Grip Strip Podcast

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Grip Strip Podcast episodes

  • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 322 - First Win Of The Season

    Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 322 covers key racing events, including first wins in NASCAR and IndyCar, as well as notable performances in Formula 1 and other racing series.

    • Chase Briscoe wins his first Cup Series race of 2026 over Chris Bell at Chicagoland
    • Denny Hamlin extends his points lead after an incident with Tyler Reddick.
    • Brandon Jones secures his first O'Reilly win of 2026, in a race featuring Chase Elliott and others.
    • IndyCar: Pato O’Ward claims his first win of 2026, surpassing teammate Lundgaard.
    • Formula 1: Charles Leclerc wins his first Grand Prix of the season and Ferrari’s 250th.
    • Other racing series included: F2/F3, Formula E, Indy NXT, MotoGP, WEC, Supercars, and IMSA events.
    • Preview and picks for upcoming NASCAR events at Atlanta and Lime Rock Park.
      • 1 hr 59 min
    • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 321 - Close, But Not Enough

      Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 321 covers various motorsport events, highlighting key wins and standings across NASCAR, Formula 1, IMSA, and more.

      • SVG claims his second NASCAR win of the year, increasing his total to eight road course victories.
      • Denny Hamlin takes a narrow lead in the points standings, just ahead of Tyler Reddick.
      • Ty Gibbs secures both stage wins, advancing to fourth in the overall standings.
      • Woody Russell wins the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, marked by a collision between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
      • Cadillac Whelen 31 wins the IMSA Six Hours at The Glen amidst a major incident under caution.
      • Maddi Gordon achieves her first Top Fuel race victory for Ron Capps Racing.
      • Sebastian Ogier's victory in the Acropolis Rally positions him for a potential tenth World Rally Championship 
      • Featured segments include updates from F2/F3/F1 Academy, Formula E, and Indy NXT. 
      • Previews for upcoming races in Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR are discussed before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.
        • 1 hr 40 min
      • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 320 - Break The Walls Down
        Summary

        The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 320 discusses various recent racing events across NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, and more, highlighting key victories, controversies, and race dynamics.

        Major Points
        • Corey Heim wins his first career Cup race at the NASCAR Tripleheader at Naval Base Coronado. Hank Hill causes a massive multi-car wreck, taking out SVG, Zilisch, etc.
        • Hank Hill moves Taylor Gray to get the first win for RCR post Kyle Busch's untimely passing.
        • Layne Van Riggsbergen wins another Truck road race while chaos unfolds during a restart.
        • Christian Lundgaard wins the IndyCar race at Road America despite lap one wing damage.
        • MotoGP's Marco Bezzechi is banned for slapping a track worker, while Marc Marquez wins at Brno. Other series in the Roundup included Indy NXT, WRC, NHRA, IMSA, and F2/F3.
        • Upcoming previews for various racing events, including Formula 1 and NASCAR before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close
          • 1 hr 39 min
        • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 319 - Winning Never Gets Old

          Phil and Josh return for E319 of the GSP to cover historic wins across the sports landscape. Most notably, the New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years! Then, Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari 30 years after Michael Schumacher won his first race for the Scuderia at the same circuit. Yeah, Phil was freaking out. 

          Summary

          The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 319 highlights recent significant victories in various sports, including the Knicks' first NBA title in over five decades and notable performances in motorsports.

          Major Points
          • New York Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years against the San Antonio Spurs.
          • Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP; OG Anunoby makes a highlight play.
          • EJ Tackett wins his fourth consecutive PBA Players Championship.
          • Lewis Hamilton claims his first victory for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix.
          • George Russell and Lando Norris achieve an all-British podium for the first time since 1968.
          • Denny Hamlin wins three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races and adds to his record at Pocono Raceway.
          • Justin Allgaier secures his fifth win of the 2026 season.
          • Other motorsport events mentioned: WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans, MotoGP, NHRA, and Supercars.
            • 2 hr 18 min
          • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 318 - Old Guard/Newgard

            Phil and Josh return for E318 of the GSP to discuss Dennis Hamlin, Josef Newgarden, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli getting on the top step in their respective series. 

            • Denny Hamlin wins two consecutive Cup series races, tying Kyle Busch for all-time wins.
            • Corey Heim secures another win in the Truck Series at Michigan.
            • Josef Newgarden triumphs at IndyCar's Gateway after rain delays.
            • Andrea Kimi Antonelli claims a fifth consecutive win at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
            • Discussion includes upcoming races in Pocono, Road America, Barcelona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
            • Coverage of additional motorsport events, including F2/F3, MotoGP, and NHRA.
            • Race Picks and Josh's Sim Segment
              • 1 hr 47 min
            • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 - The Greatest Day In Motorsports VII/RIP Rowdy

              Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 discusses major motorsport events (with special guest host Joe Passero), including the death of Kyle Busch, thrilling finishes in IndyCar and NASCAR, and highlights from recent Formula 1 and other series.

              Major Points:
              • Kyle Busch passes away at age 41 due to pneumonia and sepsis.
              • Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in its history.
              • A pit strategy penalty impacted the points for the polesitter, Palou, after leading the most laps.
              • Daniel Suarez claims victory at the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, marking his third career win.
              • Ross Chastain secures his third win in the rain-shortened O’Reilly race for JR Motorsports.
              • Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive victory.
              • Discusses key player performances and points standings leading into upcoming races in Detroit and Nashville.
                • 2 hr 10 min
              • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 - Austin 316/TGDIM Preface
                Summary

                The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 covers recent NASCAR events, highlights from Indy 500 qualifying, and previews for upcoming races across various motorsport series.

                Major Points
                • NASCAR at Dover featured Hamlin's domination in the All-Star Race and noted pit road issues for multiple teams.
                • Corey Day secured his second O'Reilly win of the season, alongside standout performances from drivers like That Jones Boy and Zilisch.
                • Palou won the Indy 500 pole, with rain impacting the qualifying format and leading to a challenging situation for several drivers.
                • Katherine Legge aims to be the first woman to complete the racing double.
                • The episode includes previews and picks for upcoming races in F1, NASCAR, MotoGP, and other series.
                  • 1 hr 49 min
                • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 - Heel-Toe/Full Send
                  Summary

                  The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 discusses recent motorsport events including IndyCar, NASCAR, and other racing series while previewing upcoming races.

                  Major Points
                  • Christian Lundgaard claims his first IndyCar victory after 47 races.
                  • Polesitter Alex Palou faced issues, while Felix Rosenqvist had multiple early crashes.
                  • SVG dominates the NASCAR Tripleheader at Watkins Glen, marking his first win of 2026.
                  • Zilisch achieves three consecutive wins in the O’Reilly series with a last-lap pass.
                  • Kaden Honeycutt earns wins in both the Truck Series and ARCA heading to Dover.
                  • The episode includes updates on various racing series: Indy NXT, WEC, WRC, MotoGP, and more.
                  • Preview of Indy 500 Qualifying and picks for upcoming NASCAR events.
                    • 1 hr 39 min
                  • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 314 - Donuts Above
                    Summary

                    The episode discusses recent developments in motorsports, including the tragic death of Alex Zanardi and various race results across several series.

                    Major Points
                    • Alex Zanardi, a former racing champion, passed away at 59.
                    • Overview of NASCAR's tripleheader results at Texas and upcoming points for Watkins Glen.
                    • Highlights from the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, including the winner and podium positions.
                    • Summary of other racing events: Formula 2 in Miami, NHRA, IMSA, Formula E, World Superbikes, WEC, WRC, and MotoGP.
                    • Upcoming race picks for IndyCar and NASCAR's tripleheader at Watkins Glen.
                    • Josh's Sim Segment
                      • 1 hr 50 min
                    • Grip Strip Podcast Episode 313 - First Time, Long Time
                      Summary

                      The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 313 covers recent NASCAR events, significant race outcomes, and highlights from various motorsport series.

                      Major Points
                      • Hurricane Hocevar wins his first Cup Series race at Talladega amid a major wreck taking out over 60% of the field.
                      • Corey Day secures his first O’Reilly Series win; Sheldon Creed wins the $100K Dash 4 Cash.
                      • Andy Jankowiak wins his first ARCA race; significant performances noted from Cleetus McFarland and Isabella Robusto.
                      • NFL Draft recap includes key team takeaways.
                      • Coverage of various motorsport events: WRC, MotoGP, NHRA, Formula E, and more.
                      • Preview and picks for upcoming Texas NASCAR tripleheader, including Craftsman Trucks, O’Reilly Series, and Cup Series.
                        • 1 hr 24 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…