Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert

NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland! For the first time since 2019, NASCAR is back at the fast 1.5-mile oval of Chicagoland Speedway —and it was well worth the wait! After six years away, the fans packed the grandstands as all three series returned to one of the sport's most exciting intermediate tracks. ARCA Series: Friday night kicked off the weekend as the ARCA stars took to the track, looking to mak...

NASCAR Heads to Wine Country — Sonoma Weekend Preview! The road course swing continues as NASCAR stays out west and heads to the rolling hills of Sonoma Raceway . After an unforgettable weekend racing through the streets of Naval Base Coronado, the action shifts to California's wine country for another weekend of lefts and rights. ARCA West Series: Friday kicks off the weekend as the ARCA West dri...

Patriotic Racing Takes Over San Diego — Episode 2! There was simply too much action from the streets of Naval Base Coronado to fit into one episode, so we're back with Episode 2 ! If you missed it, be sure to check out Episode 1 , where we recapped the Truck Series race, the ARCA action from Berlin Raceway, and sat down with Truck Series driver Nathan Nicholson. Now it's time to dive into everythi...

NASCAR Invades San Diego — Street Racing on a Naval Base! As NASCAR continues the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the sport heads west to San Diego for one of the most unique weekends of the season. For the first time, all three national series take on a temporary street course laid out across Naval Base Coronado, creating an incredible backdrop for a weekend of racing. With so much ac...

This week on Splash of Gas , Dave is joined once again by Tyler Truex for the weekly update following a wild Garden State Classic at Wall Stadium. After a hectic week of preparation, Tyler rolled out the No. 69 Modified for one of the toughest races on the schedule—a grueling 125-lap battle that tested drivers, equipment, and tire management. From a strong qualifying effort and a top-five starting...

There's one place NASCAR goes when you want to get away from it all — Pocono. The Tricky Triangle is back, as ARCA, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the Cup Series take on one of the most unique tracks in motorsports. Three turns, no Turn 4, and the longest straightaway in NASCAR — it's always a challenge at Pocono. ARCA Series: Friday kicks things off as Giovanni Ruggiero looks to continue his...

High Speeds in the Irish Hills — Michigan Weekend Preview! NASCAR heads to the Irish Hills for high-speed action at the two-mile Michigan International Speedway, as ARCA, Trucks, and Cup all get ready to rumble. ARCA Series: Friday kicks things off with Gio Ruggiero, the only two-time winner this season, looking to grab his third victory. But he'll have plenty of competition with drivers like Jake...

Weekly Recap with Tyler Truex — Bouncing Back at Wall How we doing everybody — Tyler Truex is back with us for another weekly update as we return to Wall Stadium after yet another rainout. This weekend brought a packed schedule with the Sportsman 100-lapper and 40 laps in the Modifieds , giving Tyler a chance to compete on both sides — something we don't always get to see. We dive into:  The oppor...

Michigan Preview — Drivers to Watch in the Irish Hills After recapping all the Nashville action in Episode 1 — and what a weekend it was — we're back with Episode 2 because there's just too much racing to cover in one show! (Be sure to check out our full-length interview with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. from Episode 1 as well.) Now, we shift our focus to Michigan, as the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Crafts...

Boot Scootin' into Nashville — Triple Header Action Under the Lights! NASCAR heads to Music City as all three series roll into Nashville for a big weekend under the neon lights! Truck Series: Friday night kicks things off as the trucks look to rebound after getting cut short in Charlotte. This time, they're aiming to go the full distance and put on a complete show. O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Satu...

Greatest Day in Motorsports — Indy 500 & Coca-Cola 600 Recap As we mentioned in Episode 1, there was simply too much action to cover — so we're back with Episode 2 to break it all down. This one is all about what many call the greatest day in motorsports — the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. Before the racing even began, emotions were high as both events paid tribute to Kyle Busch. The pre-race mo...

Racing Through Heavy Hearts — Charlotte Weekend It still doesn't feel real after the passing of Kyle Busch . Even the weather this weekend seemed to reflect that — with rain impacting much of the action at Charlotte Motor Speedway across the Truck and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series events. But if there's one thing we know about Kyle, it's that he was a racer through and through — and he would've wante...

A Remembrance of a Legend — Kyle Busch Hello everyone… this is not an easy episode to write. Just days ago, we saw Kyle at the track — and now, unbelievably, we are here remembering his life and legacy. It still doesn't feel real. It still feels like he should be pulling into the garage, strapping in, and getting ready to compete. At just 41 years old, the sport has lost one of its most iconic and...

Memorial Day Weekend is here — and NASCAR heads to Charlotte! One of the most exciting weeks on the calendar as the sport rolls into Charlotte Motor Speedway for its annual Memorial Day weekend showcase. A home race for many drivers, the week is packed with fan events, media appearances, and plenty of anticipation leading into race day. Truck Series: The action kicks off Friday night as full-time...

NASCAR All-Star Weekend heads to the "Monster Mile!" For the first time ever, Dover Motor Speedway hosts the NASCAR All-Star Race — bringing the action to the "Land of Liberty and Independence" for a stacked weekend of racing. Truck Series: Back at Dover for the first time since 2020, the trucks kick things off Friday afternoon. Can Kaden Honeycutt go back-to-back after his breakthrough win at The...

Weekly Modified Recap with Tyler Truex — Episode 2 The 2026 season is rolling, and we're back for Episode 2 of our weekly sit-down with defending champion Tyler Truex as he continues his run at Wall Stadium Speedway . After a strong opening night, Tyler returns to break down everything from this past weekend — the adjustments, the competition, and how the No. 56 team is building momentum early in...

What a time at The Glen! A little wet, a little muddy — but that didn't stop the action as all four series took on the twists and turns of Watkins Glen International in upstate New York . ARCA kicks off the weekend with an early green flag. Can Tristen McKee defend his win from last year, or will one of the dominant Nitro or Pinnacle entries steal the show? Truck Series: Back for its second road/s...

Weekly Modified Recap with Tyler Truex — Opening Night at Wall! The 2026 season is officially underway at Wall Stadium Speedway , and what a way to kick things off! With new promoters, a fresh energy around the track, and a packed grandstand, opening night had a Turkey Derby-type feel all over it. We're joined by defending Modified champion Tyler Truex as he breaks down the full experience — from...

What a weekend in the Lone Star State! All three national series rolled into Texas Motor Speedway for a full slate of racing action deep in the heart of Texas . Truck Series: After two weeks off, the trucks were back — and the competition was stacked. Could the top regulars like Layne Riggs , Chandler Smith , and Kaden Honeycutt hold off Cup stars Carson Hocevar , Ross Chastain , and Kyle Busch dr...

Talladega!!! It's time for NASCAR's first trip of the season to Alabama for superspeedway racing at Talladega Superspeedway ! The draft is king, anything can happen, and the big one is always lurking… ARCA kicks things off with Gio Ruggiero looking to stay hot — but drivers like Gus Dean , Andy Jankowiak , and Jake Finch are ready to challenge. Keep an eye on Cletus McFarland and fan-favorite Squi...

What a show out in the Midwest at Kansas! All three series — the ARCA Menards Series , O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and  NASCAR Cup Series — brought the action to Kansas Speedway for a packed weekend of racing. The infield was buzzing — grills fired up, coolers full, and fans ready for race time in Kansas City . ARCA kicked things off with drivers like Gio Ruggiero , Daniel Dye , Gavin Boschele , J...

Part 2 from Bristol — putting a bow on an incredible weekend in Thunder Valley! The NASCAR Cup Series took center stage Sunday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway , and Splash of Gas was trackside bringing you all the action. And yes — even caught a glimpse of Michael Jordan walking into the track… pretty cool moment! On the track, stars like Tyler Reddick , Kyle Larson , Ryan Blaney , Denny Hamli...

Splash of Gas is live from Tennessee — it's Bristol, baby! With so much content and incredible on-track audio, we had to split it into two episodes this week — and this is Part 1 . On this episode, we dive into the action from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR  O'Reilly Auto Parts Series as they take on the high banks of  Bristol Motor Speedway . Garage Chat Interviews with Stewart Frie...

First and foremost, we hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend spent with friends and family, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! While the Cup Series took the weekend off, there was still plenty of racing action to dive into. The Trucks, ARCA East, and the O'Reilly Series all headed to Rockingham in North Carolina for a packed schedule. After last year's Truck...

Time for some Martinsville hot dogs! The NASCAR  O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Cup Series head to the iconic short track in Virginia — Martinsville Speedway , also known as "The Paperclip." The last time we were here, it was chaos with Championship 4 spots on the line. The playoff format may have changed, but the stakes are still high with those famous grandfather clocks up for grabs. O'Re...