Mike, Amanda, and Nate dive into Mike's experience during the Mexico City race weekend, where NASCAR visited the famed Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the first time. The team discusses travel issues, Hocevar's eventful weekend, what was learned from this weekend's race in Mexico, and the potential for NASCAR's return next year. Strap in for this week's edition of Hauler Talk!

Mike's Mexico experience 1:05.431

Travel issues 5:35.344

Weekend schedule rearranged 12:13.542

Hocevar vs Stenhouse 19:06.927

Hocevar caution 20:39.359

Zane Smith DVP 26:12.886

Larson's fastest lap 28:37.384

Mexico's future 35:15.244

Additions to future road courses 38:14.189

Denny Hamlin's waiver 42:50.873

Bowman's clearance to race 50:48.914

Pocono preview 52:33.781

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Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan recap one of the highest-rated races of the season at Michigan and then turn their attention to a historic weekend in Mexico City. NASCAR VP of Event Experience Michael Verlatti joins the show to discuss what to expect at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

RUNDOWN:

• 0:45 Bowman wreck
• 7:47: Hamlin penalty close call
• 11:25: Elliott penalty reversal
• 17:10: Keselowski speeding discrepancy
• 23:56: Dodge returns to Nascar
• 30:43: New engine dyno at R&D
• 32:58: Mexico City transportation process
• 35:48: Mexico City layout
• 40:35: Rain tires in Mexico
• 45:02: Michael Verlatti joins
• 47:29: Behind the scenes of the Dodge announcement
• 51:06: Verlatti's favorite experience he's created
• 54:27: Pre-Race entertainment
• 57:04: Where do the ideas come from?
• 1:00:04: Fan experience in Mexico
• 1:02:50: Chicago event experience

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Mike, Amanda, and Nate discuss this past weekend's events in Nashville, the penalty to the 16 Kaulig team, and the presence of any aero changes for Michigan. Then, Tom Bryant, VP of Racing Operations, joins to discuss the challenges and logistics of taking the industry to Mexico City.

Time Codes:

1:22: Nashville recap

3:50: Kaulig Penalty

13:01: Logano crew no penalty on pit road

14:53: Are cars full of fuel to start the race?

19:20: Are there changes to Michigan's aero package?

23:01: Discussing the in-season challenge

26:49: Tom Bryant joins and talks about what it takes to bring NASCAR to Mexico

29:55: Who does NASCAR work with to make going international possible

35:05: Preparing for Mexico while in Michigan

37:57: What was learned from previous Xfinity races in Mexico

43:11: Any concerns on making it to Pocono on time?

44:01: Travelling together

46:57: Final thoughts

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Mike, Amanda, and Nate delve into the logistics of Kyle Larson's Double attempt, the great racing delivered on Sunday night during the Coca-Cola 600, possibly adding more horsepower in the future, and the conditions for the international provisional.

Time Codes:

0:46: Larson's Double reactions

3:37: Raceday details for teams and media members

8:59: The possibility of delaying the Coca-Cola 600 for Larson

10:28: Logistics of completing the Double

15:02: Prime's first Cup Series race

19:50: How good was the on-track product

27:09: More horsepower in the future?

31:25: International Provisional

35:56: Nashville Preview

37:17: Earhardt episode discussion

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Mike, Nate, and Amanda talk about the successes and controversies from the All-Star weekend at North Wilkesboro. Then Jimmie Johnson joins to talk Kyle Larson's Double, Jimmie's career, his experience as an owner of Legacy Motor Club, and Hall of Fame.

• 0:42: Hall of Fame results
• 5:50: Looking back at Wilkesboro
• 11:59: Preece choose box
• 18:41: Reaction to the promoters caution
• 21:30: Possibility of North Wilkesboro getting a points race
• 26:16: Riley Herbst caution
• 29:32: Jimmie Johnson joins the show
• 35:58: Jimmie's view on Indycar physicality
• 39:24: Prime Jimmie trying the Double
• 41:09: Importance of Larson running well
• 42:16: Larson and Cliff Daniels combination
• 44:29: Prime Larson to prime Johnson comparison
• 48:08: Tom Brady in the two-seater Indycar
• 50:47: Challenges as an owner
• 54:58: Viewing the sport as an owner
• 57:41: Discussing Jimmie's 700th start
• 59:32: How to act towards the media as a driver
• 1:04:35: NASCAR Hall of Fame experience
• 1:08:22: What makes a first ballot Hall of Famer
• 1:09:51: Dale Earnhardt's legacy
• 1:13:12: Feeling equal to Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty
• 1:14:31 Star power vs parity
• 1:16:11: Jimmie Johnson's travels abroad
• 1:18:02: Show close

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BREAKING: The No. 17 is penalized after R&D center teardown. NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran has the details!

NASCAR Communication Directors Mike Forde & Amanda Ellis are joined by NASCAR dot com reporter Nate Ryan to break down officiating and competition decisions at Kansas Speedway. Amanda takes you inside the room for optional drivers meeting at Kansas. Plus, rules and format for the 2025 All-Star race at North Wilkesboro & Nate's latest piece for dot com on Christopher & Morgan Bell.

RUNDOWN:

• 0:05: Chris Buescher & No.17 team penalized after R&D inspection
• 5:30: Kyle Larson wins at Kanas
• 8:00: Inside the Driver's Meeting
• 17:20: Truck race penalties from Kansas
• 20:45: Was there an advantage to Layne Riggs truck?
• 22:30: CUP Series Kansas recap. Addressing tire pressure
• 40:15: All-Star race preview
• 52:15: Full Speed discussion and Nate’s dot com story

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Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan discuss NASCAR's Championship weekend returning to Miami. Plus, a Texas recap & Full Speed Season 2 preview with NASCAR VP of Content John Dahl.

• 0:00: Welcome to the show!
• 2:00: Restart review protocols
• 9:00: Free pass eligibility
• 11:00: Texas track surface
• 16:50: Listening to driver feedback
• 29:20: Homestead Championship dates
• 45:15: Kansas preview
• 48:38: NASCAR VP of Content John Dahl discusses Full Speed Season 2

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Welcome to Hauler Talk, now on the NASCAR YouTube page! Hauler Talk is NASCAR's new podcast that takes you inside the sport like never before.

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

Guest: Chase Brashears, NASCAR Director of Track Services

RUNDOWN:

• (01:00) Joey Logano & Ryan Preece DQ'd after post-race inspection at Talladega
• (10:30) Christopher Bell’s hard hit leads to changes to Talladega's inside wall
• (13:00) Safety on pit road: No. 77 tire carrier stuck by No. 21
• (20:00) Wreck entering pit road. Can NASCAR do anything to avoid these accidents?
• (25:00) Addressing the "run what you've brung" All-Star race controversy
• (44:00) Chase Brashears, Director of NASCAR Track Services explains everything that goes into responding to an on-track incident

Subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts!

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After taking a week off the Hauler Talk crew looks back at the racing from Bristol, the penalties from Rockingham and discuss the two big announcements from this week.

• 2:46 Bristol tire discussion
• 14:33 Potential short track changes
• 16:00 Looking back at Rockingham
• 24:00 How to curb not passing inspection
• 26:30 History of the inspection process
• 33:57 HOF nominations
• 41:30 All-Star Race format
• 49:43 Remembering Jon Edwards and Al Pearce

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Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis & Nate Ryan discuss all things Darlington and welcome Executive Director of the NASCAR Alumni Network Amber Wells to the show.

• Denny Hamlin did not speed during his "money stop" at Darlington
• Addressing wifi issues for spotters at Darlington
• How was the No. 5 late wreck viewed by NASCAR officials?
• Why NASCAR's new remote Race Control is a game changer
• Should there be a time limit on the new DVP rules after Larson returned 160 laps down?
• What was said at the Xfinity Series all-driver meeting?
• It's Bristol, baby! NASCAR is using PJ1 Trackbite. What is it?
• (31:22) Amber Wells interview on Throwback Weekend, NASCAR Alumni Network, Hall of Fame & her experience being on the plane that Captain Sully landed in the Hudson River.

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