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Dover was a Dud, Palou is on the Pole

Full Freak ahead! Most of the crew is here (with one boycotting NASCAR) and hyped up for conflicting reasons in what was a controversial All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. Is it an All-Star Joke how the sport's most popular driver doesn't even make the main event, or does it even matter as long as the weekend feels like an experience? Crash Gladys gives her take live from the Monster Mile, bringing along Kyle Busch for an enlightening sit-down. With drivers and media alike bashing the long-storied exhibition race, has the event officially lost its "rizz?" Reigning INDYCAR champion and honorary sixth Freak, Alex Palou, makes his weekly stop into the Lucas Oil Studio, following his run to the Pole Position in the Indianapolis 500. The gang previews the greatest weekend in motorsports with everything from Palou's ability to defend his title, Katherine Legge's "Double" and the Coca-Cola 600! Strap in for two full hours of Freak!

Alex Palou Wins 2026 Indianapolis 500 Pole Position

Kenny and Crash are joined once again by the honorary sixth Freak, Alex Palou, following his blistering run to securing the 2026 Indianapolis 500 Pole Position. The defending winner of the most prestigious race in motorsports shares how he got the extra speed to take down the speedy Felix Rosenqvist and if Facebook Marketplace came into play. While he may be the current G.O.A.T. of INDYCAR, even Palou still finds ways to surprise himself and fall prey to superstitions surrounding racing success . Find out how his crew led by Barry Wanser found an extra gear to go that much quicker and how he was able to carry a head of wind to the top of the speed chart.

Street Smarts: Getting Back to Kyle Busch

Crash Gladys caught up with Kyle Busch at Dover ahead of the All-Star Race, where he sported those beautiful Lucas Oil colors. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has effectively turned a corner performance wise since being reunited with crew chief Andy Street a few weeks ago. Find out why he believes communication is so crucial for the rapport between driver and crew chief. Busch also breaks down the fundamentals of the often criticized Next-Gen car and how it appears "stuck in status quo," and what the universe is telling him as far as potentially running "The Double" in the future.

Shane van Gisbergen's EPIC Comeback Victory!

Are the Freaks fired up or fed up with NASCAR’s latest trip to Watkins Glen? You be the judge! SVG went BTA again on the field for a dominant victory, but is that helping or hurting the sport? Also, where does New Zealand’s prodigal son stack up against stock car racing’s greats on road courses? Is race control out of control between both NASCAR and INDYCAR, and when will enough be enough with the Next Gen car? Crash recounts her trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, as Sonsio Grand Prix winner Christian Lundgaard joins the show. Hang tight for a “Freakin’ Flashback” through the years with Helio Castroneves, a bit from “Black Flag Confessions” with Jack Harvey and “Beat the Freaks” on the only balls-to-the-wall weekly motorsports wrap-up show!

Freakin’ Flashback: Helio Castroneves Through the Years

SpeedFreaks celebrates Helio Castroneves' 51st birthday with a Freakin' Flashback through the years from 2005 to 2021. Buckle up for six minutes of awesomeness, featuring one of the best personalities in motorsports! The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner talks about everything from fending off females to aging in reverse behind the wheel, also cracking up in some hilarious outtakes.