Nascar America

Hosts: Krista Voda & Parker Kligerman from the Stamford Studio. Kyle Petty at Burton’s Garage. · We’ll look back at Brad Keselowski’s Brickyard 400 win. Heading into the Playoffs with back-to-back wins, where does he rank among the best drivers in 2018?· We also have reaction from team owner Roger Penske, who continues to add his Indianapolis Motor Speedway legacy.· Plus, we look ahead to the Monster Energy Series Playoffs that begin on Sunday at Las Vegas. Our panel of experts break down all 16 drivers and determine who are the favorites and longshots.· And, we’ll be joined by 2018 Monster Energy Series Regular Season champion Kyle Busch. We’ll get his take on the Playoffs and how he feels about opening the postseason in his hometown of Las Vegas.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno & Nate Ryan in Stamford· With rain scuttling all on-track action today at Indianapolis, the major story of the day involves Kasey Kahne, who will not defend his Brickyard 400 title due to lingering effects of heat exhaustion from Darlington. We’ll have the latest details, including Kahne’s comments on what he was feeling inside the car during last weekend’s brutally hot Southern 500.· Saturday’s XFINITY Series race will be critical in determining the 2018 regular season champion. We’ll hear from some of the contenders that are looking to take the title and 15 valuable Playoff Points.· Chase Elliott has become the biggest fan favorite in NASCAR, a title that comes with perks, but also pressure. Elliott recently sat down to talk about that and more with someone who can definitely relate – Dale Earnhardt Jr.· PLUS: Live reports from Indianapolis with Rutledge Wood at the IMS Dirt Track, and Parker Kligerman at a special fan festival & hauler parade right across the st

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Parker Kligerman and Nate Ryan from the Stamford Studio. · The importance of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has never been questioned. But it has now been underlined, as the race becomes the regular season finale for the Monster Energy Cup Series. Which driver outside the playoff picture has the best chance to save their season with a win on Sunday?· The XFINITY Series also heads to IMS this weekend, and their race is highly anticipated. Cars will feature the same aero package that spiced up the action in last year's event - and was used by Cup cars in this year's All-Star Race. Will we see more excitement?· As we get closer to the playoffs, where do the top drivers, crew chiefs and teams in the Cup Series stack up? It’s the debut of the NASCAR AMERICA Power Rankings! Find out how we came up with these – and who’s at the top.

Hosts: Rutledge Wood, Kyle Petty and Dale Earnhardt Jr. from the Big Oak Table from Charlotte, NC. · We’re live at the Big Oak Table for Wednesdays with Dale Jr. The discussion continues on Furniture Row Racing’s announcement to cease operations at the end of this season. What affect will this have on the sport going forward? Where will Martin Truex Jr. and crew chief Cole Pearn take their talents for the 2019 season?· We’ll react to Kevin Harvick’s decision to step away from competing in the XFINITY Series to focus on his quest of winning another Monster Energy Series championship.· The guys will talk about their favorite memories of racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the unique celebrations which take place there.· Also, voting has begun for the 2018 Most Popular Driver Award. At least one active Cup Series driver thinks Chase Elliott has this thing in the bag. Our panel has reaction. Voting is open at NASCAR.com/MostPopularDriver.· Plus, we’ll make a Social Pit Stop and answ

Hosts: Carolyn Manno & Parker Kligerman from the Stamford Studio. Steve Letarte at Burton’s Garage. · We’ll discuss Furniture Row Racing’s announcement that it will cease operations at the end of the 2018 season. We’ll have reaction from team owner Barney Visser and reigning Monster Energy Series champion Martin Truex Jr. NBCSports.com NASCAR writer Nate Ryan has the details.· Steve & Parker will weigh in on what this decision means for Martin Truex Jr. and for NASCAR overall.· Sirius XM NASCAR Radio’s Pete Pistone calls in to give his take on the Furniture Row Racing news, in addition to some other trending topics.· Plus, today’s edition of Scan All re-visits Brad Keselowski’s victory in Sunday night’s Southern 500 at historic Darlington Raceway.

Hosts: Krista Voda, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jarrett, Kyle Petty, Jeff Burton & Rutledge Wood· Darlington Throwback Weekend is upon us as the stars of both the Monster Energy and XFINITY Series prepare to take on “The Track Too Tough to Tame”· Today, it’s the NASCAR America Fans Edition. Joining us on the show will be current Monster Energy Series points leader Kyle Busch, 2015 Daytona 500 champion Joey Logano and two-time Cup Series race winner David Ragan. They’ll discuss what led to their choice of throwback paint schemes. Plus, they’ll talk about what to expect in Sunday’s Southern 500, one of NASCAR’s “crown jewel” events.· Rutledge Wood will be joined by Kyle Petty and Jeff Burton in the Darlington Raceway infield to see how fans are celebrating what has become one of the most anticipated weekends on the NASCAR calendar.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno in Stamford… Kyle Petty at NBC Charlotte· Veterans or Rookies: Who has a better shot of winning the Southern 500 and breaking into the playoff field? Kyle Petty talks what you really need to win at the track “Too Tough to Tame.”· Today’s “7 Decades of Darlington” looks back at Richard Petty’s 1970’s crash and how that moment added a new safety feature to the cars we see every week.· SiriusXM’s Pete Pistone joins the show to discuss this weekend’s race and Martin Truex Jr’s future with Furniture Row.

Hosts: Rutledge Wood, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jarrett and Daniel Suarez from the Big Oak Table. · It’s another edition of Wednesdays with Dale Jr. from the Big Oak Table at NBC Sports in Charlotte. Joining us today is special guest, Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.· We’ll get Daniel’s thoughts on the upcoming Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the penultimate race of the regular season.· Daniel will also discuss his journey from his native Mexico to the highest of level of NASCAR, as well as his passion for restoring Volkswagens.· Plus, Daniel will answer some “rapid fire” questions from today’s panel, in addition to questions from fans, who use #WednesDale· We’ll make a Social Pit Stop and also hand out some weekly “shout-outs”

Hosts: Krista Voda, Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill from the Stamford studio. Steve Letarte from Burton’s garage. · Twelve drivers have qualified for the Monster Energy Cup Series playoffs. But even in this group, some drivers haven’t been setting the track on fire, as of late. With 2 races to go in the regular season, we’ll break down who’s in most desperate need of momentum…· The XFINITY Series gets the spotlight all to itself in our ‘Tuesday Tradition.’ We’ve got the best sights and sounds from the Wisconsin woods in Scan All: Road America…· Parker and Landon get in the NBCSN iRacing Simulator to show us the myriad challenges that drivers will face over 500 miles Sunday night at Darlington…· And get a sneak peek of the latest Dale Jr. Download, as Junior welcomes Cup Series veteran Kasey Kahne to the podcast.

Hosts: Krista Voda, Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill from the Stamford studio. Jeff Burton from Burton’s garage. · The Monster Energy Cup Series was off this past weekend, but there was still plenty of excitement on the track. We'll have highlights from Bill Elliott's return to NASCAR in Saturday's XFINITY Series race at Road America, as well as a full discussion of the last-lap incident between Noah Gragson and Todd Gilliland that handed Sunday's Truck Series Playoff opener to Justin Haley.· We're four days away from the start of Throwback Weekend at Darlington! As NASCAR gets ready to celebrate seven decades of racing, we'll break down the key storylines for Sunday's Southern 500 and reveal some of our favorite vintage paint schemes that will hit the track!

Hosts: Marty Snider, Jeff Burton & Landon Cassill from the Big Oak Table in Charlotte. · NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott calls into the show. The 1988 Monster Energy Series champion is making his return to NASCAR competition this weekend in the XFINITY Series race at Road America. We’ll get “Awesome” Bill’s thoughts on the upcoming race and the recent success of his son Chase in the Monster Energy Series.· Our panel weighs in with their picks for the “Best Summer Moments” of the 2018 NASCAR season.· Plus, “The Mayor” Jeff Burton gives his take on several trending topics, including Kyle Larson’s call for more short tracks.· And, we’ll tell the story of 11-year old Caleb Hammond, whose courageous battle with leukemia has touched the hearts of the motorsports community. We’ll show you several examples of how this racing fan’s wish is being fulfilled.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Dale Jarrett & Parker Kligerman in the Stamford Studio. · Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are working to build momentum entering this year’s Monster Energy Cup Series playoffs. But while Elliott has become white-hot in the last 5 races, Larson and Hamlin have had mixed fortunes. How worried should the latter two be with the race for the championship soon to begin?· After over 250 XFINITY Series starts, Jeremy Clements claimed his first victory last summer at Road America. As the series returns to Wisconsin this weekend, Clements joins the show to talk about what it’ll take to make lightning strike twice! Plus: Parker Kligerman hops in the NBCSN iRacing Simulator to show us the most challenging corner on Road America’s sprawling 4-mile layout.· Much more from Saturday’s exciting Bristol Night Race! We’ve got the best sights and sounds from another wild evening in Tennessee with ‘Scan All,’ and our crew will highlight the best mid-pack performances in ‘Runnin

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Dale Jarrett & Parker Kligerman in the Stamford Studio. · This past weekend, all the buzz was around the Busch brothers – Kurt for snapping a 58-race winless streak, and Kyle for enduring a season’s worth of events in one crazy night. We’ll cover all the angles from their memorable Bristol Night Race. Plus: With Chase Elliott continuing his hot run with a 3rd-place finish, has he become the top challenger to NASCAR’s Big 3?· The countdown to Throwback Weekend at Darlington continues! Check out Denny Hamlin’s vintage look for the upcoming Southern 500, which draws on his own history in the sport.· And we’ll have the latest updates on injured IndyCar driver Robert Wickens, who was hospitalized in a brutal crash that overshadowed Alexander Rossi’s victory Sunday at Pocono.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno in Stamford with special guest IndyCar driver Scott Dixon…· Four-Time IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon is live in studio to discuss chasing another championship and give his take on the recent Fernando Alonso & Tony Stewart news.· Kasey Kahne announced this would be his final full season in Cup. Nate Ryan will give us the latest on the reigning Brickyard 400 winner’s decision, what it means for the future of the #95 car, and if Xfinity points leader Christopher Bell will move into his seat.· SiriusXM’s Pete Pistone calls in as we look forward to this weekend’s race at Bristol. Can Kyle Busch win his 3rd straight at Thunder Valley?· Go Karts or motorcycles? Ricky Stenhouse Jr talks about his love for riding two wheels on dirt and how one childhood decision changed the outlook of his racing future.

Hosts: Marty Snider, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Petty from the Big Oak Table.· It’s Wednesdays with Dale Jr. from the Big Oak Table in Charlotte.· We’ll discuss XFINITY Series driver Elliott Sadler’s decision to end his full-time career following the 2018 season. Sadler is currently 2nd in XFINITY Series points and drives for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR Motorsports.· Dale Jr. weighs in on NASCAR’s invitation to Fernando Alonso to compete in next year’s Daytona 500.· We’ll also look back at some of the wildest moments at Bristol Motor Speedway, some of which took place during pre-race festivities.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno and Kyle Petty in the Stamford Studio. Jeff Burton from Burton’s garage.· We will re-live all of the sights and sounds of Kevin Harvick's dominant victory to re-affirm the Big Three's grip on the 2018 season with today's edition of Scan All: Michigan.· We'll make the turn from the Irish Hills to Thunder Valley as we begin to preview Saturday's Night Race at Bristol. Our panel of experts will talk about Kyle Busch's recent mastery of the World's Fastest Half-Mile. Plus, we'll examine several drivers seeking their first victory of 2018 and a highly coveted ticket to the Playoffs.· And, our own Kyle Petty will hop into the iRacing Simulator for some hot laps in Thunder Valley. How will he handle Bristol's high banks, along with some distractions that we will throw his way?

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Kyle Petty Parker Kligerman in the Stamford Studio. · Kevin Harvick won the race and Keelan Harvick stole the show! Father and son had a grand day out at Michigan, as Kevin scored his Monster Energy Cup Series-leading 7th victory of the season and 6-year-old Keelan got to ride shotgun for the trip to Victory Lane. We’ll have full highlights and reaction from Harvick and the day’s other contenders…· Alex Bowman remains in control of the bubble battle with 3 regular season races to go. Kyle and Parker will break down the afternoon for him and several other drivers that are on the outside looking in…· In the XFINITY Series, Justin Allgaier may have delivered the drive of his career in his victory Saturday at Mid-Ohio. We’ll show you how he pulled off the ‘spin and win’…· And we may have solved Sunday’s biggest mystery at Michigan involving Ty Dillon’s run-in with a piece of debris. Just what exactly did he hit?

Hosts: Marty Snider and Steve Letarte from the Peacock Pit Box at Michigan International Speedway, along with Jeff Burton, Kyle Petty and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the infield at the track. · It’s a special “Fan Edition” of NASCAR America, LIVE from Michigan International Speedway! Three of NASCAR’s top young stars will visit Marty and Steve on the Peacock Pit Box: Watkins Glen winner Chase Elliott, Michigan native Erik Jones, and Germain Racing’s Ty Dillon.· Plus: You never know what you’ll find in a NASCAR infield! Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Kyle Petty will see what’s in the infield at MIS, when they surprise some of the loyal race fans that have already arrived for this weekend’s action.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno in Stamford. Kyle Petty at NBC Charlotte. · We’ll see the new Ford Mustang that will run in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2019. Our own Marty Snider and all 13 Ford drivers currently competing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series were on hand at Ford headquarters in Dearborn, MI for the unveiling. We’ll also hear more about NASCAR’s new ride from Stewart-Haas Racing’s Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick, and Team Penske’s Joey Logano.· Stewart also made headlines by opening the door for a possible return behind the wheel next year. Nate Ryan will call in to tell us what Smoke told him.· MRN and Sirius XM's Pete Pistone calls in to the show to discuss whether or not Chase Elliott has become the new face of NASCAR.

Hosts: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte and special guest, Aric Almirola.· Wednesdays with Dale Jr. welcomes another special guest: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford. Dale Jr. and Steve Letarte will talk with Almirola about his season so far, his journey to NASCAR, his family’s remarkable history, and more. Almirola will also answer your fan questions, so if you have one for him, send it to us on social media using the hashtag #Wednesdale!· We’ll also check out what happened ‘This Day in NASCAR.’ An interesting bit of history took place 14 years ago at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - and it involved two of our own!