Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert

We're just one week into the 14-week NASCAR offseason — but there's still plenty to talk about! NASCAR wrapped up the 2025 season in style with its end-of-year awards in Arizona on Tuesday night, officially putting a bow on an incredible year. But racing doesn't stop there! The ASA All-Star Tour is set for its season finale, the All American 400 , this Sunday with a stacked lineup featuring Derek...

From the roar of Daytona in February to the final laps under the desert sun in Phoenix, what a season it's been. Incredible storylines, unforgettable races, and championship dreams all coming down to this final weekend. With one last race for each series — Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup — the Championship 4 drivers crank it up one final time in 2025 to chase the titles they've fought for all year! Story...

It's that exciting — yet bittersweet — time of year when the NASCAR season comes to a close. The racing's been incredible, the memories unforgettable, and now it all comes down to Phoenix! Three series, four drivers each, and one last shot at glory. In Trucks, can Corey Heim cap off a historic season of domination, or will underdogs Ankrum or Honeycutt pull off a championship upset? Over in Xfinit...

Back in the studio after an incredible fall weekend in Martinsville! Splash of Gas was on the ground in Southern Virginia all weekend long, bringing you live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and all the action from the paperclip. You could feel the tension in the pits — playoff drivers from all three series were laser-focused, and the atmosphere was electric. Storylines for the weekend: Trucks:...

There was so much action at Talladega we had to make two episodes this week! In this one, we're diving into all the Cup Series chaos from last weekend's race. With only two races left before the championship in Phoenix, playoff drivers are running out of time to turn things around — or risk watching their title hopes fade away. We've got Yellow Flag / Green Flag , Fast Davey's Bets , Predictions f...

Still hard to believe there are only two races left in the NASCAR season — but what a weekend it was at Talladega! All three series — Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup — put on a show for the second race in the Round of 8. Huge shoutout to Mike Harmon Racing for carrying the Splash of Gas stickers on both the No. 74 Truck and Xfinity car — big thanks to Caleb Costner and Carson Ware! This week we're doubli...

Viva Las Vegas! The NASCAR Playoffs roll into Sin City as both the Xfinity and Cup Series head west for the second time this season! With just four races remaining , Vegas marks the first race of the Round of 8 — and the first chance for drivers to lock themselves into the Championship 4 in Phoenix . Storylines to watch: Xfinity Series: It's a Chevy-heavy playoff field — can JR Motorsports dominat...

As fall settles in, the racing action is only heating up! All three NASCAR national series head to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval , where every turn could mean the difference between advancing or going home. Both the Xfinity and Cup Series face high-stakes cutoff races , while the Truck Series kicks off the Round of 8 , offering the first shot to lock into the Championship 4. Over in Toledo, t...

NASCAR heads back to the heartland for the second trip to Kansas this season! The Cup Series and Xfinity Series push deeper into the playoffs as drivers on the bubble fight to survive—or fall short under the pressure. The ARCA Menards Series is also in action at Kansas, closing in on the end of their season. Can Butterbean Queen seal the deal on a championship, or will Lavar Scott close the gap wi...

What a wicked time up north for New England's only NASCAR weekend! On this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert , we were on track throughout the weekend bringing you every bit of the action. The Truck Series hit center stage with their playoff cutoff race — could Jake Garcia and Chandler Smith fight their way in, or would bubble drivers Rajah Caruth and Kaden Honeycutt hold their ground? M...

It's Bristol, baby! NASCAR heads to Tennessee for a jam-packed weekend under the lights. Thursday kicks off with a thrilling ARCA and Trucks doubleheader—watch for the Brent Crews vs. Butterbean Queen showdown, plus Bobby Dale Earnhardt's return to ARCA action. The Truck Series playoffs continue—can Corey Heim make it four wins in a row, or will another contender steal the spotlight? Friday belong...

The NASCAR action heads to Gateway in St. Louis, where the mile-and-a-quarter track hosts a packed weekend! The Xfinity Series takes center stage for its final regular season race —with three playoff spots still open , who will punch their ticket to Bristol? Meanwhile, the Cup Series rolls into Gateway for the second race of the playoffs . With Chase Briscoe already locked into the Round of 12 tha...

As summer winds down and Labor Day weekend arrives, NASCAR action is just heating up! The Cup and Truck Series kick off their playoffs at Darlington, where the Southern 500 stands tall as one of the sport's crown jewels and a true end-of-summer tradition. Over on the West Coast, the Xfinity Series takes on the Portland road course, while the ARCA Menards Series goes dirt racing at the historic DuQ...

As the summer heat rolls into late August, the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to Daytona for their second stop of the year. A lot has changed since we first roared into the season at the 500, and the storylines are hotter than ever. I got into town late Thursday and was trackside Friday, ready to take it all in. For the Xfinity Series, Daytona marks the third-to-last race of the regular seas...

It's a high-stakes weekend on Splash of Gas as Dave dives into the playoff crunch for both the NASCAR Truck Series and Cup Series at Richmond ! With the postseason looming, the pressure is on and there's no room for error . In the Truck Series , the drama intensifies: 🚚 Halmar-Friesen Racing won't pursue a playoff waiver for Stewart Friesen. 🏁 Jake Garcia clings to the final playoff spot—can Ben...

To upstate New York NASCAR goes, and Watkins Glen delivers once again with a jam-packed weekend of high-speed, high-drama road course action! From ARCA to the Cup Series, every division brought the fire on the lefts and rights of The Glen. 🏁 ARCA : Can Butterbean Queen find redemption after Lime Rock? Or will Elon Day and Brent Crews steal the spotlight and the trophy? 🛻 Truck Series : The garag...

This week, we're revving up and heading to Iowa Speedway , where the ARCA , Xfinity , and Cup Series all roll into town for a full-throttle weekend in the Midwest! From a track that's been a proving ground since 2007 to hosting its second-ever Cup race, it's time to see who rises in the heart of corn country. 🏁 ARCA – It's a budding rivalry worth watching: Brent Crews vs. Brenden "Butterbean" Que...

What a wild weekend out in Indiana! In this jam-packed episode of Splash of Gas , Dave breaks down all the racing action across the Hoosier State — from short track chaos at Indianapolis Raceway Park to the historic thunder of the Brickyard 400 at the big track! 🔥 Friday Night Fights at IRP We kick off with ARCA and Truck Series under the lights at IRP. After dominating at Dover, can Butterbean Q...

In this episode, we're joined by a fast-rising name in the world of stock car racing — Isabella Robusto, driver of the No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports in the ARCA Menards Series. Isabella talks us through her incredible journey in motorsports, beginning with go-karts and working her way through Bandoleros, Legends, Late Models, and now ARCA. She reflects on how each step has...

What a hot, wet, and wild weekend it was in Dover! All three major series—ARCA, Xfinity, and Cup—brought the action, and Splash of Gas was on the ground all day Saturday to catch it all. In this episode, Dave breaks down the biggest storylines and on-track drama from the Monster Mile. 🏁 ARCA : After nearly a month off from oval action, the ARCA Menards Series roared back to life. Brent Crews, Bre...

NASCAR rolls into scenic Sonoma for a road course showdown, and Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert is here to break it all down! After the drama on the streets of Chicago, the action continues out west as both the Xfinity and Cup Series take on the twists and turns of Wine Country. We dive into the biggest storylines of the weekend: Will SVG double down with another standout performance in both race...

What a race weekend in the Windy City! The 3rd edition of NASCAR's Chicago Street Race brought the fireworks on and off the track—and this time, no rain to slow down the action. In this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert, we break down all the big moments from a wild July 4th weekend. In Xfinity, all eyes were on rising road-course star Connor Zilisch and street-racing legend Shane van Gi...

This week on Splash of Gas , Dave breaks down the wild weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway , where both the Xfinity and Cup Series put on an absolute show at the high-speed superspeedway. In Xfinity, it's all eyes on Austin Hill . The RCR driver has dominated Atlanta like no one else—5 starts since 2022, and it feels like he owns the place. After taking the win there in February, can he sweep the se...

We're back with more from Lime Rock! In this bonus episode of Splash of Gas , Dave Weichert brings you all the exclusive interviews we couldn't fit into our first Lime Rock special. As the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series takes on the twists and turns of the legendary Lime Rock Park road course, hear directly from the drivers and personalities making it happen. This episode features garage-side conve...

We're back in the studio after an incredible weekend at Lime Rock Park, and this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert is packed with road course action! The ARCA and Truck Series rolled into the twisting turns of Connecticut's iconic Lime Rock circuit, and we were there for every second of it. In this episode, we break down the top storylines: Could an ARCA regular hold off road course ring...