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The 88 is Back on Top! Caden Kvapil’s CARS Tour Championship | SPEED Oct 21, 2026

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CARS Tour Champion Caden Kvapil joins Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton to reflect on his 2026 season, navigating the pressure of carrying on the JR Motorsports legacy, and following in the footsteps of his brother, Carson.
Caden opens up about what it’s really like having his father, Travis Kvapil, as his crew chief, the mentorship dynamic with Dale Earnhardt Jr., and whether growing up in a iconic racing family made competition come naturally.

Plus, he breaks down his most meaningful win of the year, how competitive the Late Model Stock division really is, and the one bucket-list race he dreams of running in the future.

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - 2026 Season Recap
02:22 - Carrying the JR Motorsports Legacy
04:03 - Working with Dad Travis as Crew Chief
06:19 - Did Racing Come Naturally?
07:51 - Competitiveness of Late Model Stock Races
10:04 - Win Caden is Most Proud Of This Season
11:25 - Goals & Expectations for Next Season
12:27 - Future Race Caden Wants to Compete In
13:22 - Relationship with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
14:27 - Following in Brother Carson’s Footsteps
17:28 - 24/7 Racing
18:59 - Rewatching Dad’s Old Races

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Is Larson's Wreck the BIGGEST Moment of the NASCAR Season? | SPEED Oct 20, 2026

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Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton return to react to an action-packed week across motorsports! Kyle Larson's poor Phoenix performance has blown the NASCAR Chase for the Championship wide open with just three races remaining! Tyler Reddick is back in Victory Lane, Denny Hamlin is dealing with more issues, and Christopher Bell might just win the whole thing. We break down all the NASCAR action from Phoenix and look ahead to Talladega, where anything can happen. Plus, we cover Max Verstappen’s GTWC Europe stint, F1’s return to Africa, Rafael Câmara joining Haas, and a preview of the United States Grand Prix at COTA. We also dive into INDYCAR's new IR-28 testing, answer fan voicemail questions, check out Social Speedway, and award our SPEED Driver of the Week! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - NASCAR Phoenix Recap 03:38 - Tyler Reddick is Back! 06:12 - Denny Hamlin Issues Continue 08:15 - Chase is Back On! Bell Moves Up 10:06 - NASCAR Heads to Talladega 12:45 - Fan Voicemail - Which NASCAR drivers would be best in other global racing series? 17:58 - NOAPS Phoenix Recap 19:40 - Kaitlyn Vincie Waves the Green Flag at NASCAR Truck Race 21:10 - Craftsman Truck Series Action at Phoenix 22:30 - Max Verstappen & GTWC Europe 25:53 - F1 returns to Africa 27:10 - Rafa Camara joins Haas 29:10 - F1 US Grand Prix at COTA Preview 31:52 - INDYACAR IR-28 Testing 32:54 - Josh Pierson INDYCAR license reaction 40:17 - Sending Love to Jack Harvey 41:21 - WEC: 6 Hours of Barcelona 44:15 - Social Speedway 50:07 - Around the Racing World 1:01:24 - Driver of the Week 1:03:17 - Final Lap All your FOX favorites. All in one app. FOX Sports is now streaming on FOX One. Try 7 days free today #WeLiveForLive - https://www.fox.com/ Fueled by https://www.poet.com/ The Official Home for Streaming on FOX: https://www.fox.com/ #SPEED #NASCAR #INDYCAR #F1 #MOTOGP #racing #kevinharvick #willbuxton Major NASCAR Chase Shakeup! Tyler Reddick Wins & Kyle Larson Struggles | SPEED https://www.youtube.com/@SPEEDonFOX

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King of the Streets: Kyle Kirkwood Oct 16, 2026

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Fresh off a career-best second-place finish in the 2026 INDYCAR Series championship, Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood sits down with Will Buxton to discuss his breakout season, street course dominance, and what it will take to capture the title from Alex Palou in 2027! In this exclusive interview: Kyle Kirkwood opens up about his street circuit mastery following dramatic wins at Arlington and the inaugural Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. He breaks down how Andretti Global overcame early pit crew hurdles, the cultural shift under new team leadership, and the steps needed to end Alex Palou's championship run. Plus, Kirkwood shares early testing feedback on the upcoming next-generation car chassis after a week of testing. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - What Makes Kyle Kirkwood So Good Around Street Courses? 02:42 - Winning in D.C.: Standing on the Top Step at the Freedom 250 05:10 - INDY 500 or a Championship in 2027? 07:00 - What Will Make the Difference to Beat Palou in 2027? 08:20 - Secret to the finishing 2nd in the 2026 standings 10:40 - Competing against Alex Palou 12:30 - How Early Career Lessons Impact Decisions Today 15:30 - First Look & Testing Feedback on the New Car 19:15 - Pit Crew Improvement in 2026 and Beyond 21:10 - Working with Teammate Will Power at Andretti 24:40 - Offseason Goals & 2027 Improvements All your FOX favorites. All in one app. FOX Sports is now streaming on FOX One. Try 7 days free today #WeLiveForLive - https://www.fox.com/ Fueled by https://www.poet.com/ The Official Home for Streaming on FOX: https://www.fox.com/ #SPEED #NASCAR #INDYCAR #F1 #MOTOGP #racing #kevinharvick #willbuxton SPEED with Harvick and Buxton https://www.youtube.com/@SPEEDonFOX

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How Max Verstappen & Red Bull Dominated Singapore Oct 13, 2026

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Will Buxton and Kaitlyn Vincie break down all the weekend action across F1, NASCAR, SuperCars, MotoGP & more!

In Formula 1, Max Verstappen claimed his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory in dominant fashion, while internal tension brews at McLaren following a last-lap Sprint collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Over in the NASCAR Cup Series, Chase Briscoe captured his second consecutive win by a razor-thin 0.029 seconds over Christopher Bell in the second-closest finish in Charlotte Motor Speedway history. Friday night at Charlotte also brought an emotional moment during the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life, where over 10,000 fans, peers, and family members gathered to honor the late two-time Cup champion, concluding with his son, Brexton Busch, performing a heartfelt burnout and signature bow in the No. 8 car.

Meanwhile, down under at the famous Bathurst 1000, Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood snatched a stunning victory after long-time leader Anton De Pasquale ran out of fuel on the final lap. Rounding out action around the racing world, Marco Bezzecchi dominated MotoGP in Indonesia, Corey Day doubled down in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, and Frankie Muniz locked up the Pirelli GT4 America Am Championship!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:51 - Max Verstappen's Singapore Masterclass

04:04 - Red Bull & Max Reaching Expectations

06:21 - Kimi Antonelli & Mercedes Under New Regulations

08:57 - Driver Comparisons to Kimi Antonelli

10:30 - Lewis Hamilton & Ferrari Not on the Same Page?

13:10 - McLaren Teammates Collide: Norris Clips Piastri

17:00 - Chase Briscoe Beats Christopher Bell in Charlotte Photo Finish

21:40 - Denny Hamlin Struggles & Recovers to Finish 5th

22:30 - Massive Wreck Between Bowman, Bubba & Byron

23:45 - Kyle Busch Celebration of Life & Brexton's Tribute

27:30 - Wild Finish at the SuperCars Bathurst 1000

31:18 - MotoGP Indonesia Dominated By Historic Aprilia 1-2-3-4

33:34 - Social Speedway

37:15 - Around the Racing World

45:13 - Driver of the Week

47:48 - Final Lap

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Kasey Kahne Reveals Why He's Back in NASCAR Full-Time Oct 08, 2026

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18-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Kasey Kahne sits down with Kevin Harvick to discuss his big return to the NASCAR Truck Series with Spire Motorsports in 2027. Kahne details getting back behind the wheel after stepping away from NASCAR and what surprised him most about his return at Rockingham. He also shares what he would do differently at the end of his Cup Series career, how racing has changed since he last competed, and his journey in sprint car racing as both a driver and owner. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - NASCAR Truck Series Return 01:35 - Reigniting Interest in Racing for NASCAR 03:30 - Changes Getting Back Behind the Wheel at Rockingham 04:55 - Is This Truck Series Comeback a 1-Year Deal? 06:20 - Bringing Enthusiasm Back to the NASCAR Fanbase 08:06 - Favorite Moments of Cup Career 11:14 - Enjoying the Process vs. Racing for Results 12:57 - What Clicked on the Sprint Car Side? 14:38 - Simulators, Data & Modern NASCAR Prep 17:32 - What Kasey Would Change About the End of His Cup Career 20:00 - Sprint Car Team Owner’s Perspective on New Dynamic 23:14 - Racing Sprint Cars Next Year? 24:24 - Family Reactions to Returning to Racing All your FOX favorites. All in one app. FOX Sports is now streaming on FOX One. Try 7 days free today #WeLiveForLive - https://www.fox.com/ Fueled by https://www.poet.com/ The Official Home for Streaming on FOX: https://www.fox.com/ #SPEED #NASCAR #INDYCAR #F1 #MOTOGP #racing #kevinharvick #willbuxton #kaseykahne SPEED with Harvick and Buxton https://www.youtube.com/@SPEEDonFOX

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Is Max Verstappen F1's Version of Dale Earnhardt? Oct 06, 2026

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Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick breakdown one of the most intense weekends in motorsport history! From an unfathomable final-corner title shocker in the World Rally Championship to Red Bull firing back in F1, NASCAR in Vegas and 1,200 horsepower super trucks in Spain, SPEED has you covered.
In this episode:
Elfyn Evans secures a historic WRC title after Oliver Solberg’s heartbreaking error on the penultimate corner in Sardinia. Chase Briscoe conquers Las Vegas while Brad Keselowski addresses his upcoming departure from RFK Racing. Max Verstappen takes his first win of the season in Bahrain following pre-race rain, formation lap red flags, and Mercedes heartbreak. Is Max becoming the Dale Earnhardt of F1? Porsche Penske Motorsport completes the IMSA endurance crown jewel sweep in a 1.2-second finish. And we go Around the Racing World where 5.3-ton FIA European Trucks hit 100mph, Maddi Gordon sets another NHRA record, CARS Tour action featuring Kevin & Keelan Harvick and MotoGP dominance from Marc Márquez.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Wild WRC Championship Finale
10:03 - IMSA Petit Le Mans & Champion Crowned
17:05 - NASCAR Cup Series Las Vegas Recap
19:24 - Brad Keselowski Leaving RFK Racing?
30:41 - F1 Bahrain GP Recap & Red Bull Surge
37:01 - Comparing Max Verstappen's Legacy to Dale Earnhardt
41:00 - F1 Formation Lap Red Flag & Driver Reactions
47:07 - Is Fred Vasseur the Right Man for the Job?
50:04 - MotoGP Japanese GP Double Sweep
50:44 - ACO & FIA 10-Year Endurance Deal
51:25 - Christian Lundgaard Joins Chip Ganassi Racing
53:14 - Buxton Reacts to Lundgaard's Big Move
55:53 - NASCAR O'Reilly Series Vegas Battle
57:55 - NHRA Midwest Nationals Highlights
1:00:43 - CARS Tour Late Model Action & Keelan Harvick
1:04:45 - 1,200 HP FIA European Truck Championship
1:09:00 - GT World Challenge Rain & Chaos
1:10:28 - Driver of the Week

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Maddi Gordon: Racing at 340 mph Oct 01, 2026

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Maddi Gordon joins Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton to discuss her rookie season in drag racing and her rapid rise behind the wheel. Gordon opens up about driving for Ron Capps, finding early success, and what she learned from beating NASCAR legend Tony Stewart. She details the legacy of women in drag racing and her experience growing up in a three-generation drag racing family. Gordon also explains how her experience as a technician has made her a better driver, what it really feels like to reach 340+ MPH, and what she hopes to accomplish as she continues her rookie season. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Rookie NHRA Season 01:42 - Desire for Speed 03:13 - Biggest Adjustment as a Rookie 05:23 - Surprised by Early Success? 07:33 - Experience Driving for Ron Capps 08:54 - Are You a Different Maddi in the Car? 11:14 - Beating Tony Stewart 12:38 - Legacy of Women in Drag Racing 14:24 - Growing Up in a 3-Generation Drag Racing Family 17:13 - How Being a Technician Makes Her a Better Driver 18:42 - What Does 340+ MPH Actually Feel Like? 22:26 - Goals for the Rest of the Season

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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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