SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show

Kenny and Crash share the legend of motorsports pioneer "Big Daddy" Don Garlits. Hear the astounding story about how he revolutionized drag racing, why he believes Richard Petty is the epitome of the American Dream, and even about aliens, in one of the greatest sit downs in SpeedFreaks 25-year history.

In this two-part Freak Flashback, see how far back Tony Stewart goes with SpeedFreaks. First, the NASCAR Hall of Famer debates the merits of the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 back in the ESPN 2 days on stage with the whole crew. Then. Stewart and Gary Scelzi face off in a must-see back-and-forth for who is the better racer and manliest man!

More than a legend of motorsport, Mario Andretti had been a friend of Freak Nation since its inception 25 years ago. In this two-parter, Scatt Mann first talks with Andretti about being a grandfather to Marco as he transitions into racing, then Kenny and Crash share a wholesome yet hilarious moment with the G.O.A.T at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Before Jimmie Johnson was a seven-time champion, he was a young gun from California with an elite talent for racing. Scatt Mann caught up with the NASCAR Hall of Famer prior to his ascension to being one of the greatest drivers of all-time to find let people know just who the "real" Jimmie Johnson is and his fire to be perfect.

Buckle up, and get ready to buckle over, for 25 years worth of pure gold between Kenny Sargent, Crash Gladys and NHRA legend John Force. Even more impressive than his on-track resume, is Force's fun, care-free and candid attitude.

Turn up and join the party as SpeedFreaks celebrates 25 years of being the boldest motorsport-entertainment show on the airwaves and across television sets. Take a trip down memory lane, as Kenny Sargent and Crash Gladys break out a killer curation of classic interviews, while reminiscing about a quarter-century of breaking the media mold. No celebration would be complete without a visit from Statt Mann!

A tipsy Alex Palou checks in from Road America after a staggering sixth win through nine IndyCar races in 2025. Kenny and Crash get the scoop on what it's like for him to strategize with his crew during races, and the difference in being "grumpy" with his team and his wife. The three-time champ dishes if it's easy being as humble as he comes across, even through his success, as well as being a father and how to teach dealing with failure.

Kyle "Don't Call Me Kirk" Kirkwood is all smiles, following his wild win at World Wide Technology Raceway. Find out how one of IndyCar's most opportunistic drivers in 2025 scored his first P1 on an oval and how he feels about what should be a very favorable schedule ahead in his pursuit of points leader Alex Palou. More than a badass open-wheel driver, learn about how serious the Jupiter, Fla., 26-year-old is about big-game fishing and his thoughts on the IndyCar vs. F1 debate.

Reigning NHRA Funny Car champ Austin Prock drops by the Lucas Oil Studio, following his second consecutive win at the Virginia Nationals. Pilot of the "Prock Rocket" takes Kenny and Crash through his victorious run, sharing how he was able to overcome an afternoon scorcher, while looking ahead to a potential celebratory hangover.

It's about Freakin' time! The crew is back in the Lucas Oil Studio, aiming to crack what many considered to be a conspiracy-filled weekend in NASCAR at Pocono surrounding Dale Jr. and Joe Gibbs Racing. Take a victory lap, as both Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou drop by following their IndyCar wins at World Wide Technology Raceway and Road America, as well as the fastest man in Funny Car at the NHRA Virginia Nationals, Austin Prock. This and much more on a fun, loud and awesome edition of SpeedFreaks.

Katherine Legge catches up with Kenny, as she gets ready for her NASCAR Cup Series debut on a familiar discipline -- a road course. Having raced at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit previously, in addition to winning multiple races across various series on these style tracks, she reveals if there's more comfortability for her going into Mexico City. Also find out how she's adjusting to her "NASCAR era," and if she's been more welcomed by her peers.

Kyle Busch and Kenny reunite for a little Lucas Oil rendezvous ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series debut in Mexico City. KFB recounts his win at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez course back in 2008 and how that moment meant just as much back then as it does over 15 years later. The two-time champ takes listeners for a lap around the 2.42-mile track and provides perspective on the cultural impact of racing south of the border.

Vamos, Freak Nation! The crew comes at you live from Mexico City, World Wide Technology and the Lucas Oil Studios in what was a wild Sunday across motorsports. Kenny give his perspective on NASCAR competing south of the border, with Katherine Legge and Kyle Busch dropping by. Crash and Cole also check in from WWT Raceway, where they react to the IndyCar race playing out live. Don't miss this freakin' jam-packed show!

Kenny and Crash catch up with J.R. Todd following his emotional win from a back-up car in the NHRA New England Nationals. The Funny Car veteran talks about patience and persistence through changes, the schedule ahead, and whether there's pressure on him and sponsor DHL in drag racing with Alex Palou's immaculate run in IndyCar.

Newest member of the "300 Round Win Club" Brittany Force stops by following her Top Fuel win against Tony Stewart in the NHRA New England Nationals. The daughter of the legendary John Force talks about feeding off her teammates' success, her driving force behind winning and joining prestigious company among female drag racers.

IndyCar's Kyle Kirkwood stops by the Lucas Oil Studio following his win at the Detroit Grand Prix. The 26-year-old takes Kenny and Crash through his drive to his second win of the season, how drivers have had to adapt to the physicality of street course racing, as well as his thoughts on the summer schedule grind.

Buckle up Freak Nation! The crew brings the heat as they recap a wild day in motorsports from the Lucas Oil Studios. Hear raw reactions following divisively received NASCAR race in Nashville, in addition to what went right in IndyCar's return to Detroit with winner Kyle Kirkwood joining the show. NHRA gets a ton of love, as New England Nationals winners Brittany Force and J.R. Todd drop in to breakdown this success day at the drags.

Rico Abreu took time out of his busy schedule, beating down on the High Limit Racing Series competition, to drop by the Lucas Oil Studio and discuss his current stretch of dominance in dirt racing. Find out what's been the difference-maker for him and his team as of late, his thoughts on his buddy Kyle Larson and why he feels his peers may view him as the Team Penske "cheater" of the dirt racing scene.

Crash Gladys caught up with three-time IndyCar Champion Alex Palou following the biggest win of his career in the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Not only was his victory in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing the first oval win of his career -- it was his fifth victory in six starts this season! Find out how the Chip Ganassi Racing driver remains so humble through his dominance, why he didn't go all-out with his milk celebration and so much more in this cant-miss interview with the living embodiment of EXCELLENCE!

"The Greatest Day in Motorsports" demands only the best from The Freaks, as they recap a wild Memorial Day Weekend of racing. Crash and Richie call in from the iconic Brickyard, bringing with them Indianapolis 500 Champion Alex Palou. Kenny and Cole hold down the fort at the Lucas Oil Studio to go over the Coca-Cola 600, as the crew debates the merits of each crown jewel event and the excellence of the latest driver to be immortalized in motorsports' history. Don't miss a conversation with the hottest driver in High Limit Racing right now in Rico Abreu, as well as a collection of wild interviews with various IndyCar drivers ahead of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Josef Newgarden calls into SpeedFreaks, pumped up to promote IndyCar's return to World Wide Technology Raceway -- a track in which he basically owns with five career victories. The two-time champ comments on the state of racing on ovals, in addition to embracing the competition level across the series and his go-to burger joint.

The Freaks get up close and personal with Harrison Burton for the first time, while he dives into his close up with Netflix's "NASCAR: Full Speed" docuseries. Get to know more about the 24-year-old Cup Series winner at Daytona International Speedway, including what it was like growing up with Jeff Burton as a father and mentor. Returning to the developmental ranks in 2025, the second-generation racer get candid about his career path and more.

Alex Palou catches up with Kenny and Crash to discuss the Indianapolis 500 in the midst of his historically successful and near-perfect start to the 2025 season. The three-time champ dives into the weight of the greatest spectacle in motorsports for drivers and teams, and if it ever wavers as their careers continue. Find out the similarities between taking care of his one-year-old daughter and his Indy 500 race car, as well as his morning routine while living at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a full month.

The Freaks return with a brand-new show, recapping a wildly dominating weekend in motorsports between NASCAR and IndyCar. With Kyle Larson and Alex Palou showing out in their respective series, the crew debates who is the modern-day motorsports G.O.A.T. Indianapolis Grand Prix winner and three-time champ Palou checked in with Crash and Kenny ahead of his fourth win this season at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, as well as Team Penske's Josef Newgarden and "NASCAR: Full Speed" star Harrison Burton.

NHRA Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon radios into the Lucas Oil Studio to talk with Kenny and Crash after winning the 1000th Top Fuel race at Charlotte. Find out if one can feel the difference in speed when crossing the 340-mph barrier and how the 2013 champion has been able to stay ahead of his competition in 2025.

Four-time superspeedway winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. calls into the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss the state of racing on drafting tracks with the Gen-7 car, following NASCAR's trip to Talladega. The driver for HYAK Motorsports also got into how he's preparing for the 28-week marathon to the 2025 finale and how fatherhood has impacted him as a person and racer.

Super-sub Kyle Larson caught up with Kenny at Texas Motor Speedway, following his fill-in win driving the No. 88 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The 2021 champion also got into his busy schedule at the Lone Star State, which included racing twice in his and Brad Sweet's High Limit Racing Series.

Paul Wolfe drops by to discuss the No. 22 team's gutsy win at Texas Motor Speedway. Kenny gets the scoop on the championship winning crewe chief's strategy and mindset for conquering the 1.5-mile track for the team's first win of the 2025 season.

Who's laughing now?! Kenny caught up with three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano following his emphatic win at Texas Motor Speedway. Learn how "Sliced Bread" wheeled his No. 22 back to victory lane and why people love to hate a winner.

Kenny catches up with NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick ahead of his induction into the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame. The 2014 champion talks about learning to embrace the moment more, any potential of him reuniting with Tony Stewart in an NHRA Top Fuel dragster and revisits the infamous Ron Hornaday vs. Kyle Busch incident at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Freaks return with a Texas-sized show, breaking down NASCAR's latest race in the Lone Star State. Kenny checks in from Fort Worth with race-winning driver Joey Logano, as well as crew chief Paul Wolfe following their epic performance at the 1.5-mile track, with super-sub Kyle Larson also dropping by after laying a beat-down on the Xfinity Series field. The fun continues with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., NHRA Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon and Kevin Harvick ahead of his induction into the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame.

Crash caught up with Lucas Oil ally Kyle Busch ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Find out what's on the two-time champ's racing bucket list at 39 years old and how his pre-race preparations may have changed over the course of a 21-year career.

Newly minted NHRA winner and multi-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to talk about his Top Fuel victory, while also getting deep with Kenny and Crash on fatherhood. In this can't-miss conversation, listeners will see a whole different side of "Smoke," sure to leave them smiling. Catch the entire sit-down @OfficialSpeedFreaks on YouTube.

The Freaks are back and recharged, ready to break down Austin Cindric's win at Tame-adega. While one of NASCAR's ultimate wild cards ran fairly clean, do fans have a right to be angry, or are people just looking for something to complain about at this point? There's also lots of love to go around for internet sensation Cleetus McFarland after his third-place ARCA finish and trip down Talladega Boulevard. Tony Stewart joins the show following his first NHRA Top Fuel win at Las Vegas, as well as two-time NASCAR champ and Lucas Oil athlete Kyle Busch.

Austin Cindric pops in with Freak Nation to talk about his all-in approach to NASCAR. From racing in triple digits to shooting triple digits on the green, the Team Penske driver gets candid about detaching from his phone by hitting the golf course. In typical Austin fashion, he also gets a little philosophical on the state of the Gen-7 car and how to improve the quality of racing (or if it's even needed).

Tyler Reddick drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to recount his near-win at Darlington Raceway, and to pick a bone with Kenny and Crash about a potential SpeedFreaks jinx?! The driver for 23XI Racing divulges his dynamic on and off the track with team owner Denny Hamlin, and dishes if he'll ever return to the dirt racing scene.

Kyle Kirkwood checks in with Crash Gladys following his huge victory in the 50th Long Beach Grand Prix. The driver for Andretti Global shares how he held of reigning champion Alex Palou and won his second street course race in Southern California from the pole.

The Freaks are back and breaking down Kyle Larson's dominant performance from Bristol, while pondering what NASCAR should do with its severe lack of entertainment surrounding short track racing. Crash calls in from California and catches up with Long Beach Gran Prix winner Kyle Kirkwood, as Austin Cindric and Tyler Reddick also pop by the Lucas Oil Studio. Stick around for a tribute to NASCAR Public Relations legend Jon Edwards and find out who emerged victorious in Beat The Freaks!

The Freaks are out in full force, as they relive what was William Byron bore-fest at Darlington Raceway before Denny Hamlin found a way to go back-to-back. Find out who Kenny, Crash, Richie and Cole draft for their Motorsports Mount "Freak-more," while NHRA Funny Car points leader Jack Beckman joins the show, along with NASCAR Truck Series Champion Zane Smith, and Monster Jam badasses Tristian England and Todd LeDuc.

Three-time Monster Jam champ and Digatron driver Tristan England caught up with Kenny in the midst of a heated points battle to discuss his "controlled chaos" driving style and how Dale Earnhardt Jr. influences his post-race decompression. Two-time champ Todd LeDuc crashes the interview and weighs being the bad guy vs. nice guy as the pilot of Megalodon, as well as pushing each other to be better with badass and fun-spirited competition.

Former NHRA World Champion and current Funny Car points leader Jack Beckman joins the Freaks for a wildly insightful and entertaining conversation ahead of the Four-Wide Nationals at Las Vegas. How does the driver for John Force Racing balance full-time racing, while also repairing elevators in his free time? What's his mindset and approach to the unique four-wide drag strip in Sin City? This is sit down you don't want to miss!

Zane Smith stops by to speak with the Freaks about his fast start with Front Row Motorsports, which he attributes to fun and friendships within the three-team organization. The former NASCAR Truck Series Champion relives being the kid who once won the closest finish in ARCA Menards Series history to now competing in the highest form of stock car racing in the Cup Series.

Graham Rahal gets blunt with Kenny and Crash on the state of IndyCar following shockingly low numbers from the second race of the season, and what he deems "inconsistent" and "negative" reporting from journalists across social media. The series veteran tackles marketing, the schedule and goes to bat for The Thermal Club following passionate fan reactions to the most recent race. Consider this a State of the Sport address from Rahal in a rather positive light.

USAC National Midget Series Champion Rico Abreu sat down with Kenny after High Limit Racing's debut at Central Arizona Raceway. The dirt devil dishes how he keeps a clear head behind the wheel, bonding with the team and the car-and-driver balance in racing sprint cars.

Kenny and Crash catch up with motorsports next rising superstar Connor Zilisch to talk about his journey from racing Trans Ams to jumping into NASCAR. The 18-year-old breaks down working for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Justin Marks, while also comparing the stresses of racing in Europe vs. the United States. Find out who the youngster tries to emulate on track and why two-time champion Kyle Busch sought him for some advice.

The Freaks are back and chomping at the bit to get into the stellar snooze fest that was NASCAR at Martinsville. Crash joins the show from "the paperclip," as the crew dives into Denny's dominance and the wild Xfinity Series spectacle from Saturday. Hear from one of the most exciting young talents across motorsports in Connor Zilisch on his journey to this point, Rico Abreu following High Limit's first race at Arizona, as well as a very blunt Graham Rahal on the state of IndyCar.

John Hunter Nemechek spent some time with the Freaks to discuss his hot start to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season and the reason for Legacy Motor Club's recent uptick in performance. Take a trip down memory lane, as the second-generation driver gets his hands on some SpeedFreaks artifacts and recount growing up at the race track with his father, "Front Row Joe."

Kenny and Crash caught up with NHRA Funny Car badass Alexis DeJoria, as she returned to FireBird Motorsports Park -- the site of her first victory. Find out how the 47-year-old is continuing to chase championships, why she's a "fighter to a fault," and how she's adjusting to new crew chief in 2025.

Kyle Larson joined Kenny and Crash ahead of his attempt at history before Homestead. Can "too much racing" become too much for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion? Why does the best driver in motorsports opt to fly economy? Yung Money also dives into the evolution of High Limit and raising a future racer with his son Owen.

Kenny and Crash return to the Lucas Oil Studios to hash out what was a wildly eventful weekend across motorsports. The Freaks debate Phoenix vs. Homestead, following rumors and a not-so-great NASCAR Cup Series race. Kyle Larson also joins the show after almost completing just the third three-series weekend sweep ever. Crash gets heated about IndyCar, and Richie gets enraged about F1 and Ferrari. Stick around for interviews with Alexis De Joria and John Hunter Nemechek as well.

Multi-time World of Outlaws Champion Brad Sweet joins the Freaks to discuss all things High Limit before the season opener at Las Vegas! The co-owner and reigning champ shares what's new with High Limit in 2025, as well as WHO is new and making superstar cameos in the dirt racing scene. Don't miss who he (successfully) picked for Beat the Freaks at Phoenix, too!