Beating and Banging: NASCAR News

Kyle Larson Reveals Force of Atlanta Hit | Denny Hamlin and Crew Chief Not on Same Page

In this episode: * Denny Hamlin explains why he took a conservative approach at Atlanta. * Dale Jr. and Hamlin's crew chief Chris Gabehart both address Hamlin's race strategy at Atlanta. * Kyle Larson reveals the G-forces he experienced in his Atlanta crash and we compare it to other big impacts in 2024. * Todd Gilliland talks about making his 100th Cup Series start at Watkins Glen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Denny Hamlin Wants Mike Joy to Be Replaced & Kevin Harvick Questions NASCAR Playoff Format Integrity

In this episode: * Denny Hamlin talked on his "Actions Detrimental" podcast this week about how he liked Leigh Diffey's first call on NBC at Daytona and said the network or NASCAR needs to make an "executive decision" and have the Australian call all 36 Cup races each year. He also called out Fox's "messy" coverage. * Fox announcer Kevin Harvick talked on his "Happy Hour" podcast about the Daytona race and questioned NASCAR's playoff format. He is a fan of the more traditional top 16 best race cars advancing to the playoffs, not a win and you're in scenario, but understands it's part of the entertainment the sport is trying to provide for its fans. * NASCAR announced the 2025 schedule this week, including the first international date in 65 years in Mexico City. Daniel Suarez joined NASCAR's Ben Kennedy in a press conference with reporters talking about the upcoming race, and Kennedy addressed the conversation officials had with Kyle Busch and his team regarding the No. 8 making the race after being arrested and detained in Mexico in January 2023 when authorities discovered a handgun in his luggage. * TV ratings for Daytona reached a four-year high and a trend that's happened in the last couple of months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Dale Jr. Makes Case Why He Should Lead NASCAR | Corey LaJoie's Wild Flip and What NASCAR Is Doing About It

In this episode: * Tyler Reddick won for a second time in 2024 and continued a major heater where his average finishing position over the last five races is a ridiculous 2.5. * Corey LaJoie went for a surprising ride into the air, landed on his roof and slid down the backstretch, before digging into the grass and violently tumbling through the air. NASCAR responded to the accident by implementing changes in the cars ahead of Daytona. * Dale Earnhardt Jr. talked about the rain-delayed race in Michigan and what he would do to fix the scenario and it starts with start times and made a case for why he should run NASCAR. * Kyle Larson talked about the hot topic of conversation he started when suggesting he was better than Max Verstappen. The HMS driver addressed the topic at Daytona and made some remarks about how he's hopeful it stimulates conversation about NASCAR in the international racing community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Exclusive Interview With Josh Berry

Josh Berry exclusive interview includes discussing: * The sadness at Stewart-Haas Racing since the announcement. * The heated argument he got in with crew chief Rodney Childers at Chicago. * How he and Childers tried to find a team as a package deal in 2025 and how he's disappointed it didn't happen. * What it's like driving for AM Racing in the Xfinity Series. Plus: * Denny Hamlin offered some interesting comments on Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team. * Kevin Harvick didn't hold back on where he thinks Hailie Deegan went wrong in her career. * Kyle Busch rips Corey LaJoie during an appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Exclusive Interview With NASCAR on Fox Reporter Bob Pockrass

NASCAR on Fox Reporter interview includes discussing: * Bubba Wallace penalty and why Chase Elliott didn't receive one. * Hailie Deegan parting ways with AM Racing and what her prospects are in the future. * Noah Gragson to Front Row Motorsports and other Silly Season news, including who will fill the third ride at 23XI Racing. * Charter negotiations and why the teams are not going to get what they want. * Electric racing and what it might look like in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]