The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 282 covers recent racing events across NASCAR, Formula 1, and more, highlighting key victories and upcoming competitions. Denny Hamlin secures his fifth win of 2025, with Briscoe in second. Connor Zilisch wins his ninth race and the regular season title, humorously ripping his pants during celebration. Formula 1 features a historic race with Fish Lips driving the fastest lap, while McLaren finishes 2-3. Mixed results for Ferrari; Hamilton recovers from 10th to 6th....
Nov 11, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 284
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 281 covers recent developments in various motorsports, including NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, and NFL previews for the season. Major Points NASCAR Highlights: Chase Briscoe wins the Southern 500; six Toyotas in the top seven. Lawsuit Updates: Corey Heim secures his 8th win, advancing to Round of 8. IndyCar Results: Josef Newgarden wins at Nashville, with Palou and Mclaughlin following. Formula 1: Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch GP; both Ferraris do not finish. NFL Seas...
Oct 17, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 281
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 280 discusses NASCAR playoff time, the Cup Series schedule, and the ongoing issues with 23XI/FRM. Ryan Blaney wins at Daytona, and O'Reilly Auto Parts becomes the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. Crafton is no longer an FT driver, and Majeski takes over Menards' 88 in 2026. The podcast also covers NFL training camp and fantasy football, GSP roundup, Moto2 at Red Fool Ring and Hungary, NHRA at Brainerd, IMSA GT at Virginia International Raceway, and...
Oct 17, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 280
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 279 discusses the NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Richmond, with Bald Spot Dillon repeating and backs into the playoffs. Penske cars made significant progress, while Bowman and Byron won the Regular Season Title. Points are heading to Daytona, with Matt Crafton running over Ty Majeski for the win. Rhodes and Ruggiero failed to get into the playoffs. The Cup Series Schedule is released, and O'Reilly Auto Parts is the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. The ...
Oct 17, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 6Ep. 279
It is crunch time for IndyCar and NASCAR as Phil and Josh return for E278 of the GSP. The guys go over Will Power's possible last win for Team Penske at Portland while Alex Palou becomes a four-time IndyCar Champion (three consecutive titles). Phil and Josh discuss what it means for both drivers and other key storylines as the series finishes their season with a couple of oval races. On the NASCAR side, Shane Van Gisbergen opened a can on the field yet again to win his fourth race of 2025 at Wat...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 6Ep. 278
In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, the podcast covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup and XFinity at Iowa, where Byron holds off Briscoe and Brad K for his second win of 2025. The podcast also discusses the regular season points battle at top and bottom, the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Norris holds off Piastri and Russell, and the GSP Roundup. The podcast also covers various other events, such as the IMSA at Road America, WRC Rally Finland, Supercars at Ipswich, and th...
Aug 10, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 277
After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E276 of the GSP to discuss Bubba Wallace's massive win at Indy along with Connor Zilisch getting his third straight XFinity win. The guys discuss the events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for both series, along with the Trucks at IRP, which saw Layne Riggs get his second win of 2025. Friesen gets jacked up in a 358 dirt modified, and Austin Hill gets suspended for right-rear hooking Aric Almarillo. For Wallace, it's his first win in 100 ra...
Aug 02, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 276
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 275 covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup/XFinity Doubleheader at Dover, where Dennis Hamlin wins over Chase Briscoe. The season tournament is contested between Ty Dillon and Keebler Gibbs. Connor Zilisch wins his fourth race of 2025 in a rain-shortened race. Other key players include Pato O'Ward, Rinus Veekay, and Kyffin Simpson. Alex Palou and Scott Dixon face penalties due to strategy and cautions. The podcast also covers various other events, i...
Aug 02, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 275
For E274 of the GSP, the podcast covers various topics such as NASCAR doubleheaders, F1 news, GSP roundups, and other events. It discusses the ongoing road course dominance of SVG from Chicago at Snoreoma. The podcast also covers the In Season tournament, with Ty, Ty, and Tyler feat along with The Law Offices of John H. Nemechek. A review of points heading to Atlanta and Connor Zilisch winning a duel with SVG in XFinity. IndyCar raced at Iowa with Pato O'Ward getting Chevy their first win of 202...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 274
For E273 of the GSP, Chase Briscoe wins his first NASCAR Cup race for Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocon, with Hamlin, Blaney, and Brad K all players. The end of Prime's five races and 23XI had a brutal day. Points heading to Atlanta plus Connor Zilisch winning his first oval race, WCE II having the fastest car but not having track position late. Layne Riggs getting the Truck win, and Corey Heim left to wonder again. IndyCar at Road America sees Hello Palou sing Red Solo Cup, and more cautions than usual...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 273
For E271 of the GSP, Dennis Hamlin wins the NASCAR at Michigan with great fuel mileage and a better car over William Byron. Bobby Briscoe gets his third straight pole but ends up fucked after a bad pit stop and wreck. Blaney, Allgaier, and Heim win at Nashville. Friesen wins the Truck Series in multiple overtimes. Points updates heading to Mexico City. Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar GP of Detroit. Piastri wins again over Norris, with Leclerc in third. Fish Lips drives like Fish Lips into Russell...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 6Ep. 271
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 270 discusses the highlights of the Greatest Day in Motorsports VI, including the Indianapolis 500 win, Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix winner and podium, points heading to Catalunya, NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte, Coca-Cola 600 winner, William Byron's clean sweep, and Corey Heim's Truck Series race win. Other highlights include the GSP Roundup, ARCA at Charlotte, MotoGP/Moto2 at Silverstone, Formula E Shanghai E-Prix, IMSA and Indy NXT at Detroit, F2/F3 at Monaco a...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 270
On Episode 269 of the GSP, the discussion revolves around various sports news, including the Indianapolis 500 qualifying review, NASCAR All-Star Race and Trucks at North Wilkesboro, and the Formula 1 San Marino Grand Prix. Key players and winners of preliminaries are also discussed. Other sports news includes the GSP Roundup, Formula E Tokyo E Prix, WRC Rally Portugal, WSBK Czech Republic, NHRA Route 66 Nationals, Formula 2/Formula 3 at Imola and Monaco, MotoGP/Moto2 at Silverstone, the Greatest...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Season 6Ep. 269
In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, the discussion revolves around various racing events, including the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Kansas City, and the GSP Roundup. Palou dominates the second half of the race after starting on pole, while Grahayme Raehaul and RLL have a solid start but the race doesn't end as they wanted it to. A caution and a waved off start are also mentioned. The podcast also covers the NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Kansas City, where Larson destroys the...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 268
Phil and Josh return for E267 of the GSP to provide their usual unfiltered commentary on the motorsports events of the past week. At Barber, Hello Palou returned to his dominant position with a win from pole. The guys discussed the fully green flag event, standout performers behind the champ, and the points heading to the Indy Road Course. Anytime motorsports take place at Texas Motor Speedway, expect Phil and Josh to let you know their thoughts. In this case, why any racing takes place at that ...
May 12, 2025•2 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 267
In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, Austin Cindric wins the NASCAR Cup at Talladega, while Toyotas attempt to race around the half-throttle action. Austin Hill wins for the first time at Dega with a late yellow in XFinity. Cleetus McFarland gets a Top 10 in the ARCA race, which wasn't a total cluster. The announcing was also good since Jamie Little wasn't on the call. Thoughts about the "run what you brung" All-Star Race idea being canned along with Lionel halting die-cast production due ...
May 12, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 266
NASCAR Xfinity and Trucks at Rockingham saw Sammy Smith win after Jesse Love was disqualified, and the appeal was upheld. Katherine Legge gets severe online harassment for an incident and the ripple effects of this towards the fanbase. Tyler Ankrum secured his first win in 4.5 years due to fuel mileage. Rodney Childers leaves Spire shortly after Cheddar Bob. The All-Star Race faced criticism for lacking fan-desired features, and the Championship Weekend will return to Homestead in 2026. Other to...
May 12, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 265
After Rory McIlroy dramatically became the sixth golfer in the modern history of the game to win the career Grand Slam at The Masters, Phil and Josh return to discuss this momentous occassion and everything that went on in the world of motorsports. Kyle Kirkwood added his name to the illustrious history at Long Beach, becoming a two-time winner of the event after winning pole for both races. Alex Palou's early season winning streak was ended, but he still had a strong finish. Multiple pit strate...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 264
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 263 covers various racing events and highlights. It discusses NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington, including the Cup Series winner, key players, storylines, and paint schemes, as well as points heading to Bristol. The episode also reviews the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, detailing the winner, podium, key players, other storylines, and points for Bahrain. A quick preview and picks for the Masters Tournament are provided alongside a GSP roundup of IMSA at Long Beach, F2/F3...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 263
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 262 discusses the NASCAR Tripleheader at Martinsville, where Dennis Hamlin wins for the first time at Martinsviile in 10 years, marking his 55th win and tying Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. It also highlights key players and storylines as they move towards Darlington, including Hank Hill benefiting from Sammy Smith's mistakes and Daniel Hemric winning his first Truck Series race. Other topics include Josh’s Florida Gators in the Final Four, NHRA Winternationals results, ...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 262
Discussion with Peter Bravo aka TunaNoCrust in the sim racing world plus recaps including IndyCar at Thermal Club with Hello Palou preventing a McLaren 1-2 finish with great tire strategy. The NASCAR Tripleheader at Homestead Miami features the Kyle Larson's 30th Cup win, Justin Allgaier's first XFinity win at the track while preventing a weekend sweep for Larson and Larson's spin and win in the Truck Series . Other racing events covered are the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, NHRA Arizona Nationa...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Season 6Ep. 261
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 260 discusses several recent racing events. In NASCAR's Tripleheader at Las Vegas, Josh Berry secured his first Cup Series win for the Wood Bros, marking their 101st victory. Different pit strategies affected the Hendrick team's performance, while pit road issues impacted drivers like Briscoe and Busch. Heading to Homestead, Justin Allgaier won the XFinity race, with notable teams like JRM, Gibbs, RCR, and HFT distancing themselves from others. Corey Heim achieved his ...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 6Ep. 260
NASCAR races took place at Circuit of The Americas and Phoenix, with Chris Bell winning three in a row. The adjustments made to the circuit, softer tires, and track limits were discussed. Connor Zilisch overcame a pit road penalty and contact to win his second race at CoTA. Almirola's victory over Bowman was influenced by a late race caution. IndyCar's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg saw Palou win the season opener, with Dixon and Newgarden behind. Various strategies emerged after a Lap 1 crash. Th...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 259
• NASCAR Tripleheader at Atlanta with details on Cup, XFinity and Truck Series winners, key players, and storylines. • Review of F1 75, car reveals, and pre-season testing. • GSP Roundup covering Supercross, World Superbikes, Supercars, WEC at Qatar, and MotoGP/Moto2 in Thailand. • IndyCar Season Preview and picks for St. Petersburg. • Preview and picks for NASCAR at CoTA. • Josh’s Sim Segment and show closing.
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 6Ep. 258
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 257 covers Daytona Follies and F1 75, including NASCAR Speedweek and the Daytona 500 winner along with key players and other stories. Jesse Love wins his second XFinity race in the United Rentals 300. In the Fresh From Florida 250, PK loses out on the win again, benefiting Heim. The episode also previews F1 75 cars and liveries and IndyCar news before a busy GSP Roundup covering Supercross, Formula E, World Rally, World Endurance Championship, World Superbikes and V8 S...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 6Ep. 257
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 256 covers various topics including the upcoming Daytona event, a review of NFL Super Bowl 59, updates on NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, and GSP. It also discusses the PRO Superstar Shootout for Drag Racing, MotoGP testing, Supercross events, Formula E at Jeddah, WRC Rally Sweden, Daytona picks, and includes segments on Trucks, Xfinity, the 500, and Josh’s Sim Segment.
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 256
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 255 - Madhouse and Kermie Gras Introduction This episode covers various motorsports events including NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1, alongside NFL updates. Key Points • NASCAR Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray: Winners and podium details. • Discussion on key players and those who missed the main event. • Updates on NFL coaching and GM changes. • News from NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1. • GSP Roundup and MotoGP Testing. • Highlights from Bathurst 12 Hours, Drag Racing PRO ...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 255
Grip Strip Podcast episode 254 is a whirlwind tour of motorsports news, a jam-packed episode for any racing fan. It dives straight into Phil's milestone 40th birthday, and expertly weaves together a review of the Rolex 24, offering insights into the thrilling clashes and unexpected outcomes. The NFL Conference Championship games get a recap and crucial updates on coaching and general manager changes. NASCAR fans are treated to Rockingham testing news and Zilisch's Cup debut at COTA. The podcast ...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 254
NFL Divisional Round Weekend was full of excitement, with thrilling games that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Teams like the Chiefs and Eagles showed their strength, advancing to the Conference Championships. Meanwhile, coaching and GM updates are buzzing around the league as teams reassess their strategies for next season. With some surprising departures and new hires being discussed, the off-season is shaping up to be just as thrilling as the playoffs themselves. Switching gears to moto...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 253
In the latest episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, Phil and Josh recap the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend and provide updates on coaching and GM changes. They also cover news from NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1. The GSP roundup looks at the Dakar Rally, Formula E Mexico City E-Prix, Supercross events in Anaheim and San Diego, and the IMSA Roar Before the 24. The episode wraps up with previews and picks for the NFL Divisional Round and features Josh’s Sim Segment.
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 252
