NASCAR Championship Weekend is HERE. We ride through Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup picks (yes, we disagree), break down the Martinsville clinic, talk McLaren’s wobble vs Max’s charge, and hit IndyCar bombshells (Herta’s path + Marco’s decision). Local short-track shoutout? You know it—Casa Grande delivered, and Brady Bacon sizzled. Strap in.

Topics:

- IndyCar news: Herta’s 2026 path, Cadillac F1 reserve/testing, Marco’s full-time retirement

- F1: COTA + Mexico—Norris vs Verstappen, Piastri’s slump, Ferrari’s sneaky form

- NASCAR: Martinsville recap, Byron’s domination, Haley truck move, Hosevar spins

- Local Racing Report: Central Arizona Raceway highlights (Wild West Sprints)

- Championship Picks: Trucks (Heim?), Xfinity (Zilich?), Cup (Byron vs Hamlin… we fight)

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From IMSA’s wild Petit Le Mans to IndyCar silly season, and from McLaren’s tension to Max Verstappen’s late-season charge, we cover it all. We also preview the US GP at COTA (sprint weekend!), react to the Ty Dillon vs William Byron pit-road fiasco, make Talladega picks, and talk NASCAR 25 first impressions. Oh, and it’s Tennessee-Alabama week, so brace for some friendly fire. 🤠🏁In this episode- IMSA Petit Le Mans recap: Porsche/Penske dominance, AO Racing’s LMP2 win, first-lap chaos- IndyCar news: Reinus VeeKay to Juncos Hollinger, Mick Schumacher tests with RLL, Will Power’s sports-car debut at the Indianapolis 8 Hour- F1 talk: McLaren clinches the constructors (but tensions rise), Max’s path back into the title fight, COTA sprint weekend preview- NASCAR: Ty Dillon vs William Byron pit-entry incident breakdown, Talladega picks (Byron vs Blaney), 2026 points-format ideas (our spicy “season-long eliminations” concept)- Local short-track report: Natural Bridge Speedway results- Gaming: Early thoughts on NASCAR 25 (career mode vibes, online mayhem, console quirks)Instagram: @flagtoflag_podcastEmail your local short-track results: [email protected] for weekly NASCAR, F1 & IndyCar talk, plus short-track love and game reviews.

On this week’s episode of The Flag to Flag Podcast, Chad and I get into it all, our weekend stories, Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar test, and Max Verstappen showing up and showing out in GT3. We also take a moment to talk about Roscoe (yes, that Roscoe) and the side of racing that doesn’t get enough love: the human side.

From Kansas drama with Denny Hamlin to the buzz around the Roval, we cover the wild, the emotional, and the unpredictable sides of the sport we love. And yep—SVG and AJ Almendinger might just be our Roval dark horses. Tune in to hear why.

We also talk Formula E, the crazy world of local racing, and what it really means to see athletes as more than just machines behind the wheel.

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In this episode of the Flag to Flag Podcast, Chad and I break down everything going on across NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula One right now.

We talk about Malukas moving to Penske, what’s happening with McLaren, and take a look at the 2026 IndyCar schedule, spoiler alert: March is PACKED.

Then we shift into F1 domination from Max Verstappen, and the biggest talking point this week: team orders in NASCAR. We get into the whole Hamlin vs Ty Gibbs situation, and how NASCAR handles team dynamics compared to F1.

Plus, we look ahead to Kansas, give our championship predictions, and even talk a bit about the new NASCAR 25 video game and why it matters for the fanbase.

We appreciate you tuning in, this one’s loaded.

Holy crap, what a weekend! We're still in shock from everything that went down in Nashville. John somehow kept a secret for FOUR MONTHS and surprised us with a garage tour of Joseph Newgarden's actual race car - and then the man goes and wins the damn thing! I'm not gonna lie, seeing John tear up when Newgarden crossed the line was something else.

But wait, there's more! The past 24 hours have been absolutely insane for IndyCar news. Will Power to Andretti? Colton Herta moving to F1 as a test driver for Cadillac? What the hell is happening in this sport? We break it all down and try to make sense of the chaos.

Oh, and Oscar Piastri just dominated Zandvoort with a Grand Slam weekend. The kid is absolutely on fire right now. We're giving our picks for Monza this weekend - spoiler alert: we might be getting a little delusional with our Ferrari predictions, but whatever, it's Monza!

Chase Briscoe absolutely demolished the field at Darlington, leading 300+ laps. My driver didn't even survive half a lap, so that was fun. We're backing Ryan Blaney for Gateway this weekend because honestly, Penske just knows how to set up cars for these types of tracks.

Also, big shoutout to Caitlyn Brown from Newgarden's pit crew for making the garage tour happen. If you're listening, we're definitely trying to get you on the show!

Fair warning - John and I picked the exact same drivers for both F1 and NASCAR this week, which is honestly kind of weird for us. But when you know, you know.

We covered local short track racing from Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, talked about some Austin Cindric supercars news, and yeah, there might have been some technical difficulties because it wouldn't be a Flag to Flag episode without the wifi cutting out at least once.

Subscribe if you want to hear two guys get way too emotional about racing and somehow pick the same drivers every week!

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From IndyCar’s thriller at Milwaukee to Ryan Blaney’s Daytona victory and Formula 1’s return at Zandvoort, this week had everything a motorsports fan could want.

John (The Motorsports Enthusiast) and Chad dive into:

• IndyCar Milwaukee recap & Alex Palou’s generational dominance 🏆

• Ryan Blaney finally conquering Daytona & what it means for the playoffs 🏁

• F1 Zandvoort preview: Norris, Piastri, or Verstappen at home? 🇳🇱

• Cadillac F1 team’s shocking 2026 lineup: Perez & Bottas 🤯

• Local short track highlights & Nashville IndyCar Championship preview 🎉

We also talk Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway drama, laugh about Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce popping into racing talk, and share our picks heading into Darlington and Nashville.

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Welcome back to the Flag to Flag Podcast! Chad and John are here with our BOLDEST episode yet - predicting every single round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs!

🔥 WHAT WE COVER:

✅ Next 3 Race Winners (Watkins Glen, Richmond, Daytona)

✅ Round of 16 Eliminations

✅ Round of 12 Surprises

✅ Round of 8 Chaos

✅ Championship 4 Predictions

✅ 2025 Cup Series Champion (CONTROVERSIAL!)

💥 BOLD PREDICTIONS INCLUDE:

3 first-time winners in final 3 regular season races

- Connor Zilisch pulling the triple at Watkins Glen

- Kyle Busch's redemption arc at Daytona

- SVG's playoff survival strategy

- Tyler Reddick's deep playoff run

- William Byron vs Denny Hamlin championship battle

🏆 OUR CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION:

- We both picked the SAME driver to win it all... and NASCAR fans are NOT going to be happy about it! 😬

📊 PLUS:

- Austin Hill playoff waiver discussion

- Local Racing Report from Crystal Motor Speedway

- IndyCar Portland predictions

- Why we think the playoffs will be WILD

Are our predictions completely insane? Probably. Will they age terribly? Most likely. But that's what makes the playoffs so exciting!

Drop your playoff predictions in the comments below! Who do YOU think wins the championship? Are we completely wrong about our Round of 16 eliminations? Let us know!

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Chad and I are back with flag-to-flag coverage of motorsports' biggest weekend stories! 🏁

Bubba Wallace made history at Indianapolis in a thrilling NASCAR race that had everything - but was it strategy or luck that got him to victory lane? Meanwhile, IndyCar faced serious criticism for a controversial no-caution call that left drivers and fans questioning safety protocols.

In this episode, we break down:✓ Bubba Wallace's emotional Indianapolis victory and what it means for the playoffs✓ The IndyCar safety controversy that has the paddock talking✓ Formula One's upcoming weather challenges and strategy implications ✓ NASCAR 25 video game excitement - new features and driver roster revealed✓ Local racing spotlight and community racing updates✓ Playoff predictions as the championship battle heats up

Plus: Our signature sound bites, driver highlights, and the stories that matter to real racing fans. Whether you're team oval, road course, or street circuit - we've got the insights you need.

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Your go-to source for IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula One coverage! Join us today as we break down the latest racing action, championship predictions, and motorsports news. From IndyCar championship battles and NASCAR's in-season tournament to Formula One Grand Prix analysis, we cover it all.

What You'll Get:

• IndyCar race recaps and championship predictions
• NASCAR coverage including Crown Jewel races like the Brickyard 400
• Formula One Grand Prix analysis and team dynamics
• Short track racing updates and local motorsports coverage
• Racing movie reviews and entertainment content
• Legal and business updates affecting motorsports
• Expert predictions and betting insights

Whether you're passionate about open-wheel racing, stock car competition, or Formula One drama, Flag to Flag delivers comprehensive motorsports analysis with insider perspectives and engaging discussion.

🏁 EPISODE 43 IS HERE! The racing world is absolutely WILD right now and we break down everything you need to know!

🔥 THIS EPISODE COVERS:

IndyCar Madness: Scott Dixon proves he's still the GOAT with another dominant win - but is the championship race heating up? Chad reveals why "Penske owns the ovals" and we dive deep into championship predictions that might surprise you!

NASCAR Chaos: Shane Van Gisbergen sitting P5 in standings has everyone talking! Plus, Tyler Reddick emerges as our dark horse pick for the weekend. But the REAL story? The safety concerns that have NASCAR fans worried...

Formula One Bombshells: Max Verstappen to leave Red Bull?! Ferrari's sudden improvements, McLaren's dominance, and Aston Martin lineup changes that could shake up the entire grid!

Local Racing Adventures: Chad's been everywhere - from dirt tracks to speedways, get the inside scoop on grassroots racing that the big networks won't show you!

🎯 PERFECT FOR:

✓ NASCAR fans hungry for playoff insights

✓ IndyCar enthusiasts tracking championship battles

✓ F1 followers obsessed with transfer news

✓ Racing safety advocates

✓ Local racing supporters

New to Flag to Flag? We're your inside source for motorsports across NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula One, and local racing scenes. Real talk, real predictions, real racing passion.

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