PRN - Garage Pass Podcast

The championship chase brings out the best in Christopher Bell and his Joe Gibbs team. Counting Bristol they've now won a Playoff race three of the last four seasons. Plus Ross Chastain confident heading into the second round and Chase Briscoe on why he can't say "no" to a race fan.

With the extreme tire wear at Bristol the fans wound up loving the round one Cup Series cut-off and Christopher Bell was thrilled to finally win in Thunder Valley. His team owner Joe Gibbs set a record and unfortunately Josh Berry set a new mark for futility.

The Cup Series Playoff round one cut-off race at Bristol Motor Speedway makes Joey Logano and Christopher Bell nervous despite having a decent point cushion. Chase Elliott hoping to improve one spot from last year's runner-up in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race which Kyle Larson totally dominated.

Given his struggles at Bristol Motor Speedway it's a good thing Tyler Reddick has a nice cushion going into Saturday night's cut off race. Joey Logano has struggled there lately as well and Kyle Busch looking for a ninth win in Thunder Valley. Plus Ryan Blaney happy his baby boy will arrive during the off-season.

Tough to satisfy Austin Cindric is just above the cut line heading for the cut-off race at Bristol whcih William Byron is trying to treat business as usual. Plus Ryan Preece can't understand people's surprise and Denny Hamlin on Bill Murray wanting to talk at a very inconvenient time.

Even though he accepted Kyle Larson apology Ryan Blaney admits he's not about to forget getting spun out in St. Louis. Plus Christopher Bell gets hot on the cool down lap, Shane Van Gisbergen frustrated by Playoff performance and Denny Hamlin on why he's still wracking up wins at age 44.

In St. Louis at World Wide Technology Raceway Denny Hamlin checked off a number of boxes including a milestone win for Toyota and riling up the soldout crowd. Teammate Chase Briscoe is off to a great Playoff start too but Austin Cindric is on the bubble heading into the Bristol cut-off race.

Next up for round one in the Cup Series Playoff is race two at World Wide Technology Raceway and we hear from defending winner Austin Cindric. Plus Chase Elliott on Hendrick Motorsports struggles in St. Louis, Kyle Busch advice for teammate Austin Dillon and Joey Logano looking out the windshield.

Off to a strong start Bubba Wallace is ready to make a deep Playoff run as he heads to Gateway with Ryan Blaney. Plus Ty Gibbs says tough love over the radio between him and Chris Gabehart no big deal and Carson Hocevar on giving rapper IShowSpeed a ride he'll never forget.

If they remain "open teams" for the remainder of the season what NASCAR doesn't have to pay 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports could mean a windfall for the other teams but Ryan Preece insists he's not paying attention to the court battle. Michael McDowell says non-Playoff teams need keep up and Chase Briscoe explains why his son wound up crying over last year's Southern 500 win.

Laps led at Darlington put Chase Briscoe in the same conversation with two Hall of Famers and put a smile on the face of team owner Joe Gibbs. Southern 500 allowed Tyler Reddick to make up a lot of Playoff ground. Plus Denny Hamlin on it not being easy striving for a championship and dealing with a lawsuit.

Second straight Southern 500 victory was a breezy easy for Chase Briscoe who was joined in victory lane by his young son Brooks. Tyler Reddick was a runner-up again at Darlington and hear from the Legacy Motor Club teammates Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek who came home third and fourth.

The Cook Out Southern 500 opens up the Cup Series Playoff and going for the title Chase Briscoe is the defending winner. Also hear how Chase Elliott and Shane Van Gisbergen look at the 10-race championship chase. Plus Denny Hamlin has set a big end of year goal.

For the sixth time Darlington Raceway hosting the opening race in Cup Series Playoff with Joey Logano hoping to win back-to-back championships. If you think Josh Berry will make an early Playoff exit think again. Plus Bubba Wallace wondering about Dover getting All-Star race and Austin Cindric on learning to be an Italian chef.

The regular season went by in a blur with Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson talking about the Cup Series Playoff getting underway at Darlington. Plus Connor Zilisch knows he's come a long way in a short period of time and Ross Chastain all smiles when it comes to the championship race next season moving back to Homestead-Miami Speedway.

If it hasn't already Guru Garrow believes anti-trust lawsuit brought against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports is about to get really ugly. Plus Austin Cindric loves second off weekend on the 2026 schedule and Ryan Blaney rolling with the Playoff about to start.

Despite a DNF nearly every four races, Ryan Blaney's Daytona win still allowed him to finish second in the Cup Series regular season standings. Josh Berry also made the Playoff despite finishing 21st in driver points and runner-up Daniel Suarez hoping to win again before he leaves Trackhouse Racing.

Saturday night the Cup Series regular season comes to a close at Daytona, the same track in began in February. Hear what Kyle Busch, William Byron, and Chris Buescher have to say going into Coke Zero Sugar 400. Plus Bubba Wallace on making this trip to Florida pressure free.

With the entire 2026 Cup Series schedule released get their take on it from Guru Garrow and NASCAR Executive VP Ben Kennedy. Plus the sport has lost another giant and Carson Hocevar, like many other drivers, knows it's all or nothing to make the Playoff Saturday night at Daytona.

With the Cup Series Playoff on the horizon Bubba Wallace is on a roll and so is Chase Briscoe. Plus with regular season title clinched William Byron travels to Daytona hoping to bank some goodwill for the final 10 races and when he wins again Ross Chastain won't hesitate to climb on top of his car.

Following his most recent Cup Series win Austin Dillon admitted he treasures trips to victory lane more than he did when his racing career started. Plus Ryan Preece on how all three RFK Racing drivers will work to get one in the Playoff and Kyle Larson on where the season stands for "we and he".

This time no late yellow and no controversy as Austin Dillon wins second straight Cup Series race at Richmond. Runner-up Alex Bowman didn't get cut any slack by other drivers in the closing laps and is now on the bubble to make the Playoff. Plus, Corey Heim claims another Craftsman Truck Series regular season title.

After controversial finish last August Austin Dillon hopes to get second straight victory at Richmond and this time become Playoff eligible.Teammate Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin also grilled about this year's Cook Out 400. Plus William Byron believes regular season title fight preparing him for a championship run.

Despite being over one year since racing at Richmond Joey Logano doesn't think the track will change. Also hear from Ross Chastain and Ryan Preece going into the Cook Out 400. Plus Brad Keselowski still nervous over the baby watch with wife Paige.

In can't be easy to battle with teammate William Byron for the Cup Series regular season title but Chase Elliott their relationship remain strong. Plus Kyle Busch trying end long losing drought to find a way into Playoff and Shane Van Gisbergen has no regrets making the move from New Zealand to the United States.

Inking Shane Van Gisbergen to a new deal was a "no brainer" for Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks and why SVG's Watkins Glen victory lane different and special. Plus Connor Zilisch on what he was thinking just before and just after his face plant following his latest Xfinity Series win.

In winning at Watkins Glen Shane Van Gisbergen only the third Cup driver to four road races in a row. Meanwhile Chris Buescher top-five increased his cut line advantage, Ryan Blaney had his best road course race of the year and Justin Marks feeling fortunate Connor Zilisch wasn't hurt worse during his bizarre victory lane accident.

Looking back Shane Van Gisbergen mad at himself for losing at Watkins Glen last September and Chris Buescher would love to beat him again. Despite recent success Denny Hamlin believes SVG is beatable and Chase Elliott admits he'd rather be the "chased" not the "chaser".

At Watkins Glen Kyle Busch would love to match favorite Shane Van Gisbergen doesn't think he can. Also hear from SVG about what he thought was a disappointing weekend a year ago. Plus Christopher Bell unconcerned about recent slump and Kyle Larson on battling teammates for regular season title.

At Watkins Glen Shane Van Gisbergen may be the overwhelming favorite but Michael McDowell believes he can beat him. Plus Ty Gibbs on how Sunday race strategy is an imperfect science and Bubba Wallace hot streak making 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan a a very happy man.

Admitting it had begun to wear on his team William Byron glad they won again before heading into the Playoff. Plus John Hunter Nemechek feels like he's closing in on first Cup win and Ryan Blaney thinks road race next season on the San Diego Naval Base will make a big splash.

Lessons learned fueled William Byron win at Iowa Speedway with Chase Briscoe the bridesmaid...again. Plus Brad Keselowski nearly won which would have upset the Playoff "apple cart" his two teammates and Bubba Wallace gets third straight top-10 the hard way.

The Cup Series planting at Iowa Speedway Sunday with Chase Elliott the point leader going in. Also hear why Ryan Blaney victory lane a year ago was really crowded and Denny Hamlin uncharacteristically didn't finish top-5. Plus Brad Keselowski feels all three RFK Racing drivers can make the Playoff.

After winning three times last season Tyler Reddick is still searching for his first victory this year. Plus Christopher Bell looking forward to Iowa despite what happened the first time around and the Cookie Monster would like to see a street race...on Sesame Street.

The first in-season tournament a success but Denny Hamlin has some ideas on how to improve. Plus Alex Bowman on his place in the points and Guru Garrow says NASCAR made the right move in suspending Austin Hill, who probably wishes he had an angry split-second back.

Love him or hate him, and there doesn't seem to be anything in between, Bubba Wallace got to experience all those emotions again after winning Brickyard 400. Plus Dale Jr. on his Xfinity Series team reaching 100 wins and with wife expecting Brad Keselowski doesn't feel he'll need a contigency plan.

Running the race of his life Bubba Wallace claims his first Brickyard 400 and runner-up Kyle Larson respects the winner's performance. Plus Ty Gibbs on winning first ever in-season tournament and Denny Hamlin closing in on top of the regular season standings despite missing a race.

Having won three other Crown Jewel races, Denny Hamlin on a mission this weekend to win the Brickyard 400 along with teammate Chase Briscoe who grew up about 73 miles away from Indy. Plus teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson, who got to "kiss the bricks" last July.

For the first time Chase Briscoe feels he has legit shot to win Brickyard 400 and Alex Bowman looks back at living in Indy. Plus we hear from point leader Chase Elliott and NASCAR VP Ben Kennedy on next season's race in San Diego.

A rear view camera or a spotter you shouldn't have both according to Kyle Busch. After a hard sprint car crash Kyle Larson regretted telling Rick Hendrick to tune in. Plus Austin Cindric on heading to the Brickyard and Carson Hocevar doesn't need the "I'm sorry" phone call.

There appears to be a great deal of chaos in the life of Denny Hamlin, both good and not so good, and he explains why through it all he continues to win. Plus more on what the bottom seed Ty Dillon thinks about making it to the final race in the in-season tournament.

Surviving two over times Denny Hamlin has now gone back-to-back on the Monster Mile and grabbed his fourth win of the season. Also hear from runner-up Chase Briscoe and third place Alex Bowman. Plus Ty Dillon has made it to the final pairing in the million dollar in-season tournament.

The fight for the Cup Series regular season title is tight going into Dover with Kyle Larson in the hunt with two other Hendrick Motorsports teammates. Plus Denny Hamlin out to defend last year's win, Ty Dillon out to make the championship race in the in-season tournament and Joey Logano remembers a rude introduction to the Monster Mile.

Stage points are the reason Kyle Busch is in such a precarious Playoff position with only a half dozen races left in regular season. Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher give us insight on the "Monster Mile" with the Cup Series heading for Dover, DE. Plus Jimmie Johnson on the court fight with Rick Ware Racing.

The big trial in the anti-trust lawsuit 23XI Racing filed against NASCAR won't come until December and Denny Hamlin unconcerned NASCAR has won the latest legal skirmishes. Plus Michael McDowell on his only path to the Playoff and Joey Logano admits like the rest of us he likes to watch the pit road fights.

Almost unbeatable on the road courses, Shane Van Gisbergen admits his oval track performance is a work in progress. Also hear from JGR's Chris Gabehart on what triggered Sonoma pit road fight. Plus when it comes to latest deal with Alex Bowman Bubba Wallace taking the blame and paying the bill.

In a record breaking performance at Sonoma Raceway Shane Van Gisbergen grabbed his third straight road race victory with runner-up Chase Briscoe happy he was second best. Plus by bulling his way past Alex Bowman in the final turn, the in-season tournament's last seed 32nd ranked Ty Dillon has surprisingly made the Final Four.

Heading into Sunday's Toyota-Save Mart 350 Kyle Larson has won two of the last four years at Sonoma Raceway while Christopher Bell struggles. Plus Shane Van Gisbergen on difference between fans from U.S. and those from "down under" and Guru Garrow makes Final Four picks for the in-season tournament.

Going into Sonoma, where he was the 2024 runner-up, Michael McDowell looking for redemption following disappointment in Chicago. Plus hear from Zane Smith going into the Toyota Save Mart 350 as well as Kyle Busch who's just below the cut line and Tyler Reddick, who's way above it.

Last weekend Daniel Suarez opened up on his break-up at the end of the season after five years with Trackhouse Racing and it's owner Justin Marks. Plus A.J. Allmendinger talks about his Playoff situation and Joey Logano heads to LA Thursday for the ESPN ESPY Awards.

With three Cup wins Shane Van Gisbergen proud to now be the top foreign winner in Series history while his team owner Justin Marks talks about the decision to end his deal with Daniel Suarez. Plus Ty Dillon pulling in-season tournament upsets and gaining new fans.