This week, Michael Shelton delivers the final episode of The Checkered Flag Podcast for 2021 as he recaps the final races of the season in NASCAR and World of Outlaws while also looking ahead to this weekend's action in Formula 1 and NHRA.

You'll also hear from the new NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Larson along with his car's owner, Rick Hendrick. In addition, you'll also hear from the new NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion Daniel Hemric, along with this year's NASCAR Cup runner-up Martin Truex Jr. and NASCAR Xfinity Series runner-up Austin Cindric.

This week, Michael Shelton gets you ready for NASCAR Championship weekend at Phoenix as he previews the four title races that will take place this weekend in the desert. You'll also hear from the four participants in this year's NASCAR Cup Championship 4 including Kyle Larson, defending champion Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. along with owners Rick Hendrick and Joe Gibbs.

Shelton also previews this weekend's World of Outlaws World Finals taking place at the Dirt Track at Charlotte along with this Sunday's Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix.

This week, Michael Shelton previews this weekend's NASCAR races at the half-mile Martinsville Speedway that will conclude the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs and set the stage for the Championship 4. Shelton also speaks to Brad Keselowski as he hopes to put together a strong performance this weekend to stay in the NASCAR Cup title hunt.

You'll also hear from Formula 1 points leader Max Verstappen after his big win at the United States Grand Prix, as well as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Clint Bowyer after they tested the NextGen Car at Bowman-Gray Stadium

This week, Michael Shelton previews this weekend's big events, including the return of the Formula 1's United States Grand Prix to Austin, Texas as well as NASCAR and ARCA heading to the mile-and-a-half Kansas Speedway.

You'll hear from 7-time Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton before this Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix, while NASCAR Cup contender Denny Hamlin weighs in on the debate between playoff drivers vs non-playoff drivers. In addition, NASCAR Xfinity Playoff drivers Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson share their thoughts ahead of Kansas.

This week, Michael Shelton previews the Round of 8 of the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Playoffs that begin at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend! You'll hear from NASCAR Xfinity and Cup contenders Harrison Burton and Martin Truex Jr. before this weekend's races.

You'll also hear from NASCAR Cup drivers Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick following testing of the Next Gen car earlier this week at Charlotte as well as NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart following the announcement of Tony Stewart Racing expanding to NHRA.

Shelton also recaps the past week in Formula 1, World of Outlaws, NHRA and ARCA Menards racing.

Host Michael Shelton reports from Charlotte Motor Speedway and speaks with the winner of this year's Bank of America Roval 400, Kyle Larson. You'll also hear from his winning owner Rick Hendrick and his crew chief Cliff Daniels.

You'll also hear from Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick as their feud came to a head again at Charlotte and Shelton breaks down the race as well as who advanced to the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs

This week, you'll hear from NASCAR Cup trailblazer Bubba Wallace and his car's co-owner, Denny Hamlin of 23XI Racing, following their historic victory at Talladega on Monday. You'll also hear from defending NASCAR Cup Champion Chase Elliott as he looks for his third straight Charlotte Roval victory this Sunday, along with his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, William Byron, as he faces elimination from the NASCAR Cup Playoffs heading into this weekend.

Host Michael Shelton also speaks with defending NASCAR Xfinity Champion Austin Cindric about the upcoming Round of 8. Shelton also provides an update on who was testing at Indianapolis this week and previews not only this weekend's NASCAR races from the Charlotte Roval, but also this weekend's events in Formula 1, World of Outlaws and NHRA.

This week, Michael Shelton previews this weekend's NASCAR Playoff races in the Trucks, Xfinity and Cup Series and also speaks with two NASCAR Cup Playoff drivers, Martin Truex Jr. and Alex Bowman. You'll also hear from NASCAR Xfinity Playoff driver Daniel Hemric following the announcement of his new ride with Kaulig Racing.

Shelton also speaks with the newly crowned INDYCAR Series Champion Alex Palou following his clinching drive at the Grand Prix of Long Beach and also previews this weekend's Formula 1, World of Outlaws, ARCA and NHRA events.

This week, Michael Shelton sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney to talk about preparing for the second round of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs, his future with Penske and his tradition of giving a youngster the checkered flag after he wins.

Shelton also asks Brad Keselowski and William Byron for their thoughts prior to the start of the Round of 12 of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs at Vegas on Sunday. You'll also hear from Austin Cindric and A.J. Allmendinger prior to the kickoff of the NASCAR Xfinity Playoffs this weekend, while Shelton also previews this weekend's INDYCAR season finale as well as this weekend's Formula 1, World of Outlaws and NHRA events.

This week, host Michael Shelton sits down for a one-on-one conversation with three-time and reigning NHRA Top Fuel Champion Steve Torrence as his quest for a fourth title continues this weekend at ZMAX Dragway in Concord, NC.

In addition, Shelton also previews this weekend's NASCAR action at Bristol and also reviews the 2022 NASCAR Cup schedule that was released on Wednesday. He also gets you ready for this weekend's INDYCAR and World of Outlaws races and gets you caught up on last week's Formula 1 results from Italy.