The Wheelknowers | A Formula 1 Podcast By The Final Lap Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:21:12 -0400 https://thefinallappod.com/ en-us © 2026 The Wheelknowers | A Formula 1 Podcast By The Final Lap yes 03e0469f-c1f5-5f1f-b49e-f4eb77efbb07 jcmunsey@yahoo.com The Final Lap episodic false Join Josh and Sam as we break down the latest in Formula 1 after every race! We give our thoughts, opinions, and analysis on everything in the sport, from drivers and team performance to the fun stuff like driver and team principal drama, silly season rumors, and of course hilarious radio messages ("Must be the water"). So whether you are looking for serious analysis, or fun banter this show covers it all in the world of F1.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Racing, Motorsport, Autosport, Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, Cars, Car Racing, Racing News, Racing Opinions The Final Lap jcmunsey@yahoo.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/s5zoxcgxwn8drhp1v79e9d8z0s8q?.jpg The Wheelknowers | A Formula 1 Podcast By The Final Lap https://thefinallappod.com/ Sam Munsey Josh Munsey KIMI ANTONELLI WINS IN JAPAN, WILL SAFETY PUSH CHANGES TO F1 REGS, AND WILL MAX RETIRE AFTER 2026?! KIMI ANTONELLI WINS IN JAPAN, WILL SAFETY PUSH CHANGES TO F1 REGS, AND WILL MAX RETIRE AFTER 2026?! Josh and Sam are back to break down the Japanese Grand Prix starting with Kimi Antonelli's second win of the season and becoming the youngest championship leader in F1 history. We also discuss if Kimi is ready to battle George for the championship, McLaren's weird start to 2026, Oscar Piastri's first Grand Prix start of the year, and if McLaren or Ferrari have a better chance to beat Mercedes? Next, we talk about the new regulations, safety concerns with the speed differences between the cars, and if safety is the only thing that could get the FIA and F1 to make regulation changes? Finally, both make a pick for Cadillac's chances of scoring points this year. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down the Japanese Grand Prix starting with Kimi Antonelli's second win of the season and becoming the youngest championship leader in F1 history. We also discuss if Kimi is ready to battle George for the championship, McLaren's weird start to 2026, Oscar Piastri's first Grand Prix start of the year, and if McLaren or Ferrari have a better chance to beat Mercedes? Next, we talk about the new regulations, safety concerns with the speed differences between the cars, and if safety is the only thing that could get the FIA and F1 to make regulation changes? Finally, both make a pick for Cadillac's chances of scoring points this year. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18935081 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 5250 f1, formula 1, racing, motorsports, nascar, indycar, wec, imsa full false KIMI ANTONELLI IS A FORMULA 1 RACE WINNER, FERRARI'S EPIC DRIVER BATTLES, AND MCLAREN DOUBLE DNS! KIMI ANTONELLI IS A FORMULA 1 RACE WINNER, FERRARI'S EPIC DRIVER BATTLES, AND MCLAREN DOUBLE DNS! Josh and Sam are back to discuss everything from the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. We start with Kimi Antonelli's first F1 win, how impressive his drive was on Sunday and what it means for a future title fight? Then we breakdown the epic battle between Ferrari's two drivers and why we are both thrilled that Ferrari are allowing them to go wheel to wheel on track. We also discuss more from the new regulations, what we like and what has to change to keep the core fan engaged. Finally, we discuss the midfield battle between Haas and Alpine, Aston Martin's continued struggles that forced Alonso to drive with no hands, and Cadillacs improved performance. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss everything from the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. We start with Kimi Antonelli's first F1 win, how impressive his drive was on Sunday and what it means for a future title fight? Then we breakdown the epic battle between Ferrari's two drivers and why we are both thrilled that Ferrari are allowing them to go wheel to wheel on track. We also discuss more from the new regulations, what we like and what has to change to keep the core fan engaged. Finally, we discuss the midfield battle between Haas and Alpine, Aston Martin's continued struggles that forced Alonso to drive with no hands, and Cadillacs improved performance. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18859042 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 5244 full false GEORGE RUSSELL WINS IN AUSTRALIA, SUPER CLIPPING IS A SUPER ISSUE, PLUS CADILLAC'S FIRST RACE! GEORGE RUSSELL WINS IN AUSTRALIA, SUPER CLIPPING IS A SUPER ISSUE, PLUS CADILLAC'S FIRST RACE! Josh and Sam recap everything from the Australian Grand Prix weekend starting with George Russell's win as we question if it's his year, if Mercedes are the clear favorites, if Ferrari are in striking distance, and if Ferrari had another strategy disasterclass? Next, we give our thoughts on the new regulations and tackle the biggest issue with the current cars, super clipping, and what F1 needs to do to make the car more enjoyable for drivers and fans. We also break down the early midfield battle before discussing Cadillac's first race, what realistic expectations are, and what would be considered a successful season in Abu Dhabi? Finally, we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week (or offseason in this case) to wrap up the Australian Grand Prix. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam recap everything from the Australian Grand Prix weekend starting with George Russell's win as we question if it's his year, if Mercedes are the clear favorites, if Ferrari are in striking distance, and if Ferrari had another strategy disasterclass? Next, we give our thoughts on the new regulations and tackle the biggest issue with the current cars, super clipping, and what F1 needs to do to make the car more enjoyable for drivers and fans. We also break down the early midfield battle before discussing Cadillac's first race, what realistic expectations are, and what would be considered a successful season in Abu Dhabi? Finally, we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week (or offseason in this case) to wrap up the Australian Grand Prix. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18820022 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 5150 f1, formula 1, racing, motorsports, nascar, indycar, wec, imsa full false 2026 F1 DRIVER AND TEAM PREDICTIONS! | The Wheelknowers Formula 1 Podcast by The Final Lap 2026 F1 DRIVER AND TEAM PREDICTIONS! | The Wheelknowers Formula 1 Podcast by The Final Lap Josh and Sam are back for the first race week of 2026 with our driver and constructor predictions for the new season. We each give our predicted championship finishing order from 22-1 for drivers and 11-1 for constructors. Plus, we breakdown some of the latest news from early in the race week before the Australian Grand Prix. Thanks for watching!

]]> Josh and Sam are back for the first race week of 2026 with our driver and constructor predictions for the new season. We each give our predicted championship finishing order from 22-1 for drivers and 11-1 for constructors. Plus, we breakdown some of the latest news from early in the race week before the Australian Grand Prix. Thanks for watching!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18793770 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0500 6426 f1, formula 1, racing, motorsports, nascar, indycar, wec, imsa full false 2026 F1 Testing Breakdown 2026 F1 Testing Breakdown Josh and Sam are back to breakdown everything from testing and the offseason for Formula 1. We discuss the new regs and specifics on how racing will be with the energy management system, race start issues for many teams, Aston Martins uneasy start to 2026, Max Verstappen's F1 future, Ferrari's innovative take on the regulations, who the constructors favorite is for the year, early signs from Cadillac, and who has the best and worst livery of the season. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to breakdown everything from testing and the offseason for Formula 1. We discuss the new regs and specifics on how racing will be with the energy management system, race start issues for many teams, Aston Martins uneasy start to 2026, Max Verstappen's F1 future, Ferrari's innovative take on the regulations, who the constructors favorite is for the year, early signs from Cadillac, and who has the best and worst livery of the season. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18750555 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0500 3878 f1, formula 1, wec, imsa, indycar, nascar, racing full false 2025 F1 Driver Tier Lists! 2025 F1 Driver Tier Lists! Josh and Sam are back with an offseason episode to give our 2025 F1 driver tier lists! We breakdown all 21 drivers from the 2025 season and give each driver a grade A-F before we reveal our numerical rankings at the end of the episode! Thank you for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back with an offseason episode to give our 2025 F1 driver tier lists! We breakdown all 21 drivers from the 2025 season and give each driver a grade A-F before we reveal our numerical rankings at the end of the episode! Thank you for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18432720 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 6593 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing, WEC, Le Mans full false LANDO NORRIS IS A FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPION! (TFL F1 Show) LANDO NORRIS IS A FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPION! (TFL F1 Show) The guys breakdown everything from the last race of the season starting with Lando Norris' win in the drivers championship, is podium drive in Abu Dhabi, and what changed for him this season that helped him become champion. Next we debate the no-penalty for the Lando-Yuki incident, where things went wrong for Oscar Piastri this year, and if 2025 was a missed opportunity for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. Finally we give our final personal podium and stinker of the week for 2025, before we discuss offseason plans. Thanks for listening!

]]> The guys breakdown everything from the last race of the season starting with Lando Norris' win in the drivers championship, is podium drive in Abu Dhabi, and what changed for him this season that helped him become champion. Next we debate the no-penalty for the Lando-Yuki incident, where things went wrong for Oscar Piastri this year, and if 2025 was a missed opportunity for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. Finally we give our final personal podium and stinker of the week for 2025, before we discuss offseason plans. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18321754 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500 5270 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing, WEC, Le Mans full false Verstappen Wins in Qatar as McLaren Make Huge Strategy Mistake! (TFL F1 Show) Verstappen Wins in Qatar as McLaren Make Huge Strategy Mistake! (TFL F1 Show) The guys are back to break down Max Verstappen's huge win at the Qatar Grand Prix. We discuss just how Max has got in this position, and what Red Bull have changed to give him the chance. We also talk through McLaren's strategy mistake, why the team made its decision, if McLaren are costing Lando and Oscar a championship, and if they fail to win the championship will it be the biggest collapse in F1 history? Finally we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week, as well as our thoughts on the track in Qatar. Thanks for listening!

]]> The guys are back to break down Max Verstappen's huge win at the Qatar Grand Prix. We discuss just how Max has got in this position, and what Red Bull have changed to give him the chance. We also talk through McLaren's strategy mistake, why the team made its decision, if McLaren are costing Lando and Oscar a championship, and if they fail to win the championship will it be the biggest collapse in F1 history? Finally we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week, as well as our thoughts on the track in Qatar. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18282922 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0500 4695 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing, WEC, Le Mans full false McLaren's Disastrous Double DQ, and Max Verstappen's Not Done Yet! (TFL Formula 1 Show) McLaren's Disastrous Double DQ, and Max Verstappen's Not Done Yet! (TFL Formula 1 Show) The guys are back to break down everything from the Las Vegas Grand Prix starting with Max Verstappen’s win and how this somehow brings him back into the championship hunt. We also discuss the big McLaren mistake with a double DSQ for its drivers, who it affects more, and if this is the biggest mistake of the 2025 season. We also break Mick Schumacher signing in IndyCar for 2026, and Adrian Newey’s new movie. Thanks for listening!

]]> The guys are back to break down everything from the Las Vegas Grand Prix starting with Max Verstappen’s win and how this somehow brings him back into the championship hunt. We also discuss the big McLaren mistake with a double DSQ for its drivers, who it affects more, and if this is the biggest mistake of the 2025 season. We also break Mick Schumacher signing in IndyCar for 2026, and Adrian Newey’s new movie. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18248609 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 4226 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing, WEC, Le Mans full false Norris Extends The Lead, Piastri's Struggles Continue, and Verstappen's Pit Lane to Podium Drive! Norris Extends The Lead, Piastri's Struggles Continue, and Verstappen's Pit Lane to Podium Drive! The guys are back to break down an excellent Brazilian Grand Prix, if this was the best race weekend of the year, and why Interlagos is the best circuit on the current F1 calendar. Next we discuss what has changed for Lando Norris and his great weekend in Brazil, Oscar Piastri's continued struggles and if the pressure has become to much for Piastri this year. Plus Max Verstappen's epic drive from the pit lane to the podium and if he could have won had Red Bull left him out instead of making the final pit stop. Finally we give our personal podiums, stinker of the week, and we discuss Colapinto's contract extension at Alpine. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The guys are back to break down an excellent Brazilian Grand Prix, if this was the best race weekend of the year, and why Interlagos is the best circuit on the current F1 calendar. Next we discuss what has changed for Lando Norris and his great weekend in Brazil, Oscar Piastri's continued struggles and if the pressure has become to much for Piastri this year. Plus Max Verstappen's epic drive from the pit lane to the podium and if he could have won had Red Bull left him out instead of making the final pit stop. Finally we give our personal podiums, stinker of the week, and we discuss Colapinto's contract extension at Alpine. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18168590 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 4896 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lando Norris Takes F1 Championship Lead, and An Unnecessary VSC Ruins Mexico GP (TFL F1 Show) Lando Norris Takes F1 Championship Lead, and An Unnecessary VSC Ruins Mexico GP (TFL F1 Show) The guys are back to break down everything from the Mexico Grand Prix starting with Lando Norris' runaway win, why he got booed post race, and if Lando will feel the pressure again now that he is in the championship lead. We also discuss Max Verstappen's title chances with four races remaining, the Virtual Safety Car that ruined the Mexico GP, the Marshalls on track in front of Liam Lawson, and some great radio content from George Russell. Thanks for listening!

]]> The guys are back to break down everything from the Mexico Grand Prix starting with Lando Norris' runaway win, why he got booed post race, and if Lando will feel the pressure again now that he is in the championship lead. We also discuss Max Verstappen's title chances with four races remaining, the Virtual Safety Car that ruined the Mexico GP, the Marshalls on track in front of Liam Lawson, and some great radio content from George Russell. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18093936 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0400 4170 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen's Magnificent COTA Victory, Plus is the Championship in Danger? (TFL F1 Show) Max Verstappen's Magnificent COTA Victory, Plus is the Championship in Danger? (TFL F1 Show) The guys are back to recap Max Verstappen's victory at the United States Grand Prix, if he can actually make the championship comeback, and if he becomes the GOAT of F1 with a championship win this year. We also break down Oscar Piastri's off the pace weekend, if he is falling to the championship pressure, and if Lando Norris is doing enough to become champion. Plus we discuss of personal podiums, stinker of the week, and F1's new TV deal with Apple TV. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The guys are back to recap Max Verstappen's victory at the United States Grand Prix, if he can actually make the championship comeback, and if he becomes the GOAT of F1 with a championship win this year. We also break down Oscar Piastri's off the pace weekend, if he is falling to the championship pressure, and if Lando Norris is doing enough to become champion. Plus we discuss of personal podiums, stinker of the week, and F1's new TV deal with Apple TV. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-18046182 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0400 4452 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false George Russell WINS in Singapore, McLaren Drama Continues, and a Championship Update (TFL F1 Show) George Russell WINS in Singapore, McLaren Drama Continues, and a Championship Update (TFL F1 Show) The guys are back to breakdown everything from the Singapore Grand Prix! Starting with George Russell's second win of the season, and if George could win the drivers championship in the right car. Next we discuss the McLaren driver drama, if Lando Norris' move was just a racing incident or something more, and if Oscar is on the wrong end of "Papaya Rules". Finally we update the championship with just six races remaining and give our personal podiums and stinker of the week. Thanks for watching!

]]> The guys are back to breakdown everything from the Singapore Grand Prix! Starting with George Russell's second win of the season, and if George could win the drivers championship in the right car. Next we discuss the McLaren driver drama, if Lando Norris' move was just a racing incident or something more, and if Oscar is on the wrong end of "Papaya Rules". Finally we update the championship with just six races remaining and give our personal podiums and stinker of the week. Thanks for watching!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17976893 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3967 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oscar Piastri Wrecks, Lando Norris Can't Capitalize, and Max Verstappen Wins Again! (TFL F1 Show) Oscar Piastri Wrecks, Lando Norris Can't Capitalize, and Max Verstappen Wins Again! (TFL F1 Show) The guys are back to break down everything from Baku as Max Verstappen wins again, Oscar Piastri wrecks in qualifying and the race, and Lando cant capitalize to bring the championship closer together. Finally we give our personal podiums, stinker of the week, and discuss the Hadjar to Red Bull rumors. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The guys are back to break down everything from Baku as Max Verstappen wins again, Oscar Piastri wrecks in qualifying and the race, and Lando cant capitalize to bring the championship closer together. Finally we give our personal podiums, stinker of the week, and discuss the Hadjar to Red Bull rumors. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17888720 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400 4001 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Dominates Monza, and Will McLaren Team Orders Effect The Championship? Max Dominates Monza, and Will McLaren Team Orders Effect The Championship? Josh and Sam are back to break down everything from Monza! Starting with Max Verstappen’s dominant win, if it’s replicable for the rest of the season, McLaren’s important team orders call, and if the race had a big effect on the championship standings. We also give our personal podiums and stinker of the week to wrap up the Italian Grand Prix weekend! Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down everything from Monza! Starting with Max Verstappen’s dominant win, if it’s replicable for the rest of the season, McLaren’s important team orders call, and if the race had a big effect on the championship standings. We also give our personal podiums and stinker of the week to wrap up the Italian Grand Prix weekend! Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17812215 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0400 3779 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oscar Piastri's GRAND SLAM, Lando's Misfortune, and Hadjar's Maiden Podium! (TFL F1 Recap Show) Oscar Piastri's GRAND SLAM, Lando's Misfortune, and Hadjar's Maiden Podium! (TFL F1 Recap Show) The guys are back to breakdown everything from the Dutch Grand Prix! We discuss everything from Oscar Piastri's Grand Slam weekend, Lando Norris' mechanical DNF that stretches his championship deficit, Isack Hadjar's first podium, Ferrari's tough weekend, and Cadillac's new driver pairing! Thanks for listening! 

]]> The guys are back to breakdown everything from the Dutch Grand Prix! We discuss everything from Oscar Piastri's Grand Slam weekend, Lando Norris' mechanical DNF that stretches his championship deficit, Isack Hadjar's first podium, Ferrari's tough weekend, and Cadillac's new driver pairing! Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17786139 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0400 4662 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lando Norris WINS in Hungary, McLaren Strategists Battle, and Leclerc's Strong Race Turned South! (TFL F1 Show) Lando Norris WINS in Hungary, McLaren Strategists Battle, and Leclerc's Strong Race Turned South! (TFL F1 Show) The guys are back to break down everything from the Hungarian Grand Prix starting with Lando Norris' win after a disastrous first lap, his tire management on the one stop strategy, and if the strategy decisions by McLaren were unfair to Oscar Piastri. Next we discuss Leclerc's strange race, Hamilton's "I'm Useless" comments, Red Bull being stuck in no mans land, Gabriel Bortoleto's special P6 performance, and more before we give out our personal podiums and stinker of the week! Thanks for listening! 

]]> The guys are back to break down everything from the Hungarian Grand Prix starting with Lando Norris' win after a disastrous first lap, his tire management on the one stop strategy, and if the strategy decisions by McLaren were unfair to Oscar Piastri. Next we discuss Leclerc's strange race, Hamilton's "I'm Useless" comments, Red Bull being stuck in no mans land, Gabriel Bortoleto's special P6 performance, and more before we give out our personal podiums and stinker of the week! Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17615630 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3328 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oscar Piastri Punches Back With Win at Spa! (TFL F1 Show) Oscar Piastri Punches Back With Win at Spa! (TFL F1 Show) The guys are back to break down everything from F1's weekend in Spa! We discuss Oscar Piastri's win, if the start or the medium tire stint won him the race, and what this does for his championship hopes. Next we talk about Lando Norris' missed opportunity from pole position, his poor start, and his mistakes on the hard tire. Finally we give our personal podiums, discuss Hamilton and Leclerc's good race, and why Spa and other F1 tracks have become so difficult to overtake on. Thanks for listening!

]]> The guys are back to break down everything from F1's weekend in Spa! We discuss Oscar Piastri's win, if the start or the medium tire stint won him the race, and what this does for his championship hopes. Next we talk about Lando Norris' missed opportunity from pole position, his poor start, and his mistakes on the hard tire. Finally we give our personal podiums, discuss Hamilton and Leclerc's good race, and why Spa and other F1 tracks have become so difficult to overtake on. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17578869 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3580 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Hulkenberg's Long Awaited Podium, Plus Lando Norris Wins While Piastri Gets Penalized! (TFL F1 Show) Hulkenberg's Long Awaited Podium, Plus Lando Norris Wins While Piastri Gets Penalized! (TFL F1 Show) Josh and Sam are back to breakdown everything from the British Grand Prix in Silverstone! We start with Lando Norris' mistake free win, before we discuss the Oscar Piastri incident, if he should have been penalized, if it was to harsh of a penalty, how to fix the restarts, and Piastri's plea to the McLaren pit wall. Next we move to Nico Hulkenberg's first podium in 239 F1 Grand Prix starts, if it's the best non-win result in F1 history, and how Sauber is moving in the right direction. Thanks for listening!


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]]> Josh and Sam are back to breakdown everything from the British Grand Prix in Silverstone! We start with Lando Norris' mistake free win, before we discuss the Oscar Piastri incident, if he should have been penalized, if it was to harsh of a penalty, how to fix the restarts, and Piastri's plea to the McLaren pit wall. Next we move to Nico Hulkenberg's first podium in 239 F1 Grand Prix starts, if it's the best non-win result in F1 history, and how Sauber is moving in the right direction. Thanks for listening!


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]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17467438 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3888 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lando Norris WINS in Austria, Plus Are Max Verstappen's Title Hopes OVER?! (TFL F1 Recap Show) Lando Norris WINS in Austria, Plus Are Max Verstappen's Title Hopes OVER?! (TFL F1 Recap Show) Lando Norris wins in Austria to swing championship momentum back in his favor. We break down the win, the McLaren decision to let them race, and if the two drivers will come together again at some point this season. Next we discuss the Kimi Antonelli-Max Verstappen incident, and why Max's championship hopes in 2025 are now over after the crash! We also break down Sauber's double points finish, Williams' double DNF, Yuki Tsunoda's tough weekend, Max to Mercedes rumors and more! Thanks for watching! 


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]]> Lando Norris wins in Austria to swing championship momentum back in his favor. We break down the win, the McLaren decision to let them race, and if the two drivers will come together again at some point this season. Next we discuss the Kimi Antonelli-Max Verstappen incident, and why Max's championship hopes in 2025 are now over after the crash! We also break down Sauber's double points finish, Williams' double DNF, Yuki Tsunoda's tough weekend, Max to Mercedes rumors and more! Thanks for watching! 


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]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17427288 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400 4102 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false George Russell WINS in Canada, and Lando Norris' BIG Crash! (TFL Formula 1 Recap Show) George Russell WINS in Canada, and Lando Norris' BIG Crash! (TFL Formula 1 Recap Show) Josh and Sam are back to break down the Canadian Grand Prix starting with George Russell's big win from pole position, then we ask if this is Russell's best season in F1, and if Mercedes can fight for wins more consistently this season? Next we discuss Lando Norris' big crash as the McLaren's finally go wheel to wheel, and what Lando needs to improve on to win the championship. Thanks for watching!

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]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down the Canadian Grand Prix starting with George Russell's big win from pole position, then we ask if this is Russell's best season in F1, and if Mercedes can fight for wins more consistently this season? Next we discuss Lando Norris' big crash as the McLaren's finally go wheel to wheel, and what Lando needs to improve on to win the championship. Thanks for watching!

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]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17348753 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400 3356 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen & George Russell Clash, Oscar Piastri's Statement Win, and More! (TFL F1 Recap Show) Max Verstappen & George Russell Clash, Oscar Piastri's Statement Win, and More! (TFL F1 Recap Show) We are back with a breakdown of everything from the Spanish Grand Prix! First we discuss the Max Verstappen, George Russell incident, what Max was thinking, if the penalty should have been harsher, and if Red Bull played a part in ruining Max's race. Then we breakdown Oscar Piastri's win, if its his championship to lose, the Lance Stroll problem for Aston Martin, Isack Hadjar's stellar rookie season, and the second Alpine seat. Thanks for listening!

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]]> We are back with a breakdown of everything from the Spanish Grand Prix! First we discuss the Max Verstappen, George Russell incident, what Max was thinking, if the penalty should have been harsher, and if Red Bull played a part in ruining Max's race. Then we breakdown Oscar Piastri's win, if its his championship to lose, the Lance Stroll problem for Aston Martin, Isack Hadjar's stellar rookie season, and the second Alpine seat. Thanks for listening!

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]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17286030 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 4511 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Alex Palou and Kyle Larson Dominate in Indianapolis and Kansas! (TFL IndyCar and NASCAR Recap Show) Alex Palou and Kyle Larson Dominate in Indianapolis and Kansas! (TFL IndyCar and NASCAR Recap Show) Josh and Sam are back to recap the weekend in racing as Alex Palou and Kyle Larson dominate from pole position to win in Indianapolis and Kansas! First we break down Alex Palou's fourth win in five races to start the IndyCar season, if Alex Palou's 2025 season compares to Max Verstappen's 2023 F1 season, the new tire allotment for the Indy GP, Rahal's bad tire strategy, why RLL only shows front running pace at the Indy GP, and more. Next, we move to NASCAR where Kyle Larson sweeps the day at Kansas, we discuss if Larson can use this momentum to possibly win the Indy 500, Brad Keselowski's disappointing crash from second place, and if Brad K has to win to make the playoffs. Finally, we break down the replacement of Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto at Alpine and if Colpainto will be the second Alpine driver for the rest of 2025. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to recap the weekend in racing as Alex Palou and Kyle Larson dominate from pole position to win in Indianapolis and Kansas! First we break down Alex Palou's fourth win in five races to start the IndyCar season, if Alex Palou's 2025 season compares to Max Verstappen's 2023 F1 season, the new tire allotment for the Indy GP, Rahal's bad tire strategy, why RLL only shows front running pace at the Indy GP, and more. Next, we move to NASCAR where Kyle Larson sweeps the day at Kansas, we discuss if Larson can use this momentum to possibly win the Indy 500, Brad Keselowski's disappointing crash from second place, and if Brad K has to win to make the playoffs. Finally, we break down the replacement of Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto at Alpine and if Colpainto will be the second Alpine driver for the rest of 2025. Thanks for listening! 

]]> https://thefinallappod.com/ The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17151650 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 3564 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Piastri and Palou Dominate at Miami and Barber, and Logano Wins Wreckfest at Texas! Piastri and Palou Dominate at Miami and Barber, and Logano Wins Wreckfest at Texas! Josh and Sam break down everything from a full weekend of racing starting with Oscar Piastri's fourth win of the season in Miami. We discuss the McLaren's insane pace, what went wrong for Lando, Ferrari's worrying Grand Prix, and Antonelli's good weekend gone wrong. Next we move to NASCAR where we give our thoughts on Joey Logano's win, Texas Motor Speedway, and FOX's commercial free final hour after last weeks Talladega debacle. Finally, we discuss Alex Palou's runaway win at Barber, if he deserves more recognition for a potential F1 seat, and Christian Lundgaard's third straight podium. Thanks for listening!  

]]> Josh and Sam break down everything from a full weekend of racing starting with Oscar Piastri's fourth win of the season in Miami. We discuss the McLaren's insane pace, what went wrong for Lando, Ferrari's worrying Grand Prix, and Antonelli's good weekend gone wrong. Next we move to NASCAR where we give our thoughts on Joey Logano's win, Texas Motor Speedway, and FOX's commercial free final hour after last weeks Talladega debacle. Finally, we discuss Alex Palou's runaway win at Barber, if he deserves more recognition for a potential F1 seat, and Christian Lundgaard's third straight podium. Thanks for listening!  

]]> https://thefinallappod.com/ The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17117001 Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 5213 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Austin Cindric Wins at Talladega, FOX's Late Race Commercial, and More! (TFL NASCAR Recap Show) Austin Cindric Wins at Talladega, FOX's Late Race Commercial, and More! (TFL NASCAR Recap Show) Josh and Sam are back to recap the NASCAR race at Talladega! We break down Austin Cindric's win, why it was so deserved, how we fix superspeedway racing, Fox's horrendous late race commercial break with under 10 laps to go, and our personal top three performers. Finally we make our predictions for next week with NASCAR in Texas, F1 in Miami, and IndyCar at Barber! Thanks for listening!

#nascar #f1 #indycar #racing #motorsport

]]> Josh and Sam are back to recap the NASCAR race at Talladega! We break down Austin Cindric's win, why it was so deserved, how we fix superspeedway racing, Fox's horrendous late race commercial break with under 10 laps to go, and our personal top three performers. Finally we make our predictions for next week with NASCAR in Texas, F1 in Miami, and IndyCar at Barber! Thanks for listening!

#nascar #f1 #indycar #racing #motorsport

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17064633 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3599 full false Oscar Piastri Takes Championship LEAD with Jeddah Win! (TFL Formula 1 Recap Show) Oscar Piastri Takes Championship LEAD with Jeddah Win! (TFL Formula 1 Recap Show) Josh and Sam are back to break down everything from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix starting with Oscar Piastri's third win of the season as he took victory from Max Verstappen in Jeddah. The guys also discuss if Max Verstappen's five second time penalty was the right call, Lando Norris' up and down weekend, Charles Leclerc's excellent medium tire stint, and the Yuki Tsunoda-Pierre Gasly incident. Finally we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week to wrap up the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Thanks for listening!


#Formula1 #F1 #FormulaOne #Racing #Motorsport 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down everything from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix starting with Oscar Piastri's third win of the season as he took victory from Max Verstappen in Jeddah. The guys also discuss if Max Verstappen's five second time penalty was the right call, Lando Norris' up and down weekend, Charles Leclerc's excellent medium tire stint, and the Yuki Tsunoda-Pierre Gasly incident. Finally we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week to wrap up the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Thanks for listening!


#Formula1 #F1 #FormulaOne #Racing #Motorsport 

]]> https://thefinallappod.com/ The Final Lap Buzzsprout-17015126 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 3903 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oscar Piastri, Kyle Larson, and Kyle Kirkwood DOMINATE With Bahrain, Bristol, and Long Beach Wins! Oscar Piastri, Kyle Larson, and Kyle Kirkwood DOMINATE With Bahrain, Bristol, and Long Beach Wins! Josh and Sam break down all the latest from the weekend in racing starting with Oscar Piastri's Bahrain win, Lando Norris' weekend of mistakes, Ferrari's strategy call, and more! Then we discuss Kyle Larson's dominate Bristol win, the disappointing lack of tire wear, and what needs to change with the Bristol-Next Gen Car combination. We also break down Kyle Kirkwood's win from pole position in Long Beach, the multiple strategy options in the Grand Prix, and if Long Beach is the best street course in IndyCar. Finally, we discuss the IMSA and Formula E races from the weekend and make our picks for F1 next week in Saudi Arabia! Thanks for listening!

#F1 #Nascar #IndyCar #racing #motorsports 

]]> Josh and Sam break down all the latest from the weekend in racing starting with Oscar Piastri's Bahrain win, Lando Norris' weekend of mistakes, Ferrari's strategy call, and more! Then we discuss Kyle Larson's dominate Bristol win, the disappointing lack of tire wear, and what needs to change with the Bristol-Next Gen Car combination. We also break down Kyle Kirkwood's win from pole position in Long Beach, the multiple strategy options in the Grand Prix, and if Long Beach is the best street course in IndyCar. Finally, we discuss the IMSA and Formula E races from the weekend and make our picks for F1 next week in Saudi Arabia! Thanks for listening!

#F1 #Nascar #IndyCar #racing #motorsports 

]]> https://thefinallappod.com/ The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16981895 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 6333 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen is "Simply Lovely" at Suzuka, and Denny Hamlin Wins Second Straight at Darlington! Max Verstappen is "Simply Lovely" at Suzuka, and Denny Hamlin Wins Second Straight at Darlington! Josh and Sam recap a busy weekend in racing, starting with F1 in Japan where Max Verstappen put on a clinic all weekend to get his first victory of the season. We discuss Max's dominance, if McLaren should have swapped Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, what is up with Ferrari, and more from the Grand Prix! Next (50:06) we breakdown Denny Hamlins win at Darlington, Ryan Blaney's season of bad luck, William Byron's 243 laps out front, and why Throwback Weekend should stay! Finally we make our picks for next week with F1 in Bahrain, NASCAR at Bristol, IndyCar and IMSA at Long Beach, and Formula E in Miami! Thanks for watching!

]]> Josh and Sam recap a busy weekend in racing, starting with F1 in Japan where Max Verstappen put on a clinic all weekend to get his first victory of the season. We discuss Max's dominance, if McLaren should have swapped Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, what is up with Ferrari, and more from the Grand Prix! Next (50:06) we breakdown Denny Hamlins win at Darlington, Ryan Blaney's season of bad luck, William Byron's 243 laps out front, and why Throwback Weekend should stay! Finally we make our picks for next week with F1 in Bahrain, NASCAR at Bristol, IndyCar and IMSA at Long Beach, and Formula E in Miami! Thanks for watching!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16934275 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400 5384 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false The Weekend Preview: F1 at Suzuka and NASCAR at Darlington! Best Bets and More! The Weekend Preview: F1 at Suzuka and NASCAR at Darlington! Best Bets and More! Josh is back to preview the weekend in racing starting with F1 in Japan and three of our favorite plays heading into the Grand Prix! Next we preview the throwback race for NASCAR at Darlington as we give some of our favorite picks for the race as well. Thanks for watching! 

#f1 #formula1 #nascar #nascarracing 

(Any plays or bets listed should not be taken as gambling advice)

]]> Josh is back to preview the weekend in racing starting with F1 in Japan and three of our favorite plays heading into the Grand Prix! Next we preview the throwback race for NASCAR at Darlington as we give some of our favorite picks for the race as well. Thanks for watching! 

#f1 #formula1 #nascar #nascarracing 

(Any plays or bets listed should not be taken as gambling advice)

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16918581 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 315 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Denny Hamlin DOMINATES at Martinsville! Plus a Suzuka/Darlington Preview! Denny Hamlin DOMINATES at Martinsville! Plus a Suzuka/Darlington Preview! Josh and Sam are back to breakdown Denny Hamlin's dominate win at Martinsville, NASCAR's successful softer tire compound, and if NASCAR need to address overly aggressive driving? We also make our picks for NASCAR next weekend at Darlington, and F1 at the Japan Grand Prix! Thanks for listening!



]]> Josh and Sam are back to breakdown Denny Hamlin's dominate win at Martinsville, NASCAR's successful softer tire compound, and if NASCAR need to address overly aggressive driving? We also make our picks for NASCAR next weekend at Darlington, and F1 at the Japan Grand Prix! Thanks for listening!



]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16893000 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3374 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Liam Lawson REPLACED By Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull!! Liam Lawson REPLACED By Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull!! Josh and Sam break down the shocking news that Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda will swap positions at Red Bull and Racing Bulls starting at the Japan Grand Prix! We break down what it means for Lawson and Tsunoda, if Red Bull made the right decision, and if the Red Bull is only drivable by Verstappen! Thanks for listening!

#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #tsunoda #lawson #redbullracing

]]> Josh and Sam break down the shocking news that Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda will swap positions at Red Bull and Racing Bulls starting at the Japan Grand Prix! We break down what it means for Lawson and Tsunoda, if Red Bull made the right decision, and if the Red Bull is only drivable by Verstappen! Thanks for listening!

#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #tsunoda #lawson #redbullracing

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16875447 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1608 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oscar Piastri Wins From Pole in China, Alex Palou Pounces at the Thermal Club, and Kyle Larson is Victorious at Homestead Oscar Piastri Wins From Pole in China, Alex Palou Pounces at the Thermal Club, and Kyle Larson is Victorious at Homestead Josh and Sam break down a full weekend of racing starting with Oscar Piastri's win in China, Ferrari's double disqualification, and Liam Lawson's looming Red Bull future! Then we head to the Thermal Club to discuss Alex Palou's charging victory over Pato O' Ward, the mid race tv blackout, and the future of the Thermal Club in IndyCar! Finally, we break down Kyle Larson's win at Homestead, the missed opportunities for Bowman, Blaney, and Wallace, and if Homestead should reclaim its spot as NASCAR's championship race! Thanks for listening! 


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#formula1 #nascar #indycar #racing

]]> Josh and Sam break down a full weekend of racing starting with Oscar Piastri's win in China, Ferrari's double disqualification, and Liam Lawson's looming Red Bull future! Then we head to the Thermal Club to discuss Alex Palou's charging victory over Pato O' Ward, the mid race tv blackout, and the future of the Thermal Club in IndyCar! Finally, we break down Kyle Larson's win at Homestead, the missed opportunities for Bowman, Blaney, and Wallace, and if Homestead should reclaim its spot as NASCAR's championship race! Thanks for listening! 


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]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16851663 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 4789 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false The Motorsports Weekend Betting Preview (China, Homestead, and Thermal) The Motorsports Weekend Betting Preview (China, Homestead, and Thermal) Josh and Sam are back to preview the weekend ahead in racing with our best bets and plays! From F1 to NASCAR and IndyCar, we give our three big bets, a combined parlay, and our two underdog plays for the weekend! Thanks for listening! 


]]> Josh and Sam are back to preview the weekend ahead in racing with our best bets and plays! From F1 to NASCAR and IndyCar, we give our three big bets, a combined parlay, and our two underdog plays for the weekend! Thanks for listening! 


]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16837066 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1094 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lando Norris Manages The Madness in F1's Opening Race and Josh Berry Gets His First Cup Series Victory in Las Vegas! Lando Norris Manages The Madness in F1's Opening Race and Josh Berry Gets His First Cup Series Victory in Las Vegas! Josh and Sam are back to break down an exceptional weekend of racing starting with F1's season opening race in Australia where Lando Norris held off Max Verstappen for the victory. We discuss what the win means for Lando and McLaren, if they are favorites for the championship, the struggles for rookies this weekend, and Kimi Antonelli's sensational drive! Next we move to Josh Berry's first NASCAR Cup Series win in Las Vegas, how the Wood Brothers have started off the season so strong, and why intermediate tracks are the best in the Next Gen car! Finally, we make our picks for F1, NASCAR, and IndyCar for next week! Thanks for listening!


#f1 #formula1 #nascar #indycar

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down an exceptional weekend of racing starting with F1's season opening race in Australia where Lando Norris held off Max Verstappen for the victory. We discuss what the win means for Lando and McLaren, if they are favorites for the championship, the struggles for rookies this weekend, and Kimi Antonelli's sensational drive! Next we move to Josh Berry's first NASCAR Cup Series win in Las Vegas, how the Wood Brothers have started off the season so strong, and why intermediate tracks are the best in the Next Gen car! Finally, we make our picks for F1, NASCAR, and IndyCar for next week! Thanks for listening!


#f1 #formula1 #nascar #indycar

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16808285 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 3856 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Formula E, Racing full false 2025 F1 Season Preview and Predictions! 2025 F1 Season Preview and Predictions! F1 is BACK! The guys look to break down there predictions for the 2025 season as we pick our drivers and constructors champions for the year! Plus we make our picks for the first race of the year, the Australian Grand Prix! Thanks for listening!


#F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #Racing #Motorsports 

]]> F1 is BACK! The guys look to break down there predictions for the 2025 season as we pick our drivers and constructors champions for the year! Plus we make our picks for the first race of the year, the Australian Grand Prix! Thanks for listening!


#F1 #Formula1 #FormulaOne #Racing #Motorsports 

]]> https://thefinallappod.com/ The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16793204 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 4887 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Christopher Bell Wins THREE STRAIGHT With Victory In Phoenix! Christopher Bell Wins THREE STRAIGHT With Victory In Phoenix! Josh and Sam are back to break down this weeks NASCAR Cup Series race in Phoenix as Christopher Bell keeps his win streak going for his third straight victory. We discuss Bell's incredible start to the season, if he can keep his win streak going, Josh Berry's good day for the Wood Brothers, the option tire, and more! We also make our picks next week in Las Vegas and some drivers to watch out for next week. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down this weeks NASCAR Cup Series race in Phoenix as Christopher Bell keeps his win streak going for his third straight victory. We discuss Bell's incredible start to the season, if he can keep his win streak going, Josh Berry's good day for the Wood Brothers, the option tire, and more! We also make our picks next week in Las Vegas and some drivers to watch out for next week. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16766951 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2189 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Can ANYONE Beat Them? Alex Palou Wins IndyCar in St. Pete and Christopher Bell Wins NASCAR at COTA! Can ANYONE Beat Them? Alex Palou Wins IndyCar in St. Pete and Christopher Bell Wins NASCAR at COTA! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with the return of IndyCar at the Grand Prix of St. Pete where Alex Palou picked up his first win on those streets. We break down Palou’s win, if anyone can stop him right now in IndyCar, Penske’s strategy mistake for McLaughlin, and the beginning of the IndyCar on Fox era. Next we move to NASCAR at COTA where Christopher Bell won for the second straight week. We discuss how this positions Bell for the season ahead, the new COTA layout, and NASCAR on Fox’s continued coverage struggles. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with the return of IndyCar at the Grand Prix of St. Pete where Alex Palou picked up his first win on those streets. We break down Palou’s win, if anyone can stop him right now in IndyCar, Penske’s strategy mistake for McLaughlin, and the beginning of the IndyCar on Fox era. Next we move to NASCAR at COTA where Christopher Bell won for the second straight week. We discuss how this positions Bell for the season ahead, the new COTA layout, and NASCAR on Fox’s continued coverage struggles. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16734091 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0500 4180 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false 2025 IndyCar Season Preview 2025 IndyCar Season Preview Josh and Sam are back to preview the 2025 IndyCar season! First we give three bold predictions for 2025 before claiming our biggest positive and negative movers for the year. We also make our picks for rookie of the year and give our predicted top 10 in the standings for the 2025 season! Thanks for listening! 




#indycar #indycarseries #indy500

]]> Josh and Sam are back to preview the 2025 IndyCar season! First we give three bold predictions for 2025 before claiming our biggest positive and negative movers for the year. We also make our picks for rookie of the year and give our predicted top 10 in the standings for the 2025 season! Thanks for listening! 




#indycar #indycarseries #indy500

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16704855 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2871 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Christopher Bell Wins as NASCAR Throws the Yellow, Plus F1 Livery Reveal Grades! Christopher Bell Wins as NASCAR Throws the Yellow, Plus F1 Livery Reveal Grades! Josh and Sam break down the week in racing starting with the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta. We discuss the late yellow flag call, why Atlanta produces such great racing, FOX's continued coverage issues, Carson Hocevar's driving, and a COTA Preview. Next we give our F1 livery reveal grades after the F175 event last week gave us our first look at the 2025 challengers. Thanks for listening! 


]]> Josh and Sam break down the week in racing starting with the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta. We discuss the late yellow flag call, why Atlanta produces such great racing, FOX's continued coverage issues, Carson Hocevar's driving, and a COTA Preview. Next we give our F1 livery reveal grades after the F175 event last week gave us our first look at the 2025 challengers. Thanks for listening! 


]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16691792 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 4303 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false William Byron Goes Back-to-Back at the Daytona 500! Plus Oliver Rowland Has a Huge Formula E Weekend in Jeddah! William Byron Goes Back-to-Back at the Daytona 500! Plus Oliver Rowland Has a Huge Formula E Weekend in Jeddah! Josh and Sam are back to break down the NASCAR season opener at the Daytona 500 where William Byron won for the second year in a row! Plus we discuss the big wrecks, if NASCAR needs to make a change to the superspeedway package, and if FOX can save their NASCAR coverage. Next we dive into Oliver Rowland's big Formula E weekend in Jeddah and Taylor Barnard's breakout this season. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down the NASCAR season opener at the Daytona 500 where William Byron won for the second year in a row! Plus we discuss the big wrecks, if NASCAR needs to make a change to the superspeedway package, and if FOX can save their NASCAR coverage. Next we dive into Oliver Rowland's big Formula E weekend in Jeddah and Taylor Barnard's breakout this season. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16649376 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0500 4342 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false 2025 NASCAR and Daytona 500 Preview 2025 NASCAR and Daytona 500 Preview Josh and Sam are back to preview the 2025 NASCAR season and the 2025 Daytona 500 LIVE from the infield at Daytona! We give our bold takes for the season, predict our championship four and champion, our 500 underdog picks and our predicted Daytona 500 winners as well. This episode is available in video format on YouTube as well! Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to preview the 2025 NASCAR season and the 2025 Daytona 500 LIVE from the infield at Daytona! We give our bold takes for the season, predict our championship four and champion, our 500 underdog picks and our predicted Daytona 500 winners as well. This episode is available in video format on YouTube as well! Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16618984 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 3567 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Chase Elliott Wins the Clash at Bowman Gray, Plus Our NASCAR Fantasy Draft! Chase Elliott Wins the Clash at Bowman Gray, Plus Our NASCAR Fantasy Draft! Josh and Sam are back to discuss NASCAR's return to Bowman Gray Stadium with the Clash where Chase Elliott took home the win in front of a sold out crowd! We break down the racing at the quarter mile short track, why it worked, and if NASCAR should continue to run the Clash at Bowman Gray. Next, we start off our NASCAR season preview with our season long NASCAR fantasy draft where we each made teams of 12 drivers to compete against each other for the season! Finally, we touch on a couple of NASCAR news topics for the week. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss NASCAR's return to Bowman Gray Stadium with the Clash where Chase Elliott took home the win in front of a sold out crowd! We break down the racing at the quarter mile short track, why it worked, and if NASCAR should continue to run the Clash at Bowman Gray. Next, we start off our NASCAR season preview with our season long NASCAR fantasy draft where we each made teams of 12 drivers to compete against each other for the season! Finally, we touch on a couple of NASCAR news topics for the week. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16563734 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 3864 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Porsche Penske Go Back-to-Back at the Rolex 24 in IMSA, Mustang Win GTD PRO as Corvette and BMW Beef, and NASCAR is Back at the Clash at Bowman Gray! Porsche Penske Go Back-to-Back at the Rolex 24 in IMSA, Mustang Win GTD PRO as Corvette and BMW Beef, and NASCAR is Back at the Clash at Bowman Gray! Josh and Sam are back to react to the Rolex 24 as Porsche Penske went back to back with the #7 car to beat out Acura for the top spot! We break down Porsche's big win, how they have surpassed Cadillac and Acura in GTP, what is next for LMP2, and American manufactured dominance in the GTD classes at Daytona. We also discuss our one big takeaway from the event and why endurance and sports car racing continues to be the purest form of motorsport! Finally we break down other news from the week such as Yuki Tsunoda being appointed to reserve driver at Red Bull, Corey Lajoie's comments after signing a part time deal with Rick Ware, and NASCAR's upcoming event with the Clash at Bowman Gray. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to react to the Rolex 24 as Porsche Penske went back to back with the #7 car to beat out Acura for the top spot! We break down Porsche's big win, how they have surpassed Cadillac and Acura in GTP, what is next for LMP2, and American manufactured dominance in the GTD classes at Daytona. We also discuss our one big takeaway from the event and why endurance and sports car racing continues to be the purest form of motorsport! Finally we break down other news from the week such as Yuki Tsunoda being appointed to reserve driver at Red Bull, Corey Lajoie's comments after signing a part time deal with Rick Ware, and NASCAR's upcoming event with the Clash at Bowman Gray. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16534280 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 3265 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false 2025 Rolex 24 Preview, Plus Our Hypothetical Olympic Motorsport Teams! 2025 Rolex 24 Preview, Plus Our Hypothetical Olympic Motorsport Teams! Josh and Sam are back to look ahead to the upcoming week of racing with the Rolex 24 this weekend in Daytona! We break down our picks to win each category, plus we give a team to look out for from GTP to GTD. Next, we make our hypothetical Olympic teams if motorsport were added to the Olympic Games as we try to narrow down three drivers to represent 13 different countries. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to look ahead to the upcoming week of racing with the Rolex 24 this weekend in Daytona! We break down our picks to win each category, plus we give a team to look out for from GTP to GTD. Next, we make our hypothetical Olympic teams if motorsport were added to the Olympic Games as we try to narrow down three drivers to represent 13 different countries. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16478592 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2916 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oliver Rowland Uses Attack Mode to Win Formula E in Mexico City, and NASCAR Makes Major Rule Change Announcement! Oliver Rowland Uses Attack Mode to Win Formula E in Mexico City, and NASCAR Makes Major Rule Change Announcement! Josh and Sam are back to break down the week in racing starting with Oliver Rowland's dramatic win at the Mexico City E-Prix! We also discuss three big takeaways from the race starting with Porsche's excellent start to the season despite winning a race yet, Envision Racing's tough start after going pointless in Mexico, and the continued success of the new Attack Mode in Formula E. Next, we break down the good and the bad from NASCAR's four big rule changes announced last week and what they mean for NASCAR moving forward. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down the week in racing starting with Oliver Rowland's dramatic win at the Mexico City E-Prix! We also discuss three big takeaways from the race starting with Porsche's excellent start to the season despite winning a race yet, Envision Racing's tough start after going pointless in Mexico, and the continued success of the new Attack Mode in Formula E. Next, we break down the good and the bad from NASCAR's four big rule changes announced last week and what they mean for NASCAR moving forward. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16431159 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2849 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Formula E Mexico City Preview, Plus 2024 F1 Driver Rankings Part 2! Formula E Mexico City Preview, Plus 2024 F1 Driver Rankings Part 2! Josh and Sam are back to start 2025 with a preview of the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix, from last years winner, to this years schedule and track set up, and our picks to win, we break it all down on this episode. After the preview, we finish our 2024 F1 driver rankings as we rank our best drivers from 12th to 1st of the season. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to start 2025 with a preview of the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix, from last years winner, to this years schedule and track set up, and our picks to win, we break it all down on this episode. After the preview, we finish our 2024 F1 driver rankings as we rank our best drivers from 12th to 1st of the season. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16397831 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3303 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Sergio Perez Out, Liam Lawson In, and Isack Hadjar Promoted to VCARB! Sergio Perez Out, Liam Lawson In, and Isack Hadjar Promoted to VCARB! Josh and Sam are back to give our reactions to a week full of F1 driver news starting with Sergio Perez's departure from Red Bull and what that means for the team and for Checo moving forward. Then we discuss the decision to promote Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda to the main Red Bull team, how we think Lawson will fair with Red Bull, and what Yuki's next moves are after this decision. Finally we break down Isack Hadjar's move to VCARB from F2 and how he makes an already stacked rookie class even better. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to give our reactions to a week full of F1 driver news starting with Sergio Perez's departure from Red Bull and what that means for the team and for Checo moving forward. Then we discuss the decision to promote Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda to the main Red Bull team, how we think Lawson will fair with Red Bull, and what Yuki's next moves are after this decision. Finally we break down Isack Hadjar's move to VCARB from F2 and how he makes an already stacked rookie class even better. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16330713 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2351 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false 2024 F1 Driver Rankings Part One (24th-13th) 2024 F1 Driver Rankings Part One (24th-13th) Josh and Sam are back to kick off the offseason with our personal 2024 F1 driver rankings! In part one we discuss our drivers ranked 24th to 13th on our list before we break down 12th to 1st in next weeks episode. We also break down Yuki Tsunoda's comments that he "Impressed" Red Bull in the post season test in Abu Dhabi and what the chances are that he gets the Red Bull seat for 2025. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to kick off the offseason with our personal 2024 F1 driver rankings! In part one we discuss our drivers ranked 24th to 13th on our list before we break down 12th to 1st in next weeks episode. We also break down Yuki Tsunoda's comments that he "Impressed" Red Bull in the post season test in Abu Dhabi and what the chances are that he gets the Red Bull seat for 2025. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16288899 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2690 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lando Norris, McLaren Win in Abu Dhabi, Ferrari Come Up Just Short, and Mitch Evans Wins Formula E Opener in Sao Paulo! Lando Norris, McLaren Win in Abu Dhabi, Ferrari Come Up Just Short, and Mitch Evans Wins Formula E Opener in Sao Paulo! Josh and Sam are back to break down the week in racing starting with Lando Norris' win in Abu Dhabi as McLaren hold on to win their first constructors championship since 1998, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton stun in their comeback drives to finish third and fourth, and Ferrari come up just shy of a constructors championship of their own. We also discuss the battle for P6 in the constructors as Pierre Gasly beats out Nico Hulkenberg to secure 6th for Alpine, and we look ahead to who has the edge in the constructors championship in 2025. Finally, we review Formula E's opening weekend in Sao Paulo, how the new four wheel drive attack mode worked, and why the Sao Paulo street circuit works so well for FE. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down the week in racing starting with Lando Norris' win in Abu Dhabi as McLaren hold on to win their first constructors championship since 1998, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton stun in their comeback drives to finish third and fourth, and Ferrari come up just shy of a constructors championship of their own. We also discuss the battle for P6 in the constructors as Pierre Gasly beats out Nico Hulkenberg to secure 6th for Alpine, and we look ahead to who has the edge in the constructors championship in 2025. Finally, we review Formula E's opening weekend in Sao Paulo, how the new four wheel drive attack mode worked, and why the Sao Paulo street circuit works so well for FE. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16248828 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 4027 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Formula E, Racing full false Max Verstappen Wins in Qatar, the FIA Comes Under Fire For Penalties, Doohan Replaces Ocon for Abu Dhabi, and Sergio on the Hot Seat! Max Verstappen Wins in Qatar, the FIA Comes Under Fire For Penalties, Doohan Replaces Ocon for Abu Dhabi, and Sergio on the Hot Seat! Josh and Sam are back to break down the penultimate race of the F1 season as Max Verstappen overcomes a one place grid penalty to win the Qatar Grand Prix, the FIA hand out harsh penalties to Norris and Hamilton, and the constructors championship closes as Ferrari cut into McLaren's lead. We also discuss Zhou Guanyu's great drive to get his and Stakes first points of 2024 and Pierre Gasly's continued run of good form. Finally we break down the latest driver news as Esteban Ocon is released from Alpine with one race remaining for Jack Doohan and Sergio Perez moves closer to an exit at Red Bull. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down the penultimate race of the F1 season as Max Verstappen overcomes a one place grid penalty to win the Qatar Grand Prix, the FIA hand out harsh penalties to Norris and Hamilton, and the constructors championship closes as Ferrari cut into McLaren's lead. We also discuss Zhou Guanyu's great drive to get his and Stakes first points of 2024 and Pierre Gasly's continued run of good form. Finally we break down the latest driver news as Esteban Ocon is released from Alpine with one race remaining for Jack Doohan and Sergio Perez moves closer to an exit at Red Bull. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16209451 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 3755 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing, WEC, Le Mans full false Max Verstappen Wins Fourth Straight Title, George Russell Wins Vegas Grand Prix, and Cadillac Officially Enter F1! Max Verstappen Wins Fourth Straight Title, George Russell Wins Vegas Grand Prix, and Cadillac Officially Enter F1! Josh and Sam are back to break down Max Verstappen's fourth straight championship, how he overcame a struggling car to win the title, and if he will be the favorite to win five straight in 2025. We also discuss George Russell's runaway victory in Vegas, Lewis Hamilton's drive through the field after qualifying struggles, and why Mercedes' car worked this weekend. Finally, we react to Cadillac and General Motors official entry into F1 in 2026, what it means for the sport, and make our early predictions for a Cadillac F1 driver lineup. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down Max Verstappen's fourth straight championship, how he overcame a struggling car to win the title, and if he will be the favorite to win five straight in 2025. We also discuss George Russell's runaway victory in Vegas, Lewis Hamilton's drive through the field after qualifying struggles, and why Mercedes' car worked this weekend. Finally, we react to Cadillac and General Motors official entry into F1 in 2026, what it means for the sport, and make our early predictions for a Cadillac F1 driver lineup. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16172826 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 3245 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false 2024 NASCAR Power Rankings, Sauber Sign Bortoleto For 2025, and Las Vegas GP Preview! 2024 NASCAR Power Rankings, Sauber Sign Bortoleto For 2025, and Las Vegas GP Preview! Josh and Sam are back to break down our personal top 10 power rankings for the 2024 NASCAR season after the championship was decided one week ago in Phoenix. Next, we react to RFK announcing they will run a third car with Ryan Preece in 2025. We also discuss Sauber signing Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2025 season and beyond, what it means for both parties, and if not signing Franco Colapinto was a mistake? Finally, we make our predictions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend as Verstappen looks to close out the championship. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down our personal top 10 power rankings for the 2024 NASCAR season after the championship was decided one week ago in Phoenix. Next, we react to RFK announcing they will run a third car with Ryan Preece in 2025. We also discuss Sauber signing Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2025 season and beyond, what it means for both parties, and if not signing Franco Colapinto was a mistake? Finally, we make our predictions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend as Verstappen looks to close out the championship. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16135449 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 3123 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Joey Logano Wins His Third NASCAR Championship in Phoenix! Joey Logano Wins His Third NASCAR Championship in Phoenix! Josh and Sam are back to recap the NASCAR Championship race in Phoenix as Joey Logano becomes a three time series champion! We break down Logano's drive, if he is a deserving champion, what needs to change with the playoff format, and the performances of the other championship four drivers. Finally, we discuss Martin Truex Jr's retirement and SHR's closure in NASCAR. Thanks for listening!  

]]> Josh and Sam are back to recap the NASCAR Championship race in Phoenix as Joey Logano becomes a three time series champion! We break down Logano's drive, if he is a deserving champion, what needs to change with the playoff format, and the performances of the other championship four drivers. Finally, we discuss Martin Truex Jr's retirement and SHR's closure in NASCAR. Thanks for listening!  

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16085635 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2323 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen's Epic Brazil Victory, Ryan Blaney Wins His Way To Phoenix, Martinsville Ends In Controversy, and More! Max Verstappen's Epic Brazil Victory, Ryan Blaney Wins His Way To Phoenix, Martinsville Ends In Controversy, and More! Josh and Sam are back to discuss one of the wildest weekends in racing starting with Max Verstappen's P17 to P1 drive in Brazil, how Max has managed to extract the most out of every weekend while Lando and McLaren have struggled, and Alpine's crazy double podium finish! Then we move to Martinsville as we breakdown Ryan Blaney's win to move to the championship for the second straight year, the Christopher Bell wall ride, race manipulation by Toyota and Chevy, and more! Finally, we make our predictions for the NASCAR championship in Phoenix! Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss one of the wildest weekends in racing starting with Max Verstappen's P17 to P1 drive in Brazil, how Max has managed to extract the most out of every weekend while Lando and McLaren have struggled, and Alpine's crazy double podium finish! Then we move to Martinsville as we breakdown Ryan Blaney's win to move to the championship for the second straight year, the Christopher Bell wall ride, race manipulation by Toyota and Chevy, and more! Finally, we make our predictions for the NASCAR championship in Phoenix! Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16054798 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 4398 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Carlos Sainz Wins in Mexico as Norris and Verstappen Square Off Again, Tyler Reddick Makes Last Lap Pass for Win at Homestead, and More! Carlos Sainz Wins in Mexico as Norris and Verstappen Square Off Again, Tyler Reddick Makes Last Lap Pass for Win at Homestead, and More! Josh and Sam are back to discuss an exciting weekend in racing as we start with Carlos Sainz's win in Mexico City, if Ferrari are the new constructors championship favorites, Lando and Max's latest on track incident, Sergio's nightmare home race weekend and more. Then we switch over to break down Tyler Reddick's last lap pass for the win to move on to the next round in Homestead, why Homestead should be the championship race again, and the playoff picture with one race left in the Round of 8. Finally we make our picks for next week with F1 in Brazil and NASCAR at Martinsville. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss an exciting weekend in racing as we start with Carlos Sainz's win in Mexico City, if Ferrari are the new constructors championship favorites, Lando and Max's latest on track incident, Sergio's nightmare home race weekend and more. Then we switch over to break down Tyler Reddick's last lap pass for the win to move on to the next round in Homestead, why Homestead should be the championship race again, and the playoff picture with one race left in the Round of 8. Finally we make our picks for next week with F1 in Brazil and NASCAR at Martinsville. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-16005997 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400 4643 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Charles Leclerc Drives Away at COTA as Verstappen and Norris Battle, Joey Logano Shocks With Win in Vegas, and More! Charles Leclerc Drives Away at COTA as Verstappen and Norris Battle, Joey Logano Shocks With Win in Vegas, and More! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with Charles Leclerc's victory at the United States Grand Prix, the battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, if Lando should have been given a penalty, what "Leaving the track and gaining an advantage" means, and a three way fight for the constructors championship. Next, we break down Joey Logano's fuel save victory in Las Vegas, if the playoff format needs to be revised, and the playoff drivers in trouble going to Homestead. Finally we make our predictions for F1 in Mexico and NASCAR at Homestead. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with Charles Leclerc's victory at the United States Grand Prix, the battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, if Lando should have been given a penalty, what "Leaving the track and gaining an advantage" means, and a three way fight for the constructors championship. Next, we break down Joey Logano's fuel save victory in Las Vegas, if the playoff format needs to be revised, and the playoff drivers in trouble going to Homestead. Finally we make our predictions for F1 in Mexico and NASCAR at Homestead. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15964161 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 4385 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Kyle Larson Dominates Reconfigured Roval, IndyCar Heads to Dallas in 2026, and Haas Partners With Toyota! Kyle Larson Dominates Reconfigured Roval, IndyCar Heads to Dallas in 2026, and Haas Partners With Toyota! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with Kyle Larson's domination at the Roval, our thoughts on the reconfigured Roval and if it deserves a spot on the schedule, and the bizarre ending to the NASCAR Xfinity series race. Next, we breakdown IndyCar's announcement of the Grand Prix of Arlington in 2026 and if another street course is good for IndyCar. We also discuss the bombshell news of Haas' partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing and if this will help push Haas up the F1 grid. Finally we make our picks and preview for F1 at COTA and NASCAR in Las Vegas. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with Kyle Larson's domination at the Roval, our thoughts on the reconfigured Roval and if it deserves a spot on the schedule, and the bizarre ending to the NASCAR Xfinity series race. Next, we breakdown IndyCar's announcement of the Grand Prix of Arlington in 2026 and if another street course is good for IndyCar. We also discuss the bombshell news of Haas' partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing and if this will help push Haas up the F1 grid. Finally we make our picks and preview for F1 at COTA and NASCAR in Las Vegas. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15931584 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2866 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Wins at Talladega, 23XI and Front Row Motorsports File Bombshell Lawsuit Against NASCAR, and More! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Wins at Talladega, 23XI and Front Row Motorsports File Bombshell Lawsuit Against NASCAR, and More! Josh and Sam are back to discuss Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s win at Talladega, Playoff drivers taking it easy on the last lap, more damaged vehicle policy nonsense after the big one, and the playoff picture heading to the Roval. We also break down the shocking lawsuit from 23XI and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR for violations of Antitrust law for the 2025 charter agreement and what impact this might have on the sport moving forward. Finally, we make our predictions for next week at the Roval in the Round of 12 cutoff race. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s win at Talladega, Playoff drivers taking it easy on the last lap, more damaged vehicle policy nonsense after the big one, and the playoff picture heading to the Roval. We also break down the shocking lawsuit from 23XI and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR for violations of Antitrust law for the 2025 charter agreement and what impact this might have on the sport moving forward. Finally, we make our predictions for next week at the Roval in the Round of 12 cutoff race. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15884747 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3115 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Ross Chastain Plays Playoff Spoiler at Kansas, Our IndyCar 2024 Power Rankings, And More! Ross Chastain Plays Playoff Spoiler at Kansas, Our IndyCar 2024 Power Rankings, And More! Josh and Sam are back to break down Ross Chastain's first win of the season at Kansas, some rough days for playoff drivers like Cindric and Reddick, a possible season saving drive for Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch's near victory, and more! Then we move on to give our personal Top 10 power rankings for the 2024 IndyCar season as we wrap up the year in IndyCar. Finally we discuss the news of the week and give our predictions for NASCAR next week at Talladega! Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down Ross Chastain's first win of the season at Kansas, some rough days for playoff drivers like Cindric and Reddick, a possible season saving drive for Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch's near victory, and more! Then we move on to give our personal Top 10 power rankings for the 2024 IndyCar season as we wrap up the year in IndyCar. Finally we discuss the news of the week and give our predictions for NASCAR next week at Talladega! Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15842864 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 3223 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lando Norris Wins From Pole In Singapore, Kyle Larson Dominates At Bristol, And More! Lando Norris Wins From Pole In Singapore, Kyle Larson Dominates At Bristol, And More! Josh and Sam are back to discuss all from the weekend in racing starting with Lando Norris' runaway victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's points maximization in second, the Ferrari's qualifying struggles, and the Daniel Ricciardo-Red Bull fiasco. Then we move on to break down Kyle Larson's win at the Bristol Night Race, who was the most surprising driver to not make the round of 12, NASCAR's continuing short track issues, and the new NASCAR trade market. Plus we discuss other news from the week and make our predictions for NASCAR at Kansas. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss all from the weekend in racing starting with Lando Norris' runaway victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's points maximization in second, the Ferrari's qualifying struggles, and the Daniel Ricciardo-Red Bull fiasco. Then we move on to break down Kyle Larson's win at the Bristol Night Race, who was the most surprising driver to not make the round of 12, NASCAR's continuing short track issues, and the new NASCAR trade market. Plus we discuss other news from the week and make our predictions for NASCAR at Kansas. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15802585 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 4131 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oscar Piastri Wins In Baku, Chris Buescher Passes SVG For Final Lap Win At Watkins Glen, And Alex Palou Wins Third IndyCar Championship! Oscar Piastri Wins In Baku, Chris Buescher Passes SVG For Final Lap Win At Watkins Glen, And Alex Palou Wins Third IndyCar Championship! Josh and Sam are back to discuss Oscar Piastri's win in Baku, if he can challenge for a world title next season, McLaren's new lead in the constructors championship and who is at fault for the Carlos Sainz-Sergio Perez incident. Next we break down Chris Buescher's win at Watkins Glen, if NASCAR should have stage breaks at road courses, and which drivers are in trouble with one race to go in round one of the playoffs. Finally, we finish off with a discussion on Alex Palou's championship victory in IndyCar, what separates Palou from the rest of the field,  and Colton Herta's win at the final race of the season in Nashville. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss Oscar Piastri's win in Baku, if he can challenge for a world title next season, McLaren's new lead in the constructors championship and who is at fault for the Carlos Sainz-Sergio Perez incident. Next we break down Chris Buescher's win at Watkins Glen, if NASCAR should have stage breaks at road courses, and which drivers are in trouble with one race to go in round one of the playoffs. Finally, we finish off with a discussion on Alex Palou's championship victory in IndyCar, what separates Palou from the rest of the field,  and Colton Herta's win at the final race of the season in Nashville. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15762833 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 4068 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Joey Logano Wins NASCAR Playoff Opener At Atlanta, Plus News From The Week And Predictions For Next Week! Joey Logano Wins NASCAR Playoff Opener At Atlanta, Plus News From The Week And Predictions For Next Week! Josh and Sam are back to break down everything from the racing weekend starting with Joey Logano's win in the opening race of the NASCAR playoffs, why Penske seems to work at the highest level once the playoffs start, issues for other playoff drivers, and more. Next we discuss if Kimi Antonelli is ready for Mercedes, before breaking down the CEO of IndyCar's comments about the sports past, a possible international series, and a new street circuit. Finally we make our predictions for F1 at Baku, NASCAR at Watkins Glen, and IndyCar's finale at Nashville. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down everything from the racing weekend starting with Joey Logano's win in the opening race of the NASCAR playoffs, why Penske seems to work at the highest level once the playoffs start, issues for other playoff drivers, and more. Next we discuss if Kimi Antonelli is ready for Mercedes, before breaking down the CEO of IndyCar's comments about the sports past, a possible international series, and a new street circuit. Finally we make our predictions for F1 at Baku, NASCAR at Watkins Glen, and IndyCar's finale at Nashville. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15722450 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 3088 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Charles Leclerc Wows Tifosi At Monza, Chase Briscoe Wins To Get In At Darlington, And Pato O' Ward And Scott McLaughlin Split Wins At The Milwaukee Mile! Charles Leclerc Wows Tifosi At Monza, Chase Briscoe Wins To Get In At Darlington, And Pato O' Ward And Scott McLaughlin Split Wins At The Milwaukee Mile! Josh and Sam are back together for the first time in two weeks to discuss an action packed weekend of racing! First we discuss Charles Leclerc's home win for Ferrari at Monza, along with McLaren's shocking team orders and strategy decisions that could cost them a championship, George Russell's recent struggles, and our personal podiums. Next we break down Chase Briscoe's win at the Southern 500, Kyle Busch's heartbreaking two weeks, our picks for the first round of the NASCAR Playoffs, and which drivers we were shocked to see both in and out of the playoffs. Finally, we discuss Pato O' Ward and Scott McLaughlin's wins in IndyCar's return to the Milwaukee Mile, if Will Power cost himself a championship in Milwaukee, and how Alex Palou separates himself from the rest of the IndyCar grid. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back together for the first time in two weeks to discuss an action packed weekend of racing! First we discuss Charles Leclerc's home win for Ferrari at Monza, along with McLaren's shocking team orders and strategy decisions that could cost them a championship, George Russell's recent struggles, and our personal podiums. Next we break down Chase Briscoe's win at the Southern 500, Kyle Busch's heartbreaking two weeks, our picks for the first round of the NASCAR Playoffs, and which drivers we were shocked to see both in and out of the playoffs. Finally, we discuss Pato O' Ward and Scott McLaughlin's wins in IndyCar's return to the Milwaukee Mile, if Will Power cost himself a championship in Milwaukee, and how Alex Palou separates himself from the rest of the IndyCar grid. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15696891 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 4730 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false McLaren Makes a Statement, Harrison Burton Shakes Up the Playoff Picture, and Will Power Keeps His Title Hopes Alive McLaren Makes a Statement, Harrison Burton Shakes Up the Playoff Picture, and Will Power Keeps His Title Hopes Alive It's just Sam this week at The Final Lap, but Josh and I will be reunited soon. In the meantime, I discuss Lando Norris and McLaren's statement win in Max Verstappen's backyard, Harrison Burton's emotional and shocking win at Daytona, and Will Power's dominance in Portland. 

F1 at Zandvoort: 0:22
NASCAR at Daytona: 18:19
INDYCAR at Portland: 29:09

I also left predictions out this week so I'll list them here:

Italy: Lando Norris
Darlington: Tyler Reddick
Milwaukee: Scott McLaughlin, Scott Dixon

]]> It's just Sam this week at The Final Lap, but Josh and I will be reunited soon. In the meantime, I discuss Lando Norris and McLaren's statement win in Max Verstappen's backyard, Harrison Burton's emotional and shocking win at Daytona, and Will Power's dominance in Portland. 

F1 at Zandvoort: 0:22
NASCAR at Daytona: 18:19
INDYCAR at Portland: 29:09

I also left predictions out this week so I'll list them here:

Italy: Lando Norris
Darlington: Tyler Reddick
Milwaukee: Scott McLaughlin, Scott Dixon

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15646983 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0400 2428 full false Tyler Reddick Wins on Monday at Michigan, and Josef Newgarden Gets Oval Win at Gateway! Tyler Reddick Wins on Monday at Michigan, and Josef Newgarden Gets Oval Win at Gateway! It’s just Josh this week as we are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with Tyler Reddick’s Monday win at a rain delayed Michigan race, how the playoff cut line looks with two races remaining, and if NASCAR can do anything to fix its rain delay issues. Plus I discuss Josef Newgarden’s win at Gateway, how Alex Palou stayed quiet and expanded his championship lead, and Will Power’s shenanigans. Finally, I break down some news from the week and make predictions for next weekend. Thanks for watching!

]]> It’s just Josh this week as we are back to discuss the weekend in racing starting with Tyler Reddick’s Monday win at a rain delayed Michigan race, how the playoff cut line looks with two races remaining, and if NASCAR can do anything to fix its rain delay issues. Plus I discuss Josef Newgarden’s win at Gateway, how Alex Palou stayed quiet and expanded his championship lead, and Will Power’s shenanigans. Finally, I break down some news from the week and make predictions for next weekend. Thanks for watching!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15613917 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1636 full false Austin Dillon Wrecks His Way To Victory Lane, NASCAR Tries New Tire Compounds, And A Look Ahead To Next Week! Austin Dillon Wrecks His Way To Victory Lane, NASCAR Tries New Tire Compounds, And A Look Ahead To Next Week! Josh and Sam are back to breakdown a wild week in racing as Austin Dillon won at Richmond wrecking both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap to get the victory. We discuss the "invisible line" of what is and is not allowed in NASCAR racing, if Dillon should and will get any penalties for this, and if the 'win and your in' playoff system contributed to the incident. We also share our thoughts on NASCAR's points race debut of the two tire compounds before giving out our top three performers and stinker of the week. Finally we share some other news from the week and make our predictions for NASCAR and IndyCar next weekend. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to breakdown a wild week in racing as Austin Dillon won at Richmond wrecking both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap to get the victory. We discuss the "invisible line" of what is and is not allowed in NASCAR racing, if Dillon should and will get any penalties for this, and if the 'win and your in' playoff system contributed to the incident. We also share our thoughts on NASCAR's points race debut of the two tire compounds before giving out our top three performers and stinker of the week. Finally we share some other news from the week and make our predictions for NASCAR and IndyCar next weekend. Thanks for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15571711 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2743 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false F1 Summer Break Driver Rankings (1-20), IMSA at Road America, and More! F1 Summer Break Driver Rankings (1-20), IMSA at Road America, and More! Josh and Sam are back to break down our F1 driver rankings so far in 2024 with the series on it's summer break. We also discuss the IMSA race at Road America and if Road America should get a 12 or 24 hour endurance race. Finally we make our predictions for NASCAR at Richmond as the series returns next weekend. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down our F1 driver rankings so far in 2024 with the series on it's summer break. We also discuss the IMSA race at Road America and if Road America should get a 12 or 24 hour endurance race. Finally we make our predictions for NASCAR at Richmond as the series returns next weekend. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15540589 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 4607 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lewis Hamilton Wins at Spa After George Russell's Disqualification, Plus Carlos Sainz Heads to Williams, And More! Lewis Hamilton Wins at Spa After George Russell's Disqualification, Plus Carlos Sainz Heads to Williams, And More! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the Belgian Grand Prix and Lewis Hamilton's win after George Russell's post race disqualification, how Mercedes made the mistake of Russell's car being underweight, why it was so difficult to pass at Spa, Norris' continuing turn one mistakes, Verstappen's drive from 11th to fourth, and Perez's future after his second place start turned into a seventh place finish. We also break down the news of the week starting with Carlos Sainz's move to Williams, Esteban Ocon getting the open seat at Haas, and Corey Lajoie being let go by Spire Motorsports after 2024. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the Belgian Grand Prix and Lewis Hamilton's win after George Russell's post race disqualification, how Mercedes made the mistake of Russell's car being underweight, why it was so difficult to pass at Spa, Norris' continuing turn one mistakes, Verstappen's drive from 11th to fourth, and Perez's future after his second place start turned into a seventh place finish. We also break down the news of the week starting with Carlos Sainz's move to Williams, Esteban Ocon getting the open seat at Haas, and Corey Lajoie being let go by Spire Motorsports after 2024. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15494513 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2916 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Oscar Piastri Survives McLaren Drama for First Win, Colton Herta Breaks Winless Streak in Toronto, and Kyle Larson Gets Redemption at the Brickyard 400 Oscar Piastri Survives McLaren Drama for First Win, Colton Herta Breaks Winless Streak in Toronto, and Kyle Larson Gets Redemption at the Brickyard 400 Josh and Sam are back to break down the week in racing starting with Oscar Piastri's first career win despite the drama at McLaren, if Lando should have been forced to give the spot to Oscar, Max Verstappen's radio messages, and Lewis Hamilton's 200th career podium. Then we move to IndyCar and Colton Herta's win in Toronto breaking his two year winless streak, the disastrous day for Pato O'Ward and Team Penske, and Alex Palou's possible championship winning drive. Finally we break down Kyle Larson's win at the Brickyard 400, if NASCAR should have thrown the final caution earlier, and we give our thoughts on how IMS raced with the NextGen car. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down the week in racing starting with Oscar Piastri's first career win despite the drama at McLaren, if Lando should have been forced to give the spot to Oscar, Max Verstappen's radio messages, and Lewis Hamilton's 200th career podium. Then we move to IndyCar and Colton Herta's win in Toronto breaking his two year winless streak, the disastrous day for Pato O'Ward and Team Penske, and Alex Palou's possible championship winning drive. Finally we break down Kyle Larson's win at the Brickyard 400, if NASCAR should have thrown the final caution earlier, and we give our thoughts on how IMS raced with the NextGen car. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15454879 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400 4508 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Ryan Blaney Wins at Pocono, Scott McLaughlin and Will Power Complete a Penske Sweep at Iowa, and a Look Ahead to Next Week! Ryan Blaney Wins at Pocono, Scott McLaughlin and Will Power Complete a Penske Sweep at Iowa, and a Look Ahead to Next Week! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the week in motorsports starting with the IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa, Scott Mclaughlin and Will Power's wins, why Iowa's repaved corners and other changes did not work for IndyCar, and the safety features of the aeroscreen and halo. Next we discuss Ryan Blaney's win at Pocono, if he can win back to back championships, the Lajoie-Busch incident, if we enjoy watching Pocono, and playoff bubble talk with five regular season races left. We also breakdown Oliver Bearman's move to Haas. Finally, we look forward the week ahead with F1 in Hungary, NASCAR at Indianapolis, and IndyCar in Toronto. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the week in motorsports starting with the IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa, Scott Mclaughlin and Will Power's wins, why Iowa's repaved corners and other changes did not work for IndyCar, and the safety features of the aeroscreen and halo. Next we discuss Ryan Blaney's win at Pocono, if he can win back to back championships, the Lajoie-Busch incident, if we enjoy watching Pocono, and playoff bubble talk with five regular season races left. We also breakdown Oliver Bearman's move to Haas. Finally, we look forward the week ahead with F1 in Hungary, NASCAR at Indianapolis, and IndyCar in Toronto. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15424126 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 3302 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lewis Hamilton Wins a Wild British Grand Prix, Pato O' Ward Holds Off Palou in Ohio, and Alex Bowman Wins a Wet Chicago Street Race! Lewis Hamilton Wins a Wild British Grand Prix, Pato O' Ward Holds Off Palou in Ohio, and Alex Bowman Wins a Wet Chicago Street Race! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the week in motorsports starting with Lewis Hamilton's first win since 2021 at his home race at Silverstone, Max Verstappen's second place performance, and McLarens mistakes that cost both of their drivers a chance at victory. We also break down Aston Martins good weekend, Charles Leclerc's run of misfortune, and Sergio Perez's performance clauses in his contract. Next we discuss Pato O' Ward's first win of the season where he crossed the finish line first at Mid-Ohio, how he was able to hold off the championship leader Alex Palou, and the new hybrid system in IndyCar. Finally, we discuss Alex Bowman's Chicago Street Race win, how to avoid the summer Chicago rain, and NASCAR's handling of the wet weather situation, before making our predictions for next week. Thanks for Listening!  

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the week in motorsports starting with Lewis Hamilton's first win since 2021 at his home race at Silverstone, Max Verstappen's second place performance, and McLarens mistakes that cost both of their drivers a chance at victory. We also break down Aston Martins good weekend, Charles Leclerc's run of misfortune, and Sergio Perez's performance clauses in his contract. Next we discuss Pato O' Ward's first win of the season where he crossed the finish line first at Mid-Ohio, how he was able to hold off the championship leader Alex Palou, and the new hybrid system in IndyCar. Finally, we discuss Alex Bowman's Chicago Street Race win, how to avoid the summer Chicago rain, and NASCAR's handling of the wet weather situation, before making our predictions for next week. Thanks for Listening!  

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15380881 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 3748 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false George Russell Wins in Austria After Verstappen and Norris Clash, Joey Logano Survives Five Overtimes in Nashville, and More News From the Week! George Russell Wins in Austria After Verstappen and Norris Clash, Joey Logano Survives Five Overtimes in Nashville, and More News From the Week! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the week in racing starting with George Russell's win at the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris came together, taking Norris out of the race and moving Verstappen back to fifth. We break down who was at fault, and the implications of the scuffle moving forward along with Haas' good points finish, Daniel Ricciardo's resurgent grand prix, and Aston Martin's recent struggles. Next we move over to discuss Joey Logano's win in Nashville after a five overtime fiasco which saw multiple accidents and contenders run out of fuel, Kyle Larsons chaotic overtime top 10 finish, some surprising top five finishers, and issues for drivers on the playoff bubble. Finally, we give our predictions for next week with F1 at Silverstone, NASCAR at the Chicago Street Course, and IndyCar at Mid-Ohio. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the week in racing starting with George Russell's win at the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris came together, taking Norris out of the race and moving Verstappen back to fifth. We break down who was at fault, and the implications of the scuffle moving forward along with Haas' good points finish, Daniel Ricciardo's resurgent grand prix, and Aston Martin's recent struggles. Next we move over to discuss Joey Logano's win in Nashville after a five overtime fiasco which saw multiple accidents and contenders run out of fuel, Kyle Larsons chaotic overtime top 10 finish, some surprising top five finishers, and issues for drivers on the playoff bubble. Finally, we give our predictions for next week with F1 at Silverstone, NASCAR at the Chicago Street Course, and IndyCar at Mid-Ohio. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15343227 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3078 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen's Sweet Spanish GP Victory, Christopher Bell Wins a Wet New Hampshire, and Alex Palou Dominates at Laguna Seca Max Verstappen's Sweet Spanish GP Victory, Christopher Bell Wins a Wet New Hampshire, and Alex Palou Dominates at Laguna Seca Josh and Sam are back to break down a full weekend of racing, starting with Max Verstappen's win at the Spanish Grand Prix,  Lando Norris' poor start, Mercedes resurging form and Alpine on the rise. Next, we hop over to New Hampshire to discuss Christopher Bell's wet weather victory, why his background in dirt helped in the changing conditions, and if NASCAR should allow the teams more freedom in the wet. Finally, we discuss Alex Palou's dominate win at Laguna Seca, the challenges he may face in the remaining IndyCar schedule, and the timing of the yellow flag that moved Newgarden up to second in the race. We also discuss the latest news of the week and make our predictions for F1 in Austria and NASCAR in Nashville. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to break down a full weekend of racing, starting with Max Verstappen's win at the Spanish Grand Prix,  Lando Norris' poor start, Mercedes resurging form and Alpine on the rise. Next, we hop over to New Hampshire to discuss Christopher Bell's wet weather victory, why his background in dirt helped in the changing conditions, and if NASCAR should allow the teams more freedom in the wet. Finally, we discuss Alex Palou's dominate win at Laguna Seca, the challenges he may face in the remaining IndyCar schedule, and the timing of the yellow flag that moved Newgarden up to second in the race. We also discuss the latest news of the week and make our predictions for F1 in Austria and NASCAR in Nashville. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15304249 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3579 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Blaney's Iowa Beatdown, Ferrari Goes Back-To-Back at Le Mans, IndyCar's New Broadcast Deal With FOX, and a Look Ahead to Next Week! Blaney's Iowa Beatdown, Ferrari Goes Back-To-Back at Le Mans, IndyCar's New Broadcast Deal With FOX, and a Look Ahead to Next Week! Josh and Sam are back to discuss an exciting weekend of racing as we start with Ryan Blaney’s win at the NASCAR Cup Series Debut at Iowa (0:25), Kyle Larson's lost win, Denny Hamlin’s disappointing day, if Iowa was the best short track race of the season, and the return of NBC’s NASCAR coverage. Next we move over to Le Mans (23:08) to break down Ferrari’s second straight 24 hour win, the growth of the Hypercar class, and the four hour safety car for rain. We also talk about the latest news from the week (31:50) such as IndyCar’s new media deal with FOX, and Martin Truex Jr’s retirement announcement. Finally, we make our predictions for next week (39:26) with F1 in Spain, NASCAR at New Hampshire, and IndyCar at Laguna Seca. Thanks for listening! 



]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss an exciting weekend of racing as we start with Ryan Blaney’s win at the NASCAR Cup Series Debut at Iowa (0:25), Kyle Larson's lost win, Denny Hamlin’s disappointing day, if Iowa was the best short track race of the season, and the return of NBC’s NASCAR coverage. Next we move over to Le Mans (23:08) to break down Ferrari’s second straight 24 hour win, the growth of the Hypercar class, and the four hour safety car for rain. We also talk about the latest news from the week (31:50) such as IndyCar’s new media deal with FOX, and Martin Truex Jr’s retirement announcement. Finally, we make our predictions for next week (39:26) with F1 in Spain, NASCAR at New Hampshire, and IndyCar at Laguna Seca. Thanks for listening! 



]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15265097 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2731 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing, WEC, Le Mans full false Max Verstappen Wins a Wet Canadian Grand Prix, Kyle Larson is Victorious in Wine Country, Will Power Breaks a Two Year Winless Drought, and a Look Ahead to Le Mans! Max Verstappen Wins a Wet Canadian Grand Prix, Kyle Larson is Victorious in Wine Country, Will Power Breaks a Two Year Winless Drought, and a Look Ahead to Le Mans! Josh and Sam are back to discuss a busy week in racing starting with Max Verstappen’s win in the wet at the Canadian Grand Prix (0:15), if Verstappen has taken complete control of the title fight, Mercedes resurgent weekend, Ferrari’s Canadian GP struggles, Perez’s horrific weekend after his contract extension earlier in the week, and Yuki Tsunoda’s contract extension with VCARB. Next we touch on Kyle Larson’s win in wine country (29:26) and if Larson is now the championship favorite, where Sonoma ranks among NASCAR road courses, if road course races should have stage breaks, and our personal top three performers from Sonoma. Then we head to Road America to break down Will Power’s first win in two years to take the lead in the championship (43:12), Chip Ganassi Racing’s disastrous day after starting on pole, and if Road America is the best road course in IndyCar. Finally(), we make our predictions for NASCAR’s first trip to Iowa in the Cup Series and the best 24 hours in sports car racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss a busy week in racing starting with Max Verstappen’s win in the wet at the Canadian Grand Prix (0:15), if Verstappen has taken complete control of the title fight, Mercedes resurgent weekend, Ferrari’s Canadian GP struggles, Perez’s horrific weekend after his contract extension earlier in the week, and Yuki Tsunoda’s contract extension with VCARB. Next we touch on Kyle Larson’s win in wine country (29:26) and if Larson is now the championship favorite, where Sonoma ranks among NASCAR road courses, if road course races should have stage breaks, and our personal top three performers from Sonoma. Then we head to Road America to break down Will Power’s first win in two years to take the lead in the championship (43:12), Chip Ganassi Racing’s disastrous day after starting on pole, and if Road America is the best road course in IndyCar. Finally(), we make our predictions for NASCAR’s first trip to Iowa in the Cup Series and the best 24 hours in sports car racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15227020 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3816 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Austin Cindric Wins a Shocker at WWTR, Scott Dixon Survives the Chaos in Detroit, Esteban Ocon Parts Ways with Alpine, and More! Austin Cindric Wins a Shocker at WWTR, Scott Dixon Survives the Chaos in Detroit, Esteban Ocon Parts Ways with Alpine, and More! Josh and Sam are back to discuss an insane weekend of racing starting with the NASCAR race at Worldwide Technology Raceway (0:26), where Austin Cindric picked up his first win in over two years after Ryan Blaney ran out of fuel on the final lap. Then we discuss Kyle Larsons waiver uncertainty and our personal top three performers from WWTR. Next we talk about Scott Dixon's win at the chaotic and caution filled Detroit Grand Prix (16:12), if Dixon is now the championship favorite, and what IndyCar needs to do about the Detroit street circuit. Then we discuss the breaking news that Esteban Ocon and Alpine have agreed to part ways (29:30) and what that means for the rest of the driver market. Finally, we give our predictions for F1, NASCAR, and IndyCar next weekend. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss an insane weekend of racing starting with the NASCAR race at Worldwide Technology Raceway (0:26), where Austin Cindric picked up his first win in over two years after Ryan Blaney ran out of fuel on the final lap. Then we discuss Kyle Larsons waiver uncertainty and our personal top three performers from WWTR. Next we talk about Scott Dixon's win at the chaotic and caution filled Detroit Grand Prix (16:12), if Dixon is now the championship favorite, and what IndyCar needs to do about the Detroit street circuit. Then we discuss the breaking news that Esteban Ocon and Alpine have agreed to part ways (29:30) and what that means for the rest of the driver market. Finally, we give our predictions for F1, NASCAR, and IndyCar next weekend. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15186477 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2964 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Newgarden Goes Back-to-Back, Leclerc Breaks the Monaco Curse, and Bell Wins a Rain-Shortened Coke 600! Newgarden Goes Back-to-Back, Leclerc Breaks the Monaco Curse, and Bell Wins a Rain-Shortened Coke 600! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the greatest weekend in Motorsports as we start with Josef Newgarden's back-to-back win at the Indy 500, Pato O' Wards heartbreaking second place finish, Kyle Larson's 500 debut, and what the race is like in person. Then we move over to the Monaco Grand Prix (23:34) to discuss Charles Leclerc's win in Monaco as he breaks his home race curse, if a championship battle is on between Verstappen and Leclerc and Red Bull and Ferrari, Checo's concerning run of form, Ocon's incident with Gasly, and what can be done to make Monaco better. Then we discuss the rain shortened Coke 600 (45:16), if they called the race too early, and if Larson should be given a waiver for missing the race. Finally, we make our predictions for next week (55:31) with NASCAR at Worldwide Technology Raceway and IndyCar at the Detroit Grand Prix. Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the greatest weekend in Motorsports as we start with Josef Newgarden's back-to-back win at the Indy 500, Pato O' Wards heartbreaking second place finish, Kyle Larson's 500 debut, and what the race is like in person. Then we move over to the Monaco Grand Prix (23:34) to discuss Charles Leclerc's win in Monaco as he breaks his home race curse, if a championship battle is on between Verstappen and Leclerc and Red Bull and Ferrari, Checo's concerning run of form, Ocon's incident with Gasly, and what can be done to make Monaco better. Then we discuss the rain shortened Coke 600 (45:16), if they called the race too early, and if Larson should be given a waiver for missing the race. Finally, we make our predictions for next week (55:31) with NASCAR at Worldwide Technology Raceway and IndyCar at the Detroit Grand Prix. Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15151752 Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3561 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen Squeaks Out A Win Over Lando Norris, It's Fight Night At North Wilkesboro, An Exciting Indy 500 Qualifying, And Our Predictions For Next Week! Max Verstappen Squeaks Out A Win Over Lando Norris, It's Fight Night At North Wilkesboro, An Exciting Indy 500 Qualifying, And Our Predictions For Next Week! Josh and Sam are back to discuss the latest from the week in motorsports starting with Max Verstappen's nail biting win over Lando Norris in Imola (0:18), if we are getting a championship battle in the drivers or constructors standings this year (7:17), Sergio Perez’s Imola struggles (11:33), Aston Martin’s battle with RB (15:20), Mercedes’ concerning lack of performance post upgrades (17:39), and our personal podiums from Imola (22:48). Then we discuss the NASCAR All Star Race at North Wilkesboro (25:18) and the fight between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (25:36), our thoughts on North Wilkesboro (30:43), and multiple tire options in NASCAR (32:33). Finally, we discuss a great weekend of Indy 500 qualifying with Team Penske’s dominance, Kyle Larson’s great qualifying performance, and the excitement of last chance qualifying (35:20). We also give our predictions for the biggest weekend in racing with the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500, and the Coke 600 next weekend (38:41). Thanks for listening! 



]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the latest from the week in motorsports starting with Max Verstappen's nail biting win over Lando Norris in Imola (0:18), if we are getting a championship battle in the drivers or constructors standings this year (7:17), Sergio Perez’s Imola struggles (11:33), Aston Martin’s battle with RB (15:20), Mercedes’ concerning lack of performance post upgrades (17:39), and our personal podiums from Imola (22:48). Then we discuss the NASCAR All Star Race at North Wilkesboro (25:18) and the fight between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (25:36), our thoughts on North Wilkesboro (30:43), and multiple tire options in NASCAR (32:33). Finally, we discuss a great weekend of Indy 500 qualifying with Team Penske’s dominance, Kyle Larson’s great qualifying performance, and the excitement of last chance qualifying (35:20). We also give our predictions for the biggest weekend in racing with the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500, and the Coke 600 next weekend (38:41). Thanks for listening! 



]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15103569 Mon, 20 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2785 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Brad Keselowski Breaks a 110 Race Winless Streak, Buescher and Reddick Get Heated, Alex Palou Wins at Indy, Ferrucci and Grosjean Beef, Plus a Look Ahead to Next Week Brad Keselowski Breaks a 110 Race Winless Streak, Buescher and Reddick Get Heated, Alex Palou Wins at Indy, Ferrucci and Grosjean Beef, Plus a Look Ahead to Next Week Josh and Sam are back to discuss the past week in racing, starting with Brad Keselowski's win at Darlington and whether or not Keselowski is a championship contender (1:04). Then we break down the incident and post-race altercation between Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick (5:57), before sharing our personal top three performers from Darlington (11:00). Next, we head up to Indianapolis to break down Alex Palou's win and the championship fight with Will Power (13:47). Then we discuss Colton Herta's drive from 24th to 7th (17:49) and Pato O' Wards continued struggles (18:52). Plus we dive into the Santino Ferrucci and Romain Grosjean beef and if having unlikeable characters is good for IndyCar (21:25). Finally we give our personal top three from Indy (25:49) and we preview next weeks F1 race at Imola and the NASCAR All Star Race (30:15). Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss the past week in racing, starting with Brad Keselowski's win at Darlington and whether or not Keselowski is a championship contender (1:04). Then we break down the incident and post-race altercation between Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick (5:57), before sharing our personal top three performers from Darlington (11:00). Next, we head up to Indianapolis to break down Alex Palou's win and the championship fight with Will Power (13:47). Then we discuss Colton Herta's drive from 24th to 7th (17:49) and Pato O' Wards continued struggles (18:52). Plus we dive into the Santino Ferrucci and Romain Grosjean beef and if having unlikeable characters is good for IndyCar (21:25). Finally we give our personal top three from Indy (25:49) and we preview next weeks F1 race at Imola and the NASCAR All Star Race (30:15). Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15061402 Mon, 13 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2121 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Lando Norris Gets His First Win in Miami, NASCAR's Closest Finish of All Time, Our Trip To Miami, and Predictions For Next Week! Lando Norris Gets His First Win in Miami, NASCAR's Closest Finish of All Time, Our Trip To Miami, and Predictions For Next Week! Josh and Sam are back to discuss an extremely exciting weekend of racing starting with F1 and Lando Norris' first career win in Miami, RB's good weekend, Alpine's first points, why sprint weekends are an enjoyable in person experience, and our trip to watch the race in Miami! Then we discuss NASCAR at Kansas (23:18) and Kyle Larson's win over Chris Buescher in the closest ever NASCAR finish at 0.001 seconds, who the current championship favorite is, and why mile and a half tracks are so good right now. Finally we talk about the official Adrian Newey news (32:36) and we give our predictions for NASCAR and IndyCar next week (37:57). Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss an extremely exciting weekend of racing starting with F1 and Lando Norris' first career win in Miami, RB's good weekend, Alpine's first points, why sprint weekends are an enjoyable in person experience, and our trip to watch the race in Miami! Then we discuss NASCAR at Kansas (23:18) and Kyle Larson's win over Chris Buescher in the closest ever NASCAR finish at 0.001 seconds, who the current championship favorite is, and why mile and a half tracks are so good right now. Finally we talk about the official Adrian Newey news (32:36) and we give our predictions for NASCAR and IndyCar next week (37:57). Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-15026749 Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2513 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Denny Hamlin Holds Off Larson at Dover, Scott McLaughlin Wins at Barber, Adrian Newey Back in the News, Josef Newgarden's Win Revoked, and David Malukas Dropped by McLaren Denny Hamlin Holds Off Larson at Dover, Scott McLaughlin Wins at Barber, Adrian Newey Back in the News, Josef Newgarden's Win Revoked, and David Malukas Dropped by McLaren Josh and Sam are back to discuss a weekend full of racing and news starting with the NASCAR Cup Series and Denny Hamlin's win at Dover, as well as aero blocking issues, the lack of tire wear, and our personal top three performers. Then we discuss Scott McLaughlin's second win in a row at Barber Motorsports Park (10:41), as well as Pato O' Ward's issues early in the race, and why Barber produces such good racing. Next, we discuss all the news from the week (18:54) such as Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin's disqualification from St. Pete, Adrian Newey on the move from Red Bull (26:20), David Malukas' dismissal from McLaren, and Nico Hulkenberg's move to Sauber and Audi. Finally, we make our picks for next week (41:32) with F1 in Miami and NASCAR at Kansas. Thank you for listening! 

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss a weekend full of racing and news starting with the NASCAR Cup Series and Denny Hamlin's win at Dover, as well as aero blocking issues, the lack of tire wear, and our personal top three performers. Then we discuss Scott McLaughlin's second win in a row at Barber Motorsports Park (10:41), as well as Pato O' Ward's issues early in the race, and why Barber produces such good racing. Next, we discuss all the news from the week (18:54) such as Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin's disqualification from St. Pete, Adrian Newey on the move from Red Bull (26:20), David Malukas' dismissal from McLaren, and Nico Hulkenberg's move to Sauber and Audi. Finally, we make our picks for next week (41:32) with F1 in Miami and NASCAR at Kansas. Thank you for listening! 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-14978185 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2842 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen's Runaway Win at the Chaotic Chinese Grand Prix, Ricciardo and Stroll Beef, Scott Dixon Provides an All-Time Dixon Fuel Save Victory, and Tyler Reddick Gets the Last Lap Win at Talladega Max Verstappen's Runaway Win at the Chaotic Chinese Grand Prix, Ricciardo and Stroll Beef, Scott Dixon Provides an All-Time Dixon Fuel Save Victory, and Tyler Reddick Gets the Last Lap Win at Talladega Josh and Sam are back to discuss a busy weekend of racing as they start with a discussion around the Chinese Grand Prix involving Max's dominance, Ricciardo and Stroll's incident, Lando's stellar drive, and our personal podiums. Then we switch over to Scott Dixon's win on the Streets of Long Beach (21:10) and the incident between Colton Herta and Josef Newgarden. Finally, we discuss Tyler Reddick's victory at Talladega (30:20) and the fuel saving strategy at superspeedway races before looking ahead to next weeks NASCAR and IndyCar races (41:55). Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back to discuss a busy weekend of racing as they start with a discussion around the Chinese Grand Prix involving Max's dominance, Ricciardo and Stroll's incident, Lando's stellar drive, and our personal podiums. Then we switch over to Scott Dixon's win on the Streets of Long Beach (21:10) and the incident between Colton Herta and Josef Newgarden. Finally, we discuss Tyler Reddick's victory at Talladega (30:20) and the fuel saving strategy at superspeedway races before looking ahead to next weeks NASCAR and IndyCar races (41:55). Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-14935278 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2754 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Chase Elliott Breaks His Winless Streak in Texas, Fox NASCAR Broadcast Talk, Is Texas Really That Bad, F1 Silly Season Begins, and a Look Ahead to Next Week! Chase Elliott Breaks His Winless Streak in Texas, Fox NASCAR Broadcast Talk, Is Texas Really That Bad, F1 Silly Season Begins, and a Look Ahead to Next Week! Josh and Sam are back on a Tuesday as we discuss Chase Elliott's break through win in Texas that brought his 42 race winless streak to an end, Larson having post-stage 1 issues (6:00), the entire top 10 at Texas (8:20), Fox coverage issues for the Cup Series (15:35), our thoughts on Texas as a NASCAR track (20:50), and our personal top 3 performers for Texas (25:45). Then we discuss other news from the week such as Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin announcement (28:15), rumors of Carlos Sainz to Mercedes (31:45), Prema Racing joining IndyCar (39:15), and Andretti's F1 facility unveiling (41:45). Finally, we finish off the episode with our predictions for next weekend with F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR all on the schedule (45:00). Thanks for listening!

]]> Josh and Sam are back on a Tuesday as we discuss Chase Elliott's break through win in Texas that brought his 42 race winless streak to an end, Larson having post-stage 1 issues (6:00), the entire top 10 at Texas (8:20), Fox coverage issues for the Cup Series (15:35), our thoughts on Texas as a NASCAR track (20:50), and our personal top 3 performers for Texas (25:45). Then we discuss other news from the week such as Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin announcement (28:15), rumors of Carlos Sainz to Mercedes (31:45), Prema Racing joining IndyCar (39:15), and Andretti's F1 facility unveiling (41:45). Finally, we finish off the episode with our predictions for next weekend with F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR all on the schedule (45:00). Thanks for listening!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-14901365 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3095 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Max Verstappen Gets Back on Track in Japan, William Byron Wins in Overtime at Martinsville, NASCAR's Short Track Package Issues, and a Possible Sebastian Vettel Return? Max Verstappen Gets Back on Track in Japan, William Byron Wins in Overtime at Martinsville, NASCAR's Short Track Package Issues, and a Possible Sebastian Vettel Return? Josh and Sam discuss all the events from this weekend in racing starting with F1 and Max Verstappen's rebound win in Japan, the difference between the one stop and two stop strategy (0:48), McLaren and Aston Martin's competition with their engine supplier in Mercedes (3:10), Yuki Tsunoda's points performance at his home race (6:58), Ricciardo and Albon's opening lap incident (8:08), Stakes embarrassing pit stops (10:45), our personal podiums for the weekend (15:16), and Seb's possible return (18:21). Then we switch over to NASCAR to discuss William Byron's overtime win at Martinsville (21:52), Hendrick's 40th anniversary takeover (22:45), if Byron has taken over the top spot at Hendrick (23:36), what needs to change with the short track package (26:41), our personal top three for Martinsville (29:30), and our predictions for next week (31:29)! Enjoy the episode!

]]> Josh and Sam discuss all the events from this weekend in racing starting with F1 and Max Verstappen's rebound win in Japan, the difference between the one stop and two stop strategy (0:48), McLaren and Aston Martin's competition with their engine supplier in Mercedes (3:10), Yuki Tsunoda's points performance at his home race (6:58), Ricciardo and Albon's opening lap incident (8:08), Stakes embarrassing pit stops (10:45), our personal podiums for the weekend (15:16), and Seb's possible return (18:21). Then we switch over to NASCAR to discuss William Byron's overtime win at Martinsville (21:52), Hendrick's 40th anniversary takeover (22:45), if Byron has taken over the top spot at Hendrick (23:36), what needs to change with the short track package (26:41), our personal top three for Martinsville (29:30), and our predictions for next week (31:29)! Enjoy the episode!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-14851084 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1994 full false Denny Hamlin's Win Called Into Question, Martin Truex Jr.'s Frustrations, Rain Tires in NASCAR, & a Look Ahead to Next Week Denny Hamlin's Win Called Into Question, Martin Truex Jr.'s Frustrations, Rain Tires in NASCAR, & a Look Ahead to Next Week Josh and Sam recap all that went down in NASCAR at Richmond as Denny Hamlin gets the win after his pit crew and a possible jumped restart vaulted him to the lead. We also break down Martin Truex Jr.'s out of character late and post race incidents with Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin (2:48) before getting into how the rain tires worked for the first time in an oval cup series points race (7:43). Finally we discuss if Richmond is a true short track (11:48) before looking ahead to the next week in racing (14:58). 

]]> Josh and Sam recap all that went down in NASCAR at Richmond as Denny Hamlin gets the win after his pit crew and a possible jumped restart vaulted him to the lead. We also break down Martin Truex Jr.'s out of character late and post race incidents with Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin (2:48) before getting into how the rain tires worked for the first time in an oval cup series points race (7:43). Finally we discuss if Richmond is a true short track (11:48) before looking ahead to the next week in racing (14:58). 

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-14808049 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1114 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Carlos Sainz Wins in Australia, NASCAR's Clean Race at COTA, and IndyCar's (Not Actually) Million Dollar Challenge Carlos Sainz Wins in Australia, NASCAR's Clean Race at COTA, and IndyCar's (Not Actually) Million Dollar Challenge Josh and Sam discuss this weekends events and highlights in racing starting with Carlos Sainz's win in Australia, Max Verstappen's DNF, the McLaren's take over as the third fastest team, the second Red Bull Seat, and the Williams fiasco. Next (18:24) we discuss William Byron's dominance at COTA and the surprisingly caution and incident free race there. And finally (24:38) we discuss IndyCar's attempt at an All-Star style race at the Thermal club and how to fix it!

]]> Josh and Sam discuss this weekends events and highlights in racing starting with Carlos Sainz's win in Australia, Max Verstappen's DNF, the McLaren's take over as the third fastest team, the second Red Bull Seat, and the Williams fiasco. Next (18:24) we discuss William Byron's dominance at COTA and the surprisingly caution and incident free race there. And finally (24:38) we discuss IndyCar's attempt at an All-Star style race at the Thermal club and how to fix it!

]]> The Final Lap Buzzsprout-14764981 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1875 Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Racing, Motorsport, F1, Racing full false Episode 1: NASCAR's Crazy Race at Bristol and an Exciting 12 Hours of Sebring Episode 1: NASCAR's Crazy Race at Bristol and an Exciting 12 Hours of Sebring Josh and Sam go over the events at Bristol with Denny Hamlin's win and the drama that went down with the tire wear situation. Then we talk some IMSA (5:15) with the 12 Hours of Sebring which saw great racing and amazing crashes.

]]> Josh and Sam go over the events at Bristol with Denny Hamlin's win and the drama that went down with the tire wear situation. Then we talk some IMSA (5:15) with the 12 Hours of Sebring which saw great racing and amazing crashes.

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