SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show

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!

Katherine Legge spoke with SpeedFreaks ahead of her NASCAR Cup Series debut at Phoenix Raceway, snapping a seven-year drought since the last female competed at the sport's top rank. the four-time SportsCar winner shares how her deal with Live Fast Motorsports came about, as well as what she makes of the state (and future) of women in motorsports.

The Freaks catch up with Christopher Bell following his third consecutive win of the 2025 season at Phoenix Raceway! Find out how he held off teammate Denny Hamlin in the desert and his opinion on the option tires NASCAR and Goodyear brought to the one-mile oval.

Phoenix Raceway delivered and so so The Freaks! Kenny, Crash, Richie and Cole relive what was one of the most entertaining races NASCAR races ever at Arizona, courtesy of the two different tire compounds. Christopher Bell joins the show following his wildly impressive third consecutive win, as well as Katherine Legge prior to her Cup debut. Should Goodyear keep the option tire in play? Why should stage breaks be a thing of the past? Dirt devil and multi-time champion Brad Sweet joins the show ahead of the High Limit Racing Series season opener in Las Vegas, and serves as a celebrity guest on Beat the Freaks! Don't miss an epic interview with acting legend Clancy Brown and his sidekick Luke Cook from ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop' on the CW, and look out for a special William “Boring” cameo!

The undisputed G.O.A.T. of motorsports, Mario Andretti, chats with Kenny and Crash ahead of his 85th birthday. Hear the Italian's journey from growing up in a refugee camp, to migrating to America and working his way to racing immortality as one of the most legendary drivers to ever do it. It also wouldn't be a proper Andretti conversation without talking about wine and its benefits -- even at 85 years old!

Reigning IndyCar Champion Alex Palou catches up with Kenny and Crash following his season-opener win to begin his title defense. Find out how the Spaniard felt about FOX's all-in approach to the series, the reason for Chip Ganassi Racing's performance uptick in St. Pete and if he apologized to runner-up Scott Dixon for kicking his ass!

Buckle up, Freak Nation! The crew, led by Kenny and Crash, break down what they unanimously felt was the best road course race in the Next-Gen era at COTA. With C-Bell going back-to-back (courtesy of the infamous SpeedFreaks mojo), topics such as parity and the legitimacy of NASCAR's current playoff format come to head. Following a wild IndyCar season opener at St. Pete, hear from the race winner and reigning champ Alex Palou, as the Freaks debate whether FOX's marketing was a success out the gates. Motorsports G.O.A.T. Mario Andretti also stops by ahead of his 85th birthday to talk about his journey to racing immortality in America. Find out who won the motorsports movie draft from 'Horsepower Humpday' (live on Youtube at 5 p.m. ET Wednesdays), as well as who came out on top for Beat the Freaks this week!

Longtime friend of FreakNation and multi-time NHRA World Champion Antron Brown joins SpeedFreaks, as they continue to celebrate Black History Month in motorsports. The reigning Top Fuel dragster champ shares his 1,200-horsepower secret to staying and looking young, the rise of drag racing in America and inspiring the next generation of potential racers.

Christopher Bell caught up with Kenny at Daytona to discuss getting more dirty (with extra seat time), driving for the legendary Joe Gibbs and the future playoff race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Kenny and Crash catch up with New Zealand hot-shot Marcus Armstrong ahead of the IndyCar season opener at St. Pete. The "hair-throb" shares what he would do to win an Indianapolis 500, hair treatment, the physicality behind racing in IndyCar, and mushrooms?

The Freaks are fired up, following a wild race NASCAR at Atlanta! The crew debates the antics of runner-up finisher Carson Hocevar, another controversial last-lap decision and Austin Hill's dominance in the Peach State. Hear Kenny's interview with winner Christopher Bell from the prior weekend at Daytona and IndyCar's New Zealand "hair-throb" Marcus Armstrong. Friend of Freak Nation and multi-time NHRA World Champion Antron Brown joins the show, as SpeedFreaks celebrates Black History Month. Stay for the "Boring" Byron and Sabrina Carpenter banter.

Joe Gibbs joins Kenny and Crash bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for an interview like you've never seen before. Hear about the parallels and differences between coaching the Redskins and a NASCAR team and his relationship with the longest-standings sponsor in the sport right now. You can't miss the Hall of Famer as he cracks on Kenny's Cowboys, and find out what prompts him to say, "The drivers get the money and the girls!"

SpeedFreaks celebration of Black History Month rolls on with Rajah Caruth, who gets candid with Kenny on his rise through the ranks of NASCAR. The 2024 Truck Series Rookie of the Year shares why Michael McDowell sought him for tips before their big race at Daytona, as well as his rapport with his other Spire Motorsports teammates. What are the motivated youngster's goals for his sophomore season? Malcolm Stewart, the Commanders and Joe Gibbs are also some fun topics of discussion.

The Freaks are amped up, following the 67th running of the Daytona 500! The crew gives their raw reactions at the conclusion of the Great American Race, with Kenny kicking things off by going on a fiery rant about "Bland" Byron going back-to-back. Cole calls in live from the track, while Crash, Richie and a special guest give their takes on the divisive crown-jewel event. You won't want to miss interviews for Coach Joe Gibbs like you've never seen him before and Rajah Caruth, as SpeedFreak's celebration of Black History Month in racing rolls on.

Latasha Causey joins in on SpeedFreaks' celebration of Black History Month to discuss breaking barriers as the first female African America track president in NASCAR. Phoenix Raceway's fearless leader talks with Kenny and Crash about adversities she's had to overcome in the racing world, inspiring the next generation of female leaders and what to expect to the weekend of the Shriners Children's 500, coming up on March 9.

Forget the "Big Game" -- The Freaks are fired up (on all cylinders) about all things racing! Kenny, Crash and Richie welcome back Cole from his brief absence to give their preseason predictions for the 2025 NASCAR, NHRA, Formula 1 and IndyCar predictions ahead of the Daytona 500. Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson joins to show to talk about the latest in being a team owner at Legacy Motor Club, as well as what other potential racing ventures are on the horizon. Phoenix Raceway track president Latasha Causey also stops by as SpeedFreaks continues to celebrate Black History Month.

Longtime friend and NHRA World Champion Ron Capps reunites with Kenny and Crash ahead of the second-annual PRO Superstar Shootout. The Funny Car legend recounts his first time partaking in the driver-sanctioned event, discusses his respect for other racing disciplines and what he and he team must do to take down reigning champion Austin Prock in 2025.

Kenny and Crash caught up with Malcolm Stewart -- son of the iconic James Stewart -- at State Farm Stadium in Glendale ahead of the fourth event of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season to kick off Black History Month at SpeedFreaks. The 450 speedster gives some insight to his happy-go-lucky attitude and how that had allowed him to click off numerous top 10s early in the season. He also talks about the ever-changing makeup of the course in Glendale, the impact the fans have on him and the sport, as well as catfish and ketchup?

The Freaks are back in action -- Well, Kenny, Crash and Richie, to discuss and debate the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray, while Cole is M.I.A. Longtime friend of Freak Nation and NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps catches up with a crew, as well as Malcolm Stewart on site from the SuperCross in Glendale.

Guests: The FREAKIES for 2024, NHRA Drag Racing Champions Ron Capps and Gary Scelzi Share Memories with The Statt Mann

For 24 years now The Freaks have looked back on the motorsports year and picked out drivers, races, stories and, even, Freakish things that have happened in racing. This year, 2024, is no different. Kenny Sargent, Crash Gladys, Statt Mann and Richie Flores look back on the racing year and pick out the Freak things that should be remembered. Take a moment and compare their memories with your own. Listen...