Grip Strip Podcast

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 D...

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...

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 maj...

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 speculat...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 Tit...

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 F...

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 seas...

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...

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 cla...

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 fas...

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 Mcl...

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,...

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 279 discusses the NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Richmond, with Bald Spot Dillon repeating and backs into the playoffs. Penske cars made significant progress, while Bowman and Byron won the Regular Season Title. Points are heading to Daytona, with Matt Crafton running over Ty Majeski for the win. Rhodes and Ruggiero failed to get into the playoffs. The Cup Series Schedul...

It is crunch time for IndyCar and NASCAR as Phil and Josh return for E278 of the GSP. The guys go over Will Power's possible last win for Team Penske at Portland while Alex Palou becomes a four-time IndyCar Champion (three consecutive titles). Phil and Josh discuss what it means for both drivers and other key storylines as the series finishes their season with a couple of oval races. On the NASCAR...

In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, the podcast covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup and XFinity at Iowa, where Byron holds off Briscoe and Brad K for his second win of 2025. The podcast also discusses the regular season points battle at top and bottom, the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Norris holds off Piastri and Russell, and the GSP Roundup. The podcast also covers var...

After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E276 of the GSP to discuss Bubba Wallace's massive win at Indy along with Connor Zilisch getting his third straight XFinity win. The guys discuss the events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for both series, along with the Trucks at IRP, which saw Layne Riggs get his second win of 2025. Friesen gets jacked up in a 358 dirt modified, and Austin...

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 275 covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup/XFinity Doubleheader at Dover, where Dennis Hamlin wins over Chase Briscoe. The season tournament is contested between Ty Dillon and Keebler Gibbs. Connor Zilisch wins his fourth race of 2025 in a rain-shortened race. Other key players include Pato O'Ward, Rinus Veekay, and Kyffin Simpson. Alex Palou and Scot...

For E274 of the GSP, the podcast covers various topics such as NASCAR doubleheaders, F1 news, GSP roundups, and other events. It discusses the ongoing road course dominance of SVG from Chicago at Snoreoma. The podcast also covers the In Season tournament, with Ty, Ty, and Tyler feat along with The Law Offices of John H. Nemechek. A review of points heading to Atlanta and Connor Zilisch winning a d...

For E273 of the GSP, Chase Briscoe wins his first NASCAR Cup race for Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocon, with Hamlin, Blaney, and Brad K all players. The end of Prime's five races and 23XI had a brutal day. Points heading to Atlanta plus Connor Zilisch winning his first oval race, WCE II having the fastest car but not having track position late. Layne Riggs getting the Truck win, and Corey Heim left to wo...

For E271 of the GSP, Dennis Hamlin wins the NASCAR at Michigan with great fuel mileage and a better car over William Byron. Bobby Briscoe gets his third straight pole but ends up fucked after a bad pit stop and wreck. Blaney, Allgaier, and Heim win at Nashville. Friesen wins the Truck Series in multiple overtimes. Points updates heading to Mexico City. Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar GP of Detroit....

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 270 discusses the highlights of the Greatest Day in Motorsports VI, including the Indianapolis 500 win, Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix winner and podium, points heading to Catalunya, NASCAR Tripleheader at Charlotte, Coca-Cola 600 winner, William Byron's clean sweep, and Corey Heim's Truck Series race win. Other highlights include the GSP Roundup, ARCA at Charlotte, Mot...

On Episode 269 of the GSP, the discussion revolves around various sports news, including the Indianapolis 500 qualifying review, NASCAR All-Star Race and Trucks at North Wilkesboro, and the Formula 1 San Marino Grand Prix. Key players and winners of preliminaries are also discussed. Other sports news includes the GSP Roundup, Formula E Tokyo E Prix, WRC Rally Portugal, WSBK Czech Republic, NHRA Ro...