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Kyle Larson is Peaking! NASCAR Title Next? Sep 29, 2026

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Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton breakdown a chaotic weekend across motorsports, starting with Kyle Larson's dominant performance at Kansas and epic restart disasters in NASCAR & F1.
Carson Hocevar gets caught in restart chaos with major NASCAR Chase implications. Total disaster strikes in Formula 1 as Alpine teammates collide, wiping out Lando Norris in the process. Should penalty points or a race ban should be on the table for Franco Colapinto. Argentinian race fans are speaking out and Norris has since apologized for his post-race criticism.
Plus, we look ahead to the final IMSA race of the season—the 10-hour Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta—and celebrate Ryo Hirakawa’s emotional home victory for Toyota at the WEC 6 Hours of Fuji!
Finally, we hit the trending topics on Social Speedway, highlight news from Around the Racing World, and crown our official Driver of the Week!
00:00 - Welcome to SPEED
00:45 - Kyle Larson Dominates & Wins at Kansas
04:01 - Is Larson the Title Favorite? Championship Points Breakdown
06:10 - Carson Hocevar Triggers Restart Chaos Again
10:54 - Formula 1: George Russell Wins at Baku
13:19 - F1 Championship Points Battle
19:00 - Alpine Teammates Collide: The Restart Wreck
23:40 - Close Finishes vs. Driver Standards
26:51 - F1 Headed to Malaysia
29:30 - World Endurance Championship (WEC) Recap
32:19 - IMSA Petit Le Mans Finale Preview
36:01 - Social Speedway
40:40 - Around the Racing World
55:06 - Driver of the Week

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Hocevar vs. Blaney, Joey Logano Wins AGAIN, F1 News + WEC/Le Mans Split?! | SPEED Sep 21, 2026

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Chaos erupts at the Last Great Coliseum! Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton dive into all the drama from the Bristol Night Race, including Joey Logano’s massive win and the explosive post-race pit road brawl between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney.
Plus, Will breaks down a potential rift in world endurance racing between the FIA and ACO, big news on F1’s future 2027 schedule, Max Verstappen passing 100 go-karts, INDYCAR moves, and a full lap Around the Racing World!
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome
00:30 - Logano wins AGAIN at Bristol
04:00 - Hocevar vs. Blaney
21:10 - O'Reilly & Truck Series Recap
24:35 - Buxton's Breakdown: WEC/Le Mans split?!
33:25 - F1 2027 schedule release | 1st Monaco Sprint
37:15 - Max Verstappen vs. 100 Go Karts
41:40 - AJ Foyt Racing signs INDYCAR Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger
47:18 - Social Speedway
53:41 - Around the Racing World
1:01:28 - Driver of the Week
1:03:17 - Final Lap
1:05:48 - Wrecks of the Week

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Is Connor Zilisch Destined For Greatness At Hendrick Motorsports? Sep 18, 2026

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Connor Zilisch sits down with Kevin Harvick and Kaitlyn Vincie following a top-10 performance in St. Louis and his massive announcement: joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Connor opens up about sharing the news with Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks, the deep mutual respect between them, and his unwavering commitment to finishing his tenure with Trackhouse on top. Plus, he dives into his close relationship with SVG—who acts as an older brother figure on and off the track—and reflects on growing up racing against current Formula 1 Championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Zilisch also addresses Harvick’s direct influence on his rising career, whether a FIA Super License is in his future, and the viral antics of his dad Jim on social media! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:00 - Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 06:00 - Inside Zilisch’s rookie season 10:05 - Relationship with Kimi Antonelli & Go Karting 16:45 - Reaction to his Dad going viral on social media 18:45 - Surviving carnage in St. Louis for a Top 10 20:00 - Getting more involved with car setup 21:12 - Ambitions outside of NASCAR

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Kyle Larson Outlasts Carnage & Breaks NASCAR Winless Streak in St. Louis Sep 15, 2026

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Kevin Harvick and Kaitlyn Vincie breakdown Kyle Larson’s huge win at World Wide Technology Raceway, analyze the massive pit-lane pileup in the O’Reilly Series, and debate whether Formula 1’s new Madring circuit failed to live up to the hype.

Plus, history is made as Ugo Ugochukwu becomes the first American to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship! Is INDYCAR in his future? All that, plus MotoGP madness, CARS Tour tempers, new INDYCAR IR-28 testing & wild weather all around the racing world.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - NASCAR St. Louis: Larson Wins, 18 Cautions & Stage 3 Wrecks

13:41 - NASCAR O'Reilly Series: Jesse Love Wins & Terrifying Pit Road Crash

18:30 - F1 Spanish GP: Antonelli Wins For The 8th Time In 2026

20:19 - Was Madring a Failure?

25:47 - F3 History: Ugo Ugochukwu Becomes 1st American Champion!

28:55 - Social Speedway: Tesla vs. McLaren Drag Race & More

33:54 - Mailbag: Racing While Injured

35:40 - Around the Racing World: IndyCar IR-28 Testing, MotoGP, WRC, Suzuka, Sprint Cars & More

53:45 - Driver of the Week & Final Lap

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Hero Driver, Southern 500 & INDYCAR Finale Sep 08, 2026

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Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a packed slate of global racing action.
In INDYCAR, Alex Palou is officially crowned a 5x series champion at Laguna Seca, while Scott McLaughlin snaps a 35-race winless streak to take a dominant victory over Kyle Kirkwood and Alexander Rossi. With the INDYCAR season officially over, the guys talk about the most memorable moments. Plus, some silly season updates.
Over in NASCAR, Christopher Bell holds off Kyle Larson in a 25-lap shootout to win the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway to kick off The Chase. Drama unfolds with Carson Hocevar and Brad Keselowski which led to postrace reaction from both drivers. Plus, Ross Chastain reacts to Kevin's analysis about his future at Trackhouse.
We also covers two harrowing incidents and heroic rescues: Dutch driver Loek Hartog pulled Ollie Millroy out of a burning Ferrari in the China GT Championship and Manuel Gil del Real survived a death-defying Porsche crash through the catch fence at Laguna Seca.
Plus, Kimi Antonelli makes history in Formula 1 with a stunning 19th-to-1st home victory at Monza, Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his CARS Tour Pro Late Model debut, and Ferrari claims a dramatic WEC victory at COTA!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - INDYCAR Finale at Leguna Seca
00:00:50 - Scott McLaughlin breaks winless streak
00:03:30 - Alex Palou officially crowned a 5x champion
00:05:33 - Final championship standings
00:07:30 - Dennis Hauger wins Rookie of the Year
00:10:06 - Alexander Rossi's podium finish
00:11:00 - Mick Schumacher headed to Meyer Shank Racing
00:12:35 - Lundgaard to Chip Ganassi Racing?
00:15:18 - Does Scott Dixon win with Arrow McLaren?
00:17:30 - Do Christian Lundgaard and Pato O'Ward have beef?
00:21:40 - Connor Daly is back in INDYCAR full-time
00:22:45 - Will and Townsend Bell drove a 1911 vintage INDYCAR!
00:24:50 - Will’s favorite INDYCAR moments of the season
00:26:45 - INDY NXT title
00:29:35 - Porsche Laguna crash
00:33:10 - Loek Hartog heroically saves Ollie Millroy from a fiery wreck
00:37:00 - NASCAR Cup Series - The Chase is On!
00:38:50 - Denny Hamlin still leads The Chase
00:40:30 - Carson Hocevar vs. Brad Keselowski
00:43:25 - Ross Chastain calls out Kevin Harvick
00:48:35 - Sheldon Creed Wins O'Reilly race at Darlington
00:50:30 - Kimi Antonelli makes Italian F1 history
00:56:20 - Are F1 fans rooting for drivers or teams?
01:01:20 - F2/F3 Recap
01:04:55 - Social Speedway
01:08:51 - Around the Racing World
01:10:52 - Driver of The Week
01:14:10 - Final lap schedule

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Ryan Preece on His Clutch Daytona Win Sep 03, 2026

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece joins Kevin Harvick on SPEED to break down his epic, high-stakes victory at Daytona International Speedway and what it takes to survive as a true blue-collar racer. Fresh off taking the checkered flag in a dramatic overtime finish to lock himself into the Cup Series Playoffs, Preece opens up about the relentless pressure of a must-win scenario, navigating split-second draft decisions at 200 MPH, and proving the critics wrong. Plus, Harvick and Preece dive deep into the mindset of a pure racer—from grinding through Modified short tracks to conquering NASCAR's highest level.

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Pato O'Ward Sweeps Milwaukee, Palou Clinches Title No. 5 + NASCAR OT Thriller at Daytona | SPEED Aug 31, 2026

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What a weekend across the racing world! Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a massive slate of motorsports action. In INDYCAR, Pato O'Ward pulls off a historic doubleheader sweep at the Milwaukee Mile, winning two races on the same day! Plus, Alex Palou seals his fifth NTT INDYCAR Series championship. Over in NASCAR, Ryan Preece charged through overtime at Daytona to score his first career Cup Series victory and lock up the final spot in The Chase, knocking out Shane van Gisbergen. Plus, Ryan Sieg breaks through for his first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win in his 424th start! In MotoGP, Marc Márquez completes a flawless weekend sweep at MotorLand Aragón, while Hunter Lawrence outlasts brother Jett by just one single point to win the 450 Pro Motocross Championship—as Eli Tomac announces his retirement. In F1 news, Lando Norris locks in his long-term future at McLaren through 2030, while Madrid's brand-new "Madring" street circuit officially passes FIA testing ahead of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome to the show! 01:04 - The Milwaukee Hosts INDYCAR Doubleheader 03:00 - Pato O'Ward's Double Sweep 06:40 - Alex Palou’s 5th Championship 12:10 - Max Garcia Wins First INDY NXT Race 14:24 - Ryan Preece’s Overtime Win & Chase Clinch 18:30 - Hocevar Wrecks In The Final Laps 20:47 - SVG Just Misses The Chase 24:15 - Tom Cruise Reveals Days of Thunder 2 29:15 - Ryan Sieg’s First Win in Start #42431:40 -MotoGP: Marc Márquez Dominates MotorLand Aragón 33:35 - Hunter Lawrence Wins Title by 1 Point + Eli Tomac Retires 35:20 - F1: Madrid Track Update & Lando Norris Extension 43:40 - Social Speedway 49:10 - Around the Racing World 1:01:17 - Driver of the Week 1:05:37 - Final Lap Preview
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Christian Lundgaard | What's Next for INDYCAR's Top Free Agent? Aug 28, 2026

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Christian Lundgaard sits down with Will Buxton for an raw, unfiltered look at his future. Despite delivering multiple wins in 2026 and driving to the top of the INDYCAR standings, Lundgaard finds himself navigating a split from Arrow McLaren as the paddock's most sought-after free agent for 2027. From racing past national monuments on pit lane at the Freedom 250 to addressing Silly Season speculation and his search for a new championship home, the 25-year-old Dane opens up about channeling paddock noise into performance and what legacy he wants to leave behind. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome to The Freedom 250 in D.C. 01:10 - Racing INDYCAR in D.C. 04:30 - INDYCAR's scheduling ambitions 07:00 - 2026 review; Currently 3rd in points 9:08 - Navigating the McLaren Split 16:00 - Free Agency 2027: What Lundgaard Wants in His Next Team 19:50 - How does Freedom 250 compare to other big races?

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Zak Brown's INDYCAR, F1 & WEC Masterplan Aug 27, 2026

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown sits down with Will Buxton inside the Arrow McLaren strategy trailer at the inaugural D.C. Freedom 250 for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview on INDYCAR, Arrow McLaren, American Motorsports, F1 and World Endurance racing. In this full-length conversation, Zak breaks down why bringing INDYCAR to Washington, D.C. is a game-changer for the sport, and the mindset behind Arrow McLaren's blockbuster 2027 driver lineup featuring Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, and Pato O'Ward. Plus, he reflects on the cross-discipline McLaren DNA, the explosive growth of motorsport in America, and what drives his relentless pursuit of victory. "I want to win the WEC championship, INDYCAR championship, Formula One World Championship, Monaco, Indy, and Le Mans. And once we've done that, I want to do it again." 0:00 - Inside the McLaren Strategy Trailer 1:15 - Attending the Freedom 250 over Dutch GP 2:20 - INDYCAR & Washington, D.C.: Expanding the Sport's Footprint 4:30 - Formula 1 compared to INDYCAR 5:25 - Strategy to grow INDYCAR 7:40 - Freedom 250's impact 12:45 - Sponsorship demand in racing 13:45 - Arrow McLaren & The Blockbuster 2027 Driver Lineup 19:40 - Shared DNA Across Formula 1, INDYCAR, & WEC 22:30 - The American Motorsport Boom & Untapped Potential 24:30 - McLaren's goal to win the Triple Crown

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Freedom 250 Makes History & Jeff Gordon is BACK! | SPEED Aug 25, 2026

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Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a historic, unforgettable weekend in global motorsports! From the iconic streets around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to Loudon and Zandvoort, we’re covering every angle. Kyle Kirkwood puts on a street-course clinic to win the inaugural INDYCAR Freedom 250 in D.C., while championship leader Alex Palou suffers a nightmare afternoon. Plus, Jeff Gordon sweeps the showcase IROC field in D.C., Ryan Blaney repeats at New Hampshire, Lando Norris conquers Zandvoort, and Max Verstappen signs a staggering mega-extension with Red Bull! We round up action from around the racing world with updates from NHRA, IMSA at VIR, ARCA dirt racing, High Limit Racing, World of Outlaws sprint cars, Australian Supercars, Pro Motocross, and the CARS Tour. Driver of the Week Nominees: Lando Norris (F1) Kyle Kirkwood (INDYCAR) Jeff Gordon (IROC) Ryan Blaney (NASCAR) Have a question for Kevin and Will? Drop your thoughts in the comments below or submit a voicemail for our mailbag section in the next episode! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Dream Weekend in D.C. at INDYCAR's Freedom 250 05:39 - Kyle Kirkwood’s Record Performance & Palou’s Meltdown 13:12 - IROC Showcase in D.C.: Jeff Gordon Sweeps the Field 18:00 - NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Repeats at New Hampshire 23:47 - NASCAR Trucks: Layne Riggs Clinches Top Seed 24:45 - Kyle Busch Invitational 25:40 - F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris Masters Zandvoort 29:49 - Verstappen’s Record Contract 33:53 - Social Speedway & Mailbag 41:35 - Around the Racing World 45:15 - CARS Tour Thriller 49:33 - Driver of the Week 51:32 - Final Lap 52:46 - Wrecks of the Week Fueled by https://www.poet.com/

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