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Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick breakdown one of the most intense weekends in motorsport history! From an unfathomable final-corner title shocker in the World Rally Championship to Red Bull firing back in F1, NASCAR in Vegas and 1,200 horsepower super trucks in Spain, SPEED has you covered.In this episode:Elfyn Evans secures a historic WRC title after Oliver Solberg’s heartbreaking error on the penultimate corner in Sardinia. Chase Briscoe conquers Las Vegas while Brad Keselowski addresses his upcoming departure from RFK Racing. Max Verstappen takes his first win of the season in Bahrain following pre-race rain, formation lap red flags, and Mercedes heartbreak. Is Max becoming the Dale Earnhardt of F1? Porsche Penske Motorsport completes the IMSA endurance crown jewel sweep in a 1.2-second finish. And we go Around the Racing World where 5.3-ton FIA European Trucks hit 100mph, Maddi Gordon sets another NHRA record, CARS Tour action featuring Kevin & Keelan Harvick and MotoGP dominance from Marc Márquez.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Wild WRC Championship Finale10:03 - IMSA Petit Le Mans & Champion Crowned17:05 - NASCAR Cup Series Las Vegas Recap19:24 - Brad Keselowski Leaving RFK Racing?30:41 - F1 Bahrain GP Recap & Red Bull Surge37:01 - Comparing Max Verstappen's Legacy to Dale Earnhardt41:00 - F1 Formation Lap Red Flag & Driver Reactions47:07 - Is Fred Vasseur the Right Man for the Job?50:04 - MotoGP Japanese GP Double Sweep50:44 - ACO & FIA 10-Year Endurance Deal51:25 - Christian Lundgaard Joins Chip Ganassi Racing53:14 - Buxton Reacts to Lundgaard's Big Move55:53 - NASCAR O'Reilly Series Vegas Battle57:55 - NHRA Midwest Nationals Highlights1:00:43 - CARS Tour Late Model Action & Keelan Harvick1:04:45 - 1,200 HP FIA European Truck Championship1:09:00 - GT World Challenge Rain & Chaos1:10:28 - Driver of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maddi Gordon joins Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton to discuss her rookie season in drag racing and her rapid rise behind the wheel. Gordon opens up about driving for Ron Capps, finding early success, and what she learned from beating NASCAR legend Tony Stewart. She details the legacy of women in drag racing and her experience growing up in a three-generation drag racing family. Gordon also explains how her experience as a technician has made her a better driver, what it really feels like to reach 340+ MPH, and what she hopes to accomplish as she continues her rookie season. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Rookie NHRA Season 01:42 - Desire for Speed 03:13 - Biggest Adjustment as a Rookie 05:23 - Surprised by Early Success? 07:33 - Experience Driving for Ron Capps 08:54 - Are You a Different Maddi in the Car? 11:14 - Beating Tony Stewart 12:38 - Legacy of Women in Drag Racing 14:24 - Growing Up in a 3-Generation Drag Racing Family 17:13 - How Being a Technician Makes Her a Better Driver 18:42 - What Does 340+ MPH Actually Feel Like? 22:26 - Goals for the Rest of the Season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton breakdown a chaotic weekend across motorsports, starting with Kyle Larson's dominant performance at Kansas and epic restart disasters in NASCAR & F1.Carson Hocevar gets caught in restart chaos with major NASCAR Chase implications. Total disaster strikes in Formula 1 as Alpine teammates collide, wiping out Lando Norris in the process. Should penalty points or a race ban should be on the table for Franco Colapinto. Argentinian race fans are speaking out and Norris has since apologized for his post-race criticism.Plus, we look ahead to the final IMSA race of the season—the 10-hour Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta—and celebrate Ryo Hirakawa’s emotional home victory for Toyota at the WEC 6 Hours of Fuji!Finally, we hit the trending topics on Social Speedway, highlight news from Around the Racing World, and crown our official Driver of the Week!00:00 - Welcome to SPEED00:45 - Kyle Larson Dominates & Wins at Kansas04:01 - Is Larson the Title Favorite? Championship Points Breakdown06:10 - Carson Hocevar Triggers Restart Chaos Again10:54 - Formula 1: George Russell Wins at Baku13:19 - F1 Championship Points Battle19:00 - Alpine Teammates Collide: The Restart Wreck23:40 - Close Finishes vs. Driver Standards26:51 - F1 Headed to Malaysia29:30 - World Endurance Championship (WEC) Recap32:19 - IMSA Petit Le Mans Finale Preview36:01 - Social Speedway40:40 - Around the Racing World55:06 - Driver of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chaos erupts at the Last Great Coliseum! Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton dive into all the drama from the Bristol Night Race, including Joey Logano’s massive win and the explosive post-race pit road brawl between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney.Plus, Will breaks down a potential rift in world endurance racing between the FIA and ACO, big news on F1’s future 2027 schedule, Max Verstappen passing 100 go-karts, INDYCAR moves, and a full lap Around the Racing World!Chapters:00:00 - Welcome00:30 - Logano wins AGAIN at Bristol04:00 - Hocevar vs. Blaney21:10 - O'Reilly & Truck Series Recap24:35 - Buxton's Breakdown: WEC/Le Mans split?!33:25 - F1 2027 schedule release | 1st Monaco Sprint37:15 - Max Verstappen vs. 100 Go Karts41:40 - AJ Foyt Racing signs INDYCAR Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger47:18 - Social Speedway53:41 - Around the Racing World1:01:28 - Driver of the Week1:03:17 - Final Lap1:05:48 - Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor Zilisch sits down with Kevin Harvick and Kaitlyn Vincie following a top-10 performance in St. Louis and his massive announcement: joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Connor opens up about sharing the news with Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks, the deep mutual respect between them, and his unwavering commitment to finishing his tenure with Trackhouse on top. Plus, he dives into his close relationship with SVG—who acts as an older brother figure on and off the track—and reflects on growing up racing against current Formula 1 Championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Zilisch also addresses Harvick’s direct influence on his rising career, whether a FIA Super License is in his future, and the viral antics of his dad Jim on social media! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:00 - Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 06:00 - Inside Zilisch’s rookie season 10:05 - Relationship with Kimi Antonelli & Go Karting 16:45 - Reaction to his Dad going viral on social media 18:45 - Surviving carnage in St. Louis for a Top 10 20:00 - Getting more involved with car setup 21:12 - Ambitions outside of NASCAR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Harvick and Kaitlyn Vincie breakdown Kyle Larson’s huge win at World Wide Technology Raceway, analyze the massive pit-lane pileup in the O’Reilly Series, and debate whether Formula 1’s new Madring circuit failed to live up to the hype. Plus, history is made as Ugo Ugochukwu becomes the first American to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship! Is INDYCAR in his future? All that, plus MotoGP madness, CARS Tour tempers, new INDYCAR IR-28 testing & wild weather all around the racing world. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - NASCAR St. Louis: Larson Wins, 18 Cautions & Stage 3 Wrecks 13:41 - NASCAR O'Reilly Series: Jesse Love Wins & Terrifying Pit Road Crash 18:30 - F1 Spanish GP: Antonelli Wins For The 8th Time In 2026 20:19 - Was Madring a Failure? 25:47 - F3 History: Ugo Ugochukwu Becomes 1st American Champion! 28:55 - Social Speedway: Tesla vs. McLaren Drag Race & More 33:54 - Mailbag: Racing While Injured 35:40 - Around the Racing World: IndyCar IR-28 Testing, MotoGP, WRC, Suzuka, Sprint Cars & More 53:45 - Driver of the Week & Final Lap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a packed slate of global racing action.In INDYCAR, Alex Palou is officially crowned a 5x series champion at Laguna Seca, while Scott McLaughlin snaps a 35-race winless streak to take a dominant victory over Kyle Kirkwood and Alexander Rossi. With the INDYCAR season officially over, the guys talk about the most memorable moments. Plus, some silly season updates.Over in NASCAR, Christopher Bell holds off Kyle Larson in a 25-lap shootout to win the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway to kick off The Chase. Drama unfolds with Carson Hocevar and Brad Keselowski which led to postrace reaction from both drivers. Plus, Ross Chastain reacts to Kevin's analysis about his future at Trackhouse.We also covers two harrowing incidents and heroic rescues: Dutch driver Loek Hartog pulled Ollie Millroy out of a burning Ferrari in the China GT Championship and Manuel Gil del Real survived a death-defying Porsche crash through the catch fence at Laguna Seca.Plus, Kimi Antonelli makes history in Formula 1 with a stunning 19th-to-1st home victory at Monza, Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his CARS Tour Pro Late Model debut, and Ferrari claims a dramatic WEC victory at COTA!Chapters: 00:00:00 - INDYCAR Finale at Leguna Seca00:00:50 - Scott McLaughlin breaks winless streak00:03:30 - Alex Palou officially crowned a 5x champion00:05:33 - Final championship standings00:07:30 - Dennis Hauger wins Rookie of the Year00:10:06 - Alexander Rossi's podium finish00:11:00 - Mick Schumacher headed to Meyer Shank Racing00:12:35 - Lundgaard to Chip Ganassi Racing?00:15:18 - Does Scott Dixon win with Arrow McLaren?00:17:30 - Do Christian Lundgaard and Pato O'Ward have beef?00:21:40 - Connor Daly is back in INDYCAR full-time00:22:45 - Will and Townsend Bell drove a 1911 vintage INDYCAR!00:24:50 - Will’s favorite INDYCAR moments of the season00:26:45 - INDY NXT title00:29:35 - Porsche Laguna crash00:33:10 - Loek Hartog heroically saves Ollie Millroy from a fiery wreck00:37:00 - NASCAR Cup Series - The Chase is On!00:38:50 - Denny Hamlin still leads The Chase00:40:30 - Carson Hocevar vs. Brad Keselowski00:43:25 - Ross Chastain calls out Kevin Harvick00:48:35 - Sheldon Creed Wins O'Reilly race at Darlington00:50:30 - Kimi Antonelli makes Italian F1 history00:56:20 - Are F1 fans rooting for drivers or teams?01:01:20 - F2/F3 Recap01:04:55 - Social Speedway01:08:51 - Around the Racing World01:10:52 - Driver of The Week01:14:10 - Final lap schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece joins Kevin Harvick on SPEED to break down his epic, high-stakes victory at Daytona International Speedway and what it takes to survive as a true blue-collar racer. Fresh off taking the checkered flag in a dramatic overtime finish to lock himself into the Cup Series Playoffs, Preece opens up about the relentless pressure of a must-win scenario, navigating split-second draft decisions at 200 MPH, and proving the critics wrong. Plus, Harvick and Preece dive deep into the mindset of a pure racer—from grinding through Modified short tracks to conquering NASCAR's highest level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a weekend across the racing world! Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a massive slate of motorsports action. In INDYCAR, Pato O'Ward pulls off a historic doubleheader sweep at the Milwaukee Mile, winning two races on the same day! Plus, Alex Palou seals his fifth NTT INDYCAR Series championship. Over in NASCAR, Ryan Preece charged through overtime at Daytona to score his first career Cup Series victory and lock up the final spot in The Chase, knocking out Shane van Gisbergen. Plus, Ryan Sieg breaks through for his first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win in his 424th start! In MotoGP, Marc Márquez completes a flawless weekend sweep at MotorLand Aragón, while Hunter Lawrence outlasts brother Jett by just one single point to win the 450 Pro Motocross Championship—as Eli Tomac announces his retirement. In F1 news, Lando Norris locks in his long-term future at McLaren through 2030, while Madrid's brand-new "Madring" street circuit officially passes FIA testing ahead of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome to the show! 01:04 - The Milwaukee Hosts INDYCAR Doubleheader 03:00 - Pato O'Ward's Double Sweep 06:40 - Alex Palou’s 5th Championship 12:10 - Max Garcia Wins First INDY NXT Race 14:24 - Ryan Preece’s Overtime Win & Chase Clinch 18:30 - Hocevar Wrecks In The Final Laps 20:47 - SVG Just Misses The Chase 24:15 - Tom Cruise Reveals Days of Thunder 2 29:15 - Ryan Sieg’s First Win in Start #42431:40 -MotoGP: Marc Márquez Dominates MotorLand Aragón 33:35 - Hunter Lawrence Wins Title by 1 Point + Eli Tomac Retires 35:20 - F1: Madrid Track Update & Lando Norris Extension 43:40 - Social Speedway 49:10 - Around the Racing World 1:01:17 - Driver of the Week 1:05:37 - Final Lap Preview Fueled by https://www.poet.com/ SPEED with Harvick and Buxton https://www.youtube.com/@SPEEDonFOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Lundgaard sits down with Will Buxton for an raw, unfiltered look at his future. Despite delivering multiple wins in 2026 and driving to the top of the INDYCAR standings, Lundgaard finds himself navigating a split from Arrow McLaren as the paddock's most sought-after free agent for 2027. From racing past national monuments on pit lane at the Freedom 250 to addressing Silly Season speculation and his search for a new championship home, the 25-year-old Dane opens up about channeling paddock noise into performance and what legacy he wants to leave behind. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome to The Freedom 250 in D.C. 01:10 - Racing INDYCAR in D.C. 04:30 - INDYCAR's scheduling ambitions 07:00 - 2026 review; Currently 3rd in points 9:08 - Navigating the McLaren Split 16:00 - Free Agency 2027: What Lundgaard Wants in His Next Team 19:50 - How does Freedom 250 compare to other big races? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown sits down with Will Buxton inside the Arrow McLaren strategy trailer at the inaugural D.C. Freedom 250 for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview on INDYCAR, Arrow McLaren, American Motorsports, F1 and World Endurance racing. In this full-length conversation, Zak breaks down why bringing INDYCAR to Washington, D.C. is a game-changer for the sport, and the mindset behind Arrow McLaren's blockbuster 2027 driver lineup featuring Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, and Pato O'Ward. Plus, he reflects on the cross-discipline McLaren DNA, the explosive growth of motorsport in America, and what drives his relentless pursuit of victory. "I want to win the WEC championship, INDYCAR championship, Formula One World Championship, Monaco, Indy, and Le Mans. And once we've done that, I want to do it again." 0:00 - Inside the McLaren Strategy Trailer 1:15 - Attending the Freedom 250 over Dutch GP 2:20 - INDYCAR & Washington, D.C.: Expanding the Sport's Footprint 4:30 - Formula 1 compared to INDYCAR 5:25 - Strategy to grow INDYCAR 7:40 - Freedom 250's impact 12:45 - Sponsorship demand in racing 13:45 - Arrow McLaren & The Blockbuster 2027 Driver Lineup 19:40 - Shared DNA Across Formula 1, INDYCAR, & WEC 22:30 - The American Motorsport Boom & Untapped Potential 24:30 - McLaren's goal to win the Triple Crown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a historic, unforgettable weekend in global motorsports! From the iconic streets around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to Loudon and Zandvoort, we’re covering every angle. Kyle Kirkwood puts on a street-course clinic to win the inaugural INDYCAR Freedom 250 in D.C., while championship leader Alex Palou suffers a nightmare afternoon. Plus, Jeff Gordon sweeps the showcase IROC field in D.C., Ryan Blaney repeats at New Hampshire, Lando Norris conquers Zandvoort, and Max Verstappen signs a staggering mega-extension with Red Bull! We round up action from around the racing world with updates from NHRA, IMSA at VIR, ARCA dirt racing, High Limit Racing, World of Outlaws sprint cars, Australian Supercars, Pro Motocross, and the CARS Tour. Driver of the Week Nominees: Lando Norris (F1) Kyle Kirkwood (INDYCAR) Jeff Gordon (IROC) Ryan Blaney (NASCAR) Have a question for Kevin and Will? Drop your thoughts in the comments below or submit a voicemail for our mailbag section in the next episode! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Dream Weekend in D.C. at INDYCAR's Freedom 250 05:39 - Kyle Kirkwood’s Record Performance & Palou’s Meltdown 13:12 - IROC Showcase in D.C.: Jeff Gordon Sweeps the Field 18:00 - NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Repeats at New Hampshire 23:47 - NASCAR Trucks: Layne Riggs Clinches Top Seed 24:45 - Kyle Busch Invitational 25:40 - F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris Masters Zandvoort 29:49 - Verstappen’s Record Contract 33:53 - Social Speedway & Mailbag 41:35 - Around the Racing World 45:15 - CARS Tour Thriller 49:33 - Driver of the Week 51:32 - Final Lap 52:46 - Wrecks of the Week Fueled by https://www.poet.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Buxton sat down with 2x INDYCAR Champion Will Power on The National Mall in Washington, D.C., ahead of the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix! Set against iconic backdrops of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Castle, Power shares his unfiltered thoughts on street racing in D.C., his transition to Andretti Global, hunting down Alex Palou, and why INDYCAR is currently "in the best place its ever been". Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. 01:30 - Markham Review: Back-to-Back Podiums 04:00 - Year 1 with Andretti Global 07:20 - Taking on a New Challenge at 45 08:10 - Pole Pace: "Still Hammering Like I'm in My 20s" 09:30 - Pure Drive: What Keeps Will Power Competitive? 10:30 - The Battle Against Alex Palou 13:30 - State of the Sport: "INDYCAR is in the Best Place Ever" 14:50 - Racing in D.C.: "Mad Racing Around DC" 18:00 - Living the Childhood Dream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of his most candid conversations to date, NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman joins SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, to open up about his career, the relentless demands of elite motorsport, and his decision to retire from full-time racing at the conclusion of the 2027 season. Driving the legendary No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, Bowman has proved himself as a top-tier contender with eight Cup victories. But behind the thrilling track battles lies a complex story of resilience. In this episode, Alex dives deep into his decision to sign a one-year contract extension through 2027 to wrap up his full-time career on his own terms—fulfilling a personal plan he’s held since joining HMS nearly a decade ago. Alex candidly shares the factors shaping his choice: the physical toll of injuries—as well as the emotional weight of a 36-week season. He reflects on his desire to transition to a normal lifestyle, prioritize mental health, and start a family without carrying the week-to-week stress of racing into his home life. You will NOT want to miss this episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:27 NASCAR Driver Alex Bowman Joins The Show0:35 Racing At Richmond This Past Weekend1:38 Expectations At Hendrick Motorsports2:38 Retiring Early & Grind Of Cup Series6:37 Still Driving Other Cars After Retiring?8:36 Pressure Of Racing14:20 Driving For Hendrick Motorsports16:10 Final Season In 202719:19 Favorite Place To Race21:49 Looking Forward To Most From Retirement23:45 Favorite Generation Of Car26:42 Lesson Learned From Racing Career28:02 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick dive headfirst into a action-packed week from across the global motorsports spectrum. The duo kicks things off in INDYCAR, where Marcus Ericsson snapped a 63-race drought with a late-race charge to win the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, while Alex Palou continued to build a crushing points lead despite the street circuit chaos. Over in NASCAR, Joey Logano held off a late-charge from Chase Briscoe at Richmond to secure his second Cup victory of the season, while Kaden Honeycutt turned exciting personal news into on-track dominance with a wire-to-wire beatdown in the Craftsman Truck Series. The show takes a deep dive into international racing news, covering Marcin Budkowski taking the reins as Cadillac’s new Formula 1 Team Principal during the summer shutdown, Carlos Sainz's impending contract extension with Williams, and Pascal Wehrlein securing his second Formula E World Championship in a dramatic London E-Prix finale. Will and Kevin also celebrate one of the most incredible double-duty feats of the year as Kyle Larson placed sixth in Richmond, hopped on a jet to Iowa, and survived a three-hour rain delay to lead all 50 laps and capture his fourth Knoxville Nationals title. Rounding out the episode, they highlight news from around the racing world, including Kurt Busch edging out Jimmie Johnson by a mere 0.002 seconds at Laguna Seca, JCB shattering the world land speed record at Bonneville, and the Harvick family's eventful weekend at CARS Tour West. Finally, Will and Kevin answer listener voicemails about childhood racing numbers and SPEED nostalgia, debate their Driver of the Week picks before revealing the fan vote, and set the stage for upcoming action at the Dutch Grand Prix, New Hampshire, and INDYCAR’s historic trip to Washington, D.C. Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:00 INDYCAR: Marcus Ericsson Wins At Ontario9:45 INDYCAR: Washington, D.C. Preview15:50 Road To 2027 INDY NXT Kicks Off Sept. 2116:32 NASCAR Cup Series: Joey Logans Wins At Richmond24:27 F1: Sainz Expected To Announce Contract Extension With Williams25:06 F1: Cadillac Announces Graeme Lowdon Replacement28:08 Formula E: Taylor Barnard Youngest Winner At London E-Prix28:34 Formula E: Pascal Wehrlein Wins Formula E Drivers’ World Championship29:42 Larson Wins 65th Annual Knoxville Nationals35:07 NASCAR Truck Series: Kaden Honeycutt Wins At Richmond36:14 NASCAR: Noah Gragson Will Return For Front Row Motorsports38:36 Social Speedway41:02 Voicemail Questions45:46 Around The Racing World51:32 Driver of the Week54:59 Final Lap: Weekend Racing Schedule56:42 Outro57:36 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices