Monday Morning Donuts

Parker Kligerman made it back from South Florida and joined Carolyn to react to Joey Logano's Championship-clinching victory at Miami. Who were the big winners and losers from Championship weekend and did we start of a rivalry that could define a generation?

A great listen to wrap up the 2018 season.

Carolyn is joined by Parker Kligerman to discuss the elimination race at Phoenix won by Kyle Busch. A race that also set the Championship 4 as Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick join Joey Logano in the Championship race this Sunday at Miami. First, they talk about the legend and legacy of Hall of Famer David Pearson, who passed away Monday at the age of 83.

After successfully completing all 26.2 miles of the NYC Marathon, Carolyn Manno was out of the studio for a well-deserved day off. Supersubs Parker Kligerman and Nate Ryan came off the bench to host the pod. They discuss the difference between the "haves" and "have nots" in NASCAR and how lower-funded teams deal with racing against powerhouses like Hendrick, Gibbs, Penske & Stewart-Haas. They also examine Kevin Harvick's dominant performance at Texas and how his win affects the current Playoff picture. Plus, Parker and Nate talk about the response from drivers about the changes at Texas following last year's re-pave. Lastly, they'll look ahead to the season's penultimate race at the new-look ISM Raceway at Phoenix.

Kyle Petty joins Carolyn to discuss the ending of the Round of 8 opener at Martinsville Speedway. Joey Logano secured a spot in the Championship 4 by putting the bumper to Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap causing wide-spread reaction on social media. Was the move fair or foul? KP gives his take on Joey's move and how will this race affect the rest of the Playoffs? Plus, Carolyn and Kyle talk about Jimmie Johnson's new sponsorship deal and the impact it will have on the 48 team.

NBCSports.com's Nate Ryan joined Carolyn to discuss what happened in the elimination race at Kansas Speedway. Which drivers had their title hopes dashed and who is moving forward? Plus, what can we expect to see at Martinsville? Nate and Carolyn also have a very entertaining discussion about the partnership between Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus as the two prepare to part ways at the end of the year. It's a can't miss conversation!

Nate Ryan of NBCSports.com and the host of the NASCAR on NBC Podcast joins Carolyn to talk about Sunday's race at Talladega. They react to Aric Almirola's first win in over four years, Kyle Larson's critical comments aimed towards his own team, and NASCAR's decision not to throw the caution flag for the crash that took place on the final lap. They also look ahead to the upcoming elimination race at Kansas. Who still stay and who will go as the race to Miami gets cut down to eight drivers.

Parker Kligerman joins Carolyn to talk about the wild ending at Dover that saw Chase Elliott take the checkered flag and secure a spot in the Round of 8. It was a race, for the most part, dominated by Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin Harvick and Aric Almirola. They also discuss what to expect for the upcoming race weekend at Talladega, and the effect NASCAR's most unpredictable track will have on the Playoffs. Parker gives first-hand knowledge on how to be successful at Talladega, a place where's earned a pair of wins in the Camping World Truck Series.

Carolyn Manno talks to NASCAR’s newest sensation, 17-year old Toyota driver Hailie Deegan.

Deegan made national headlines with her victory in the K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho. In doing so, she became the first woman to win a race in series history. They also discuss what it's like growing up as the daughter of action sports legend Brian Deegan, and the support she receives from her family. Plus, Hailie talks about her racing influences and what it is like being a young woman achieving success in the male-dominated sport of NASCAR.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett joins Carolyn Manno to discuss Sunday's epic finish at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL which saw Ryan Blaney benefit from the crash between Jimmie Johnson and Martin Truex Jr. on the final corner of the race. A move that not only led to Blaney's first win of the year, but a three-way tie for the final two Playoff spots that resulted in the 7-time Monster Energy Series champion being eliminated from the Playoffs.

Parker Kligerman & Landon Cassill join Carolyn Manno to discuss this past weekend's action at Richmond where Kyle Busch secured his Round of 12 ticket by earning his 50th Cup Series win. Together, they look at the current Playoff landscape and the drivers they think have the best chance of moving forward. Plus, they talk about the latest Silly Season news, including Ryan Newman's move to Roush Fenway Racing for the 2019 season.