Grip Strip Podcast

On the week of The Masters tournament, Phil and Josh celebrate another tradition with E215 of the GSP.  One tradition that has taken place for the last 40 years is Hendrick Motorsports winning.  That continued with a first at Martinsville: their first 1-2-3 finish in team history, after white bread William Byron took his third win of 2024.  While it was a great day for HMS, the Cup short track package might be even worse than ever before.  The guys cover all the key players, stories and points heading to the Texas dump. Another person who loves Martinsville is Aric Almirola and he showed that with help from teammate Sheldon Creed's argy bargy in the XFinity Series.  Christian Eckes took his second win of 2024 after he and points leader Ty Majeski dominated the Truck Series race.  Phil and Josh cover both events and give a points update.  Formula 1 continues to be the same garbage, even if Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix to setup a restart.   The GSP Roundup recaps the NHRA Arizona Nationals, previews MotoGP/Moto2 at CoTA for the Grand Prix of the Americas, Formula E in Misano and defending Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki returning to Erebus Motorsports and losing his main backer Peter Adderton in the process.  Phil and Josh preview The Masters tournament and discuss what to expect from Eldrick.  NASCAR's top three series race at the Texas dump, so Phil and Josh preview and make picks for each race.  Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing in his Sim Segment prior to the show close.

Per the phenomenon in current-day Formula 1, Phil and Josh return for E306 of the GSP to discuss and recap all the major motorsports events of the weekend. IndyCar's recent race at Phoenix with a Penske Pole/Win sweep, Rasmussen's almost win, Palou's issues, and points recap heading to Arlington. NASCAR's Cup and O'Reilly Series results from Phoenix with another Penske Pole/Win sweep, tire issues, Gibbs team pit call gone wrong, and plenty of yellows; Justin Allgaier gets around Jesse Love late to give JRM two consecutive wins with both series heading to Las Vegas Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix showcased a spirited battle between Mercedes and Ferrari, but George Russell showed up when it counted for pole and a race win. Phil and Josh go through other major stories heading to Shanghai for the first sprint weekend of the season. Other racing series mentioned include Supercross, F2/F3, Supercars, and NHRA, WRC, Indy NXT and F1 Academy with their respective upcoming races and highlights. Race previews and picks for F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR - plus Josh's Sim Segment provide additional insights for listeners.

Summary Tyler Reddick and Alex Palou showcased impressive performances in their respective motorsport series as discussed in E305 of the GSP, highlighting key storylines heading into upcoming races. Major Points Alex Palou secured his second consecutive win at the St. Petersburg street circuit in the NTT IndyCar series. Tyler Reddick is having an outstanding start to the 2026 Cup Series season. Shane Van Gisbergen achieved his first win at CoTA in the O'Reilly Series. Layne Riggs won the first street course race in Truck Series history at St. Petersburg. The hosts previewed the 2026 Formula 1 season and its key changes. GSP Roundup includes Supercross, Indy NXT, MotoGP, Supercars, Formula 2, and Formula 3 Phil and Josh made race picks for upcoming events in Formula 1 and IndyCar/O'Reilly/Cup. Josh's Sim Segment

Phil and Josh return for E304 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway (not trying to call it EchoPark) and the huge announcement of Keelan Harvick signing with TRD. The guys review how Tyler Reddick (Cup), Sheldon Creed (O'Reilly 1st win after 15 2nd places), and Kyle Busch (Trucks) won their races, other key storylines, and the points heading to road/street courses this weekend.  Phil and Josh preview the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, with an emphasis on three-time defending series champion Alex Palou, along with other key names like Sir Scott Dixon, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Pato O'Ward. The crew discusses changes going into the season with drivers, teams, and the schedule. Phil and Josh previewed and made picks for the IndyCar opener. The GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, Supercars, World Superbikes, Indy NXT, and MotoGP/Moto2. Phil and Josh return to preview and make picks for the Trucks at St. Petersburg for their first street course race ever, and guest drivers such as Dario Franchitti and James Hinchcliffe, along with Cup/O'Reilly at Circuit of the Americas, before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close  

Phil and Josh return for E303 of the GSP to cover everything that took place at the World's Center of Racing. The guys discuss Tyler Reddick's last lap pass to win the Daytona 500 along with all the other contenders plus those who were affected by crashes. They also look at Austin Hill's dominant O'Reilly Series victory on Saturday and Chandler Smith's four-wide pass for the win in the Craftsman Truck Series event on Friday. Phil and Josh also look at how some of the other stars like Tony Stewart, Travis Pastrana and Garrett Mitchell aka Cleetus McFarland faired.  The guys cover news items in IndyCar and Formula 1 regarding testing prior to the GSP Roundup, which Phil looks at Supercross at Seattle, World Rally Championship in Sweden, Formula E in Jeddah and Supercars season opener at Sydney. Josh returns for the crew to make picks and preview all three major NASCAR races at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) along with the Tate Fogleman Algorithm pick before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 302 covers a variety of motorsports topics, including reviews of major recent events, pre-season tests, and upcoming races. Reviewed Super Bowl 60, highlighting winners and key players. Discussed IndyCar and Formula 1 pre-season tests at Sebring and Bahrain respectively. Provided updates on NASCAR and other motorsports news. Offered a preview and predictions for NASCAR Speedweek at Daytona, including qualifying details. Included segments on AMA Supercross and the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix. Analyzed performance forecasts for RAM Trucks and included a sim segment from Josh.

Phil and Josh return for E301 of the GSP to discuss the Cook Out Clash and the Super Bowl, among other topics. After multiple weather delays due to the bitter cold and snow that hit Winston-Salem, the NASCAR Cup Series teams were able to finally complete the Cook Out Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium earlier this week. The guys go over Ryan Preece's win, the racing itself, the broadcast coverage and more as the Cup Series teams lead into Daytona Speedweek. NASCAR News updates along with the coaching carousel being completed in the NFL get covered by Phil and Josh before the GSP Roundup looks at Formula E and Supercross. The guys preview and make their picks for Super Bowl 60 at Santa Clara between the Seahawks and Patriots before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Summary Sentence: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 300 celebrates Phil's birthday while covering various motorsports events and updates. Phil celebrates his birthday, deals with snow issues and impersonates Mike Gundy's famous speech. Josh talks about getting a brand-new car. Discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including class winners and key players. Updates on NASCAR, including the Roval's exclusion for another cookie cutter oval race in the Chase. Highlights from NFL Conference Championship Weekend and Super Bowl advancements, along with coaching updates. GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo and Formula E Miami E Prix. Preview and predictions for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. Josh's Sim Segment

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 299 discusses key events from the NFL Divisional Round, coaching changes, and updates from various motorsport events. NFL Divisional Round recap highlights significant playoff outcomes and coaching news. 49ers defeated opponents while Coach Bob Saleh heads to Tennessee. Player injuries noted include Charbonnet's torn ACL and Bo Nix's setback. Bills' loss leads to Sean McDermott's firing. New England struggles against Houston and Stroud. LA Rams win in overtime after a late comeback by Chicago. Updates provided on NASCAR, Dakar Rally, Chili Bowl, San Diego Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo, and Rolex 24 at Daytona. Preview of NFL Championship Weekend and predictions shared.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 298 discusses NASCAR's return to the Chase format, highlights NFL Wild Card outcomes, and reviews various motorsport events. Major Points NASCAR reinstates the Chase format for its major series, with specific driver and race allocations. Changed scoring: 55 points for a win, no playoff points or 'win and in' rules. Announcement of sponsorships and Tony Stewart's return to drive a Craftsman Truck at Daytona. Review of NFL Wild Card Weekend and coaching changes, including Harbaugh's firing and Tomlin stepping down. Highlights of notable motorsport events like Dakar Rally, Formula E, and IMSA's Roar Before The 24.

Summary: The podcast discusses recent events in the NFL, NASCAR, and other motorsport highlights, focusing on playoffs, coaching changes, and upcoming races. Steve Phelps has departed from NASCAR. Review of Week 18 NFL games and thoughts on team performance. Analysis of playoff matchups in the NFL. Reflection on Black Monday and Tuesday regarding coaching and GM changes. Overview of the Dakar Rally and Formula E Mexico City E Prix. Discussion of the Chili Bowl event. Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend picks. Josh's Sim Segment

After a restful holiday break, the guys are back for Season 7 of the GSP! Phil and Josh welcome back a good friend of the show, NASCAR fan and content creator Joe Passero to talk about the loss of Greg Biffle, family and friends in a private plane crash. The guys go over the contributions Biffle made not only as a driver but as a humanitarian during Hurricane Helene and other storms in recent years. The crew reviews highlights of Biffle's career in NASCAR's top three series along with his connection to Cleetus McFarland, which brought a whole new audience to find out about The Biff. The trio also mentioned the untimely loss of Dennis Hamlin in a house fire along with his wife being in recovery, adding to what was a challenging year for Denny Hamlin. Phil, Josh and Joe review the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season and provide their Good/Bad/Ugly from the season along with some drivers that did better than expected versus some who did not. Phil and Josh went over everything that went on in Week 17 of the NFL and machinations for both the 49ers and Jaguars for their playoff seeding heading into Week 18. Phil's first GSP Roundup previewed the Dakar Rally and updated some news items across the world of motorsports before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close. 

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 295 discusses NFL Week 14 highlights and provides a recap of the F1 season, touching on team performances and upcoming changes. Recap of NFL Week 14 focusing on teams and fantasy playoffs. Overview of the Formula 1 season, emphasizing McLaren's strong performance and major team developments. Ferrari underperforms while Williams shows significant improvement. Discussion of a promising rookie class in F1. Mention of upcoming regulatory changes for the 2026 season. Updates on various Silly Season items in motorsports. Josh's Sim Segment highlights from Veterans 100 and Hoosier 500.

Episode 294 of the Grip Strip Podcast covers the dramatic end to the 2025 Formula One season with Lando Norris clinching the championship, review Xfinity and Truck Series results and champions, and breakdown NFL Week 14 fantasy chaos — including a wild Eagles vs. Chargers finish. Josh also gives an iRacing update and the hosts discuss key motorsport news and driver moves. Expect race recaps (Abu Dhabi, Xfinity, Trucks), analysis of team changes and technical rules, fantasy football play-by-play, and sim racing insights in this packed episode.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 293 discusses major events and results from the F1 Qatar Grand Prix, NFL updates, and other motorsports' news, highlighting both controversy and achievements. F1 Qatar Grand Prix results: Red Bull and Verstappen with proper strategy team beats McLaren, with Piastri left wondering and Norris battling for positions. Tension arises from excursion involving Kimi Antonelli versus Lando and comments made by players at Red Bull. Criticism of Ferrari's poor performance in F1. NFL updates for Week 13 concerning listeners' teams and fantasy leagues. Controversial conclusion at the Supercars Adelaide Grand Final. Ogier wins the World Rally Championship by a narrow margin. Updates on F2 racing and previews for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Brief segments on NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula E news.

Along with special guest Joe Passero subbing for Josh, Phil and Joe discuss Martinsville for NASCAR's top three series: the winners, who advances to the final four and who will be left out of an opportunity for a title. Formula 1 ran the Grand Prix of Mexico, which brought further intrigue to the driver's championship battle. NFL Week 8 recap for Phil's 49ers and fantasy teams along with other major stories led into the GSP Roundup covering MotoGP/Moto2, Supercars and NHRA before Phil and Joe made their picks for race winners and champions at Phoenix.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 292 discusses the results and implications of various motorsport events while reflecting on controversies surrounding drivers and teams. Major Points Recap of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, highlighting Fish Lips' win and Norris' defense failure. Mercedes secures a double podium following McLaren's double disqualification. Discussion on Ferrari's struggles and speculation on McLaren's consistency, reminiscent of 2007. Updates on NASCAR legal issues and implications for key figures like Phelps and Childress. Review of NFL Week 12 performance regarding fantasy outcomes. Highlights from the F1 Academy season finale in Las Vegas. Mick Schumacher's signing with RLL in IndyCar. Brief insights on NASCAR, NHRA, WRC, Supercars, and F2 news. Preview and predictions for the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 291 reviews recent sports events, focusing on IndyCar's standout performances and updates on various racing leagues. Discussion of NFL Week 11 for both actual and fantasy teams. Recap of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series with Palou's dominance, including his oval victory. Key highlights from the season including winners like Kirkwood, Dixon, and O'Ward. Analysis of the decline of Penske Racing and future prospects for O'Ward. Updates on the "Silly Season" for IndyCar amidst other racing news. Coverage of NASCAR, MotoGP, Supercars, NHRA, and F1 events. Josh's segment on sim racing included before the show's conclusion.

Summary: Episode 290 of the Grip Strip Podcast discusses the NASCAR Championship Weekend outcomes, highlights of F1, NFL updates, and other motorsport events. YRB wins the NASCAR title while Larson secures his second championship despite tire issues for several racers. Hamlin dominates but finishes short; Byron’s wreck triggers a decisive caution. Jesse Love clinches the XFinity title, leaving JRM disappointed, while Zilisch finishes second. Corey Heim excels with a late race restart in the Truck series as Ty Majeski poses a late challenge. In F1, Lando Norris wins both the Sprint and Race, while Ferrari struggles again. NFL Week 10 reviewed along with updates on various motorsports including WEC, WRC, MotoGP, and NHRA. The episode includes Josh's Sim Segment and closes with other news items.

The guys come back for E288 of the GSP to recap a wild Talladega tripleheader weekend for NASCAR along with the Formula 1 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Other key topics included NFL Week 7, the GSP Roundup covering WSBK, WRC, MotoGP/Moto2 and Supercars before previews for the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico and NASCAR Round of 8 Tripleheader at Martinsville. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing and gaming in his Sim Segment.