SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show

The Freaks caught up with reigning INDYCAR champion Alex Palou at Phoenix Raceway, where he was awarded the coveted “Baby Borg” trophy for his Indianapolis 500 victory. The four-time champ breaks down the relentless pursuit of perfection and never truly being content — even with all the accolades. The Spaniard sensation also touches on the upcoming INDYCAR-NASCAR doubleheader weekend coming to Phoenix on March 7.

What happens in Cabo stays in Cabo - or does it? The Freaks get the scoop on rising star in NASCAR Zane Smith's offseason vacation, hot off his top-10 and stage win in the Daytona 500. The California kid also shares how being teammates with some of his best friends goes a long way in the Cup Series both on and off the track, and if he was broken up about the loss of the Charlotte ROVAL from The Chase.

Allow The Freaks to get you acquainted with the newest face at John Force Racing, Jordan Vandergriff. The nephew of Top Fuel veteran Bob Vandergriff Jr. shares for the first time publicly just how he got the Funny Car ride of a lifetime, driving for one of the most legendary names in motorsports. The freshly minted 31-year-old reveals what went down during his multi-year hiatus from full-time drag racing and how being a pit reporter for Fox Sports can parlay into on-track success in 2026.

Kenny and Crash caught up with Lucas Oil driver and the eventual winner of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season opener at Daytona, Austin Hill. Even before scoring an astonishing 11th drafting track victory, the Freaks get the low-down on how the driver for Richard Childress Racing is able to lock in and successfully execute on what many refer to as "wild card tracks." The 31-year-old reflects on where he was when Dale Earnhardt lost his life in 2001 and acknowledges the comparisons to the seven-time champion on drafting tracks after becoming the winningest driver all-time on the treacherous discipline.

Its full FREAK ahead, as the 2026 motorsports season officially kicked off with what will be one of the most talked about Daytona 500s in NASCAR history. What's next for America's auto racing titan with NBA G.O.A.T Michael Jordan adding "Daytona 500 Champion" to his outstanding resume, thanks to elite driving by Tyler Reddick? Did "The Great American Race" live up to its billing, or did fuel saving put a damper on NASCAR's Super Bowl? Daytona winners Austin Hill, Denny Hamlin and Reddick join the show, and SpeedFreaks gets the exclusive scoop on if it was Alex Bowman caught on camera busting his behind on a snowy fall this offseason.

SpeedFreaks and Kenny Sargent have the EXCLUSIVE scoop on one of the biggest, burning questions in the NASCAR offseason ... Was it Alex Bowman who busted his behind by slipping and falling on ice in the Ring camera footage shared from his Instagram account?

What you see is what you get with rising NASCAR superstar Rajah Caruth, and what The Freaks got is 20 full minutes of "cool" and authenticity. The Washington native divulges in his his love for all pro sports and weigh in on the official news of IndyCar taking to the streets of his hometown. Find out if the the new, part-time face of the iconic No. 88 in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is fazed by inking a deal with JR Motorsports and what it's like to live out his dreams.

The Freaks throw it back to 2023, catching up with NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car Champion Kenny Bernstein. The legend breaks down the evolution of drag racing from back in the day to current times with an in-depth perspective of his own experiences.

In honor of automotive pioneer and motorsports legend Jack Roush earning the Bill France Award for Excellence to kick off 2026, SpeedFreaks flashbacks 20 years to an absolutely legendary sit down with "The Cat in the Hat" himself. Enjoy this trip back to 2005, featuring the always real and charismatic Jack Roush.

Running off the adrenaline from winning the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, multi-time sports car champion Philip Ellis caught up with Kenny and Crash to discuss his exhilarating endurance race victory. The GTD Class winner takes the Freaks through his winding road to victory and weighs in on the infamous 6.5-hour caution for fog, among many other badass things!

We're back and we've got a lot to FREAKin' say! Following the conclusion of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, the crew debriefs on what was an eventful endurance race with GTD class winner and multi-time champion Philip Elllis joining the show. How will winter storm "Fern" potentially impact the racing world? Will there be an IndyCar race around Capitol Hill? Stick around for an epic flashback 20 years with Jack Roush, who was just awarded NASCAR's Bill France Award of Excellence.

Get to know Homestead-Miami Speedway Track President Guillermo Santa Cruuuuuz with help from Kenny and Crash! The South Florida native talks about revamping NASCAR Championship Weekend at the site of the sport's finale for 18 years. Find out how he plans on blending experience from his illustrious resume with everything Phoenix Raceway has done right as the site of the championship ahead of the 2026 season and so much more.

Kenny catches up with one of the realest dudes in motorsports and fan-favorite Justin Allgaier. The former NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion shares the importance of slowing down with family, thoughts on retirement in the latter stages of his career and the agony of defeat for both he and Denny Hamlin in their quest for their respective 2025 titles. This is nearly 10 minutes of authentic greatness with one of the sport's under appreciated GOATs!

Motorsports are right around the corner, and the Freaks are just getting revved up! Basking in the glory of the brand-spankin' new Lucas Oil Studio, the crew keeps it chaotically casual in recapping what's gone on in the world of racing since last going live in 2025. IndyCar and Josef Newgarden stun in a new season promo, Cleetus McFarland gets emotional in his eulogy for "The Biff," and the gang shares what they're most pumped for in 2026. NASCAR Xfinity Series Championn Justin Allgaier also stops by, as well as Homestead-Miami Speedway Track President Guillermo Santa Cruz!

New year, same Freaks! The crew is back and better than ever, kicking off 2026 by breaking down the resignation of former NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps. Although the writing may have been on the wall following the antitrust lawsuit fallout, will there now be a void as it pertains to leadership in NASCAR? In anticipation for the season of motorsports quickly approaching, stick around for a pair of "Best Of" interviews from 2026 with IndyCar legend Will Power on his seat change this year and NHRA President Glen Cromwell on the infamous series finale cancellation. We're just getting revved up, folks!

Kenny and Crash have an EXCLUSIVE sit down with NHRA President Glen Cromwell moments after the decision to cancel the 2025 Finals from Pomona. Find out what went into the unprecedented call in California with this raw and transparent 20-minute conversation that can only be found with SpeedFreaks.

Once Brittany Force hangs it up at the end of the 2025 season, it will mark the first time in over three decades without a Force behind the wheel of a NHRA dragster. The two-time champion stopped by the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss her retirement from full-time racing, as she prepares for motherhood. What does she hope is her legacy is and just how important is family for her? It's all right here in this epic 1-on-1 with one of the greatest female dragsters in NHRA history.

Strap the FREAK in for one of the most high-octane shows of SpeedFreaks' 25th season! Weather may have put a damper on NHRA's finale, but the Lucas Oil Studio crew delivers! Kenny and Crash have an exclusive sit down with NHRA President Glen Cromwell, following the cancellation of the Pomona Finals. We also say farewell to the most iconic family in drag racing (for now) with a John Force tribute and 1-on-1 with soon-to-be mother Brittany Force.

IndyCar legend Scott Dixon is back with The Freaks with an exclusive 1-on-1 from Phoenix Raceway. The six-time champ provides all the technicalities that go into tire tests and shares how he thinks the on-track product will differ from when they last races at the one-mile track before the 2019 reconfiguration.

Kenny and Crash have an exclusive meet up with IndyCar pilot Alexander Rossi at Phoenix Raceway, where he is testing for the series' return to the desert. The Ed Carpenter Racing driver dives into the differences fans can expect between IndyCar and NASCAR in the upcoming March doubleheader, including how to handle the infamous "dogleg." The 34-year-old also gets personal on fatherhood and a circumcision conversation 2.0 (IYKYK)!

Corey Heim graces the Freak Nation with his presence, following the conclusion of one of the most dominant campaigns in NASCAR Truck Series history. Fresh off being crowned the 2025 champion - capped by his 12th win to end the season - he shares what went into his historic run and what the future may hold for his racing career.

Kenny and Crash caught up with now two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson just one day removed from his shocking series finale triumph. The driver for Hendrick Motorsports shares his lingering state of disbelief in how he became a two-time champion and gives his perspective in what went into his shocking defeat of Denny Hamlin.

Connor Zilisch makes a quick pit stop into the Freak Nation to debrief with Kenny and Crash on his crushing 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship loss to best friend Jesse Love.

Chase Briscoe caught up with Kenny and Crash, donning an Indianapolis Motor Speedway tee and jeans, following his first Championship 4 appearance. The driver of the No. 19 spoke on being perceived as "one of the guys," as well as his resilient effort in becoming the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

NASCAR may be done for, but The Freaks are still going strong! While most other motorsports outlets choose to go into offseason hibernation, SpeedFreaks keeps the fun rolling by recapping the fallout from championship weekend, sharing exclusive content from IndyCar's test at Phoenix Raceway and way-too-early 2026 title predictions. It's a star-studded show with appearances from 2025 champions Kyle Larson and Corey Heim, title contenders Chase Briscoe and Connor Zilisch, as well as 1-on-1's with Alexander Rossi and Scott Dixon! Let's Freakin' Go!

Joey Logano caught up with Kenny and Crash at Phoenix Raceway one last time as the reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion. The driver of the No. 22 gets candid about missing and embracing the stress of competing for another title. With change imminent for 2026, he also talks about his preference for a new playoff formant and his ability to adapt to whatever challenges follow. Find out when he thinks of the upcoming IndyCar doubleheader at Phoenix next season and what Team Penske's rapport is like potentially working with racers from other series.

Prior to becoming the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, Jesse Love got fix for SpeedFreaks mojo at media day with Kenny and Crash. The now Lucas Oil legend provides some perspective on his preparation and at-peace mentality to combating the pressures on chasing his first title. Keeping it clean, his dynamic with Connor Zilisch and 'Talladega Night' can also be expected in this fun 1-on-1.

Let's. FREAKin'. Go! The crew could not be more fired up, hot off what was arguably one of the best NASCAR Cup Series championship races in the sport's history! Kenny, Crash and Cole provide their raw reactions from Kyle Larson's triumph in becoming a two-time champion, as well as the agonizing defeat to go along with a dominant day by Denny Hamlin at Phoenix. Hear from the Championship 4 drivers post-race, Lucas Oil legend Jesse Love - who rode SpeedFreaks mojo into becoming a NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion - as well as last year's champ Joey Logano on the state of the playoff format and more. It's a can't miss, jam-packed, championship edition of The Freaks!

Lucas Oil lad and friend of the Freaks, Austin Hill, caught up with Kenny and Crash following his historic fourth win of the season at Talladega Superspeedway. The 31-year-old opened up on his relationship with team owner Richard Childress, as well as getting the opportunity to win the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner's Title for him. With the victories racking up, is there a Cup ride on the horizon for Hill? This and more in 16 minutes with the driver of the No. 21.

Three-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins Kenny and Crash in the Lucas Oil Studio, hoping to steal some SpeedFreaks mojo for his title fight with Austin Prock. The 60-year-old veteran opens up on rebounding from his scary wreck in the Arizona National, to now being in contention for another championship in his 30th season racing in NHRA. He also previews the upcoming race weekend at Las Vegas and the series finale in Pomona.

The Freaks really do come out at night! The gang embraces the spirit of "spooky season," recapping what was a monster weekend across motorsports. From "boring," to "big balls," William Byron executed a walk-off win at Martinsville to make the Championship 4 at Phoenix and was caught getting a little crazy post-race. Find out who the crew thinks will win it all, the latest on the 23XI-FRM lawsuit and F1 shenanigan from Mexico City. Austin Hill joins the show, as well as NHRA Funny Car pilot Ron Capps on this creepy edition of SpeedFreaks!

The Freak Flashback takes listeners back to 2002 when stuntman extraordinaire Evel Kinevel graced SpeedFreaks with his presence. The thrill seeker details humble beginning from a mining town in Montana, plagued by "pimps and whore," as well as inspiring the next generation of dare devils. Why were moms all over Evel and what is the strongest aphrodisiac for women? The legend reveals all.

Cole caught up with Chase Briscoe in Arizona ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver reveals why the No. 19 team has finally hit their stride at the perfect time and outlines his path to the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway. Briscoe speaks on saying "farewell" to the site of his first Cup win as the finale, more horsepower in 2026 and so much more!

Rinus Veekay catches up with Kenny and Crash to discuss his "software update" coming in 2026, as he joins Juncos Hollinger Racing. The Dutch IndyCar pilot dishes keeping secrets, offseason plans and his eyebrows. Also get an inside look at the dynamic and relationship between he and his badass professional boxing wife Carmen.

Nothing can brace listeners for the amount of Freakin' awesomeness jammed into this week's show! The Freaks recap NASCAR's crazy day at Talladega and even get some F1 chatter going, courtesy of an explosive rant from Kenny Sargent! Cole catches up with race winner Chase Briscoe, while Rinus Veekay also drops by the Lucas Oil Studio. Stick around for an epic Freak Flashback with Evel Knievel, as SpeedFreaks continues to celebrate 25 years.

Cole Cusumano caught up with Michael McDowell at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ahead of race No. 33 in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season for a candid conversation on the former Daytona 500 Champion's first season with Spire Motorsports. The Arizona-born racer discusses adapting to the nuances of a new team for the first time in eight years, being teammates with Carson Hocevar, in addition Phoenix Raceway's farewell as the finale and the incoming IndyCar doubleheader next season.

Freak yeah! It's a special one-hour roundup of SpeedFreaks with the return of Kenny and Crash, as Cole checks in from Las Vegas Motor Speedway following a wild Round of 8 opener for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series. The crew dissect Denny Hamlin's "chilling" victory, which punched his ticket to the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway, in addition to a bone-head move that now has regular-season champion William Byron in danger of elimination. Stick around for a one-on-one featuring Michael McDowell, a behind-the-scenes look at drama that unfolded on pit road after the Xfinity race and so much more on this week's show!

Funny Car pilot Alexis DeJoria join the Lucas Oil Studio from World Wide Technology raceway to break down her first season with JCM Racing and evolution as a driver and team with four races left in the 2025 season. She also reminisces with Kenny and Crash about her various tequila-filled visits into the Freak Nation, as SpeedFreaks celebrates 25 years.

The inmates are running the asylum! With Kenny and Crash on vacay, it's a Richie, Cole and Codey takeover, as the "three stunads" recap a wild elimination race at the ROVAL. The guys champion NASCAR's playoff system, as opposed to a full-season format, while highlighting another SVG masterclass and breaking down the last-lap madness for the final Round of 8 spot between Joey Logano and Ross Chastain. Connor Zilisch vs. Corey Heim, Carson Hocevar saves a Chili's and Alexis DeJoria stops by on another badass edition of SpeedFreaks!

Ahead of his runner-up outing in the NHRA MidWest Nationals, "Fast Jack" Beckman caught up with Kenny and Crash for a fun time with the fans at World Wide Technology Raceway with a conversation that needs to be heard to believe. The 2012 Funny Car Champion shares his relationship with new team owner and motorsports legend John Force, plus gives the scoop on all the wild behind-the-scenes happening across the NHRA.

Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Tony Schumacher drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to chat with Kenny and Crash ahead of his title defense in MidWest Nationals at WWT Raceway. The 55-year-old breaks down the pressures of securing sponsorships, staying competitive and chasing championships at his age, and recounts his illustrious Motorsports Hall of Fame career that's still going strong.

Doug Kalitta is back in the Freak Nation, following his Top Fuel win in the NHRA MidWest Nationals. The former USAC Sprint Car Champion chats with Kenny and Crash about staying focused and confident to secure his third Wally of 2025, as well as what his goals are in trying to win another Top Fuel title.

Matt Hagan collects yet another Wally and catches up with Kenny and Crash following his NHRA MidWest Nationals win. He talks about "grab-assin'" to beat Jack Beckman at Gateway and the importance of capitalizing on the points battle between him and "Superman" Austin Prock.

The Freaks go full throttle with a super-sized show highlighting a NASCAR "Race of the Year" contender and a wild weekend at WWT Raceway for the NHRA MidWest Nationals. Chase Elliott wins his way into the Round of 8, but not without another weekend of controversy surrounding Denny Hamlin. Kyle Larson and Greg Anderson are just two of the name to make an appearance on the show and benefit from "SpeedFreaks mojo," while Brittany Force, Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan and Tony Schumacher also check in with Kenny and Crash from St. Louis.

For nearly five decades, the Force family has been the most prominent name on the drag strip in NHRA. But 2026, there will be a massive void. Two-time Top Fuel Champion Brittany Force recently announced she would be stepping away from the driver seat -- at least temporarily -- in anticipation of welcoming her first child into the world. The 39-year-old talks about the difficulty in breaking records this year, now having to step away to start a family. Here's nearly 10 minutes of honest and empowering conversation with one of motorsports' most badass women.

NHRA veteran Shawn Reed rejoins Kenny and Crash weeks removed from his vicious wreck at the NorthWest Nationals ... Hot off his first career Top Fuel victory in his first race back at the track! The former five-time Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Champion shares the most badass comeback story of the year -- across all motorsports -- which found him hoisting his maiden Top Fuel Wally in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Zane Smith drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss his newfound success to close out his his sophomore NASCAR Cup Series campaign as a potential benefactor of the SpeedFreaks mojo! The Front Row Motorsports driver dives into what's been going right for his No. 38 team in the waning stages of the 2025 season and breaks down what was a chaotic race at Bristol Motor Speedway, which led to a podium finish for the 26-year-old.

The Freaks make it their mission to ensure today's show spurs more excitement than NASCAR's Round of 12 opener at New Hampshire. Pick a side, as the crew breaks down a teammate tussle between Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. Is Team Penske officially back in postseason form, following a win by Ryan Blaney and an under-the-radar string of success by him and reigning champ Joey Logano? Also, who has the most punchable face in motorsports? Zane Smith drops by the Lucas Oil Studio, as well as NHRA badasses Brittany Force and Shawn Reed in this redline edition of SpeedFreaks!

Reigning NHRA Funny Car Champion Austin Prock joins Kenny and Cole in the Lucas Oil Studio fashionably late, after being included in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team's pre-race meeting at WWT Raceway. He gives the scoop on his relationship with Kyle Larson and Mr. H, also sharing an inspiring story revolving around team owner John Force as it pertains to his recent string of success in 2025.

All the way from his New York media tour, Alex Palou is back in the Freak Nation, fresh off his third consecutive IndyCar title. The four-time champ gets candid about the relentless pursuit to be always be better and staying grounded in making history. French kissing and social media highlight fatherhood talks for the 28-year-old. He also give his take on IndyCar vs. NASCAR vs. F1 in this 1-on-1 exclusive.

Kenny and Crash catch up with their amigo Daniel Suarez out at Phoenix Raceway ahead of the Championship Ignition Luncheon. The Trackhouse driver opens up about his emotional experience in NASCAR's trip to Mexico City earlier this season and his future in the sport. Would he consider going back down to the Xfinity Series? Who would win in a head-to-head race between Suarez and Pato O'Ward? Would he compete in IndyCar? Escucha y descubre!