NASCAR on NBC podcast

The NASCAR on NBC analyst helps break down some of NBCSports.com's new playoff power rankings, including how he would rank crew chiefs (1:45); the ways he ran his Cup teams (4:00); his methodology for evaluating crew chiefs on strategy (6:00); what makes good leaders (9:45); who leads the team more, crew chief or driver (11:30); the importance of time efficiency and delegation (12:45); who is the...

After spending a few dozen hours in a Charlotte courthouse covering the legal saga for NBCSports.com, NASCAR Talk editor Dustin Long provides his analysis and insight on why BK Racing filed for bankruptcy (1:30); what former owner Ron Devine’s plan was to keep control of the team (4:15); the process of appointing a trustee (6:00); what were the chances of Ron Devine getting the team back without a...

The Hendrick Motorsports driver on his love of University of Georgia football (1:00), why he took the words of coach Kirby Smart to heart (1:45), the motivational tactics of football coaches (2:30), whether he ever ponders having gone to college to have a rooting interest (4:30), his relationship with Jimmie Johnson and the in-depth conversations they've had (6:30), how he played a role in putting...

The Motorsports Analytics founder on Chase Elliott’s first win and why it’s the perfect representation of stylized, modern-day NASCAR (2:00); the impact of restarts on Elliott’s results and why this part of the schedule fits him well (4:00); why David doesn’t think Chase Elliott necessarily has been struggling this season (7:00); when the trend of “stylized racing” began in NASCAR (8:30); the impo...

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver on his inquisitive nature and a funny anecdote about the question he asked at his first go-kart race that opened some important doors (4:15); how Daniel brought his father, Alejandro, into racing (7:15); his big break on the Mexico racing scene (11:00); why he feels gracious to have gotten the opportunities he did (18:00); the story behind a vintage bus he bought for hi...

The Hendrick Motorsports founder on his vast collection of music memorabilia (from Lady Gaga to Led Zeppelin) and vintage cars (more than 200); his love of the 1967 Corvette; the personal shrine he built to the people and places that shaped his life; how he manages overseeing an automotive dealership empire and four race teams; why Hendrick Motorsports has slumped in 2018; and how he reflects on r...

The CEO of Roush Yates Engines on the background and history of his family's business; the fierce and fun rivalry between his late father and eventual partner Jack Roush; his best memories of Hall of Famer Robert Yates, the glory days of Robert Yates Racing with Davey Allison, Ernie Irvan and Dale Jarrett; why believing in drivers was critical to the team's success; the competitive suggestions tha...

The 2015 Cup Series champion in a wide-ranging conversation on: --His love of the Denver Broncos; --The time he almost met Tom Brady (twice) on vacation and what he wants to ask him about maintaining his status as an elite pro athlete; --How his son, Brexton, already is resembling Kyle's all-or-nothing desire to win; --The workload he and wife Samantha share in running Kyle Busch Motorsports; --Th...

The minority owner of Chip Ganassi Racing discusses his background in motorsports and his ideas about for how NASCAR and teams can build a better business model, the trickiness of evaluating what makes a good race, his reaction to reports of a NASCAR sale and how it would impact the RTA, the importance of eSports in NASCAR's future, and his RK Motors business that restores and resells vintage and...

The man in charge of NASCAR's most famous racetrack on his diverse background in motorsports, his success at Darlington Raceway with the Southern 500 throwback weekend, the time he didn't attend his first NASCAR race at Daytona 20 years ago, Daytona's harried seven-month schedule, playing hoops with NASCAR stars, some ideas being tried at for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend and the challenges of g...

The intrepid reporter for ESPN.com on his approach to court reporting and eliciting information; the subjects whom he has angered and later mended fences with; the origins of his dogged work ethic and tireless dedication to the craft; how social media both turned his professional life upside down but also made it easier; how he generates enterprise stories and why he believes NASCAR needs more of...

The NASCAR Hall of Famer on doing some vintage racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with old friend Bill Elliott; watching his protegee Jeff Gordon's HOF election; a funny anecdote about his induction celebration last year; what he thinks about the new aero/horsepower rules package that has stirred debate in NASCAR; and the development of the new batch of up and coming stars in stock cars. Visit...

The ThorSport Racing driver on growing up (and living in) Louisville, Kentucky, and his childhood memories of the Kentucky Derby; how he got involved in racing and his family connection to Jeff Gordon; why he's going back to school for an associate's degree in HVAC (and a pilot's license); how his 2018 season is going; why he believes he can run for a championship; the advantages of having a team...

The American engineer spent 12 years in Formula One working for Williams, Sauber and Red Bull before returning to his home country last year. Joseph discusses his time in F1 living in Europe, working with world-class drivers and on groundbreaking projects. He also sheds light on spearheading the development of Ford's Mustang that will make its Cup debut in 2019 and why the final year of the Fusion...

Breaking down Alexander Rossi's brilliant drive from 32nd, the debate over whether changes are needed to bring more passing next year, Danica Patrick's final ride and the "what if" of her IndyCar career; and what the victory means to Will Power. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

The IndyCar driver on how and why he became a popular star, why the IndyCar Series needs a villain, an expanded explanation on why the Indianapolis 500 shouldn't count toward the championship, what this week has been like after missing the race, why the pit stop competition was important to his team, what he will be doing Sunday during the race and why he might be going incognito Saturday night. V...

The Team Penske driver on his epic pranks with teammate Josef Newgarden, the following he has built through his lighter side on social media, his up-and-down 2018 season, how he think the Indianapolis 500 will unfold and the epic celebration he would have if he won it. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Si...

The managing director of competition and innovation on the nuts and bolts behind NASCAR's new high-tech Optical Scanning Station inspection system: How it was developed, how it was rolled out, how many teams have them and how teams helped with its construction. Also, Probst discusses his varied background in racing before NASCAR, a path that went through Formula One, Ford's ChampCar and NASCAR pro...

The 2016 Daytona 500 champion and the 2014 FedEx Cup champion compare notes on NASCAR and the PGA; and then Hamlin discusses his future business plans (including a hamburger joint), the 2018 season and those speeding penalties, the return of Matt Kenseth and what Denny would shoot from the pro tees at TPC Sawgrass. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and mot...

The 19-year-old Xfinity Series driver on growing up in a racing family and around the Indianapolis 500, his varied and versatile background, his future goals, the controversy with Kaz Grala and how he took being called the most punchable face in NASCAR. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

The NBC Sports analyst on some highlights from this year's six-day trip, which will take 225 riders from Portland, Maine, to Greensboro, North Carolina, and will make stops at Woodstock, the Martin Guitar factory, a Harley-Davidson factory, the Manheim Auto Action (the world's largest), the Petty Museum and the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Also, Kyle on his recent concerts and how he learned to pla...

The GoFas Racing driver on his season-best 16th at Richmond; his excellent relationship (and surprising backstory) with new crew chief Randy Cox; whether Ryan Preece's recent Xfinity success make him wish he could go back in time to his 2009-10 stint at Joe Gibbs Racing; his All-Star Race fan vote campaign and his chances at Talladega. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors fo...

The former Cup crew chief and NASCAR America analyst on working on drag racing and other series in his new role, what it's been like working with Kyle Busch as an ally instead of competitor and his memories of being a crew chief and tire changer in the same race. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simpleca...

On the competitive and economic challenges of being a midpack Cup team, how he went from owning a landscaping business to managing a NASCAR team and his best stories of The King and Sandra Bullock. 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...

The Xfinity Series driver on his long road (and struggle) to gain a foothold in NASCAR, his outspokenness on social media and blogging and his ideas for making team ownership more financially sustainable. 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...