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Barstool Sports presents Rubbin' is Racing, a NASCAR Podcast. Current NASCAR driver and fan favorite Clint Bowyer teams up with Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy, who recently became a major ambassador for the sport. Clint brings a respected point of view as the winner of 10 races in the NASCAR Cup Series, and is one of the most unfiltered drivers in the sport, while Dave has never backed down from anything or anyone. Tune in to hear everything that happens behind the wheel and behind the catch fence. New Episodes release once a week, every Thursday.

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 99 EPISODES

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    The Rubbin' Is Racing podcast is a refreshing addition to the NASCAR podcast scene. With hosts Spider and Large, it offers an entertaining and interactive experience for both new and longtime fans of the sport. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' genuine interest in NASCAR. They may not have all the historical knowledge or technical expertise, but they make up for it with their enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Their interactions with drivers, both on the track and on social media, further enhance their connection with listeners.

    The podcast excels at providing race breakdowns for those who may have missed a race. The hosts do a great job of summarizing key moments and discussing the main storylines, making it easy for listeners to catch up. Additionally, their interviews with drivers offer unique insights into their experiences on and off the track. It's always interesting to hear directly from the drivers themselves and get a glimpse into their personalities.

    However, one of the worst aspects of this podcast is that it may not cater to hardcore fans who already have extensive knowledge about NASCAR. The hosts may lack in-depth historical or technical discussions that some die-hard fans crave. While they are definitely trying their best, there are other podcasts out there that delve deeper into these aspects of the sport.

    In conclusion, The Rubbin' Is Racing podcast is worth celebrating for its dedication to NASCAR and its efforts to engage with listeners. It may not be perfect for hardcore fans seeking exhaustive analysis, but it serves as an excellent entry point for newcomers or casual fans looking to learn more about NASCAR. With Barstool's involvement and the host's enthusiasm, this podcast has the potential to bring in new audiences and contribute positively to the growth of NASCAR fandom.



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    Ross Chastain Off His Coke 600 Win, Charlotte Recap, and Nashville Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 79:42


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, Spider gets a chance to talk with Ross Chastain coming off his big watermelon smashing win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Large, Quigs, and Moonhead join in for the rest of the show to recap the weekend of racing in Charlotte and preview the upcoming weekend in the Music City. Thanks for listening!

    Jimmie Johnson Before His 700th Start & We Preview the Biggest Weekend in Motorsports

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 93:09


    On this week's episode of Rubbin, is Racing, Spider and Large continue with the interview heater and get a chance to chat with 7 time NASCAR Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson. We also recap the racing this past weekend in All Stars and preview the Biggest Weekend in Motorsports with the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on deck. Thanks for listening and have a great Memorial Day with the folks you love. Let's go racing

    Dale Earnhardt Jr + Kelley Earnhardt Miller in Studio, Kansas Recap, and All-Star Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 117:14


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, Large gets a chance to sit down with Dale Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller to discuss the upcoming Earnhardt documentary on Prime. Things get raw and Large gets valuable insight as to what it was like to be raised by such an iconic racing figure, how it wasn't always sunshine and roses, and the tremendous grief of losing a parent on a public stage. In addition to the interview, Spider, Large, and crew go 4-wide to recap Kansas and preview All-Star weekend as Spider is in Miami dog sitting for Dave Portnoy. Thanks for listening!

    Texas Recap, Trucks and Cup Series Headed to Kansas (5/9/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 73:57


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, Spider, Large, and Quigs recap the past weekend of racing at Texas Motor Speedway with Joey Logano emerging as the Sunday winner and Large contends that he might be the best driver in the series. We also preview the upcoming weekend in Kansas. No interview this week, but Dale Jr. coming next week! Be sure to head over to our YouTube to check out our Talladega Vlog too. Thanks for listening!

    Motorsports Legend Tony Stewart Gets Passionate in Studio, Talladega Recap, and Texas Preview (5/2/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 96:40


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, we are joined in the Chicago studio by three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and recent NHRA Top Fuel winner Tony Stewart. He gets quite passionate on his current feelings towards NASCAR, his current stage of his career in NHRA drag racing, and reminisces with us on some of his biggest career accomplishments. A loaded interview for the Rubbin' faithful with a motorsports legend. We also recap our weekend down in 'Dega and preview the upcoming races in Texas this weekend. Thanks for listening!

    Carson Hocevar and Talladega Preview (4/25/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 110:24


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, Spider and Large talk with Carson Hocevar, who's driving the Chili's 77 car at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend. He gives us his plan on fuel conservation (or lack thereof) and his go-to Chilis order. We also preview this big weekend coming up in Alabama, and we're bringing quite the entourage down to 'dega.

    Brandon Jones off Xfinity Win, Darlington Recap, Bristol Preview (4/11/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 75:50


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, we get a chance to chat with Xfinity Cup driver Brandon Jones following his big win over the weekend in Darlington. Spider, Large, Quigs, and Moonhead also discuss the hottest headlines in NASCAR and preview the upcoming weekend of racing in Bristol. Thanks for listening!

    Taylor Gray, Chaos in Xfinity Series, Headed to Darlington (4/4/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 81:02


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, Spider and Large chat with Xfinity Cup Driver Taylor Gray. They get the inside scoop on his career as well as the confrontation he had at the track last weekend with Sammy Smith following a massive wreck. Spider, Large, Moon, and Quigs also talk shop about the upcoming Goodyear 400 at Darlington this weekend. Thanks for listening!

    Ryan Preece, Miami-Homestead Recap, and Martinsville Preview (3/28/2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 73:44


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, Spider and Large get a chance to chat with Ryan Preece, who has been hot on the wheels to start this season. They also chop it up with our regular cohort of Moonhead and Quigs to go over this week's NASCAR headlines, recap the weekend of racing in Miami, and preview the upcoming Cookout 400 in Martinsville.

    Josh Berry, Las Vegas Recap, and Miami Weekend (3/21/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 81:13


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, the fellas get a chance to talk to Josh Berry after his first Cup Series win in Las Vegas over the weekend. We also break down this week's NASCAR headlines, including Denny Hamlin's $300,000 slot luck in Vegas.

    Christopher Bell, Phoenix Recap, and Vegas this Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 86:24


    This week on Rubbin' is Racing, Spider and Large welcome on Christopher Bell, who has grabbed a strangle hold on the NASCAR Cup Series taking home three consecutive top finishes. He's the first to do it since Jimmie Johnson in 2007. Our hosts are also joined by their usual suspects Quigs and Moonhead to recap last week's races in Phoenix and preview the upcoming battle in Las Vegas.

    Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, CotA Recap, and Pheonix Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 79:14


    On this week's show, Spider and Large go 4-wide with NASCAR Cup Drivers Noah gragson and Todd Gilliland. We also recap the races this past weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX, and preview the upcoming weekend of Xfinity and Cup racing at Phoenix Raceway.

    Top NASCAR Prospect Connor Zilisch, Atlanta Recap, and Circuit of the Americas Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 79:02


    On this week's episode of Rubbin' is Racing, the boys get a chance to talk with NASCAR's top prospect Connor Zilisch. They ask him about his upcoming Cup Series debut in Austin at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend and what kind of pressure comes along with it being a young 18 years old. They also recap their weekend experiencing the Atlanta Motor Speedway and give their picks for the races this weekend.

    Back 2 Back Daytona 500 Champion William Byron, Weekend Recap, Atlanta Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 91:29


    Large and Spider are joined by Quigs and Moonhead to recap the Daytona 500 this past weekend and go over the NASCAR news of the week. Spider shares a couple of his inside scoops, and the boys make their picks for the upcoming Atlanta races on February 21-23. Back to back Daytona 500 Champion William Byron also stops by the Barstool New York office for a sit down with Large just days after his latest win at the "Super Bowl of NASCAR."

    Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace in Studio, 2025 NASCAR Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 125:40


    Rubbin' is Racing is BACK and we're starting off hot with Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace in studio with Spider and Large for a lengthy interview before the 2025 NASCAR season. The guys also preview the upcoming season starting with the Daytona 500 this Sunday.

    Joey Logano Talks To Us After Controversial Cup Series Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 126:31


    We React To The Martinsville Playoff Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 92:22


    Parker Kligerman Tells Us What Went Wrong At Roval

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 75:38


    Justin Haley Shares His Thoughts On Spotter Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 78:13


    NASCAR Playoffs So Far: Buescher's Win & Hamlin's Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 64:25


    Chase Briscoe Shares Thoughts After Clinching Final Playoff Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 71:30


    Harrison Burton Talks With Us After Historic Race Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 100:59


    We preview the Cook Out Southern 500 in Darlington and break down all the action from the Daytona race. We're joined by Harrison Burton, who talks about his historic win at Daytona, marking Wood Brothers Racing's 100th victory. Burton also shares his thoughts on finding an open seat for next season. Tune in for an episode filled with race analysis and exclusive insights!

    We Drafted Our Dream Driver Lineups | Rubbin Is Racing S2E25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 84:19


    We recap this past Indy race before we take two weeks off for the Olympic break. Before we go though, we do a snake draft to choose our four-man Cup Series drivers that we have to keep for the next 10 YEARS! New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Alex Bowman Brought Dogs To The Interview | Rubbin Is Racing S2E24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 113:48


    We recap the Pocono race and look ahead at Indy this weekend. We are also joined by Alex Bowman, winner of the Chicago Street Race, who brought along some adorable rescue dogs! New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Should Chicago Keep the Street Race? | Rubbin Is Racing S2E23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 96:27


    We dive into the drama of the Chicago street race, including the fine on Bubba Wallace. We also go over whether the race should continue in Chicago after the rain once again impacted the event. Tune in for our expert analysis and insights! New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Tyler Reddick Tells Us He's Ready for The Chicago Street Race | Rubbin Is Racing S2E22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 99:20


    We welcome back Tyler Reddick to discuss his preparations for the Chicago street race. We also share our thoughts on the Ally 400 at Nashville Motor Speedway! New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Wet Weather Tires Save The Day In NH | Rubbin Is Racing S2E21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 80:22


    New Hampshire was a surprise all around! From Chris Bell bagging the double win, to wet weather tires keeping Sunday alive! We talk it all on this weeks episode. New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Martin Truex Jr. Announces Retirement | Rubbin Is Racing S2E20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 73:07


    The legend Martin Truex Jr. has officially announced he is retiring. We talk over our thoughts, recap Iowa, and give our picks for New Hampshire this weekend! New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Sonoma Delivers Big Time | Rubbin Is Racing S2E19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 82:19


    We recap the early stage caution fest that turned into a great race at Sonoma, talk post race celebrations, and much more in this week's episode. New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Blaney Runs Out of Gas: Final Lap Drama! | Rubbin Is Racing S2E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 77:06


    We recap one of the wildest final stages of the nascar season, talk Kyle Larson Waiver news, and preview this week's upcoming race at Sonoma. New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Coke 600 Cut Short: The Humidity Controversy | Rubbin Is Racing S2E17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 84:25


    We are absolutely LIVID after seeing the Coca-Cola 600 cut short due to "Humidity"... Also should Kyle Larson be allowed to prioritize the Indy500 over NASCAR? New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Fists Were Flying At North Wilkesboro | Rubbin Is Racing S2E16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 79:14


    This week's race was nothing crazy...Except the fact that we saw Ricky Stenhouse Jr. & Kyle Busch throw punches post All-Star Race! New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. Talks His Dad's Legacy And Covering Races Next Season | Rubbin Is Racing S2E15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 106:42


    We got a living legend on the pod this week, Dale Earnhardt Jr.! He talked the upcoming doc series on Dale Sr., his excitement to be broadcasting with Amazon and TNT next season, and who the unsung hero's of NASCAR are! New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    This Was The Closest Finish Of All Time | Rubbin Is Racing S2E14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 70:39


    We have just witnessed the closest finish in cup series history! We cover the insanity of Kansas and rank our favorite throwback paint schemes for Darlington. New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

    The NFL Is Coming For Nascar's Biggest Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 90:40


    We recapped Dover this past weekend, shared our picks for Kansas, and got into a HEATED discussion on if Daytona 500 should race before the Super Bowl. New Episodes out every Thursday during the Nascar Season.

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