Previewing NASCAR’s New Challenge: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Mexico City for the first time — and there’s a lot to unpack.In this mid-week edition of "Inside the Race," Steve Letarte is joined by Michael McDowell to break down what makes this track unique, how teams are preparing with little to no Cup Series data, and what to watch for when the green flag drops.From corner layout and elevation changes to strategy and setup challenges, here’s everything you need to know before NASCAR’s international debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Denny Hamlin Makes History and Alex Bowman's Struggles Continue
Steve Letarte’s in the driver’s seat with Jeff Burton and Todd Gordon riding shotgun for a wild NASCAR breakdown. Denny Hamlin just made history — the guys react and talk about what’s next. Meanwhile, Alex Bowman’s summer struggles roll on, and it’s not looking pretty. Hot takes, sharp insight, and a little chaos guaranteed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Blaney rocks Nashville & Hocevar takes heat
On this LIVE episode of NASCAR Inside the Race, we break down Blaney’s flawless race, Hocevar’s headline-making moment, and all the racing storylines that had fans buzzing. Steve Letarte is joined by Jeff Burton & Todd Gordon to discuss it all.RUNDOWN: (1:00) Blaney wins Nashville(2:30) Hocevar spins Stenhouse. Was he in the wrong?(19:00) 12 team getting it done in Nashville(20:30) Penske stage 1 strategy(22:23) Hamlin, Blaney and Byron battle for the lead(24:19) Blaney and Penske starting to get momentum(26:53) Consequences of Blaney’s DNFs(28:15) Playoff leaderboard(29:05) Byron’s restart prowess(30:45) Hamlin’s performance in Nashville(32:57) Driver execution matters in Next-Gen era(36:28) Jones contact with Bell in Turn 1(38:49) Bell’s drive back to 10th(40:09) Fuel saving and how much it matters(42:00) In-Season tournament eligibility(46:51) Who do you like at this point in the season?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jimmie Johnson Gets Candid About His Team, His Legacy and Life After Racing
Jimmie Johnson joins Inside the Race to talk candidly about leaving Hendrick Motorsports after seven championships, stepping into team ownership with Legacy Motor Club, and what it’s really like building a team from the ground up. He also shares his take on Kyle Larson’s Indy 500/Coke 600 double attempt and how he views his own legacy today.Subscribe to Inside the Race the podcast: https://apple.co/3X6ZZ0vSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ross Chastain's EPIC winning drive caps historic day in motorsports
Host Steve Letarte is joined by Kyle Petty, Todd Gordon, and Alex Weaver to break down a wild Coca-Cola 600 — where Ross Chastain pulled off a rare feat by going from worst to first. The crew dives into how Chastain’s team turned things around, what made this year’s race so unpredictable, and the key strategy calls that shaped the outcome. Plus, insider takes on standout performances, race-day chaos, and what it all means heading into the rest of the NASCAR season. If you love racing, you don’t want to miss this one.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Go 'Inside the Race' with Steve Letarte, Jeff Burton & more every Sunday night after the NASCAR Cup Series checkered flag. We'll discuss how the race was won, key storylines, answer fan questions and have high-profile interviews.