Discussing the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, events and a look ahead to what's next in the sport. Host Nate Ryan is joined by NBC Sports analysts such as Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty.
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Discussing the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, events and a look ahead to what's next in the sport. Host Nate Ryan is joined by NBC Sports analysts such as Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty.
Recalling the key moments from the 1999 Cup championship for Dale Jarrett, whose lone title in NASCAR’s premier series was historic in many ways as the end of a golden era for star drivers.
Exploring the polarizing relationship of Hendrick Motorsports to Martinsville Speedway. The winningest team in NASCAR history earned its first Cup victory there 40 years ago and has the NASCAR single-track record for wins at Martinsville. But the Southwest Virginia short track also is associated with the tragic crash of a Hendrick Motorsports plane that killed 10 on Oct. 24, 2004.
NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on the 2024 Cup Series playoffs at halfway, examining trends in non-playoff winners, Alex Bowman’s points surge, NASCAR’s inconsistent officiating on damaged cars and Denny Hamlin’s struggles.
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the emotions of watching his son Harrison earn his first Cup Series victory at Daytona International Speedway while calling the race on national TV and the aftermath of a feel-good story for the 2024 season.
NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett breaks down the final lap of Austin Dillon’s controversial victory at Richmond Raceway over Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin and what the aftermath might bring. Also thoughts on the future of option tires and the playoff outlook with three races remaining in the regular season.
NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte discusses the return of the Brickyard 400 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and how the action and strategy might be different with the Next Gen car. Also, handicapping the championship contenders and playoff field as NASCAR heads into a two-week break.
Revisiting the life-changing victory in the Chicago Street Race for Shane van Gisbergen. A year after becoming the first driver in 60 years to win his Cup debut, the New Zealand native returns with a full-time Xfinity Series ride, a rivalry and a possible ticket to NASCAR stardom. Looking back at his whirlwind in America and what’s new for the Chicago event in Year 2 after two days of massive rain ruined some of its big splash in 2023.
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton tackles some of the hot-button issues in NASCAR as NBC Sports picks up the 2024 schedule: The smashing success of Iowa Speedway, Martin Truex’s decision to step away from racing Cup full time, Kyle Busch’s surprising comments about Hendrick, Gibbs and RCR and why the Next Gen produces better racing at faster speeds.
Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on celebrating his victory with wife Ashley and their 2-year-old son, Kota; his ongoing rivalry with runner-up Pato O’Ward and if he felt empathy for the devastation of coming up short by two corners in the world’s biggest race; how it feels to win in two epic Indy 500 endings; whether he was worried about fan reaction after the push-to-pass scandal; an update on being in a contract year; can he still win the championship?
Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart recall their attempts at racing the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin on life at Team Penske with Josef Newgarden and Will Power, his intense race preparation, the origins of the Thirsty 3s, a secret mentor for Indianapolis Motor Speedway and what it’s been like without Tim Cindric at the Brickyard.
A deep dive into Kyle Larson attempting to become the fifth driver to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. Why the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion has the best shot yet at excelling in – and possibly wining – both crown jewel events.
Checking in on NASCAR’s early short track season with Denny Hamlin getting hot behind the best pit crew in Cup, and Martin Truex Jr. feeling heated about a potential restart violation. Interviews with Chase Briscoe, Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith. And exploring the emotional connection of Hendrick Motorsports to Martinsville Speedway as the team celebrates its 40th anniversary.
A recap of some major takeaways from NASCAR’s trips to Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as the IndyCar 2024 opener in St. Petersburg. Among the topics: Toyota’s strong showing on a critical track; the short-track rules package debate; changes for Kyle Busch and his pit crew; Rajah Caruth’s breakthrough NASCAR victory; NASCAR president Steve Phelps on the possibility of racing at Dodger Stadium; a discussion of charter systems and big salaries in IndyCar; St. Pete winner Josef Newgarden and his new professional outlook.
With his first Daytona 500 victory, William Byron continues the momentum of his breakthrough 2023 season and overcomes some of the “impostor syndrome” that he’s felt as an iRacer turned NASCAR Cup Series championship contender. And some early season thoughts from Ryan Blaney, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr.
On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Daytona 500, revisiting some of the major storylines and big moments before, during and after Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning the Great American Race for the first time. With President George W. Bush and a cavalcade of stars on hand, NASCAR opened its season with a new title sponsor in Nextel and a new playoff-style system to choose its champion.
A look back at the 2023 season and look forward to 2024 through the eyes of five stars in the NASCAR Cup Series – Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin.
After suffering a massive penalty for manipulating tire pressure data during last year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona victory, two-time defending champion Meyer Shank Racing was left without a manufacturer deal for the 2024 season and on the sidelines of IMSA for the first time in 20 years. How team owner Mike Shank is handling the disappointment of missing Daytona and his plan to return in 2025.
Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti has more than tripled in size while adding a second hybrid prototype for the 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona and bringing in an all-star cast of Jenson Button, Marcus Ericsson and Colton Herta. A conversation with WTR Andretti executive Travis Houge and team owner Wayne Taylor, who is trying to win his fifth Rolex 24 since 2017.
A preview of the 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona, which again will draw an all-star field from around the globe for the race of champions that unofficially kicks off the world’s 2024 motorsports season with 24 hours of sports car racing at Daytona International Speedway
Discussing the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, events and a look ahead to what's next in the sport. Host Nate Ryan is joined by NBC Sports analysts such as Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty.
