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Jesse Love is back at it with The Freaks ahead of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway! In his quest to go back-to-back, is there more pressure to perform after his eventful race last week, or does it feel similar to his championship-winning season a year ago? What does he think about Martinsville Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway being two of the final three races in The Chase? Should there be more road courses in the postseason? Love also contemplates the competitive disparity between the NOAPS and the NASCAR Cup Series before he goes full-time for Wood Bros. Racing in 2027. Strap in for nearly 20 minutes with the reigning O'Reilly Series champ!

Jordan Vandergriff popped back into the Freak Nation to chat with Kenny and Crash ahead of the 2026 NHRA Funny Car finale at Pomona. Has he done the math to calculate how many points he needs to dethrone Matt Hagan for his first championship, and are his John Force Racing teammates able to assist in his pursuit? How does one balance being aggressive in qualifying, verses being conservative in order to be in contention for the mains? Does he have any pre-race rituals going into the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, or is he trying to break the habit of traditional superstitions? It's nearly 20 minutes with one of the best personalities in drag racing!

Black Flag Confessions continues, as Kenny and Crash are graced with the presence of newly-minted two-time High Limit Racing Series Champion — Rico Abreu! While he may be on a probation period following his sauced up awards banquet appearance, Rico doesn’t hold back with the Freaks! The 2026 champ gets down and dirty about getting Tony Stewart Racing their first High Limit title and if there was any crossover with the NHRA nitro team. What does he think is in store for the future of High Limit and is there still bad blood with the World of Outlaws Series? Whose ass does he like to kick most in dirt racing? Although slightly embarrassed, Abreu shares why he went all-in on his championship celebration and the importance of staying authentically him. What does he think of dirt legend Keith Kunz shutting down his team and how did he impact his racing career? Rico also talks about his relationship with the late Kyle Busch both on and off the track, having been former business partners and buddies. It’s nearly 40 minutes of epicness with the 2026 High Limit champ Rico Abreu!

The NASCAR Cup Series "OFFICIALLY" has a 2026 champion, as Kyle Larson goes back-to-back for his third title! The Freaks pontificate on whether or not his historic postseason performance was enough, sharing "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" of the year, highlighted by the annual "State of the Sport" press conference. Has Larson solidified his status as the modern motorsports G.O.A.T? NHRA Funny Car pilot Jordan Vandergriff joins the show aheads of his title chase in Pomona, as well as NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series reigning champ Jesse Love. One last chance to "Beat the Freaks" for a set of General Tires and more on another revved up edition of SpeedFreaks!

The Freaks are fired up on all cylinders, and that may be an understatement! William Byron played spoiler in the NASCAR Cup Series’ penultimate race, but does it even matter and is he back to “Big Balls” or “Boring?” Kenny goes scorched Earth on the state of the sport with Kyle Larson all but locking the 2026 title up going into the finale at Homestead. Carson Hocevar put on the brakes and got the racing world talking about his latest on-track antics at Martinsville. “Black Flag Confessions” continues with more greatness from 2026 High Limit champ Rico Abreu and “Freakin’ Flashbacks” returns with an all-star SEMA compilation. Kimi Antonelli makes history as the youngest F1 champion, the NASCAR O’Reilly Series is set up for a banger five-way title fight and “Beat the Freaks” also await on another weekly racing recap!

SpeedFreaks returns with another mid-week edition of "HORSEPOWER HUMMPDAY" to discuss the fall-out from the conspiracy-filled finish at Talladega! Denny Hamlin went scorched Earth on NASCAR's officiating, prompting the crew to give their thoughts on the state of the sport's officiating. Cleetus McFarland has a new plans for 2027 and readies for a star-studded event coming up in a few weeks. "Know Your Meme" is back and "Something Halloween" comes to a close with a blind ranking of the top-20 Halloween movies!

What The Freak was that?! Things gets crazy on this week's racing recap, following the finish heard around the world at Talladega! Kyle Larson finally scored his first superspeedway win, all but clinching his third NASCAR Cup Series title, but his ridiculous rally has been mired in multiple controversies from many. The Freaks ponder "fair or foul" from NASCAR's fastest track, and if the next two races are even worth watching? Rico Abreu joins the show for "Black Flag Confessions" after becoming a two-time High Limit Series Champion and tearing it up at the awards banquet. Celebrate Halloween early with the crew, find out the results of one of the final "Beat the Freaks" of the season, and so much more on another two hours of SpeedFreaks!

The Freaks have a fun one in store for your mid-week motorsports fix! NASCAR heads to one of its most infamous tracks and is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" with masterful promotions, such as its own form of a remake with current stars of the sport and something that will make the Guinness Book of World Records. What was the fall-out from Phoenix, and will the Gen-7 car continue to tank at Talladega? Rico Abreu wins another High Limit championship and provides an insane highlight reel from the banquet! Freak-tober also continues with blink rankings of the bottom-20 selling Halloween candies!

Get fired up, Freak Nation! The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series title is the closest it's been all postseason, after a trouble-filled day for points leader Kyle Larson at Phoenix Raceway. While Tyler Reddick reentered the championship conversation, his car owner Denny Hamlin suffered a late-race setback that only led to minimal gains on Larson, but saw him lose two spot in the standings. Are things lining up for another choke by the driver of the No. 11? A.J. Allmendinger is back with another "unhinged" chat, as well as NHRA Funny Car Texas Fall Nationals winner JR Todd. The ARCA Menards Series makes history, things get spooky, and "Beat the Freaks" returns on another revved up weekly racing recap!

JR Todd joins the Freak Nation, following his huge Funny Car victory in the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals to keep his title hunt alive! Find out why, even after a must-win, the 2018 champ is all work, no play. Now third in points, has he done the math to figure out what he needs to do in order to secure his second title, or is he focused on only what he can control? Does he have an advantage at Pomona over Matt Hagan and Jordan Vandergriff? What’s up with JR’s dirty firesuit every week?! Does he hate clutch dust boogers or dirt boogers more? What does it feel like when the car explodes running down the dragstrip? It’s nearly 10 minutes of greatness with JR Todd!

The Freaks come out at night and they’ve got another epic racing wrap-up with the season winding down! Chase Briscoe went back-to-back and bested Christopher Bell in a photo finish, but should NASCAR be concerned with the way things are trending for their intermediate package? Crash calls in on location from Charlotte Motor Speedway to share her firsthand experience of the touching Celebration of Life tribute for Kyle Busch and everything that went down on track. A.J. Allmendinger keeps in real in his return to the Freak Nation, as well as Funny Car pilot Jordan Vandergriff in his quest to conquer the NHRA Countdown. What’s the latest on Carson Hocevar and Formula 1? Stick around for “Beat the Freaks” and so much more on another edition of SpeedFreaks!

He’s back, baby! Jordan Vandergriff makes his return back into the Freak Nation to catch up with Kenny and Crash at World Wide Technology Raceway. The Funny Car pilot shares there’s a difference in perspective and pressure when racing in NHRA’s Countdown vs. the regular season. What does he make of WWTR in his first appearance as a driver, and why does he consider it a “swing race” in the playoffs? Can teams take any stock in runs made at night when the main event is during the day, and should NHRA finally host an evening event? What does it mean to “feel a bigger push at the top end of a run” in a Funny Car? Has the committed to being full Funny Car Freak or does he miss Top Fuel? Did he even have a choice when John Force made the call? It’s always a great time with Jordan Vandergriff and The Freaks!

A.J. Allmendinger makes his long awaited return back into the Freak Nation to chat it up with Kenny, Crash and Cole! The racing journeyman gives insight into his relationship with CEO of Kaulig Racing, Chris Rice, and how they’ve had to adjust standards for success given the unique situation they’re in as an organization. Coming from an INDYCAR background, would he consider running the “Desert Double” at Phoenix Raceway in 2027? “The Dinger” is known for keeping it real and saying what’s on his mind, so what are his thoughts on NASCAR’s new Swear Jar promotion and the potential for his weekly contributions? As always, it’s 10 minutes of awesomeness with A.J. Allmendinger!

If Leah Pruett is back in the Freak Nation, that must mean a new bombshell dropped! The drag racing badass catches up with Kenny and Crash at World Wide Technology Raceway to go into detail why she’s stepping away from the NHRA Top Fuel cockpit in 2027. Subscribing to the mantra “Family First,” Pruett and Tony Stewart are attempting to give their son Dominick another sibling, but retirement is not on the horizon! She shares why giving Tony Schumacher an opportunity in elite equipment next year made the most sense and what’s going right for Tony Stewart Racing this year with the Countdown now at the halfway point. How is Tony Stewart as a dad? Should NHRA host some night races? It’s 10 minutes of awesomeness with Leah Pruett!

Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon take center stage at World Wide Technology Raceway with Kenny and Crash for a full Freak takeover! Capps talks both about being clean shaven and getting beard advice from seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson. The team owner of Ron Capps Racing opens up about his father-daughter dynamic with Gordon, why their families get along so well and watching her growth as both a driver and NHRA personality. Gordon details how she’s continuing her quest for Rookie of the Year and her days storm chasing on scooters back in the day at WWT Raceway. The Capps-Gordon “World Tour” rages on in the Freak Nation!