Doug, Devin, and Dan give their highs and lows from New Hampshire and why Ryan Blaney was already an elite performer before his dominant win. They also break down where both Hamlin and Gibbs went wrong in their conflict and why Gibbs needs to work on his race craft. They then explore the idea of third teams weakening organizations and preview Kansas. And Dan Elliott also asks what a modern crew chief's role is, as Trackhouse poaches Randall Burnett for Connor Zilisch.
Doug, Devin, and Dan dissect the surprise tire wear fest won by Christopher Bell at Bristol last weekend. They each share their biggest high and low from the race weekend and Doug and Devin share the comments they heard from drivers and teams while they were on pit road and in the garage. Then they preview New Hampshire and discuss how difficult finding standout drivers is, along with Dan Elliott's funny story on fans hacking radios.
Doug, Dan, and Devin share their biggest Cup Series takes from Worldwide Technology (Gateway) Raceway: Hamlin's bandwagon to the championship, if Hendrick rebounded, and the strategy that changed the race. They also predict how the Playoff drivers below the cut line will fair in Bristol and discuss safety in post-race celebrations. The crew also discusses enforcing post-race weight-drops and what drove the Hass Factory Team switch to Chevy. And Doug gives a toast to longtime PRN announcer Rob Albright, who calls his last race this weekend in Bristol...with a divine twist.
Back from vacation, Doug rejoins Dan and Devin to recap Chase Briscoe's repeat Southern 500 throttling and the crew measures why he is for real and why Hendrick is not likely to fail like this again. They also break down Bowman's horrible pit stop and recap the Truck and Xfinity action from the past week. Then they sink their teeth deep into the latest anti-trust, Cup Series charter court developments and why or why not the sport could fundamentally change. They also preview Gateway and how that could even be a wildcard race. Dan also explains how Humpy Wheeler changed NASCAR and he and Doug share fond accolades of reporter Deb Williams.
With Doug Turnbull away, Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown the racing action at Daytona International Speedway this past weekend. Were the past two races what NASCAR needed, and a discussion over Connor Zilisch going race in the Cup Series in 2026. An in-depth conversation about Kaulig Racing opening up a Truck Series team and partnering with Dodge. Devin and Dan talk about if NASCAR should sell the unsigned charter and a NASCAR Cup Series Playoff preview. Dan reminisces about winning the Winston Million in 1985.
Dan, Devin, and Doug break down the double-bill at Richmond and Devin's vantage point of the sellout crowd and Austin Dillon's surprise win for the second year in a row. They analyze the tires, the strategy, the woes, and the Playoff implications. They also discuss Ty Majeski's big Truck Series loss and then what he gains with Matt Crafton's retirement. The trio also highlights the main NASCAR schedule changes, including a surprise All-Star Race and a move from left field for the Trucks. And Dan brings props for an illegal racecar story.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down William Byron's fuel-stretching, overdue win at Iowa Speedway and how one team owner almost hurt his teammates' Playoff chances. They also discuss the strange dismissal of Kaden Honeycutt and another yellow flag foible. Dan Elliott gets fired up about strategy's increasing importance in Cup racing and pays dues to former Elliott/Melling crew member Johnny Brown. Devin Kupka also remembers his grandfather. And the crew also celebrates the most recent Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inductees: Mike Helton, Ethel Flock Mobley, Fulmer Lance, Bob Morris, and Johnny Thomas.
Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss what made SVG dominant in Watkins Glen both Saturday and Sunday and the differences that Dan noticed in the gearing of Van Gisbergen's Cup car on pit road. They also talk about Connor Zilisch's Victory Lane spill and how drivers bounce back from injuries, why Austin Hill was just racing, and the Playoff bubble in all three NASCAR series. They also discuss the weird mid-season driver changes (again) in the Craftsman Truck Series and preview Richmond. And Dan remembers a race fan who hexed drivers who did not sign autographs.
Doug, Dan, and Devin recap the weekend that was in Indy, including in-depth analysis from Devin, who attended every race. They discuss the breakthrough for Bubba Wallace, Austin Hill's bad behavior, Denny Hamlin's twilight contract, and NASCAR's move to San Diego in 2026. They also sift through the ramifications of FOX buying into Indy owner Penske Entertainment and what Dan and Devin think will happen in the near future for NASCAR because of it.Check out full episodes on Apple, Spotify, GoPRN.com, and the "Five to Go Podcast" YouTube channel. Please subscribe, review, and share!
Doug, Devin, and Dan do their first-ever livestream right after the Dover Motor Speedway Cup race and discuss how Hamlin survived a red flag and several late restarts to win his 58th-career race. They also talk about how Chase Elliott dominated and lost, the strategy calls that won and lost the race, and how tough passing was. They also preview the Brickyard and stew over the latest team losses in the antitrust suit. And the crew remembers NASCAR champ and Georgia resident Rex White.
Following another SVG beat down on a road course, Doug, Devin, and Dan break down the Cup Series Sonoma race and the Playoff implications for Van Gisbergen. They also discuss the real dangers of pit road and also the Ty Gibbs nothing-burger. They chew on the what-ifs of 23X1 and FRM losing their charters and how Chris Buescher seems to be racing differently under pressure. And they preview Dover and the In-Season Tournament's remaining drivers.
Doug, Devin, and Dan break down SVG's Chicago street course dominance and the drivers that had some sour days in the Windy City. They also talk about the caution controversy at the race's finish, if FIA-compliance could even help the sport in the anti-trust suit, and why Devin thinks the finish was consistent. They also talk about track safety, the anarchy in the in-season tournament, and preview more road racing in Sonoma.
Cup Series driver Ross Chastain spends 15 good minutes with our Doug Turnbull and talks about melon farming in Georgia, how he has found speed lately, and his take on Carson Hocevar’s character arc. He also shares what he knows about the drivers’ cuts of money from the in-season tournament and what driving a politician around the track is like.
Doug, Devin, and Dan dig deep on Chase Elliott's breakthrough win in Atlanta, discuss why this race had such frenzied complexion, and say where they would like EPS' second race on the schedule to be. They also discuss the domino effects of Daniel Suarez's departure from Trackhouse and what Legacy MC and the sale of Rick Ware Racing have to do with it. Then they preview the Chicago Street Race and remember Daytona 500-winning car owner Larry McClure.
Noah Gragson spends some time with our Doug Turnbull to discuss his philosophy on cool suits and what can go wrong when drivers wear them. He also talks about his chances at EchoPark Speedway, how he and his team use sponsor Zep's cleaning products in the shop, and why he chose to help fix his Mexico City car.
Dan, Devin, and Doug recap Chase Briscoe's maiden JGR win at Pocono and Dan shares how the 1980s strategy was way different and he relates to Briscoe's relief at winning. The guys also discuss street racing and a new stadium race rumor, along with their nearly blind picks to win the In-Season Tournament. Then they preview Echo Park Speedway and explain why this is the most exciting track on the schedule.
Daniel Suarez sits down with Five to Go Podcast co-host Doug Turnbull to discuss the upcoming Echo Park Speedway race in Atlanta and why it and a couple of other races are his best chances to win. He also discusses why he enjoys explaining the sport to non-NASCAR reporters and why his Netflix exposure is a great thing to show fans. Daniel also discusses why going to his backup car in the Mexico City race was a blessing in disguise and how he never doubted he could win. Check out full Five to Go Podcast episodes here, Apple, GoPRN.com, and our brand-new dedicated YouTube channel youtube.com/@fivetogopodcast !
With Dan Elliott away, Doug Turnbull and Devin Kupka discuss Shane Van Gisbergen's dominant Mexico City win and NASCAR's success south of the border. They also talk about Daniel Suarez's Mexico win and how the incident that led to it can play into his future. They also discuss the Curious Case of Carson Hocevar and what his mistakes could cost him, NASCAR demographics, and how street racing factors into the sport's future. And they preview Pocono, as all three series are in action.
Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss a thrilling Michigan race and Denny Hamlin's winning move, along with the perplexing fuel shortages for Byron and Hocevar. They also talk about logistics in teams getting to Mexico, Ram's move to Trucks, the fall out from the 23X1-Front Row injunction, and some NXS history at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Doug, Dan, and Devin get into all sorts of news stories, including Blaney's Nashville breakthrough and the strategy that won it for him. They also discuss the Atlanta Motor Speedway name change, Jim France's reported broken deal to put a driver in a Cup car, and the debate over Kurt Busch making the NASCAR Hall of Fame. They also discuss the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame's inductees, strange Mexico provisionals, and the weekend ahead for NASCAR in Michigan.