The Chase is back and this week on NASCAR Live Wide Open we talk to 2 men who played major roles in that decision. Steve Post talks with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Mark Martin about his vocal role in the process. Steve also chats with NASCAR's Tim Clark who was tasked with leading the playoff committee.

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Monday was a banner day for NASCAR as the return to The Chase format that was used from 2004 through 2013 was announced. We cover it from all angles on this week's NASCAR Live. First, we showcase highlights from the huge announcement. Then, Chase Briscoe joins the show to give us the driver's perspective. Mark Martin, who was on the playoff committee also gives us his thoughts. We then continue to countdown to the Daytona 500 by showcasing the 1981 running of the Great American Race.

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On a brand new edition of NASCAR Live Wide Open Chris Wilner is joined by Patrick Staropoli to hear how he's transitioning from doctor to full time NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Driver.

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Happy New Year! On the first NASCAR Live of 2026 we check in on 2 rookies. First, Jason Toy checks in on Connor Zilisch before he embarks on his maiden voyage in the NASCAR Cup Series. Chris Wilner then sits down with Brenden Queen to discuss his opportunity to run full time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. We also begin our countdown to The Great American Race as Kurt Becker tells the story of the 1976 Daytona 500.

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We open up 2026 by concluding our countdown of the best races of 2025. The top 2 includes a wild finish at Kansas and a Summer Classic in Daytona.

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On this week's show we replay our best interviews and features from 2025. We hear from Carl Edwards fresh off his HOF induction, we celebrate the Wood Brother's 75 years of racing, we relive the Cookout Southern 500 with a NASCAR Live Backtrax and more!

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Merry Christmas! Our countdown of the best races of 2025 continues with some Saturday night short track action and a photo finish in the desert.

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We celebrate the holiday season with the best of NASCAR Live from 2025. On this show we are joined by Ross Chastain and Ricky Rudd. We also count down the top 5 Dale Earnhardt victories that aired on MRN.

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We've reached numbers 6 and 5 in our countdown of the best races to air on MRN in 2025. On this week's show we highlight the final 2 weeks of a thrilling NASCAR Cup Series season.

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This week on NASCAR Live, we conclude our discussion of the Top Ten Stories of 2025, highlighting William Bryon's strong season, the first NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City, and much more.

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