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Joey Logano is wearing the 2024 NASCAR Cup crown following his win at Phoenix. Doug Rice hosts, joined by Kyle Petty, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie
Ryan Blaney wins Martinsville while Christopher Bell draws a safety penalty. Doug Rice is the host, joined by Lee Spencer and Brad Gillie.
Tyler Reddick grabs the checkers in Homestead, now it's on to Martinsville. Brad Gillie hosts, joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Mark Garrow.
Joey Logano boosted his welcome back to the playoffs with a win in Las Vegas, and we honor Doug Rice after calling his final race on PRN. Doug Rice hosts, joined by Alexis Erickson, Mark Garrow, Brad Gillie, Laura Beth Barnhardt, Kent Bernhardt, Harrill Hamrick, David Styles, and race winner Joey Logano
Kyle Larson rules The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, while Alex Bowman is disqualified and fails to make the playoffs. Doug Rice hosts.
The big one at Talladega took out a lot of the field, leaving Ricky Stenhouse the winner. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie to the panel.
Chastain gets his first win of 2024 in Kansas, plus we spend some time with veteran NASCAR road course ace Ricky Rudd. Doug Rice is joined by Brad Gillie, Alexis Erickson, and special guest host Kyle Petty.
Larson dominates Bristol; Four exit the playoffs. Doug Rice, Brad Gillie, Alexis Erickson
Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie and Kyle Petty take a look back at Watkins Glen and look forward to the Bristol Night Race
In a hard fought battle, Joey Logano emerges triumphant in the first round of the playoffs in Atlanta. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie
Chase Briscoe takes the last regular season win in Darlington. Now it's off to the playoffs! Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie talk it over.
Harrison Burton becomes the 13th winner in the 2024 season, grabbing the victory in Daytona. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Kyle Petty
It's a very special edition of Fast Talk with solo guest Kyle Petty. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie
It wasn't pretty, but Austin Dillon muscled his way to victory and the playoffs in Richmond. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie.
With fourteen races remaining, who has failed to impress? Doug Rice is joined by Jeff Hammond and Alan Cavanna on this week's Fast Talk.
While NASCAR enjoys a two week Olympic break, Doug Rice is hard at work with Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie sizing up the sport and making some bold predictions.
The return to the oval at Indy delivered the action Sunday with Kyle Larson the winner. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brett McMillan, and Holly Cain.
It's a big win for Ryan Blaney in Pocono, now off to the Brickyard. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie
Racing through the streets of Chicago turned rainy once again, but Alex Bowman prevailed. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie
It took five overtime restarts, but Joey Logano got the win in Nashville. Guest host Alan Cavanna welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Jeff Hammond to Fast Talk.
NASCAR made history Sunday with the introduction of wet weather tire racing that handed Christopher Bell a big win. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.
Ryan Blaney is the Iowa winner, so next, who will hoist the lobster in New Hampshire? Doug Rice welcomes Brad Gillie, Alexis Erickson, and special guest Kyle Petty to this week's Fast Talk.
Kyle Larson finishes at the front of the field in Sonoma, while Truex comes up short on fuel. Danielle Trotta is in for Doug Rice, joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com
Ryan Blaney's misfortune is Austin Cindric's fortune. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.
In spite of a late effort to dry the track, rain and Christopher Bell won the evening at the 2024 Coca-Cola 600. Doug Rice welcomes Bell, along with PRN's Alexis Erickson and Pat Patterson to this week's Fast Talk
Joey Logano took the checkers in the 2024 All Star Race just before Stenhouse and Busch duked it out on pit road. Doug Rice Welcomes guest host Kyle Petty along with Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie from PRN.
Brad Keselowski's Ford was right where it needed to be after Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher took each other out of the race in Darlington. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie are on this week's panel.
When all was said and done, it was Kyle Larson across the finish line first in Kansas. Doug Rice tells the tale with Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie on this week's Fast Talk.
Denny Hamlin is the man of the hour in Dover, now on to Kansas. Danielle Trotta is in for Doug Rice, and is joined by Alexis Erickson and Lee Spencer this week.
Tyler Reddick came away with the win in a dramatic finish in Talladega. Now, it's on to Dover this weekend. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to the Fast Talk panel.
Chase Elliott ends a long dry spell with a win in Texas. Brad Gillie is in for Doug Rice along with Alexis Erickson and special guest Jeff Hammond
Hendrick goes one - two - three in Martinsville with Byron in front. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special co-host Kyle Petty this week on Fast Talk.
Denny Hamlin is fastest on the restart to take the Richmond win. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to break down the action.
William Byron snakes his way to a win at COTA. Guest host Danielle Trotta welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Lee Spencer of CatchFence.com.
The tires were the story as Denny Hamlin took the victory at Bristol. Circuit of the Americas is next. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson and Jeff Hammond to the panel.
Christopher Bell wins big in Phoenix, now on to Bristol on the concrete. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gilley, along with guest host Kyle Petty.
Kyle Larson fended off a late race challenge from Tyler Reddick to take the win in the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas. Guest host Alan Cavanna welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and special guest Jeff Hammond.
Daniel Suarez ends a long dry spell, winning a nail-biter in Atlanta. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Kyle Petty. Special guest, Ray Evernham joins as well.
With the delay of the Daytona 500, PRN sets its sights on the upcoming race weekend in Atlanta. Brad Gillie hosts, joined by PRN's Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and special guest Jeff Hammond.
A preview of the 2024 Daytona 500 with plenty of bold predictions! Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Jeff Hammond.
Denny Hamlin is victorious in The Clash at the Coliseum, plus conversations with Ross Chastain and Chris Buescher. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie.
Doug Rice, Brad Gillie, and Alexis Erickson welcome Kyle Busch, Bubba Wallace, and Atlanta Motor Speedway's Brandon Hutchison to the show this week.
An all "Hall of Fame" show with guests Donnie Allison, Chad Knaus, and Jimmie Johnson. Doug Rice hosts, along with PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.
Ray Evernham would like to see a rebirth of IROC racing and he has early plans underway. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Brad Gillie and special co-host Lee Spencer to the panel today
Kyle Larson told Kenny Wallace last week he may retire by age forty. What do we make of that? Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie for this week's Fast Talk.
An evening with Kyle Petty kicks off the 2024 season of Fast Talk. Doug Rice is the host.
An encore presentation of 2023 Charlotte winners, plus the first ever Fast Talk Ultimate Team Draft. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie.
This week, a look in the crystal ball at what 2024 holds for Hendrick Motorsports. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.
What does the future hold for 23XI Racing, plus NASCAR returns to the oval at Indy - is it still a crown jewel event? Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Brad Gillie and Pat Patterson to the panel this week.
What are the details of NASCAR's new TV deal? Adam Stern of The Sports Business Journal joins Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie.
Which drivers could see their first win in 2024, plus, NASCAR is coming to a streaming service near you next season. Which service - or services? Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to the panel.
A special tribute to the legendary Ken Squier, who died this past week at the age of 88. Plus, the Fast Talk NASCAR Draft, and a Thanksgiving edition of Green Flag - Black Flag. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.
We've celebrated 75 years of NASCAR, so what will year 76 look like? And what's in store for Stewart-Haas Racing? Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Brad Gillie and Alexis Erickson.
Ross Chastain took the race in Phoenix, but Ryan Blaney is your 2023 Cup Champ. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Brad Gillie and special guest host Kyle Petty.
Ryan Blaney picks the right time to grab the grandfather clock in Martinsville and the final four is set. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and guest host Jeff Hammond.
Christopher rings the bell in Homestead - who looks good for Martinsville? Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie
Kyle Larson is the winner in Vegas, blazing his trail to the Championship Four. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie discuss the specifics, plus a tribute to Kevin Harvick.
A.J. Allmendinger scores an emotional win in Charlotte as the playoff field is pared to eight. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson
Ryan Blaney is the winner at Talladega and advances to the round of eight. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, Jeff Hammond
William Byron surged to a win in Texas on Sunday while Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch struggled. Brad Gillie hosts, joined by Alan Cavanna and Lee Spencer.
Round One of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Playoffs is over, and four drivers are on the outside looking in. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.
Tyler Reddick took the victory, but it wasn't an easy day in Kansas for playoff drivers who needed success there. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, along with guest host Kyle Petty.
Kyle Larson takes round one of the 2023 NASCAR Cup playoffs, and some "pretenders" are looking like contenders. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Jeff Hammond to the panel this week.
Daytona propelled Bubba Wallace into a playoff spot, and now the field is set. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to the panel, with special guest Kaitlyn Vincie of Fox Sports.
William Byron takes the 24 to victory lane in Watkins Glen. With one more race in the regular season, the heat is on in the race to the playoffs. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, special guest host Kyle Petty, and guests Matt Kaulig and Lee Spencer.
Michael McDowell joins the playoff club with a win at Indy. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and guest host Alan Cavanna.
Cris Buescher picks up his second win in a row. With three to go in the regular season, who's in trouble? Doug Rice is the host.
Chris Buescher brings one home in Richmond, adding a little more excitement to the playoff picture. Doug Rice is the host, joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and guest host Kyle Petty.
Denny Hamlin takes the Pocono victory, to a chorus of Boos. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie for this edition of Fast Talk.
Martin Truex Jr. finally takes a win in New Hampshire, and Danielle Trotta is in for Doug Rice to help him celebrate. Panelists are Alexis Erickson and David Styles of PRN.
So it rained. Byron still flexed his muscle in Atlanta, and went home with the win. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and guest host Jeff Hammond to this week's Fast Talk
Your winner in Chicago is Shane Van Gisbergen. Remember that name, you may see him again. Doug Rice, along with PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, review Chicago and look ahead to Atlanta.
Nashville played the right tune for Ross Chastain, winner of the Ally 400. Doug Rice welcomes Alan Cavanna and Alexis Erickson to this week's Fast Talk.
Sixteen races into the 2023 season, what are the biggest stories of the year? Chase Elliott, Injuries, Penalties...you name it. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host, Kyle Petty.
Martin Truex Jr. gets the win in Sonoma and now leads the points race. Danielle Trotta subs for Doug Rice, and is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson, and Jeff Hammond.
A year ago, we wondered if Kyle Busch was still competitive. This year, he has already picked up his third win. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, plus special guest Jill Gregory of Sonoma Raceway.
NASCAR celebrates 75 years in 2023, and Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Mark Garrow, and special guests Todd Bodine and Kyle Petty throw a big party this week on Fast Talk.
Kyle Larson clearly dominated the field in North Wilkesboro's return to the NASCAR Cup Series, and we're off to Charlotte for Memorial Day weekend. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, along with special co-host Jeff Hammond and guest Greg Walter.
William Byron grabs another 2023 victory in Darlington while Ross Chastain continues to provide drama. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, plus guest host Kyle Petty to this week's Fast Talk.
Denny Hamlin scores his first 2023 win in Kansas, and now it's on to Retro Weekend in Darlington. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and David Styles to the Fast Talk panel.
Alan Cavanna is the guest host and is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Rob Albright to celebrate Martin Truex Jr's win at the Monster Mile.
Kyle Busch is the big winner in Talladega, now the series heads to Dover. Doug Rice is joined by Brad Gillie, Jeff Hammond, Alan Cavanna, and David Styles.
Kyle Larson gets his second win of the season and first win at Martinsville. Is his star rising once again. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Kyle Petty.
Christopher Bells digs out a win in the Bristol dirt, and NASCAR seems to have a passion for penalties. Doug Rice hosts, joined by Alexis Erickson, Jeff Hammond, and David Styles.
Kyle Larson ended his 2023 dry spell with a win in Richmond Sunday. Now the Cup Series heads to Bristol for an Easter egg hunt in the dirt. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Brad Gillie and Alexis Erickson, along with special co-host Jeff Hammond.
Tyler Reddick gets the hard fought victory at COTA, and it's on to Richmond this weekend. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Alan Cavanna.
Joey Logano muscles his way to a win in Atlanta, besting Brad Keselowski and Christopher Bell at the finish line. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest, Kyle Petty
William Byron picks up win number two in Phoenix as the series prepares to face Atlanta this week. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to the panel.
William Byron hit the jackpot in Vegas, but his team will be without its most popular member for several weeks. Alan Cavanna fills in for host Doug Rice and is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson, and guest host Jeff Hammond, this week on Fast Talk.
The curtain closes on Autoclub Speedway, and a strong start to Kyle Busch's 2023 season. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, along with special guest host Jeff Hammond.
Ricky Stenhouse, Jr takes the win in the Daytona 500 to kick off the 2023 season; Logano comes home second. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Kyle Petty.
All sights are set on Daytona for this Sunday's Daytona 500 and the beginning of the 2023 season. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie welcome guests Austin Cindric, Brad Keselowski, and Ty Gibbs.
Martin Truex Jr. wins a wild Clash at the Coliseum, and we are less than two weeks away from the Daytona 500. Doug Rice welcomes guest Martin Truex Jr. and panelists Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and David Styles.
We're less than a week from the Clash, plus we touch base with Joey Logano and Kyle Busch. Doug Rice is joined by PRN's Brad Gillie and David Styles
Doug Rice and Brad Gillie size up the 2023 season with Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick, and Bubba Wallace on this week's show. David Styles joins the panel as well.
Jessica Fickenscher, the Executive Director of the NASCAR All-Star Race, is the guest - plus, updates on Kevin Harvick's announcement last week, and Jimmie Johnson's future plans. Doug Rice is the host, joined by PRN's Brad Gillie.
Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith is the guest this week to discuss what's new for 2023, and give us the latest update on North Wilkesboro. Doug Rice hosts, joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and David Styles.
Doug Rice and crew roll out the 2023 season. Who will be the new rising stars, plus, we play a little "Over and Under". Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gille, David Styles.
This week, we look back at exciting finishes from 2022 on The Performance Racing Network. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and Alan Cavanna
Pre Race concerts are a huge part of the fan experience. Who would YOU like to see? Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie and special guest Geoff Bodine.
It's nearly Christmas, and time for NASCAR's "Naughty and Nice" list. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie.
One last look at the NASCAR Awards Ceremony; plus, what were the top three finishes of 2022; and who will retire with the most championships? Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie
This week, some post Thanksgiving fun along with a review of the spring COTA race where Ross Chastain got his first win. Plus, which driver would be the most fitting subject of a Hollywood biopic? Doug Rice welcomes Alan Cavanna and Brad Gillie.
Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie serve up a Thanksgiving feast, complete with some Hall of Fame predictions, Green Flag - Black Flag, and a look back at the Atlanta spring race from 2022 in our special Race Rewind.
Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie take a look at new drivers in new places for 2023; how many current drivers are a lock for the NASCAR Hall of Fame; and Steve Swift joins us to talk all things North Wilkesboro.
Joey Logano picks up the win and the championship Sunday in Phoenix, ending a very exciting 2022 NASCAR Cup season. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and Kyle Petty to put a bow on it.
Christopher Bell takes the checkers at Martinsville, but it's Ross Chastain grabbing the headlines in a wild finish. Doug Rice is joined by Brad Gillie, Alexis Erickson, and guest host Jeff Hammond.
Kyle Larson finally finds victory in Homestead, and just how good will Martinsville be to Championship Round hopefuls. Brad Gillie hosts this week joined by Alexis Erickson and Kyle Petty.
Joey Logano leaves Las Vegas a winner, and some ruffled feathers for Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Mark Garrow, and Pat Patterson in a special edition of Fast Talk from Vegas.
When the chaos cleared at the end of the 2022 Bank of America Roval 400, it was Christopher Bell in victory lane. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Nick Yeoman, Mark Jaynes, Kyle Petty, and race winner Christopher Bell on this edition of Fast Talk.
It's Chase Elliott in VL in Talladega, while Denny Hamlin speaks his mind on Next Gen car safety. Doug Rice hosts, along with Brad Gillie, Alexis Erickson, and Hermie Sadler.
It wasn't pretty, but Tyler Reddick survived a tire-shredder in Texas. Now, questions are being asked about what caused so many tires to fail. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Brad Gillie and guest host Jeff Hammond to the panel.
Yet another non-playoff driver, Chris Buescher, wins in the playoffs, and four drivers are eliminated from the Chase. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and guest host Kyle Petty.
For the second week in a row, a non-playoff driver wins in the Cup Series, this time Bubba Wallace in Kansas. And Kyle Busch finally has a new home. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gille, and Jeff Hammond to the panel.
Erik Jones gets his second win at Darlington, plus Kevin Harvick unloads on NASCAR about car safety after his ride erupts into flames during the race.
Austin Dillon emerges as the victor in Daytona, and off we go to the playoffs. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and guest host Hermie Sadler
Kyle Larson wins the battle at the Glen while Chase Elliott is the regular season champ. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gille, plus guest host Kyle Petty.
Harvick goes back-to-back with a win at Richmond, and where does Kyle Busch race next year? Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Brad Gillie and special guest host Kyle Petty.
The 2022 season has produced 15 winners so far. Could there be more? Brett McMillan is in for Doug Rice this week, and he welcomes PRN's Brad Gillie and Jeff Hammond to the panel.
It was a hard fought battle at the end, but Tyler Reddick emerged victorious at Indy on Sunday. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brett McMillan, and Mark Jaynes and Nick Yeoman of the IMS Radio Network.
Two disqualified cars paved the road to victory for Chase Elliott in Pocono, and it's off to Indy this weekend. Doug Rice hosts, along with Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and Hermie Sadler.
After a dominant performance by Martin Truex, Jr., fortunes changed and Christopher Bell emerged victorious at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Doug Rice, Mark Garrow, and Alexis Erickson welcome guest Adam Stevens, Bell's Crew Chief.
Chase Elliott finally gets a win in Atlanta, while Ross Chastain delivers another apology to Denny Hamlin. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and guest host Jeff Hammond to the Fast Talk panel.
Tyler Reddick became NASCAR's fifth 2022 first-time winner Sunday at Road America. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gille, and special guest Hermie Sadler to size up the series.
It took a while, but Chase Elliott pulled off the win in Nashville; plus, a tribute to the late Bruton Smith. Doug Rice is joined by Kyle Petty, Darrell Waltrip, John Force, and Humpy Wheeler on this week's Fast Talk, presented by Toyota.
16 races down in the Cup series where do we stand? Doug is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, Hermie Sadler, and special guests Atlanta Motor Speedway's Brandon Hutchison and Don Hawk, CEO of the Superstar Racing Experience.
Daniel Suarez comes out on top at Sonoma, capturing his first Cup win. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brett McMillan, and Mark Garrow to the victory party.
Joey Logano takes another inaugural win, this time in St. Louis, while Chastain is chastised for some drama on the track. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to this week's show.
It took a while to get it done, but Denny Hamlin took the checkers for the 63rd running of The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Doug Rice welcomes Mark Garrow, Alexis Erickson, Pat Patterson, and race winner Denny Hamlin to this week's Fast Talk presented by Toyota.
Ryan Blaney gets the All-Star win Texas, but not before a few confusing moments involving a stray caution. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, special guest host Jeff Hammond, and Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith to the Fast Talk studios.
When it was all over in Kansas, it was Kurt Busch doing the burnout, grabbing his first win since Atlanta in 2021. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Hermie Sadler.
Joey Logano shoves William Byron out of the way to claim the victory in Darlington. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and Jeff Hammond.
Chase Elliott brings home the win at Dover on a Monday. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson and guest host Hermie Sadler to the Fast Talk panel.
Ross Chastain took his second trophy of the season at Talladega. Is he a serious contender for the title yet? Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM to discuss the wild action at Talladega. Dale Earnhardt Jr. earned praise for his work with Fox, plus Jeff explains what Erik Jones did that cost him his first win with Petty GMS. And finally, Doug wonders what’s going on at Joe Gibbs Racing, and if the uncertainty about the future is affecting Kyle Busch.
Kyle Busch goes back in the win column in Bristol, thanks to a late race spinout by the front runners. Plus, why "Happy" Harvick isn't so happy, and a Texas preview. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson and Hermie Sadler to this week's show.
Byron gets another win, this time in Martinsville, and now NASCAR prepares for an Easter race on the dirt in Bristol. Doug Rice welcomes Brad Gillie, special guest host Kyle Petty, and guest Matt Kaulig.
Denny Hamlin has the day he's been looking for in Richmond, and now it's on to Martinsville. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Kyle Petty to this edition of Fast Talk presented by Toyota.
Ross Chastain battles his way to victory lane at Circuit of the Americas. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Mark Garrow, and Brett McMillan to examine the current youth movement in NASCAR and what it may mean for the rest of the season.
William Byron hangs on to win an exciting race at the all-new Atlanta Motor Speedway. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson and Jeff Hammond to this edition of Fast Talk presented by Toyota.
Chase Briscoe wins for the first time at Phoenix. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest Kyle Petty
Bowman the Showman used pit strategy and a great restart to steal the Pennzoil 400 in overtime. Doug Rice welcomes Mark Garrow, Pat Patterson and Bret McMillan to discuss another exciting race with the Next Gen car. Plus, we welcome special guest Jeff Gordon who’s celebrating another Hendrick win and Doug and Mark reminisce about Xfinity races gone by and the wildest things they’ve seen in NASCAR.
Tyler Reddick flexed his muscles but when the dust settled Kyle Larson rolled into victory lane at Fontana! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Brad Gillie and NBC analyst Kyle Petty to recap a wild race on the West Coast that leaves us with a few questions. Is Kyle Larson vs Chase Elliott a real beef? Is the Next Gen Car harder to drive? Plus, we have some hilarious but not useful tips to help NASCAR fix the flat tire problem and is the new car a great equalizer for smaller teams?
In front of a packed house, rookie Austin Cindric wins the Daytona 500 for 2022. Doug Rice welcomes Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and guest host Jeff Hammond.
The excitement of the Daytona 500 is just about here. Doug Rice, Brad Gillie, and Hermie Sadler offer a preview, a few predictions, and a conversation with past winner Denny Hamlin.
Joey Logano fires the first shot in the 2022 season by winning The Clash in LA. Doug Rice welcomes PRN's Brad Gillie and Kyle Petty to break down the action and look ahead to the official start of the season.
Doug Rice, Brad Gillie, and Alexis Erickson preview 2022 with guests Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch, Martin Truex Jr, and Chase Elliott.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr, Red Farmer, and Mike Stefanik make it into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Doug Rice, Brad Gillie, and Alexis Erickson are joined by Red Farmer and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
The CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Marcus Smith, is the special guest this week. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie host.
Doug Rice welcomes special guest Brandon Hutchison, GM at Atlanta Motor Speedway to discuss the sweeping changes to the track. Brad Gillie and Alexis Erickson join in.
What ever happened to multi-time championship winners in the NASCAR Cup Series? Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and guest Alan Cavanna.
This week, a special PRN family show, with guests Wendy Venturini, Brett McMillan, Pat Patterson, and Alan Cavanna. Also, a special tribute to PRN's Steve Richards who lost his battle with Covid last week.
Mike Joy of Fox Sports and Marty Snider of NBC look back at the 2021 NASCAR Cup season. Doug Rice and Brad Gillie host.
Ray Evernham is the special guest on this pre-Christmas edition of Fast Talk. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie host.
NASCAR's Championship Banquet is in the books and everyone is looking ahead to 2022. Doug Rice, Brad Gillie, and Alexis Erickson host.
Doug Rice welcomes Jack Roush and Steve Newmark of RFK Racing along with Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.
Doug Rice and Brad Gillie welcome guests AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Hemrick, Martin Truex Jr, Denny Hamlin, and series champ Kyle Larson to the Fast Talk mic.
Doug Rice and Brad Gillie welcome America's Crew Chief Larry McReynolds, and MRN reporter Kim Coon.
The dust has settled and Kyle Larson stands tall as the NASCAR Cup Series champion! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Brad Gillie and crew chief Jeff Hammond to recap the season that was and why despite Kyle Larson’s season-long dominance, a late pit stop might’ve determined the title. Plus, Jeff tells us why Kevin Harvick quietly had a good season, and Brad explains why Daniel Hemric’s first win couldn’t have been any sweeter. And finally, NASCAR welcomes the NextGen and says goodbye to the current style of racecar, and that could mean more layoffs in the sport.
It all comes down to this: Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. will battle at Phoenix for the title, and oh yeah -- Alex Bowman won at Martinsville! It’s a championship preview edition of Fast Talk with Doug Rice, Hermie Sadler and PRN’s Brad Gillie. Denny Hamlin didn’t earn any fans for his post-race antics. What does Doug think of that? Plus, Hermie explains why Kyle Busch went too far with his remarks about Brad Keselowski. And we make our picks for the title.
Kyle Larson dominated at Kansas for his third win in a row. How close is he to etching his name along some of NASCAR’s greatest ever? Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Brad Gillie and Kyle Petty from NBC Sports to recap Larson’s ninth win of 2021 and preview the cutoff race at Martinsville. Plus, PRN’s Mark Garrow joins the show to discuss the F1 event in Texas and we discuss which drivers below the cut line have a realistic shot at making the final round and Brad wonders if we could see a non-playoff driver win the championship race.
Kyle Larson started the Round of 8 the way he finished the Round of 12: In victory lane! Doug Rice breaks down Larson’s dominant day with Mark Garrow of PRN. Joey Logano and Martin Truex both suffered DNF’s at Texas. Does either driver have a shot to make the final round? Plus, Pat Patterson joins the show to discuss Hendrick Motorsports and if Kyle Larson is in teammate Chase Elliott’s head. And if you have to buy one of the other drivers at Hendrick, should you stick with William Byron or Alex Bowman?
Kyle Larson overcame early race trouble to win the Bank of America ROVAL 400 to become the first driver to sweep Charlotte since 2006! We have an jam-packed show with Doug Rice, Mark Garrow, Doug Turnbull and Nick Yeoman breaking down the wild weekend on the ROVAL. Kevin Harvick didn’t just get eliminated, his attempt at payback on Chase Elliott was a total failure. Is their beef over? Plus, Mark explains why Kyle Larson truly is a generational talent and we look ahead to Texas.
On a rainy day in Talladega, Bubba Wallace found his own sunshine and scored his first Cup Series win! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Brett McMillan and NBC’s Kyle Petty to discuss Bubba’s historic win and what it means for NASCAR’s search for new fans. Plus, we discuss three non-playoff drivers earning their first wins on the same weekend in the heart of the playoffs and Greg Walter previews the Roval weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway!
Denny Hamlin started the Round of 12 like he did the first round of the playoffs: In victory lane! He held off a late-race rally from Chase Elliott to punch his ticket to the third round by winning the South Point 400 at Las Vegas! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Mark Garrow to recap the race and look ahead to Talladega and the Roval! Plus we’re joined by Racinboys.com writer Lee Spencer and Holly Cain of the NASCAR Wire Service.
Kyle Larson carves out his own piece of Bristol history with a win in Saturday's Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and special guest host Jeff Hammond.
Martin Truex Jr. scored a playoff win at Richmond and next up is the high banks of Bristol for an elimination race! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, as well as former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler as we look ahead to the first cutoff race of 2021! Which drivers should feel good heading to Thunder Valley, and who needs a win just to have a chance? Plus, Hermie explains why Ross Chastain could be the super sleeper of the playoff run.
The playoffs kicked off at Darlington and Denny Hamlin punched his ticket to the next round with his first win of the year! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, plus Hermie Sadler is our special guest. Hermie explains what makes Hamlin so good at Darlington and tells us why it truly is NASCAR’s toughest test. Many playoff contenders had trouble during the Southern 500, but whose misfortune was the biggest setback? We debate that and a whole lot more on this week’s show!
Ryan Blaney takes Daytona and Kyle Larson is the regular season champion. Doug Rice is joined by NBC Sports’ Kyle Petty, plus PRN’s own Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie as we gear up for the Cup Series playoffs! Is Blaney’s recent success repeatable, or is he out of luck when we leave the superspeedways? Plus our panel grades Chase Elliott’s championship defense and makes their predictions for the championship round at Phoenix. And we’re joined by team owner Matt Kaulig after his team’s dramatic 3-wide finish for the win at Daytona.
Ryan Blaney takes a close one at Michigan, and there is just one slot open for the NASCAR playoffs. Doug Rice Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and Jeff Hammond host.
AJ Allmendinger survived a wild day at Indy to take the checkered flag in the inaugural Verizon 200. Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson, as well as former crew chief Jeff Hammond and Pat Patterson to recap the inaugural Cup race on the IMS road course. It was a race we won’t soon forget, but for the wrong reasons as the track became the story of the day. Plus, Brett McMillan joins the show to discuss the overtime incident between Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin that took Denny from a sure win to out of the points lead.
Kyle Larson conquered Watkins Glen and the regular season points lead is now tied! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, plus NBC Sports analyst Kyle Petty to recap a somewhat tame affair at the Glen and look ahead to the Cup Series first trip to the Indianapolis road course. Was the IndyCar street race at Nashville a sign of things to come in NASCAR? Plus we discuss Brad Keselowski’s horrible day and discuss if it’s still too soon to consider Kyle Larson a guarantee to reach the championship finale.
After a two-week hiatus, NASCAR is finally back at Watkins Glen! On this week’s show, Doug Rice is joined by former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, as well as PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to discuss whether the break is a good thing or if a few teams would prefer to keep racing. With no actual racing to discuss, we wonder what it would sound like if every driver had their own theme song and if Ross Chastain could break into victory lane at Watkins Glen after solid finishes at the road courses this year. And they say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas but Hermie has an epic story about a wild 48 hours with Kurt Busch!
Who could still nudge their way into the playoffs? Just one of the topics for this week, and we play a little Green Flag - Black Flag. Doug Rice is joined by Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie, and Jeff Hammond.
Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie examine the Brad Keselowski announcement and the ripples it creates in the NASCAR pond.
Aric Almirola came out of nowhere to win at New Hampshire and punch his ticket to the playoffs! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson to recap the Foxwoods 301 that didn’t quite make the full distance thanks to Mother Nature and darkness. Plus, PRN’s Mark Garrow and Brett McMillan join the show to discuss the chaotic start that saw Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. crash in the rain and whether NASCAR was a little too lax with the caution flag. Then, we break down Ford’s big day in New England, wonder what happened to Hendrick and if Richard Childress Racing teammates can get along now that they’re fighting for the last playoff spot.
The Busch brothers put on a show with Kurt stealing the win over little brother Kyle at Atlanta! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson & NBC Sports analyst Kyle Petty to recap a thrilling race to close down the old Atlanta surface that left us broken up (literally) after the Quaker State 400. Drivers aren’t happy about the reconfiguration coming to AMS, but Kyle has a simple message for them: Just drive your car! Plus, David McGrath of New Hampshire Motor Speedway joins the show to preview the Foxwoods 301 and is Kevin Harvick trapped in a Stephen King horror story? Doug seems to think so!
Chase Elliott returned to form as NASCAR found its new Fourth of July home at Road America! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, as well as former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler to discuss the jam-packed Road America weekend. Should Road America stay on the schedule? We sure think so, especially with the festival atmosphere that made NASCAR feel like Woodstock. Plus, Chip Ganassi is selling his team to Trackhouse in a move that nobody saw coming and we’re grading the new Cup Series venues on their debut events.
The Pocono doubleheader is in the books and the winners were Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, plus it’s the in-studio return of NBC’s Kyle Petty! After a miserable few weeks, Kyle Busch overcame a lot to win on Sunday, while Kyle Larson’s remarkable winning streak crashed and burned in Pocono’s Turn 3. And speaking of Hendrick Motorsports, where is Chase Elliott these days? We also preview the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta and Kyle shares the story about how he played the Grand Ole Opry.
NASCAR made its long-awaited return to Music City and the Kyle Larson train kept rolling to another victory! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, as well as championship-winning crew chief Jeff Hammond to recap Larson’s fourth straight victory. Not only did Hendrick Motorsports dominate again, but the other Chevy teams were stout at Nashville. Jeff explains why the bowtie boys are so stout this season. Plus, the sun finally shines on Aric Almirola and Kyle Busch made history with his 100th Xfinity Series win.
NASCAR took the All-Star Race to Texas and surprise, surprise, Kyle Larson wins again! Doug Rice and Alexis Erickson are joined by Hermie Sadler to recap a scorching weekend at TMS and preview NASCAR’s return to Nashville. In his last six starts, Larson’s finished no worse than second. What do his teammates think of this incredible run? Plus, we talk about why Kyle Larson resonates so strongly with race fans and Hermie has a solution to the rumors around Jeff Gordon possibly leaving Fox at the end of the year: Bring back Larry Mac! Plus, we hear from 2000 NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte, who calls in to discuss the inaugural SRX event and what it’s like to get back behind the wheel.
Another week, another Kyle Larson beatdown, as he takes the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway! Doug Rice and Mark Garrow recap the race alongside PRN’s Alexis Erickson as we recap Kyle Larson’s first win at his home track. Coming into this season, Chase Elliott was NASCAR’s road course king. Forget being the best, he might not even be the best on his own team! Kevin Harvick had another disappointing day but what his team did after the checkered flag caught our attention, and now that we’re more than halfway to the playoffs, does anyone on the outside have a real chance at making the top 16?
The Coca-Cola 600 saw Kyle Larson and well, that’s about it, as he dominated to win his second race of 2021 and first crown jewel event in his career! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Mark Garrow to recap NASCAR’s longest race that saw Hendrick Motorsports make history. Speaking of HMS, which team is best in class behind the Hendrick gang? Plus, we have highlights from the 600, recap a thrilling Indy 500 that saw Helio Castroneves join the four-time club and discuss the legacy that Rick Hendrick has made since winning his first race on a shoestring budget in 1984.
Mother Nature rained on the fun but it wasn’t enough to dampen our spirits at Circuit of the Americas! It’s a special edition of Fast Talk from COTA with Doug Rice, Mark Garow and Alexis Erickson recapping Chase Elliott’s rain-shorted win in Austin. With his sixth road course victory, we discuss what makes the reigning champ so good at turning left and right. Plus, is this win exactly what Elliott needs to boost his championship defense? And we’re joined by Brett McMillan, who traded in his pit reporting duties to call the action in the turns at COTA. And now that the dust has settled on the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix, just how special was this weekend?
Kyle Larson was once again dominant but it was Alex Bowman who tamed the Monster Mile for his second win of the season! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, as well as championship-winning crew chief Jeff Hammond to discuss Team Hendrick’s incredible day as they swept the top four positions at Dover. After what many called a dull event, we get down to it: What makes a good race? There’s only one thing Hammond hates and is the bowtie back? It’s hard to argue after another stout showing at Dover. Plus, we preview the first ever NASCAR weekend at Circuit of the Americas!
Martin Truex Jr. demolished the field en route to winning on throwback weekend at Darlington. Is he a lock for the Championship Four? Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie and NBC Sports analyst Kyle Petty to review MTJ’s dominant win and discuss whether it’s already his title to lose. Defending champion Chase Elliott is still looking for his first win. Will his skill on road courses be enough to revive his season? Kyle isn’t so sure. And Doug has a hot take on Kevin Harvick and Stewart-Haas Racing.
Kyle Busch finally scores a win in Kansas. Hermie Sadler is the special guest host, joined by Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, and Brad Gillie
There really wasn’t a big one at Talladega, but for Brad Keselowski, win No. 6 at the 2.66-mile superspeedway was the big one! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Brad Gillie and championship-winning crew chief to recap Talladega and preview the Kansas weekend. Denny Hamlin had another race slip away from his grip, when will he finally grab the trophy? And who else should have a win that hasn’t broken through in 2021?
Denny Hamlin led the most laps but Alex Bowman came from nowhere to win at Richmond! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Brad Gillie and Alexis Erickson to recap the Toyota Owners 400 and look ahead to the wild card that is Talladega. Was Richmond too tame for a short track? Plus, Aric Almirola finally has a good day and Bubba Wallace’s run of bad finishes continues. And our panel discusses Kevin Harvick’s struggles and if Kyle Busch will find his way to victory lane before the playoffs.
Martin Truex Jr. became the first driver to win a second race at Martinsville but it was Josh Berry who stole the Sunday show! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to recap the seemingly never-ending Blue Emu 500 and Josh Berry’s first Xfinity Series win. We’re also joined by Kyle Petty, who has something special cooked up for his charity ride in 2021. Then chat with Josh Berry, who tells us how it felt making Dale Jr. cry in victory lane.
After a much-needed week off for Easter, we’re going back short track racing at Martinsville! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and former crew chief Jeff Hammond to give our final look back on the Bristol Dirt Race and what adjustments can be made to improve next year’s event. After seven races, seven different drivers have won. Is that streak going to continue or is it fool’s gold? Stewart-Haas Racing is hoping to turn around their disastrous start, and who has the best chance to become the next first-time winner in the Cup Series?
It’s a special story hour on Fast Talk! Doug Rice is flying solo this week but he’s armed with great stories from our panel of celebrity co-hosts! On this special edition, we’ll hear from championship-winning crew chief Jeff Hammond, as well as former drivers Kyle Petty and Hermie Sadler. From never-before-heard stories from the road to unforgettable moments on the track, you’ve got to hear this week’s show!
Kyle Larson dominated but at the end of the day it was Ryan Blaney in Atlanta’s victory lane after the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500! Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie, plus former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler to recap a weekend at AMS and preview the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol. After six races, is it time for Stewart-Haas Racing to panic, or will they rebound? And we wonder which teams are running better than expected so far and if it’s possible every driver from Hendrick, Gibbs and Penske find victory lane in 2021.
NASCAR got another new winner as Martin Truex Jr. captured the win at Phoenix. Is it a sign of things to come or just the latest in a long series of one-time winners? Doug Rice is joined by PRN’s Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie to discuss the mini-West Coast Swing and preview the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta. Will any of 2021’s winners make a run in the playoffs, or is it a temporary taste of success? Plus, Doug is pushing the panic button for Kyle Busch and Jeff Hammond says Cup drivers running trucks at Bristol will be a huge advantage for the dirt race in two weeks. And we remember "The Day the Racing Stopped" in Atlanta one year ago.
It’s a special edition of Fast Talk from Las Vegas Motor Speedway! Doug Rice and Alexis Erickson are joined by PRN’s Mark Garrow to recap Kyle Larson’s big win in the Pennzoil 400. Was Sunday’s race a sign of things to come, and if so, is Hendrick Motorsports on track for another dominant season? Larson’s win and congratulations from his competitors showed how much respect they have for him after his nearly year-long suspension, and the win meant a lot more to Rick Hendrick than you might think. Stewart-Haas Racing had a disastrous day in Vegas. Is it time to panic? And after a mechanical failure took him out of contention, is the pressure getting to Bubba Wallace? Doug explains why 23XI is more than just a new race team.