PRN - Garage Pass Podcast

Since it’s Christmas we decided to ask NASCAR drivers Bubba Wallace, Chris Buescher, William Byron and Michael McDowell when they were younger what were their favorite gifts. Plus Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. on the one present Santa brought him that changed his life.

Getting ready for Christmas it's chaotic around the Joey Logano house but a lot more quiet for Kyle and Samantha Busch. As for Tyler and Alexa Reddick they're taking a different approach with their young son and growing up in South Florida Ross Chastain family "watered" down their Xmas celebration.

It was pretty great Brad Keselowski this season came in at number eight. He talks about the highlights as both part-owner of RFK Racing and one of its drivers. Plus, along with his family this Christmas instead of staying in the cold Denny Hamlin is apparently going to be working on his tan.

Winning two Cup Series races in 2023, including season-finale at Phoenix, Ross Chastain wound up ninth in the final standings grateful for the victories and well aware of mistakes. Plus when putting up his decorations this year Joey Logano had a "Christmas Vacation" moment.

Making the Playoff Bubba Wallace nearly made it all the way to round three. He talks about being satisfied at finishing 10th in final standings but frustrated at not winning. Plus when it came to his neighborhood's Christmas display contest Joey Logano went all out to grab the win.

It was a roller coaster season for Martin Truex, Jr. He talks about going back to victory lane and winning the Cup Series regular season championship only to stagger to a third round knockout in the Playoff, winding up 11th in the final driver standings.

Continuing our look back at the 2023 Cup Series season perhaps the biggest surprise was defending champion Joey Logano getting knocked out in round one of the Playoff. He wonders what if and tells us what he talked about with teammate Ryan Blaney who took over his title. Plus Speedway Children's Charities hands out big money and Jimmie Johnson has a new crew chief.

In his final season Kevin Harvick went out with his head held high, making the Cup Series Playoff, bringing fans to their feet in leading his final race and told us he ended his storied career satisfied. Plus some quick "lug" notes from Stewart-Haas Racing, Track House Racing and Kaulig Racing.

In his first year with Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch got off to a quick start to easily make the Cup Playoff for the 18th time. "Rowdy" talks about how felt about the season, his frustration at being knocked out in the second round, and how relieved he felt to win early at Fontana.

With a dominant win on the Indy Road Course that never seemed in doubt, Michael McDowell made the Cup Series Playoff for the second time. "McDriver" talks about that victory and the gamble that didn't pay off in the opening round, leading to finishing 15th in the final standings.