September 24, 2025

S3E35: John Hunter Nemechek joins the show to break down team mate beef, Next Gen Challenges, racing for Jimmie Johnson, and the dynamics of todays racing

1 hour 18 minutes

John Hunter Nemechek joins Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill for a candid, wide-ranging episode. They break down John Hunter’s recent Cup Series performances, the technical challenges of the Next Gen car, and the razor-thin margins in today’s NASCAR. The trio debates the Denny Hamlin–Ty Gibbs teammate clash, team culture shifts, and the importance of authenticity in driver interviews. They also touch on crew chief changes, TV ratings, and F1’s rising cost cap, sprinkle in some lighthearted hypotheticals, and offer insights into career moves across NASCAR and IndyCar. It’s an honest, fun, and insightful look at modern motorsports.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

03:54 - Nemechek’s Recent Cup Series Wreck

06:42 - Challenges of the Next Gen Car

10:51 - Team Dynamics & Legacy Motor Club Culture

12:10 - Jimmie Johnson as an Owner

15:46 - Denny Hamlin vs. Ty Gibbs Incident

31:18 - Team Penske’s Dominance at Loudon & Phoenix

36:07 - Corey Lajoie’s Career Choices

40:46 - Legacy Motor Club vs RWR Lawsuit Resolved

43:57 - Cup Series TV Ratings decline & Social Media

49:56 - Crew Chief Silly Season: Randall Burnett Leaves RCR

54:55 - Kyle Busch’s Struggles with Next Gen Car

1:00:44 - Formula 1 Baku GP Recap

1:05:02 - F1 Cost Cap Increase & Economics

1:08:18 - IndyCar Silly Season & Driver News

1:09:23 - Dream F1 Tracks for NASCAR Drivers

1:11:31 - Race Picks for Upcoming Weekend

1:13:59 - PR Lap

1:17:24 - Outro

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