Checking in on NASCAR’s early short track season with Denny Hamlin getting hot behind the best pit crew in Cup, and Martin Truex Jr. feeling heated about a potential restart violation. Interviews with Chase Briscoe, Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith. And exploring the emotional connection of Hendrick Motorsports to Martinsville Speedway as the team celebrates its 40th anniversary.

A recap of some major takeaways from NASCAR’s trips to Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as the IndyCar 2024 opener in St. Petersburg. Among the topics: Toyota’s strong showing on a critical track; the short-track rules package debate; changes for Kyle Busch and his pit crew; Rajah Caruth’s breakthrough NASCAR victory; NASCAR president Steve Phelps on the possibility of racing at Dodger Stadium; a discussion of charter systems and big salaries in IndyCar; St. Pete winner Josef Newgarden and his...

With his first Daytona 500 victory, William Byron continues the momentum of his breakthrough 2023 season and overcomes some of the “impostor syndrome” that he’s felt as an iRacer turned NASCAR Cup Series championship contender. And some early season thoughts from Ryan Blaney, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr.

On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Daytona 500, revisiting some of the major storylines and big moments before, during and after Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning the Great American Race for the first time. With President George W. Bush and a cavalcade of stars on hand, NASCAR opened its season with a new title sponsor in Nextel and a new playoff-style system to choose its champion.

A look back at the 2023 season and look forward to 2024 through the eyes of five stars in the NASCAR Cup Series – Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin.

After suffering a massive penalty for manipulating tire pressure data during last year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona victory, two-time defending champion Meyer Shank Racing was left without a manufacturer deal for the 2024 season and on the sidelines of IMSA for the first time in 20 years. How team owner Mike Shank is handling the disappointment of missing Daytona and his plan to return in 2025.

Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti has more than tripled in size while adding a second hybrid prototype for the 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona and bringing in an all-star cast of Jenson Button, Marcus Ericsson and Colton Herta. A conversation with WTR Andretti executive Travis Houge and team owner Wayne Taylor, who is trying to win his fifth Rolex 24 since 2017.

A preview of the 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona, which again will draw an all-star field from around the globe for the race of champions that unofficially kicks off the world’s 2024 motorsports season with 24 hours of sports car racing at Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on Ryan Blaney’s Martinsville breakthrough and maturation into a championship contender; William Byron’s gutty performance to reach the Championship 4; Martin Truex Jr.’s latest letdown; Denny Hamlin coming up short of that elusive championship again; previews of the Xfinity and Cup championship races and DJ’s pick win the 2023 title.

NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on the turning point of the Round of 8 Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway; why Kyle Larson was to blame for his pit mishap but also should be celebrated for staying true to his style; the Chris Gabehart-Denny Hamlin dynamic and what the crew chief might have said to his driver after his crash; Martin Truex Jr.’s radio “on fire” again; if being yelled at by your driver goes with being a crew chief; Christopher Bell’s winning performance; can William Byron...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on how Kyle Larson saved his car (and maybe his season) off Turn 2 to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway; Christopher Bell’s charge that came up just short after another disappointing pit stop; why switching pit crews is harder than it seems; a critically damaging strategy call for Martin Truex Jr.; Ryan Blaney’s disqualification; Homestead-Miami Speedway preview.

NASCAR on NBC analyst/pit reporter and Xfinity Series driver Parker Kligerman on A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional victory at the Roval and the long journey to get there; why Allmendinger is so good at road courses; the current state of Cup road racing; Kyle Larson’s rebound from a practice crash; Martin Truex Jr.’s championship hopes; the wild ending to Parker’s Xfinity race at the Roval; reflecting on his full-time return to NASCAR in 2023 and how it built confidence for becoming a championship...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on Ryan Blaney’s impressive superspeedway prowess, vast potential and what the Talladega win means; Kevin Harvick’s near-miss at getting a checkered flag in his final season; the sports psychology games that drivers play; what’s going on with regular-season champion Martin Truex Jr.; what happened in the Brad Keselowski-Carson Hocevar incident; Bubba Wallace’s frustration and Michael Jordan’s pep talk; why a Talladega comeback showed again why this is Denny...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on the two late restarts that essentially decided the race; what happened with Kyle Larson’s crash while leading; how Bubba Wallace let the lead slip away on the last restart; why William Byron now should be considered a championship favorite and a strong pick to make the Phoenix title race; Hendrick Motorsports’ 300th victory; the pit collision between Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin; Ross Chastain’s rebound for second from adversity; Ryan Blaney’s speeding...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the playoff eliminations of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano; why it’s become harder for teams to improve in the early development of the Next Gen; what it’s like for a driver trying to soak in the last races of their career; the Round of 12 outlook; Denny Hamlin gleefully embracing the “villain” role.

NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on Kansas being a treacherous playoff track; Martin Truex Jr.’s stunningly on the brink of playoff elimination; pivotal restarts and strategy calls; how the race got away from Kyle Larson; Chase Elliott’s fire; previewing the Bristol Motor Speedway cutoff race.

NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on the teamwork of Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski; how the Next Gen still is changing the balance of power in Cup; Keselowski’s destiny realized as a team owner; Chase Elliott’s disappointment; Bubba Wallace’s stress level; the wicked impacts of Ryan Blaney and Ryan Preece amid NASCAR’s continued safety enhancements; a 2023 playoff preview.

NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on William Byron’s emergence as the “new age” NASCAR championship contender who hones his craft on data, iRacing and simulation; how Byron also is a throwback to how DJ started in racing; should NASCAR reconsider having stage break yellow flags on road courses?; potential track limits for Watkins Glen; the ideal length of time for a Cup race; has the Next Gen become too drivable at road courses and should NASCAR add horsepower; what went wrong with Chase...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on an Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course race that was light on cautions; two critical moments that helped Michael McDowell secure the victory; how the Next Gen has been a game-changer for Front Row Motorsports; Denny Hamlin’s digs at McDowell; what it’s like being a driver involved in team personnel decisions; how McDowell and crew chief Travis Peterson become a successful pair; McDowell’s career story and perseverance; Shane van Gisbergen’s second Cup...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on the key strategic moments that enabled Chris Buescher to beat Martin Truex Jr. at Michigan; how Buescher and Tyler Reddick might have been helping each other to stay ahead of Truex; why the tactical calls by the crew chiefs for Buescher and Truex both could be right; the surprising star emergence of Chris Buescher; the impact of Brad Keselowski joining Roush Fenway Racing; 23XI Racing’s systemic pit crew problems; why so many drivers spun at Michigan...

NASCAR on NBC pit reporter Kim Coon on Richmond Raceway winner Chris Buescher and the strength of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing this season; the long green-flag strategy calls at Richmond and how it’s changed the style of racing on the 0.75-mile oval; Martin Truex Jr.’s rebound despite confusion on his team’s tactics; numerous pit mistakes; the difference on being a pit reporter on TV vs. radio; how Kim handled a newsworthy interview with Kyle Larson after the Pocono race; how Denny Hamlin’s...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on Martin Truex Jr.’s first win at New Hampshire; how Truex has recaptured his 2017-21 championship form after a winless ’22; will Truex keep racing beyond 2023?; critical errors by the pit crews of Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney; the tightening playoff bubble with six races remaining in the regular season; the unconventionally aggressive playoff plan for Michael McDowell; why it’s win or else now for Chase Elliott; Joey Logano’s impressive second-place...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on the strategic stress that Cup crew chiefs faced with thunderstorms looming at Atlanta Motor Speedway; why teams’ “war rooms” now need to include amateur meteorologists; race winner William Byron’s impressive rally from 36th to first; the championship-caliber partnership of Byron and crew chief Rudy Fugle; why Kyle Larson’s right-front tire exploded; NASCAR’s decision to hold the yellow flag; how long can Atlanta’s new pavement produce such high-quality...

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on Shane van Gisbergen’s stunning victory in his NASCAR debut; giving Trackhouse Racing credit for its successful “disruption” with the Project 91 car; how SVG’s win helps NASCAR’s international footprint and will it attract more stars from the around the world; the impact of the heel-to-toe shifting technique used by SVG and can the lost art be reclaimed in NASCAR?; the overall impressions of Chicago playing host to the first street race in the 75-year...