Grip Strip Podcast

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  • Grip Strip Podcast Episoe 332 - Football Is Back Along With Wrecks

    Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 332 covers key highlights from NASCAR, Formula 1, NFL, and other motorsports, marking the return of football alongside notable race results.

    • Kyle Larson ends a 51-race winless streak in Cup at Gateway. Jesse Love's first win since November; major wrecks reshaped both races.
    • Formula 1 recap from the Spanish Grand Prix featuring a victory by AKA and significant issues for other competitors, including Lewis Hamilton.
    • NFL Week 1 recap focusing on team performances and fantasy implications.
    • Highlights from various motorsport events, including WRC Rally Chile and upcoming races in different series in the GSP Roundup, before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.
    • 1 hr 40 min
    • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 331 - Long Time Coming
      Summary

      The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 331 covers major motorsport events, highlights key players, and previews upcoming races and seasons across various series.

      Major Points
      • Review of NASCAR Cup at Darlington, including the Southern 500 winner and points standings heading to Gateway.
      • Highlights from the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca with key players and final standings.
      • Overview of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix results and points heading to Madrid.
      • Discussion on NFL season preview and fantasy insights.
      • Recap of various motorsport events: NHRA US Nationals, MotoGP, WEC, and more.
      • Includes predictions for upcoming races like the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix and NASCAR Cup at Gateway.
      • Josh's Sim Segment and Where to find the hosts and the GSP
      • 1 hr 46 min
      • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 330 - First Time/Multi Time

        Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 330 covers the recent IndyCar doubleheader in Milwaukee, NASCAR's regular season finale at Daytona, updates on various racing series, and discussions on NFL preseason.

        • Recap of IndyCar doubleheader in Milwaukee, highlighting Alex Palou becoming a five-time champion and Pato O'Ward's double victories.
        • Updates on NASCAR standings heading into the Chase, including Cup and O’Reilly Series results at Daytona, which saw two first-time winners in Ryan Preece (Cup) and Ryan Seig (O'Reilly)
        • Discussion on NFL preseason Week 3 and fantasy football insights.
        • Overview of other racing events, including Indy NXT, MotoGP, WRC, and more.
        • Predictions for upcoming races in Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR before Josh's Sim Segment
        • 1 hr 41 min
        • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 329 - FallBrawl + Racing = Trailer Parks

          The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 329 covers recent racing events across NASCAR, Formula 1, and IndyCar, highlights prominent winners and ongoing championship battles, and touches on NFL preseason developments.

          Major Points:

          • Ryan Blaney secures his third NASCAR Cup win of 2026 at New Hampshire, with Berry and Bubba showing strong performances.
          • Layne Riggs clinches the NASCAR Truck Series Regular Season Title with a sixth win; Zilisch wins both stages amid race chaos caused by other Cup guys and overtime argy bargy.
          • Lando Norris wins the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, while major teams like Mercedes and Ferrari face challenges.
          • Kyle Kirkwood dominates the IndyCar race in Washington, DC, while several contenders face issues, including Alex Palou.
          • NFL preseason highlights include a recap of the FallBrawl draft, news about Jed York's arrest and Deshaun Watson starting for Cleveland.
          • The GSP Roundup includes information on IMSA, Supercars, NHRA, F1 Academy, WRC, MotoGP, and Indy NXT.
          • Picks for the doubleheader at Milwaukee for IndyCar and NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly at Daytona for their Regular Season Finale's. The Tate Fogleman Algorithm comes out of hibernation for this section. 
          • Josh's Sim Segment and Where to follow us and Find the GSP.
          • 2 hr 1 min
          • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 328 - Rough Edges
            Summary

            The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 328 covers recent racing events in IndyCar, NASCAR, and other series, highlighting key victories and standings moving into upcoming competitions.

            Major Points
            • Marcus Ericsson won the IndyCar race at Markham, with Grosjean and Power on the podium.
              • Multiple drivers faced incidents and delays due to track construction
              • NASCAR Cup saw Logano win again, while Briscoe led most laps and Blaney started on pole.
                • Larson won the Knoxville Nationals for the fourth time after finishing 6th at Richmond
                • Connor Zilisch signed with Hendrick to drive the 48 car starting in 2028.
                • Kaden Honeycutt earned his second Truck win of 2026 in a rain-delayed race.
                • Discussion about NFL Preseason Week 1 for 49ers, Jaguars and others; FallBrawl fantasy football league preview.
                • GSP Roundup covering Formula E, IMSA GT, Supercars, NHRA and F1 Academy
                • Picks for Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, IndyCar in Washington, DC and NASCAR Cup/Trucks at New Hampshire
                • Josh's Sim Segment
                • 1 hr 50 min
                • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 327 - Dominance vs. Blandness
                  Summary

                  The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 327 discusses key outcomes and strategies in recent motorsport events, highlighting notable victories and changing championship standings.

                  • Alex Palou wins the IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland, his sixth victory of 2026, tying Gordon Johncock for 25 IndyCar wins.
                  • Felix Rosenqvist secured pole position but lost due to pit strategy; the all-Honda podium was rounded out by Andretti's Will Power.
                  • Rinus Veekay performed best among Chevrolets, finishing fourth, while championship contenders lost ground.
                  • Keebler Gibbs won the NASCAR Cup race in Iowa, moving to second in points after Tyler Reddick's early wreck.
                  • Carson Kvapil achieved a second consecutive NASCAR victory, also moving into second in points.
                  • Updates on NFL in general along with 49ers/Jags plus some thoughts on fantasy football were provided
                  • The GSP Roundup included results from MotoGP, Indy NXT, Formula E,
                  • Picks for IndyCar at Markham and NASCAR at Richmond
                  • Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close
                  • 1 hr 48 min
                  • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 326 - The National Is Back and So Is Racing

                    Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast, Episode 326, covers IMSA as the main attraction before NASCAR Cup, IndyCar, and F1 take over for the balance of the season. Phil and Josh also talk about their NFL teams since football is back! 

                    • WTR Cadillac wins the IMSA Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America after a long drought.
                      • Pfaff Lamborghini claims victory in GTD Pro but announces the end of their program shortly after.
                      • Pro-Am class entry winners include Inter Europol in LMP2 and Winward Racing in GTD.
                      • NFL previews for the Jaguars and 49ers are discussed, along with fantasy insights.
                      • The GSP Roundup includes WRC, V8 Supercars, MotoGP/Moto2, and Indy NXT 
                      • Picks for IndyCar at Portland and NASCAR Cup/O'Reilly at Iowa
                      • Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close
                      • 1 hr 41 min
                      • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 325 - Traffic Problems

                        Summary of Grip Strip Podcast Episode 325 - Traffic Problems

                         

                        NASCAR & Short Track Racing

                        • Cup Series at IMS: Corey Heim won his second Cup race and first major at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Brickyard 400), overcoming Carson Hocevar. Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing ran well at the front, while Joey Logano and RFK Racing made gains. Todd Gilliland finished ahead of Ryan Blaney, and Jimmie Johnson announced his final Cup start will take place at the Daytona 500 in the No. 48.
                        • O'Reilly Series at IMS: Carson Kvapil earned his first career O'Reilly Series victory, leading a 1–4 sweep for JR Motorsports, while Jeremy Clements and Rajah Carruth claimed stage wins.
                        • Truck Series at IRP: Layne Riggs dominated for Front Row Motorsports at Indianapolis Raceway Park, leading all but two laps.
                        • Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

                          • Lando Norris recovered from the start to claim his first win as World Drivers' Champion, with Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli joining him on the podium.
                          • Ferrari lost pace as the race progressed, while Lewis Hamilton picked up a penalty.
                          • Toro Rosso and Audi battled in the midfield, Alpine regressed, and Aston Martin showed improved form. It was also noted that the Bahrain GP will be held in Malaysia.
                          • Roundup & Other Segments

                            • GSP Roundup: Covered F2/F3 at Hungary, NHRA at Seattle, Formula E Tokyo E-Prix, WRC Rally Finland, and Supercars Perth Super 440.
                            • Additional Topics: The episode concluded with previews and discussion of the IMSA Six Hours at Road America, Josh's Sim Segment, and the show close.
                            • 1 hr 56 min
                            • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 324 - Italy 2 - Spain 2

                              Summary: The episode covers recent motorsport events, highlighting key race results and standings, including NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1 updates.

                              • Joey Logano wins the 1st NASCAR Cup points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996, ending a 40-race winless streak.
                              • Chandler Smith achieves the largest victory margin in Truck Series history at a short track.
                              • Alex Palou secures victory in IndyCar at Nashville on Monday after a strategic call and mirroring Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup the day before.
                              • The F1 Belgian Grand Prix sees Kimi Antonelli triumph at a previously challenging track, with Leclerc and Verstappen rounding out the podium. LH has a brutal day. 
                              • GSP Roundup covers WRC, Indy NXT, Formula E, NHRA, and F2/F3
                              • Preview and picks for NASCAR at Indy and the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close
                              • 1 hr 53 min
                              • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 323 - Wreck Em' All Day and Night

                                Summary: Ryan Blaney's victory at the Atlanta Motor Speedway advances his position in the 2026 NASCAR season, while various other racing events unfold around the world.

                                • Ryan Blaney wins at Atlanta, marking Ford's 750th Cup Series victory.
                                  • Blaney's win significantly reduces his points deficit in the regular-season title race.
                                  • Multiple drivers, including Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar, faced challenges during the race.
                                  • Justin Allgaier secures victory in the O’Reilly Enduro at Atlanta.
                                  • Grant Enfinger claims his first road course win in the Truck series.
                                  • Other racing events included WEC, Supercars, MotoGP, and more.
                                  • Previews for upcoming races in F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR highlight upcoming events before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close
                                  • 1 hr 49 min

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                                  The Grip Strip Podcast created by Philip Mathew and co-host Josh Huffine looks at all types of motorsports and sports with an unfiltered perspective.  Phil and Josh invite other passionate…