After a full year of racing, NASCAR crowns Kyle Larson as champion — but not everyone’s celebrating. Todd Lewis dives into why the 2025 season ended on a sour note, from playoff flaws and overtime chaos to the growing fan frustration that’s reshaping stock car racing.

The NASCAR Cup Series season is officially over, but Todd Lewis isn’t satisfied. In this episode of Speed Chronicles, he breaks down how Kyle Larson’s championship win — while legitimate — exposes deep cracks in NASCAR’s current playoff and points system.

Todd questions the logic behind stage racing, NASCAR overtime, and the “Game 7 moment” mentality that’s turning authentic competition into a made-for-TV spectacle. He draws comparisons to other sports, explains why “green-flag finishes” shouldn’t dictate race structure, and highlights how these manufactured moments hurt the sport’s integrity.

From Connor Zilich’s dominant yet unrewarded Xfinity season to Denny Hamlin’s lost title in Phoenix, this episode explores how arbitrary rules and eliminations have left fans — and even drivers — unsatisfied. Todd also looks ahead to what changes might come after the season-ending meetings and lawsuits, plus updates across F1, IndyCar, and the business side of motorsport.

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After a full year of racing, NASCAR crowns Kyle Larson as champion — but not everyone’s celebrating. Todd Lewis dives into why the 2025 season ended on a sour note, from playoff flaws and overtime chaos to the growing fan frustration that’s reshaping stock car racing.

The NASCAR Cup Series season is officially over, but Todd Lewis isn’t satisfied. In this episode of Speed Chronicles, he breaks down how Kyle Larson’s championship win — while legitimate — exposes deep cracks in NASCAR’s current playoff and points system.

Todd questions the logic behind stage racing, NASCAR overtime, and the “Game 7 moment” mentality that’s turning authentic competition into a made-for-TV spectacle. He draws comparisons to other sports, explains why “green-flag finishes” shouldn’t dictate race structure, and highlights how these manufactured moments hurt the sport’s integrity.

From Connor Zilich’s dominant yet unrewarded Xfinity season to Denny Hamlin’s lost title in Phoenix, this episode explores how arbitrary rules and eliminations have left fans — and even drivers — unsatisfied. Todd also looks ahead to what changes might come after the season-ending meetings and lawsuits, plus updates across F1, IndyCar, and the business side of motorsport.

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Formula 1’s championship picture just changed — and Lando Norris is on top. Todd Lewis breaks down McLaren’s mid-season surge, Max Verstappen’s fading title hopes, and Oscar Piastri’s struggle to adapt. Plus: controversial F1 officiating, track-safety scares, NASCAR’s Phoenix finale, the latest on the NASCAR–teams lawsuit, and fresh news from NASCAR Canada and the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.In this week’s Speed Chronicles, Todd Lewis dives into a whirlwind stretch of motorsport headlines. Lando Norris leads the F1 championship after a flawless weekend in Mexico, while teammate Oscar Piastri grapples with pressure and car-development changes. Todd questions FIA consistency after Lewis Hamilton’s penalty, track-marshal incidents, and a chaotic late-race Virtual Safety Car.He also previews the NASCAR season finale in Phoenix, explains how legal battles between NASCAR and its teams could reshape the sport, and celebrates Riverside Speedway’s return date for NASCAR Canada 2026. The show wraps with congratulations to the 2025 Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame inductees — a reminder of the people and stories fueling Canadian racing history.Like, share, and subscribe for weekly motorsports insight — Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and more — every Wednesday on Rev TV Canada and your favourite podcast platform.

Red Bull and Max Verstappen are back in form, closing the gap in the Formula 1 Championship after dominant performances in Austin. Todd Lewis breaks down how McLaren’s internal drama, Apple’s blockbuster Formula 1 streaming deal, and NASCAR’s playoff controversies are reshaping motorsport’s biggest storylines this week.

This week on Speed Chronicles, Todd Lewis says, “Don’t call it a comeback”—but Max Verstappen’s return to form certainly feels like one. After winning both the sprint and the Grand Prix in Austin, Red Bull is back in the title conversation, narrowing the gap with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as Formula 1 heads to Mexico.

Todd dives into McLaren’s communication problem, analyzing how team dynamics and public statements could derail their title hopes. Plus, a lighter moment from the U.S. Grand Prix: a $50,000 fine for a Red Bull crew member who tried to rip off McLaren’s grid tape.

Then, big business news—Formula 1 officially partners with Apple TV in a record-breaking 5-year deal starting in 2026. Todd explores what this means for streaming, accessibility, and audience growth in the U.S.

The episode wraps with updates from NASCAR’s playoff run heading into Martinsville and Phoenix, frustrations over overtime rules, and thoughts on the Canadian Grand Prix expanding its entertainment lineup for 2025.

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NASCAR playoffs momentum, Denny Hamlin’s 60th win at Las Vegas, IMSA’s sellout finale at Road Atlanta, F1 at COTA, and key IndyCar and NASCAR Canada updates—plus a reality check on the 750-hp Cup package.

This week’s Speed Chronicles zeroes in on results that matter and the storylines behind them. Denny Hamlin’s Las Vegas victory marks career win number 60 and locks him into the Championship 4. Todd argues the Kansas move on Bubba Wallace was about racing for the win, not controversy, and points to Hamlin’s emotion and resilience amid an ongoing NASCAR lawsuit narrative.

Could Las Vegas host the season finale? Todd makes the case: big city, show business atmosphere, awards-week convenience—cool desert nights aside. On rules, Steve O’Donnell’s note about raising Cup cars to ~750 horsepower is welcome, but it won’t fix every short-track and aero issue by itself. Todd also shares why Dale Jr.’s broadcaster role works for NASCAR while rarely being sharply critical.

IMSA’s Road Atlanta weekend delivered packed crowds and great racing across WeatherTech, Michelin Pilot, and MX-5 Cup. Early schedule releases and full fields keep momentum high. F1 heads to COTA with Austin’s unique track character and festival vibe. On IndyCar, Renus VeeKay to Juncos Hollinger is confirmed; Devlin DeFrancesco’s multi-year deal coexists with team interest in Mick Schumacher after a strong test.

Looking ahead, NASCAR goes to Talladega and TV will lean into “big one” talk, but Todd calls for more focus on the racing itself. In Canada, Calabogie will be repaved for 2026 with NASCAR Canada slated to return, and discussions continue with the Ontario Honda Dealers and Indy Markham.

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Legal drama meets the racetrack in this week’s Speed Chronicles. Todd Lewis breaks down the latest twists in the NASCAR charter lawsuit, the Alex Palou contract dispute, and how these high-stakes cases could reshape the business of motorsport. Plus, McLaren clinches another F1 Manufacturers’ Championship, and NASCAR heads to Vegas as the playoffs roll on.

With the racing season winding down, the real action is happening off the track. Todd explores how multimillion-dollar lawsuits are testing relationships, revealing team politics, and forcing change behind the scenes. From NASCAR’s push to settle its charter dispute before exposing internal finances, to the Ganassi vs. Palou legal battle that could set new precedents for driver contracts, it’s a week where the legal brief is just as important as the race brief.

On the competition side, McLaren celebrates back-to-back titles in Formula One, while Max Verstappen’s championship hopes remain on shaky ground. Todd also looks ahead to IMSA’s finale at Road Atlanta, shares insight into the upcoming NASCAR Canada schedule, and speculates about the series possibly joining the Markham Indy event.

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NASCAR’s Kansas overtime drama, Bubba Wallace vs. Denny Hamlin, and Chase Elliott’s bold Hail Mary highlight this week’s Speed Chronicles. Plus, a Canadian NASCAR history moment, Grosjean and Hinchcliffe’s Haas F1 test, and IndyCar news on Mick Schumacher.

October racing brings heated finales and off-season intrigue. In this episode, Todd Lewis breaks down the controversial Kansas Cup finish where NASCAR’s green-white-checkered rules stirred debate. Was Denny Hamlin at fault? Or was it just hard racing with Bubba Wallace? Chase Elliott’s gamble with fresh tires turned the final lap upside down.

We revisit a forgotten milestone: Earl Ross, still the only Canadian to win a NASCAR Cup race back in 1974. From there, we shift gears to Formula 1 where Romain Grosjean and James Hinchcliffe tested with Haas, a symbolic return for both after near-career-ending crashes.

Todd also shares insights on NASCAR’s new “Hell Yeah” branding, IndyCar sniffing around Cleveland again, and the buzz around Mick Schumacher’s upcoming IndyCar test. With F1 back in Singapore and NASCAR headed to Charlotte’s Roval, there’s no shortage of storylines to fuel debate and passion.

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NASCAR Canada’s season finale, officiating standards, and what’s next for the schedule—plus F1 Baku, McLaren’s pit stop woes, IMSA’s Brickyard win, and early IndyCar moves.

Todd recaps the NASCAR Canada season wrap at Autodrome Montmagny, highlighting Marc-Antoine Camirand’s second straight title and three championships in four years. He digs into the “bump-and-run” debate—arguing drivers race to the standard that’s enforced—and why he’d still prefer more side-by-side, clean battles like DJ Kennington vs. Donald Theetge.

He addresses why Quebec hosts so many well-attended events, the limitations for Ontario ovals (facilities and pit lane realities), and which venues feel essential going forward (CTMP, Calabogie, GP3R, Chaudière, Momany). He floats ideas like double-header weekends and makes the case to finalize a NASCAR return to the Markham Indy in 2026.

On the growth front: the series needs more cars, more funding, and more emerging drivers racing full-time. Then it’s over to F1 in Baku: Max on pole and in control, Oscar Piastri’s nightmare weekend, and missed chances for Lando Norris—plus a call for McLaren to sort front-axle pit issues. Todd touches on Christian Horner’s reported departure settlement and muses about a potential TV role. He closes with a salute to Azerbaijan’s stirring anthem performance, IMSA’s Brickyard result with an eye to Petit Le Mans, and Dale Coyne’s early IndyCar driver news.

Chapters

00:02 – Hook: another season concludes

00:09 – NASCAR Canada finale & Camirand’s back-to-back title

01:37 – Officiating, “bump-and-run,” and racing standards

03:22 – Event wrap, Quebec vs. Ontario venue debate

04:14 – Why some Ontario ovals aren’t a fit right now

05:41 – Looking toward 2026: CTMP, Calabogie, GP3R, Chaudière, Momany

06:35 – Make Markham Indy happen in 2026

07:46 – The car-count problem and young driver pipeline

09:35 – F1 Baku: Verstappen in control; Piastri’s tough weekend

11:36 – McLaren pit stop issues; missed chance for Norris

12:37 – Horner settlement talk & broadcast speculation

13:36 – Should pre-race shows air national anthems?

14:57 – IMSA Brickyard result; eyes on Petit Le Mans

15:27 – IndyCar note and wrap

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Best racing of the year? Todd makes the case with a clean, hard-fought NASCAR Canada finish at Delaware Speedway—then contrasts it with Bristol’s caution-heavy “manufactured drama,” breaks down IndyCar’s newly shuffled schedule, and closes with smart F1 calendar notes.

Todd opens with a bold claim: the most compelling racing he’s seen all season came from the NASCAR Canada Series at Delaware Speedway—specifically the late-race fight between D.J. Kennington and Donald Theetge. It was intense, side-by-side, and—crucially—clean. No punts, no wrecks, just two drivers emptying the tank and letting talent decide the outcome. That, Todd argues, is what fans want at every position on the track: genuine battles for P1 or P15 that reward racecraft, not shortcuts.

From there, he contrasts Delaware’s organic drama with NASCAR at Bristol, where the Next Gen car, track changes, and aggressive tire strategies produced 14 cautions and long stretches of slowdown. Strategy has its place, but when tire and fuel conservation overshadow hard charging, the product suffers. He even notes a humorous moment—Denny Hamlin choosing the “Law & Order” theme as walk-up music amid his ongoing lawsuit—before pivoting to IndyCar’s newly released schedule.

IndyCar drops Thermal and Iowa, returns Laguna Seca as the finale on Labor Day weekend, moves Nashville to capitalize on a World Cup window, and compresses a busy March (St. Pete, Phoenix, Arlington, Barber). Todd likes parts of it but sees room for growth—more marquee venues, better cadence, and deeper digital engagement (a point echoed in Zak Brown’s recent letter). He wraps with F1: Canada gets a sprint race and a 4:00 p.m. ET Canadian GP start time that neatly aligns with the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s evening event, setting up a tidy triple-header Sunday.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Speed Chronicles

01:06 Highlighting the Best Racing of the Year

02:50 The NASCAR Canada Series Experience

05:45 Analyzing the NASCAR Race at Bristol

08:38 IndyCar Schedule Changes and Insights

10:45 Formula One Updates and Conclusion

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IndyCar’s Toronto move to Markham, McLaren’s team-orders debate, and a big Bristol weekend in NASCAR headline this fast-paced episode of Speed Chronicles—plus shoutouts, schedule watch, and why change after 40 years takes time.

This week, Todd unpacks the ripple effects of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy moving from Toronto to Markham. From grandstand layouts and ticket accommodations to transit and timelines, there’s a lot still to come—and a new routine to build after four decades in one place. He flags ongoing schedule chatter but avoids speculation until it’s official.

On the F1 front, Max Verstappen controlled the race while McLaren’s late call to swap Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris sparked fair debate. Todd sees both sides but argues the team made the right call given the day’s pace and the current points situation.

NASCAR talk centers on rising star Connor Zilich’s heater and veteran Denny Hamlin’s fifth win of the season—impressive at 44 and even more notable amid the 23XI–NASCAR legal backdrop. With Cup, Xfinity (soon to be O’Reilly), and Trucks all at Bristol, Todd tips it as a can’t-miss weekend and salutes Trayton Lapsovich on his Truck Series debut. Closer to home, NASCAR Canada hits Delaware Speedway for a critical doubleheader as contenders hunt for a tighter championship fight before the finale.

Chapters

0:01 – Welcome + big engagement shoutouts

0:37 – Toronto Indy → Indy Markham: what changes and what’s next

1:04 – Tickets, grandstands, transit, and schedule watch

2:24 – Why change after 40 years is hard (and worth building on)

2:54 – F1 recap: Verstappen control, McLaren team orders

3:50 – Norris vs. Piastri: fairness, pace, and points

6:07 – NASCAR: Connor Zilich’s rise

7:41 – Denny Hamlin’s surge and the lawsuit backdrop

10:51 – Awards-season awkwardness if Hamlin wins?

11:18 – Bristol triple bill + Trayton Lapsovich debut

11:36 – NASCAR Canada at Delaware: car count and title tension

12:05 – Wrap and thanks

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