This week Mike, Amanda and Nate revisit the news of the Talladega stage changes, the wrecks at Bristol, the Triple Truck Challenge eligibility, and more Cup drivers in the lower series.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NASCAR EVP Chief Racing Development Officer John Probst joins Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis & Nate Ryan to break down the 2026 rules package and the balance of science vs. art in racing. Plus, an update on the Naval Base Coronado Circuit, Chicagoland’s return, and strategy talk at Talladega—from the approval process to fuel saving and stage-break cautions.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike, Amanda and Nate discuss the performance of the 750 horsepower package at Darlington. They also discuss Corey Heim's eligibility in the Truck series Chase later this fall, and Tyler Reddick's team changing the battery during the race.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the exchange of words between Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain after the race in Las Vegas and the suspension of Daniel Dye after using disparaging comments in a video. They also dive into the speeding penalties from Las Vegas, bringing multiple cars from the same manufacturer back to the R&D center, celebrating on the top of the car and previewed this weekend's activities in Darlington!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike, Amanda and Nate recap the 750 horsepower performance at Phoenix. Mike then explains the difference between the intermediate and short track tapered spacers, and what the loop data defines as a pass during the race.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From pit road spotter to driver of the 48, Myatt Snider hopped in Alex Bowman's car to run hot laps at the end of the race in COTA. Technical Inspector David Green joins Mike, Nate and Amanda to share the checklist that was required to give the 48 team and Myatt Snider the green light to return to the track. Mike also takes us through the conversations among the officials to determine if Myatt Snider would get approved for a Cup series license in this unprecedented situation.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We go behind-the-scenes of NASCAR's weather decision's on Saturday in Atlanta that impacted all three series. In this new season long points format, how do stage finishes get scored if a caution is thrown on the last lap of the stage. Tyler Reddick finished the race without a front right fender. How did the car pass inspection? Carson Hocevar is getting criticized by his fellow competitors for his driving style. How does NASCAR view it? Plus, we turn the page to this weekend COTA and preview track limit changes for 2026 and get set the table for the NCTS debut on the St. Petersburg Street Circuit.

Hosts: NASCAR Competition Communications' Mike Forde & Amanda Ellis + NASCAR.com's Nate Ryan

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All three races at Daytona ended under green even though there was contact coming to the finish. Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the yellow flag philosophy and why we may see cautions at Echopark Speedway for wrecks that are similar to those in Daytona. They also discuss the Tyler Reddick's win, fuel milage during SuperSpeedway races, Alfredo's DQ in the duels and the fan disruption on pit road.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Daytona 500 week! Get set for "The Great American Race" with a deep dive into 2026 rule changes at the Daytona 500 & beyond.

• 1:00 - The Clash review 
• 5:30 - NASCAR's 2026 R&D Center competition briefing
• 17:08 - Daytona 500 qualifying changes 
• 26:30 - Future host sites for The Chase finale 
• 30:00 - NASCAR eyes a Guinness World Record 
• 32:50 - Brad Keselowski cleared for Daytona 500

Hosts: NASCAR Communication's Mike Forde & Amanda Ellis + NASCAR.com's Nate Ryan

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NASCAR Sr. Director of Marketing Services Justin Swilling joins to discuss the impact winter weather will have on The Clash this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Hosts: NASCAR Communication's Mike Forde & Amanda Ellis + NASCAR.com's Nate Ryan

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.