cup Series and the rigor...

Ep. 88: Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR Senior VP and Chief Racing Development Officer

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The high-ranking executive explains what's in store for NASCAR's next technology-based Gen 7 model (and when); his upbringing in Egypt, how NASCAR can...

Ep. 87: Meet Matt Kenseth's pit crew

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In a special longform-style episode, four members of the No. 20 crew explain the intricacies, intensity and injuries involved during the 11 seconds of...

Ep. 86: Ato Boldon

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The newest member of the NASCAR on NBC broadcast team explains how pit stops are similar to Olympic sprinting, his love of all things involving speed ...

Ep. 85: Max Papis

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The veteran of NASCAR, sports cars, IndyCar and F1 discusses his long history in racing, his friendship with Jimmie Johnson and his business that made...

Ep. 84: Alba Colon

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Chevrolet Racing program manager Alba Colon discusses her fond memories of being teased and toughened by Dale Earnhardt, the success in getting C...

Ep. 83: Travis Geisler

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The director of competition for Team Penske provides a glimpse behind the scenes of the daily machinations (and last-minute changes) on a Cup team, wh...

Ep. 82: Dave Pericak of Ford Performance

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The head of Ford's racing program on how technology and simulation benefits his NASCAR teams' results, the secrets that are shared and not shared amon...

Ep. 81: Will Power

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The 30-time winner in the IndyCar Series on why you never will find him on a Taco Bell run, tales of Dale Jr.’s former motorhome and the difficulty ...

Ep. 80: Jeff Burton on stage racing

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBC analyst on the behind-the-scenes origins of stage racing, why drivers never are trying as hard as they think they can and how this f...

Ep. 79: Jason Weigandt

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBC motocross host recaps the latest Motocross playoffs, including drama at the last race, explains NBC Sports' new OTT product, NBC Spo...

Ep. 78: Kyle Petty ahead of his annual charity ride

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBC analyst on some goofy stops he’ll be making on his annual charity ride (world’s largest ball of twine!), the people he loves to ...

Ep. 77: Kelli Stavast

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR on NBC reporter discusses how she fell into racing (and her fiance’s connections to the industry), her rugged introduction to off-road ra...

Ep. 76: Brian Keselowski

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR veteran and member of a famous racing family discusses his driving career, including his miracle run to the 2011 Daytona 500, reminisces ab...

Ep. 75: Steve Letarte on Dale Jr Retirement

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NBCSN analyst and former crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his reaction to watching his former driver’s retirement announcement, some of his ...

Ep. 74: Dale Jarrett

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NBCSN analyst on why stage racing has been better than he expected (as well as a throwback in some ways), the “selfish” new stars of NASCAR an...

Ep. 73: Eddie Gossage, Texas Motor Speedway President

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Texas Motor Speedway president on his track’s new repaving project that debuts this weekend, the underlying need for ill will in NASCAR and the ...

Ep. 72: Jeff Gluck on Busch-Logano scuffle, JeffGluck.com

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The longtime NASCAR journalist and founder of JeffGluck.com provides the backstory of how he captured the video that went viral of Kyle Busch taking a...

Ep. 71: Steve Letarte on altercation, low-downforce rules

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NBCSN analyst and former crew chief explains how he might have handled the Las Vegas postrace altercation between Kyle Busch and Joey Logano, prov...

Ep. 70: Examining the Toyota Camry

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Toyota Racing Development president David Wilson and Calty Design Research’s Kevin Hunter and Ian Cartabiano explain the intriguing backstory of how...

BONUS, Ep. 69: Busch, Logano ring the bell on pit road

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Long and Nate Ryan break down the Kyle Busch-Joey Logano fight, what NASCAR should do and the role of pit crews in fighting. Visit www.nbcsport...

Ep. 68: Ray Evernham

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The three-time champion crew chief reflects on his first win in the Daytona 500 with Jeff Gordon 20 years later, the impact that Dale Earnhardt had on...

Ep. 67: Darrell Waltrip, three-time Cup champion

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The broadcaster and three-time Cup champion discuss how drivers’ relationships with NASCAR have changed, the debut of stage racing, his Hall of Fam...

Ep. 66: Marty and Myatt Snider

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NBC Sports pit reporter and his son (who races in the Camping World Truck Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports) discuss life in a motorsports family,...

Ep. 65: Denny Hamlin

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The defending Daytona 500 winner reflects on last year’s signature victory and if it has changed visits to his hometown (no), the incredible chain o...

Ep. 64: Chad Knaus, Jimmie Johnsons's crew chief

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief for a record-tying run of seven championships discusses his love of cycling, an offseason trip to Uruguay with his wife,...

Ep. 63: Crew Chief Rodney Childers

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The championship-winning crew chief for Kevin Harvick discusses his team’s daunting offseason switch to Ford, why Stewart-Haas Racing’s partnershi...

Ep. 62: Carolyn Manno, NASCAR America

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The NASCAR America host discusses how she got into NASCAR, her time covering the New England Patriots, what it's like working with Kyle Petty and Dale...

Ep. 61: Steve Letarte on new NASCAR race format

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The former crew chief analyzes the new NASCAR race format, how the adjustments will impact both drivers and fans alike, and why he believes it’s a...

Ep. 60: David Smith kicks off Season 2

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Motorsports Analytics founder discusses his “Welcome to 2016, Part 2” column that asks why NASCAR teams weren’t making major changes enterin...

Ep. 59: Breaking down Carl Edwards' abrupt departure

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nate and NASCARTalk Editor Dustin Long sit down to discuss Carl Edwards' abrupt departure from full-time racing, what was surprising about his press c...

Looking back at the 2016 season of NASCAR on NBC podcast

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

57 episodes, 12 active NASCAR drivers, three Hall of Famers, two F1 drivers, and countless contributors helped us finish one amazing first season of t...

Ep. 57: Mojo Nixon

28 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The SiriusXM radio host and college radio legend discusses his lifelong roots in NASCAR, his zany approach to his irreverent “Manifold Destiny” sh...

Ep. 56: Jason Weigandt talks Monster sponsorship

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The NBC Sports motocross host and Racer X online editor offers his perspective on Monster Energy’s arrival as the new title sponsor for NASCAR, expl...

Ep. 55: Edsel Ford

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The “Godfather” of Ford Performance discusses his ambassadorial role in NASCAR, the addition of Tony Stewart next season and his bonds with F1 leg...

Ep. 54: Danica Patrick

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Stewart-Haas Racing driver discusses her new Warrior clothing line and upcoming book, her frustration and sadness with a disappointing 2016 season...

Ep. 53: Miami analysis, Contextualizing the Chase

19 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

NBC Sports motorsports writers Dustin Long and Nate Ryan analyze the championship field for Sunday’s finale, touching on Carl Edwards’ motorhome b...

Ep. 52: David Smith, Motorsports Analytics founder

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Motorsports Analytics founder provides a deep statistical dive into handicapping the Championship 4 for the season finale, explaining why restarts...

Ep. 51: Kasey Kahne, Hendrick Motorsports driver

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Hendrick Motorsports driver on what life has been like as a dad, his misadventures in cycling and sandwich-making and his recent turnaround in the...

Ep. 50: Eddie Gossage, Texas Motor Speedway president

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The outspoken Texas Motor Speedway president on why his track is pumping out Chuck Norris memes this week, his parting gift for Tony Stewart (not poni...

Ep. 49: Mike Forde

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR’s statistical guru handicaps the Round of 8 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how crew chiefs and driver...

Bonus Ep. 48: Esteban Gutierrez, Romain Grosjean

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Haas F1 drivers discuss their team’s impressive debut in Formula One, their expectations for a home race in Austin and their dreams of racing a ...

Ep. 47: Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Sprint Cup drivers discuss their disappointing 2016 seasons, what they’ve learned from the adversity and what lies ahead in their careers. Visit...

Ep. 46: Steve Newmark

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Roush Fenway Racing president on how Red Sox owner John Henry entered the Sprint Cup Series, the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing with NASCA...

Ep. 45: Jay Howard

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The founder of JHE Production explains the minute-by-minute mechanics of orchestrating NASCAR’s elaborate prerace festivities (driver introductions,...

Ep. 44: @nascarcasm

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

NASCAR’s most famous but unknown satirist on how he got his start, his approach and process to poking fun at Sprint Cup stars, the jokes that succee...

Ep. 43: Jill Gregory

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The recently named chief marketing officer on the “gateway drug” to NASCAR fandom, the new promotional initiatives around the 2016 playoffs and th...

Ep. 42: Austin Dillon

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Richard Childress Racing driver on enjoying his first appearance in the Chase, throwing out the first pitch for a White Sox game and how he snappe...

Ep. 41: DeLana Harvick

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The wife of 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick discusses the growth of their management company, KHI, raising a child in the social media spotligh...

Ep. 40: Kyle Petty

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The NBCSN analyst explains what he learned about Kevin Harvick in the 2014 champion’s hometown, assesses the 2016 Chase, plus he discusses sponsor r...

Ep. 39: Kyle Larson

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The most recent first-time Sprint Cup winner and Chip Ganassi Racing driver recalls how his life changed overnight as a rising star in USAC five years...

Ep. 38: Ken Squier

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The legendary broadcaster discusses his memory of last year’s Southern 500 throwback broadcast, his return this year, his literate style and his lov...

Ep. 37: Ben Kennedy

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The new Camping World Truck Series winner on switching teams after a turbulent year, staying grounded amidst the support of NASCAR superstars and grow...

Ep. 36: Jimmie Johnson

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The six-time Sprint Cup champion explains the responsibilities of attaching your name to a charitable foundation, details his family’s summer of fun...

Ep. 35: Tony Stewart

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The three-time Sprint Cup champion and co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing extols the virtues of country living, explains why the time feels right to leav...

Ep. 34: Director Mike Wells

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The director of NBC Sports’ NASCAR race broadcasts discusses the “controlled chaos” of working in a production truck, his favorite stories from ...