PRN - Garage Pass Podcast

Christopher Bell joins to chat with Andrew Kurland about his quest to win his first Championship, off-weekend plans, and a fun speed round of random questions that may surprise you. 

For the first time since Easter, NASCAR has a weekend off from competition. How are Carson Hoecaver, Shane Van Gisbergen, Joey Logano, and others spending their off weekend? Andrew Kurland shares. 

Alex Bowman spoke for the first time since his retirement announcement last week. Hear why he is stepping away from racing after the 2027 season. 

Carson Kvapil is finally a NASCAR winner! He and team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr speak to his big win at Indianapolis. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Corey Heim becomes the second driver ever to win 2 of their first 15 starts and moves 23XI's win total for the year up to 7. We catch up with the 24-year-old in Victory Lane after a historic afternoon in Indianapolis. 

Bubba Wallace joins to look back at his 2025 Brickyard 400 win at Indianapolis and reveals why he still re-watches that race on YouTube just about every week. 

Hendrick Motorsports and Alex Bowman announced the driver of the 48 will be retiring from full-time racing at the end of the 2027 season. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Denny Hamlin has NEVER won the Brickyard 400... plus, Ryan Blaney wants to capture a win at Rodger Penske's racetrack. 

Chase Briscoe is Back Home Again In Indiana this weekend for the Brickyard 400. He previews the race. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Denny Hamlin came up one spot short of Joey Logano at North Wilkesboro. The two haven't seen eye to eye on everything in the past, but Sunday night, there was nothing but respect between the two competitors. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Joey Logano lead 323 laps Sunday night in route to his first win of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Doug Turnbull catches up with the 3 time champion in Victory Lane. 

The last time NASCAR raced at North Wilkesboro was 1996... the same year the Nintendo 64 came out. Ryan Blaney still has his from all those years ago. 

Chris Buescher was there when he, Dale Jr, and others cleaned up North Wilkesboro Speedway to preserve it for digital scans. Never did they think it would make a full comeback. Andrew Kurland reports. 

They're competitors on the track and pranksters off... Ryan Preece and Chris Buescher are at it once again. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Both SVG & Austin Hill AND Zane Smith & Carson Hocevar were called to the NASCAR Hauler this weekend... so what do they have to say about each other? Andrew Kurland reports.

Ryan Blaney puts Ford back in the win column at Echopark.  David Styles reports.

Daniel Suarez joins the show and shares why he broadcasts races with PRN, and how that can inspire others.

Chase Elliott looks back at what the fan reception was like after he won at EchoPark Speedway last summer. Andrew Kurland reports. 

This is a story you'll want to hear. One particular 4th of July Ryan Blaney was shooting off fireworks... when Dale Jr's mom had something to say about it. Blaney joins the show to share. 

After a hard fought battle, Christopher Bell came just short of what would have been his first win of the season. Hear from Bell, Bowman and Corey Heim about their days. Andrew Kurland reports.

Chase Briscoe final breaks onto the scene in 2026 with a win at NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway. David Styles reports. 

Kyle Larson joins to talk about being the dad of two racing kids. He talks to Andrew Kurland and Brad Gillie about life as a racing dad and a racer. 

NASCAR returns to Chicagoland for the first time since 2019, so what are drivers expecting? Andrew Kurland reports. 

With NASCAR being out on the West Coast, Denny Hamlin got in on the World Cup fun by attending a USMNT game!

After a hard fought battle, Chase Briscoe came up one spot short on Shane Van Gisbergen at Sonoma. He reacts to *almost* getting his first win of the season. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Shane Van Gisbergen completes the weekend sweep of Sonoma Raceway. Our very own Wendy Venturini catches up with our winner in Victory Lane.  David Styles Reports. 

Shane Van Gisbergen joins Brad Gillie & Andrew Kurland to talk about the time he and his dad raced against each other in a car swap for Red Bull. It's a story you won't want to miss. 

Sonoma marks the start of the In-Season Challenge, where Denny Hamlin hopes to make it further than the first round this time. Andrew Kurland reports. 

As NASCAR heads to Sonoma this weekend, Michael McDowell previews the action. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Jesse Love spoke to the media for the first time this past weekend about his move to the Cup series for the 2027 season. Andrew Kurland reports. 

It was Heim time at NASCAR San Diego's debut this past weekend. Hear from the race-winning driver as Andrew Kurland reports. 

The time is here! The highly anticipated San Diego race is this weekend, and Shane Van Gisbergen shares his thoughts on the track layout. Tyler Reddick also weighs in on what he thinks of the new track. 

With a brand new course coming to NASCAR in San Diego this weekend, drivers share how they are preparing for the race, and what their takeaways are on the track layout. Andrew Kurland reports. 

This one is about pet peeves! What's the worst question Andrew Kurland could ask NASCAR drivers Ryan Blaney & Chase Briscoe before the race? Both drivers share in a lighthearted edition of Garage Pass. 

After his vicious crash at Michigan a few weeks ago, Christopher Bell will race the NASCAR San Diego street course this weekend with a fractured left wrist. He provides an update on the healing process and shares what type of challenge this weekend will be for him. Andrew Kurland reports. 

Denny Hamlin makes it three in a row at Pocono Raceway Sunday, we catch up with winner as he relishes this rare accomplishment. David Styles Reports 

PRN is reporting live from Spire Motorsports, chatting with their drivers and crew chiefs at the halfway point in the season. Andrew Kurland and Brad Gillie talk to NASCAR Cup drivers Carson Hocevar and Michael McDowell, along with the brilliant minds in their crew chief staff. It gets off the rails, and you won't want to miss this one. 

Can Denny Hamlin win 3 races in a row for the first time in his NASCAR career? Andrew Kurland reports in a Pocono weekend preview. 

Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott had a nasty crash on lap 148 at Michigan last Sunday, where Bell fractured his left wrist during the impact. He will still plan on racing in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono this weekend. 

Team Owner Richard Childress spoke to the media this past weekend, and spoke to the legacy that Kyle Busch left behind. 

Denny Hamlin as the top of his game, as he claims career victory number 63 at Michigan. David Styles for PRN's Garage Pass

As NASCAR heads to Michigan, Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell size up the 2 mile track at Michigan. Even though results aren't there on paper for Christopher Bell, he is looking forward to tackling Michigan this weekend. Andrew Kurland reports. 

AJ Allmendinger sits down with Andrew Kurland and Brad Gillie to reminisce on the craziest fan reaction he's ever received after a win. With NASCAR headed to Michigan this weekend, AJ looks back at why his 2021 victory there was so special. 

Justin Allgaier did what not many people can say they've done: win a NASCAR race on Saturday night and run a triathlon on Sunday morning. He talks about his experience on today's show. 

Andrew Kurland caught up with Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe right after the race, after their thrilling last-lap battle with teammate Denny Hamlin for the win at Nashville. 

Denny Hamlin finally captures a victory at Nashville Superspeedway for career win number 62. David Styles reports with a victory lane interview from PRN's Wendy Venturini.

Ryan Blaney picked his first win of the season last year at Nashville Superspeedway. We asked him what he remembers most about the victory. David Styles for PRN's Garage Pass 

As NASCAR heads to Nashville this weekend, Andrew Kurland and Brad Gillie talk to Bubba Wallace about his musical abilities. 

Ross Chastain was victorious on Saturday after a fog & rain shortened race. Andrew Kurland reports. 

After the heartbreaking loss the NASCAR community experienced last week in the passing of Kyle Busch, Coach Joe Gibbs came into the media center to share his condolences and favorite Kyle Busch stories. 

After a rain soaked weekend of honor and remembrance at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daniel Suarez is your Coca Cola 600 Champion. David Styles reports.