Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 312 covers updates on various motorsports events, highlights key players, and features discussions on the NFL Draft. Recap of IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, including winner and podium details. Analysis of NASCAR Cup Series performances and upcoming events, focusing on Kansas and Talladega. Discussion of the NFL Draft and its implications for teams. Updates on Supercross, Supercars, World Superbike, WEC, IMSA, WRC, MotoGP, and NHRA events. Picks f...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 312
Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 311 discusses NASCAR's exciting Bristol tripleheader, with notable performances and updates from various motorsport events. Rory McIlroy joining Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods as repeat Masters champions also is discussed. Major Points Gibbs wins his first NASCAR Cup race after strategic decisions. Larson and Blaney (along with Ty Gibbs) dominated but were unable to overcome track position late. Connor Zilisch used track position in the O'Reilly race to hold off...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 311
Hello friends! Welcome to an April tradition, where Phil and Josh do their best Jim Nantz impressions at The Masters during Masters week. Major Points: Highlights the NASCAR O’Reilly/Craftsman Truck Series results at Rockingham. Discusses key players and storylines for the upcoming Bristol races. Mentions issues surrounding Eldrick and The Masters. Recaps Supercross events in St. Louis and Nashville. Covers results from Super Formula at Motegi and WRC Rally Croatia. Includes updates on NHRA Wint...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 310
After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E309 of the GSP to cover IndyCar, NASCAR, F1, and more! Alex Palou continues his greatness with another win at Barber in the NTT IndyCar Series, while Graham Rahal got his first podium in three years. The guys go over the race and other key players as the drivers and teams get a welcome rest before Long Beach. Dennis Hamlin dominated another race at Martinsville, but William Clyde Elliott ended up getting Hendrick Motorsports and Chevy the...
Apr 03, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Season 7Ep. 309
Coming off Throwback/Alumni weekend for NASCAR at Darlington, Phil and Josh are here to discuss all three races at the track Too Tough To Tame. Tyler Reddick had to overcome multiple issues and the speed of Brad Keselowski to win his fourth race out of six to start the 2026 Cup Series season. The guys go over how he did so, other players and the points heading to Martinsville. Justin Allgaier utilized a poor final pit stop by Kyle Larson's crew and a strong restart to win his second race of the ...
Mar 27, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 308
Summary Episode 307 of the Grip Strip Podcast discusses the latest results and key players in recent motorsport events across IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula 1, while highlighting upcoming races. Major Points IndyCar at Arlington: Kyle Kirkwood wins; podium finishes by Alex Palou and Will Power. NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin takes the win; notable drivers include Bell, Byron, and Larson. NASCAR O'Reilly Series: Kyle Larson wins over Chase Briscoe; other notables include Allgaier, Gray, and Mayer....
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 307
Per the phenomenon in current-day Formula 1, Phil and Josh return for E306 of the GSP to discuss and recap all the major motorsports events of the weekend. IndyCar's recent race at Phoenix with a Penske Pole/Win sweep, Rasmussen's almost win, Palou's issues, and points recap heading to Arlington. NASCAR's Cup and O'Reilly Series results from Phoenix with another Penske Pole/Win sweep, tire issues, Gibbs team pit call gone wrong, and plenty of yellows; Justin Allgaier gets around Jesse Love late ...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr 51 min•Season 7Ep. 306
Summary Tyler Reddick and Alex Palou showcased impressive performances in their respective motorsport series as discussed in E305 of the GSP, highlighting key storylines heading into upcoming races. Major Points Alex Palou secured his second consecutive win at the St. Petersburg street circuit in the NTT IndyCar series. Tyler Reddick is having an outstanding start to the 2026 Cup Series season. Shane Van Gisbergen achieved his first win at CoTA in the O'Reilly Series. Layne Riggs won the first s...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 57 min•Season 7Ep. 305
Phil and Josh return for E304 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway (not trying to call it EchoPark) and the huge announcement of Keelan Harvick signing with TRD. The guys review how Tyler Reddick (Cup), Sheldon Creed (O'Reilly 1st win after 15 2nd places), and Kyle Busch (Trucks) won their races, other key storylines, and the points heading to road/street courses this weekend. Phil and Josh preview the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, with an emphasis on three-t...
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Season 7Ep. 304
Phil and Josh return for E303 of the GSP to cover everything that took place at the World's Center of Racing. The guys discuss Tyler Reddick's last lap pass to win the Daytona 500 along with all the other contenders plus those who were affected by crashes. They also look at Austin Hill's dominant O'Reilly Series victory on Saturday and Chandler Smith's four-wide pass for the win in the Craftsman Truck Series event on Friday. Phil and Josh also look at how some of the other stars like Tony Stewar...
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr 54 min•Season 7Ep. 303
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 302 covers a variety of motorsports topics, including reviews of major recent events, pre-season tests, and upcoming races. Reviewed Super Bowl 60, highlighting winners and key players. Discussed IndyCar and Formula 1 pre-season tests at Sebring and Bahrain respectively. Provided updates on NASCAR and other motorsports news. Offered a preview and predictions for NASCAR Speedweek at Daytona, including qualifying details. Included segments on AMA Supercross ...
Feb 17, 2026•1 hr 42 min•Season 7Ep. 302
Phil and Josh return for E301 of the GSP to discuss the Cook Out Clash and the Super Bowl, among other topics. After multiple weather delays due to the bitter cold and snow that hit Winston-Salem, the NASCAR Cup Series teams were able to finally complete the Cook Out Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium earlier this week. The guys go over Ryan Preece's win, the racing itself, the broadcast coverage and more as the Cup Series teams lead into Daytona Speedweek. NASCAR News updates along with the coaching ...
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 48 min•Season 7Ep. 301
Summary Sentence: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 300 celebrates Phil's birthday while covering various motorsports events and updates. Phil celebrates his birthday, deals with snow issues and impersonates Mike Gundy's famous speech. Josh talks about getting a brand-new car. Discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including class winners and key players. Updates on NASCAR, including the Roval's exclusion for another cookie cutter oval race in the Chase. Highlights from NFL Conference Championship ...
Jan 29, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 300
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 299 discusses key events from the NFL Divisional Round, coaching changes, and updates from various motorsport events. NFL Divisional Round recap highlights significant playoff outcomes and coaching news. 49ers defeated opponents while Coach Bob Saleh heads to Tennessee. Player injuries noted include Charbonnet's torn ACL and Bo Nix's setback. Bills' loss leads to Sean McDermott's firing. New England struggles against Houston and Stroud. LA Rams win in over...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 299
Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 298 discusses NASCAR's return to the Chase format, highlights NFL Wild Card outcomes, and reviews various motorsport events. Major Points NASCAR reinstates the Chase format for its major series, with specific driver and race allocations. Changed scoring: 55 points for a win, no playoff points or 'win and in' rules. Announcement of sponsorships and Tony Stewart's return to drive a Craftsman Truck at Daytona. Review of NFL Wild Card Weekend and coaching chang...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 58 min•Season 7Ep. 298
Summary: The podcast discusses recent events in the NFL, NASCAR, and other motorsport highlights, focusing on playoffs, coaching changes, and upcoming races. Steve Phelps has departed from NASCAR. Review of Week 18 NFL games and thoughts on team performance. Analysis of playoff matchups in the NFL. Reflection on Black Monday and Tuesday regarding coaching and GM changes. Overview of the Dakar Rally and Formula E Mexico City E Prix. Discussion of the Chili Bowl event. Predictions for NFL Wild Car...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 57 min•Season 7Ep. 297
After a restful holiday break, the guys are back for Season 7 of the GSP! Phil and Josh welcome back a good friend of the show, NASCAR fan and content creator Joe Passero to talk about the loss of Greg Biffle, family and friends in a private plane crash. The guys go over the contributions Biffle made not only as a driver but as a humanitarian during Hurricane Helene and other storms in recent years. The crew reviews highlights of Biffle's career in NASCAR's top three series along with his connec...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 49 min•Season 7Ep. 296
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 295 discusses NFL Week 14 highlights and provides a recap of the F1 season, touching on team performances and upcoming changes. Recap of NFL Week 14 focusing on teams and fantasy playoffs. Overview of the Formula 1 season, emphasizing McLaren's strong performance and major team developments. Ferrari underperforms while Williams shows significant improvement. Discussion of a promising rookie class in F1. Mention of upcoming regulatory changes for the 2026 season. Up...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 295
Episode 294 of the Grip Strip Podcast covers the dramatic end to the 2025 Formula One season with Lando Norris clinching the championship, review Xfinity and Truck Series results and champions, and breakdown NFL Week 14 fantasy chaos — including a wild Eagles vs. Chargers finish. Josh also gives an iRacing update and the hosts discuss key motorsport news and driver moves. Expect race recaps (Abu Dhabi, Xfinity, Trucks), analysis of team changes and technical rules, fantasy football play-by-play,...
Jan 05, 2026•2 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 294
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 293 discusses major events and results from the F1 Qatar Grand Prix, NFL updates, and other motorsports' news, highlighting both controversy and achievements. F1 Qatar Grand Prix results: Red Bull and Verstappen with proper strategy team beats McLaren, with Piastri left wondering and Norris battling for positions. Tension arises from excursion involving Kimi Antonelli versus Lando and comments made by players at Red Bull. Criticism of Ferrari's poor perfor...
Dec 19, 2025•2 hr 44 min•Season 6Ep. 293
Along with special guest Joe Passero subbing for Josh, Phil and Joe discuss Martinsville for NASCAR's top three series: the winners, who advances to the final four and who will be left out of an opportunity for a title. Formula 1 ran the Grand Prix of Mexico, which brought further intrigue to the driver's championship battle. NFL Week 8 recap for Phil's 49ers and fantasy teams along with other major stories led into the GSP Roundup covering MotoGP/Moto2, Supercars and NHRA before Phil and Joe ma...
Dec 19, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 289
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 292 discusses the results and implications of various motorsport events while reflecting on controversies surrounding drivers and teams. Major Points Recap of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, highlighting Fish Lips' win and Norris' defense failure. Mercedes secures a double podium following McLaren's double disqualification. Discussion on Ferrari's struggles and speculation on McLaren's consistency, reminiscent of 2007. Updates on NASCAR legal issues and implications f...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 292
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 291 reviews recent sports events, focusing on IndyCar's standout performances and updates on various racing leagues. Discussion of NFL Week 11 for both actual and fantasy teams. Recap of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series with Palou's dominance, including his oval victory. Key highlights from the season including winners like Kirkwood, Dixon, and O'Ward. Analysis of the decline of Penske Racing and future prospects for O'Ward. Updates on the "Silly Season" for In...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 291
Summary: Episode 290 of the Grip Strip Podcast discusses the NASCAR Championship Weekend outcomes, highlights of F1, NFL updates, and other motorsport events. YRB wins the NASCAR title while Larson secures his second championship despite tire issues for several racers. Hamlin dominates but finishes short; Byron’s wreck triggers a decisive caution. Jesse Love clinches the XFinity title, leaving JRM disappointed, while Zilisch finishes second. Corey Heim excels with a late race restart in the Truc...
Dec 19, 2025•2 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 290
The guys come back for E288 of the GSP to recap a wild Talladega tripleheader weekend for NASCAR along with the Formula 1 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Other key topics included NFL Week 7, the GSP Roundup covering WSBK, WRC, MotoGP/Moto2 and Supercars before previews for the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico and NASCAR Round of 8 Tripleheader at Martinsville. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing and gaming in his Sim Segment.
Dec 19, 2025•2 hr•Season 6Ep. 288
Summary Sentence: The podcast highlights key events and updates from NASCAR and other motorsports, focusing on the results from Las Vegas and the upcoming Talladega race. Major Points: Denny Hamlin wins his 60th Cup race by passing Chase Briscoe. Hendrick Motorsports shows strength with Byron and Larson, while cautions impact race dynamics. Aric Almirola secures a win, advancing to the Owner’s Title for JGR 19. Playoff drivers face increased pressure heading into Talladega. Jim Pohlman is promot...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Season 6Ep. 287
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 286 covers recent NASCAR and F1 race events, highlights key driver performances, and previews upcoming competitions. NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte Roval featured SVG's fifth win of 2025, with thrilling tire strategies. Connor Zilisch clinched his 10th XFinity victory; other playoff contenders faced challenges and eliminations. The episode included a recap of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, where Woody Russell triumphed from pole position. Key player incidents inclu...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 286
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 285 discusses recent NASCAR races, key driver performances, and previews upcoming events from various motorsport series. Chase Elliott wins his second race of 2025 after benefitting from a collision between Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace. Controversy surrounds Denny Hamlin's racing decisions impacting playoff outcomes. Brandon Jones secures his second win of the season before the Roval event. The episode includes a review of Week 4 of the NFL and discussions on fan...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 285
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 284 discusses recent NASCAR performances, F1 standings, and reviews from various racing leagues while previewing upcoming events. NASCAR Cup and Trucks: YRB and Penske secure wins; Hankrick faces struggles with Gibbs and 23XI. Corey Heim achieves his 9th win, tying with Greg Biffle; Chandler Smith falls short of advancing to Round of 8. F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sees Fish Lips dominantly winning, while McLaren and Ferrari underperform. NFL week 3 recap and fantasy i...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 285
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 283 covers major motorsport events from NASCAR, including Chris Bell's Cup victory and significant playoff developments, alongside updates from IndyCar, NFL reviews, and other racing series. Major Points Chris Bell wins his fourth Cup race of 2025 at Bristol amid extreme tire wear. Playoff eliminations include drivers Bowman, Berry, Dillon, and SVG. Aric Almirola claims his second XFinity race of the year. Layne Riggs secures his third Truck race win in 2025. Discu...
Nov 11, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 283
