Drafting the Circuits

The DTC panel runs down the top stories, biggest surprises, and biggest disappointments as we review 2022 in racing. We also welcome author/historian Mark Dill to the show to promote his recently published book, a new version of "Legend of the First Superspeedway" written specifically for children that will make a perfect Christmas gift for young race fans. Additionally, we wrap up the final F1 race of the season from Abu Dhabi. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panels reports from Brazil where Mercedes was victorious for the first time in 2022 as George Russell takes his maiden Grand Prix win.We discuss the unrest in the Red Bull camp over team orders, a pole for Haas F1, and the upcoming final F1 race for Sebastian Vettel.Additional topics include entertainment during race weekends, ticket pricing, driver movement news and the recent struggles of NASCAR's Stewart Haas team.With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

DTC reports from NASCAR Championship Weekend where our Luis Torres was in Phoenix to cover Joey Logano does it again by winning his second Cup Series Championships.  We also discuss the tragic passing of Coy Gibbs which occurred just hours after his son, Ty Gibbs, won the Xfinity title.  Additional topics include what the future holds for the Gen 7 car, an ownership stake for Jimmie Johnson and a preview of Formula One in Brazil.With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

Drafting The Circuits reports from Martinsville where Ross Chastain nearly crashed his car in a banzai move, scraping the wall on the final lap to gain enough positions to make the Championship 4. Meanwhile, Christopher Bell won the race to snag his shot at the Cup.Additional topics include a look at the drama coming out of the Xfinity series race where Ty Gibbs knocked his own teammate out of championship contention.We also report on the Grand Prix of Mexico, and discuss Logan Sargent who is set to become the first American driver in F1 since 2015, provided he is granted a super license. Recent Indycar sponsor and driver movement rounds out the program.With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski

DTC reports from the Charlotte Roval where Christopher Bell utilized a flawless strategy to sneak into the next round of NASCARs playoffs. Amid the playoff drama, we look at some of the big names that were eliminated and make predictions for the championship 4. Additional topics include Max Verstappen clinching the F1 Championship on a rainy weekend in Japan. We also discuss the repercussions that Red Bull may see for exceeding the budget cap back in 2021. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski

The DTC panel discussed the highly entertaining OG Formula One night race from Singapore where Sergio Perez took the win on a wet track. We also break down the action from a relatively clean NASCAR race in Talladega as the Cup playoffs continue. Additional topics include the FIA F1 budget cap violations, penalties for Kevin Harvick in Cup, and Alex Bowman becoming the third NASCAR driver sidelined with concussion symptoms this season. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

Drafting The Circuits wraps the action from Bristol where Chris Buescher took the win as Tyler Reddick, Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick are eliminated from the NASCAR playoffs.Topics include tire and power steering issues for some of the Cup teams, and a preview of the next round in Texas.In other racing news we discuss the future of Indycar drivers Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou, F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, and discuss the playoffs for the Xfinity and Truck series.We also take an in-depth look at how Formula One handles the transport of cars and team equivalent for fly away races.With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

DTC cover a big weekend in racing where Bubba Wallace spoiled the hopes of the NASCAR playoff drivers by taking the win at Kansas, Will Power won his second Indycar Championship in Monterey, and Max Verstappen took the checkers in Monza for his fifth consecutive F1 win. Additional topics include the blockbuster news that Kyle Busch will leave Toyota to join Richard Childress Racing in 2023 and the ripple effect that will have on all three NASCAR national series'. We also discuss health concerns for F1 driver Alex Albon, Colton Herta's quest to gain Super Licence points and potential records that Max Verstappen can break. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

Adam Schrack of Elite Indycar joins the DTC panel to discuss the championship scenarios for the title contenders in the Indycar series as they head to the finale at Laguna Seca this coming weekend. Additional topics include a full run down of Indycar from Portland, F1's Dutch Grand Prix and the opening NASCAR playoff race from Darlington. Also on the table is a discussion of whether or not Colton Herta should be granted an exemption to obtain a Super License. With Richard Youden, Adam Schrack and Frank Santoroski.

DTC covers a weekend where races were held at two of the most famous race tracks in the world, Daytona and Spa. The Cup Series concluded their regular season at Daytona where Austin Dillon survived a crash filled race to grab the last spot in the playoffs. In Belgium, Max Verstappen put on a dominating performance in the Formula One race at Spa. Additional topics include Indycar testing from Portland and Laguna Seca, Kurt Busch's health concerns, Kyle Busch's uncertain future, and a discussion about a number of seats coming open in F1 in 2023. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel breaks down the action from the Indycar series at Gateway and the NASCAR Cup Series in Watkins Glen. Additional topics include Kimi Raikkonen's Cup Series debut, Daniel Ricciardo's uncertain future in Formula One, and the tightening battle for the Indycar championship. With Richard Youden, Joey Barnes and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel reports from the Cup Weekend at Richmond where Kevin Harvick notched a second consecutive win as we approach the playoffs. We also fill you in on contract extension news for several NASCAR and Indycar drivers, discuss the latest on the Oscar Piastri drama, and analyze the new F1 Engine regulations debuting in 2026.With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

Drafting The Circuits reports from the Indycar race running through the downtown streets of Nashville. This is a race that proved once again to be problematic.We also discuss the significance of Scott Dixon's 53rd win and the tightening points battle in the series.Additionally, we go over the current contract drama in F1, this time revolving around Oscar Piastri. We also report on the Cup series from Michigan and continued health concerns for Kurt Busch.With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel reports from a successful weekend for Indycar with a double header at Iowa Speedway.Additional topics include health concerns for both Josef Newgarden and Kurt Busch, continued contract drama for Alex Palou, a double disqualification for the Gibbs cars in NASCAR and Porsche's plan to buy into the Red Bull F1 team. We also report from F1 at Paul Richard, Cup at Pocono, and SRX.With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski

The DTC panel gives a full run down from the Honda Indy Toronto, returning to the schedule after a two year absence. We discuss Scott Dixon and the legacy he is building, Chevrolet engine woes, as well as the ongoing contract drama for Alex Palou and who will race where for McLaren next season.Addition topics include the Cup race from Louden, NH, the newly announced Chicago street race for 2023, and a preview of the Grand Prix of France.With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel brings you the racing action from the F1 Grand Prix of Austria and the NASCAR Cup series from Atlanta. Additional topics include surprise driver movement announcements from Alex Palou and McLaren, and Tyler Reddick and 23xi racing. We also discuss the SRX series in Nashville and the Truck Series from Mid Ohio. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski

The Drafting The Circuits panel reports on a busy weekend of racing that saw first-time winners in both Formula One and NASCAR Cup. Discussions include the effectiveness of the halo as seen in Silverstone this weekend, improvement at Mercedes, an implosion within the Andretti Indycar team at Mid Ohio, dangerous driving from Noah Gragson in the Xfinity race and Tyler Reddick winning for RCR. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

The Drafting The Circuits team dives into a July 4th weekend preview, covering a variety of topics including previewing the British Grand Prix, NASCAR at Road America, and the Indycar Series at Mid Ohio. All are set to race this holiday weekend. Additional topics include our take on Nelson Piquet and his comments about Lewis Hamilton, funding troubles for AJ Foyt's Indycar team, and a report from the NASCAR weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway. With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel breaks down the action from the Canadian Grand Prix from Montreal where Max Verstappen took his sixth win on the season.Indycar journalist, Joey Barnes, joins us as we do a mid-season recap of the NTT Data Indycar Series as they prepare for a busy month of July.Additional topics include remembering Bruton Smith, founder of Charlotte Motor Speedway, who passed away this week. We also report from the SRX Race in Pensacola where Hello Castroneves took the win.With Joey Barnes, Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

Luis and Frank look back on an eventful weekend of racing that saw Daniel Suarez take his first NASCAR Cup win at Sonoma. Additionally we go over the action from the Indycar Series at Road America, the F1 Race from the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan, and the 24 Hours of LeMans. With Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski