The Teardown

The Cup Series visits a short track for the first time this season -- and the results give Jeff and Jordan plenty to talk about in the latest episode of The Teardown. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After one of NASCAR's crown jewel races is decided in part thanks to a questionable pit decision, Jeff and Jordan break down what it means and what impact it could have going forward.  <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NASCAR is BACK, and the return of real-life racing brings plenty for Jeff and Jordan to discuss from The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the return of live NASCAR racing one week away, Jeff and Jordan discuss the final virtual racing event from the Pro Invitational Series, North Wilkesboro's legacy, the World of Outlaws race at Knoxville and the upcoming Darlington race. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

With a return to real-life racing only two weeks away, Jeff and Jordan weigh the logistics of NASCAR's comeback, discuss Matt Kenseth's return and Ryan Newman's recovery. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan touch on the Talladega iRacing event, Ryan Newman's announcement and the prospects of seeing real-life racing again soon in this week's version of The Teardown. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a tumultuous week, Jeff and Jordan discuss the Kyle Larson incident, the state of NASCAR iRacing on TV and whether NASCAR should be trying to return to real racing within the next month. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With no Pro Invitational Series race this week, Jeff and Jordan reconvene to discuss the IndyCar iRacing event at Michigan and what a return to real NASCAR racing could eventually look like. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A short track crashfest and flared tempers have Jeff and Jordan wondering about the line between fun and seriousness in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NASCAR's second race in the iRacing Pro Invitational Series results in an underdog winner (at least based on their real-life cars), which gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to talk about. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Racing is back! Well, kind of. With NASCAR drivers in a virtual Homestead race on national television, Jeff and Jordan return to talk about eNASCAR in the age of the virus. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jordan arrives at an eerie Atlanta Motor Speedway, only to find out the race is postponed. The latest episode of The Teardown is all about the world's current situation, how NASCAR fits in and the questions about what happens next. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

A successful season debut of the short track rules package leaves Jeff and Jordan feeling relieved and optimistic about the championship race at Phoenix and encouraged about the rest of the season. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A surprise twist to open the 2020 NASCAR season leaves Jeff and Jordan debating whether a sudden power shift will turn into a yearlong trend or just be a short burst in the grand scheme of things.  <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NASCAR gets back to normal in the wake of Ryan Newman's recovery from the Daytona 500 crash and goes to Las Vegas for the first downforce race of the season. Jeff and Jordan are back to break down who shined, who was off and what it all means. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Jeff and Jordan discuss Ryan Newman's crash at the end of the Daytona 500.  <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an eventful Busch Clash to open the NASCAR season at Daytona, Jeff and Jordan are on the scene to talk about all the craziness. Topics range from the excessive wrecks to Jordan's experience in the NASCAR scoring tower to Daytona 500 predictions and more. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

With one last episode before the NASCAR season begins, Jeff and Jordan are back to talk Daniel Suarez, the future of a fourth stage, the Rolex 24, Chili Bowl and more. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest offseason version of The Teardown, Jeff and Jordan discuss Kyle Busch's participation in the Roar Before the 24, the new pit road rules in a handful of Xfinity and Truck races and debate whether NASCAR should bring back the old "Preseason Thunder" in some form. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Jeff and Jordan are back one more time in 2019 to discuss their three New Year's resolutions for NASCAR and debate whether Cup drivers should be limited when it comes to racing dirt. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a bit more news in the NASCAR world before Christmas week begins, Jeff and Jordan hit the microphones one more time for another episode of The Teardown.  <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan are back for their weekly offseason recap, this time touching on Jordan's trip to North Wilkesboro with Dale Jr., what happens to Martin Truex Jr. now that he needs a new crew chief, Kyle Larson's future and more. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Jeff and Jordan shake off the post-Thanksgiving fog and dive into the week's latest news happenings on the latest edition of The Teardown. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2010s saw NASCAR use three different versions of a playoff format to decide its champions. As part of The Athletic's Decade in Review, Jeff and Jordan debate the merits of each system and rank them accordingly in this themed episode of The Teardown. And check out our story on the best NASCAR playoffs ranked by year. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simple...

A busy post-Homestead week leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to discuss in the first offseason episode – with talk about Jimmie Johnson, Daniel Suarez's future and Jordan's dislike for a certain holiday. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...