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Joey Logano is your 2024 Cup champ, and Justin Algaier gets his long-awaited series title too. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports, and John Roberts of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio.
Headed to the Championship weekend, is the controversy behind us? Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com and Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio, and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Was the Homestead race last weekend the best playoff race ever? Doug Rice is the guest host this week and is joined by Davey Segal of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio, and Kim Coon of NBC Sports
Joey Logano proves he is still a force to be reckoned with as he locks in his spot in the final four. Brett McMillan welcomes Jerry Jordan from KickinTheTires.net, and Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic.
How do you stop Kyle Larson, especially considering he's won the last two races at Las Vegas? Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall of Racer.com and ESPN, and Deb Williams of Autoweek.
Talladega altered the playoff picture considerably. How much more damage could The Roval do? Brett McMillan welcomes Pete Pistone of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio and Dustin Long of NBC Sports.
Kansas wasn't very kind to some championship contenders. Brett McMillan welcomes Jamie Little of Fox Sports and Tom Jenson of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
The Cup playoff field has been reset, and round two begins in Kansas this weekend. Brett McMillan welcomes Chris Knight of CatchFence.com, and Alan Cavanna of PRN.
Who will survive the first round of the playoffs? We find out this weekend in Bristol. Brett McMillan welcomes Kim Coon from NBC Sports, and Jeff Hammond of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio.
Joey Logano books his trip to the Final 12, while Kyle Larson books the double next May at Indy and Charlotte. Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Will we see as much drama in the playoffs as we did in the final races of the regular season? Brett McMillan welcomes Zack Sturniolo of NASCAR.com and Dustin Long of NBC Sports
Only one race left to grab a playoff spot! Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter and Adam Alexander.
So, just how agressive will playoff wannabees be this weekend in Daytona? Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall of Racer.com, and Toby Christie of TobyChristie.com.
The Olympics are over and NASCAR is back with a bang! Brett welcomes Lewis Franck from Reuters, and Dustin Albino from Jayski and NASCAR.com
NASCAR's Crew Chiefs have some big decisions to make as they return from the two-week Olympic break. Brett McMillan welcomes Holly Cain of the NASCAR Wire Service, and Jeff Hammond of SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and PRN.
Kyle Larson was a happy man to be kissing the bricks at Indy after a hard fought finish. Brett McMillan welcomes Reid Spencer with the NASCAR Wire Service, and Lee Spencer of Catchfence.com and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
It's back to the oval at the Brickyard. Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic, and Pete Pistone of SiriusXM.
Alex Bowman dances in the Chicago rain while the field of available playoff spots continues to narrow. Brett Welcomes Nate Ryan of NBC Sports, and Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
It took five overtimes, but Joey Logano finally won the guitar in Nashville! Brett McMillan welcomes Bob Pockrass from Fox Sports, and Jim Utter of Motorsport.com
After ringing a Bell in New Hampshire, we give away a guitar in Nashville! Brett welcomes John Roberts of SiriusXM, and Dustin Long of NBC Sports.
As we go from corn to lobsters, Brett is wondering if the Fords have finally caught up. Guests are Bruce Martin from NBC Sports, and Jerry Jordan from KickinTheTires.net.
Kyle Larson lays claim to the title of "King of the Road". Brett McMillan welcomes Zack Sturniolo of NASCAR.com, and Davey Segal of SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Kyle Larson will get to pursue a Cup championship after all as the series heads to Sonoma. Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall from Racer.com, and Deb Williams from Autoweek.
Now that Stewart-Haas is closing shop, who will get the spoils? Brett welcomes Chris Knight of CatchFence.com and Shane Connuck of The Charlotte Observer.
Kyle Larson will do the double this weekend, running both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday. How will he endure this demanding task? Brett McMillan welcomes Jamie Little from Fox Sports, and Kim Coon from NBC Sports.
Darlington delivers a throwback winner for a throwback weekend when Brad Keselowski breaks his long winless streak. Brett welcomes Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com, and Reid Spencer of The NASCAR Wire Service.
Buescher "missed it by that much!" Now on to Throwback Weekend. Brett welcomes Justin Albino of Jayski and Jeff Hammond of Sirius XM.
Kansas has been the playground of Toyota in the past. Will that continue? Brett McMillan welcomes Lewis Franck of Reuters and Jim Utter of Motorsport.com
This week, Brett promises a show that is full throttle for the entire hour - unlike Talladega. Guests are Holly Cain of the NASCAR Wire Service, and Dustin Long of NBC Sports.
Chase Elliott has finally ended his winning drought. Now can Ford end theirs? Brett McMillan welcomes Adam Alexander of Fox, and Zach Sturniolo of NASCAR.com
Can Willie B. be stopped as he heads to Texas this weekend to try to pull off a Texas Two-Step? Brett McMillan welcomes Josh Simms of Fox Sports, and Davey Segal of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
So, what goes into a restart review as Denny jumps the gun at Richmond. Brett McMillan welcomes Shane Connuck from The Charlotte Observer, and Chris Knight of CatchFence.com.
Good news - Track limits will not be an issue this weekend! Brett welcomes Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com and Reid Spencer of The NASCAR Wire Service.
So how'd you like the racing this past weekend in Bristol? And, now we head to COTA - which has a new restart zone. Brett McMillan welcomes Pete Pistone of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, and Kelly Crandall of Racer.com
Christopher Bell triumphs in Phoenix, now it's off to Bristol, minus the dirt. Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, and Dustin Albino of Jayski.com.
The last time Kyle Larson won the spring race in Vegas, he also won the championship. This week, we're headed to where the championship will be! Brett McMillan welcomes Kim Coon of NBC Sports and Alan Cavanna of PRN and NASCAR.com
Were you not entertained? Now it's off to the entertainment capital of the world. How can Vegas top Atlanta? Brett McMillan welcomes Bruce Martin of NBC Sports and Speed Sport, and Deb Williams from Auto Week.
William Byron picks up right where he left off last year with a win in the Daytona 500. Is the the top of the field at Hendrick Motorsports? Brett McMillan welcomes Nate Ryan of NBC Sports and Tom Jenson of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
The Daytona 500 is finally upon us, and a lot of questions will finally be answered. Brett McMillan is the host, and he welcomes Jeff Hammond from PRN, and John Roberts of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio.
Everyone agrees that NASCAR made the right call to get out in front of the weather, but some drivers can't agree on who was right on the track. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long from NBC Sports and Jamie Little of Fox Sports.
We will finally hear engines revving this weekend! Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com, and Jason Albino from Jayski.com and NASCAR.com.
Three NASCAR legends enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and NASCAR tweaks qualifying for 2024. Brett McMillan welcomes Chris Knight of CatchFence.com and Davey Segal of NASCAR Radio on Sirius XM.
We now know what NASCAR's short track package will look like this year - will it make a difference? Plus, a seven time champ will give the Daytona 500 another try. Brett McMillan welcomes Jerry Jordan from KickinTheTires.net, and Brad Gillie of PRN to the panel.
There's a pretty impressive rookie class in the Cup series this year. Will one or more of them get a win, or are the odds still stacked against them? Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service to the panel this week.
It's the dawn of a new year, so what do we expect from the upcoming 2024 season? Brett McMillan is joined by Kelly Crandall of Racer.com, and Alan Cavanna of PRN and NASCAR.com
This week, we take a look at each team's strengths and weaknesses for 2024. Brett McMillan welcomes Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports and Kim Coon of NBC Sports.
Noah Gragson, in NASCAR's worst kept secret, will go to the 10-car for Stewart Haas in 2024. Brett McMillan welcomes Pete Pistone of Sirius-XM NASCAR Radio, and Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Three Cup teams will undergo major overhauls in 2024. Who will benefit? Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic and Jeff Hammond of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio and PRN.
NASCAR will get more money in the new TV deal, but you'll work harder to figure out which channel the race is on. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports, and Chris Knight of CatchFence.com
Is thirty-eight race weekends enough for the Cup Series? Brett McMillan welcomes Lewis Franck of Reuters and Davey Segal of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
How much would you pay to stream a NASCAR race? It may be in your future. Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of Catchfence.com and Reid Spencer of The NASCAR Wire Service to this week's show.
Doug Rice hosts for Brett McMillan, and asks the big question: What's NASCAR's Next Big Thing? Plus, the first O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters' NASCAR Draft. Guests are Jim Utter and Holly Cain.
Now that Ryan Blaney has been crowned 2023 NASCAR Cup Champion, just what kind of champion will he be for the sport? Brett McMillan welcomes Jamie Little of Fox Sports, and Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic to the show this week.
Will we see a first time champion this year, or will Kyle Larson take the title again? Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports and John Roberts of Sirius-XM NASCAR Radio.
One race, two spots. That's all that's left on the road to the 2023 NASCAR Cup Championship. Brett McMillan welcomes Jerry Jordan of Kickinthetires.net, and Nate Ryan of NBC Sports.
All Kyle Larson has to think about now is Phoenix. And is NASCAR's rescinded penalty a first? Brett McMillan welcomes Bruce Martin of Speed Sport, and Dustin Albino of Jayski and NASCAR.com.
The odds are starting to favor a first time champion in 2023. Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of Catchfence.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Is The Roval really a wild card race, as so many keep referencing it? Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall of Racer.com and Deb Williams of Autoweek.
William Byron gets win number six, and which championship hopefuls are in trouble as we enter Talladega? Brett McMillan is joined by Lewis Franck and Bob Pockrass
Regular season champ Martin Truex, Jr. survived the first round cut, now can he relax and win a championship? Brett welcomes Kim Coon of NBC Sports, and Pete Pistone of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Who could have imagined the regular season champ teetering on the edge of elimination at the first round cutoff? Brett McMillan welcomes Adam Alexander of Fox Sports, and Davey Segal of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Championships come to drivers who are nearly perfect in the pits. Yet pit problems plagued about half of the championship hopefuls in Darlington. Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Hammond of Sirius XM and PRN, and Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Now it's playoff time! When all is said and done, will we have a first time champion or a repeat winner? Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of Catchfence.com, and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Twenty-five races down, and it comes down to one race for one spot. Brett McMillan welcomes Chris Knight from Catchfence.com, and John Roberts of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio.
Michael McDowell punches his ticket to the post season. Who's next on the road to the Playoffs? Brett McMillan welcomes Alan Cavanna from PRN and NASCAR.com, and Dustin Long of NBC Sports.
Buescher gets two wins in a row, now we're headed to Indy with three to go. Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com, and Justin Albino of Jayski and NASCAR.com.
Chris Buescher wins Richmond and lands a spot in the playoffs. As we head to Michigan, who might be next? Brett McMillan welcomes Josh Sims of Fox Sports, and Heather Debeaux of Fox Sports and PRN.
So it wasn't exactly a lovefest for Denny Hamlin at Pocono. Will that be different at his home track in Richmond this weekend? Brett McMillan welcomes Kim Coon of NBC Sports and Holly Cain of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Martin Truex, Jr. racks up his first win in the Granite State. Is he on his way to a championship? Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall of Racer.com, and Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer.
Time is running out for a few top drivers who really need some strong finishes. Brett McMillan welcomes Nate Ryan of NBC Sports, and Jeff Gluck from The Athletic.
If you look up "Wild Card Winner" in the dictionary, you'll probably see a picture of Shane Van Gisbergen. Will the excitement continue in Atlanta? Brett McMillan welcomes Pete Pistone from Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio and Lewis Franck from Reuters.
The Watermelon Man has a smashing good time in Nashville, and now it's time to take NASCAR to the streets of Chicago. Brett McMillan welcomes Davey Segal of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio, and Bruce Martin of Speed Sport.
The off weekend is behind us, and Stewart-Haas has decided to shake things up for the rest of the year. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports and John Roberts of Sirius/XM's NASCAR Channel.
Martin Truex, Jr.'s win in Sonoma propels him to number two on the all-time win list there, just behind Jeff Gordon. Brett McMillan welcomes Jamie Little from Fox, and Tom Jenson from the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Kyle Busch adds to his all-time wins list with a victory in Illinois, and now it's on to Sonoma for road course race number two. Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic, and Adam Stern from The Sports Business Journal.
Chase Elliott will get a little time out, and we've found the cure for win droughts - Monday races. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Albino of Jayski.com and NASCAR.com, and Chris Knight of CatchFence.com.
Kyle Larson pretty much stunk up the show in North Wilkesboro. Now can he do the same in Charlotte this weekend? Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
We go from a throwback weekend in Darlington to a real throwback All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro. How will it work. Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com, and Deb Williams of Autoweek.
Denny Hamlin moves Kyle Larson to the wall to take Kansas, just before Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson made a few moves of their own. Doug Rice is in for Brett McMillan this week with guests Kelly Crandall and Jeff Hammond.
Two big wins for the Truex family in Dover this past weekend. Now, it's on to Kansas. Brett McMillan welcomes Pete Pistone from Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio, and Kim Coon from NBC Sports.
Uncertainty behind us, now we head to a stretch of race tracks where we should know what's coming. Brett welcomes John Roberts of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio and Dustin Long of NBC Sports.
Chase Elliott climbs back in the seat in Martinsville, now who will shine in Talladega. Brett McMillan welcomes Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service, and Lee Spencer of Racinboys.com
Christopher Bells makes it seven winners in eight races. Are we headed for another record-setting year? Brett McMillan welcomes Adam Alexander of Fox Sports and Alan Cavanna of PRN.
It's our third year on Bristol's dirt and we're still waiting for it to pay off for one of the "dirt experts". Will this be the year? Brett McMillan welcomes Holly Cain from the NASCAR Wire Service and Josh Sims of Fox Sports.
A.J. Allmendinger and Tyler Reddick put in their claims for "King of the Road Course" at COTA, and now we go short track racing for two weeks. Brett McMillan welcomes Jerry Jordan of Kickinthetires.net, and Chris Knight of Catchfence.com
Are you ready for stages with no breaks? They'll try it out this weekend at COTA. Brett McMillan welcomes Nate Ryan of NBC Sports and Jeff Gluck from The Athletic.
After two wins in a row, William Byron heads back east to Atlanta, the track he won last year. Brett McMillan welcomes panelists Kim Coon from NBC, and Jim Utter of Motorsport.com.
Hendrick sweeps Vegas - now it's on to Phoenix. Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic and John Roberts of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio
A newly motivated Kyle Busch is dominating the early moments of the 2023 season. What's ahead for Vegas? Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Hammond, Doug Rice, and Adam Stern of the Sports Business Journal.
The Daytona 500 has produced another first time winner in Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. Should we be surprised? Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of RacinBoys.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Time to kick off the 2023 season with the Great American Race. Will it be a blue oval show again this year? Brett McMillan welcomes Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Pete Pistone of Sirius-XM NASCAR Radio
Martin Truex, Jr. breaks his long drought with a win at The Clash, and soon we're Florida bound! Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports and Heather Debeaux of PRN and Fox.
NASCAR cranks it up this weekend with The Clash at the Coliseum, and to usher in a new season, there are some rule tweaks. Brett McMillan welcomes Chris Knight of Catchfence.com, and Jamie Little of Fox Sports.
It's only two weeks till The Clash at the Coliseum. Where does this event stack up this year? Brett McMillan welcomes Adam Alexander of Fox Sports and Jeff Gluck from The Athletic
As Kevin Harvick prepares for his exit from racing, Kyle Larson announces he will do double duty in May. Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com and Jeff Hammond of Sirius XM NASCAR radio.
We're less than a month away from round two at the L.A. Coliseum. Can it be as big a hit the second time around? Brett McMillan welcomes Lewis Franck of Reuters and Bruce Martin of Speed Sport.
This week, we take a look at each individual NASCAR team and examine their prospects for 2023. Brett McMillan welcomes Kim Coon of NBC Sports and Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports.
Trackhouse Racing was the feelgood story of 2022. Can they continue that feeling into 2023, or does that role belong to someone else? Brett McMillan welcomes Josh Simms from Fox Sports, and Jerry Jordan from KickinTheTires.net.
The weather outside may be frightful but fear not, wet weather tires are coming to more tracks in 2023. Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic and Kelly Crandall of Racer.com.
With the top three drivers in the Xfinity Series moving on, who will rise to take their place? Brett McMillan welcomes Nate Ryan of NBC Sports and Adam Alexander of Fox.
It's not even 2023, and Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin are already looking ahead to 2024 and planning their futures. Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of RacinBoys.com and Reid Spencer of The Nascar Wire Service.
There will be a lot of new faces in new places in 2023. Which ones have the best chance of success? Brett McMillan welcomes Chris Knight of CatchFence.com and Dustin Long of NBC Sports.
One year ago, who could've imagined Kyle Busch would leave JGR, or that NASCAR would have 19 different winners in one season? Brett McMillan welcomes John Roberts of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, and Tom Jensen of The NASCAR Hall of Fame to talk about big surprises of 2022.
Is it better that NASCAR has a repeat champion this year instead of a new face at the top? Brett McMillan welcomes Bruce Martin of Speed Sport and Alan Cavanna of PRN to talk it over.
Joey Logano gets his second NASCAR Cup Championship, while The Watermelon Man has to settle for second. Doug Rice subs for Brett McMillan this week and welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com, and Jamie Little of Fox Sports to the panel.
With another walk-off win, NASCAR now has a Mister October. And we also have a moment we'll never forget. What can NASCAR do for an encore in Phoenix? We find out this weekend. Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall of Racer.com, and Pete Pistone of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Seven drivers are battling for three spots. And where are we headed? Martinsville! Doug Rice welcomes Holly Cain of the NASCAR Wire Service, and championship crew chief Jeff Hammond.
Joey Logano has the inside track after Vegas, and Bubba Wallace will be missing a track. Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Gluck of The Athletic, and Kim Coon of NBC Sports.
As the playoffs head to Vegas, the landscape has changed quite a bit. Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of RacinBoys.com, and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Some of the drivers have been vocal of late about safety concerns as the playoffs continue in Charlotte this weekend. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports, and Chris Knight of CatchFence.com.
Have you figured out a favorite for the NASCAR Cup Championship yet? If you haven't, Talladega probably won't be much help. Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, and Jerry Jordan of KickinTheTires.net.
In round one of the playoffs, the winner's circle didn't seem to be open to any playoff drivers. Will round two be any different?? Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall of Racer.com, and Josh Simms of Fox Sports.
Rowdy moves into the Intimidator's house, and Happy heads to Thunder Valley with a big hole to climb out of. Brett McMillan welcomes Vince Welch from Fox, and Nate Ryan from NBC.
So, how are the non-playoff drivers supposed to get attention during the playoffs? Just win, baby! Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Hammond of Sirius-XM NASCAR Radio, and Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports.
If you thought the regular season was crazy, wait till you see the playoffs! Brett McMillan welcomes Jamie Little from Fox Sports, and Chris Knight from CatchFence.com.
One race to go, one spot left. Who gets it? Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com, and Alan Cavanna from PRN and NASCAR.com.
If I'm Ryan Blaney or Martin Truex Jr, what do I want to do at Watkins Glen this week? Brett McMillan welcomes John Roberts of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, and Lewis Franck of Reuters.
Will second place in points miss the playoffs? Or, could a winner miss the playoffs? Brett McMillan welcomes guests Reid Spencer of The NASCAR Wire Service and Lee Spencer of Racinboys.com.
Tyler Reddick is NASCAR's new King of the Road, while the playoff chances for some drivers are starting to dwindle. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports, and Kelly Crandall of Racer.com.
It turns out when the checkered flag flew in Pocono, it was not a wrap. Now, Gibbs heads to Indy a couple of bricks shy of a load. Brett McMillan welcomes Adam Alexander of Fox, and Jeff Gluck from The Athletic.
The Doobie Brothers sang about "takin' it to the streets", which is exactly what NASCAR plans to do next season in Chicago. Brett McMillan welcomes Kim Koon of NBC Sports, and Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame to the show this week.
Chase Elliott has a "peachy" time in Atlanta. The series now heads to New Hampshire. Brett McMillan welcomes Jerry Jordan of Kickinthetires.net and Chris Knight of CatchFence.com.
There are five first-time winners in the NASCAR Cup Series, thirteen different winners, and Atlanta is a wild card race. Brett McMillan welcomes Jamie Little from Fox Sports and Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic.
Sure it was a long day, but Nashville was an interesting race with many story lines. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports, and Rob Albright of PRN.
Headed to Nashville for the second time, can someone establish themself as a championship favorite this weekend? Brett McMillan welcomes John Roberts of Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio and Josh Sims of Fox Sports.
Daniel Suarez scores his first Cup win at Sonoma, and now it's off to a well deserved off weekend for the series. Brett McMillan welcomes Nate Ryan of NBC Sports, and Holly Cain of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Will Denny Hamlin chase Ross Chastain all the way to the west coast? And where does Chase Elliott fit in? Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com and Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports.
Fresh off of the longest Coca-Cola 600 in the sport's history, meet NASCAR in St. Louis this weekend. Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Hammond of Sirius/XM's NASCAR Channel, and Vince Welch of Fox Sports.
It's Coca-Cola 600 weekend, and the race has long been billed as "the ultimate test of man and machine". Will that change in the future? Brett McMillan welcomes Adam Stern of the Sports Business Journal and Tom Jensen of The NASCAR Hall of Fame.
So, are you ready for the All Star Race? Ready or not, it's at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports and Davey Segal of Frontstretch.com.
Would you feel different about Joey Logano's bump 'n run in Darlington if he had waited until the last lap? And how long will William Byron wait before he gets payback? Brett McMillan welcomes Alex Andrejev of The Charlotte Observer, and Lewis Franck of Reuters to the panel this week.
NASCAR's most popular driver finally scores a 2022 win in Dover, plus, does NASCAR have a tiresome problem? Doug Rice is in the host chair for Brett McMillan and is joined by Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service, and Lee Spencer of Racinboys.com
If you thought leading laps was important to winning races, you’d be wrong. In fact, the last two Cup Series winners have led about 300 yards! Brett McMillan welcomes Bruce Martin from SpeedSport.com and PRN’s Alan Cavanna to discuss Ross Chastain’s surprise win at Talladega and how the two most recent winners have “backed in” to victory lane. Chastain is quickly becoming NASCAR’s next star, but is he actually a throwback to the old days? And how realistic is it that Kyle Busch actually leaves Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the season?
Kyle Busch backs into a win at Bristol. Brett McMillan welcomes Jamie Little of Fox, and Kelly Crandall of Racer.com.
Mother Nature delivers a cold blast to the action in Martinsville; now it's time to play on the dirt in Bristol. Brett McMillan welcomes Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic, and Josh Simms from Fox Sports.
The new car got it's first short track test this past weekend in Richmond. The second test comes this weekend in Martinsville. Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter of Motorsport.com and Holly Cain of The NASCAR Wire Service.
Trackhouse Racing scores big at COTA, now it's on to Richmond. Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Gluck from The Athletic, and Chris Knight of Catchfence.com
Leave the swim fins and goggles at home - the forecast for COTA looks much better than last year. Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports and Jerry Jordan of KickintheTires.net to this week's show for a preview.
The new car performed well during the west coast swing. Now it's back east to Atlanta where there are many unknowns. Brett McMillan welcomes Kaitlyn Vincie of Fox Sports and Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic.
The Next Gen car delivered again at Las Vegas. Will the new trend continue in Phoenix? Brett McMillan is joined by PRN’s Heather Debeaux and Nate Ryan from NBC Sports to discuss Alex Bowman’s existing win at Las Vegas and the Next Gen’s two great races. Is the early season parity going to last, or will the big teams crack the code? Plus, we discuss how drivers must adapt to the new car, tire strategy impacting races and Jeff Gordon weighs in on managing conflict between teammates.
Is it time for Rick Hendrick to break out the milk and cookies? Brett McMillan is joined by SiriusXM’s Jeff Hammond and Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports to discuss Kyle Larson’s late-race tangle with teammate Chase Elliott and if there are any concerns for payback. NASCAR’s learning curve with the Next Gen showed with lengthy yellows for flat tires. What can be done about the problem? Plus, we discuss what NASCAR’s TV future could look like in a few years.
So what do you get the man who has everything for his birthday How about another Daytona 500 trophy. That works for Roger Penske. Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter and Kelly Crandall to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters this week.
Crank 'em up! It's time to start the season! Brett McMillan previews the Daytona 500 and welcomes Rob Albright of PRN and Alan Cavanna of Speed Sport.
We've made one trip around the LA Coliseum. Is it worth another? Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long of NBC Sports, and Jeff Gluck of The Athletic.
It'll be an experience unlike any other! But the most important thing is, it's the start of the season. Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of Racinboys.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
NASCAR breaks out the big hammer, will someone dare to be driven out of the playoffs? Brett is joined by Vince Welch of Fox and Chris Knight of Catchfence.com.
Now that we've seen the Next Gen car at Daytona, do we have a better idea of what to expect? Brett McMillan welcomes Mike Neff of FrontStretch.com, and Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic.
Brett McMillan welcomes Lewis Franck of Reuters and Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame to discuss drafting practice at Daytona, and "How young is too young to Retire?"
A shuffle at Stewart-Haas Racing before the season begins. Brett McMillan welcomes Alex Andrejev of The Charlotte Observer, and Jeff Hammond of Sirius-XM NASCAR Radio.
We're on the cusp of the 2022 NASCAR season. How are your teams stacking up? Brett McMillan is joined by Nate Ryan of NBC Sports and Jeff Gluck of The Athletic.
Huge changes coming for 2022, including one lugnut and larger tires. Brett McMillan welcomes Adam Alexander and Kelly Crandall.
Kaulig sets up a trio for their second Cup car, and NextGen testing continues. Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of Racinboys.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Kyle Larson celebrates his championship, and GMS Racing celebrates an acquisition. Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter from Motorsport.com and Chase Wilhelm of NASCAR.com.
The Nashville Fairgrounds appears to be on a return to the NASCAR schedule. Brett is joined by Bruce Martin and Rob Albright.
Practice and Qualifying are back. Is that a good thing? Brett McMillan is joined tonight by Ashley Stroehlein of WCNC and Chris Knight of Catchfence.com.
The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion is out touring the Coliseum - not "The Last Great Coliseum" - but the one in California where next season starts. Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandall of Racer.com, and Alan Cavanna of The Positive Regression podcast.
Ten victories and the championship to boot: Kyle Larson’s maiden run with Hendrick Motorsports couldn’t have been any better. Brett McMillan recaps the 2021 season with FS1’s Jamie Little and Tom Jensen from the NASCAR Hall of Fame, as we look back on a dominant season being capped with the title in the playoffs. During this episode, we also discuss Austin Cindric’s post-race grace, which teams could have an early edge with the NextGen and what Speedway Motorsports’ acquisition of Dover and Nashville could mean for the 2023 schedule.
Is this the year the best regular season team finally wins the title? Brett McMillan is joined by NBC’s Dustin Long and Alex Andrejev of the Charlotte Observer to preview championship weekend at Phoenix! Was Alex Bowman’s decision to dump Denny bad etiquette, or is everything fair in short track racing? Denny interrupted Bowman’s celebration and Alex tells us why she felt it wasn’t the right choice, and we break down the Xfinity Series finale -- is it possible someone other than Austin Cindric or AJ Allmendinger wins it?
It all comes down to this: Playoff drivers have one last chance to punch their ticket to the championship round at Phoenix! Brett McMillan welcomes Jerry Jordan from KickinTheTires.net and NASCAR.com’s Chase Wilhelm to preview the penultimate race of the season. There’s still three spots up for grabs but all three Team Penske drivers are below the cut line. Is there any chance they get multiple drivers in the finale, or will it be a Team Hendrick vs Gibbs at Phoenix?
Kyle Larson locked up one spot in the championship round. Who will join him? Brett McMillan is joined by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM and The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi to discuss the Texas weekend and what title contenders are in trouble heading to Kansas! After a grueling day at Texas, should we put 500-mile races on the shelf, and how long will it be until Hendrick Motorsports becomes every man for himself?
The old saying in the playoffs is survive and advance. Well, Kyle Larson did one better by winning at the ROVAL to affirm his dominance in 2021. Brett McMillan is joined by Jeff Gluck from The Athletic and Reuters reporter Lewis Franck to discuss the Elliott-Harvick dustup, if there’s any way Kyle Larson misses the championship round and debate which organization has the best shot to bring home the big prize in Phoenix.
Three first-time winners, a piece of NASCAR history and an absolute free-for-all in the playoffs. After Talladega, what more could you ask for?! Brett McMillan is joined by PRN turn announcer Rob Albright and Adam Stern of the Sports Business Journal to break down the significance of Bubba Wallace’s win, the future of 23XI with Kurt Busch mentoring Bubba and what’s sure to be an exciting weekend at Charlotte’s Roval as we trim the playoff field again.
A win in Vegas means Denny Hamlin can relax at Talladega, but will he? Brett McMillan is joined by Lee Spencer from Racinboys.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service to discuss Kyle Larson’s missed opportunity and if it could cost him with the unknowns of Talladega and the Roval looming. Plus, we discuss the playoff battles in the Xfinity and Truck Series after a couple of non-playoff contenders won in Las Vegas.
So, what does NASCAR do for an encore after Bristol? Las Vegas may be the perfect place to find out. Brett McMillan welcomes Vince Welch of Fox Sports, and Nate Ryan of NBC Sports.
Here we are at the end of Round 1, and if you thought Darlington was unpredictable, wait until you see Bristol! Brett McMillan is joined by Chris Knight from Catchfence.com and Charlotte Observer writer Alex Andrejev to discuss Martin Truex and Toyota’s domination at Richmond and look ahead to the chaos that is the Bristol night race! Plus, we discuss the 2022 schedule and new venues in Cup, including the Los Angeles Coliseum and the new-look Busch Clash!
One race into the playoffs and brackets aren’t busted but the standings were reshuffled! The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi and Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame join Brett Jensen for this week’s show. With stages and two full races left before the first cut, is it too early to panic if you’re below the cut line? And on the other end, can drivers who had a good night at Darlington fall victim to getting too comfortable?
The field is set and it’s time for the Cup playoffs to begin: What can we expect? Brett McMillan welcomes Kelly Crandal from Racer.com and The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck to preview the 10-race run to the championship! After seeing what happened to Kevin Harvick last year, Jeff says he isn’t considering Kyle Larson a lock to reach the championship round. Plus, Kelly addresses the rumors surrounding the future of Front Row Motorsports and where that new 23XI charter could come from.
There's one more race in the regular season, and still much to be decided. Brett McMillan welcomes Bruce Martin of Speed Sport, and Jim Utter of Motorsport.com.
Is your enthusiasm for racing curbed after a rough weekend at Indianapolis? Brett McMillan is joined by Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports and NASCAR.com’s Chase Wilhelm to grade the Verizon 200 at IMS. Was the carnage too much for another go, or will this year’s race be a great learning experience for future events? Plus, Bob explains why Matt Kaulig’s sudden rise to Cup Series ownership could be more successful than many new teams, and we discuss rumors about Denny Hamlin looking to buy at least one charter from Front Row Motorsports to expand 23XI’s footprint.
NASCAR is going back to Indy but when is the Brickyard no longer the Brickyard? Brett McMillan is joined by NBC’s Dustin Long and Jamie Little of Fox Sports as we look ahead to the final three races in the regular season. Has Chase Elliott finally met his match on road courses in Kyle Larson? Speaking of Larson, what’s behind his road racing prowess? Jamie and Dustin agree his early career struggles might’ve been the best preparation for a ride with Hendrick. And finally, we’re getting a NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader: Will this be the wave of the future?
Good news for fans of the watermelon man: Ross Chastain has a new deal with a new team! Brett McMillan is joined by Lewis Franck of Reuters and KickinTheTires.net’s Jerry Jordan to discuss Chastain’s move to Trackhouse and why it may or may not work. Jerry tells us why Brad Keselowski’s jump to ownership is a logical step for the former champion and we look ahead to the annual trip to Watkins Glen.
With the Olympic break upon us, Lee Spencer of Racinboys.com and Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service join Brett McMillan for a review of the season thus far.
Brad Keselowski is going to NASCAR ownership and Aric Almirola’s going to the playoffs, but only one of those is a surprise! Brett McMillan is joined by John Roberts from SiriusXM and Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic to discuss Keselowski’s future as an owner/driver and what this could mean for the remainder of Jack Roush’s hall of fame career. The shakeup at Team Penske brought big changes to the Wood Brothers, who are putting Harrison Burton in their car next season. Is that a surprise? And what’s next for Matt DiBenedetto?
It was a Busch bash in Atlanta, who’s ready for a lobsterfest in Loudon? Brett McMillan is joined by NBC’s Nate Ryan and Alex Andrejev of the Charlotte Observer to discuss the heated comments from drivers about the major change to Atlanta Motor Speedway. The driver’s council is no more, but Nate explains why Denny Hamlin believes it wouldn’t have mattered anyway. Plus, as some older drivers like Kevin Harvick step down from leadership roles in the garage, who among the next crop of talent will lead the sport into the 2020s? And did NASCAR find the secret to Hendrick’s success?
One more time around Atlanta before it finally gets repaved...but that isn’t the only change coming to AMS! Brett McMillan is joined by FS1’s Vince Welch and Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM to recap the upcoming Atlanta reconfiguration that the drivers weren’t asked about! Chase Elliott scored the win at Road America; what’s the secret to his road course success? Plus, NASCAR’s Scott Miller explains why local yellows aren’t feasible at most courses and the trucks are going dirt racing in America’s heartland!
What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July at a track named America? Brett McMillan is joined by Alan Cavanna from The Positive Regression podcast and the Sports Business Journal reporter Adam Stern to preview the Cup Series’ first trek to Wisconsin in over 60 years. Pocono’s doubleheader was great in every way but one...and it could be the most important factor of all. Alan makes a passionate case that Kyle Busch winning is why we love racing and our panel gives some insight to Kyle Larson’s dominance. And the other big news this week: Who will replace Jeff Gordon at Fox Sports?
Kyle Larson won again but he’s not perfect...is he? Brett McMillan is joined by NASCAR.com reporter Jonathan Merryman and Tom Jensen from the NASCAR Hall of Fame to break down another dominant Kyle Larson win. Hendrick currently has a huge gap on the field but can they keep it up through the playoffs? The charter system was introduced to give owners a bargaining chip when their team shuts down. Has it finally reached a point of value for new teams coming into the sport?
For the second time in two months, we’re off into the great unknown! Brett McMillan is joined by NASCAR Wire Service writers Reid Spencer and Holly Cain to preview the Nashville race weekend and recap Kyle Larson’s exciting All-Star win at Texas. Was the new All-Star format a hit? Our panel seems to think so. Hendrick Motorsports has been unstoppable lately but is there concern that they’re peaking too soon? Reid doesn’t think so, plus Kyle Busch is one win away from his 100th Xfinity Series victory. What does Brett think he has in common with Jimmie Johnson (other than he wins a lot)?
Kyle Larson staged another showcase and will Texas make the All-Star Race bigger? Brett McMillan is joined by PRN’s Rob Albright and Kelly Crandall of Racer.com to break down the Toyota Save Mart 350, including the former F1 driver who coached Kyle Larson on road racing. Plus, Jeff Gordon is rumored to take on a bigger role at Hendrick Motorsports, speed isn’t everything, even at Talladega, and there’s the complicated format for the All-Star Race. Has the event simply run its course?
Kyle Larson put a hurting on the field at Charlotte and established himself as the championship favorite! Brett McMillan is joined by NBC’s Dustin Long and Alex Andrejev of the Charlotte Observer to recap the Coca-Cola 600 and discuss Hendrick Motorsports’ historic victory. Plus, our panel discusses Ty Gibbs’ future after another win in the Xfinity Series. Just how good can he be? And what can we learn from COTA that could apply to this weekend’s event at Sonoma?
Out of the rain and into the night, we leave Texas for the longest race of the year, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte! Brett McMillan is joined by Motorsport.com reporter Jim Utter, who discusses the historic weekend at COTA and why you can’t judge the track based on the weather’s impact on Sunday’s race. And now that NASCAR has set the precedent that racing in the rain is OK, how much rain is too much? Jim explains why he was disappointed in NASCAR’s decision to continue in a downpour. Then we’re joined by John Roberts from SiriusXM Radio to discuss the future possibility of racing on an oval in the rain and Alex Bowman’s impressive season replacing Jimmie Johnson in the 48 car.
And now, for something totally different: The first of three tracks Cup drivers have never raced on before! Brett McMillan is fired up for COTA and he’s joined by FS1 pit reporter Jamie Little and Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic to look back at Hendrick’s showing at Dover and the highly anticipated race at COTA. Chase Elliott is NASCAR’s road course ace. Is this weekend’s race what he needs to kick off his championship defense? And what about Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick? Plus, after winning the Dash 4 Cash $100,000 bonus, what will it take for Josh Berry to land a full-time ride?
Martin Truex Jr. crushed the field to score another win at one of his many “home” tracks! Is it his title to lose? Brett McMillan is joined by Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass and Chris Knight of Catchfence.com to review the Goodyear 400 and debate what makes a “good” race in today’s NASCAR. The NextGen car will hit the track next year. How big of a change will it be, and should NASCAR be concerned about a lack of multi-car tests before next season? Plus, Bob explains why NASCAR shouldn’t stop looking for “Game 7” moments and what does the Marcus Lemonis-Sheldon Creed Twitter interaction say about the state of sponsorship in 2021?
Why not take mom to the race on Sunday! Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer of RacinBoys.com, and Jeff Gluck of The Athletic to the panel.
It was another wild one at Talladega but the finish isn’t what has everyone talking. Brett McMillan is joined by NBC’s Nate Ryan and Kelly Crandall from Racer.com to discuss possible safety changes to superspeedway racing after Joey Logano’s wild ride. What, if anything, can be done to stop the blowovers? Plus, Jeb Burton’s win at Talladega locked him into the playoffs but is he a serious contender for the Xfinity Series title? And what are the chances we get another new winner at Kansas?
What does Denny Hamlin have to do to win a race? Could Talladega be the cure for his winless drought? Brett McMillan looks ahead to the Geico 500 with NBC’s Dustin Long and Adam Alexander of Fox Sports 1. Who would’ve predicted we’d have three Hendrick Motorsports winners and none of them are Chase Elliott? Adam explains why he’s a fan of Alex Bowman who’s always in “prove it” mode, while Dustin tells us about the biggest storylines in the Xfinity Series. What does the future hold for Josh Berry? And is Ty Gibbs destined for greatness?
It was another victory for Truex at Martinsville! With three wins in his last four Martinsville starts, is Martin Truex Jr. a lock to reach the championship finale? Brett McMillan is joined by Tom Jensen of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR.com’s Chase Wilhelm to review MTJ’s second win of 2021 and if he and crew chief James Small finally got their mojo. And after two solid runs on short tracks, are Bubba Wallace and Daniel Suarez capable of racing into the playoffs?
From the dirt in Thunder Valley to under the lights at Martinsville! Brett McMillan is joined by Adam Stern of The Sports Business Journal and Lewis Franck from Reuters to preview the Blue Emu 500. Plus, we discuss new venues on the circuit, why a street course might be a higher hurdle than many people expect and list the reasons why the Food City Dirt Race was a success despite the rain. And with the season almost at the quarter post, which drivers are desperate for a good run?
Another race, another new winner! After Joey Logano brought home the Bristol dirt race, how long will the streak keep going? Brett McMillan is joined by Alan Cavanna from the Positive Regression podcast, as well as Motorsport.com writer Jim Utter. What did our panel think of the historic race in Thunder Valley? Plus, we found out dirt experience didn’t mean all that much...what does that mean for future dirt races? And finally, what does Aric Almirola have to do for a good finish?
Now it’s time to go play in the dirt...but can it possibly live up to the hype? Brett McMillan isn’t so sure, as we’ve been talking about this race for almost a year! On this week’s show, we’re joined by Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic and Frontstretch.com columnist Mike Neff to preview the highly anticipated dirt race in Thunder Valley. Jordan tells us why no matter the result, this marquee event has already been a major success for NASCAR. Looking back to the Atlanta finish, how much of Kyle Larson’s loss was because of Joey Logano? Mike tells us not very much and Brett wants to know: Is 500 miles too much?
Five races, five different winners. How long until we see a driver earn their second win of the season? Brett McMillan is joined by Reid Spencer of the NASCAR Wire Service and Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Andrejev to discuss Martin Truex Jr.’s win at Phoenix. After “only” winning once last year, is MTJ poised to be a title contender again in 2021? Plus, NASCAR’s new ownership movement continues, as Roush Fenway’s parent company is now owned by Lebron James. What are the chances we see LeBron and Michael Jordan at the track together?
Hendrick Motorsports has gone back-to-back, are they going to be in the mix every weekend now? Brett McMillan is joined by Jeff Hammond of SiriusXM and NASCAR on Fox’s Bob Pockrass to discuss the Pennzoil 400 and Kyle Larson’s fast start with his new team. What does Larson’s runs to this point say, if anything, about Jimmie Johnson? Now that Hendrick Motorsports has seemingly found its groove, is the lack of testing and practice going to favor their stable of young drivers? And is Jeff Gordon set to take over when Rick Hendrick calls it a career? Finally, as we head to Phoenix, home of the championship race, does this weekend give drivers already locked into the playoffs a free testing session?
With the way this season’s starting, it’s a great time to head to Vegas and put some money on a longshot! On this week’s show, Brett McMillan is joined by Lee Spencer from RacinBoys.com and NBC Sports columnist Dustin Long. With three surprising winners to start 2021, is there something that can pinpoint to so much parity? William Byron and Rudy Fugle wasted no time getting to victory lane, giving Rick Henrick something to smile about as his young driver is working with his third crew chief in as many seasons. NASCAR announced the format for the dirt race at Bristol, but it’s not the heat races that caught Lee’s attention.