Before the green flag drops at Daytona, the Inside the Race crew covers everything you need to know about the 2026 NASCAR season. Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty, and special guest, two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, look ahead and discuss all of the offseason changes to the sport, including the return of The Chase.

ITR also breaks down the schedule for the Daytona 500 and Speedweeks, and discusses Denny Hamlin’s championship contention status, this year’s breakout drivers, Connor Zilisch’s first season in the Cup Series, and more.

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Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty react to a wild Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium! Ryan Preece outlasted the field for his first win in a Cup car on a night where weather, tempers, and chaos were abundant.

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In a special edition of “Inside the Race,” Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte and Kim Coon react to NASCAR’s updated championship format. The trio provides in-depth analysis of the new 10-race Cup Series postseason. Also, Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s EVP and Chief Venue and Racing Innovation Officer, as well as multi-time Cup champions Joey Logano and Jimmie Johnson, share their perspectives on the changes. 

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Kyle Larson claimed his second Bill France Cup, outlasting Denny Hamlin and the rest of the Championship 4 at Phoenix. Steve Letarte & Alex Weaver are joined by Champions Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels and Jeff Gordon. Plus, Jeff Burton, Kyle Petty and Mamba Smith share their instant reactions and unpack all the action from Phoenix Raceway. The crew analyzes every pivotal moment from the season finale — from strategy calls to on-track drama — and crowns the sport’s newest champion.

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The final hurdle to Phoenix was overcome by William Byron, who clinched his third-straight Championship 4 berth. Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver react live from Martinsville Speedway to Byron, Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports’ big day, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano’s missed opportunity with Team Penske, and the finalized Championship 4 field.

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Chase Briscoe clinched his first-ever Championship 4 spot after beating out the playoff field at Talladega. Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty unpack a busy YellaWood 500 that saw Chase Elliott exit early, Kyle Larson run out of gas late, and two JGR drivers punch their ticket to the championship race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

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Las Vegas marked Denny Hamlin's 60th career win, the 10th-most victories all-time in NASCAR Cup Series history. Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver, Jeff Burton & Kyle Petty react to Hamlin's win in a critical playoff race, Ryan Blaney and William Byron's setbacks, and what the final two races of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Round of 8 means for the field.

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Shane van Gisbergen toughed out a hard-fought win at the Charlotte Roval, beating Kyle Larson and others as four more playoff drivers hit the chopping block. Steve Letarte, Mamba Smith, and Todd Gordon share their instant reactions to the NASCAR Cup Series playoff cutoff race, Ross Chastain’s wild finish, and Joey Logano sneaking his way into the next round. Plus, SVG joins the show to break down his road course dub.

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The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Kansas Speedway finished with flare. Chase Elliott secured a berth into the Round of 8 after winning an intense final-lap battle against Denny Hamlin. Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver react to the sensational finish, Zane Smith's scary flip, Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace and others' performances and more. Plus, special guest Joey Logano joins the show!

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New Hampshire took center stage in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff as the Round of 12 commenced in Loudon. Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver and Adam Alexander share their instant reactions to Ryan Blaney's victory, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs' tense on-track moment and what it means for JGR and more on Inside the Race.

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