Throttle to the Floor Podcast

William Earnest

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Race-week recaps with the limiter off.

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Throttle to the Floor Podcast tracks NASCAR and NHRA with fast-moving race recaps, standings talk, and plenty of driver-by-driver detail. Its tone is casual and excitable, moving from race strategy to brisket jokes without losing the race thread.

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About Throttle to the Floor Podcast

Throttle to the Floor Podcast is a motorsports show built around weekly racing conversation, with NASCAR at the center and NHRA close behind. It sounds like a fan notebook opened immediately after a busy weekend. The episodes move fast. A recap can start with eliminations, speed records, and final-round pairings, then swing into Texas, Talladega, Rockingham, or Charlotte without much ceremony. The appeal is in the combination of detail and looseness. Will Ernest is named as host in the excerpts, while Evan Sager is named as co-host and Noah Altman appears as a guest. Their conversations treat race results as facts worth remembering, not just prompts for broad opinion. Finish orders matter. Points swings matter. Manufacturer absences, stage formats, broadcast rights, and whether a superspeedway race became fuel-save gridlock all become part of the story. The show is especially comfortable inside NASCAR's weekly machinery, from Cup and O'Reilly Series talk to ARCA East previews and championship-path speculation. NHRA coverage brings a different pace, with attention to class winners, four-wide racing, career win totals, and major runs. The style is informal. Jokes about Ford struggling, Texas brisket, chaotic corners, and local fire danger sit beside real race analysis. That looseness keeps the show from sounding packaged. It can ramble, and the excerpts openly acknowledge that tendency. For the right listener, that is part of the texture. Throttle to the Floor Podcast works best as a companion for fans who want the weekend rehashed by people tracking both the leaderboard and the odd details around it. It is not a beginner explainer. It is a race-week hangout with enough statistics to reward people already following the season.

Made for: For NASCAR and NHRA fans who want conversational race recaps with standings, finishes, points movement, and side chatter still intact. It especially fits listeners who already follow the season and enjoy hearing the weekend argued through in detail.

What sets it apart: The show pairs casual, occasionally rambling fan energy with unusually specific race bookkeeping: speeds, wins, stage formats, points gaps, and manufacturer storylines. It treats NASCAR and NHRA as one connected weekend conversation rather than separate lanes.

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Est. 2025 - A motorsports podcast with feet made of lead and its throttle to the floor. Co-hosted by William Earnest and Evan Sager.YouTube: @ThrottletotheFloor_PodcastInstagram: @throttletothefloor.podcastTikTok: @throttletothefloor.pod

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Race control misses a caution; William and Evan turn your frustration into the post-race debrief.

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  • a NASCAR recap that notices questionable cautions as quickly as you do
  • NHRA results with enough speeds and winning runs to reward your close attention
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Ep. 68 - Texas Two-Step (NASCAR) + South Georgia Speed (NHRA) RecapMay 4, 2026

Quick, informal motorsports talk that keeps the weekend's biggest wins front and center.

Throttle of the Floor keeps the race weekend moving without losing its grip on the details. It moves cleanly from the Southern Nationals to Texas, and the best parts are the ones that stay close to the facts: Sean Langdon's record-setting weekend, Jordan Vandegrift's first Funny…

Ep. 66 - 1st Time NASCAR Winners (Talladega) + NHRA (Charlotte 4-Wide) RecapApr 27, 2026

A loose Talladega-and-Charlotte recap that leans hardest into superspeedway format talk and NHRA results.

This episode splits its attention between the Talladega aftermath and the Charlotte NHRA update, using the weekend's chaos to dig into what makes superspeedway racing work.

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Episodes

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    Ep. 85 - NASCAR (Fall Kansas), NHRA (Rockingham), High Limit (4-Crown Nats + Kokomo) + Late Models (Martinsville) Recap

    Will Ernest’s solo Throttle to the Floor Podcast recap covers NASCAR’s Kansas weekend, NHRA at Rockingham, and High Limit races at Eldora and Kokomo.

    Oct 1, 2026·33m·2 clips
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    Ep. 84 - NASCAR (Bristol Night), NHRA (Michigan) + High Limit (Hockett McMillin Memorial) Recap

    Sep 23, 2026·43m
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    Ep. 83 - NASCAR (Southern 500), IndyCar (Laguna Seca), NHRA (U.S. Nationals) + High Limit (Skagit Nationals) Recap

    Sep 9, 2026·1h 20m
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    Ep. 82 - NASCAR (Summer Daytona), IndyCar (Milwaukee DH) + High Limit (Gold Cup and Douglas County) Recap

    Sep 3, 2026·39m
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    Ep. 81 - NASCAR (New Hampshire), IndyCar (Washington D.C.) + NHRA (Brainerd, MN) Recap

    Aug 27, 2026·27m
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    Ep. 80 - NASCAR (Richmond), IndyCar (Markham) + Knoxville Nationals Recap

    Aug 20, 2026·27m
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    Ep. 79 - NASCAR (San Diego) + IndyCar (Road America) Recap

    Jun 24, 2026·21m
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    Ep. 78 - NASCAR (Pocono) + NHRA (Bristol) Recap

    Jun 17, 2026·18m
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    Ep. 77 - NASCAR (Michigan), IndyCar (St. Louis), NHRA (New England) + High Limit (Eagle) Recap

    Jun 10, 2026·22m
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    Ep. 76 - NASCAR (Nashville), IndyCar (Detroit), NHRA (Maryland), High Limit (Davenport) Recap

    Jun 3, 2026·31m
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    Ep. 75 - NASCAR (Nashville), IndyCar (Detroit), NHRA (Maryland) Preview

    May 29, 2026·27m
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    Ep. 74 - Honoring KFB; NASCAR (Charlotte) + IndyCar (Indy 500) Recap

    May 27, 2026·29m
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    Ep. 73 - RIP Kyle Busch + NASCAR (Charlotte) and IndyCar (Indy 500) Preview

    May 22, 2026·27m
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    Ep. 72 - NHRA (Chicago) + Dover All-Star Weekend (NASCAR) Recap

    May 20, 2026·1m
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    Ep. 72 - NHRA (Chicago) + Dover All-Star Weekend (NASCAR) Recap

    May 20, 2026·34m
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    Ep. 71 - NHRA (Chicago) + Dover All-Star Weekend (NASCAR) Preview

    May 15, 2026·13m
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    Ep. 70 - NASCAR (Watkins Glen) + IndyCar (Indianapolis RC) Recap

    Throttle to the Floor Podcast reviews Watkins Glen racing across the truck, O'Reilly, and Cup Series, including SVG's 74 laps led and victory after a late pit-strategy recovery.

    May 12, 2026·37m·2 clips
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    Ep. 69 - NASCAR (Watkins Glen) + IndyCar (Indianapolis RC) Preview

    May 8, 2026·19m
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    Ep. 68 - Texas Two-Step (NASCAR) + South Georgia Speed (NHRA) Recap

    Hidden gem

    Sean Langdon's 3.08-second Top Fuel final over Doug Coletta, Jordan Vandegrift's first Funny Car win, Dallas Glenn's Pro Stock win, and Matt Smith's Pro Stock Motorcycle breakthrough anchor the NHRA recap from South Georgia and Chicago.

    May 4, 2026·26m·1 clip
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    Ep. 67 - New National Speed Record in NHRA (South Georgia), NASCAR (Texas) Preview

    May 1, 2026·23m
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    Ep. 66 - 1st Time NASCAR Winners (Talladega) + NHRA (Charlotte 4-Wide) Recap

    Hidden gem

    Talladega produced first-time winners in ARCA and Cup, with Andy Jankowiak taking his first ARCA Series win and Carson Hocevar earning his first Cup victory in his 91st start.

    Apr 27, 2026·36m·2 clips
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    Ep. 65 - NASCAR (Talladega) + NHRA (Charlotte 4-Wide) Preview

    Apr 24, 2026·26m
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    Ep. 64 - Reddick Wins Again in Kansas (NASCAR) + Palou Drives Away in Long Beach (IndyCar)

    Apr 20, 2026·37m
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    Ep. 63 - NASCAR (Kansas) + IndyCar (Long Beach) Preview

    Apr 18, 2026·18m
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    Ep. 62 - NASCAR (Bristol), NHRA (Winternationals) + CARS Tour (Nashville) Recap

    Hidden gem

    Throttle to the Floor Podcast recaps CARS Tour, NHRA, NASCAR Truck, O'Reilly's, and Cup Series events at Nashville, Pomona, and Bristol.

    Apr 14, 2026·31m·2 clips
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    Ep. 61 - NASCAR Rockingham Weekend Recap

    Apr 8, 2026·18m
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    Ep. 60 - NASCAR Rockingham Weekend Preview

    This episode previews the NASCAR Rockingham weekend, discussing ARCA East drivers and potential broadcasting changes involving CBS and TNT Sports.

    Apr 3, 2026·13m
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    Ep. 59 - NASCAR Spring Martinsville and IndyCar Barber Recap

    Apr 1, 2026·23m
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    Ep. 58 - NASCAR Spring Martinsville and IndyCar Barber Preview

    William Byron and Ryan Blaney led 481 of Martinsville's 500 laps, exposing the tire-falloff paradox.

    Mar 28, 2026·17m·1 clip
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    Ep. 57 - Reddick's Rally at Darlington (NASCAR) + Capps' Comeback in Phoenix (NHRA)

    Mar 24, 2026·29m
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    Ep. 56 - NASCAR Spring Darlington and NHRA Phoenix Preview

    Mar 21, 2026·17m
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    Ep. 54 - NASCAR Spring Las Vegas and IndyCar Arlington Recap

    Mar 18, 2026·33m
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    Ep. 55 - Interview with NHRA Top Fuel Driver Shawn Reed

    Mar 18, 2026·25m
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    Ep. 53 - NASCAR Spring Las Vegas and IndyCar Arlington Preview

    Mar 14, 2026·18m
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    Ep. 52 - Team Penske Sweep at Phoenix + NHRA's 75th Anniversary Kicks Off with the Gatornationals

    Mar 10, 2026·35m
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    Ep. 51 - NASCAR and IndyCar Preview at Phoenix, NHRA Gatornationals Preview + Motorsports Impacts from the Middle East

    Mar 7, 2026·29m
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    Ep. 50 - Reddick's Historic Three-Peat (NASCAR), Palou Goes Back-To-Back at St. Pete (IndyCar) + NASCAR Trucks Street Course Debut

    Mar 3, 2026·33m
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    Ep. 49 - Preview of NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly's at COTA + IndyCar and NASCAR Trucks at St. Pete

    Feb 28, 2026·34m
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    Ep. 48 - Spring EchoPark (Atlanta) Recap; Reddick and 23XI Go Two for Two (NASCAR)

    Feb 24, 2026·37m
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    Ep. 47 - Daytona 500 Recap and Spring EchoPark (Atlanta) Preview (NASCAR) + Other News

    Feb 21, 2026·37m
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    Ep. 46 - NASCAR Speedweek and Daytona 500 Preview + All 2026 F1 Liveries Revealed

    Feb 11, 2026·15m
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    Ep. 45 - Recap of NASCAR's Cook Out Clash + Other News

    Feb 7, 2026·19m
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    Ep. 44 - IndyCar's Street Race in Washington D.C., WRC Eyeing a Return to America, NHRA Celebrates John Force in 2027 + Snowy Chaos with NASCAR's Cook Out Clash

    Feb 3, 2026·11m
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    Ep. 43 - Cook Out Clash and NASCAR Season Preview, Rolex 24 Recap + No More ROVAL?

    Jan 27, 2026·27m
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    Ep. 42 - Rolex 24 Preview, New F1 Liveries, New NASCAR Sponsors + Greg Biffle Tributes

    Jan 24, 2026·16m
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    Ep. 41 - The 40th Chili Bowl Nationals, Ford Racing's 2026 Launch, NASCAR Rule Updates + New F1 Liveries

    Jan 20, 2026·16m
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    Ep. 40 - NASCAR Brings Back The Chase, Big Test at North Wilkesboro, Chili Bowl News + Stewart Back in Trucks

    Jan 14, 2026·32m
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    Ep. 39 - Steve Phelps OUT of NASCAR, Kaulig and RAM Truck Reality TV Competition + NHRA Top Fuel Competition Heats Up

    Jan 10, 2026·18m
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    Ep. 38 - RIP to Dennis Hamlin, Biffle Memorial Service Announcement, IHRA Buys Even More New Tracks + Some New Driver and Tire News

    Dec 31, 2025·12m
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    Ep. 37 - RIP to Greg Biffle, A New F1 Car for 2026, IHRA Buys New Member Tracks, Some New Driver News + What is With This Motorsports Offseason?

    Dec 24, 2025·28m
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    Ep. 36 - The NASCAR Lawsuit Has Been Settled, Offseason Racing + Big News in the World of Drag Racing

    Dec 17, 2025·16m
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    Ep. 35 - Week 1 Recap of the Trial for the NASCAR Lawsuit

    Dec 6, 2025·21m
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    Ep. 34 - The Prock Family Leaves John Force Racing; What is Next for Them in NHRA + NASCAR 2025 Paint Scheme Review

    Nov 29, 2025·10m
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    Ep. 33 - NHRA Finals Washout + A Silly Season Summary as NHRA Preps for its 75th Anniversary Season

    Nov 22, 2025·15m
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    Ep. 32 - Preview of the NHRA Finals from Pomona, California

    Nov 12, 2025·14m
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    Ep. 31 - Larson Wins His 2nd NASCAR Cup Title, What Does Hamlin's Future Hold? + Brittany Force Hits Big with NHRA in Vegas

    Nov 7, 2025·24m
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    Ep. 30 - Special Preview of NASCAR's Championship 4 in Phoenix

    Oct 31, 2025·20m
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    Ep. 29 - Byron Beats Blaney to Win Another Grandfather Clock + Special Preview Episode This Friday

    Oct 29, 2025·12m
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    Ep. 28 - Briscoe Punches His Championship 4 Ticket in Talladega + Previewing the Championship 4 Decider at the Paperclip in Martinsville (NASCAR)

    The hosts discuss the Talladega race where Briscoe secured his Championship 4 spot, preview the upcoming Martinsville decider, and analyze the newly released San Diego course layout for next year's NASCAR season.

    Oct 22, 2025·26m
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    Ep. 27 - Hamlin Dials Up Win #60 in Las Vegas (NASCAR), All Four Points Leaders Chalk Up Wins in Texas (NHRA) + NASCAR's Playoff Tension Thunders Into Talladega

    Oct 15, 2025·33m
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    Ep. 26 - Special Preview of NASCAR at Fall Las Vegas and NHRA at the Texas FallNationals

    Oct 11, 2025·16m
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    Ep. 25 - SVG Conquers the ROVAL and the Round of 8 is Set (NASCAR) + Special Preview Episode This Friday

    Oct 8, 2025·18m
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    Ep. 24 - Elliott Steals One in Kansas (NASCAR), NHRA Midwest Nationals Recap + Round of 12 Cutoff Looming

    Oct 3, 2025·14m
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    Ep. 23 - Trouble in the Seas of New Hampshire (NASCAR), NHRA Goes 4-Wide in Charlotte in the Countdown + Double Midwestern Weekend Up Next

    Sep 24, 2025·26m
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    Ep. 22 - NASCAR Bristol Night Race Recap, Chaos at the NHRA Reading Nationals, IndyCar's 2026 Schedule is Out + Preview of NASCAR's Round of 12

    Sep 17, 2025·19m
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    Ep. 21 - Gateway Recap (NASCAR), NASCAR Bristol Night Race Preview + Preview of NHRA's Countdown to the Championship

    Sep 12, 2025·13m
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    Ep. 20 - Blaney Beats Playoff Hopefuls at Daytona (NASCAR), A First Time Winner in Milwaukee (IndyCar) + Another Huge Motorsports Tripleheader Up Ahead

    Aug 27, 2025·21m
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    Ep. 19 - Dillon Gets Redemption at Richmond (NASCAR), NHRA Up North in Brainerd, MN + NASCAR Summer Daytona Preview

    Aug 20, 2025·16m
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    Ep. 18 - SVG Wins Again (NASCAR), Palou Locks Up Title #4 (IndyCar), A Rookie Conquers Knoxville + NHRA is Back This Weekend

    Aug 13, 2025·29m
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    Ep. 17 - Bubba Wins at the Brickyard (NASCAR), IndyCar's Season Heads to a Close, NHRA with More Speed Records in Wine Country + Preview of Year 2 for Cup Cars at Iowa

    Jul 30, 2025·41m
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    Ep. 16 - Devastation at Dover (NASCAR), IndyCar up in Toronto, NHRA Returns with New Speed Records + Preview for NASCAR in Indianapolis

    Jul 23, 2025·38m
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    Ep. 15 - NASCAR in Sonoma, IndyCar Doubleheader in Corn Country + Motorsports Tripleheader Preview

    Jul 19, 2025·38m
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    Ep. 14 - NASCAR in the Streets of Chicago, IndyCar (Mid-Ohio) Recap + NASCAR's In-Season Tournament Round 2

    Jul 9, 2025·18m
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    Ep. 13 - Dream Week in the ATL (NASCAR), Dragsters in Ohio (NHRA) + Preview of Mid-Ohio (IndyCar) and NASCAR back in the Windy City

    Jul 1, 2025·24m
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    Ep. 12 - Mexico City (NASCAR) and Gateway (IndyCar) Recap + A Bunch More Motorsports Coming Up Around The Bend

    Jun 17, 2025·20m
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    Ep. 11 - Michigan Recap (NASCAR), Dragsters in Thunder Valley (NHRA), IndyCar Preview from St. Louis

    Jun 11, 2025·21m
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    Ep. 10 - Nashville Trip Recap (NASCAR) + Preview for Dragsters in Thunder Valley (NHRA)

    Jun 5, 2025·24m
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    Ep. 9 - Trip Down to Talladega (NASCAR), 4-Wide Spring Charlotte Nationals Recap (NHRA) + Texas Tripleheader (NASCAR) Preview

    Apr 29, 2025·11m
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    Ep. 8 - The Return to The Rock, Trip to Talladega on Tap (NASCAR) + NHRA Spring Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals Preview

    Apr 22, 2025·19m
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    Ep. 7 - A Bristol Beatdown (NASCAR), 4-Wide Vegas Nationals Recap (NHRA), 50 Years of Long Beach (IndyCar) + The Rock is Back!

    Apr 15, 2025·23m
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    Ep. 6 - Dominance and Drama in Darlington (NASCAR), Major Weekend Up Next

    Apr 8, 2025·17m
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    Ep. 5 - Mayhem at Martinsville (NASCAR), Winternationals Recap (NHRA) + Major Weekend Ahead

    Apr 5, 2025·19m
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    Ep. 4 - Homestead Heartbreak (NASCAR), IndyCar at Thermal, A Wild Arizona Nationals for NHRA + NASCAR at the Paperclip Up Next

    Mar 29, 2025·14m
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    Ep. 3 - Phoenix and Las Vegas (NASCAR) + NHRA Gatornationals Recap, Preview for Homestead-Miami (NASCAR) + Thermal Club (IndyCar) and Arizona Nationals (NHRA)

    Mar 22, 2025·24m
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    Ep. 2 - COTA and St. Petersburg Recap, Phoenix + NHRA Gatornationals Preview

    Mar 6, 2025·18m
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    Ep. 1 - Post-Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Daytona 500 Preview

    Feb 13, 2025·22m