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The Paperclip delivered, and we're breaking it all down! The Cook Out 400 at Martinsville saw Denny Hamlin dominate, leading 274 of 400 laps and coining a new slogan: "11 Against the World." With over 70,000 hot dogs sold, it was a big day for Toyota, while Austin Cindric and Josh Berry battled battery issues. We also dive into some major changes in NASCAR's corporate managemen...

Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas ! NASCARSky, Kevin, and Jeff are here to break down all the action from the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was a relief that the race went off as planned despite the nearby wildfires, but once the green flag dropped, it was game on. We dive into Ryan Blaney’s heartbreak , blowing his second motor of the season after domina...

This week on Mash the Gas , Jeff, Kevin, and NASCARSky break down all the action from the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! Josh Berry scores his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory in the iconic No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford—marking only the team’s fifth win in the 2000s. We dive into what this means for Berry and the historic Wood Brothers team. Plus, we discuss frustrations for Kyle Busch...

Welcome back to Mash The Gas ! This week, Kevin, Jeff, and Sky break down all the action from the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell secured his third straight victory. We dive into the impact of the option tire, how it shaped race strategy, and what it means for NASCAR moving forward. Plus, we analyze the current favorites and look ahead to Las Vegas Motor Speedway...

Welcome back to Mash the Gas ! Sky, Kevin, and Jeff are back to break down all the action from Circuit of the Americas, where Christopher Bell went back-to-back this season, holding off the road course ringers. We also dive into Brad Keselowski's post-race heat exhaustion , the challenges of road course racing, and the ever-changing landscape of sponsorships in NASCAR . Plus, we discuss the c...

Welcome to another episode of Mash the Gas! This week, Jeff, Kevin, and Sky break down all the action from the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell only led one lap—but it was the one that mattered. We dive into the controversial last-lap caution that froze the field, Carson Hocevar’s overly aggressive driving, and all the key takeaways from the race. Plus, we look ahead...

Welcome back to Mash the Gas , your premier source for NASCAR Cup Series racing! Jeff Davis, Kevin Batstone, and NASCARSky are here to break down all the action from the 67th running of the Daytona 500. From President Donald Trump’s pre-race appearance to rain delays and on-track chaos, this year’s Great American Race had it all. We dive into William Byron’s back-to-back Daytona 500 victory, Ryan...

Welcome back, race fans! In our first episode of 2025, NASCARSky, Kevin Batstone, and Jeff Davis dive headfirst into the action-packed Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, kicking off the NASCAR Cup Series season. The trio breaks down Chase Elliott’s impressive performance, where he led 171 of the 200 laps to secure victory.  From new rules and rising stars to fresh track locations, we cover eve...

Welcome to the season finale of Mash the Gas ! Join hosts Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone, along with special guest and soon-to-be permanent co-host, Sky—aka NASCARSky—as they wrap up an unforgettable 2024 NASCAR season. This episode is packed with highlights, including an in-depth breakdown of Joey Logano’s thrilling victory in the NASCAR Cup championship, marking his third championship win. The te...

Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas , your go-to podcast for everything NASCAR Cup Series racing! In this action-packed episode, we're breaking down the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the high-stakes cutoff race that set the stage for the NASCAR championship. Ryan Blaney managed to pull off another Martinsville miracle, punching his ticket to Phoenix for a second consecutiv...

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Mash The Gas podcast, your ultimate destination for all things NASCAR! Join Kevin and Jeff as they dive into the heart-pounding action of the Street Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In this episode, we relive Tyler Reddick's stunning last-lap pass on Ryan Blaney, securing his spot in the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway. We’ll al...

Welcome back to the Mash the Gas podcast! Join Jeff and Kevin as they dive into the thrilling action from the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In this episode, we discuss how Joey Logano silenced his critics with a decisive victory, thanks to strategic fuel mileage and brilliant calls from crew chief Paul Wolfe. We’ll explore Logano's remarkable comeback to the playoffs following...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mash The Gas Podcast, your ultimate source for everything NASCAR Cup Series! This week, we’re thrilled to have Sky back as a guest analyst—an avid Joey Logano fan with some refreshingly unbiased insights. Join Jeff, Kevin, and Sky as they break down the thrilling action from the Bank of America 400 Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Kyle Larson showcase...

In this episode, Jeff & Kevin break down the wild Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, where a record-breaking 28 cars were involved in wrecks, making it the most chaotic race in Cup Series history! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. narrowly edged out Brad Keselowski by just 0.006 seconds, securing the third closest finish of the season. Join us as we dive into the state of superspeedway racing, discus...

Welcome back to Mash the Gas , hosts Kevin Batstone and Jeff Davis dive into the thrilling action from the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. With Ross Chastain snagging his first win of the year despite not being playoff eligible, there's plenty to unpack! The guys break down all the highlights, including Kyle Busch's spin, Denny Hamlin's pit crew woes, and Kyle Larson's...

Welcome back to Mash the Gas Podcast, your go-to source for all things NASCAR! Jeff and Kevin are here to recap the action from the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kyle Larson put on a show, leading an impressive 462 of 500 laps, marking the most laps led by a Hendrick Motorsports driver and the most since 1977. With this victory, Larson advances to the round of 12 and is now...

Welcome back to the Mash the Gas Podcast, your ultimate NASCAR destination! Jeff and Kevin are here to dissect all the excitement from Watkins Glen, where Chris Buescher clinched his first win of 2024 in a dramatic final-lap pass against road course ringer SVG—though unfortunately, he’s not playoff eligible. We’ll dive into the unfortunate incident with Ryan Blaney, who was sent to the garage on l...

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Mash the Gas Podcast, your ultimate source for NASCAR Cup Series racing! Hosts Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone dive into all the action from the Cookout Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. They discuss Chase Briscoe's incredible victory despite a mere 0.06% chance of making it into the playoffs, shaking up the standings and outpacing drivers like...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mash the Gas Podcast, your go-to source for everything NASCAR Cup Series racing! In this episode, we dive into the thrilling Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, where Harrison Burton celebrated his first Cup Series victory with his dad commentating from the booth. We break down all the dramatic moments, including the big wrecks and Daniel S...

Welcome back race fans! Jeff and Kevin dive into the thrilling and rain-delayed FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Tyler Reddick's victory marks his second win of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, but the race was packed with drama—from rain delays and pit strategies to Corey LaJoie's dramatic flip on the back straightaway and an intense overtime finish. We analy...

Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas, your go-to podcast for everything NASCAR Cup Series racing! This week, Jeff and Kevin are joined by our familiar guest, Jenny, a talented photographer for The Podium Finish. Together, we dive into the intense action from the Cookout 400 at Richmond Raceway, where Austin Dillon's controversial finish has everyone talking. Did he cross the line b...

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Mash the Gas Podcast, your ultimate source for everything NASCAR! Join Jeff and Kevin as they break down all the action from the Brickyard 400 at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This episode covers NASCAR's first return to the oval since 2020, with Kyle Larson clinching his fourth win of the season on the 30th anniversary of Jeff Gordon...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mash the Gas podcast! Kevin and Jeff are here to dive into all the excitement from the Great American Getaway 400 presented by VistaPA.com at Pocono Raceway. We’ll cover Ryan Blaney’s impressive 12th career Cup Series win and his second of the season, Denny Hamlin's strong runner-up finish, and the contact between Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch in Turn 1. P...