In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, we kick things off with a recap of the holidays and dive into some Fantasy Football talk. We cover the latest updates from Black Monday, including team news and general updates. NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1 all get their spot in the spotlight with news highlights. We also round up the latest from GSP, discuss the Dakar Rally, and provide updates from NHRA and the Tulsa Shootout. Supercross from Anaheim 1 and the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix are also o...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 251
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 relea...
Jan 08, 2025•2 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 250
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.
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 249
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,...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 248
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 mot...
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 247
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
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 246
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 wi...
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 245
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 ma...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 244
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 t...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 243
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 ...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 242
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...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 5Ep. 241
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 ...
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Season 5Ep. 240
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 ...
Oct 16, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 239
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 st...
Oct 16, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 238
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...
Oct 16, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 237
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 demons...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 236
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 At...
Sep 25, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Season 5Ep. 235
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 s...
Sep 25, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 234
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 champions...
Sep 25, 2024•3 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 233
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 int...
Sep 25, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 232
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 ea...
Aug 06, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 231
Phil and Josh have plenty to talk about on E230 of the GSP after the NASCAR tripleheader at Indy, IndyCar at Toronto and Formula 1 in Hungary. Larson jumps the last restart and through a technicality wins his first Brickyard 400. Phil goes after William Byron after he called Chase Briscoe a squirrel while fellow young guns John Hunter Nemechek and Carson Hocevar caused massive incidents of their own. Fuel mileage was the name of the game with YRB in position to win and sweep the season for Pensk...
Aug 06, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 230
Eight years after his first win at The Tricky Triangle in Cup, Ryan Blaney held off arguably the best driver ever at the track in Dennis Hamlin to win for the second time there in front of his fiance's family. Phil and Josh get into everything that went on at Pocono, the other key players and the points heading to the Brickyard 400. Cole Custer has been close all year, but finally came through with his first XFinity win of the season and solidified his points lead in the process. On the heels of...
Jul 23, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 229
For the first time in 2.5 years, Sir Lewis Hamilton got on the top step of the podium with his 104th victory and record-breaking ninth British Grand Prix win. Phil was a complete disaster post race but was able to keep it together with Josh to talk about all the happenings at Silverstone. McLaren made multiple strategy errors that left Lando Norris in third behind his BFF Verstappen and Red Bull, even though they were the third best car. The guys get into all of the key calls, other battles and ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 5Ep. 228
An action packed weekend leads nicely into the GSP, with Phil and Josh talking about all the major stories of the weekend. Joey Logano did his best Scott Dixon impression while fading five GWC's and 30 extra laps to win the Cup race at Nashville and lock himself into the playoffs. Logano blocked Chase Briscoe into the gray and left Tyler Reddick looking like Kurt Angle in his TNA Wrestling days. Tire fall off was minimal but rubber laid down on the track, with the rain delay making the race wort...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 5Ep. 227
After a busy weekend of motorsports, Phil and Josh are ready to tell you all about it on E226 of the GSP. Hello Palou won from pole at Laguna Seca but didn't have it easy. Andretti Global and Arrow McLaren had their entire teams represented in the top 12, including the debuting Nolan Siegel in the No.6. Will Power struggled but salvaged a 7th place finish for points. Plenty of stuff including the introduction of hybrids and Faux taking over TV coverage are just some of the additional storylines ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 5Ep. 226
Coming off Father's Day weekend, Phil and Josh have their thoughts on Ryan Blaney's first win of 2024 in the Cup Series debut at Iowa Speedway and much more. The guys discuss the race and how the usual suspects had their issues along with tires playing a big part in a solid race. Blaney became a winner in all three series at Iowa Speedway in front of over 150 friends and family. In terms of family and home tracks, nobody has more than Martin Truex, Jr. who announced his full-time retirement from...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 5Ep. 225
Phil and Josh are back to discuss a busy weekend in motorsports on the GSP. William Power led a Penske sweep of the podium at Road America. Strategy played a big part in the results of the day along with a major wreck at the start of the race, taking out polesitter Linus Lundqvist and Colton Herta. In off-track news, Augustin Canapino's fanbase continues to show the worst in social media. In turn, he gets benched for Nolan Siegel and that could possibly mean more than just one race. The guys loo...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 224
Phil and Josh return for E223 of the GSP to discuss all the craziness at Detroit, Gateway and elsewhere in the world of motorsports. In Detroit, Honda powered IndyCar's seemed to dominate in Chevy's house with the podium swept by the Ohio/California gang. Scott Dixon put on another fuel saving doctoral dissertation but had heat from fellow Kiwi and teammate Marcus Armstrong and former teammate Marcus Ericsson at the end. Issues throughout the field and eight cautions in the first 73 laps marred ...
Jun 10, 2024•3 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 223
One of the traditions that take place yearly is The Greatest Day In Motorsports, which is a national holiday for us at the GSP! Phil and Josh recap Josef Newgarden making a last lap pass on Pato O'Ward to win his second consecutive Indianapolis 500. Newgarden becomes the first repeat winner since Helio Castro-Neves in 2001-02 while Chevy dominated the oval portion of the month at Indy with Penske, McLaren and others like Conor Daly, SRR, RBFH, etc. Kyle Larson stayed to race Indy even with a rai...
Jun 03, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 222
