NASCAR on NBC podcast

Why the 1999 Cup championship by Dale Jarrett marked several milestones in NASCAR history (1:00); the 1995 move to Robert Yates Racing that started it all (4:00); why expectations were measured for the new No. 88 Ford team (6:00); how a championship mentality emerged in 1999 that “this is our time” (9:00); crew chief Todd Parrott, the heart of the team (11:00); how Jarrett, Parrott and the No. 88 team worked very long hours (sometime overnight) to outwork the competition (13:30); the mindset shift into how to build championship consistency over several months (16:00); a dominant victory at Michigan International Speedway (21:00); the backstory of Todd Parrott’s emotional winner’s interview (24:30); Daytona International Speedway and another victory over Dale Earnhardt (28:00); the sad story of the turtle and the Ford (32:00); the magic of having “Gentleman Ned” on the mic again (36:00); a memorable dustup with Jeff Gordon and New Hampshire that nearly led to a fight (38:00); a stirring battle and a critical blowout at Pocono Raceway (42:00); a redemptive victory in the Brickyard 400 (45:00); when Ned Jarrett spotted for his son (50:00); why was DJ so good in the big races? His thoughts and a compliment from a legend (53:00); Homestead-Miami Speedway clincher and the emotions of Robert Yates’ first championship (58:00); the legacy of Davey Allison and Ernie Irvan (1:01); a call from country star Alan Jackson (1:06); and a special note from Mario Andretti (1:07); the family sacrifices made for a championship (1:10); why DJ is so proud of being a late bloomer as a champion – and why it never might happen again (1:15). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interviews with Joey Logano (1:30); Ryan Blaney (7:00); Tyler Reddick (13:00); William Byron (17:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hendrick’s record-breaking success at Martinsville and why the track is so intertwined with the team’s narrative arc (1:00); Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels on why last year’s victory meant so much (5:00); Chase Elliott’s unique perspective (8:00); revisiting the tragic events of Oct. 24, 2004 (10:00); the aftermath in Atlanta five days later (16:00); triumph on race day at Atlanta (22:00); how Rick Hendrick handled the grief (27:00); crew chief Alan Gustafson on what Martinsville means now to the team (30:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “opportunity” for victories (3:30); can Steve spot how the cars can be differentiated now? (6:00); the acceptance of new technology in NASCAR and where it can head next (9:00); Steve’s ideas for helping improve TV storytelling in NASCAR races (10:30); the influx of personnel into the NASCAR labor market as teams restructure (12:30); how race teams have diversified into non-racing manufacturing industries that require high-end precision (14:00); Alex Bowman’s amazing run (18:00); can Kyle Busch extend his streak of seasons with at least one victory (21:30); what is happening with NASCAR and the inconsistent enforcement of its Damaged Vehicle Policy? (25:00); how NASCAR could have handled communication of its new policy better before Talladega (29:00); will the final four races shift the focus solely back to wining playoff drivers (33:00); the mystery of Denny Hamlin in the 2024 playoffs (35:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Basking in the afterglow of Harrison’s triumph (3:00); the immediate aftermath of getting to victory lane (5:00); and the amusing scramble of trying to find a ride home Sunday (7:00); the conversation that father and son shared immediately after the win (8:00); on Jeff’s tendency to avoid too much commentary on Harrison during races (13:00); Jeff’s one regret about his call (15:00); how he handles commenting on Harrison during broadcasts (18:00); the ridicule that Harrison and other drivers and athletes face (22:00); the impact of social media on the younger generation of drivers (25:00); assessing Harrison’s first three seasons in Cup and the circumstances of losing his ride (30:00); why Harrison has impressed Jeff and others with how he’s handled being fired at 23 years old (32:00); the difficulty of staying true to yourself while being selfish as a race car driver (38:00); NASCAR’s recent conundrum with cars getting airborne (40:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dale Jarrett assesses Austin Dillon’s win after driving through Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final corner at Richmond Raceway (3:00); analyzing how Dillon got in position to knock Logano from the lead and why it made Logano so angry (7:00); the artfulness of a proper bump and run and why it wasn’t achievable for Dillon (11:00); the nature of NASCAR short-track racing producing outcomes similar to Dillon’s win at Richmond over the years (14:00); but how it’s changed with the new landscape of the playoffs (16:30); does the right-rear hook of Hamlin deserve a penalty? (21:00); is Richard Childress right that Logano and Hamlin would have made the same moves? (26:00); the discussion that DJ had with his son, Zach, about the race and the option tire (31:00); regardless of the final restart, one of Austin Dillon’s best performances in Cup (34:00); what tracks are next for the option tire (36:00); addressing the issue of competition vs. entertainment, circus vs. sport (41:00); forecasting the final three races of the regular season (45:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Steve Letarte remembers about his first exposure to the Brickyard 400 and why it’s such a magical moment and place for NASCAR (2:30); what it’ll be like for the 10 full-time Cup drivers who will be racing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for the first time in NASCAR’s premier series (5:00); why the Brickyard requires such a phenomenal skill set of technical precision (8:30); how the Next Gen might impact the action with potentially better racing (12:30); why track position and holding the lead will continue to be so important (15:00); the importance of fuel conservation and strategy during the Next Gen era when changing four tires is much faster than filling a tank (17:30); how the fuel game impacted Denny Hamlin at Pocono (20:00); how do Cup teams keep track of the fuel consumption of every car they’re racing and how it’s different than the pre-Next Gen era (22:30); why the Brickyard 400 always has been such a championship and playoff barometer (25:00); how it feels to kiss the bricks at Indy (28:30); how close Steve Letarte came as a crew chief to winning the Brickyard 400 (30:00); who currently are the Cup championship favorites with five races left in the regular season? (31:30); sizing up the chances of Ross Chastain and Bubba Wallace for making the playoffs (34:00); the trials of Kyle Busch (35:30); the grueling stretch of 23 consecutive weeks of racing that will end with the Brickyard 400 (38:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); how he likes life in the States (11:00); his adaptation to rough-and-tumble racing for victories (12:30); his progression on ovals (17:00); why Cup stars still think he’s the driver to beat in Chicago (23:00); his unbeatable “heel-toe” advantage (25:30); the rugby-themed celebration that now follows his victories; what’s new in Year 2 for the Chicago Street Race (33:00).  Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NACAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Cup debut of Iowa Speedway (2:00); the concerns about the repave and why it was done (4:30); the surprising recent track record of successful repaves (7:30); the essence of the Midwestern race fan (10:30); a brief jog through Burton’s trophy collection (16:00); Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to step away from full-time Cup racing next season (18:00); how the Burton family made it work knowing that Jeff’s racing career always took top priority (23:00); why Truex should be OK with handling the unknown of what semi-retirement will feel like (25:00); how do drivers struggle with filling the competitive void (28:00); how does Joe Gibbs Racing fill the void left by Truex (34:00); Kyle Busch’s curious remarks about JGR, Hendrick and RCR (40:00); the internal struggles of being Kyle Busch at the moment (44:00); Burton’s theory of Next Gen: The faster the car goes, the better the racing is (50:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on a special moment Monday morning with his 2-year-old son Kota on the yard of bricks (5:30); why Newgarden texted runner-up Pato O’Ward after the race (7:30); on the latest chapter of 1-2 finishes with O’Ward and whether Newgarden feels empathy for having the upper hand (11:30); being among “the titans” and winning in another epic Indy 500 ending (16:30); on his truth and whether he was worried about fan reaction after the push-to-pass scandal (20:30); an update on being in a contract year (23:30); can he still win the championship? (25:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.