And then it was time to head to the cornfields! After a rare off weekend for all three national NASCAR series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series were ready to get back to racing at Iowa Speedway. ARCA would join the party and kick off the weekend Friday evening, with Carson Brown, Tristan McKee, Max Reaves and the rest of the field ready to battle it out.

Saturday would be the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series turn to take center stage. After picking up the win in the previous race, Carson Kvapil looks to keep his momentum rolling, but Jesse Love, Corey Day, Justin Allgaier and the rest of the field will be looking to knock him off the top spot.

Then on Sunday, it's time for the Cup Series! Ryan Blaney and William Byron will look to return to Victory Lane in Iowa, while Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson and the rest of the field will be ready to put it all on the line at the Iowa Speedway.

Plus, we've got Yellow Flag / Green Flag, Discussions with Dave, Tire Diaries, NASCAR History Time, Paint Scheme of the Week, Fast Davey's Bets, and predictions for the upcoming race at Richmond!

That and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

NASCAR hits the pause button for a summer off weekend, with the Truck, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Cup Series all taking the weekend off before returning to action the following week at Iowa Speedway. But that doesn't mean there's no racing to talk about!

On this episode of Splash of Gas, we recap the ARCA East action from Flat Rock Speedway and break down everything happening around the sport during the summer break.

We've got Yellow Flag / Green Flag, Discussions with Dave, NASCAR History Time, Fast Davey's Bets, and Tire Diaries as we get ready for Iowa.

Plus, Dave gives his Iowa predictions and drivers to watch as NASCAR prepares to get back on track!

The Cup, O'Reilly, and Truck Series may be taking the weekend off, but Splash of Gas is still running full throttle!

All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

We're switching things up on this episode of Splash of Gas with a full-length conversation with Kyle Taraska! Kyle takes us through his journey in racing, from how he first got involved behind the wheel to some of the successes and memorable moments that have shaped his racing career.

Kyle also talks about what it was like racing for Lenny Boyd, his 2026 season so far, and what he hopes to accomplish moving forward. But that's not all — we dive into another major part of Kyle's racing career: spotting.

Kyle explains how he got involved with spotting and what goes into being the voice in a driver's ear during a race. We talk about spotting in general and his experiences working with Trackhouse, Tyler Truex, Paulie Hartwig and others, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at a side of racing that doesn't always get the spotlight.

We also get into the current state of TQ Midget racing, Kyle's future racing goals, and plenty of other racing topics along the way.

From driver to spotter and everything in between, this is a great conversation with someone who has seen racing from several different perspectives.

Don't miss this full-length interview with Kyle Taraska, only on Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

Episode 200 of Splash of Gas — NASCAR Heads to Indianapolis!

What a milestone—Episode 200 of Splash of Gas! Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, and been part of this incredible journey. Now, let's celebrate with one of NASCAR's biggest weekends of the season.

NASCAR heads to Speedway, Indiana, as the ARCA Menards Series, Craftsman Truck Series, Xfinity (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series), and Cup Series all take center stage.

ARCA Menards Series & Truck Series – Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP): Friday night kicks off with a doubleheader at the historic short track of IRP. ARCA gets the action started with talented drivers like Kaden Honeycutt, Max Reaves, and a stacked field looking to grab the checkered flag.

Then it's time for the Truck Series. Can anyone stop the powerhouse Front Row Motorsports team of Chandler Smith and points leader Layne Riggs, or will another contender steal the spotlight under the lights?

O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday's action shifts to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After a heartbreaking finish for Austin Hill at Indy last season, can he bounce back and conquer the Brickyard? He'll have plenty of competition from Brent Crews, Taylor Gray, Justin Allgaier, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, and the rest of the field.

Cup Series – Brickyard 400: Then comes one of NASCAR's true Crown Jewel events—the Brickyard 400. After Bubba Wallace captured an emotional victory and kissed the bricks last year, who will add their name to Indianapolis history this season?

On this special 200th episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:

Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Exclusive interview with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series winner Carson Kvapil

All that and so much more as we celebrate 200 episodes of Splash of Gas! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in over the years—here's to the next 200!

Back to the Roots of NASCAR — North Wilkesboro Returns!

Just like the good ol' days with the good ol' boys, NASCAR heads back to North Wilkesboro Speedway—one of the most historic tracks in the sport. Nestled in the heart of Wilkes County, this place is overflowing with racing tradition, and for the first time since 1996, the NASCAR Cup Series returns for a full points-paying race. If you're a racing fan, it doesn't get much better than this!

The weekend is packed with action from start to finish.

CARS Tour: Friday night kicks things off with a stacked field. Brenden "Butterbean" Queen, Keelan Harvick, Chase Elliott, Corey Heim, and many more will battle it out under the lights at one of short track racing's most iconic venues.

Truck Series: Saturday afternoon belongs to the trucks. Corey Heim, Christopher Bell, Ryan Newman, and Carson Hocevar headline a talented field as they take on the full-time Truck Series contenders in what promises to be another classic North Wilkesboro showdown.

Cup Series: Then it's time for the main event. After serving as the home of the All-Star Race the past several years, North Wilkesboro once again hosts a points-paying NASCAR Cup Series race for the first time in nearly three decades. Who will etch their name into the history books at one of NASCAR's most beloved tracks?

On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:

Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time

And, of course, we'll break down all the biggest storylines, drivers to watch, and everything you need to know heading into one of the most anticipated race weekends of the season.

All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

Double the Tracks, Double the Action!

It's a jam-packed weekend of NASCAR racing as the action is split between two very different race tracks. The ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series head north to the scenic road course of Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, while the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series battle it out under the lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

ARCA Series – Lime Rock Park: The weekend gets underway with the ARCA Menards Series. Can Thomas Annunziata make it back-to-back victories at Lime Rock, or will contenders like Tristen McKee and the rest of the ARCA regulars have something to say about it?

Truck Series: Saturday's Truck Series race is shaping up to be a road course showdown. Will it come down to the young stars Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt, or can veterans Ben Rhodes, Ty Majeski, or Grant Enfinger use their experience to take home the trophy?

O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Meanwhile in Atlanta, the Xfinity Series returns to the high banks. Can Richard Childress Racing continue its superspeedway dominance, or will JR Motorsports rise to the occasion and end RCR's winning streak?

Cup Series: Sunday night brings the NASCAR Cup Series to Atlanta under the lights. The Toyotas have been the class of the field lately—but can anyone slow them down, or will another manufacturer find Victory Lane?

On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:

Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Fast Davey's Bets Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Exclusive interview with Garrett Smithley Drivers to watch and race predictions

With four national series racing at two completely different venues, there's no shortage of storylines this weekend

NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland!

For the first time since 2019, NASCAR is back at the fast 1.5-mile oval of Chicagoland Speedway—and it was well worth the wait! After six years away, the fans packed the grandstands as all three series returned to one of the sport's most exciting intermediate tracks.

ARCA Series: Friday night kicked off the weekend as the ARCA stars took to the track, looking to make the first trip back to Victory Lane at Chicagoland since the series' return.

O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday night belonged to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, where the next generation of NASCAR stars battled under the lights, all hoping to conquer Chicagoland's fast racing grooves.

Cup Series: Then came Sunday's main event—a 400-mile showdown featuring the NASCAR Cup Series. Former Chicagoland winners Denny Hamlin, Alex Bowman, and Brad Keselowski looked to add another trophy to their collection, while the rest of the field hoped to make history by winning NASCAR's long-awaited return to the Windy City area.

On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:

Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Interview with Ben Maier Tire Diaries Drivers to watch and predictions for Atlanta Motor Speedway and Lime Rock Park

All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

NASCAR Heads to Wine Country — Sonoma Weekend Preview!

The road course swing continues as NASCAR stays out west and heads to the rolling hills of Sonoma Raceway. After an unforgettable weekend racing through the streets of Naval Base Coronado, the action shifts to California's wine country for another weekend of lefts and rights.

ARCA West Series: Friday kicks off the weekend as the ARCA West drivers take on the challenging road course, looking to make a statement before the national series hit the track.

O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday belongs to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Road course standouts Connor Zilisch and Shane Van Gisbergen return to battle it out, while Austin Hill looks to keep the momentum rolling after his victory in San Diego. Can the road course specialists continue their dominance, or will one of the series regulars steal the spotlight?

Cup Series: Sunday's main event brings the NASCAR Cup Series to Sonoma, and once again all eyes are on Shane van Gisbergen. Can he continue his road course dominance and return to Victory Lane, or will one of NASCAR's best spoil the party in wine country?

On this episode of Splash of Gas, we cover it all:

Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Fast Davey's Bets Exclusive interview with ARCA driver Lanie Buice Tire Diaries Drivers to watch and predictions for NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway

All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

Patriotic Racing Takes Over San Diego — Episode 2!

There was simply too much action from the streets of Naval Base Coronado to fit into one episode, so we're back with Episode 2!

If you missed it, be sure to check out Episode 1, where we recapped the Truck Series race, the ARCA action from Berlin Raceway, and sat down with Truck Series driver Nathan Nicholson.

Now it's time to dive into everything that happened with the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR Cup Series—and what a weekend it was! Manhole covers coming loose, a fan making their way onto the race track, massive crashes, late-race drama, and nonstop action made this one of the wildest weekends of the season.

O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday's race featured an incredible mix of young stars and veteran talent. Could rising drivers like Brent Crews, Taylor Gray, Carson Kvapil, and Austin Green steal the spotlight, or would veterans Austin Hill and Justin Allgaier once again show why they're among the series' best?

Cup Series: Then came the main event—the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race on the streets of Naval Base Coronado. All eyes were on road course aces Shane van Gisbergen and rookie sensation Connor Zilisch, but with a field this deep, anyone had a shot at making history.

On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:

Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Exclusive interview with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Sheldon Creed, fresh off racing in San Diego—including his thoughts on the fan who made their way onto the race course! Predictions for Sonoma Raceway

All that and so much more as we wrap up an unforgettable weekend of patriotic racing from the streets of San Diego on this episode of Splash of Gas!

NASCAR Invades San Diego — Street Racing on a Naval Base!

As NASCAR continues the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the sport heads west to San Diego for one of the most unique weekends of the season.

For the first time, all three national series take on a temporary street course laid out across Naval Base Coronado, creating an incredible backdrop for a weekend of racing.

With so much action to cover, we're bringing you two episodes this week!

On Episode 1, we focus on the Truck Series, as they were first to hit the streets on Friday. From the tight corners to the heavy braking zones, we'll break down all the action, key moments, and storylines from the truck race.

But that wasn't the only racing action last weekend.

The ARCA Series was also in action at Berlin Raceway, and we'll recap everything that happened there as well.

On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:

Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week — Part 1 Interview with Truck Series driver Nathan Nicholson, fresh off competing in San Diego

All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

And be sure to tune into Episode 2, where we'll cover all the action from the Xfinity (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) and Cup Series races from the streets of San Diego.