NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Chase Elliott-Kevin Harvick confrontation at Bristol Motor Speedway; playoff surprises; and more proof that points matter more than ever.

Bristol: Peeling back the many layers of the Chase Elliott-Kevin Harvick confrontation; why so many cut tires at Bristol?; playoff surprises good and bad; should Bristol still race dirt?

Discussing the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, events and a look ahead to what's next in the sport. Host Nate Ryan is joined by NBC Sports analysts such as Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty.

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Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on celebrating his victory with wife Ashley and their 2-year-old son, Kota; his ongoing rivalry with runner-up Pato O’Ward and if he felt empathy for the devastation of coming up short by two corners in the world’s biggest race; how it feels to win in two epic Indy 500 endings; whether he was worried about fan reaction after the push-to-pass scandal; an update on being in a contract year; can he still win the championship?

Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden sits down to discuss his second consecutive victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart recall their attempts at racing the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin on life at Team Penske with Josef Newgarden and Will Power, his intense race preparation, the origins of the Thirsty 3s, a secret mentor for Indianapolis Motor Speedway and what it’s been like without Tim Cindric at the Brickyard.

Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart recall their Double attempts; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin

A deep dive into Kyle Larson attempting to become the fifth driver to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. Why the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion has the best shot yet at excelling in – and possibly wining – both crown jewel events.

The Kyle Larson Double at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600: The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion takes aim at history

Checking in on NASCAR’s early short track season with Denny Hamlin getting hot behind the best pit crew in Cup, and Martin Truex Jr. feeling heated about a potential restart violation. Interviews with Chase Briscoe, Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith. And exploring the emotional connection of Hendrick Motorsports to Martinsville Speedway as the team celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Short track season: Denny Hamlin heats up as Martin Truex Jr. gets heated; Chase Briscoe on the future; Hendrick Motorsports’ emotional Martinsville ties

A recap of some major takeaways from NASCAR’s trips to Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as the IndyCar 2024 opener in St. Petersburg. Among the topics: Toyota’s strong showing on a critical track; the short-track rules package debate; changes for Kyle Busch and his pit crew; Rajah Caruth’s breakthrough NASCAR victory; NASCAR president Steve Phelps on the possibility of racing at Dodger Stadium; a discussion of charter systems and big salaries in IndyCar; St. Pete winner Josef Newgarden and his new professional outlook.

Bristol: Peeling back the many layers of the Chase Elliott-Kevin Harvick confrontation; why so many cut tires at Bristol?; playoff surprises good and bad; should Bristol still race dirt?

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