Grip Strip Podcast
The Grip Strip Podcast, created by Philip Mathew and co-host Josh Huffine, looks at all types of motorsports and sports with an unfiltered perspective. Phil and Josh invite other passionate media professionals and fans to discuss the current and past stories that are interesting and thought-provoking.
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 319 - Winning Never Gets Old
Phil and Josh return for E319 of the GSP to cover historic wins across the sports landscape. Most notably, the New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years! Then, Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari 30 years after Michael Schumacher won his first race for the Scuderia at the same circuit. Yeah, Phil was freaking out.Â
SummaryThe Grip Strip Podcast Episode 319 highlights recent significant victories in various sports, including the Knicks' first NBA title in over five decades and notable performances in motorsports.
Major Points New York Knicks win t...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 318 - Old Guard/Newgard
Phil and Josh return for E318 of the GSP to discuss Dennis Hamlin, Josef Newgarden, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli getting on the top step in their respective series.Â
Denny Hamlin wins two consecutive Cup series races, tying Kyle Busch for all-time wins. Corey Heim secures another win in the Truck Series at Michigan. Josef Newgarden triumphs at IndyCar's Gateway after rain delays. Andrea Kimi Antonelli claims a fifth consecutive win at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Discussion includes upcoming races in Pocono, Road America, Barcelona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Coverage of additional motorsport events, including F2/F...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 - The Greatest Day In Motorsports VII/RIP Rowdy
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 discusses major motorsport events (with special guest host Joe Passero), including the death of Kyle Busch, thrilling finishes in IndyCar and NASCAR, and highlights from recent Formula 1 and other series.
Major Points: Kyle Busch passes away at age 41 due to pneumonia and sepsis. Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in its history. A pit strategy penalty impacted the points for the polesitter, Palou, after leading the most laps. Daniel Suarez claims victory at the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, marking his third career win. Ross Chastain secures his third win in...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 - Austin 316/TGDIM Preface
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The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 covers recent NASCAR events, highlights from Indy 500 qualifying, and previews for upcoming races across various motorsport series.
Major Points NASCAR at Dover featured Hamlin's domination in the All-Star Race and noted pit road issues for multiple teams. Corey Day secured his second O'Reilly win of the season, alongside standout performances from drivers like That Jones Boy and Zilisch. Palou won the Indy 500 pole, with rain impacting the qualifying format and leading to a challenging situation for several drivers. Katherine Legge aims to be the first woman to complete the racing double. The...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 - Heel-Toe/Full Send
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The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 discusses recent motorsport events including IndyCar, NASCAR, and other racing series while previewing upcoming races.
Major Points Christian Lundgaard claims his first IndyCar victory after 47 races. Polesitter Alex Palou faced issues, while Felix Rosenqvist had multiple early crashes. SVG dominates the NASCAR Tripleheader at Watkins Glen, marking his first win of 2026. Zilisch achieves three consecutive wins in the O’Reilly series with a last-lap pass. Kaden Honeycutt earns wins in both the Truck Series and ARCA heading to Dover. The episode includes updates on various racing series: Indy NXT, WEC, WRC, MotoGP, an...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 314 - Donuts Above
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The episode discusses recent developments in motorsports, including the tragic death of Alex Zanardi and various race results across several series.
Major Points Alex Zanardi, a former racing champion, passed away at 59. Overview of NASCAR's tripleheader results at Texas and upcoming points for Watkins Glen. Highlights from the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, including the winner and podium positions. Summary of other racing events: Formula 2 in Miami, NHRA, IMSA, Formula E, World Superbikes, WEC, WRC, and MotoGP. Upcoming race picks for IndyCar and NASCAR's tripleheader at Watkins Glen. Josh's Sim SegmentGrip Strip Podcast Episode 313 - First Time, Long Time
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The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 313 covers recent NASCAR events, significant race outcomes, and highlights from various motorsport series.
Major Points Hurricane Hocevar wins his first Cup Series race at Talladega amid a major wreck taking out over 60% of the field. Corey Day secures his first O’Reilly Series win; Sheldon Creed wins the $100K Dash 4 Cash. Andy Jankowiak wins his first ARCA race; significant performances noted from Cleetus McFarland and Isabella Robusto. NFL Draft recap includes key team takeaways. Coverage of various motorsport events: WRC, MotoGP, NHRA, Formula E, and more. Preview and picks for upcoming Texas NA...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 312 - Repeats/NFL Draft
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 312 covers updates on various motorsports events, highlights key players, and features discussions on the NFL Draft.
Recap of IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, including winner and podium details. Analysis of NASCAR Cup Series performances and upcoming events, focusing on Kansas and Talladega. Discussion of the NFL Draft and its implications for teams. Updates on Supercross, Supercars, World Superbike, WEC, IMSA, WRC, MotoGP, and NHRA events. Picks for Talladega along with the Tate Fogleman Algorithm Josh’s Sim Segment and Where To Find Phil, Josh and the GSP.Grip Strip Podcast Episode 311 - Rory Repeats and Gibbs Finally Wins
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The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 311 discusses NASCAR's exciting Bristol tripleheader, with notable performances and updates from various motorsport events. Rory McIlroy joining Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods as repeat Masters champions also is discussed.
Major Points Gibbs wins his first NASCAR Cup race after strategic decisions. Larson and Blaney (along with Ty Gibbs) dominated but were unable to overcome track position late. Connor Zilisch used track position in the O'Reilly race to hold off a dominant Kyle Larson. Chris Bell secured his first Truck win since 2017. Rory McIlroy repeats at The Masters, joining another prestigious group after winning...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 310 - A Tradition Unlike Any Other, The GSP!
Hello friends! Welcome to an April tradition, where Phil and Josh do their best Jim Nantz impressions at The Masters during Masters week.
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Highlights the NASCAR O’Reilly/Craftsman Truck Series results at Rockingham. Discusses key players and storylines for the upcoming Bristol races. Mentions issues surrounding Eldrick and The Masters. Recaps Supercross events in St. Louis and Nashville. Covers results from Super Formula at Motegi and WRC Rally Croatia. Includes updates on NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. Provides NASCAR Tripleheader picks for Truck Series, O’Reilly Series, and Cup Series. Features Josh’s sim racing...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 309 - Easter Bunny 500
After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E309 of the GSP to cover IndyCar, NASCAR, F1, and more! Alex Palou continues his greatness with another win at Barber in the NTT IndyCar Series, while Graham Rahal got his first podium in three years. The guys go over the race and other key players as the drivers and teams get a welcome rest before Long Beach.
Dennis Hamlin dominated another race at Martinsville, but William Clyde Elliott ended up getting Hendrick Motorsports and Chevy their first win of the 2026 Cup Series season at the...
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 308 - More Of The Same
Coming off Throwback/Alumni weekend for NASCAR at Darlington, Phil and Josh are here to discuss all three races at the track Too Tough To Tame. Tyler Reddick had to overcome multiple issues and the speed of Brad Keselowski to win his fourth race out of six to start the 2026 Cup Series season. The guys go over how he did so, other players and the points heading to Martinsville.
Justin Allgaier utilized a poor final pit stop by Kyle Larson's crew and a strong restart to win his second race of the season in the O'Reilly Series...
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 307 - Something Old, Something New
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Episode 307 of the Grip Strip Podcast discusses the latest results and key players in recent motorsport events across IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula 1, while highlighting upcoming races.
Major Points IndyCar at Arlington: Kyle Kirkwood wins; podium finishes by Alex Palou and Will Power. NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin takes the win; notable drivers include Bell, Byron, and Larson. NASCAR O'Reilly Series: Kyle Larson wins over Chase Briscoe; other notables include Allgaier, Gray, and Mayer. Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix: Winner was AKA; Russell and Hamilton on the podium, with ongoing issues for Verstappen, among others. GSP Roundup includes highlights...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 306 - Super Clipping
Per the phenomenon in current-day Formula 1, Phil and Josh return for E306 of the GSP to discuss and recap all the major motorsports events of the weekend.
IndyCar's recent race at Phoenix with a Penske Pole/Win sweep, Rasmussen's almost win, Palou's issues, and points recap heading to Arlington. NASCAR's Cup and O'Reilly Series results from Phoenix with another Penske Pole/Win sweep, tire issues, Gibbs team pit call gone wrong, and plenty of yellows; Justin Allgaier gets around Jesse Love late to give JRM two consecutive wins with both series heading to Las Vegas Formula 1's Australian...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 305 - Repeat After Me
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Tyler Reddick and Alex Palou showcased impressive performances in their respective motorsport series as discussed in E305 of the GSP, highlighting key storylines heading into upcoming races.
Major Points Alex Palou secured his second consecutive win at the St. Petersburg street circuit in the NTT IndyCar series. Tyler Reddick is having an outstanding start to the 2026 Cup Series season. Shane Van Gisbergen achieved his first win at CoTA in the O'Reilly Series. Layne Riggs won the first street course race in Truck Series history at St. Petersburg. The hosts previewed the 2026 Formula 1 season and its key changes. ...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 304 - Snow Roads
Phil and Josh return for E304 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway (not trying to call it EchoPark) and the huge announcement of Keelan Harvick signing with TRD. The guys review how Tyler Reddick (Cup), Sheldon Creed (O'Reilly 1st win after 15 2nd places), and Kyle Busch (Trucks) won their races, other key storylines, and the points heading to road/street courses this weekend.Â
Phil and Josh preview the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, with an emphasis on three-time defending series champion Alex Palou, along with other key names like Sir Scott Dixon, W...
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 303 - Daytona Dreams and Carnage
Phil and Josh return for E303 of the GSP to cover everything that took place at the World's Center of Racing. The guys discuss Tyler Reddick's last lap pass to win the Daytona 500 along with all the other contenders plus those who were affected by crashes. They also look at Austin Hill's dominant O'Reilly Series victory on Saturday and Chandler Smith's four-wide pass for the win in the Craftsman Truck Series event on Friday. Phil and Josh also look at how some of the other stars like Tony Stewart, Travis Pastrana and Garrett Mitchell aka Cleetus McFarland faired.Â
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 302 - Daytona Driving
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 302 covers a variety of motorsports topics, including reviews of major recent events, pre-season tests, and upcoming races.
Reviewed Super Bowl 60, highlighting winners and key players. Discussed IndyCar and Formula 1 pre-season tests at Sebring and Bahrain respectively. Provided updates on NASCAR and other motorsports news. Offered a preview and predictions for NASCAR Speedweek at Daytona, including qualifying details. Included segments on AMA Supercross and the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix. Analyzed performance forecasts for RAM Trucks and included a sim segment from Josh.Grip Strip Podcast Episode 301 - Winter Weather Wildcard
Phil and Josh return for E301 of the GSP to discuss the Cook Out Clash and the Super Bowl, among other topics. After multiple weather delays due to the bitter cold and snow that hit Winston-Salem, the NASCAR Cup Series teams were able to finally complete the Cook Out Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium earlier this week. The guys go over Ryan Preece's win, the racing itself, the broadcast coverage and more as the Cup Series teams lead into Daytona Speedweek.
NASCAR News updates along with the coaching carousel being completed in the NFL get covered by Phil...
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 300 - Happy Birthday, Phil!
Summary Sentence: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 300 celebrates Phil's birthday while covering various motorsports events and updates.
Phil celebrates his birthday, deals with snow issues and impersonates Mike Gundy's famous speech. Josh talks about getting a brand-new car. Discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including class winners and key players. Updates on NASCAR, including the Roval's exclusion for another cookie cutter oval race in the Chase. Highlights from NFL Conference Championship Weekend and Super Bowl advancements, along with coaching updates. GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo and Formula E Miami E Prix. Preview and predictions...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 299 - Watch and Learn
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 299 discusses key events from the NFL Divisional Round, coaching changes, and updates from various motorsport events.
NFL Divisional Round recap highlights significant playoff outcomes and coaching news. 49ers defeated opponents while Coach Bob Saleh heads to Tennessee. Player injuries noted include Charbonnet's torn ACL and Bo Nix's setback. Bills' loss leads to Sean McDermott's firing. New England struggles against Houston and Stroud. LA Rams win in overtime after a late comeback by Chicago. Updates provided on NASCAR, Dakar Rally, Chili Bowl, San Diego Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo, and Rolex 24 at Daytona. ...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 298 - What's Old Is New Again
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The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 298 discusses NASCAR's return to the Chase format, highlights NFL Wild Card outcomes, and reviews various motorsport events.
Major Points NASCAR reinstates the Chase format for its major series, with specific driver and race allocations. Changed scoring: 55 points for a win, no playoff points or 'win and in' rules. Announcement of sponsorships and Tony Stewart's return to drive a Craftsman Truck at Daytona. Review of NFL Wild Card Weekend and coaching changes, including Harbaugh's firing and Tomlin stepping down. Highlights of notable motorsport events like Dakar Rally, Formula E, and IMSA's Roar Before...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 297 - All The NFL You Need & Dakar Too
Summary: The podcast discusses recent events in the NFL, NASCAR, and other motorsport highlights, focusing on playoffs, coaching changes, and upcoming races.
Steve Phelps has departed from NASCAR. Review of Week 18 NFL games and thoughts on team performance. Analysis of playoff matchups in the NFL. Reflection on Black Monday and Tuesday regarding coaching and GM changes. Overview of the Dakar Rally and Formula E Mexico City E Prix. Discussion of the Chili Bowl event. Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend picks. Josh's Sim SegmentGrip Strip Podcast Episode 296 - Happy New Year & Be Like Biff
After a restful holiday break, the guys are back for Season 7 of the GSP! Phil and Josh welcome back a good friend of the show, NASCAR fan and content creator Joe Passero to talk about the loss of Greg Biffle, family and friends in a private plane crash. The guys go over the contributions Biffle made not only as a driver but as a humanitarian during Hurricane Helene and other storms in recent years.
The crew reviews highlights of Biffle's career in NASCAR's top three series along with his connection to Cleetus McFarland, which brought a whole...
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 295 - Football Calamities and F1 Recap
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 295 discusses NFL Week 14 highlights and provides a recap of the F1 season, touching on team performances and upcoming changes.
Recap of NFL Week 14 focusing on teams and fantasy playoffs. Overview of the Formula 1 season, emphasizing McLaren's strong performance and major team developments. Ferrari underperforms while Williams shows significant improvement. Discussion of a promising rookie class in F1. Mention of upcoming regulatory changes for the 2026 season. Updates on various Silly Season items in motorsports. Josh's Sim Segment highlights from Veterans 100 and Hoosier 500.Grip Strip Podcast Episode 294: Lando’s Triumph & Fantasy Football Follies
Episode 294 of the Grip Strip Podcast covers the dramatic end to the 2025 Formula One season with Lando Norris clinching the championship, review Xfinity and Truck Series results and champions, and breakdown NFL Week 14 fantasy chaos — including a wild Eagles vs. Chargers finish. Josh also gives an iRacing update and the hosts discuss key motorsport news and driver moves.
Expect race recaps (Abu Dhabi, Xfinity, Trucks), analysis of team changes and technical rules, fantasy football play-by-play, and sim racing insights in this packed episode.
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 293 - F1 Triple Threat at Abu Dhabi
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 293 discusses major events and results from the F1 Qatar Grand Prix, NFL updates, and other motorsports' news, highlighting both controversy and achievements.
F1 Qatar Grand Prix results: Red Bull and Verstappen with proper strategy team beats McLaren, with Piastri left wondering and Norris battling for positions. Tension arises from excursion involving Kimi Antonelli versus Lando and comments made by players at Red Bull. Criticism of Ferrari's poor performance in F1. NFL updates for Week 13 concerning listeners' teams and fantasy leagues. Controversial conclusion at the Supercars Adelaide Grand Final. Ogier wins the World...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 289 - Championship Bound
Along with special guest Joe Passero subbing for Josh, Phil and Joe discuss Martinsville for NASCAR's top three series: the winners, who advances to the final four and who will be left out of an opportunity for a title. Formula 1 ran the Grand Prix of Mexico, which brought further intrigue to the driver's championship battle.
NFL Week 8 recap for Phil's 49ers and fantasy teams along with other major stories led into the GSP Roundup covering MotoGP/Moto2, Supercars and NHRA before Phil and Joe made their picks for race winners and champions at Phoenix.
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 292 - Thankful For?
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 292 discusses the results and implications of various motorsport events while reflecting on controversies surrounding drivers and teams.
Major Points Recap of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, highlighting Fish Lips' win and Norris' defense failure. Mercedes secures a double podium following McLaren's double disqualification. Discussion on Ferrari's struggles and speculation on McLaren's consistency, reminiscent of 2007. Updates on NASCAR legal issues and implications for key figures like Phelps and Childress. Review of NFL Week 12 performance regarding fantasy outcomes. Highlights from the F1 Academy season finale in Las Vegas. Mick Schumacher's signing with RLL in...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 291 - Hello Palou and Football Overload
Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 291 reviews recent sports events, focusing on IndyCar's standout performances and updates on various racing leagues.
Discussion of NFL Week 11 for both actual and fantasy teams. Recap of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series with Palou's dominance, including his oval victory. Key highlights from the season including winners like Kirkwood, Dixon, and O'Ward. Analysis of the decline of Penske Racing and future prospects for O'Ward. Updates on the "Silly Season" for IndyCar amidst other racing news. Coverage of NASCAR, MotoGP, Supercars, NHRA, and F1 events. Josh's segment on sim racing included before the show's conclusion.Grip Strip Podcast Episode 290 - PLAYOFFS! And Why We Are PO'ed...
Summary: Episode 290 of the Grip Strip Podcast discusses the NASCAR Championship Weekend outcomes, highlights of F1, NFL updates, and other motorsport events.
YRB wins the NASCAR title while Larson secures his second championship despite tire issues for several racers. Hamlin dominates but finishes short; Byron’s wreck triggers a decisive caution. Jesse Love clinches the XFinity title, leaving JRM disappointed, while Zilisch finishes second. Corey Heim excels with a late race restart in the Truck series as Ty Majeski poses a late challenge. In F1, Lando Norris wins both the Sprint and Race, while Ferrari struggles again. NFL We...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 288 - Dega & National Running Back Day
The guys come back for E288 of the GSP to recap a wild Talladega tripleheader weekend for NASCAR along with the Formula 1 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Other key topics included NFL Week 7, the GSP Roundup covering WSBK, WRC, MotoGP/Moto2 and Supercars before previews for the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico and NASCAR Round of 8 Tripleheader at Martinsville. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing and gaming in his Sim Segment.
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 287 - Milestone Makers
Summary Sentence: The podcast highlights key events and updates from NASCAR and other motorsports, focusing on the results from Las Vegas and the upcoming Talladega race.
Major Points: Denny Hamlin wins his 60th Cup race by passing Chase Briscoe. Hendrick Motorsports shows strength with Byron and Larson, while cautions impact race dynamics. Aric Almirola secures a win, advancing to the Owner’s Title for JGR 19. Playoff drivers face increased pressure heading into Talladega. Jim Pohlman is promoted to Cup Series with RCR. Justin Haley leaves Spire Motorsports amid team changes. Overview of NFL Week 6 developments and fantasy insights. Re...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 286 - Road Graders
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 286 covers recent NASCAR and F1 race events, highlights key driver performances, and previews upcoming competitions.
NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte Roval featured SVG's fifth win of 2025, with thrilling tire strategies. Connor Zilisch clinched his 10th XFinity victory; other playoff contenders faced challenges and eliminations. The episode included a recap of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, where Woody Russell triumphed from pole position. Key player incidents included a collision between Norris and Piastri, affecting McLaren's strong season. The podcast reviews NFL Week 5 and covers events in GSP, F1 Academy, MotoGP, WSBK, NHRA, and IMSA. The...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 285 - Toyota’s Pain is Clyde’s Gain
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 285 discusses recent NASCAR races, key driver performances, and previews upcoming events from various motorsport series.
Chase Elliott wins his second race of 2025 after benefitting from a collision between Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace. Controversy surrounds Denny Hamlin's racing decisions impacting playoff outcomes. Brandon Jones secures his second win of the season before the Roval event. The episode includes a review of Week 4 of the NFL and discussions on fantasy football. Coverage of various motorsport events including NHRA, Moto2, WEC, WSBK, and F1 activities. Previews for the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore and NASCAR...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 284 - Can Openers
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 284 discusses recent NASCAR performances, F1 standings, and reviews from various racing leagues while previewing upcoming events.
NASCAR Cup and Trucks: YRB and Penske secure wins; Hankrick faces struggles with Gibbs and 23XI. Corey Heim achieves his 9th win, tying with Greg Biffle; Chandler Smith falls short of advancing to Round of 8. F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sees Fish Lips dominantly winning, while McLaren and Ferrari underperform. NFL week 3 recap and fantasy insights included. Coverage of multiple racing events such as NHRA, IMSA, F2, Moto2, and WEC.Grip Strip Podcast Episode 283 - Tire'd Out
The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 283 covers major motorsport events from NASCAR, including Chris Bell's Cup victory and significant playoff developments, alongside updates from IndyCar, NFL reviews, and other racing series.
Major Points Chris Bell wins his fourth Cup race of 2025 at Bristol amid extreme tire wear. Playoff eliminations include drivers Bowman, Berry, Dillon, and SVG. Aric Almirola claims his second XFinity race of the year. Layne Riggs secures his third Truck race win in 2025. Discussion of the 2026 IndyCar schedule release. NFL Week 2 team performance and fantasy recap. Updates on various racing events: Moto2, WRC, Supercars, NHRA, and IMSA. ...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 282 - Talking Split and Spit
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. The podcast also reviews NFL Week 1 and previews Week 2, along with various motorsport updates.Grip Strip Podcast Episode 281 - Foosball & Playoff Time
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 Season Preview: Overview of the upcoming NFL Week 1 and fantasy outlook. Other Racing Series: Includes updates on NHRA, Indy NXT, WEC, Moto2, WSBK, F2 & F3. ...Grip Strip Podcast Episode 280 - NASCAR Playoff Time
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 NASCAR Cup & XFinity at Daytona.
