Episodes
NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on Ross Chastain winning at Nashville Superspeedway to end a 42-race winless streak; the maturity and newfound patience in Chastain’s driving; whether Chastain has garnered more respect from rivals; the pivotal conversations that Chastain had with Justin Marks and Rick Hendrick; analyzing Ryan Blaney’s controversial crash and why NASCAR needs SAFER barriers everywhere; Nashville’s high quality of racing; previewing the inaugural Chicago Street Race weekend;...
Published 06/26/23
A panel debate and discussion with Mike Forde of NASCAR, Jeff Gluck of The Athletic, Steve Letarte of NASCAR on NBC and Pete Pistone of SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on some of the hot-button topics in NASCAR, including lightning rod stars Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch; the car vs. driver debate; are drivers' opinions becoming overexposed?; the state of short-track racing; the Next Gen culture shift and penalty storylines; should NASCAR rebalance its Cup schedule in the future.
Published 06/21/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on Martin Truex Jr.’s 2023 resurgence and what it means for the future; Kyle Busch being a championship contender; Chase Elliott’s struggle to get back in rhythm; Tyler Reddick earning a penalty for doing a good deed; the state of Trackhouse Racing; the NASCAR on NBC 2023 schedule outlook.
Published 06/12/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on Kyle Busch’s continued surge with Richard Childress Racing; how Cup teams were impacted by the lack of data acquisition; whether Austin Cindric intentionally wrecked Austin Dillon and does it merit a suspension from NASCAR; what has happened to Ross Chastain?; Chicago Street Race preview.
Published 06/05/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on analyzing NASCAR’s return to the North Wilkesboro Speedway and its big event feel, what lies ahead for the track after its revival, how NACAR can continue tweaking its short track package, why Kyle Larson’s All-Star Race win was so impressive and showed how adaptable he can be, what it’s been like being honored in NASCAR’s 75th Anniversary season, a favorite memory from DJ’s 1996 Coca-Cola 600 victory, a preview of the Coke 600 and Indy 500.”
Published 05/22/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on being part of the Darlington Raceway broadcast with his father for the first time and what the track means to the Petty family; analyzing the Ross Chastain-Kyle Larson incident and what happened with Martin Truex Jr.; why Petty believes Chastain has a similar temperament to some NASCAR legends; Byron’s continued growth into NASCAR Cup Series star; the return of NASCAR to North Wilkesboro Speedway; recapping the 27th Kyle Petty Charity Ride.
Published 05/15/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on Martin Truex Jr. ending a 54-race winless streak at Dover; the bickering between Truex and crew chief James Small and whether it actually is good for their working relationship; Ross Chastain’s controversial wreck of Brennan Poole that took out Kyle Larson; Chastain’s apology; echoes of Dale Earnhardt?; what’s next for Chastain working with the rest of the field; strong performances for Toyotas, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing; weaker performances for...
Published 05/02/23
NASCAR on NBC NASCAR Talk editor and writer Dustin Long on Kyle Busch becoming a superspeedway force in his first season with Richard Childress Racing; how the two-time Cup champion and team are working so well together; the wicked impact between Ryan Preece and Kyle Larson; Kyle Larson’s literal hard luck at Daytona and Talladega; the blocks that went badly for Bubba Wallace; Larson gets ready for the 2024 Indy 500.
Published 04/24/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on Kyle Larson finally breaking through for a victory at Martinsville, if Larson is back in 2021 championship form, Ryan Preece’s costly mistake in the pits; Chase Elliott makes an impressive return from injury; surprisingly ho-hum finishes for Christopher Bell and William Byron; how to improve the low downforce package on short tracks; was Martinsville lacking action?; Talladega fantasy preview.
Published 04/17/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on why the Bristol Dirt Race finally delivered a winner with a dirt background; the improving conditions on dirt in the race’s third year; who was right and wrong in Kyle Larson vs. Ryan Preece; Larson’s overlooked inherent aggression as a great driver; where are the lines on NASCAR retaliation?; should NASCAR get involved in officiating driver disputes; should NASCAR race dirt at Bristol again next year?; Martinsville Speedway preview; why NASCAR should make...
Published 04/10/23
NASCAR Talk editor and writer Dustin Long on Tyler Reddick becoming the best road-course racer in NASCAR; the winning three-stop strategy; an emotional victory for Kurt Busch; should NASCAR consider local yellows?; the feud between Trackhouse Racing teammates Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez; can Suarez expect to be penalized for bumping Alex Bowman?; Jenson Button’s big day; who is up and down as the Cup Series season reaches the quarter pole in 2023; previewing Richmond Raceway.
Published 03/27/23
NASCAR on NBC and MRN pit reporter and NASCAR media personality Kim Coon on her 2023 NASCAR plans and an off-weekend; Joey Logano’s “full-circle” victory at Atlanta and why it made some feel old; the two sides of the two-time Cup Series champion; his battle with a former teammate; why spotters were the storyline; how a pit reporter processes the nonstop information of a superspeedway race; Denny Hamlin’s fine and appeal for wrecking Ross Chastain at Phoenix; the Josh Williams controversy; the...
Published 03/20/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst/pit reporter and Xfinity Series driver Parker Kligerman on William Byron’s win at Phoenix; another critical restart and how it went wrong for Kevin Harvick; are the powerhouse teams striking back in the Cup Series?; Parker’s 2023 Xfinity Series season and return to full-time NASCAR; why Parker has given up his personal life to make his racing career work; the ups and downs on track; where things stand with John Hunter Nemechek after a Las Vegas run-in; how the narrative...
Published 03/14/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on why he believes Las Vegas Motor Speedway marked the beginning of the “real” 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season; his trip to Daytona Bike Week; William Byron’s overtime victory over Kyle Larson in a 1-2-3 finish for Hendrick Motorsports at Las Vegas; Martin Truex Jr.’s gamble and why didn’t more drivers try it; Chase Elliott breaking his leg in a snowboarding accident; why KP believes Chase Elliott deserves a waiver; the optics of Elliott getting hurt the day...
Published 03/06/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on Kyle Busch’s sudden re-emergence as a winner and championship contender for Richard Childress Racing; how Busch thrives with a chip on his shoulder, but this win was more about proving it to himself; the surprising fan reaction to “Rowdy”; Trackhouse Racing’s hot start; the impact of no practice and why there’s a need for more in the future; how a longer restart zone helped trigger a big wreck; contemplating the past and future of Auto Club Speedway in...
Published 02/27/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on why the Daytona 500 made a triumphant return but still needs some practice tweaking; a plan for upping the number of car entries; the turning points in this year’s race; dissecting the winning move by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.; whether Kyle Larson let a win slip away with an incorrect decision; how Stenhouse’s superspeedway mistakes have turned him into a Daytona 500 winner; the symbiotic relationship of Stenhouse and crew chief Mike Kelley and the faith they...
Published 02/20/23
NASCAR on NBC analyst Parker Kligerman on the championship confidence of Joey Logano and Paul Wolfe at Phoenix Raceway; why their Las Vegas victory was so critical to winning the title; what happened between Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain; what’s the future hold for Logano; what to expect from NASCAR in Next Gen Year 2; Parker’s novel concept for getting drivers out of the simulator and onto the racetrack more often; Parker’s 2023 Xfinity plans and return to full-time driving for the first...
Published 11/10/22
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on why riding the wall at 130 mph worked for Ross Chastain at Martinsville Speedway; whether NACAR needs to take action to limit such a move for the championship race at Phoenix Raceway; whether the wild ride was embarrassing for NASCAR despite the exposure; Christopher Bell’s latest must-win moment in the 2022 playoffs; what lies ahead for Ty Gibbs in the Xfinity Series championship after he wrecked his teammate; a preview of the wide-open Cup Series...
Published 10/31/22
NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on why Kyle Larson’s win at Homestead-Miami Speedway was such a focused and inspired drive; his Championship 4 sleeper pick of Ross Chastain and the crafty strategies of Trackhouse Racing; what happened in the pits between Larson and Martin Truex Jr.; the historical significance of a possible split driver-owner title in the Cup Series; a tough-luck season for Martin Truex Jr.; Ryan Blaney’s outlook after two major playoff blunders drop him below the cut line;...
Published 10/24/22
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on how Joey Logano outdueled Ross Chastain to win at Las Vegas and secure a Championship 4 berth; the improvement of 1.5-mile racing this season; why drivers are struggling to find the limits of the Next Gen car; how NASCAR should address the Bubba Wallace-Kyle Larson crash; the plight of Chase Elliott entering Homestead; a sendoff for Kurt Busch.
Published 10/17/22
NASCAR on NBC analyst and pit reporter Parker Kligerman on Christopher Bell’s impressive win at the Roval; Kyle Larson’s massive disappointment; the tribulations of Daniel Suarez amid a lack of steering; Chase Briscoe’s mad dash deeper into the playoffs; whether Cole Custer did anything wrong; why the Next Gen has been lacking on road courses; a Formula One salary cap story being watched closely; Round of 8 preview.
Published 10/10/22
NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on the sublime moves of Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney in the battle of Talladega; some new players emerging in superspeedway racing; was the relatively tamer racing related to safety concerns?; dissecting the decisions by Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano; what’s ahead in making the Next Gen’s rear end safer and how can the car continually be improved; a preview of the Roval.
Published 10/03/22
NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on why he thinks NASCAR could have thrown in the towel early on Texas; the controversy over tire failures and the ugly memories that it can prompt; William Byron vs. Denny Hamlin and a missed call by NASCAR; the inspirational bond of race winner Tyler Reddick and his loyal crew; what awaits at wild card Talladega in a wide-open playoffs.
Published 09/26/22
NASCAR on NBC analyst and Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett on the record-tying 19 winners in the Cup Series this season, why it’s harder to “peak” in the playoffs, how the Next Gen car was “exposed” at Bristol Motor Speedway, the downsides to having a spec series; what NASCAR can do to address Next Gen reliability and its racing on short tracks; the first win for Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing; what it said about Brad Keselowski’s belief in Chris Buescher; a Round of 12 preview with Chase Elliott...
Published 09/19/22
NASCAR on NBC pit reporter Kim Coon on the calm and confident demeanor for Bubba Wallace and his team before their win at Kansas Speedway; digesting Kyle Busch’s move to Richard Childress Racing, the comparisons to Dale Earnhardt and what it means for Tyler Reddick; analyzing the high stakes of the first-round cutoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Published 09/15/22