Chasing Checkers: Recent Episodes
Chasing Checkers
Chasing Checkers dives into the news and notes for all things NASCAR and auto-racing. Airing live on 102.5 the Game in Nashville each Sunday at 8:00AM CT and on demand any time! You can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Audioboom and wherever you get your podcasts.
Chase is joined by Rookie Connor Zilisch and Fox Sports Analyst, Michael Waltrip. Plus, he reacts to SVG's big win at Watkins Glen. Also, it's All-Star Weekend! Who wins?
Chase McCabe reacts to Chase Elliott's second win of the season at Texas, plus what to expect at Watkins Glen. He's also joined by Zane Smith and Chase Briscoe.
Tyler Reddick is a Daytona 500 Champion! Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the Daytona 500 weekend and how the sport moves forward post lawsuit. Fox Sport's racing reporter, Bob Pockrass joins the show and Chase gets you set for Atlanta.
Chasing Checkers is Back! Chase McCabe gets you set for the Daytona 500, plus Tim Catalfamo from MRN joins the show from Daytona. Can Kyle Busch win his first Great American Race? We discuss!
Chase McCabe reacts to Chase Briscoe's win at Pocono in the NASCAR Cup Series as well as Alex Palou's continued dominance in IndyCar. He's joined by Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway GM Anthony Tate and Music City Grand Prix President Anne Fischgrund.
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the Cup Series first visit to Mexico City, plus he's joined by fellow Nashville Superspeedway Track Announcer, Joe Williams and drive Todd Gilliland.
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Ross Chastain's win in the Coke 600 at Charlotte. He's also joined in studio by Ryan Blaney and chats with Alex Bowman and Nashville Superspeedway's Katie Myers.
NASCAR Driver Ryan Blaney joined Chase McCabe and Big Joe Dubin in studio on their show to talk about the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.
It's a PACKED show this week as Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Christopher Bell's big All-Star win. He also discusses the big IndyCar penalties with Team Penske and is joined by drivers Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Chase McCabe gives his reaction to Kyle Larson's dominant win at Kansas and looks at IndyCar's race from the Indy Grand Prix. You'll also hear a conversation with driver, Bubba Wallace.
This week's episode dives into Joey Logano's win at Texas and the announcement that championship weekend would return to the Homestead Miami Speedway. Plus, Chase went to the Gibson Garage as Nashville Superspeedway unveiled their 2025 Gibson Trophy Guitars for race weekend. Drivers Ross Chastain, Nick Sanchez and Dawson Sutton all joined as did Nashville Superspeedway GM, Matt Greci.
Chasing Checkers is BACK! Chase McCabe reacts to all the drama at Talladega, plus a conversation with NASCAR on Fox's Jamie Little. He also talks Nashville Fairgrounds with GM, Anthony Tate.
Chase is live at the NASCAR Awards. He talks to Darrell Waltrip, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Alex Bowman, Kyle Larson and more!
It was a big weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Chase McCabe talked with Denny Hamlin and Josh Berry.
Chase breaks down the Coke 600 and Indy 500 and also talks to Graham Rahal & Chris Buescher.
NASCAR messed up the end of the All Star, Chase discusses, plus he talks to Kurt Busch. Josef Newgarden also speaks on the Indy 500.
Kurt Busch wins at Kansas for 23XI. How can they keep building? Also, Nashville Superspeedway President Erik Moses joins.
Driver Chris Buescher joins the show, plus Chase gives his thoughts on Logano's move on Byron at Darlington.
Drivers William Byron and Chase Briscoe join the show as Chase reacts to Dover and talks Darlington, plus racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds.
William Byron will be racing this weekend at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in the Super Late Models. He also talks his season to this point and racing at Darlington on Sunday.
This week, Chase reacts to Kyle Busch's win at Bristol on the dirt, plus Talladega Superspeedway President Brian Crichton and Fox Sports' Kaitlyn Vincie both join the show.
Chase previews the Bristol Dirt Race and is joined once again by Ross Chastain to discuss the changes for this year's event, plus Chase gives his thoughts on William Byron's win at Martinsville.
It's a LOADED show this week. Chase McCabe is joined by last week's winner, Ross Chastain and his car owner, Justin Marks. Plus, Kevin Harvick also joins to talk about the next gen car and more.
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the New Atlanta with the New Car, plus Steve Post of MRN joins the show. Chase also previews COTA and what racing with the new car on a road course will mean.
Chase Briscoe becomes the 200th winner in the Cup series, Chase McCabe reacts to Phoenix. Plus, Ty Dillon joins the show and Chase previews the new look Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Chase McCabe recaps his experience at the Daytona 500 after rookie Austin Cindric won the Great American Race. Also, Kevin Harvick joins the show.
Chase McCabe chats with Steve Post, Greg Biffle, Ross Chastain, the Thunderbirds and Nashville Super Speedway President Erik Moses.
Chase McCabe chats with Ryan McGee, Steve Post, AJ Allmendinger, Clay Greenfield and more!
It was an exciting weekend from the LA Coliseum as the Busch Light Clash was deemed a success. Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on that, plus he's joined by driver Austin Cindric.
Season 5 of Chasing Checkers is here! Chase McCabe talks Next Gen car and how it will debut in the Busch Light Clash. Plus, Drivers Joey Logano and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. join the show.
Chase traveled to Phoenix for the Championship 4 Race. Hear from Steve O'Donnell and several drivers including the 2021 Champion, Kyle Larson.
John Roberts of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio joins, Chase McCabe previews Kansas and talks about the driver code.
A LOADED show this week... Drivers William Byron and Matt Jaskol join along with NASCAR on NBC's Steve Letarte.
The 2022 Cup Series Schedule is out! Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on it while also unveiling his proposed 2023 Schedule. Could it happen? Driver Brad Keselowski also joins the show to talk Bristol and his new ride with Roush.
Chase McCabe looks back on Denny Hamlin's win at Darlington and gets into Kyle Busch's actions in the garage. Christopher Bell joins the show and Chase reflects on 9/11/01.
Chase McCabe previews the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. You'll hear from all 16 drivers as the stage is set for the final 10 races of the season.
It's a big show with drivers Erik Jones and Josh Berry, plus country music star Tim Dugger. Chase McCabe also recaps the Indy Road Course and Berry's big announcement this week.
JR Motorsports announced that Hendersonville, TN's Josh Berry would run a full time schedule in the Xfinity car next year after a successful part time schedule. He also got into racing in the truck series, Nashville Fairgrounds and support from Dale Jr.
The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix was a success, Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the event and what is to come. Kyle Larson wins at the Glen for his 5th of the season, what does this mean for the points battle? Plus, IndyCar/NASCAR double at Indy.
It's a LOADED two hour edition of the show. Chase McCabe chats with Big Machine President and CEO, Scott Borchetta as well as two time Indy 500 Champ, Takuma Sato and NASCAR drivers Martin Truex Jr & Kurt Busch.
Chase McCabe hosts this look at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix! It features President Chris Parker, driver Takuma Sato & Trans Am driver Steven Lustig.
This week Chase chats with 3 different IndyCar drivers ahead of next week's Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.
He drives in both IndyCar and NASCAR Xfinity and discusses the challenges of doing both, but how much fun it is as well.
IndyCar Driver, Graham Rahal, joined to discuss running the streets of Nashville for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, his season so far and racing for his dad. Check out the full episode on 7-31-21
We are just TWO WEEKS away from the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix! Chase McCabe talks Nashville and its racing success, plus all of the fall out from New Hampshire and how the drivers and NASCAR can get on the same page. Chase also gives his thoughts on Brad Keselowski joining Roush Fenway Racing.
It's a PACKED show. Corey LaJoie, Helio Castroneves and Michael Waltrip all join to talk NASCAR, SRX and Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.
Chase discusses Chase Elliott's win at Road America and Josef Newgarden's win at Mid Ohio, plus Atlanta's repave and what that will mean. IndyCar driver Alex Palou joins the show as well. Also, Chase gives his thoughts on Atlanta potentially being Kyle Busch's last Xfinity race.
Alex Palou, driver of the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda in the NTT IndyCar Series joins to talk about his season thus far and also being a part of the inaugural Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in August.
We hit 3 racing series in 1 show! Chase McCabe talks about Trackhouse buying Chip Ganassi Racing's NASCAR assets and the domino of that. Matt Yocum joins to discuss his role with SRX and what to expect in Nashville. Plus, Chase does a deep dive into the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix that is just a month away.
Chase recaps and awesome weekend in Nashville with president Erik Moses. Plus, hear from Darrell Waltrip on NASCAR's return to Music City. You'll also get Sunday Money, Pocono edition!
In this loaded edition of Chasing Checkers, Chase is joined by Kurt and Kyle Busch and Bubba Wallace to discuss coming to Nashville and the All Star Race.
Chase McCabe chats with the driver of the #23, Bubba Wallace about #NASCAR's return to Nashville.
Kurt and Kyle Busch join Chase McCabe to talk about racing in Nashville, plus how things are going with their seasons so far.
Chase McCabe talks with driver Chase Elliott about coming back to Nashville and the dominance of Hendrick Motorsports. Also, Chase has a special announcement regarding the Nashville Superspeedway!
2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Chase Elliott, joined Chase McCabe on his midday show "Darren, Daunic & Chase" on ESPN 102.5 the Game with his co-hosts Darren McFarland & Willy Daunic. He discussed racing at Nashville Superspeedway, plus Hendrick Motorsports historic weekend.
Chase talks Dover and how dominant Hendrick Motorsports is, Alex Bowman joins, plus COTA set up.
Chase McCabe caught up with Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports. They talked about the Next Gen car, racing from Dover and a couple of drivers to watch.
Chase McCabe is live from Dover and talks with President Mike Tatoian and VP Gary Camp. Chase looks at the drivers he feels you should pay attention to right now, plus how Nashville continues to evolve as a racing city.
Chase gives his thoughts on Truex Jr's dominating performance at Darlington Raceway. You'll also hear from Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson.
A HUGE edition this week. Chase McCabe reacts to racing from Kansas and Kyle Busch's win, plus the Next Gen car is finally revealed. We go endepth. Kevin Harvick joins the show to talk about his year, plus son Keelan's racing. Bristol Motor Speedway GM, Jerry Caldwell gives the latest on the Nashville Fairgrounds.
Jerry Caldwell, the GM at Bristol Motor Speedway, joined Chase McCabe to talk about what's going on at BMS, plus the latest on getting NASCAR racing back to a renovated Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
Driver Kevin Harvick joins Chase McCabe to talk about his season so far, plus helping his son Keelan start his racing career.
This week, Chase looks at what all took place at Talladega and then re-visits some great interviews from the year so far: Josh Berry, Justin Marks & Dale Jarrett.
SRX PBP Announcer Allen Bestwick joins Chase to talk NASCAR, IndyCar and SRX racing all coming to the Music City.
Chase recaps Richmond where Denny Hamlin dominates, but Alex Bowman wins. Plus, Allen Bestwick joins (12:10) to talk NASCAR, SRX and IndyCar racing coming to Nashville, and a preview of Talladega in Sunday Money.
Chase talks with JR Motorsports driver, Josh Berry after his big win at Martinsville. Is Martin Truex Jr the new championship favorite? Plus, we look ahead to Richmond.
Josh Berry won the Xfinity race from Martinsville. He joined Chase McCabe to talk about the win and what Dale Earnhardt Jr. has done for his career.
How NASCAR gets back to normal after COVID, Chase's Short Track Season, Chase talks with Justin Marks of Team Trackhouse (25:23) and Saturday Night Racing (hopefully) in Martinsville. Plus, Sunday Monday on a Saturday!
The Cup Series has the weekend off, but Chase gives a recap of the Bristol Dirt Race and the future of NASCAR on dirt, trying new things, Nashville's racing future looking bright and a projected Cup Series champion in Sunday Money!
Joey Logano won the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol, hear from him and others as Chase McCabe breaks it all down.
Chase did the show from the Nashville Superspeedway as cars were on the track for the first time in over 10 years. Darrell Waltrip, Dale Jarrett and Erik Moses join from the track, plus Chase chats with Kyle Larson ahead of Bristol Dirt.
Hendrick Motorsports driver, Kyle Larson, joined Chase McCabe to talk about getting back to victory lane, almost winning at Atlanta, iRacing and his foundation.
Chase recaps Martin Truex Jr's win in Phoenix, NASCAR is trying new things, Bristol gets dirty, and will there be a 6th different 2021 winner in Atlanta?
Dr. Jerry Punch joins Chase to talk the return of NASCAR to Nashville, ESPN, a year of COVID and the return of Kyle Larson to racing.
Chase recaps Kyle Larson's Vegas Win and previews Sunday's race in Phoenix, reviewing a year of racing during COVID and an interview with pit reporter and podcaster, Dr. Jerry Punch (14:01).
NASCAR Hall of Famer, Darrell Waltrip, joined Chase McCabe to talk NASCAR's return to the Nashville Superspeedway and the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
Chase wraps William Byron's win at Homestead-Miami, NASCAR at two Nashville tracks, Joey Logano on racing in Vegas plus HOF and NASCAR Legend, Darrell Waltrip (10:48)
Chase wraps up the 2021 O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 on the Daytona Road Course and talks with the Nashville Speedway's Erik Moses (14:53) and Regan Smith of Fox Sports (25:41).
Erik joins Chase to talk about Diversity in NASCAR and bringing fans back to the racetrack for Father's Day weekend and beyond.
FOX NASCAR Pit Reporter/Analyst Regan Smith joined the show to discuss the first two races of the NASCAR season, Chase Elliott's title defense so far, the schedule and much more. This is the full uncut version that you can only get here!
Chase recaps last Sunday's Daytona 500 and talks with the #41 driver, Cole Custer (26:57) and with Chris Parker on the Music City Grand Prix (36:04).
Second year driver Cole Custer joined Chase McCabe to talk about his Daytona 500 finish and also look ahead to the road course at Daytona for this weekend. To hear the full show, just look for the 2-20-21 episode in Season 4.
Penske driver, Brad Keselowski joined to talk about the Daytona 500 and what it would mean to him to win it.
Stewart Haas Racing rookie, Chase Briscoe, joined Chase McCabe on the 2-13-21 episode to talk about his first Daytona 500 and what he's looking forward to in his rookie year.
In the season premiere, Chase previews tomorrow's Daytona 500 and talks big storylines of the season. He is joined by drivers Chase Briscoe and Brad Keselowski, and pays tribute to #3 - Dale Earnhardt.
Steve O'Donnell talks about the crazy 2020 season and wrapping things up at Phoenix and also discusses 2021 including the sport's return to Nashville.
Chase talks with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Dale Earnhardt Jr. about his driver, Josh Berry's, national championship, plus his thoughts on NASCAR back in Nashville. Alex Bowman also joins to discuss moving to the 48 and racing at Texas.
We have 3 races to talk about! 3! Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Darlington 1-2 and the Coke 600 from Charlotte as NASCAR officially hits the track. Vince Welch of Fox NASCAR also joins to give his perspective on NASCAR's return to racing.
The NASCAR Cup Series officially returns to racing at the Darlington Raceway with the Real Heroes 400. Chase McCabe talks about what to expect after a 2 1/2 month layoff for the sport and also chats with driver Ty Dillon about iRacing and his return to the track.
Chasing Checkers is back! NASCAR has announced it will return on May 17th with no fans. Chase McCabe talks what it means and also speaks with Landon Cassill on the success of iRacing.
The playoffs are almost here! After a wild Darlington, it's time to head to Indy to see who is in and who is out. Chase McCabe talks with Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman as well.
Chase McCabe talks with Marty Snider from NBC and also gives his thoughts on throwback weekend at Darlington.
It's the night race at Bristol Baby! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. & Clint Bowyer join to give their thoughts on the half mile, plus a recap of Michigan.
Chasing Checkers returns with driver William Byron and NBC's Rick Allen. Chase McCabe gets you set for Michigan and also gives his thoughts on the new feuds in NASCAR.
This week, Chase chats with Ray Evernham and his wife Erin about racing in Nashville, plus he breaks down the Coke 600 and gets you set for Pocono.
Chase has special guest, Tim Dugger, who is a Country Music Artist and avid NASCAR fan, in studio with him this week. They talk World of Outlaws being at the Fairgrounds, plus the big weekend of racing.
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Brad Keselowski's win at Kansas and just how far the rules package has come. What is next for NASCAR at the Nashville Fairgrounds? Chase gives his input on that, plus Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer, John Oates stops by.
Chase is joined by Fox NASCAR's Regan Smith and driver Ryan Newman on this week's show. He also gives his thoughts on Martin Truex Jr's win at Dover.
This week, Chase is joined by drivers Ty Dillon and Martin Truex Jr. They react to the racing at Talladega and look ahead to Dover.
This week, Chase talks racing from Talladega with drivers David Ragan and 5 time Dega winner, Brad Keselowski.
This week, Chase gives his state of NASCAR, plus Grant Lynch from Talladega joins the show.
This week, Chase talks with Darrell Waltrip on his pending retirement, plus Clint Bowyer stops by to talk the race that was at Bristol and other topics in the sport.
This week, Chase is joined by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Bubba Wallace and Ryan Preece, plus he previews Bristol.
This week, Adam Alexander from Fox NASCAR joins and Chase gives his thoughts on the 2020 Cup Schedule.
This week, Chase discusses Kyle Busch's 200th NASCAR win and where he ranks with the all time greats. Plus, he sets up racing from Martinsville.
In this week's packed show, Chase gives his thoughts on Kyle Busch winning 199 races, plus he's joined by Josef Newgarden,Matt Dibenedetto and Clint Bowyer.
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on racing at Vegas, plus the awards coming to Nashville.
Chase McCabe chats with Kevin Harvick about his race at Atlanta and the new rules package. Chase also gives his thoughts on what to expect from Las Vegas.
The Great American Race is here! Chase McCabe talks the Daytona 500 and also welcomes in Bob Pockrass from Fox Sports. Who will Chase pick to win? Take a listen!
Chase McCabe returns with Chasing Checkers and talks NASCAR. Adam Alexander from Fox Sports joins the show as they set up the season.
In this week's edition, Chase McCabe previews the Championship 4 from Homestead with Dr. Jerry Punch. They also remember the great, David Pearson.
Jeff Burton joins Chase McCabe this week as they look at the NASCAR playoffs, the Kevin Harvick penalty and much more.
This week, Joey Logano joins the show and gives his account of what happened at Martinsville with Martin Truex Jr. Chase also sets up racing from Texas.
In this Episode, Bob Pockrass from ESPN joins the show to talk NASCAR Playoffs, plus Chase Elliott is ON FIRE!
In this edition, Chase talks with Alan Cavanna from Fox Sports as well as discusses the cut off race at Kansas.
Chase McCabe talks with Alex Bowman of the 88 and NBC's Steve Letarte. They set up racing from Charlotte at the Roval, plus Dale Jr's racing future and much more.
Chase chats with driver Clint Bowyer live in Nashville, plus Fox NASCAR's Adam Alexander joins to talk playoffs and much more.
Kurt Busch joins in this week's edition of Chasing Checkers, plus Chase looks at the playoffs and what all took place at media days.
Episode 16 features Chase's Darlington breakdown, Silly Season news and a preview of Indy.
In this episode, Chase talks the prospects of NASCAR returning to Nashville, talks with driver Austin Dillon and sets up Darlington.
This week, Chase talks with Fox Sports Reporter Alan Cavanna and recaps the wild night at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Lucky number 13 features driver, Bubba Wallace, plus Chase reviews Michigan and the retirement of Kasey Kahne. He also previews racing at Bristol!
This week Chase talks to ESPN's Bob Pockrass about the latest with Brian France's arrest, plus Chase Elliott is a Cup series winner!!
Chase McCabe chats with driver Erik Jones about his first win and road racing, plus he analyzes the rivalry between Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick and previews Watkins Glen.
In this week's show, Chase chats with Larry McReynolds from Fox NASCAR and driver Ty Dillon. He also asks the question, who could be in the big 4?
Chase talks with rookie driver, William Byron, we recap a wild weekend at Daytona, plus Chase remembers Davey Allison.
Chase McCabe talks with driver Alex Bowman, plus he gives his thoughts on the exciting finish from Chicagoland and sets up this weekend's race from Daytona.
Chase McCabe discusses the race that was at Sonoma, he interviews Ryan Blaney and Paul Menard and previews the upcoming race at Chicago.
In Episode 6, Chase sets up the weekend from Sonoma. This week the drivers of NASCAR's Cup series turn right! Also, he's joined by Fox NASCAR Analyst, Darrell Waltrip and defending Cup series champion, Martin Truex Jr.
Episode 4 features a look at NASCAR's Big 4. Chase gives his thoughts on the Youth Movement in the Sport and whether it's more experience or skill and he dives even deeper into the rules package that's getting so much press.
In episode 3, Chase talks with Fox NASCAR Analyst, Regan Smith. He gives his thoughts on last weeks Coke 600 and the Indy 500, plus he looks ahead to this weekend's event at Pocono. Follow Chase on twitter @ChaseOnGame
Episode 2 of Chasing Checkers with Chase McCabe features NASCAR driver Joey Logano, Chase's look at both the Indy 500 and Coke 600 and the latest NASCAR Hall of Fame class. Follow Chase on twitter @ChaseOnGame and check out the new Chasing Checkers each Friday afternoon.
In the first episode of "Chasing Checkers," Chase McCabe talks about the dominance of Kevin Harvick and if that is good for the sport. He chats with driver Matt DiBenedetto about All Star Weekend as well.