It’s the weekend where everything counted — and everyone had something to lose.

In this packed episode of Historic Hot Laps, we break down a wild week across every corner of motorsport — from short tracks to superspeedways, dirt ovals to international circuits. Here’s what’s on the grid:

🔥 NASCAR Playoff Madness at Martinsville — We recap the brutal cutoff weekend for Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup. Who survived, who’s heading to Phoenix, and who saw their title hopes crash out at the paperclip?

🛞 Indy NXT Expansion — Ed Carpenter Racing and AJ Foyt Racing double down on the future, expanding into Indy NXT. What it means for young talent and the ladder to IndyCar glory.

🏎️ Colton Herta’s Bold Move to Formula 2 — The IndyCar ace takes his talents to Europe with Hitech GP. We break down why this switch matters, and what to watch as he chases that F1 dream.

📰 NASCAR News Desk — Brad Sweet hangs up the helmet, and we talk about the legacy “The Big Cat” leaves behind — plus, who’s sliding into his seat at Kasey Kahne Racing.

🚦 Xfinity 2026 Silly Season — Rajah Caruth lands at JR Motorsports for 2026. We’ve got the details, the buzz, and what this means for NASCAR’s next generation.

🏁 Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix Recap — Lando Norris takes over the driver’s championship in style. We’ve got the race breakdown, the highlights, and where the points battle stands heading into the final rounds.

🏆 USAC Sprint Series Update — Kyle Cummins stays strong on top, but the dirt’s tightening up beneath him. Who’s still in the fight for the national crown?

From the roar of Martinsville to the altitude of Mexico City, this episode has it all — rivalries, drama, and championship stakes rising everywhere you look.

Cutoffs. Call-ups. Chaos. The only place where every lap of the motorsport world meets — Historic Hot Laps.