Motorsports Nation

November 8, 2026 | Episode 2620 | In this Motorsports Nation special episode, guest analysts Roy Akers and Nikolai Culp join host Bob Francis to break down the NASCAR Championship race, Kyle Larson's 3rd Cup Championship, and Ryan Blaney's last lap pass for the win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Roy Akers of Sky View Sports joins the show from the press box moments after the checkered flag with his trackside analysis. We then switch back to the GFT studios and are joined by NASCAR and INDYCAR reporter Nikolai Culp to break down the data, results, and implications for drivers, teams, and the return to the Chase format and Finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

November 2, 2026 | Episode 2619 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst Nikolai Culp, Texas-based NASCAR and INDYCAR reporter...Nikolai joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to break down Race 9 of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship - the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Analysis of William Byron's win, the battle between points leader Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell for the Cup Championship, standout results from Chase Elliott, Shane van Gisbergen, and Austin Dillon, and the break-check incidents between Carson Hocevar and Austin Cindric. We also preview Race 10, the NASCAR Finale, next week at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

October 25, 2026 | Episode 2618 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst Nikolai Culp, Texas-based NASCAR and INDYCAR reporter...Nikolai joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to break down Race 8 of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship - the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Analysis of Kyle Larson's epic win, breaking his 0 for 59 streak of bad finishes on superspeedway tracks. We examine the two "Big Ones" as crashes took out many competitors including a dramatic incident late that had the No. 22 of Joey Logano sliding across the start/finish on his roof. We also preview Race 9 next week at Martinsville Speedway

October 19, 2026 | Episode 2617 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst Devon Henry, Host of Sport of Speed on The CW Sports and Sports 360 AZ. Devon joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to break down Race 7 of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship - the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Analysis of Tyler Reddick's win, more crossover drivers with IndyCar veteran Connor Daly racing in the NASCAR Truck Series, and a record six female drivers in the ARCA West race. We also examine the how even the best data science, engineering, and simulation could not turnaround the bad days of the Chase leaders. Finally, we preview Race 8 next week at Talladega.

October 11, 2026 | Episode 2616 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst Nikolai Culp, Texas-based NASCAR and INDYCAR reporter...Nikolai joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to break down Race 6 of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship - the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Analysis of Chase Briscoe's win, scoring back-to-back victories in Las Vegas and Charlotte. We examine the O'Reilly Series back-to-back wins by Corey Day. We also preview Race 7 next week at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.

October 4, 2026 | Episode 2615 | A special episode recorded in the Cup Garage immediately following Chase Briscoe's win of Race 5 of the Chase - the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Motorsports reporter Nikolai Culp joins host Bob Francis for this recap and analysis in the Neon Garage as NASCAR officials tear down Kyle Larson's car in post-race inspection. We cover the race results, the wild last-lap action, and the updated Chase standings.

September 27, 2026 | Episode 2614 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst Nikolai Culp, Texas-based NASCAR and INDYCAR reporter...Nikolai joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to break down Race 4 of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship - the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Analysis of Kyle Larson's dominating win, scoring the maximum number of points and extending his lead in the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship. We also preview Race 5 next week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

September 20, 2026 | Episode 2613 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst and motorsports reporter Roy J. Akers of Sky View Sports- Roy joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to break down Race 3 of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship - the Bass Pro Shops Night Race from Bristol Motor Speedway. Analysis of Joey Logano's win, the Ryan Blaney vs. Carson Hocevar on-track contact and fight on pit road, Ty Gibbs and the Kyle Busch tribute car, and how Kyle Larson persevered in a damaged race car to finish 2nd and become the new leader in the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship.

September 16, 2026 | Episode 2612 | Motorsports Nation | 3x NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, for a special preview of the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway- race 5 on the 2026 Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship. Joey Logano’s four Cup wins at Las Vegas include two that were decisive in his championship seasons of 2022 and 2024. In this special preview episode of Motorsports Nation, the driver of the No.22 Team Penske Ford Mustang discusses his history at LVMS and why the track is such a fan favorite.

September 13, 2026 | Episode 2611 | Motorsports Nation | Guest analyst and motorsports reporter Nikolai Culp joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to break down Race 2 of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Championship - the Enjoy Illinois 300 from World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis. Analysis of Kyle Larson's win, the battle with Joey Logano, 18 caution flags, and 13 of the 16 Chase drivers getting involved in incidents, crashes, or mechanical failures made for a wild race.