PRN - Garage Pass Podcast

Taking his season from "scrappy" to "happy" Ryan Blaney knocks down his first win of the year in the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Also hear from runner-up Carson Hocevar, third place Denny Hamlin and William Byron, who increased his lead in the Cup Series regular season standings.

According to Chase Elliott Nashville Superspeedway is a trendy place to be and Kyle Busch believes concrete track will be racy during Sunday's Cracker Barrel 400. Plus Denny Hamlin making 700th start and talks about potential new contract with Josh Berry looking forward to coming home.

On appeal his team may have gotten back half of the 60 points NASCAR penalized them but Chris Buescher still has must win mindset. Plus Christopher Bell on why Denny Hamlin is "unique" while Tyler Reddick believes things are good but about to get better.

With both under the same roof when Roger Penske fired key personnel from his Indy Car operation last week Joey Logano admits it will also affect his NASCAR team. Plus Kyle Busch with insight on a possible exit plan and Jimmie Johnson likes the way his first Cup start linked with his 700th.

Despite frustrating loss in the Coke 600 the week was a winner for William Byron who now has a new extension with Hendrick Motorsports. Plus Chase Briscoe would like to pretend run the Indy 500 and Ross Chastain on why his Charlotte victory celebration took sooo long.

In the 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway William Byron may have dominated but it was Ross Chastain in victory lane with his team owner Justin Marks proud they had beat the best Hendrick Motorsports. Also hear from top-five finishers A.J. Allmendinger and Brad Keselowski.

Sunday Kyle Larson is attempting again to run the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day, which Alex Bowman believes is ground breaking for a Cup Series Point leader. Plus Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney on NASCAR's longest race and you'll be surprised what last year's winner Christopher Bell feels was the "biggest prize".

Defending Coke 600 winner Christopher Bell hopes to go back-to-back this time at the full distance with teammates Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace chiming in on the difficulties of NASCAR's longest race. Plus Kyle Larson looks back on last year's run in the Indy 500.

The voters get it right putting former champ Kurt Busch and handsome Harry Gant into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026...Plus Austin Dillon looks back on his Coke 600 win and Brad Keselowski believes Chris Buescher can make historical comeback.

At North Wilkesboro Joey Logano feels he was robbed of a million bucks Mark Garrow gets that but also says no one should have been surprised by the promoter's option yellow flag or the result. Plus, Christopher Bell on pursuing regular season title and Denny Hamlin not surprised Kyle Larson wrecked at the Brickyard and then qualified for Indy 500 at over 233 mph.

He may have dominated the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway but Joey Logano got his bell run by Christopher Bell who walked off with a million dollar prize. Plus hear from Kyle Busch how Chevrolet somehow won manufacturer battle and Alex Bowman believes track showed it deserves a points race.

At Indy Kyle Larson may have to give up a shot at the pole to return to North Wilkesboro Speedway and go after fourth All-Star Race win. Plus Chase Elliott and Joey Logano have nothing but good to say about the half-mile track with Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace joking around about the winner needing to get more money.

The NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway has a format where promoter Marcus Smith could throw a late yellow flag but Denny Hamlin unsure it will have major impact with Bubba Wallace befuddled why there wasn't more contact a year ago. Plus Kyle Larson free to practice at Indy.

When NASCAR decided to return championship weekend to Homestead-Miami in 2026 and rotate it on a yearly basis Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell liked the idea with Guru Garrow believing he has perfect place for it. Plus Kyle Busch on he and Brad Keselowski going "back to the future".

Back on top of the point standings Kyle Larson heads into his second Indy 500 as NASCAR's top dog. With some fans complaining recent races haven't been all great Ryan Blaney pushes back. Plus Sunday marked 20 years in Cup racing for Denny Hamlin who definitely remembers his debut.

Kicking butt in Kansas Kyle Larson continues to wrack up big historical numbers on the Cup Series. Plus hear from second and third place finishers Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney with Alex Bowman wracking up his 7th top-10 in opening 12 races.

The margin of victory a year ago at Kansas Speedway was a record .001 which left Kyle Larson a grateful winner and Chris Buescher joking he's the closest loser in NASCAR history. Plus William Byron trying to strike the right balance as he sits on top of the Cup Series regular season standings.

There was a time Bubba Wallace was really dialed into Kansas Speedway, winning the fall of 2022, but in last three races there he's at a loss as to why he's averaged a 22nd place finish. Plus Christopher Bell hopes to keep the positivity rolling and Drew Blickensderfer has now been a Cup crew chief in 500 races.

A Guru Garrow opinion on THE place for a rotatated season-finale. Plus Ty Gibbs believes the fans should chill out about the heated words drivers say over their radios during a race and Kevin Harvick jokes about a squeamish Tony Stewart dealing with his baby's "non-tire blowout".

As we found out again at Texas get Joey Logano aggravated, get under his skin and he almost always make you pay. Plus Denny Hamlin on reason why driver's go off on their radios and Christopher Bell grateful to have the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Making the final pass in overtime despite a "sketchy block" Joey Logan grabbed the checkered flag in the Wurth 400 at Texas. Mad at himself teammate Ryan Blaney talked about finishing third Erik Jones on coming home 5th and a Ross Chastain joked with a reporter about no one complaining about him coming home second.

He may have won the Wurth 400 a year ago, but Chase Elliott is still not a fan of Texas Motor Speedway, where Austin Cindric says compromises are a necessity. Plus Bubba Wallace hungry celebrate Cinco de Mayo and birthday boy Kyle Busch on turning 40.

The defending winner at Texas is Chase Elliott who's learned a lot in winning only one of his last 75 races. Plus Chris Buescher will have plenty of people to visit with back in his home state and Daniel Suarez let's us in on his favorite Cinco de Mayo taco.

After blowing up at his teammate over the radio at Talladega Joey Logano admits he could have handled it better, but thinks criticism from former baseball star Chipper Jones is out of line. Plus Ryan Preece has a plan for Texas and Kyle Larson now knows what a wrestling "heel" is.

With two teammates having won the Cup Series title and one that's the reigning champion Austin Cindric explains why he's not looking to equal them. Christopher Bell lays out why he doesn't want Cup race at Rockingam and Kyle Larson "wrestled" with the recent down time.

Getting his first win at Talladega and of the year Austin Cindric has raced his way into the Cup Series Playoff for the second year in a row. Cindric also reacts to tongue lashing from teammate Joey Logano to which Guru Garrow also has an opinion.

The Cup Series gets back to work Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Alex Bowman believes to win you need laser focus, for Joey Logano it's missing the big wrecks and for Brad Keselowski there's a need for a little luck, which Tyler Reddick had a year ago to grab checkered flag.

With losing streak reaching 66 races Kyle Busch has to guard against trying to hard. Plus Denny Hamlin has his sights set on becoming the all-time winning driver at Joe Gibbs Racing and Bubba Wallace on why he seems to always run well on superspeedways like Talladega.

A third of the way through the Cup Series regular season the struggles of Brad Keselowski has been one of the big stories. Michael McDowell hasn't gotten to a great start either and neither has Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Shane Van Gisbergen but he has figured out good weekly routine.

With their only off week behind them, the next break for the Cup Series comes following the November 2nd season-finale with Denny Hamlin and Erik Jones believing the crew members, not the drivers need more time off. Plus Joey Logano impressed by his recent visit to the White House.

Rockingham's return over the weekend was a 10 out of 10 according to Guru Garrow with Sammy Smith getting the Xfinity Series win two hours after the checkered flag while for Craftsman Truck Series winner Tyler Ankrum his wait lasted over 5 years and 130 races. Plus Josh Berry looks ahead.

With Rockingham Speedway returning to the NASCAR line-up this weekend Kasey Kahne is also making a comeback. Plus Dale Jr. on how the one-mile track tormented him and Ryan Blaney made a smart decision not to race Saturday.

With the Cup Series in the process of enjoying their one and only off week for the entire season Ty Dillon and Alex Bowman explain there's a need for more down time. Plus Erike Jones on the upcoming 28 weeks of racing and Tyler Reddick is turning into a baby mechanic this week.

Trading the deafening noises of the race track, William Byron and Ryan Blaney took in the quiet of the Masters golf tournament last week watching great shots and eating their traditional sandwich. Plus Christopher Bell with an off week is chilling on a warm island.

As amazing as he can be Kyle Larson can no longer do anything that surprises Jeff Gordon. Plus Denny Hamlin on reaching a major milestone and baseball legend Johnny Bench is a NASCAR fan who showed up at Bristol to promote the track's August 2nd MLB game Reds vs. Braves.

In going two for three Kyle Larson dominates but doesn't sweep the weekend at Bristol with Denny Hamlin denied in his bid for three Cup Series win in a row. Plus Ty Gibbs following his first top-5 of the year and Ryan Blaney, who now has back-to-back top-5s.

Heading into Sunday's Food City 500 Denny Hamlin and 8th place finisher Chase Elliott talk about how crazy last year's race at Bristol turned out to be with Brad Keselowski still unsure about tire wear and Joey Logano sympathetic to the announcers who had to somehow keep it all straight for the fans.

Last year's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway turned chaotic with tires wearing out quicker than expected with Alex Bowman surprised the fans loved it and Chris Buescher feeling it was a bit much. Plus Kyle Larson on trying to sweep the weekend in Thunder Valley.

With a public release set for Memorial Day Weekend, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has already had a private viewing of the Prime Video four-part series about his father entitled "Earnhardt". Plus Erik Jones shakes off his big penalty and Brad Keselowski unsure how lawsuit will effect the Cup charter he's leasing for Ryan Preece.

Has the "Throwback Weekend" at Darlington Raceway lost some of its sizzle? Chase Elliott believes it has but Kyle Busch has a different read. Plus Denny Hamlin on now being only five away from reaching his goal of 61 Cup Series victories.

Admitting he didn't have the fastest car at Darlington Denny Hamlin still won giving Joe Gibb five wins in opening eight races. Meanwhile William Byron may have dominated but had to settle for second and Brandon Jones ends his Xfinity Series drought.

Feeling unfairly attacked Ross Chastain responds to Joey Logano post Martinsville criticism. Plus despite struggles Chase Elliott loves Darlington who's throwback weekend has Ryan Blaney running one of his dad's old paint schemes with an interesting back story.

A really cool Wood Brothers Racing story from 1965 Indy 500 behind the throwback paint scheme Josh Berry will have at Darlington this weekend...Plus just what we need another lawsuit and Kyle Larson explains why he's the perfect "date" for the Lady in Black.

Leading the points William Byron believes his team has been more consistent than a year ago. Plus Ryan Blaney feels more time needed to figure out the main contenders in 2025 and Kyle Busch on wanting to begin the year strong, but not too strong.

Willing to take on the world Denny Hamlin is more than willing to wear the black hat as he fights to finally capture a Cup Series championship. Plus Ryan Preece on hot streak with his new team and why Mark Garrow no longer gets into April Fool's Day like he used to.

At Martinsville Speedway Denny Hamlin was finally back to his dominating ways taking the win in the Cook Out 400 over teamate Christopher Bell and fellow Toyota driver Bubba Wallace. Plus Joey Logano on making a comeback to grab his first top-10 this season.

The first short track race of the year takes place Sunday at Martinsville Speedway and going into the CookOut 400 you'll hear from Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Ryan Blaney. Among active drivers Denny Hamlin is the biggest winner on the "Paper Clip" and find out his favorite memories.

War of words continues between attorneys in the antitrust lawsuit brought against NASCAR with 23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin disappointed by the rhetoric. Plus Ryan Preece confident heading to Martinsville. Also Kyle and Brexton Busch after their chance to race against each other.

It's been rough sledding lately on the Cup Series for Ty Gibbs and Joey Logano has empathy having gone through the same thing with the same team. Plus Denny Hamlin on how Richard Childress wrecked a Joe Gibbs Racing rental car leaving the track last Sunday.

With Hendrick Motorsports off to a hot start Kyle Larson proud all four drivers are near the top of the point standings. Plus Kyle Busch not ready to give his RCR team a grade yet and Denny Hamlin on how the new sponsorship deal with Progressive Insurance is good for his fans and JGR.

He didn't dominate for a change at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but Kyle Larson finally found a way to win on the 1.5-mile track. Also hear from runner-up Alex Bowman and third place Bubba Wallace. Plus Jeff Gordon on the Hendrick Motorsports hot start to the 2025 season.