Grip Strip Podcast

Phil and Josh return for E318 of the GSP to discuss Dennis Hamlin, Josef Newgarden, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli getting on the top step in their respective series. Denny Hamlin wins two consecutive Cup series races, tying Kyle Busch for all-time wins. Corey Heim secures another win in the Truck Series at Michigan. Josef Newgarden triumphs at IndyCar's Gateway after rain delays. Andrea Kimi Antonelli claims a fifth consecutive win at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Discussion includes upcoming races in Pocono, Road America, Barcelona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Coverage of additional motorsport events, including F2/F3, MotoGP, and NHRA. Race Picks and Josh's Sim Segment

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 302 covers a variety of motorsports topics, including reviews of major recent events, pre-season tests, and upcoming races. Reviewed Super Bowl 60, highlighting winners and key players. Discussed IndyCar and Formula 1 pre-season tests at Sebring and Bahrain respectively. Provided updates on NASCAR and other motorsports news. Offered a preview and predictions for NASCAR Speedweek at Daytona, including qualifying details. Included segments on AMA Supercross and the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix. Analyzed performance forecasts for RAM Trucks and included a sim segment from Josh.

Summary Sentence: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 300 celebrates Phil's birthday while covering various motorsports events and updates. Phil celebrates his birthday, deals with snow issues and impersonates Mike Gundy's famous speech. Josh talks about getting a brand-new car. Discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including class winners and key players. Updates on NASCAR, including the Roval's exclusion for another cookie cutter oval race in the Chase. Highlights from NFL Conference Championship Weekend and Super Bowl advancements, along with coaching updates. GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo and Formula E Miami E Prix. Preview and predictions for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. Josh's Sim Segment

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 298 discusses NASCAR's return to the Chase format, highlights NFL Wild Card outcomes, and reviews various motorsport events. Major Points NASCAR reinstates the Chase format for its major series, with specific driver and race allocations. Changed scoring: 55 points for a win, no playoff points or 'win and in' rules. Announcement of sponsorships and Tony Stewart's return to drive a Craftsman Truck at Daytona. Review of NFL Wild Card Weekend and coaching changes, including Harbaugh's firing and Tomlin stepping down. Highlights of notable motorsport events like Dakar Rally, Formula E, and IMSA's Roar Before The 24.

After a restful holiday break, the guys are back for Season 7 of the GSP! Phil and Josh welcome back a good friend of the show, NASCAR fan and content creator Joe Passero to talk about the loss of Greg Biffle, family and friends in a private plane crash. The guys go over the contributions Biffle made not only as a driver but as a humanitarian during Hurricane Helene and other storms in recent years. The crew reviews highlights of Biffle's career in NASCAR's top three series along with his connection to Cleetus McFarland, which brought a whole new audience to find out about The Biff. The trio also mentioned the untimely loss of Dennis Hamlin in a house fire along with his wife being in recovery, adding to what was a challenging year for Denny Hamlin. Phil, Josh and Joe review the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season and provide their Good/Bad/Ugly from the season along with some drivers that did better than expected versus some who did not. Phil and Josh went over everything that went on in Week 17 of the NFL and machinations for both the 49ers and Jaguars for their playoff seeding heading into Week 18. Phil's first GSP Roundup previewed the Dakar Rally and updated some news items across the world of motorsports before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.