Grip Strip Podcast

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 327 discusses key outcomes and strategies in recent motorsport events, highlighting notable victories and changing championship standings. Alex Palou wins the IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland, his sixth victory of 2026, tying Gordon Johncock for 25 IndyCar wins. Felix Rosenqvist secured pole position but lost due to pit strategy; the all-Honda podium was rounded out by Andretti's Will Power. Rinus Veekay performed best among Chevrolets, finishing fourth, while championship contenders lost ground. Keebler Gibbs won the NASCAR Cup race in Iowa, moving to second in points after Tyler Reddick's early wreck. Carson Kvapil achieved a second consecutive NASCAR victory, also moving into second in points. Updates on NFL in general along with 49ers/Jags plus some thoughts on fantasy football were provided The GSP Roundup included results from MotoGP, Indy NXT, Formula E, Picks for IndyCar at Markham and NASCAR at Richmond Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast, Episode 326, covers IMSA as the main attraction before NASCAR Cup, IndyCar, and F1 take over for the balance of the season. Phil and Josh also talk about their NFL teams since football is back!  WTR Cadillac wins the IMSA Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America after a long drought. Pfaff Lamborghini claims victory in GTD Pro but announces the end of their program shortly after. Pro-Am class entry winners include Inter Europol in LMP2 and Winward Racing in GTD. NFL previews for the Jaguars and 49ers are discussed, along with fantasy insights. The GSP Roundup includes WRC, V8 Supercars, MotoGP/Moto2, and Indy NXT  Picks for IndyCar at Portland and NASCAR Cup/O'Reilly at Iowa Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Summary of Grip Strip Podcast Episode 325 - Traffic Problems   NASCAR & Short Track Racing Cup Series at IMS: Corey Heim won his second Cup race and first major at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Brickyard 400), overcoming Carson Hocevar. Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing ran well at the front, while Joey Logano and RFK Racing made gains. Todd Gilliland finished ahead of Ryan Blaney, and Jimmie Johnson announced his final Cup start will take place at the Daytona 500 in the No. 48. O'Reilly Series at IMS: Carson Kvapil earned his first career O'Reilly Series victory, leading a 1–4 sweep for JR Motorsports, while Jeremy Clements and Rajah Carruth claimed stage wins. Truck Series at IRP: Layne Riggs dominated for Front Row Motorsports at Indianapolis Raceway Park, leading all but two laps. Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Lando Norris recovered from the start to claim his first win as World Drivers' Champion, with Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli joining him on the podium. Ferrari lost pace as the race progressed, while Lewis Hamilton picked up a penalty. Toro Rosso and Audi battled in the midfield, Alpine regressed, and Aston Martin showed improved form. It was also noted that the Bahrain GP will be held in Malaysia. Roundup & Other Segments GSP Roundup: Covered F2/F3 at Hungary, NHRA at Seattle, Formula E Tokyo E-Prix, WRC Rally Finland, and Supercars Perth Super 440. Additional Topics: The episode concluded with previews and discussion of the IMSA Six Hours at Road America, Josh's Sim Segment, and the show close.

Summary: The episode covers recent motorsport events, highlighting key race results and standings, including NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1 updates. Joey Logano wins the 1st NASCAR Cup points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996, ending a 40-race winless streak. Chandler Smith achieves the largest victory margin in Truck Series history at a short track. Alex Palou secures victory in IndyCar at Nashville on Monday after a strategic call and mirroring Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup the day before. The F1 Belgian Grand Prix sees Kimi Antonelli triumph at a previously challenging track, with Leclerc and Verstappen rounding out the podium. LH has a brutal day.  GSP Roundup covers WRC, Indy NXT, Formula E, NHRA, and F2/F3 Preview and picks for NASCAR at Indy and the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Summary: Ryan Blaney's victory at the Atlanta Motor Speedway advances his position in the 2026 NASCAR season, while various other racing events unfold around the world. Ryan Blaney wins at Atlanta, marking Ford's 750th Cup Series victory. Blaney's win significantly reduces his points deficit in the regular-season title race. Multiple drivers, including Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar, faced challenges during the race. Justin Allgaier secures victory in the O'Reilly Enduro at Atlanta. Grant Enfinger claims his first road course win in the Truck series. Other racing events included WEC, Supercars, MotoGP, and more. Previews for upcoming races in F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR highlight upcoming events before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 322 covers key racing events, including first wins in NASCAR and IndyCar, as well as notable performances in Formula 1 and other racing series. Chase Briscoe wins his first Cup Series race of 2026 over Chris Bell at Chicagoland Denny Hamlin extends his points lead after an incident with Tyler Reddick. Brandon Jones secures his first O'Reilly win of 2026, in a race featuring Chase Elliott and others. IndyCar: Pato O'Ward claims his first win of 2026, surpassing teammate Lundgaard. Formula 1: Charles Leclerc wins his first Grand Prix of the season and Ferrari's 250th. Other racing series included: F2/F3, Formula E, Indy NXT, MotoGP, WEC, Supercars, and IMSA events. Preview and picks for upcoming NASCAR events at Atlanta and Lime Rock Park.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 321 covers various motorsport events, highlighting key wins and standings across NASCAR, Formula 1, IMSA, and more. SVG claims his second NASCAR win of the year, increasing his total to eight road course victories. Denny Hamlin takes a narrow lead in the points standings, just ahead of Tyler Reddick. Ty Gibbs secures both stage wins, advancing to fourth in the overall standings. Woody Russell wins the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, marked by a collision between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Cadillac Whelen 31 wins the IMSA Six Hours at The Glen amidst a major incident under caution. Maddi Gordon achieves her first Top Fuel race victory for Ron Capps Racing. Sebastian Ogier's victory in the Acropolis Rally positions him for a potential tenth World Rally Championship  Featured segments include updates from F2/F3/F1 Academy, Formula E, and Indy NXT.  Previews for upcoming races in Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR are discussed before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.  

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 320 discusses various recent racing events across NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, and more, highlighting key victories, controversies, and race dynamics. Major Points Corey Heim wins his first career Cup race at the NASCAR Tripleheader at Naval Base Coronado. Hank Hill causes a massive multi-car wreck, taking out SVG, Zilisch, etc. Hank Hill moves Taylor Gray to get the first win for RCR post Kyle Busch's untimely passing. Layne Van Riggsbergen wins another Truck road race while chaos unfolds during a restart. Christian Lundgaard wins the IndyCar race at Road America despite lap one wing damage. MotoGP's Marco Bezzechi is banned for slapping a track worker, while Marc Marquez wins at Brno. Other series in the Roundup included Indy NXT, WRC, NHRA, IMSA, and F2/F3. Upcoming previews for various racing events, including Formula 1 and NASCAR before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Phil and Josh return for E319 of the GSP to cover historic wins across the sports landscape. Most notably, the New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years! Then, Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari 30 years after Michael Schumacher won his first race for the Scuderia at the same circuit. Yeah, Phil was freaking out.  Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 319 highlights recent significant victories in various sports, including the Knicks' first NBA title in over five decades and notable performances in motorsports. Major Points New York Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years against the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP; OG Anunoby makes a highlight play. EJ Tackett wins his fourth consecutive PBA Players Championship. Lewis Hamilton claims his first victory for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix. George Russell and Lando Norris achieve an all-British podium for the first time since 1968. Denny Hamlin wins three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races and adds to his record at Pocono Raceway. Justin Allgaier secures his fifth win of the 2026 season. Other motorsport events mentioned: WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans, MotoGP, NHRA, and Supercars.

Phil and Josh return for E318 of the GSP to discuss Dennis Hamlin, Josef Newgarden, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli getting on the top step in their respective series.  Denny Hamlin wins two consecutive Cup series races, tying Kyle Busch for all-time wins. Corey Heim secures another win in the Truck Series at Michigan. Josef Newgarden triumphs at IndyCar's Gateway after rain delays. Andrea Kimi Antonelli claims a fifth consecutive win at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Discussion includes upcoming races in Pocono, Road America, Barcelona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Coverage of additional motorsport events, including F2/F3, MotoGP, and NHRA. Race Picks and Josh's Sim Segment

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 discusses major motorsport events (with special guest host Joe Passero), including the death of Kyle Busch, thrilling finishes in IndyCar and NASCAR, and highlights from recent Formula 1 and other series. Major Points: Kyle Busch passes away at age 41 due to pneumonia and sepsis. Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in its history. A pit strategy penalty impacted the points for the polesitter, Palou, after leading the most laps. Daniel Suarez claims victory at the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, marking his third career win. Ross Chastain secures his third win in the rain-shortened O'Reilly race for JR Motorsports. Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive victory. Discusses key player performances and points standings leading into upcoming races in Detroit and Nashville.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 covers recent NASCAR events, highlights from Indy 500 qualifying, and previews for upcoming races across various motorsport series. Major Points NASCAR at Dover featured Hamlin's domination in the All-Star Race and noted pit road issues for multiple teams. Corey Day secured his second O'Reilly win of the season, alongside standout performances from drivers like That Jones Boy and Zilisch. Palou won the Indy 500 pole, with rain impacting the qualifying format and leading to a challenging situation for several drivers. Katherine Legge aims to be the first woman to complete the racing double. The episode includes previews and picks for upcoming races in F1, NASCAR, MotoGP, and other series.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 discusses recent motorsport events including IndyCar, NASCAR, and other racing series while previewing upcoming races. Major Points Christian Lundgaard claims his first IndyCar victory after 47 races. Polesitter Alex Palou faced issues, while Felix Rosenqvist had multiple early crashes. SVG dominates the NASCAR Tripleheader at Watkins Glen, marking his first win of 2026. Zilisch achieves three consecutive wins in the O'Reilly series with a last-lap pass. Kaden Honeycutt earns wins in both the Truck Series and ARCA heading to Dover. The episode includes updates on various racing series: Indy NXT, WEC, WRC, MotoGP, and more. Preview of Indy 500 Qualifying and picks for upcoming NASCAR events.

Summary The episode discusses recent developments in motorsports, including the tragic death of Alex Zanardi and various race results across several series. Major Points Alex Zanardi, a former racing champion, passed away at 59. Overview of NASCAR's tripleheader results at Texas and upcoming points for Watkins Glen. Highlights from the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, including the winner and podium positions. Summary of other racing events: Formula 2 in Miami, NHRA, IMSA, Formula E, World Superbikes, WEC, WRC, and MotoGP. Upcoming race picks for IndyCar and NASCAR's tripleheader at Watkins Glen. Josh's Sim Segment

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 313 covers recent NASCAR events, significant race outcomes, and highlights from various motorsport series. Major Points Hurricane Hocevar wins his first Cup Series race at Talladega amid a major wreck taking out over 60% of the field. Corey Day secures his first O'Reilly Series win; Sheldon Creed wins the $100K Dash 4 Cash. Andy Jankowiak wins his first ARCA race; significant performances noted from Cleetus McFarland and Isabella Robusto. NFL Draft recap includes key team takeaways. Coverage of various motorsport events: WRC, MotoGP, NHRA, Formula E, and more. Preview and picks for upcoming Texas NASCAR tripleheader, including Craftsman Trucks, O'Reilly Series, and Cup Series.  

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 312 covers updates on various motorsports events, highlights key players, and features discussions on the NFL Draft. Recap of IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, including winner and podium details. Analysis of NASCAR Cup Series performances and upcoming events, focusing on Kansas and Talladega. Discussion of the NFL Draft and its implications for teams. Updates on Supercross, Supercars, World Superbike, WEC, IMSA, WRC, MotoGP, and NHRA events. Picks for Talladega along with the Tate Fogleman Algorithm Josh's Sim Segment and Where To Find Phil, Josh and the GSP.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 311 discusses NASCAR's exciting Bristol tripleheader, with notable performances and updates from various motorsport events. Rory McIlroy joining Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods as repeat Masters champions also is discussed. Major Points Gibbs wins his first NASCAR Cup race after strategic decisions. Larson and Blaney (along with Ty Gibbs) dominated but were unable to overcome track position late. Connor Zilisch used track position in the O'Reilly race to hold off a dominant Kyle Larson. Chris Bell secured his first Truck win since 2017. Rory McIlroy repeats at The Masters, joining another prestigious group after winning the Grand Slam last year. Coverage includes updates from Supercross, WRC, Supercars, NHRA, World Superbikes, and more.

Hello friends! Welcome to an April tradition, where Phil and Josh do their best Jim Nantz impressions at The Masters during Masters week. Major Points: Highlights the NASCAR O'Reilly/Craftsman Truck Series results at Rockingham. Discusses key players and storylines for the upcoming Bristol races. Mentions issues surrounding Eldrick and The Masters. Recaps Supercross events in St. Louis and Nashville. Covers results from Super Formula at Motegi and WRC Rally Croatia. Includes updates on NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. Provides NASCAR Tripleheader picks for Truck Series, O'Reilly Series, and Cup Series. Features Josh's sim racing segment.

After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E309 of the GSP to cover IndyCar, NASCAR, F1, and more! Alex Palou continues his greatness with another win at Barber in the NTT IndyCar Series, while Graham Rahal got his first podium in three years. The guys go over the race and other key players as the drivers and teams get a welcome rest before Long Beach. Dennis Hamlin dominated another race at Martinsville, but William Clyde Elliott ended up getting Hendrick Motorsports and Chevy their first win of the 2026 Cup Series season at the paperclip. Other stories included Darrell Wallace, Jr., and Carson Hocevar's incident and other drivers' struggles as they take the week off for Easter. The O'Reilly Series race was carnage-filled, but Justin Allgaier's momentum continues with another win. Lee Pulliam made an emotional debut and had a chance to win the race for JRM. Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver ever to lead the Formula 1 World Championship after winning a second consecutive race at the Japanese Grand Prix. McLaren finally showed up with Oscar Piastri, while Ferrari saw their usual ups and downs with Lewis Hamilton losing a podium but Charles Leclerc picking up the pieces. With a month off between this race and Miami, the guys look at who goes in with and without momentum. The GSP Roundup reviews Indy NXT, MotoGP/Moto2, Supercross, World Superbikes, and Super Formula before Phil and Josh come back to make picks for Trucks and O'Reilly (possibly Cleetus McFarland) at The Rock. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing in the Sim Segment before Show Close. Like, comment, and subscribe! 

Coming off Throwback/Alumni weekend for NASCAR at Darlington, Phil and Josh are here to discuss all three races at the track Too Tough To Tame. Tyler Reddick had to overcome multiple issues and the speed of Brad Keselowski to win his fourth race out of six to start the 2026 Cup Series season. The guys go over how he did so, other players and the points heading to Martinsville. Justin Allgaier utilized a poor final pit stop by Kyle Larson's crew and a strong restart to win his second race of the season in the O'Reilly Series and add to his points lead. Corey Heim used new tires and overtime restarts to make it back to the front for his first Truck Series win of 2026, while teammate and replacement Kayden Honeycutt dominated. Phil and Josh do their reviews, provide their takes and give updates leading into Martinsville and Rockingham respectively. A busy GSP Roundup covers IMSA at Sebring, NHRA, MotoGP/Moto2, Formula E, Supercross, World Superbike and Indy NXT before the guys come back together to make their picks for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, IndyCar at Barber and NASCAR Cup/O'Reilly at Martinsville. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing on the Sim Segment and Phil mentions his participation in a sim race at G-Force Racing Lounge before the usual social media updates. 

Summary Episode 307 of the Grip Strip Podcast discusses the latest results and key players in recent motorsport events across IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula 1, while highlighting upcoming races. Major Points IndyCar at Arlington: Kyle Kirkwood wins; podium finishes by Alex Palou and Will Power. NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin takes the win; notable drivers include Bell, Byron, and Larson. NASCAR O'Reilly Series: Kyle Larson wins over Chase Briscoe; other notables include Allgaier, Gray, and Mayer. Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix: Winner was AKA; Russell and Hamilton on the podium, with ongoing issues for Verstappen, among others. GSP Roundup includes highlights from WRC Rally Kenya, Indy NXT, IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring, NHRA, MotoGP/Moto2, and Formula E. Phil and Josh make their picks for the Darlington NASCAR Tripleheader before Josh's Sim Segment.

Per the phenomenon in current-day Formula 1, Phil and Josh return for E306 of the GSP to discuss and recap all the major motorsports events of the weekend. IndyCar's recent race at Phoenix with a Penske Pole/Win sweep, Rasmussen's almost win, Palou's issues, and points recap heading to Arlington. NASCAR's Cup and O'Reilly Series results from Phoenix with another Penske Pole/Win sweep, tire issues, Gibbs team pit call gone wrong, and plenty of yellows; Justin Allgaier gets around Jesse Love late to give JRM two consecutive wins with both series heading to Las Vegas Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix showcased a spirited battle between Mercedes and Ferrari, but George Russell showed up when it counted for pole and a race win. Phil and Josh go through other major stories heading to Shanghai for the first sprint weekend of the season. Other racing series mentioned include Supercross, F2/F3, Supercars, and NHRA, WRC, Indy NXT and F1 Academy with their respective upcoming races and highlights. Race previews and picks for F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR - plus Josh's Sim Segment provide additional insights for listeners.

Summary Tyler Reddick and Alex Palou showcased impressive performances in their respective motorsport series as discussed in E305 of the GSP, highlighting key storylines heading into upcoming races. Major Points Alex Palou secured his second consecutive win at the St. Petersburg street circuit in the NTT IndyCar series. Tyler Reddick is having an outstanding start to the 2026 Cup Series season. Shane Van Gisbergen achieved his first win at CoTA in the O'Reilly Series. Layne Riggs won the first street course race in Truck Series history at St. Petersburg. The hosts previewed the 2026 Formula 1 season and its key changes. GSP Roundup includes Supercross, Indy NXT, MotoGP, Supercars, Formula 2, and Formula 3 Phil and Josh made race picks for upcoming events in Formula 1 and IndyCar/O'Reilly/Cup. Josh's Sim Segment

Phil and Josh return for E304 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway (not trying to call it EchoPark) and the huge announcement of Keelan Harvick signing with TRD. The guys review how Tyler Reddick (Cup), Sheldon Creed (O'Reilly 1st win after 15 2nd places), and Kyle Busch (Trucks) won their races, other key storylines, and the points heading to road/street courses this weekend.  Phil and Josh preview the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, with an emphasis on three-time defending series champion Alex Palou, along with other key names like Sir Scott Dixon, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Pato O'Ward. The crew discusses changes going into the season with drivers, teams, and the schedule. Phil and Josh previewed and made picks for the IndyCar opener. The GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, Supercars, World Superbikes, Indy NXT, and MotoGP/Moto2. Phil and Josh return to preview and make picks for the Trucks at St. Petersburg for their first street course race ever, and guest drivers such as Dario Franchitti and James Hinchcliffe, along with Cup/O'Reilly at Circuit of the Americas, before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close  

Phil and Josh return for E303 of the GSP to cover everything that took place at the World's Center of Racing. The guys discuss Tyler Reddick's last lap pass to win the Daytona 500 along with all the other contenders plus those who were affected by crashes. They also look at Austin Hill's dominant O'Reilly Series victory on Saturday and Chandler Smith's four-wide pass for the win in the Craftsman Truck Series event on Friday. Phil and Josh also look at how some of the other stars like Tony Stewart, Travis Pastrana and Garrett Mitchell aka Cleetus McFarland faired.  The guys cover news items in IndyCar and Formula 1 regarding testing prior to the GSP Roundup, which Phil looks at Supercross at Seattle, World Rally Championship in Sweden, Formula E in Jeddah and Supercars season opener at Sydney. Josh returns for the crew to make picks and preview all three major NASCAR races at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) along with the Tate Fogleman Algorithm pick before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 302 covers a variety of motorsports topics, including reviews of major recent events, pre-season tests, and upcoming races. Reviewed Super Bowl 60, highlighting winners and key players. Discussed IndyCar and Formula 1 pre-season tests at Sebring and Bahrain respectively. Provided updates on NASCAR and other motorsports news. Offered a preview and predictions for NASCAR Speedweek at Daytona, including qualifying details. Included segments on AMA Supercross and the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix. Analyzed performance forecasts for RAM Trucks and included a sim segment from Josh.

Phil and Josh return for E301 of the GSP to discuss the Cook Out Clash and the Super Bowl, among other topics. After multiple weather delays due to the bitter cold and snow that hit Winston-Salem, the NASCAR Cup Series teams were able to finally complete the Cook Out Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium earlier this week. The guys go over Ryan Preece's win, the racing itself, the broadcast coverage and more as the Cup Series teams lead into Daytona Speedweek. NASCAR News updates along with the coaching carousel being completed in the NFL get covered by Phil and Josh before the GSP Roundup looks at Formula E and Supercross. The guys preview and make their picks for Super Bowl 60 at Santa Clara between the Seahawks and Patriots before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Summary Sentence: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 300 celebrates Phil's birthday while covering various motorsports events and updates. Phil celebrates his birthday, deals with snow issues and impersonates Mike Gundy's famous speech. Josh talks about getting a brand-new car. Discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including class winners and key players. Updates on NASCAR, including the Roval's exclusion for another cookie cutter oval race in the Chase. Highlights from NFL Conference Championship Weekend and Super Bowl advancements, along with coaching updates. GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo and Formula E Miami E Prix. Preview and predictions for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. Josh's Sim Segment

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 299 discusses key events from the NFL Divisional Round, coaching changes, and updates from various motorsport events. NFL Divisional Round recap highlights significant playoff outcomes and coaching news. 49ers defeated opponents while Coach Bob Saleh heads to Tennessee. Player injuries noted include Charbonnet's torn ACL and Bo Nix's setback. Bills' loss leads to Sean McDermott's firing. New England struggles against Houston and Stroud. LA Rams win in overtime after a late comeback by Chicago. Updates provided on NASCAR, Dakar Rally, Chili Bowl, San Diego Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo, and Rolex 24 at Daytona. Preview of NFL Championship Weekend and predictions shared.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 298 discusses NASCAR's return to the Chase format, highlights NFL Wild Card outcomes, and reviews various motorsport events. Major Points NASCAR reinstates the Chase format for its major series, with specific driver and race allocations. Changed scoring: 55 points for a win, no playoff points or 'win and in' rules. Announcement of sponsorships and Tony Stewart's return to drive a Craftsman Truck at Daytona. Review of NFL Wild Card Weekend and coaching changes, including Harbaugh's firing and Tomlin stepping down. Highlights of notable motorsport events like Dakar Rally, Formula E, and IMSA's Roar Before The 24.

Summary: The podcast discusses recent events in the NFL, NASCAR, and other motorsport highlights, focusing on playoffs, coaching changes, and upcoming races. Steve Phelps has departed from NASCAR. Review of Week 18 NFL games and thoughts on team performance. Analysis of playoff matchups in the NFL. Reflection on Black Monday and Tuesday regarding coaching and GM changes. Overview of the Dakar Rally and Formula E Mexico City E Prix. Discussion of the Chili Bowl event. Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend picks. Josh's Sim Segment

After a restful holiday break, the guys are back for Season 7 of the GSP! Phil and Josh welcome back a good friend of the show, NASCAR fan and content creator Joe Passero to talk about the loss of Greg Biffle, family and friends in a private plane crash. The guys go over the contributions Biffle made not only as a driver but as a humanitarian during Hurricane Helene and other storms in recent years. The crew reviews highlights of Biffle's career in NASCAR's top three series along with his connection to Cleetus McFarland, which brought a whole new audience to find out about The Biff. The trio also mentioned the untimely loss of Dennis Hamlin in a house fire along with his wife being in recovery, adding to what was a challenging year for Denny Hamlin. Phil, Josh and Joe review the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season and provide their Good/Bad/Ugly from the season along with some drivers that did better than expected versus some who did not. Phil and Josh went over everything that went on in Week 17 of the NFL and machinations for both the 49ers and Jaguars for their playoff seeding heading into Week 18. Phil's first GSP Roundup previewed the Dakar Rally and updated some news items across the world of motorsports before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close. 

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 295 discusses NFL Week 14 highlights and provides a recap of the F1 season, touching on team performances and upcoming changes. Recap of NFL Week 14 focusing on teams and fantasy playoffs. Overview of the Formula 1 season, emphasizing McLaren's strong performance and major team developments. Ferrari underperforms while Williams shows significant improvement. Discussion of a promising rookie class in F1. Mention of upcoming regulatory changes for the 2026 season. Updates on various Silly Season items in motorsports. Josh's Sim Segment highlights from Veterans 100 and Hoosier 500.

Episode 294 of the Grip Strip Podcast covers the dramatic end to the 2025 Formula One season with Lando Norris clinching the championship, review Xfinity and Truck Series results and champions, and breakdown NFL Week 14 fantasy chaos — including a wild Eagles vs. Chargers finish. Josh also gives an iRacing update and the hosts discuss key motorsport news and driver moves. Expect race recaps (Abu Dhabi, Xfinity, Trucks), analysis of team changes and technical rules, fantasy football play-by-play, and sim racing insights in this packed episode.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 293 discusses major events and results from the F1 Qatar Grand Prix, NFL updates, and other motorsports' news, highlighting both controversy and achievements. F1 Qatar Grand Prix results: Red Bull and Verstappen with proper strategy team beats McLaren, with Piastri left wondering and Norris battling for positions. Tension arises from excursion involving Kimi Antonelli versus Lando and comments made by players at Red Bull. Criticism of Ferrari's poor performance in F1. NFL updates for Week 13 concerning listeners' teams and fantasy leagues. Controversial conclusion at the Supercars Adelaide Grand Final. Ogier wins the World Rally Championship by a narrow margin. Updates on F2 racing and previews for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Brief segments on NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula E news.

Along with special guest Joe Passero subbing for Josh, Phil and Joe discuss Martinsville for NASCAR's top three series: the winners, who advances to the final four and who will be left out of an opportunity for a title. Formula 1 ran the Grand Prix of Mexico, which brought further intrigue to the driver's championship battle. NFL Week 8 recap for Phil's 49ers and fantasy teams along with other major stories led into the GSP Roundup covering MotoGP/Moto2, Supercars and NHRA before Phil and Joe made their picks for race winners and champions at Phoenix.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 292 discusses the results and implications of various motorsport events while reflecting on controversies surrounding drivers and teams. Major Points Recap of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, highlighting Fish Lips' win and Norris' defense failure. Mercedes secures a double podium following McLaren's double disqualification. Discussion on Ferrari's struggles and speculation on McLaren's consistency, reminiscent of 2007. Updates on NASCAR legal issues and implications for key figures like Phelps and Childress. Review of NFL Week 12 performance regarding fantasy outcomes. Highlights from the F1 Academy season finale in Las Vegas. Mick Schumacher's signing with RLL in IndyCar. Brief insights on NASCAR, NHRA, WRC, Supercars, and F2 news. Preview and predictions for the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 291 reviews recent sports events, focusing on IndyCar's standout performances and updates on various racing leagues. Discussion of NFL Week 11 for both actual and fantasy teams. Recap of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series with Palou's dominance, including his oval victory. Key highlights from the season including winners like Kirkwood, Dixon, and O'Ward. Analysis of the decline of Penske Racing and future prospects for O'Ward. Updates on the "Silly Season" for IndyCar amidst other racing news. Coverage of NASCAR, MotoGP, Supercars, NHRA, and F1 events. Josh's segment on sim racing included before the show's conclusion.

Summary: Episode 290 of the Grip Strip Podcast discusses the NASCAR Championship Weekend outcomes, highlights of F1, NFL updates, and other motorsport events. YRB wins the NASCAR title while Larson secures his second championship despite tire issues for several racers. Hamlin dominates but finishes short; Byron's wreck triggers a decisive caution. Jesse Love clinches the XFinity title, leaving JRM disappointed, while Zilisch finishes second. Corey Heim excels with a late race restart in the Truck series as Ty Majeski poses a late challenge. In F1, Lando Norris wins both the Sprint and Race, while Ferrari struggles again. NFL Week 10 reviewed along with updates on various motorsports including WEC, WRC, MotoGP, and NHRA. The episode includes Josh's Sim Segment and closes with other news items.

The guys come back for E288 of the GSP to recap a wild Talladega tripleheader weekend for NASCAR along with the Formula 1 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Other key topics included NFL Week 7, the GSP Roundup covering WSBK, WRC, MotoGP/Moto2 and Supercars before previews for the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico and NASCAR Round of 8 Tripleheader at Martinsville. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing and gaming in his Sim Segment.

Summary Sentence: The podcast highlights key events and updates from NASCAR and other motorsports, focusing on the results from Las Vegas and the upcoming Talladega race. Major Points: Denny Hamlin wins his 60th Cup race by passing Chase Briscoe. Hendrick Motorsports shows strength with Byron and Larson, while cautions impact race dynamics. Aric Almirola secures a win, advancing to the Owner's Title for JGR 19. Playoff drivers face increased pressure heading into Talladega. Jim Pohlman is promoted to Cup Series with RCR. Justin Haley leaves Spire Motorsports amid team changes. Overview of NFL Week 6 developments and fantasy insights. Recap of international motorsports events, including Supercars and WRC.  

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 286 covers recent NASCAR and F1 race events, highlights key driver performances, and previews upcoming competitions. NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte Roval featured SVG's fifth win of 2025, with thrilling tire strategies. Connor Zilisch clinched his 10th XFinity victory; other playoff contenders faced challenges and eliminations. The episode included a recap of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, where Woody Russell triumphed from pole position. Key player incidents included a collision between Norris and Piastri, affecting McLaren's strong season. The podcast reviews NFL Week 5 and covers events in GSP, F1 Academy, MotoGP, WSBK, NHRA, and IMSA. The episode concludes with a preview and picks for the upcoming NASCAR Cup and XFinity races in Las Vegas.  

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 285 discusses recent NASCAR races, key driver performances, and previews upcoming events from various motorsport series. Chase Elliott wins his second race of 2025 after benefitting from a collision between Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace. Controversy surrounds Denny Hamlin's racing decisions impacting playoff outcomes. Brandon Jones secures his second win of the season before the Roval event. The episode includes a review of Week 4 of the NFL and discussions on fantasy football. Coverage of various motorsport events including NHRA, Moto2, WEC, WSBK, and F1 activities. Previews for the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore and NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte Roval with predictions on eliminations and potential wild card entries.  

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 284 discusses recent NASCAR performances, F1 standings, and reviews from various racing leagues while previewing upcoming events. NASCAR Cup and Trucks: YRB and Penske secure wins; Hankrick faces struggles with Gibbs and 23XI. Corey Heim achieves his 9th win, tying with Greg Biffle; Chandler Smith falls short of advancing to Round of 8. F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sees Fish Lips dominantly winning, while McLaren and Ferrari underperform. NFL week 3 recap and fantasy insights included. Coverage of multiple racing events such as NHRA, IMSA, F2, Moto2, and WEC.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 283 covers major motorsport events from NASCAR, including Chris Bell's Cup victory and significant playoff developments, alongside updates from IndyCar, NFL reviews, and other racing series. Major Points Chris Bell wins his fourth Cup race of 2025 at Bristol amid extreme tire wear. Playoff eliminations include drivers Bowman, Berry, Dillon, and SVG. Aric Almirola claims his second XFinity race of the year. Layne Riggs secures his third Truck race win in 2025. Discussion of the 2026 IndyCar schedule release. NFL Week 2 team performance and fantasy recap. Updates on various racing events: Moto2, WRC, Supercars, NHRA, and IMSA. Preview and picks for NASCAR Cup and Trucks at NHMS.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 282 covers recent racing events across NASCAR, Formula 1, and more, highlighting key victories and upcoming competitions. Denny Hamlin secures his fifth win of 2025, with Briscoe in second. Connor Zilisch wins his ninth race and the regular season title, humorously ripping his pants during celebration. Formula 1 features a historic race with Fish Lips driving the fastest lap, while McLaren finishes 2-3. Mixed results for Ferrari; Hamilton recovers from 10th to 6th. The podcast also reviews NFL Week 1 and previews Week 2, along with various motorsport updates.

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.