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Hosts: Carolyn Manno & Parker Kligerman in the Stamford Studio. Jeff Burton from Burton’s Garage. · NASCAR on NBC is off to a strong start after Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson’s paint-swapping duel for the win Sunday at Chicagoland! Their duel capped a great race that offered everything a fan can hope for. But where does Sunday’s race stack up among the best races in NASCAR history? · We’ll break down the highlights from Sunday and listen in as Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his debut in the broadcast booth - and provided the quote of the day! Can you say ‘Slide job’?· Lapped traffic played a big role in setting up Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson’s frantic finish. But were they right to race the leaders as hard as they did in the final laps? And was it worth it?· The NASCAR America Fantasy League returned for another 10-week run, starting at Chicagoland. We’ll show you where some of our analysts came out after Sunday. And if you haven’t registered for our league, you can be ‘fashionably late’ and do

Hosts: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton & Steve Letarte on the Peacock Pit Box at Chicagoland… Carolyn Manno & Parker Kligerman in Stamford· Live from Chicagoland! Dale Earnhardt Jr, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte are at the track talking the story lines heading into the first race on the NBC schedule. With just 10 races to go until the playoffs, can a Chevy driver breakthrough and get the manufacturer’s first win at a mile-and-a-half since last year’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte? And if so, which driver will it be?· Denny Hamlin was the special guest on the 2nd edition of the Dale Jr Download. Did Dale Jr’s perception of Hamlin change following the interview? And what’s it like having all these guest in his studio?· NBC Sports NASCAR America Fantasy League is back! For the final 10 races of the season, challenge our team at NASCAR.com/nbcsportsfantasy. Today, our team will give their picks for Chicagoland – or will they? Has the competition between the broadcasters become so intense they

The NBCSN analyst recalls an amusing encounter with Brad Keselowski's crew chief, his advice for Dale Jr. as an interviewer, the difference between his role and journalism; a breakdown of the points race and why some drivers out and others are in; does it make sense for Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch to start focusing on Miami?; some memorable moments with Dale Jr. and some heartfelt feedback on his new book.

Hosts: Marty Snider, Steve Letarte &Kyle Petty at NBC Charlotte and Dale Jr in New York.• Dale Jr is making the rounds in New York City ahead of his first race from the booth at Chicagoland, we will catch up to where he ended up throughout the day! • Get involved in the second installment of “beat the broadcasters” as the NBC Fantasy League is about to get started with just 10 races to the playoffs.• Rutledge Wood with an “Uncomfortable Interview” discussing Pineapple pizza on National Pineapple day!• An Incredible story of K&N Driver and Navy Officer Jesse Iwuji with his heroic story of saving a family from a burning car!

Hosts: Carolyn Manno & Dale Jarrett in the Stamford Studio. Landon Cassill & Nate Ryan at Burton’s Garage. • We’ll continue to break down Sunday’s race at Sonoma by focusing on some of crew chief Cole Pearn’s decision-making which have led Martin Truex Jr. to some big wins.• We’ll also look at some of the performances which may have been overlooked at Sonoma in this week’s edition of “Runnin’ with the Pack” • We’ll bring you all of the best sound from Sunday’s race with Scan All: Sonoma• Pete Pistone, co- host of the Morning Drive on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, joins us with his take as NASCAR invades his hometown of Chicago this weekend.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno & Dale Jarrett in the Stamford Studio. Steve Letarte & Nate Ryan at Burton’s Garage. · Martin Truex Jr. dominated the mile-and-a-half tracks on his way to the championship last season. In 2018, he’s again part of the title picture - but by winning at different kinds of tracks. After triumphs earlier this season on the 2-mile oval at Fontana and the 2.5-mile ‘Tricky Triangle’ at Pocono, Truex scored a road course victory Sunday at Sonoma. Does this make him the title contender everyone should fear? Plus: Our resident crew chief, Steve Letarte, breaks down the ‘fake’ pit call from Truex’s crew chief, Cole Pearn, that loomed large in the end.· With 10 races left in the regular season, only 6 drivers have won a race to lock in playoff spots - meaning that racing for points will take on even more importance! We’ll focus on four winless drivers that failed to take the checkered flag Sunday, but had a good points haul that could make the difference between racing for a champio

Hosts: Carolyn Manno in Stamford … Steve Letarte at Burton’s Garage· NASCAR announced that the rules package used at this year’s All-Star Race will NOT be used in a Cup race this season. Sirius XM’s Pete Pistone will join our team to discuss this decision and how it affects the race at Indianapolis.· The first road race of the year is Sunday at Sonoma, but is the “road race ringer” a thing of the past? Steve Letarte will discuss how he and Dale Earnhardt Jr. finally found success on the road course in 2014, and whether another driver can add their name to the list of this year’s winners.· Fresh off Father’s Day last Sunday, today’s My Home Track shows what one dad did to deserve this year’s “Father of the Year” mug.

Hosts: Krista Voda, Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Dale Jarrett from the Big Oak Table in Charlotte. · Not long ago, Dale Earnhardt Jr. bragged about his ability to remember who he’s beaten for wins in past races. On this Wednesdale, we’ll test his memory in a trivia game called “Who Did Junior Pass For The Win?” And we’ll be taking your questions for Junior throughout the show; just send it on social media with the hashtag #Wednesdale!· Sonoma begins a critical summer stretch for the Monster Energy Series. With Chicagoland, Daytona, Kentucky and New Hampshire on the horizon, teams will be challenged and playoff hopes will rise and fall. Dale Jr. & Dale Jarrett preview the upcoming races.

Hosts: Krista Voda, Jeff Burton & Kyle Petty from the Big Oak Table in Charlotte. · With NASCAR about to enter its summer stretch, it’s easy to think “Wait, how did we get here?” Throughout today’s show, we’ll examine the 5 defining laps of the season’s first half and their impact.· Father’s Day was on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s mind during the latest Dale Jr. Download podcast. We’ll show you a clip ahead of the Download’s TV debut on Thursday at 5:30p ET. Plus: Get more Dale Jr. tomorrow as he joins the show at the Big Oak Table in Charlotte.· One of NASCAR’s most innovative minds is about to take a very unique car on the ‘Race To The Clouds.’ We’ll chat with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham as he prepares to run the world-famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this Sunday!· And from rattlesnakes to bears, sometimes the Victory Lane trophy is more dangerous than the race itself. We highlight a few of our favorites in today’s My Home Track.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno & Parker Kligerman in the Stamford Studio. Jeff Burton at Burton’s Garage. · The XFINITY & Camping World Truck Series took the spotlight this weekend at Iowa Speedway. We’ll have highlights from both races and also dive into why some of the sport’s biggest names are pushing for Iowa to be on the Cup Series schedule.· Dale Jarrett and his father, Ned Jarrett, are champion drivers and NASCAR Hall of Famers. But one member of the family - Dale’s son, Zach Jarrett - didn’t follow in their footsteps. As we come off Father’s Day, we’ll introduce you to Zach and his passion for another great sport.· Scan All is usually a Tuesday tradition, but today, we’re changing it up a bit. Listen in as our colleague, Parker Kligerman, hits the track in Scan All Parker!

Hosts: Carolyn Manno & Landon Cassill in the Stamford Studio. Parker Kligerman at Burton’s Garage. · With the Cup Series off this weekend, the XFINITY Series takes center stage this weekend in Iowa! And with no Cup drivers in the field, it’s a big chance for the series’ young stars to get a win and a playoff berth. We’ll preview Sunday’s race and get a ride with Hawkeye State native Landon Cassill in the NBC iRacing Simulator. · A win on Sunday could mean more than a trophy for XFINITY Series driver Kaz Grala. It could mean a chance to secure his racing future! The 19-year-old driver joins the show to talk about his tumultuous season, which has taken a successful turn recently with the new Fury Race Cars team.· And in the spirit of Father’s Day this weekend, NASCAR Hall of Famer and broadcasting icon Ken Squier looks back at some of NASCAR’s most memorable father-son moments.

The NBCSN analyst explores all sides of the aero package debate and the fine line of pleasing older fans while hooking new ones; the overlooked case for trying it at the Brickyard; the case for avoiding it at Michigan; and will Matt Kenseth be in a race car or management at Roush Fenway Racing next year.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Dale Jarrett and Jeff Burton from the Big Oak Table in Charlotte. · Matt Kenseth’s return to the track has had its ups and downs, but he is determined to help Roush Fenway Racing become winners again. The future Hall of Famer sat down with Kyle Petty to talk about his new challenge in the latest edition of ‘Driver 2 Driver.’· The Big Oak Table becomes the Mayor’s Office! Jeff Burton shares his thoughts on the debate over the All-Star rules package, which thrilled fans last month but has some drivers worried for the future. Also on the Mayor’s agenda: Does a rain-shortened win like Clint Bowyer’s at Michigan hold the same value as a full-distance victory?· And as the Cup Series heads into the off weekend, DJ and Jeff will also chime in on some important questions about the season so far that Dustin Long raises in his new Bump & Run column on NBCSports.com.

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Steve Letarte and Dale Jarrett from the Big Oak Table- Clint Bowyer and crew chief Mike Bugarewicz took a gamble in order to be in position to win Sunday at Michigan. But what kept other teams from doing the same? As NASCAR AMERICA gathers around the Big Oak Table in Charlotte, our crew chief Steve Letarte will discuss the mentality it takes to make tough calls under pressure.- The debate continues over the aero package used in last month’s All-Star Race. While fans enjoyed the closer racing that it produced, Brad Keselowski made his case at Michigan that the package would take drivers out of the equation and ultimately hurt the sport. Were Keselowski’s comments right or wrong?- And in Scan All Michigan, we’ll have the best sound bites from Sunday’s race, as drivers and teams not only raced each other but also Mother Nature!

Hosts: Carolyn Manno and Parker Kligerman in Stamford and Dale Jarrett from Burton’s garage.- Stewart-Haas Racing’s domination continued on a rainy Sunday at Michigan, with Clint Bowyer leading SHR’s first-ever 1-2-3 finish! Along with reaction from Bowyer and crew chief Mike Bugarewicz, we’ll also break down Bowyer’s duel with teammate Kevin Harvick on the final restart and spotlight Bowyer’s #14 team in our Pit Crew Review.- Mother Nature also forced an early end to Saturday’s XFINITY Series race, but not before some tight racing led to one title contender trying to get some payback! We’ll have highlights – plus, NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell talks about what he saw from the high-drag aero package in play on Saturday.- We’ll also see how Michigan impacted our NASCAR America Fantasy League, which is down to one race to go! Are you among the top fans? And which of our broadcasters are still in the hunt for bragging rights?

Hosts: Marty Snider, Jeff Burton & Nate Ryan from the Big Oak Table at NBC Charlotte · Three of Kyle Larson’s five career Cup wins have come at Michigan. Will he add his name next to Bill Elliott’s in the history book with his 4th straight win at MIS? Or will Chase Elliott bring Chevy their first win since the Daytona 500?· Martin Truex Jr. is seeking back-to-back wins for the first time this season. But why did the 2017 NASCAR Cup Champion circle Michigan on his calendar?· Brad Keselowski was very outspoken on the tires NASCAR will be using for this weekend’s Cup race. Our analysts will discuss his comments, and whether he or Erik Jones can be the first Michigan-born driver to win a Cup race in the Great Lake State.· Ever heard of Garrett Smithley? The Georgia-born driver will be making his Cup series debut this weekend at Michigan. We’ll take a look at his unique journey to NASCAR’s top level.· Kyle Larson’s name is alongside Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett as both drivers

In our post-Wednesdays With Dale Jr. episode, the NBCSN analyst and lifestyle reporter discuss many topics, including Dale's euphoria about the "superfan" experience of being in the announcing booth; joining the java train; the economics of Cup drivers in Xfinity and about how Xfinity sponsors view races differently depending on the tracks; and their 2018 concert goals.

Hosts: Rutledge Wood, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Dale Jarrett from the Big Oak Table at NBC Charlotte · Wednesday’s with Dale Jr. returns! #Wednesdale After a month away on daddy duty, Junior gets back in the saddle to talk the upcoming Michigan race, Cup’s biggest storylines and the recent rules package changes in Xfinity. Plus, does he have any fatherly words of wisdom for fellow new-dad Kyle Petty?· Have a question for Dale Jr.? Reach out to us on Twitter using the hashtag #Wednesdale and the 15-time Most Popular Driver will answer it live on air.· 25 years ago, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Jarrett had an epic battle at Dover. We’ll ask both Dales what they remember from that day at the Monster Mile.· Following this weekend’s pace-car crash in the IndyCar series, we’ll take a look at some of NASCAR’s Most Bizarre Moments. An orange, a jet dryer, and a porta-john are just a few moments that will be showcased.· Dale Jr. puts his Xfinity Owner hat on and talks about whether or not

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Parker Kligerman & Landon Cassill in Stamford · Tuesday at NASCAR America means one thing: it’s Scan All Day! We’ll listen in on the scanners from Pocono as drivers, crew chiefs and spotters try and tackle the Tricky Triangle.· The debate continues… What driver can join Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr. and make the “Big 3” a “Big 4?” Can a Hendrick Motorsports driver make the cut?· With the fastest non-restrictor plate race on the horizon, we are putting our drivers to the test. Parker Kligerman & Landon Cassill jump into the simulator at Michigan in a battle against each other that will test their driving skills and trivia knowledge.· Kyle Larson is looking to be the first to win 4-in-a-row at Michigan since Bill Elliott in the 1980s. We’ll re-live his race-winning restart from last August and discuss whether the #42 will be the next team in victory lane.· Sirius XM NASCAR Radio’s “The Morning Drive” co-host Pete Pistone joins th

Hosts: Carolyn Manno, Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill in Stamford · Martin Truex Jr’s win at Pocono puts the 2017 Cup Champion alongside Kevin Harvick & Kyle Busch with multiple wins this season. Does that mean NASCAR now has a Big 3? And is there anyone out there that can make it a Big 4?· Chase Elliott felt his 10th place finish at Pocono was his “best race of the year” despite finishing Top 5 in 3 other races. Parker Kligerman will go Through the Field and discuss the #9 team, plus a couple drivers that missed their shift.· The Xfinity race featured a new rules package at Pocono similar to what the Cup drivers used at the All-Star race. NASCAR’s EVP & Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O’Donnell gives his thoughts on if the rules package will be used again this year in Cup, and Landon Cassill will breakdown the tape from this past weekend.· In today’s Social Pit Stop, we’ll show you how Ryan Hunter-Reay celebrated his IndyCar victory at the Detroit Grand Prix and