SpeedFreaks: Biggest Motorsports Show On The Planet

The Freaks go full throttle with a super-sized show highlighting a NASCAR "Race of the Year" contender and a wild weekend at WWT Raceway for the NHRA MidWest Nationals. Chase Elliott wins his way into the Round of 8, but not without another weekend of controversy surrounding Denny Hamlin. Kyle Larson and Greg Anderson are just two of the name to make an appearance on the show and benefit from "SpeedFreaks mojo," while Brittany Force, Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan and Tony Schumacher also check in with Kenny and Crash from St. Louis.

For nearly five decades, the Force family has been the most prominent name on the drag strip in NHRA. But 2026, there will be a massive void. Two-time Top Fuel Champion Brittany Force recently announced she would be stepping away from the driver seat -- at least temporarily -- in anticipation of welcoming her first child into the world. The 39-year-old talks about the difficulty in breaking records this year, now having to step away to start a family. Here's nearly 10 minutes of honest and empowering conversation with one of motorsports' most badass women.

NHRA veteran Shawn Reed rejoins Kenny and Crash weeks removed from his vicious wreck at the NorthWest Nationals ... Hot off his first career Top Fuel victory in his first race back at the track! The former five-time Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Champion shares the most badass comeback story of the year -- across all motorsports -- which found him hoisting his maiden Top Fuel Wally in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Zane Smith drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss his newfound success to close out his his sophomore NASCAR Cup Series campaign as a potential benefactor of the SpeedFreaks mojo! The Front Row Motorsports driver dives into what's been going right for his No. 38 team in the waning stages of the 2025 season and breaks down what was a chaotic race at Bristol Motor Speedway, which led to a podium finish for the 26-year-old.

The Freaks make it their mission to ensure today's show spurs more excitement than NASCAR's Round of 12 opener at New Hampshire. Pick a side, as the crew breaks down a teammate tussle between Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. Is Team Penske officially back in postseason form, following a win by Ryan Blaney and an under-the-radar string of success by him and reigning champ Joey Logano? Also, who has the most punchable face in motorsports? Zane Smith drops by the Lucas Oil Studio, as well as NHRA badasses Brittany Force and Shawn Reed in this redline edition of SpeedFreaks!

Reigning NHRA Funny Car Champion Austin Prock joins Kenny and Cole in the Lucas Oil Studio fashionably late, after being included in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team's pre-race meeting at WWT Raceway. He gives the scoop on his relationship with Kyle Larson and Mr. H, also sharing an inspiring story revolving around team owner John Force as it pertains to his recent string of success in 2025.

All the way from his New York media tour, Alex Palou is back in the Freak Nation, fresh off his third consecutive IndyCar title. The four-time champ gets candid about the relentless pursuit to be always be better and staying grounded in making history. French kissing and social media highlight fatherhood talks for the 28-year-old. He also give his take on IndyCar vs. NASCAR vs. F1 in this 1-on-1 exclusive.

Kenny and Crash catch up with their amigo Daniel Suarez out at Phoenix Raceway ahead of the Championship Ignition Luncheon. The Trackhouse driver opens up about his emotional experience in NASCAR's trip to Mexico City earlier this season and his future in the sport. Would he consider going back down to the Xfinity Series? Who would win in a head-to-head race between Suarez and Pato O'Ward? Would he compete in IndyCar? Escucha y descubre!

Gimmicks? Controversy? The Freaks debate all that and more as it pertains to what was a wild night at Bristol. Crash debriefs, following her trip to Thunder Valley for NASCAR's Round of 16 elimination race. What does the crew make of Mexico City not making the cut for IndyCar's 2026 schedule, as well as Tony Stewart's scary NHRA Top Fuel incident? All will be answered in a jam-packed two-hour show! Stick around for sit downs with IndyCar Champion Alex Palou, Daniel Suarez and Funny Car champ Austin Prock!

Connor Zilisch simply can't be stopped! The generational talent joins Kenny and Cole moments after his win at World Wide Technology Raceway, which happened to be the ninth of his NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie campaign and fourth-in-a-row. Find out just how much fun the 19-year-old is having, if he can comprehend his dominance and the names he's cementing himself among, as well as if he feels he is ready to go racing at the sport's top level in 2026.