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Inside The Race
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Go 'Inside the Race' with Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver, Kyle Petty & special guests after the NASCAR Cup Series checkered flag. We'll discuss how the race was won, key storylines, answer fan questions and have high-profile interviews.
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ITR Overtime: Connor Zilisch's Biggest Lesson as a Rookie
4w ago00:30:57Tap to summarizeConnor Zilisch joins Alex Weaver on Inside the Race: Overtime to discuss one of the fastest rises in motorsports. From starting in go-karts at just 4 years old to racing internationally as a kid and now competing in NASCAR, Connor reflects on the path that's brought him to one of the sport's biggest stages in the NASCAR Cup Series.He shares what he's learned during his rookie season, with an emphasis on patience, the veteran drivers who've made the biggest impression on him, and how Kevin Harvick, Trackhouse Racing, and Red Bull have helped shape his career. Connor also opens up about preparing for race weekends, learning from mistakes, and why his ultimate goal is to become one of NASCAR's biggest stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Briscoe’s Breakthrough & Zilisch’s Reality Check: The Chicagoland Breakdown
4w ago00:53:31Tap to summarizeWhat really decided the Chicagoland race? Inside the Race breaks down the final run that separated Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell, the pit road moments that changed the outcome, and the numbers reshaping the championship picture.James Small joins to share and celebrate the 19 team’s breakthrough victory as Kyle Petty weighs in on the weekend’s biggest moments. Steve Letarte dives into the data behind the final run, pit road battles and the evolving championship picture. Plus, Connor Zilisch opens up about his rookie Cup season and the lessons that could shape his future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SVG Owns Wine Country & The Chase Heat-Up
Jun 3000:43:15Tap to summarizeSVG continues his winning streak with another road course masterclass at Sonoma, but was anyone really surprised?Steve Letarte is joined by Kyle Petty to break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including Christopher Bell's top-5 run with an injury, Ty Gibbs' breakout performance, The Chase implications, and Denny Hamlin's late-race incident. Winning crew chief Stephen Doran joins the show to recap SVG’s weekend and a look ahead to the upcoming oval stretch. Alex Weaver also sits down with Jimmie Johnson to discuss his transition from seven-time champion to team owner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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ITR Overtime: Jimmie Johnson on Racing’s Next Chapter
Jun 2700:27:55Tap to summarizeSeven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has conquered the track, but his biggest challenge might be happening off of it.Jimmie Johnson may have stepped out of the driver’s seat, but he’s busier than ever. On the debut episode of Inside the Race: Overtime, Alex Weaver catches up with the seven-time champ to talk the San Diego road course weekend, team ownership, the future of NASCAR, and why building a race team might be even tougher than winning championships.Spoiler: He’s still chasing checkered flags just from a different seat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SVG's tactical guide for Coronado
Jun 1900:13:01Tap to summarizeHow do you race on an active naval base? NASCAR's road and street course ace Shane van Gisbergen teaches the ins and outs of the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado in the latest edition of "SVG's Racing School."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Three in a Row: Denny Hamlin Joins Elite Company
Jun 1600:26:27Tap to summarizeDenny Hamlin wins his third race in a row joining elite company in the record books. Steve Letarte is joined by Todd Gordon and Kyle Petty to talk about Hamlin's dominant stretch and his winning Pocono strategy. Steve and Todd also discuss where Christopher Bell's strategy fell short and how Legacy Motor Club's strategy impacted the outcome of their race.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Is this the best version of Denny Hamlin?
Jun 900:59:58Tap to summarizeSteve Letarte is joined by Kyle Petty to talk about Denny Hamlin's statement win tying him with Kyle Busch on the all-time wins leaderboard. They discuss if Carson Hocevar should change how he drives, the massive crash involving Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott, and previewing how important the right strategy is for Pocono. Zane Smith also calls in to talk about the increase in performance from the Front Row Motorsports no.38 team and how he believes he will be a 2026 Cup Series winner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 400:47:53Tap to summarizeSteve Letarte is joined by Kyle Petty, Todd Gordon and Alex Weaver to discuss the exciting action in Nashville, exploding brake rotors and what to expect this weekend in Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Daniel Suárez’s Coke 600 Win + Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Legacy
May 2701:03:46Tap to summarizeSteve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Kyle Petty break down Kyle Busch’s NASCAR legacy and dive into how Daniel Suárez was able to hold off the field on two late restarts to win the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600. Steve is joined by Suárez’s crew chief Ryan Sparks fresh off his first career Cup Series win as a crew chief to discuss the strategy calls and emotions from Charlotte. Plus, they preview what to watch for next weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Denny Hamlin Dominates the Monster Mile
May 1700:33:14Tap to summarizeAlex Weaver and Kyle Petty break down an eventful All-Star Race, recapping all the action from Dover Motor Speedway's first time hosting it. New format, new track, new horsepower, and new aero package made the racing good and the payout greater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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