EP 243503: Shane Van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Harrison Burton

EP 243503: Shane Van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Harrison Burton
August 28, 2024
One of the big stories coming out of Daytona was Shane Van Gisbergen being named driver of third car for Trackhouse Racing. Plus Chase Elliott wishes one driver was still in hunt for regular season title, Denny Hamlin on how lucrative Daytona win was for Wood Brothers Racing and Harrison Burton, who also picks on his dad.
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07/18/25 EP 252905: Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Ty Dillon, and Joey Logano The fight for the Cup Series regular season title is tight going into Dover with Kyle Larson in the hunt with two other Hendrick Motorsports teammates. Plus Denny Hamlin out to defend last year's win, Ty Dillon out to make the championship race in the in-season tournament and Joey Logano remembers a rude introduction to the Monster Mile.
07/17/25 EP 252904: Kyle Busch, Christopher Bell, Chris Buescher, Jimmie Johnson Stage points are the reason Kyle Busch is in such a precarious Playoff position with only a half dozen races left in regular season. Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher give us insight on the "Monster Mile" with the Cup Series heading for Dover, DE. Plus Jimmie Johnson on the court fight with Rick Ware Racing.
07/16/25 EP 252903: Denny Hamlin, Michael McDowell, and Joey Logano The big trial in the anti-trust lawsuit 23XI Racing filed against NASCAR won't come until December and Denny Hamlin unconcerned NASCAR has won the latest legal skirmishes. Plus Michael McDowell on his only path to the Playoff and Joey Logano admits like the rest of us he likes to watch the pit road fights.
07/15/25 EP 252902: Shane Van Gisbergen, Chris Gabehart, and Bubba Wallace Almost unbeatable on the road courses, Shane Van Gisbergen admits his oval track performance is a work in progress. Also hear from JGR's Chris Gabehart on what triggered Sonoma pit road fight. Plus when it comes to latest deal with Alex Bowman Bubba Wallace taking the blame and paying the bill.
07/14/25 EP 252901: Shane Van Gisbergen, Chase Briscoe, and Ty Dillon In a record breaking performance at Sonoma Raceway Shane Van Gisbergen grabbed his third straight road race victory with runner-up Chase Briscoe happy he was second best. Plus by bulling his way past Alex Bowman in the final turn, the in-season tournament's last seed 32nd ranked Ty Dillon has surprisingly made the Final Four.
07/11/25 EP 252805: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, SVG, and Guru's Picks Heading into Sunday's Toyota-Save Mart 350 Kyle Larson has won two of the last four years at Sonoma Raceway while Christopher Bell struggles. Plus Shane Van Gisbergen on difference between fans from U.S. and those from "down under" and Guru Garrow makes Final Four picks for the in-season tournament.
07/10/25 EP 252804: Michael McDowell, Zane Smith, Kyle Busch and Tyler Reddick Going into Sonoma, where he was the 2024 runner-up, Michael McDowell looking for redemption following disappointment in Chicago. Plus hear from Zane Smith going into the Toyota Save Mart 350 as well as Kyle Busch who's just below the cut line and Tyler Reddick, who's way above it.
07/09/25 EP 252803: Daniel Suarez, A.J. Allmendinger, and Joey Logano Last weekend Daniel Suarez opened up on his break-up at the end of the season after five years with Trackhouse Racing and it's owner Justin Marks. Plus A.J. Allmendinger talks about his Playoff situation and Joey Logano heads to LA Thursday for the ESPN ESPY Awards.
07/08/25 EP 252802: Shane Van Gisbergen, Justin Marks and Ty Dillon With three Cup wins Shane Van Gisbergen proud to now be the top foreign winner in Series history while his team owner Justin Marks talks about the decision to end his deal with Daniel Suarez. Plus Ty Dillon pulling in-season tournament upsets and gaining new fans.
07/07/25 EP 252801: Shane Van Gisbergen, Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman and Justin Marks Once again Shane Van Gisbergen blew into the Windy City and took the streets of Chicago by storm with his team owner Justin Marks explaining the New Zealand driver's international impact. Plus hear from top-5 Tyler Reddick and a puzzled Alex Bowman who got tangled up with Bubba Wallace for the second year in a row.
07/04/25 EP 252705: Alex Bowman, Shane Van Gisbergen, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney Zigzagging between skyscrapers NASCAR's best taking on the streets of Chicago including last July's winner Alex Bowman. Also hear from year one victor Shane Van Gisbergen and the runner-up 12 months ago Tyler Reddick. Plus growing up Ryan Blaney reveals where he watched fireworks on and off the track.
07/03/25 EP 252704: Shane Van Gisbergen, Erik Jones, Zane Smith, A.J. Allmendinger This could be the third and final year NASCAR races on the streets of Chicago with Shane Van Gisbergen and Erik Jones saying they'll miss the Windy City. Plus Zane Smith talks racing with skyscrapers as the landscape and A.J. Allmendinger remembers Fourth of July celebrations from his younger years.
07/02/25 EP 252703: Ty Gibbs, Ryan Preece, and Ross Chastain The fact Trackhouse Racing breaking up with Daniel Suarez no surprise. Ty Gibbs has high expectations going into Chicago with Ryan Preece trying to get back above the cut line. Plus Ross Chastain remembers where he spent the Fourth of July many times growing up in Florida.
07/01/25 EP 252702: Chase Elliott, Chris Buescher, and Kyle Busch In winning on his home track EchoPark Speedway Chase Elliott said the fans made him feel like a rock star. Plus Chris Buescher in good shape to make Cup Series Playoff on points but is still thinking win to get in and Kyle Busch now knows that's his only path to make the cut.
06/30/25 EP 252701: Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman, Brad Keselowski and Driver Wreck Montage In a wildly exciting race at EchoPark Speedway Chase Elliott grabbed his first win of the season and punched his ticket to the Playoff. Also hear from the man who pushed him to victory Alex Bowman, runner-up Brad Keselowski and a trio of drivers involved in a massive pile-up.
06/27/25 EP 252605: Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell When it comes to EchoPark Speedway Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. describes the track the same way former great Sterling Marlin once described Bristol. Plus hear from Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell going into Quaker State 400 and the in-season tournament's number one seed Denny Hamlin doesn't like his chances.
06/26/25 EP 252604: Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez, and Michael McDowell Has a hybrid of Daytona and Talladega Kyle Larson knows the action Saturday night at EchoPark Speedway will be intense and Daniel Suarez weighs in on trying to win the Quaker State 400. Plus Michael McDowell thinks he has a chance to be upset winner of the five race in-season tournament.
06/25/25 EP 252603: Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Austin Cindric and Kyle Busch They didn't have a problem at Pocono, but Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. made it clear last weekend after one two many run-ins with Carson Hocevar payback is coming. Plus Austin Cindric on the first ever in-season tournament for the Cup Series and Kyle Busch knows his only road to the Playoff now is down victory lane.
06/24/25 EP 252602: Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe The brackets and seedings having been set for NASCAR's version of "March Madness"..the first ever Cup Series in-season tournament and Denny Hamlin is predicting a lot of upsets. Plus teams who signed new Cup Series charter agreement caught in the crossfire and Chase Briscoe on why he wasn't jumping for joy after winning Pocono.
06/23/25 EP 252601: Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott, Chris Buescher, and Joe Gibbs It took him longer than he wanted but at Pocono Chase Briscoe finally broke into victory lane for Joe Gibbs, who's believed all along the Indiana driver was the right pick to replace retired Martin Truex, Jr. Plus hear from Chase Elliott and Chris Buescher on how they feel about being above the cut line to make Playoff on points.