The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 281 covers recent developments in various motorsports, including NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, and NFL previews for the season. Major Points NASCAR Highlights: Chase Briscoe wins the Southern 500; six Toyotas in the top seven. Lawsuit Updates: Corey Heim secures his 8th win, advancing to Round of 8. IndyCar Results: Josef Newgarden wins at Nashville, with Palou and Mclaughlin following. Formula 1: Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch GP; both Ferraris do not finish. NFL Season Preview: Overview of the upcoming NFL Week 1 and fantasy outlook. Other Racing Series: Includes updates on NHRA, Indy NXT, WEC, Moto2, WSBK, F2 & F3. Sim Racing: Josh shares his experience competing in iRacing Indy Six Hours with Sim Party Racing.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 280 discusses NASCAR playoff time, the Cup Series schedule, and the ongoing issues with 23XI/FRM. Ryan Blaney wins at Daytona, and O'Reilly Auto Parts becomes the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. Crafton is no longer an FT driver, and Majeski takes over Menards' 88 in 2026. The podcast also covers NFL training camp and fantasy football, GSP roundup, Moto2 at Red Fool Ring and Hungary, NHRA at Brainerd, IMSA GT at Virginia International Raceway, and NASCAR Cup & XFinity at Daytona.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 279 discusses the NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Richmond, with Bald Spot Dillon repeating and backs into the playoffs. Penske cars made significant progress, while Bowman and Byron won the Regular Season Title. Points are heading to Daytona, with Matt Crafton running over Ty Majeski for the win. Rhodes and Ruggiero failed to get into the playoffs. The Cup Series Schedule is released, and O'Reilly Auto Parts is the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. The podcast also covers NFL training camp, fantasy football, GSP roundup, NHRA, IMSA GT, and NASCAR Cup & XFinity at Daytona.

It is crunch time for IndyCar and NASCAR as Phil and Josh return for E278 of the GSP. The guys go over Will Power's possible last win for Team Penske at Portland while Alex Palou becomes a four-time IndyCar Champion (three consecutive titles). Phil and Josh discuss what it means for both drivers and other key storylines as the series finishes their season with a couple of oval races. On the NASCAR side, Shane Van Gisbergen opened a can on the field yet again to win his fourth race of 2025 at Watkins Glen. The Kiwi ace adds to his playoff point tally and provides himself additional cushion through the early rounds of the playoffs. His protege and future teammate Connor Zilisch did a similar feat in earning his sixth XFinity win of the season with his usual drama, but added falling off the car and fracturing his collarbone in victory lane. Other destruction took place at the hands of Hank Hill returning from a one-race suspension for right-hooking Aric Almirola. The Truck Series race was a demo derby that almost was called for darkness, but Corey Heim made Toyota Camry level fuel mileage in his Tundra for his sixth win of 2025.  Phil and Josh discuss their respective NFL teams and fantasy football as the FallBrawl draft is to take place before the GSP Roundup covers Supercars, Indy NXT, Moto 2 and NHRA. The guys come back to preview and make picks for Trucks and Cup at Richmond before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, the podcast covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup and XFinity at Iowa, where Byron holds off Briscoe and Brad K for his second win of 2025. The podcast also discusses the regular season points battle at top and bottom, the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Norris holds off Piastri and Russell, and the GSP Roundup. The podcast also covers various other events, such as the IMSA at Road America, WRC Rally Finland, Supercars at Ipswich, and the NASCAR Triple header at Watkins Glen Picks. The podcast also features Josh's Sim Segment.

After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E276 of the GSP to discuss Bubba Wallace's massive win at Indy along with Connor Zilisch getting his third straight XFinity win. The guys discuss the events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for both series, along with the Trucks at IRP, which saw Layne Riggs get his second win of 2025. Friesen gets jacked up in a 358 dirt modified, and Austin Hill gets suspended for right-rear hooking Aric Almarillo. For Wallace, it's his first win in 100 races and his first as a father, plus a playoff berth. Zilisch continues his climb to an eventual Cup ride with his progress on ovals.  At Laguna Seca, Alex Palou continues his domination of IndyCar with his 8th win of 2025. Only Pato O'Ward has a mathematical shot at the title after this race, but more storylines are there within the entire series. Phil and Josh discuss it all regarding the Indy Cars as they go towards their season end. Formula 1 is just about to head to their summer break, but not before Oscar Piastri gets a huge win over teammate Lando Norris at Spa in the Belgian Grand Prix. The GSP Roundup covers F2/F3, Indy NXT, NHRA, Formula E, WSBK, WRC and IMSA before the guys make their picks for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix and NASCAR XFinity and Cup at Iowa Speedway. Josh lets us know his exploits at the iRacing Brickyard 400 and more in the Sim Segment before Show Close.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 275 covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup/XFinity Doubleheader at Dover, where Dennis Hamlin wins over Chase Briscoe. The season tournament is contested between Ty Dillon and Keebler Gibbs. Connor Zilisch wins his fourth race of 2025 in a rain-shortened race. Other key players include Pato O'Ward, Rinus Veekay, and Kyffin Simpson. Alex Palou and Scott Dixon face penalties due to strategy and cautions. The podcast also covers various other events, including the NHRA at Seattle and Snoreoma, Moto2 at Brno, WRC Rally Estonia, Formula E Doubleheader in London, WSBK in Hungary, and NASCAR Tripleheader at IMS/LORP.

For E274 of the GSP, the podcast covers various topics such as NASCAR doubleheaders, F1 news, GSP roundups, and other events. It discusses the ongoing road course dominance of SVG from Chicago at Snoreoma. The podcast also covers the In Season tournament, with Ty, Ty, and Tyler feat along with The Law Offices of John H. Nemechek. A review of points heading to Atlanta and Connor Zilisch winning a duel with SVG in XFinity.  IndyCar raced at Iowa with Pato O'Ward getting Chevy their first win of 2025 before Hello Palou can say he's an all-around IndyCar driver after a short oval win. Josef Newgarden stonewalls the media before and after dominating. Poor attendance at Iowa possibly leading to an end of another oval race. F1 news updates before the GSP Roundup covers Indy NXT, IMSA, Formula E, WSBK, Supercars, F1 The Movie. Previews for IndyCar at Toronto, NASCAR Cup and XFinity at Dover before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

For E273 of the GSP, Chase Briscoe wins his first NASCAR Cup race for Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocon, with Hamlin, Blaney, and Brad K all players. The end of Prime's five races and 23XI had a brutal day. Points heading to Atlanta plus Connor Zilisch winning his first oval race, WCE II having the fastest car but not having track position late. Layne Riggs getting the Truck win, and Corey Heim left to wonder again. IndyCar at Road America sees Hello Palou sing Red Solo Cup, and more cautions than usual at RA allow crazy fuel strategies. Dixon leads the most laps after starting 25th due to an impeding penalty in qualifying. The GSP Roundup covers the Six Hours at The Glen, NHRA at Richmond, F1 The Movie, Moto2 Italian Grand Prix, F2 & F3 in Austria, F1 Austrian Grand Prix Preview and Picks, NASCAR Cup/XFinity at Atlanta Preview, Picks, TFA plus Trucks at Lime Rock, and Cup Series In-Season Tournament Bracket Preview.

For E271 of the GSP, Dennis Hamlin wins the NASCAR at Michigan with great fuel mileage and a better car over William Byron. Bobby Briscoe gets his third straight pole but ends up fucked after a bad pit stop and wreck. Blaney, Allgaier, and Heim win at Nashville. Friesen wins the Truck Series in multiple overtimes. Points updates heading to Mexico City. Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar GP of Detroit. Piastri wins again over Norris, with Leclerc in third. Fish Lips drives like Fish Lips into Russell and gets within a point of a race ban. The 2026 schedule has been released, and the Canadian GP will run at the same time as the Indy 500.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 270 discusses the highlights of the Greatest Day in Motorsports VI, including the Indianapolis 500 win, Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix winner and podium, points heading to Catalunya, NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte, Coca-Cola 600 winner, William Byron's clean sweep, and Corey Heim's Truck Series race win. Other highlights include the GSP Roundup, ARCA at Charlotte, MotoGP/Moto2 at Silverstone, Formula E Shanghai E-Prix, IMSA and Indy NXT at Detroit, F2/F3 at Monaco and Catalunya, Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix preview and picks, and NASCAR Tripleheader at Nashville preview and picks.

On Episode 269 of the GSP, the discussion revolves around various sports news, including the Indianapolis 500 qualifying review, NASCAR All-Star Race and Trucks at North Wilkesboro, and the Formula 1 San Marino Grand Prix. Key players and winners of preliminaries are also discussed. Other sports news includes the GSP Roundup, Formula E Tokyo E Prix, WRC Rally Portugal, WSBK Czech Republic, NHRA Route 66 Nationals, Formula 2/Formula 3 at Imola and Monaco, MotoGP/Moto2 at Silverstone, the Greatest Day In Motorsports Preview, Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Picks, NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte, preview and picks for Trucks and XFinity, Amazon Prime's first race, and the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Picks.

In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, the discussion revolves around various racing events, including the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Kansas City, and the GSP Roundup. Palou dominates the second half of the race after starting on pole, while Grahayme Raehaul and RLL have a solid start but the race doesn't end as they wanted it to. A caution and a waved off start are also mentioned. The podcast also covers the NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Kansas City, where Larson destroys the field in the Cup. Bell and Blaney are the closest pursuers, while Brad K, Bubba, and others leave wondering what could have been. The podcast also covers other racing events, such as the IMSA at Laguna Seca, WEC at Spa, MotoGP/Moto2 at Le Mans, Supercars at Tasmania, Formula E Tokyo E Prix, WRC Rally Portugal, WSBK Czech Republic, NHRA Route 66 Nationals, Formula 2/Formula 3 at Imola, and Formula 1 San Marino Grand Prix Preview and Picks.

Phil and Josh return for E267 of the GSP to provide their usual unfiltered commentary on the motorsports events of the past week. At Barber, Hello Palou returned to his dominant position with a win from pole. The guys discussed the fully green flag event, standout performers behind the champ, and the points heading to the Indy Road Course. Anytime motorsports take place at Texas Motor Speedway, expect Phil and Josh to let you know their thoughts. In this case, why any racing takes place at that dump. Like certain people's facilities, this track is godawful and shouldn't have any part in determining champions in any series outside the Bass masters. Three pseudo demolition derbies took place across the major NASCAR series, with Joey Logano, Kyle Larson (subbing for Connor Zilisch) and Corey Heim win in Cup, XFinity and Trucks. Formula 1 raced at the Dolphins' stadium parking lot Grand Prix after announcing a 16-year extension for nobodies benefit. The most compelling race of the weekend was the drivers doing a parade lap in full size Lego cars. In the sprint race, Lewis Hamilton was a Fred Alonso crash away from possibly taking his second sprint victory due to the variable conditions. In the actual race, Oscar Piastri proved once again why he is the measure to fight versus Fish Lips and look to earn McLaren their first driver's title since Hamilton in 2008. Phil discusses the ApexOne GT3 sim league on Assetto Corsa Competitizione and his breakdowns of the splits plus his chances (or lack thereof). The guys discuss Homestead being announced as the finale for the 2026 NASCAR season, which is a welcome relief for numerous NASCAR fans. They will rotate the race among multiple warmer weather sites, so Las Vegas could finally be an option. The GSP Roundup covers F1 Academy, Indy NXT, Formula E, WSBK, IMSA, WEC, MotoGP/Moto2, and Supercars before the race previews and picks for IndyCar at the Indy Road Course plus NASCAR Cup and Trucks at Kansas. Josh previews his opportunity to become a two-time iRacing Indy 500 champ in the Sim Segment along with everything else going on this month as a lead up to the Greatest Day in Motorsports.

In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, Austin Cindric wins the NASCAR Cup at Talladega, while Toyotas attempt to race around the half-throttle action. Austin Hill wins for the first time at Dega with a late yellow in XFinity.  Cleetus McFarland gets a Top 10 in the ARCA race, which wasn't a total cluster. The announcing was also good since Jamie Little wasn't on the call. Thoughts about the "run what you brung" All-Star Race idea being canned along with Lionel halting die-cast production due to tariffs, but there are definitely other reasons.  The podcast also reviews the NFL Draft for our teams and other key players, with the standout being Travis Hunter going to Duval. The GSP Roundup covers WRC Rally Islas Canarias, MotoGP/Moto2 at Jerez, NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at Charlotte, WSBK at Cremona, Formula E Monaco E-Prix, Indy NXT at Barber, F1 Academy at Miami. The guys preview and make picks for the F1 Grand Prix of Miami Preview, IndyCar at Barber, and NASCAR Tripleheader at Texas. Josh in the Sim Segment lets us know the information about iRacing and gaming before we close the show.

NASCAR Xfinity and Trucks at Rockingham saw Sammy Smith win after Jesse Love was disqualified, and the appeal was upheld. Katherine Legge gets severe online harassment for an incident and the ripple effects of this towards the fanbase. Tyler Ankrum secured his first win in 4.5 years due to fuel mileage. Rodney Childers leaves Spire shortly after Cheddar Bob. The All-Star Race faced criticism for lacking fan-desired features, and the Championship Weekend will return to Homestead in 2026.   Other topics include the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix results, the Sim Racing Enduro at Apex, and an NFL Draft preview. The episode also covers WEC at Imola, WRC Rally Islas Canarias, MotoGP/Moto2 at Jerez, NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, and a NASCAR Cup & Xfinity preview for Talladega including the Tate Fogleman Algorithm. Josh lets us know everything going on in iRacing on the Sim Segment before we call it a show.

After Rory McIlroy dramatically became the sixth golfer in the modern history of the game to win the career Grand Slam at The Masters, Phil and Josh return to discuss this momentous occassion and everything that went on in the world of motorsports. Kyle Kirkwood added his name to the illustrious history at Long Beach, becoming a two-time winner of the event after winning pole for both races. Alex Palou's early season winning streak was ended, but he still had a strong finish. Multiple pit strategies and a completely green flag race made it interesting, while Penske's performance definitely was not Penske Perfect. Kyle Larson dominated 2/3 of the weekend at Bristol, winning the Cup and XFinity races. Yung Money ended up 2nd behind Chandler Smith in the Truck Series event. Rajah Carruth and Martinsville winner Daniel Hemric both had solid days along with the Niece duo. Oscar Piastri inserted himself into the title discussion with a dominant weekend at Bahrain, culminating in a win from pole. The McLaren driver held off Woody Russell and teammate Lando Norris to take the top step. Fish Lips was nowhere the entire weekend while Ferrari had mixed fortunes. Phil is competing as an Am in the ApexOne GT3 Endurance race at Catalunya, so he gives his thoughts on ACC and his feelings going into the event. Can Phil come through with a victory? Someone who many thought would have a victory at Augusta long before Sunday was Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman made it unnecessarily interesting throughout the final round, but held on in the first hole of the playoff to make history. Phil was focused on the Masters because it has always been his favorite golf tournament of the year, while Rory's win also was a happy result. The GSP Roundup covered F2/F3/F1 Academy, IMSA, MotoGP/Moto2, Supercars, Formula E, WSBK, WEC and Anthony Wayne Stewart's first career Top Fuel win at Las Vegas in the Four Wide Nationals, with Austin Prock (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) taking the Wally's in their respective classes.  Phil and Josh preview the Rockingham return for XFinity and Trucks and make picks along with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Formula One race before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.  

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 263 covers various racing events and highlights. It discusses NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington, including the Cup Series winner, key players, storylines, and paint schemes, as well as points heading to Bristol. The episode also reviews the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, detailing the winner, podium, key players, other storylines, and points for Bahrain. A quick preview and picks for the Masters Tournament are provided alongside a GSP roundup of IMSA at Long Beach, F2/F3 at Bahrain, MotoGP/Moto2 at Qatar, Supercars Taupo Supersprint, Formula E in Miami, WSBK in Assen, NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Bahrain, and IndyCar's 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Finally, it features Josh’s Sim Segment and concludes the show.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 262 discusses the NASCAR Tripleheader at Martinsville, where Dennis Hamlin wins for the first time at Martinsviile in 10 years, marking his 55th win and tying Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. It also highlights key players and storylines as they move towards Darlington, including Hank Hill benefiting from Sammy Smith's mistakes and Daniel Hemric winning his first Truck Series race. Other topics include Josh’s Florida Gators in the Final Four, NHRA Winternationals results, Supercross events, MotoGP crashes, and Formula 1 picks for the Japanese Grand Prix and NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington. Josh's Sim Segment as always provides the backdrop.

Discussion with Peter Bravo aka TunaNoCrust in the sim racing world plus recaps including IndyCar at Thermal Club with Hello Palou preventing a McLaren 1-2 finish with great tire strategy. The NASCAR Tripleheader at Homestead Miami features the Kyle Larson's 30th Cup win, Justin Allgaier's first XFinity win at the track while preventing a weekend sweep for Larson and Larson's spin and win in the Truck Series . Other racing events covered are the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, NHRA Arizona Nationals, WRC Rally Kenya, F1 Academy at Shanghai, Supercross, and MotoGP/Moto2 at the Americas. NASCAR Tripleheader picks for Martinsville are also discussed, followed by Josh’s Sim Segment and show close.