PRN - Garage Pass Podcast

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.

Once again Shane Van Gisbergen blew into the Windy City and took the streets of Chicago by storm with his team owner Justin Marks explaining the New Zealand driver's international impact. Plus hear from top-5 Tyler Reddick and a puzzled Alex Bowman who got tangled up with Bubba Wallace for the second year in a row.

Zigzagging between skyscrapers NASCAR's best taking on the streets of Chicago including last July's winner Alex Bowman. Also hear from year one victor Shane Van Gisbergen and the runner-up 12 months ago Tyler Reddick. Plus growing up Ryan Blaney reveals where he watched fireworks on and off the track.

This could be the third and final year NASCAR races on the streets of Chicago with Shane Van Gisbergen and Erik Jones saying they'll miss the Windy City. Plus Zane Smith talks racing with skyscrapers as the landscape and A.J. Allmendinger remembers Fourth of July celebrations from his younger years.

The fact Trackhouse Racing breaking up with Daniel Suarez no surprise. Ty Gibbs has high expectations going into Chicago with Ryan Preece trying to get back above the cut line. Plus Ross Chastain remembers where he spent the Fourth of July many times growing up in Florida.

In winning on his home track EchoPark Speedway Chase Elliott said the fans made him feel like a rock star. Plus Chris Buescher in good shape to make Cup Series Playoff on points but is still thinking win to get in and Kyle Busch now knows that's his only path to make the cut.

In a wildly exciting race at EchoPark Speedway Chase Elliott grabbed his first win of the season and punched his ticket to the Playoff. Also hear from the man who pushed him to victory Alex Bowman, runner-up Brad Keselowski and a trio of drivers involved in a massive pile-up.

When it comes to EchoPark Speedway Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. describes the track the same way former great Sterling Marlin once described Bristol. Plus hear from Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell going into Quaker State 400 and the in-season tournament's number one seed Denny Hamlin doesn't like his chances.

Has a hybrid of Daytona and Talladega Kyle Larson knows the action Saturday night at EchoPark Speedway will be intense and Daniel Suarez weighs in on trying to win the Quaker State 400. Plus Michael McDowell thinks he has a chance to be upset winner of the five race in-season tournament.

They didn't have a problem at Pocono, but Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. made it clear last weekend after one two many run-ins with Carson Hocevar payback is coming. Plus Austin Cindric on the first ever in-season tournament for the Cup Series and Kyle Busch knows his only road to the Playoff now is down victory lane.

The brackets and seedings having been set for NASCAR's version of "March Madness"..the first ever Cup Series in-season tournament and Denny Hamlin is predicting a lot of upsets. Plus teams who signed new Cup Series charter agreement caught in the crossfire and Chase Briscoe on why he wasn't jumping for joy after winning Pocono.

It took him longer than he wanted but at Pocono Chase Briscoe finally broke into victory lane for Joe Gibbs, who's believed all along the Indiana driver was the right pick to replace retired Martin Truex, Jr. Plus hear from Chase Elliott and Chris Buescher on how they feel about being above the cut line to make Playoff on points.

The race to the Playoff gets underway Sunday at Pocono, a track that's special to defending winner Ryan Blaney. Plus hear how Austin Dillon and Chase Elliott feel the "Tricky Triangle" is fun to run and Shane Van Gisbergen ready to roll on a track described as a road course with only left hand turns.

NASCAR is heading to Pocono this weekend where Brad Keselowski had one of the most memorable wins in his Cup career broken bones and all. Plus after watching "pre-season testing" Wednesday night for the Richard Childress Carolina Cowboys Austin Dillon tells us how tough his bull riders really are.

In the eye of the storm for making insensitive remarks about Mexico City and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. promising payback for the latest run in Carson Hocevar says its a fine line between being reckless and racing hard. Plus Denny Hamlin on his team taking a loss in court and Ryan Preece considers Pocono a part of New England.

Honored to be Mexico City grand marshal Jeff Gordon wishes NASCAR had gone there when could have raced south of the border. Plus Daniel Suarez on the weekend exceeding expectations, Dale Jr. happy the Mexican driver won in his car and Shane Van Gisbergen working hard to be more than a road racing specialist.

To no one's surprise Shane Van Gisbergen wins the first Cup Series race in Mexico City by a whopping margin. Also hear from second and third place finishers Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott. Plus Daniel Suarez on the Mexican fans cheering him on to the Xfinity Series victory.

Cup Series is making maiden run in Mexico City and Daniel Suarez badly wants to win Sunday. Plus Michael McDowell on NASCAR's first podium celebration, A.J. Allmendinger shrugs of past experience at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and Chase Elliott feels drivers will be affected racing at high altitude.

According to Joey Logano NASCAR should get a lot of credit for adding Mexico City to the Cup schedule. Plus Chase Briscoe on racing at such a high elevation, Chris Buescher on learning a new road course, and Ross Chastain doesn't need to learn Spanish language as long as he has teammate Daniel Suarez.

The NASCAR Cup Series is getting ready to race in Mexico City for the first time and all eyes will be focused on native son Daniel Suarez. Plus Bubba Wallace on his pre-race prep, Christopher Bell on racing at altitude and to get south of the border Alex Bowman had to do something on his own.

After NASCAR won the latest round in the anti-trust lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, Brad Keselowski weighs in. Plus how A.J. Allmendinger feels about being just below the Playoff cut line and Denny Hamlin ready to miss Mexico City for the birth of his third child.

A third win at Michigan and on the season proves to Denny Hamlin he's currently defeating "father time". Also hear from a disappointed runner-up Chris Buescher, and a pretty happy Bubba Wallace. Plus when Carson Hocevar took the lead Sunday he did something he doesn't normally do.

The Heritage Trophy that'll go to the winning manufacturer at Michigan Sunday is a big deal explains Ryan Blaney and William Byron. Plus Denny Hamlin on what cooler temps might mean this weekend and Chase Elliott surprised the two-mile oval doesn't really change from year to year.

Wanting to win there again for himself and his team Joey Logano also says the manufacturer trophy that goes to winner at Michigan is a big deal. Plus Chris Buescher above the cut line but doesn't want to talk about it and Erik Jones looking forward to racing in his home state.

A solid fifth in the driver standings Chase Elliott determined to get the job done, to win a race and stage. Carson Hocevar now has two runner-ups in his sophomore year and looking for more. Plus when it comes to naming his baby Denny Hamlin is just going to wing it.

Winning with runway still left in the Cup Series regular season has put his brain at ease according to Ryan Blaney. Plus Brad Keselowski on the impact of his driver Chris Buescher getting points back and Bubba Wallace handling difficulties with a new outlook on life.

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.