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Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty react to a wild Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium! Ryan Preece outlasted the field for his first win in a Cup car on a night where weather, tempers, and chaos were abundant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special edition of “Inside the Race,” Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte and Kim Coon react to NASCAR’s updated championship format. The trio provides in-depth analysis of the new 10-race Cup Series postseason. Also, Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s EVP and Chief Venue and Racing Innovation Officer, as well as multi-time Cup champions Joey Logano and Jimmie Johnson, share their perspectives on the changes.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Larson claimed his second Bill France Cup, outlasting Denny Hamlin and the rest of the Championship 4 at Phoenix. Steve Letarte & Alex Weaver are joined by Champions Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels and Jeff Gordon. Plus, Jeff Burton, Kyle Petty and Mamba Smith share their instant reactions and unpack all the action from Phoenix Raceway. The crew analyzes every pivotal moment from the season finale — from strategy calls to on-track drama — and crowns the sport’s newest champion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The final hurdle to Phoenix was overcome by William Byron, who clinched his third-straight Championship 4 berth. Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver react live from Martinsville Speedway to Byron, Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports’ big day, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano’s missed opportunity with Team Penske, and the finalized Championship 4 field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chase Briscoe clinched his first-ever Championship 4 spot after beating out the playoff field at Talladega. Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty unpack a busy YellaWood 500 that saw Chase Elliott exit early, Kyle Larson run out of gas late, and two JGR drivers punch their ticket to the championship race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Las Vegas marked Denny Hamlin's 60th career win, the 10th-most victories all-time in NASCAR Cup Series history. Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver, Jeff Burton & Kyle Petty react to Hamlin's win in a critical playoff race, Ryan Blaney and William Byron's setbacks, and what the final two races of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Round of 8 means for the field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane van Gisbergen toughed out a hard-fought win at the Charlotte Roval, beating Kyle Larson and others as four more playoff drivers hit the chopping block. Steve Letarte, Mamba Smith, and Todd Gordon share their instant reactions to the NASCAR Cup Series playoff cutoff race, Ross Chastain’s wild finish, and Joey Logano sneaking his way into the next round. Plus, SVG joins the show to break down his road course dub. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Kansas Speedway finished with flare. Chase Elliott secured a berth into the Round of 8 after winning an intense final-lap battle against Denny Hamlin. Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver react to the sensational finish, Zane Smith's scary flip, Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace and others' performances and more. Plus, special guest Joey Logano joins the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Hampshire took center stage in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff as the Round of 12 commenced in Loudon. Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver and Adam Alexander share their instant reactions to Ryan Blaney's victory, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs' tense on-track moment and what it means for JGR and more on Inside the Race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Bell clinched a spot in the Round of 12 after an electric finish at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff. Join Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver as they break down all the drama, highlights, and turning points from the Bass Pro Shop Night Race. From key pit strategies to jaw-dropping on-track battles, we’ve got every angle covered. Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ehW-fGtD154 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second leg of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Round of 16 was won by Denny Hamlin. But how did Hamlin punch his ticket into the Round of 12, and what does his win mean for the rest of the playoff field? Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver, and Kyle Petty react to everything that went down at World Wide Technology Raceway, including Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney’s incident, Josh Berry’s wreck, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chase Briscoe dominated Darlington to kick off the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte, and Kyle Petty react to Briscoe’s stellar South Carolina showing, the nightmare others had on pit road, and they discuss who’s under the most pressure with World Wide Technology Raceway up next. Plus, Briscoe joins the show to break down his win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part 1 of our NASCAR 2025 Playoff Media Day special Alex Weaver sits down with four of the biggest names in the sport. Can Denny Hamlin win his first title? How does Joey Logano flip the championship switch? How satisfying would a 2nd title be for Ryan Blaney? Does Chase Elliott have a championship team in 2025? 00:30 - Denny Hamlin 9:00 - Joey Logano 18:10 - Ryan Blaney 26:46 - Chase Elliott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Only 10 races separate 16 drivers from their chance to hoist the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series trophy. On this episode of “Inside the Race,” Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver, along with NASCAR Insight's Russell Wenrich, get together to preview the playoffs. Can Shane van Gisbergen advance past the first round? Is Tyler Reddick a dark horse, and who are the true postseason contenders? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway served up tire fall-off, critical pit road strategies, and a 12-car wreck, but Austin Dillon overcame those and more to secure his first win of the season. Steve Letarte, Corey LaJoie and Todd Gordon discuss Saturday night's action, Dillon's win and what it means for the NASCAR Playoffs with one race remaining in the regular season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.