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Checo Perez has been released by Red Bull and replaced by Liam Lawson. Isack Hadjar is likely to become the second driver at Toro Rosso after finishing 5th or 6th last year in the RB driver development program. Valtteri Bottas is returning to Mercedes as their reserve driver. In other F1 news, 23XI and FRM have won a preliminary injunction to keep their charters and access SHR charters for sale. In NASCAR, Conor Daly is announced as the driver of the 77 for Juncos-Hollinger, while Faux has released the TV schedule for IndyCar and Indy NXT. Sophia Floresch has secured an Indy NXT ride with HMD, and Ford M-Sport has announced drivers for the 2025 WRC. Jack Beckman will be a full season driver for Peak funny car. In NFL Week 15, the focus is on real teams and fantasy. The NASCAR Cup Series Season Review addresses how Joey Logano finished 16th in points but won his 3rd title, Hendrick and Gibbs' usual dominance, Ford's struggles, and SHR's closure. Hocevar wins ROTY despite hitting everything but the lottery. Other noteworthy topics include the Gen 7 car and TV changes in 2025. The episode concludes with Josh’s Sim Segment.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 249 - Restart & Reflect covers various motorsport topics. Norris wins the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first Constructors title since 1998, with Ferrari's Sainz and Eclair completing the podium. There’s discussion about Piastri and penalty points, marking the end of an era for Lewis and Mercedes. The episode includes racing news from Nascar, IndyCar, and NHRA, along with football updates and fantasy playoff previews.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 248 discusses the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix where Fish Lips overcame a qualifying penalty to win, while Norris lost 2nd place due to a double yellow flag. Other drivers like LH and Sainz faced issues with crashes and spins. As the series moves to Abu Dhabi, Checo Perez is set to leave, and Ocon will be replaced by Doohan at Haas. Tyler Allen becomes the new crew chief for Keebler Gibbs. The podcast also covers football updates, GSP news, F2, and F1 Academy happenings, and previews the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 247 covers various topics, including Josh and Joe going to the South Carolina 400 and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Woody Russell wins over Sir Lewis Hamilton, who started 10th, with Sainz in 3rd, and Fish Lips becomes a four-time World Drivers' Champion. Updates on points lead into Qatar, and racing news includes Cadillac joining F1 in 2026 and Robert Wickens racing for DXDT in 2025. The episode also includes a football update, reflections on thankfulness in motorsports, GSP Roundup, WRC Rally Japan, F2 and F1 Academy in Qatar, a preview of the Grand Prix, and Josh’s Sim Segment before closing the show.

NASCAR and IndyCar News IMSA Daytona Test Other Racing Series News Items NFL Week 11 for our actual and fantasy teams GSP Roundup MotoGP/Moto2 Barcelona Grand Prix Season Finale Supercars Adelaide 500 Season Finale NHRA World Finals at Pomona WRC Rally Japan Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Josh’s Sim Segment Show Close

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 245 covers the NASCAR Tripleheader at Phoenix, where Pizza Face wins the race and becomes the 10th driver to win three or more championships in the NASCAR Cup Series. It discusses the performance of the Final 4 and other key players. Questions are raised about the playoff format, its effectiveness in determining a Cup champion, and potential tracks for the finale. The episode also reviews the XFinity and Truck Series winners and champions, NFL Week 10, and concludes with updates on MotoGP, Supercars, NHRA, and F1 news, including the firing of Niels Wittich.

We discuss the recent NASCAR triple header at Martinsville, where YRB secured another victory to advance in the championship. We also address how race manipulation has impacted the fourth driver in the championship standings, and explore other storylines and developments as we head to Phoenix. In XFinity, Eric Almarollo achieved a remarkable sweep at Martinsville, while Chandler Smith and Cole Custer found themselves in an altercation post-race.  Additionally, we highlight Christian Eckes, who made headlines by overcoming Taylor Gray and Ben Rhodes to secure his win and advancement. We’ll touch on the key players and those who have made it to the Final Four. Shifting gears to Formula 1, we recap the Brazilian Grand Prix, where Fish Lips impressively moved from 17th to 1st, aided by the rain, marking one of his best performances to date. We also acknowledge the Alpine duo of Ocon and Gasly, who completed the podium. We’ll examine other significant players and storylines as we head toward Las Vegas. In the NFL, we review Week Nine for the Jaguars, while the 49ers enjoy a bye week, along with a brief glance at the Fantasy landscape.  We’ll also discuss the MLB World Series, reflecting on whether the Yankees managed to make an astonishing comeback after being down 3-0. In our GSP Roundup, we cover MotoGP/Moto2 at Malaysia, WEC at Bahrain, including the Rookie Test, and NHRA at Las Vegas. Finally, we’ll preview NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix, share our picks, and discuss who might take home the hardware. To conclude, we’ll feature Josh’s Sim Segment before wrapping up the show.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 243 - Lawsuit Operator This week, we covered the exciting NASCAR Tripleheader at Homestead, where Tyler Reddick made an amazing move in the final turn to pass YRB and secure the win, moving on to Phoenix. Key Players: - Tyler Reddick - YRB Other Highlights and Updates as we head to Martinsville: - Hank Hill also wins and advances to Phoenix.    Key Players: - Hank Hill Other Highlights and Updates as we head to Martinsville: - Grant Enfinger claims his second victory of the round. Key Players: - Grant Enfinger Other Highlights and Updates as we head to Martinsville: In the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Mexico, Smooth Operator took the win starting from the pole position, while Lando and Charl snagged the fastest lap. The Red Bull drivers faced a challenging day, but Haas had a great performance, earning double points, and Mercedes came in as the next best team. Looking ahead to Brazil: In NFL Week Eight, we discussed our real-life teams and fantasy football. The MLB World Series features the Dodgers against the Yankees. GSP Roundup: - MotoGP/Moto2 took place in Thailand last week, and this week it’s in Malaysia. - Supercars Gold Coast 500 at Surfers Paradise. - WEC season finale at Bahrain. - NHRA event in Las Vegas. We also previewed the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix and made our picks, along with a look ahead to the NASCAR Tripleheader at Martinsville, sharing our predictions on who will make it to the Final 4. To wrap things up, we had Josh’s Sim Segment before closing the show.

After an eventful weekend, the guys are back for E242 of the GSP. Phil brings on good friend and the man of the Chronicles George Howson on to guest host for Josh as he's on vacation. Phil and George discuss Joey Logano getting a massive upset over Chris Bell, Kyle Larson and others to win at Las Vegas. They cover the race, key players and points heading to Homestead. On the XFinity side, AJ Allmendinger held Ryan Seig off to win his first race of 2024 plus advance to Phoenix. Discussion of the race and other major news, including Dale, Jr. coming back with a Bud washer car in late models. Charl Eclair had a strong weekend at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, which culminated in a strong victory on Sunday. Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 finish while Fish Lips rounded out the podium and gained points on Lando Norris after a typical FL maneuver at Turn 1, lap 1. Phil and George cover all the stories as the teams head to Mexico for the second of three consecutive races. Phil covers San Francisco getting worked by Kermit the Frog again, while Josh's Jaguars are teetering on the brink, even with a win over the Patriots. The fantasy teams are doing better though for each of them. The GSP Roundup covers MotoGP, WSBK, WRC and Supercars before the crew previewed and made picks for the Grand Prix of Mexico for Formula 1 and the NASCAR Triple header at Homestead.

Episode 241 of the Grip Strip Podcast is all about the NASCAR Cup and XFinity races at the Charlotte Roval. Yung Money took control in the second half, snagging his sixth win of 2024 and his second straight elimination race. Tyler Reddick kicked things off strong by winning Stage 1 but faced a tough challenge in the final stretch to move on. Unfortunately, he collided with Dennis while MJ was watching from the pits. In a surprising twist, Alex Bowman got disqualified after losing ballast when he hit a turtle curb. The episode dives into other major storylines, like Sam Mayer's victory in the elimination race that secured his spot in the Round of 8, while Parker Kligerman faced some bad luck with NASCAR. Creed and Herbst were also eliminated from the playoffs, along with Kligerman and polesitter SVG. As the points head to Vegas, the podcast also touches on NFL Week Six, GSP updates, and motorsport events from MotoGP to WRC. Plus, there's a preview of the Formula 1 US Grand Prix at CoTA and NASCAR's upcoming races in Las Vegas, along with Josh's Sim Segment before wrapping up the show.

NASCAR Tripleheader at Talladega   Richard had an impressive victory in the Cup race, especially after a dramatic 28-car incident with just four laps to go that affected many top contenders, including Gumby Cindric.   We saw a lot of excitement around the DVP policy, along with some challenges in the pack and fuel mileage racing in a tight four-wide situation for a couple of hours.   As we look ahead to the Roval Cutoff, the points situation is definitely heating up.   Sammy Smith pulled off an amazing from-last-to-first performance with a timely win in Xfinity! Unfortunately, Sam Mayer faced some difficulties and was disqualified, while Allgaier is still working through his issues.   The points are really important as we approach the Roval.   In a heartfelt moment for Oldsmobile, Grant Enfinger secured their first win in Trucks and their first win in NASCAR since 1992! It’s great to see most of the playoff drivers, except Nick Sanchez, making their way into the Top 14.   The points race is getting exciting as we head to Homestead.   IndyCar News   Michael Andretti has shared a thoughtful letter with fans as he transitions from his role as CEO of his team to Towriss.   Exciting news: the series plans to race in Arlington, TX, in 2026, around the iconic Cowgirls stadium and the Globe Life Field for the Rangers!   NFL Week Five is upon us, both in real life and fantasy, and we can't wait to recap our first matchup in the FallBrawl!   GSP Roundup   MotoGP has wrapped up its event in Japan, while NHRA had an exciting race in Dallas.   Supercars are gearing up for the Bathurst 1000, and there’s a new format coming for 2025 that fans will love!   IMSA’s Petit Le Mans is right around the corner, along with updates on teams and cars for 2025.   As we preview NASCAR Cup & XFinity at The Roval, it will be interesting to see who makes it to the round of eight!   Josh’s Sim Segment   Show Close

Welcome to Episode 239 of the Grip Strip Podcast—Game Changes & Speed Demons! Segment 1: Josh’s Cannonball Run Attempt Experience the highs and lows as Josh tries to conquer the legendary Cannonball Run. Segment 2: NASCAR Tripleheader at Kansas Cup Series: Ross Chastain edges out Byron for the victory. Xfinity Series: Aric Almirola secures his second win of the season. Truck Series: Corey Heim pulls off a historic sweep at Kansas. Segment 3: Drama in the Pits Josh Berry: Parked after a spin with four flats. NASCAR officials defend the controversial decision. Points Race: Analysis heading into Talladega for all three series. Segment 4: Legal Battles and Baby News 23XI & Front Row Motorsports: Join an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. Talladega Car Mods: Changes to prevent car flips. Welcome Baby Becks: Darrell and Amanda Wallace celebrate the birth of their child. Segment 5: IndyCar News FBI Investigation: Team RLL under scrutiny for stealing IP from Andretti. Leadership Shift: Michael Andretti hands control of Andretti Global to Dan Towriss. New Race Announcement: Racing around Jerryworld in 2026. Segment 6: F1 Shocker Ricciardo Out: Red Bull dumps Daniel Ricciardo for Liam Lawson. Segment 7: NFL Week 4 Showdown Fantasy & Reality: FallBrawl matchup and Week 4 highlights. GSP Roundup MotoGP: Recap of races in Indonesia and Japan. NHRA: Action from Gateway. WSBK: Battles at Aragon. WRC: Rally Chile thrills. Preview & Picks: Talladega Tripleheader Detailed predictions, including insights from the Tate Fogleman Algorithm. Josh’s Sim Segment Explore the latest sim racing updates. Show Close Tune in for another adrenaline-packed episode—only on the Grip Strip Podcast!

NASCAR had a big race weekend at Bristol, and Yung Money really took charge, moving on to the next round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, MTJ, Keebler Gibbs, Brad K, and Harrison Burton were knocked out of the competition. There were issues with the tires, and the car didn't perform well on the short tracks and road courses. As we look ahead to the Kansas races, Cold Custard won the XFinity race and secured the Regular Season Championship. Allgaier had a rough time and lost the RST. The lineup stays the same as we head to Kansas. Layne Riggs continues his winning streak with a victory at Bristol, and most of the playoff drivers did well. The points are tight as we head to Kansas. In F1, the Singapore Grand Prix was exciting with Lando winning pole position and the race. Fish Lips finished second and Piastri came in third. Ferrari had a tough time in qualifying, and Mercedes struggled throughout the weekend. Danny Ric made a splash in his final F1 race by snagging the fastest lap. As we enter a three-week break before the U.S. Grand Prix, the NFL's third week has left both of us feeling a bit unhappy. In GSP updates, last week featured NHRA racing in Charlotte and this week at Gateway. MotoGP and Moto2 raced in Italy last week and are moving to Indonesia this week. WSBK was in Italy last week and is heading to Aragon next. IMSA was at Indianapolis, Supercars had the Sandown 500, F1 Academy raced in Singapore, and the WRC is in Rally Chile.  Looking ahead to NASCAR's events at Kansas, we'll preview the races in Trucks, XFinity, and Cup to see who might get eliminated and who could start strong. Finally, Josh will share his sim segment before we wrap up the show.

IndyCar Season Finale in Nashville   Colton Herta made a late move to pass Pato O’Ward, earning his first win on an oval track. Hello Palou is a three-time IndyCar champion, partly because Whinge Power had a problem with his lap belt that led to a long pit stop.   We’re also looking for updates on the Leaders Circle battle, as well as points standings and news.   In NASCAR at Watkins Glen, Christopher Buescher took the win after overtaking SVG on the final lap, marking his first victory in road racing in the Cup Series. Many drivers competing for points faced challenges, but some managed to improve their standings. There are other important stories and points updates to consider as we head to Bristol. Connor Zilisch dominated his XFinity debut, becoming the second youngest driver to win in the series. Late-race chaos influenced the points race as we approach the regular season finale at Bristol. We also have news on a strong rookie class for 2025 and CW's upcoming broadcasts.   At the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri overtook Charl Eclair early on and went on to secure a strong second win in his F1 career. Woody finished third, benefiting from crashes involving Checo Perez and Carlos Sainz on the last lap. Fish Lips and LH faced difficulties throughout the weekend. We’ll also cover other significant stories and points updates as we head to the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.   In NFL Week 2, we have fantasy updates and a GSP roundup. F2 raced in Baku last week, and this week it's F1 Academy. The WEC was in Fuji last week, and IMSA is at Indy this week. NHRA raced at Maple Grove last week and is heading to Charlotte this week.   The IndyNXT season concluded in Nashville, while Supercars had the Sandown 500 with Toyota entering the series with the Supra and a V8 engine, partnering with WalkinshawAndrettiUnited and another team. MotoGP, Moto2, and WSBK all took place in Italy.   We’ll preview the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix and the NASCAR tripleheader at Bristol, discussing who might be eliminated from the playoffs in both the Cup and XFinity series.   Don’t miss Josh’s Sim Segment, and that wraps up our show!

NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series at Atlanta Joey Logano secured victory in the Quaker State 400, marking the beginning of the playoffs and qualifying for the Round of 12.  Kyle Larson unfortunately faced an early setback due to a collision, expending his playoff insurance premiums, while Chase Briscoe subsequently crashed into Larson.  Denny Hamlin employed a strategy of maintaining a position toward the back to avoid wrecks, yet he encountered an unfortunate incident regardless.  Penske Racing demonstrated notable strength; could we be witnessing another strong playoff performance?  Points Update as we head to Watkins Glen International (WGI) Austin Hill claimed victory in the Xfinity race at Atlanta.  Highlights of additional key participants in the race.  Points update as we approach WGI.  NASCAR has implemented a charter agreement at the last moment, but 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have declined to sign.  Kyle Larson’s announcement for the 2025 season.  NFL 2024 Week 1 Overview and Fantasy Review.  GSP Roundup.  WRC Rally Greece.  World Superbike Championship (WSBK) at Magny Cours.  Formula 2 (F2) at Baku.  Supercars Sandown 500.  NHRA event at Maple Grove.  Formula 1 (F1) Baku Grand Prix.  IndyCar Championship at Nashville.  Preview and Predictions for NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series at WGI.  Josh’s Simulation Segment.  Closing Remarks.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 235 - Working For Hardware So, NASCAR’s Cup & XFinity were at Darlington this week. Big news: Chase Briscoe snagged the Southern 500 win and punched his playoff ticket, knocking out Kyle Busch in the process! Tyler Reddick wasn’t feeling too hot with a stomach bug but still managed to win the regular season by just a point over Larson. We’ll also chat about some other key players from the race and who's in or out for Atlanta. Plus, we got the points heading into Atlanta. Oh, and Christopher Bell took the XFinity race at Darlington - we’ll break down key players and the points update for the XFinity guys too as we head to Atlanta. Now, onto the IndyCar Doubleheader at Milwaukee—Pato O’Ward took home the win on Saturday and Scott McLaughlin on Sunday! Meanwhile, Alex Palou is heading to Nashville with a 33-point lead over Whinge Power. There were some issues for Palou, Power, and a bunch of others throughout the weekend. We'll cover points as we gear up for the Nashville finale. In F1, the Italian Grand Prix was a blast! Charl Eclair pulled off the win with a one-stop strategy, leaving the McLaren's behind. Piastri zipped past Norris on Lap 1 and kept his spot—was he supposed to let off at the end? Fish Lips didn't have a great weekend but still holds a solid 70-point lead. Mercedes basically had a weekend to forget. We'll hit on other key storylines, including the silly season, and get you the points as we head to Baku. We’ll also do a quick NFL 2024 Season Preview for our teams and fantasy picks, GSP Roundup, F2/F3 at Monza, NHRA US Nationals, MotoGP/Moto2 at Aragon last week and Misano this week, Indy NXT at Milwaukee, WEC at CoTA, WRC Rally Greece, and WSBK at Magny-Cours. Finally, we’ll look forward to the NASCAR Cup and XFinity at Atlanta with some previews, picks, and the Tate Fogleman Algorithm. Don't miss Josh’s Sim Segment, either! Let’s wrap it up!

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 234 – Flipping The Script   This episode covers recent races in NASCAR's Cup and Xfinity series at Daytona, along with the Truck series at Milwaukee Mile. Harrison Burton celebrated his first-ever Cup win, making it a special moment for the Wood Brothers, as it marks their 100th victory. He managed a last-minute pass on Kyle Busch, which secured him a spot in the playoffs. We discuss some key moments from the races, including multiple cars flipping over, and how NASCAR seems to struggle with handling such incidents. There's also a brief recap of what happened at Michigan International Speedway and updates on points as we head to Darlington.   In the Xfinity series, Ryan Truex scored his second win of 2024 while driving for Toyota. We’re still piecing together exactly what happened during that race. In the Truck series, Layne Riggs finally claimed his first victory, though he dislocated his shoulder in the celebration, which his father, Scott, witnessed live. Early leaders included Eckes, Majeski, and Heim before Riggs took the lead. We also look at the points heading to Bristol for the second playoff race in the round of 8.   Moving on to IndyCar, the last week featured races in Portland and Gateway. Penske Racing was on fire with Josef Newgarden winning at Gateway and Will Power succeeding in Portland. Alex Palou continued to show consistency, while Scott McLaughlin had a more challenging race. We provide updates on other key players and points as we go into Milwaukee for a doubleheader.   In Formula 1 news, Lando Norris struggled at the start once again but ultimately celebrated a win, marking McLaren's rise above Red Bull and Aston Martin. Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium, but Carlos Sainz had a tough weekend. Mercedes faced some difficulties, with George Russell dropping out of contention and Lewis Hamilton receiving a questionable penalty yet recovering to finish eighth. Questions loom around Logan Sargeant’s future in F1 and who might step in next, along with updates as we head to Monza.   In our GSP Roundup, we highlight the F2 and F1 Academy races at Zandvoort last week, with the F2 and F3 season finale coming up at Monza this week. There was also IMSA GT racing at VIR last week and WEC action at Circuit of the Americas this week. Indy NXT was in Portland last week and will be in Milwaukee this week. MotoGP and Moto2 raced at Aragon, while NHRA took part in the US Nationals.   Looking ahead, we preview the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix and make our picks for the races. We also preview the IndyCar doubleheader at Milwaukee Mile, along with picks for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races at Darlington, discussing who might secure spots in the Cup playoffs.   Finally, we wrap up the show with Josh’s Sim Segment before closing out the episode.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 233 - Wrestling Across The Line In this episode, we dive into NASCAR as the Cup and Truck series race at Richmond. Bald Spot Dillon makes an impressive move, driving over Pizza Face and Two In The Stink to sneak into the playoffs. We discuss tire options and strategies, the constant ups and downs in NASCAR, and share updates on the Silly Season. Ty Majeski celebrates his second win in a row as the regular season wraps up, while Eckes claims the regular season championship and Heim also shines. We'll explore who made the playoffs and who didn't. We also chat about our thoughts on our teams after Week 1 of the NFL preseason. Don’t miss our preview of the FallBrawl, a roundup of the latest in motorsports like the Knoxville Nationals, WSBK in Portugal, MotoGP/Moto2 in Austria, Supercars in Tasmania, NHRA at Brainerd, and Indy NXT at Gateway. Plus, we give a sneak peek and our predictions for the IndyCar and NASCAR Cup & XFinity races at Michigan. Josh has a segment on simulations, and then we wrap up the show!

Hey everyone! Welcome to Episode 232 of the Grip Strip Podcast - talking NASCAR, NFL, and all things Knoxville!  First up, let's chat about the NASCAR Cup season so far. Who's in the running for the championship? Anyone lurking in the background? We’ll also cover some disappointments and key storylines outside the usual chatter.  We'll dive into the silly season updates with Monterrier at WGI and LaJoie's finally wrapped up.  Then, we’re shifting gears to the NFL – we’ll cover our teams and get into some fantasy football talk.  Don’t miss the GSP roundup where we’ll hit up IMSA at Road America, MotoGP/Moto2 at the British Grand Prix, WRC Rally Finland, and WSBK in Portugal. Plus, we’ll check in on the Knoxville Nationals and the NASCAR Cup and Trucks at Richmond – it’s the last regular season event for the Truck Series! Who's looking good on points and who seriously needs a win?  The Cup Series is back after the Olympic break as we gear up for the playoffs – we’ll preview both races and make our picks.  And of course, we’ll wrap things up with Josh’s Sim Segment before closing out the show. Let’s get into it!

With the Olympics playing a part, Phil and Josh only have one major race to discuss but it was definitely an interesting Belgian Grand Prix for Formula 1 on E231 of the GSP. Sir Lewis Hamilton was declared the winner after teammate Woody Russell's car came up 1.5kgs light. Oscar Piastri followed up his first win with a third place finish while catching the Mercedes duo. Fish Lips took his annual engine penalties and started 11th after taking pole.  However, his move through the field wasn't as easy as many thought it would be (including us). FL finished 5th but didn't lose many points to title rival Lando Norris. Pit strategies played their part with Lewis going for two while Russell went for one.  Major silly season news items regarding Carlos Sainz's move to Williams and Sergio Perez somehow still having a job were topics to cover.  Phil and Josh started their 2024 NFL Season discussion with updates on their favorite teams, with more coverage and discussions as the guys get ready for Fantasy Football and more. The GSP Roundup covered F2/F3, NHRA with Anthony Wayne Stewart making a final while Jack Beckman is the replacement for John Force for the remainder of 2024, MotoGP/Moto2, WRC, IMSA and WEC. Josh lets us know what's going on in iRacing and gaming in the Sim Segment before the socials are mentioned.