Younger drivers are complicating Ryan Newman search for a new Cup Series ride. Plus the latest NASCAR news, Crew Chief Cliff Daniels raves about his driver Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski jokes about leaving Roger Penske without getting fired.

NASCAR has come up with a short track format for the shootout in the L.A. Coliseum with Front Row Motorsports staying a two-car Cup team. Plus, the last two seasons have been incredible for Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin on why he came up just short again.

He had tears after winning the Cup Series Championship at Phoenix but Kyle Larson said that was nothing new. Plus Brad Keselowski day one at Roush Fenway Racing while Chase Elliott and Martin Truex, Jr. joke about a damaged car looking "sexy".

With a great late race pit stop Kyle Larson wins his first Cup Series Championship and 14th for Rick Hendrick. Also hear from the other three title contenders Martin Truex, Jr., Denny Hamlin, and Chase Elliott and the new Xfinity Series Champion Daniel Hemric.

Going into the Phoenix finale, hear from Cup Series title contenders Chase Elliott, Martin Truex, Jr., Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin who's still mad about getting dumped by Alex Bowman at Martinsville. Plus Rick Hendrick and Xfinity Series championship hopeful A.J. Allmendinger.

Overcoming adversity Chase Elliott heading to Phoenix with another championship opportunity with teammate Kyle Larson looking for a first title. Brad Keselowski leaves Penske HQ for the final time. Plus updates on Denny Hamlin charter search and Ryan Blaney beard.

Joe Gibbs and Rick Hendrick weigh in on what happened last Sunday between their two drivers Denny Hamlin and Alex Bowman. Plus the latest NASCAR news and a "can't wait for deer hunting" Martin Truex, Jr.

They don't agree on much but Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott have both come to realize Kyle Larson is the man to beat. Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano talk about missing the final four while Alex Bowman admits Martinsville's grandfather clock trophy might not fit in his house.

At Martinsville, Alex Bowman does a spin and win on Denny Hamlin, who still makes the Championship Four. Kyle Busch unhappy with Brad Keselowski, who failed to make the cut and some boos that won't keep Chase Elliott up at night.

Martinsville Speedway Sunday is final cut off race with seven drivers fighting for three positions in Championship Four. Going in hear from Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex, Jr. with Brad Keselowski unconcerned someone else's payback will wind up costing him a chance for the title.