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After the checkered flag waves each week, motorsports journalists from The Athletic, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, offer instant reaction, analysis and debate straight from the racetrack.

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This Changes Everything Oct 19, 2026

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In a Chase that has been full of unexpected turns, Tyler Reddick picks up his sixth victory of the season and catapults himself back into contention at Phoenix Raceway. Meanwhile, points leader Kyle Larson's spectacular post-season run came to a halt as a cut tire and poor performance brought the points standings the closest its been together in weeks. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case in Phoenix, and they took to the airwaves LIVE after the race to break down the action and give you an up to date look at the points standings with three weeks to go!

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Cliff's Edge Oct 14, 2026

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It's safe to say not many people expected Kyle Larson to go on a generational run in the Chase after his inconsistent regular season. But motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck is here to figure out the magic behind the numbers on a new episode of the Gluckcast. He sits down with the crew chief of the Hendrick Motorsports 5-team Cliff Daniels to learn more about their rise to form the past six weeks. He also chats with the World of Outlaws' Director of Video Content Ross Wece to hear the legend of the couch that housed both Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe as they made their way up the motorsports ladder. Finally, Jeff crunches numbers with NASCAR statistical data wizard Daniel Céspedes to get an idea of who the championship favorites are with four races to go.

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The Chase is On Oct 12, 2026

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Chase Briscoe narrowly edged his teammate Christopher Bell for the victory at Charlotte, continuing his mid-Chase points surge and fighting his way back into championship contention. But, can anyone catch Kyle Larson and the 5 team in this final four race stretch? Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case in Charlotte, and they took to airwaves LIVE after the race to recap Briscoe's big victory and take a look at the points standings with just four races to go in the 2026 season!

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Hurricane Forecast Oct 08, 2026

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It's officially "Hurricane" season as we head to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck sits down with the "Hurricane" Carson Hocevar himself to talk about the new episode of NASCAR Rising which focuses on his life as a content creator and driver. Also, Jeff welcomes his parents Mike and Susan Gluck to the show to get their impressions of the Chase so far and the current state of NASCAR.

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Chase Classic Oct 05, 2026

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Joe Gibbs Racing struck back in Las Vegas, but it wasn't the driver we expected ending up in victory lane. After Denny Hamlin suffered a disastrous Sunday, his JGR teammate Chase Briscoe executed a nearly perfect day, capturing the victory and putting himself back into points contention. Our resident motorsports reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were both on the scene in Sin City, and they went LIVE after the race to discuss the action and give you an updated look at the points standings at the halfway point of the Chase.

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Gayle Force Oct 01, 2026

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Going into the Chase, it was appearing to be "Denny Hamlin's year" once again. But after four monster performances by Kyle Larson and the 5-team, we are left with many questions about Denny and Toyota Racing as a whole. Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck is here to answer those questions this week on the Gluckcast by sitting down with crew chief of the Joe Gibbs Racing 11-team, Chris Gayle. Jeff also dives into the big news break this week that Brad Keselowski will be leaving RFK Racing after this season. He chats with fellow reporter John Newby about the shocking development and who he thinks will emerge as champion after the next six weeks.

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Power Shift Sep 28, 2026

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Did any of us see this coming after the way the regular season played out? After four races in the Chase, it is once again Kyle Larson in victory lane, extending his points lead over Denny Hamlin at Kansas. Not only that, but the Toyotas seem to have taken a step back in speed, allowing Hendrick Motorsports and Penske to close the gap. Our motorsports reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case in Kansas, and they took to the airwaves after the checkered flag flew to unpack Kyle Larson's dominant victory and give an updated look at the current points standings.

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Yellow Brick Road Sep 24, 2026

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Bristol was quite the eventful evening this past weekend, but now we're moving from flying fists to championship implications. As the NASCAR Cup Series begins its three race stretch of intermediate tracks in Kansas this coming week, many in the industry feel that the true championship favorite will emerge. Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck is back with a new episode of the Gluckcast to take a closer look at the coming week in Kansas, as well as get further insight behind the scenes of the famed Ryan Blaney/Carson Hocevar fight at Bristol. He sits down with Josh Berry after another impressive top-10 performance to learn more about his season as a whole and why he was "chirping" at Hocevar after the race. He also chats with Frontstretch's own Michael Massie to hear more about "water bottle that fell out of the sky". Finally, Jeff interviews Bayley Currey after he was called up from the bench to return to the driver seat in the Trucks series, just to deliver his career best finish at Bristol.

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Bristol Boils Over Sep 20, 2026

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We had Saturday night lights and FIGHTS at Bristol this weekend. Joey Logano won the battle, but Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar stole the show when they exchanged blows after the checkered flag flew. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi stayed up late after the race to recap the chaos and give listeners an updated look at the points standings after round three of the Chase!

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Reporters Roundtable Sep 16, 2026

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Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck is back with a new, special edition of the Gluckcast this week, sitting down at a round (rectangle) table discussion with fellow journalists Kelly Crandall and Matt Weaver. The panel dives into the ongoing William Sawalich/Corey Day feud and NASCAR's decision to NOT penalize Sawalich for his on-track contact at World Wide Technology Raceway last weekend. They also discuss Carson Hocevar's fame and how they view their duty of covering him and his rise to stardom. Finally, they look at the Chase for the Championship and weigh the favorites to capture the Cup over the next eight weeks.

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