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Christian Lundgaard caught up with Crash Gladys following what he called an “unexpected” victory in the Sonsio Grand Prix. Was confidence and comfortability key when returning to the site of his debut for an exhilarating win over David Malukas? He also talks about managing expectations in what’s been dubbed “McLaren’s Month of May” with the Indianapolis 500 looming large.

The Freaks are back with another mid-week motorsports check-in for “HORSEPOWER HUMPDAY!” What does the crew think of the fall-out (and lack thereof) from Preece vs. Gibbs and Busch vs. Nemechek? Richie and Cole also do a little live theatre, reenacting a fiery scanner session between “KFB "and his spotter at Texas. How important was Hocevar’s appearance at the Met Gala, and what should we expect a...

The Freaks return and promise to keep motorheads more engaged than the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas. While it was another win for the Chase Elliott “Chasesexuals,” is it a problem when all the talk is about the chaos that ensued between a handful of drivers who finished toward the middle and back of the pack? Is it a done deal that Elliott somehow wins Most Popular Driver again, or will NASCAR’...

The Freaks take a much needed moment to reflect on the inspirational legacy of motorsports legend Alex Zanardi, following his passing. Crash Gladys caught up with the multi-time CART champion and Paralympic gold medalist nearly 20 years ago, where he talks at length about overcoming the adversities of physical limitations and persevering with constant curiosity in all aspects of life. An absolute...

Funny Car has a fresh-faced winner in Jordan Vandergriff, who scored his first NHRA victory in his home state at the Georgia Nationals! Fired up - with his “best friend” Wally in hand - he catches up with The Freaks to take them through his exhilarating victory, how much “home-field advantage” factored in, and how special it was to get it done at the recently revived South Georgia Motorsports Park...

With the biggest race in motorsports right around the corner, Jack Harvey kicks off what’s sure to be a fun-filled month of INDYCAR coverage with The Freaks! After topping the no-tow speed charts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in two test sessions, he shares how much stock he and the team could take in their pace, and how crucial is it to have “foundational confidence” heading into his ninth Indy...

Still reeling from Talladega -- for better or for worse? The Freaks have you covered with another mid-week debrief on all that's gone down since Carson Hocevar's memorable victory. Despite high ratings and viewership, why does the fan reception continue to be negative for superspeedways and what could be the fix? What does the crew make of the NASCAR O'Reilly Series' new home for streaming? Why di...

Hocevar happens! The Freaks are fired up following the long-awaited win of fan favorite Carson Hocevar at Talladega! Hear from “Cocavar” on his iconic celebration and just how he rode the ‘dente to victory. Find out what the crew thinks of NASCAR’s new CEO and what it could mean for the future of the sport. Did Talladega deliver with its stage swaps and three first-time winners in 2026 — including...

David Malukas stops in for a chat with Kenny and Crash about staying in race shape by keeping mentally sharp. Team Penske’s newest addition shares what it’s like handling media moments before strapping into his INDYCAR and immediately after the checkered flag waves. “Little Dave” talks about being authentically himself by having fun inside and outside the race car and the importance of memes — inc...

Ron Capps rode “SpeedFreaks mojo” all the way to his second win of 2026 in the Four-Wide Nationals at Charlotte! He caught up with Kenny and Crash to talk about how he sped to victory. Find out if the future Hall of Famer prefers head-to-head racing or four-wide competition, and what games you can play as a Funny Car pilot in the is exciting drag racing format. The living legend also dives deeper...

Kenny caught up with living legend, Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris at the iconic Redcrest Championship for Major League Fishing. The legendary businessman speaks on the history and importance of nature preservation, and what he and Bass Pro are doing to take action. 

SpeedFreaks is back with another edition of "Horsepower Humpday" for your mid-week motorsports catch-up! The crew clarifies what exactly John Probst of NASCAR meant with his comments on a potential EV crossover in the O'Reilly Series, giving their opinions on why it would or wouldn't work, and why it has received so much backlash. They also fire back at Stephen A. Smith for his recent comments sta...

Still running high on adrenaline from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway? The Freaks have you covered with another full recap of all the motorsports madness from throughout the week! After winning an astonishing fifth race in nine attempts, the crew ponders if Tyler Reddick’s early dominance in 2026 is good for the sport in terms of both exposure and the newly reimplemented Chase points...

It’s time for a “super cool” edition of SpeedFreaks! The crew recaps a gripping maiden NASCAR Cup Series victory by Ty Gibbs and debates the impact of his presence in the sport. Is Bristol Motor Speedway deserving of two race weekends and is it embarrassing for Indianapolis 500’s “bump day” to be a bust? Kyle Larson joins the show, “Black Flag Confessions” continues with Leah Pruett and the result...

The Easter Bunny isn't the only one putting in the hours to make people happy -- The Freaks take over the airwaves on a day where all motorheads are starving for their fixing of speed! With F1 superstar Max Verstappen hinting at an early retirement from the open-wheel series, the debate rages on if he would make the transition to NASCAR or INDYCAR and where he would make the biggest impact. Leah P...

Freak yeah! It was another crazy weekend of motorsports that saw Chase Elliott break Hendrick Motorsports’ and Chevrolet’s winless streak in the 2026 NASCAR season, as well as Alex Palou pull off another beat-down at Barber in INDYCAR. The crew ponders what the “Chasesexuals” see in their driver and why there’s so much hate thrown towards crew chief Alan Gustafson. Why is INDYCAR seeing such expon...

SpeedFreaks is brining the HEAT, recapping another wild weekend of motorsports mayhem! Tyler Reddick made history, joining Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott as the only drivers to win four of the first six NASCAR Cup Series races. Does this feat put him in rarified air? What does his early spell disaster for the revival of The Chase points format? Was Darlington a good race, or did stage breaks dest...

Denny Hamlin CASHES in at Las Vegas! The Freaks go full throttle wrapping up another *BANGER* weekend of motorsports! INDYCAR stole the show with its inaugural race in the streets of Arlington, Texas, but did that lead to a lackluster perception of NASCAR at Las Vegas? Denny Hamlin joins the show following his emotion and record-setting win, with Cole calling live from Sin City with a ton of insig...

SpeedFreaks go hard on HPHD today, recapping how motorsports lit up the desert with a monster weekend for both NASCAR and IndyCar. NASCAR delivered another straight-up banger, with added horsepower and softer tires turning the racing into a full-on fight. Four weeks into the season and the fan buzz is finally back as the series charges Las Vegas. IndyCar brought the heat too, and we catch up with...

The Freaks are still riding high off adrenaline, following a phenomenal weekend at Phoenix Raceway! They share their experience being in attendance for INDYCAR’s return to Arizona as part of an immensely successful “Desert Double” with NASCAR, also breaking down the spectacles between all three series. Winner Josef Newgarden joins, Graham Rahal, Joey Logano and Chad Green, who came out guns blazin...

Get your mid-week motorsports fix here! It's another edition of 'Horsepower Humpday!' The Freaks are fired up for the "Desert Double" at Phoenix Raceway with NASCAR and INDYCAR, but Pato O'Ward isn't. Does he hav a right to be filled with angst? The road-course debate that's taken social media by storm rages on with input from Casey Mears, who made his way over to the Lucas Oil Studio! Can Tyler R...

What a FREAKin’ jam-packed Sunday of motorsports! The crew debates if we’re witnessing a Tyler Reddick Renaissance in NASCAR, following a historic third consecutive win to open the season, as well as if more road courses are needed on the schedule. In addition to recapping IndyCar’s season-opener at St. Pete, reigning champ Alex Palou calls in to discuss his emphatic victory! Chip Ganassi and Davi...

The Freaks have you hooked up for your mid-week "Humpday" motorsports fix! Get caught up on NASCOURT 2.0, featuring Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports. Speaking of Spire, the hottest driver in racing Carson "Cocevar" Hocevar joins the show to chat with Kenny and Crash! Find out just how excited the crew is for IndyCar's return to St. Pete and what they think about Keelan Har...

Still buzzing over that wild weekend finale for NASCAR at ATL? So are the Freaks! Is it even up for debate if EchoPark Speedway is the best track on the circuit? The crew breaks down what’s now back-to-back wins for Tyler Reddick and Michael Jordan with 23XI Racing. Alex Palou drops by from the INDYCAR Phoenix Raceway test, along with Zane Smith (riding some SpeedFreaks mojo) and fresh-faced John...

Dale Jr dropped a little nugget about a possible return to the Daytona 500 on his podcast. Was it clickbait? Plus we react to the big story of the week regarding Cleetus McFarland's NASCAR future and look ahead to Atlanta. No, we didn’t forget about IndyCar testing as four time champ and Indy 500 winner Alex Palou makes a drive thru. The Freaks Come Out at Night every Sunday on Fox Sports' FS2 Net...