Podcast
Inside The Race
Hosted by NASCAR · EN
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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Is this the best version of Denny Hamlin?
1w ago00:59:58Tap 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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2w ago00:47:53Tap 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
3w ago01:03:46Tap 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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Connor Zilisch
May 1200:22:51Tap to summarizeSteve Letarte welcomes Red Bull driver Connor Zilisch to the Inside the Race studio after triple duty at Watkins Glen. Zilisch won the O'Reilly Series race, finished 2nd in the Truck Series and finished the weekend by running well in the Cup Series including setting the fastest lap of the race. We take a deep dive into his first full-time Cup Series season with Trackhouse and more! 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 Watkins Glen Masterpiece
May 1000:49:05Tap to summarizeShane van Gisbergen trailed the race leader by 30 seconds late at Watkins Glen, but then he found another gear. Join Kyle Petty, Skip Flores, and Todd Gordon as they break down SVG's impressive comeback. The "Inside the Race" crew analyze the key moments, turning points, strategy calls, and what Sunday's result means moving forward.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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Alan Gustafson
May 700:40:43Tap to summarizeChampionship Crew Chief Alan Gustafson joins the show after winning his 2nd race of the season with #9 Chase Elliott! Gustafson speaks with his former colleague Steve Letarte about his career at Hendrick Motorsports, what it's like working with the most popular driver in the garage and how strategy decisions are made on the pit box.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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Chase Elliott doubles down at Texas
May 400:44:23Tap to summarizeChase Elliott wins at Texas Motor Speedway! 🏁Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down Chase Elliott’s Texas win with instant reaction and expert NASCAR analysis. Plus, Alex Bowman joins the show after helping push his Hendrick Motorsports teammate to victory.We cover all the biggest moments from the NASCAR race at Texas, including:* Chase Elliott’s winning move and race strategy* Alex Bowman’s assist that sealed the win* Joey Logano’s pit road issues that ended his day* Christopher Bell’s fast car and early crash in Stage 1* Did Kyle Busch intentionally wreck John Hunter Nemechek?Plus, early predictions and key storylines heading into Watkins Glen.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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NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell
Apr 2900:10:16Tap to summarizeNASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell joins Steve Letarte on "Inside the Race" to share his instant reactions to Carson Hocevar's first career win at Talladega Superspeedway. O'Donnell also speaks about the new superspeedway stage lengths, and the sport's recent leadership changes.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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Carson Hocevar is a Cup Series winner
Apr 2700:37:30Tap to summarizeCarson "Hurricane" Hocevar had his NASCAR Cup Series moment Sunday at Talladega where he secured his 1st win and performed one of the best celebration burnouts in NASCAR history. Steve Letarte & Jamie McMurray recap the race and welcome Todd Gilliland to the studio as guest analyst. 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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