Mash The Gas

Kevin Batstone, Jeff Davis, NASCARSky
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Rev up your week with "Mash the Gas Podcast," your ultimate pit stop for all things NASCAR. Join hosts Jeff Davis, NASCARsky and Kevin Batstone every Monday night as they take you on a thrilling ride through the world of NASCAR Cup racing. 🏁 Race Recaps: Buckle up as the trio break down the heart-pounding moments from the NASCAR Cup weekend, providing in-depth analysis, race highlights, and unforgettable moments on the track. 🔍 Preview Pit Lane: Get ahead of the curve with their insightful previews of the upcoming race weekend. From track insights to driver strategies, they've got the inside scoop on what to expect. 🎲 NASCAR Fantasy Talk: Revise your fantasy lineup with expert advice from the Mash the Gas team. Unleash the full potential of your fantasy team as they share tips, tricks, and sleeper picks for the next race. 🗣️ Pit Pass Rumors: Tune in for the latest buzz and rumors circulating in the NASCAR universe. From driver updates to team dynamics, Jeff, Sky and Kevin keep you in the loop with the hottest topics in the sport. Whether you're a die-hard NASCAR fan or a casual listener, "Mash the Gas Podcast" delivers high-octane excitement, laughter, and the camaraderie of three passionate hosts sharing their love for the fastest sport on four wheels. Hit the track with "Mash the Gas Podcast" every Monday night – because when it comes to NASCAR, they always mash the gas!

  1. 5d ago

    Larson Wins Talladega! NASCAR Yellow Line Controversy & Chaos

    Kyle Larson pulls off an incredible last-lap charge to win the 2026 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway! 🔥 His first NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway victory comes with controversial calls, massive crashes, and a commanding 73-point championship lead with just TWO races remaining! 🎙️ This week on Mash The Gas Podcast, Kevin, Jeff, and NASCARSky break down all the action! 🏆 TALLADEGA RACE RECAP 🏁 Kyle Larson's wild last-lap victory!⚠️ NASCAR's double-yellow-line controversy: Did the No. 5 or No. 33 violate the rule?🚀 RFK Racing's massive 40-second Stage 1 advantage!💥 Joey Logano's terrifying rollover and Riley Herbst's brutal impact.📊 NASCAR championship standings and Larson's 73-point lead.🔥 MARTINSVILLE PREVIEW & NASCAR NEWS 🏁 Martinsville Speedway race predictions and championship scenarios!🌵 Phoenix Raceway rumors: Should the dogleg become an out-of-bounds area?🏎️ Cleetus McFarland announces a full-time ARCA Menards Series campaign for 2027 with Richard Childress Racing!💬 JOIN THE DEBATE! Did NASCAR get the yellow-line call right? Should Phoenix enforce track limits at the dogleg? Can anyone catch Kyle Larson in the championship battle? 🎧 Subscribe to Mash The Gas Podcast for weekly NASCAR Cup Series race recaps, breaking news, championship analysis, and unfiltered racing conversation! 🏆🗳️ SUPPORT KEVIN IN THE 2026 TOP HOST COMPETITION! Help Kevin Batstone take independent podcasting to the next level! Cast your FREE vote and show your support for Mash The Gas and Discussion Combustion Production! 👉 VOTE HERE: https://tophost.org/2026/kevin-batstone #NASCAR #KyleLarson #Talladega #Martinsville #MashTheGas

  2. Oct 20

    Reddick Wins Phoenix! Larson DNF & Talladega Chaos | NASCAR

    🏁 REDDICK WINS PHOENIX! LARSON DNF SHAKES UP NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP! The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase is heating up! 🔥 Tyler Reddick returns to Victory Lane at Phoenix Raceway for his first win since Kansas, while Kyle Larson's DNF throws the championship battle into question! 🎙️ This week on Mash The Gas, Kevin, Jeff, and NASCARSky break down the chaos from the Freeway Insurance 500 and look ahead to Talladega Superspeedway! 🏁 PHOENIX RACE RECAP Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing celebrate another victory.Kyle Larson's DNF shakes up the championship standings.Pit road mistakes, tire failures, wrecks, and race strategy.The biggest winners and losers from Phoenix.🏆 NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE With just three races remaining, we're breaking down the NASCAR Cup Series points standings, championship scenarios, and who's in the best position to take home the title! 🔥 TALLADEGA PREVIEW Should NASCAR's most unpredictable superspeedway race be this late in the season? We debate the risks, potential championship chaos, and our predictions for Talladega! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Should Talladega be this late in the NASCAR Chase? Can Kyle Larson hold on to his points lead? 🎧 Subscribe to Mash The Gas Podcast for weekly NASCAR Cup Series race recaps, championship analysis, predictions, and unfiltered racing talk! Mash The Gas Podcast — weekly NASCAR coverage all the way to the championship. 🎧 Stream Mash The Gas everywhere: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5q7HqM7zPjzZ8OjU6FEXzA Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1489736443 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionCombustion 📲 Follow Mash the Gas Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iC4tXx9uFhN1W5hRQmDkW 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1483538501 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MashTheGasPodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MashTheGasPod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashthegas.podcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashTheGasPodcast 🚦 Follow NASCARSky:🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NASCARSky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascarsky#NASCAR #TylerReddick #KyleLarson #Talladega #MashTheGas

  3. Oct 13

    Briscoe Goes Back-to-Back! | Mash The Gas

    The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway oval for the fall Bank of America 400 for the first time in eight years, and what a finish! 🎙️ This week on Mash The Gas, Kevin, Jeff, and NASCARSky break down Chase Briscoe's second consecutive victory, holding off Christopher Bell by just 0.029 seconds in a thrilling finish! 🏁 CHARLOTTE 400 RECAP Was returning to the oval the right move for NASCAR? We discuss the racing, strategy, Joe Gibbs Racing's dominance, and the biggest moments from Charlotte. 🏆 IS THE CHAMPIONSHIP KYLE LARSON'S TO LOSE? With just four races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase, Kyle Larson holds a 49-point advantage over Denny Hamlin. Can Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, or anyone else catch the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet? 🌵 NEXT STOP: PHOENIX RACEWAY! We're looking ahead to Sunday's Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway! Who has the speed to win, and could the championship standings see another shakeup? 🔥 THIS WEEK'S TALKING POINTS: 🏆 Chase Briscoe wins back-to-back races 🏁 Charlotte's return to the oval after eight years 🔥 Joe Gibbs Racing's strong performance 📊 Kyle Larson's championship lead and the NASCAR Chase standings 🌵 Phoenix Raceway preview and race predictions 🎙️ Join Kevin, Jeff, and NASCARSky every week for NASCAR Cup Series recaps, breaking news, championship analysis, and unfiltered racing conversation! 💬 YOUR TURN: Is Kyle Larson already in control of the 2026 championship, or is there still time for someone to catch him? Mash The Gas Podcast — weekly NASCAR coverage all the way to the championship. 🎧 Stream Mash The Gas everywhere: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5q7HqM7zPjzZ8OjU6FEXzA Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1489736443 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionCombustion 📲 Follow Mash the Gas Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iC4tXx9uFhN1W5hRQmDkW 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1483538501 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MashTheGasPodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MashTheGasPod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashthegas.podcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashTheGasPodcast 🚦 Follow NASCARSky:🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NASCARSky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascarsky#NASCAR #ChaseBriscoe #KyleLarson #NASCARCupSeries #MashTheGas

  4. Oct 6

    Chase Briscoe DOMINATES Vegas! | Mash The Gas

    CHASE BRISCOE WINS LAS VEGAS! 🎰🏁 Briscoe dominates the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leading 175 of 267 laps and sweeping both stages as the 2026 NASCAR Chase reaches the halfway point. NASCARSky, Kevin Batstone & Jeff Davis are back on Mash The Gas Podcast breaking down Briscoe's huge win, Kyle Larson's championship recovery, Denny Hamlin's costly spin, Christopher Bell losing power steering, the latest Brad Keselowski/RFK Racing news and the updated NASCAR Chase standings. Plus, we're getting you ready for a long-awaited return: THE CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY OVAL IS BACK! Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team were FAST. 🏆 Wins the South Point 400 🔥 Leads a race-high 175 laps 🧹 Sweeps Stage 1 & Stage 2 🏁 Second Cup victory of 2026 📈 Moves to sixth in The Chase Briscoe held off Kyle Larson for the victory and leaves Las Vegas 84 points behind Larson with five races remaining. Is the No. 19 officially back in the championship conversation? 👑 KYLE LARSON SAVES HIS DAY This is how championships are won. Larson struggled with handling, endured a lengthy pit stop, lost a lap and finished Stage 1 outside the points. Somehow, the No. 5 fought all the way back to P2. Larson then had a wild final lap involving the outside wall and Tyler Reddick, but still walked away from Vegas with an enormous points day. Larson didn't win — but he extended his championship lead. 📊 NASCAR CHASE STANDINGS With FIVE RACES REMAINING: 🏆 Kyle Larson — Leader 🔥 Denny Hamlin — 40 back 🔔 Christopher Bell — 55 back 🔥 Joey Logano — 71 back 🏁 Ryan Blaney — 80 back ⚡ Chase Briscoe — 84 back Five races down. Five to go. We're breaking down who's gaining momentum, who's losing ground and who still has a legitimate path to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship. 🔔 CHRISTOPHER BELL LOSES POWER STEERING Christopher Bell was positioned for a huge points day before the No. 20 developed a power-steering problem. Bell battled through roughly the second half of the race without power steering and ultimately finished 23rd. Instead of gaining ground, Bell leaves Vegas 55 points behind Larson. How costly could this mechanical failure become? 🚨 DENNY HAMLIN SPINS Denny Hamlin entered Vegas 26 points behind Larson and leaves 40 back. Hamlin started from the pole but spun while running near the front, costing the No. 11 valuable track position and points before eventually finishing 16th. Meanwhile, Larson recovered to second. That's another major championship swing between NASCAR's top two Chase contenders. 📰 BRAD KESELOWSKI & RFK RACING We're also breaking down the major news that Brad Keselowski will leave the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford after the 2026 season. What comes next for Keselowski? Who takes over the No. 6? And what does this mean for RFK Racing in 2027? 🎙️ THIS WEEK ON MASH THE GAS 🏆 Chase Briscoe WINS Las Vegas 🔥 Briscoe leads 175 laps & sweeps both stages 👑 Kyle Larson recovers to P2 🚨 Denny Hamlin spins 🔔 Christopher Bell loses power steering 📊 NASCAR Chase standings & championship analysis 📰 Brad Keselowski/RFK Racing news 🏟️ Charlotte Motor Speedway oval returns 📈 NASCAR stats & analytics 💰 Fantasy NASCAR picks 🔮 Expert predictions 🏟️ NEXT: CHARLOTTE — THE OVAL IS BACK! For the first time since 2017, NASCAR's fall Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns to the traditional 1.5-mile oval. After eight seasons on the Charlotte Roval, the Bank of America 400 returns to the oval with only FIVE races remaining in The Chase. Kevin, Jeff & Sky break down: 🏟️ Charlotte Motor Speedway 📊 Oval stats & trends 🔥 Drivers to watch 🏆 Championship implications 💰 Fantasy NASCAR picks 🔮 Expert picks & predictions Vegas punished championship contenders. Larson survived. Briscoe dominated. Now the Charlotte oval is BACK. 👇 WHO YA GOT AT CHARLOTTE? 👍 Like 💬 Comment your Charlotte winner 🔔 Subscribe 🎧 Follow Mash The Gas Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Mash The Gas Podcast — weekly NASCAR coverage all the way to the championship. 🎧 Stream Mash The Gas everywhere: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5q7HqM7zPjzZ8OjU6FEXzA Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1489736443 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionCombustion 📲 Follow Mash the Gas Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iC4tXx9uFhN1W5hRQmDkW 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1483538501 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MashTheGasPodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MashTheGasPod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashthegas.podcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashTheGasPodcast 🚦 Follow NASCARSky:🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NASCARSky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascarsky#NASCAR #NASCARCupSeries #ChaseBriscoe #KyleLarson #DennyHamlin #ChristopherBell #LasVegasMotorSpeedway #SouthPoint400 #NASCARChase #CharlotteMotorSpeedway #BankofAmerica400 #BradKeselowski #NASCAR2026 #NASCARPodcast #MashTheGas

  5. Sep 29

    Kyle Larson DOMINATES Kansas! | Mash The Gas

    Jeff, Sky & Kevin are back on Mash The Gas Podcast breaking down everything from the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway as the championship battle enters its final six races. Kyle Larson didn't just win Kansas — the No. 5 delivered one of the most dominant performances of the NASCAR season, scoring the maximum 76 points and extending his Chase lead over Denny Hamlin to 26 points. We're breaking down all the action from Kansas, the updated NASCAR Chase standings, championship contenders, possible NASCAR offseason rule changes and everything you need to know before the Cup Series heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400. 🏆 KYLE LARSON DOMINATES KANSAS This was a statement performance from Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Larson led a Kansas-record 235 of 267 laps, won Stage 1 and Stage 2, earned the fastest-lap bonus and collected the maximum 76 points available. But it wasn't completely effortless. Chase Briscoe tracked Larson down late and briefly took control before Larson retook the lead with seven laps remaining and drove away to Victory Lane. It's Larson's second win in the first four races of The Chase, following his Gateway victory. After going 51 Cup Series races without a win, Larson has now won two of the last three races. The No. 5 is getting hot at exactly the right time. 📊 NASCAR CHASE STANDINGS — LARSON EXTENDS HIS LEAD Kyle Larson entered Kansas with only a one-point advantage over Denny Hamlin. He leaves with a 26-point championship lead. 🏆 Kyle Larson — Leader 🔥 Denny Hamlin — 26 points back 🔔 Christopher Bell — 50 points back 🔥 Joey Logano — 67 points back 🏁 Ryan Blaney — 91 points back ⚡ Ty Gibbs — 94 points back With only SIX RACES REMAINING in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, every stage point, pit stop and finishing position becomes increasingly important. We're taking a deep dive into the NASCAR points standings, recent performance, momentum and analytics to determine who has the speed to start cutting into Larson's advantage. 🔥 KANSAS SPEEDWAY STORYLINES There was plenty happening behind the dominant No. 5. Austin Cindric finished P2, while Denny Hamlin finished P3 and continued to keep Larson within reach in the championship battle. Chase Briscoe mounted a serious late challenge for the victory before Larson ultimately reclaimed the lead. We're breaking down the biggest Kansas storylines, including: 🔥 The drivers who gained momentum 📉 Chase contenders who lost ground 🔧 Pit-road execution 🏁 Race strategy 📊 Stage points ⚡ Late-race speed 🏆 Championship implications Kansas gave us plenty to discuss — even with Larson controlling most of the afternoon. 🔧 POSSIBLE NASCAR OFFSEASON RULE CHANGES We're also looking beyond the 2026 season. What could NASCAR change during the offseason? We're discussing potential 2027 NASCAR rules and procedural changes, including qualifying procedures, competition decisions and other areas NASCAR could evaluate before next season. What works? What needs improvement? And what changes could improve the NASCAR Cup Series racing product in 2027? Kevin, Jeff & Sky give their thoughts on what they'd keep, what they'd change and what NASCAR should be evaluating during the offseason. 🎙️ THIS WEEK ON MASH THE GAS 🏆 Kyle Larson WINS the Hollywood Casino 400 🔥 Larson dominates Kansas Speedway 🏁 Kansas-record 235 laps led 🧹 Larson sweeps Stage 1 & Stage 2 💯 Maximum 76-point performance 🏆 Second victory of the 2026 NASCAR Chase 📈 Larson extends his championship lead to 26 points 🔥 Denny Hamlin remains P2 in The Chase 🔔 Christopher Bell sits third 🏁 Austin Cindric finishes P2 at Kansas 📊 Updated NASCAR Chase standings 📈 NASCAR stats, trends & deep-dive analytics 🔧 Possible NASCAR 2027 rule changes 🎰 Las Vegas Motor Speedway preview 💰 Fantasy NASCAR picks 🔮 NASCAR predictions & expert picks 🎙️ And MUCH more! 🎰 NEXT STOP: LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY! The 2026 NASCAR Chase heads west to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400. After Larson's dominant Kansas performance, the biggest question heading into Las Vegas is obvious: CAN ANYBODY SLOW DOWN KYLE LARSON? Larson has won two of the last three races and now holds a 26-point advantage over Denny Hamlin. Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs and the rest of the Chase contenders are running out of opportunities to close the gap. We're getting you ready for Las Vegas with: 🎰 South Point 400 preview 📊 Las Vegas Motor Speedway stats & analytics 🔥 Drivers to watch 🏆 NASCAR Chase championship implications 💰 Fantasy NASCAR picks 🔮 Expert picks & predictions Four Chase races down. Six races to go. Larson has control — but Vegas is next. 👇 WHO YA GOT AT LAS VEGAS? 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop your Las Vegas winner in the comments 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications 🎧 Follow Mash The Gas Podcast wherever you get your podcasts for weekly NASCAR Cup Series race recaps, NASCAR news, Chase standings, race previews, Fantasy NASCAR, analytics, expert picks and predictions. Mash The Gas Podcast — weekly NASCAR coverage all the way to the championship. 🎧 Stream Mash The Gas everywhere: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5q7HqM7zPjzZ8OjU6FEXzA Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1489736443 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionCombustion 📲 Follow Mash the Gas Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iC4tXx9uFhN1W5hRQmDkW 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1483538501 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MashTheGasPodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MashTheGasPod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashthegas.podcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashTheGasPodcast 🚦 Follow NASCARSky:🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NASCARSky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascarsky#NASCAR #NASCARCupSeries #KyleLarson #KansasSpeedway #HollywoodCasino400 #NASCARChase #DennyHamlin #HendrickMotorsports #LasVegasMotorSpeedway #SouthPoint400 #NASCAR2026 #NASCARPodcast #FantasyNASCAR #NASCARRacing #MashTheGas

  6. Sep 22

    Logano WINS Bristol! Blaney vs. Hocevar | Mash The Gas

    JOEY LOGANO WINS THE BASS PRO SHOPS NIGHT RACE AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY! 🏁🌙 Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar steal the spotlight after a controversial late-race wreck and post-race altercation, while Kyle Larson takes over the NASCAR Chase points lead with only seven races remaining. Kevin, Jeff & Sky are back on Mash The Gas to break down everything from an absolutely wild 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. From Joey Logano's huge Bristol victory to Ryan Blaney's incredible drive, the Blaney-Hocevar controversy, Kyle Larson becoming the new championship leader, Kyle Busch tributes and a rapidly tightening NASCAR Chase — we're going deep into one of the biggest races of the season. Plus, we're getting you ready for the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway with NASCAR analytics, Fantasy NASCAR picks, expert predictions and much more! 🏆 JOEY LOGANO WINS BRISTOL! Don't let everything else that happened Saturday night overshadow what Joey Logano accomplished. Logano put the No. 22 Team Penske Ford in Victory Lane under the lights at Bristol, scoring his third NASCAR Cup Series victory of 2026 and 40th career Cup win. And the timing couldn't have been better. Logano leaves Bristol third in The Chase and only 16 POINTS behind new championship leader Kyle Larson. With seven races remaining, the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has put himself directly into the heart of another championship battle. 🔥 RYAN BLANEY vs. CARSON HOCEVAR This might be the biggest NASCAR story coming out of Bristol. Ryan Blaney had an incredible race. The No. 12 Team Penske Ford led a race-high 202 laps, won Stage 2 and fought his way through the field multiple times during the night. Blaney had to come from the back TWICE and still managed to put himself back in contention for the victory. Then everything changed. While battling late in the race, contact between Blaney and Carson Hocevar sent Blaney hard into the wall, ending an incredible run and leaving him with a 33rd-place finish. Was Blaney wrecked? Was Hocevar justified in holding his ground? Could either driver have handled the situation differently? We're breaking down the incident from every angle — and then discussing what happened after the checkered flag, when the frustration spilled onto pit road and the two drivers became involved in a physical confrontation. The Blaney-Hocevar rivalry might only be getting started. 📊 KYLE LARSON TAKES THE CHASE LEAD We officially have a NEW NASCAR Chase points leader. After snapping his 51-race winless streak at Gateway, Kyle Larson followed it up with a P2 finish at Bristol and leaves Thunder Valley on top of the championship standings. And this battle is getting incredibly tight: 🏆 Kyle Larson — Points Leader 🔥 Denny Hamlin — 1 point back 🔥 Joey Logano — 16 points back 🔔 Christopher Bell — 17 points back Meanwhile, Blaney's Bristol disaster drops him 52 points behind Larson. There are now only SEVEN RACES REMAINING in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. We're dissecting the NASCAR standings, stage points, momentum, recent performance and the numbers behind the championship battle. Who is getting hot at exactly the right time? Who is starting to lose ground? And who has the speed to stay in this championship fight all the way to the finale? 🚌 KYLE BUSCH TRIBUTES AT BRISTOL Bristol weekend wasn't only about the championship battle. There were also plenty of Kyle Busch tributes as NASCAR celebrated one of the defining drivers of his generation at a track where Rowdy created countless memorable moments. We're talking about the tributes, the Bristol memories and Kyle Busch's impact on NASCAR. 📈 DEEP-DIVE NASCAR ANALYTICS We're going beyond the finishing order. This week's Mash The Gas dives into the stats, trends and analytics behind Bristol and the championship battle. Track position. Laps led. Stage points. Recent performance. Momentum. Championship points. We're looking at the numbers that matter as the NASCAR Chase enters its final seven races. 🎙️ THIS WEEK ON MASH THE GAS 🏆 Joey Logano WINS the Bristol Night Race 🔥 Logano earns career Cup victory No. 40 📈 Logano moves within 16 points of the championship lead ⚔️ Ryan Blaney vs. Carson Hocevar 🚨 Breaking down the controversial late-race contact 🥊 Blaney & Hocevar's post-race confrontation 🔥 Blaney leads a race-high 202 laps 📉 Blaney takes a massive hit in The Chase 👑 Kyle Larson becomes the new NASCAR points leader 🔥 Denny Hamlin sits just ONE point back 🔔 Christopher Bell remains firmly in contention 📊 Complete NASCAR Chase standings analysis 🚌 Kyle Busch tributes at Bristol 📈 NASCAR stats, trends & deep-dive analytics 🌻 Kansas Speedway preview 💰 Fantasy NASCAR picks 🔮 Expert NASCAR predictions 🎙️ And MUCH more! 🌻 NEXT STOP: KANSAS SPEEDWAY! The 2026 NASCAR Chase rolls into Kansas Speedway for the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday, September 27. And with the championship standings this tight, Kansas could change everything. Larson leads Hamlin by ONE POINT. Logano is only 16 back. Bell is only 17 back. And after what happened at Bristol, Blaney suddenly has serious ground to make up. Kevin, Jeff & Sky break down the drivers to watch at Kansas, recent Kansas Speedway performance, track trends, strategy, statistical advantages and potential sleepers. Plus: 💰 Fantasy NASCAR picks 📊 Kansas Speedway analytics 🔥 Drivers to watch 🏁 Hollywood Casino 400 preview 🔮 Expert picks & predictions Bristol changed the championship picture. Seven races remain. Next stop: Kansas. 👇 WHO YA GOT AT KANSAS? 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop your Hollywood Casino 400 winner in the comments 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications 🎧 Follow Mash The Gas Podcast wherever you get your podcasts for weekly NASCAR Cup Series race recaps, NASCAR news, Chase standings, race previews, Fantasy NASCAR, analytics, expert picks and predictions. Mash The Gas Podcast — weekly NASCAR coverage all the way to the championship. 🎧 Stream Mash The Gas everywhere: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5q7HqM7zPjzZ8OjU6FEXzA Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1489736443 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionCombustion 📲 Follow Mash the Gas Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iC4tXx9uFhN1W5hRQmDkW 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1483538501 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MashTheGasPodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MashTheGasPod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashthegas.podcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashTheGasPodcast 🚦 Follow NASCARSky:🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NASCARSky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascarsky#NASCAR #NASCARCupSeries #JoeyLogano #RyanBlaney #CarsonHocevar #KyleLarson #Bristol #BristolMotorSpeedway #BristolNightRace #NASCARChase #KansasSpeedway #HollywoodCasino400 #NASCAR2026 #NASCARPodcast #FantasyNASCAR #MashTheGas

  7. Sep 15

    Kyle Larson WINS Gateway! | Mash The Gas

    KYLE LARSON IS BACK IN VICTORY LANE! 🏁 After a 51-race winless streak, Larson survives one of the wildest races of the 2026 NASCAR season to win the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway — scoring career Cup Series win No. 33 and tying NASCAR legend Fireball Roberts on the all-time wins list. This week on Mash The Gas, we're breaking down EVERYTHING from an absolutely chaotic afternoon in St. Louis: a record 18 cautions, exploding brake rotors, two red flags, double overtime, pit-road madness and major implications for the NASCAR Chase. And after surviving Gateway, there are only EIGHT RACES LEFT to decide the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion. 🏆 LARSON FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH The monkey is officially off Kyle Larson's back. After 51 consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races without a victory, Larson put the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet back in Victory Lane when it mattered most. Larson survived restart after restart and ultimately held off Alex Bowman and Joey Logano in double overtime to score his first victory of 2026. The win is the 33rd of Larson's Cup Series career, tying the legendary Fireball Roberts on NASCAR's all-time wins list. More importantly for the championship battle, Larson just made a MASSIVE move in The Chase. 🚨 18 CAUTIONS?! GATEWAY TURNS INTO CHAOS This race had just about everything. 18 caution flags — a Gateway track record. Two red flags. Double overtime. 87 laps run under caution. Multiple Chase contenders involved in incidents. And then there were the brakes. Brake rotors became one of the biggest stories of the weekend, with catastrophic failures affecting multiple cars. Ryan Blaney's right-front rotor exploded through the hood while he was running sixth, and the brake carnage continued throughout the afternoon. We break down what happened, why Gateway is so demanding on NASCAR's braking systems and how the failures completely changed the complexion of the race. 🔥 LOGANO WAS FAST — REALLY FAST Joey Logano came to St. Louis with SPEED. Logano laid down an incredible 32.817-second qualifying lap, becoming the only driver in the field to break the 33-second mark and beating Kyle Larson for the pole by 0.276 seconds. That speed carried directly into Sunday. Logano dominated Stage 1, scored major stage points and led a race-high 96 laps. The No. 22 was repeatedly in position to win before Larson ultimately took control late. Logano still brought it home P3, extending his streak to five consecutive top-five finishes in five Cup starts at Gateway. Is the three-time champion starting to heat up at exactly the right time? 📊 EIGHT RACES LEFT — THE CHASE IS TIGHTENING Things just got VERY interesting. Denny Hamlin still leads the NASCAR Chase, but Kyle Larson is now only NINE POINTS behind him. Christopher Bell sits just 18 points back, while Ryan Blaney is 33 behind the leader. Further down the standings, several championship contenders are already staring at triple-digit deficits. Two races into the 10-race Chase, we're dissecting the entire points situation: Who has momentum? Who survived Gateway? Who lost a massive opportunity? And which drivers are already reaching the point where they need something BIG to happen? With eight races remaining, every stage point, pit stop, mechanical failure and finishing position matters. 🏁 THIS WEEK ON MASH THE GAS 🏆 Kyle Larson ends his 51-race winless streak  🔥 Larson scores career Cup win No. 33  🏁 Larson ties Fireball Roberts on the all-time wins list  🚨 Gateway's record-setting 18 cautions  💥 Exploding brake rotors and mechanical failures  🚩 Two red flags + double overtime  🔧 Pit-road chaos and strategy  🔥 Joey Logano's incredible qualifying lap  🥉 Logano leads 96 laps and finishes P3  📊 Complete NASCAR Chase points analysis  🏆 Larson closes to nine points behind Denny Hamlin  📈 Who's HOT with eight races remaining?  📉 Who's falling out of championship contention?  🌙 Bristol Night Race preview  💰 Fantasy NASCAR advice  🔮 Expert picks and predictions  🎙️ And MUCH more! 🌙 NEXT STOP: BRISTOL UNDER THE LIGHTS! It doesn't get much better than this. The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday night for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race — 500 laps around the Last Great Colosseum and the third race of the 2026 NASCAR Chase. Larson enters Bristol only nine points behind Hamlin, and Bristol happens to be one of Larson's strongest tracks. Christopher Bell is also the defending winner of the Bristol Night Race, while Ty Gibbs won at Bristol earlier this season. We're breaking down the drivers to watch, track position, strategy, championship implications, Fantasy NASCAR advice, expert picks and our predictions for who conquers Bristol under the lights. Two Chase races down. Eight to go. Larson is back. And the championship fight is officially tightening up. 👇 WHO YA GOT AT BRISTOL? 👍 Like the episode  💬 Drop your Bristol winner in the comments  🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications  🎧 Follow Mash The Gas wherever you get your podcasts for weekly NASCAR Cup Series race recaps, NASCAR news, Chase analysis, fantasy advice, expert picks and predictions. Mash The Gas Podcast — weekly NASCAR coverage all the way to the championship. 🎧 Stream Mash The Gas everywhere: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5q7HqM7zPjzZ8OjU6FEXzA Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1489736443 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionCombustion 📲 Follow Mash the Gas Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iC4tXx9uFhN1W5hRQmDkW 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1483538501 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MashTheGasPodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MashTheGasPod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashthegas.podcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashTheGasPodcast 🚦 Follow NASCARSky:🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NASCARSky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascarsky#NASCAR #NASCARCupSeries #MashTheGas #KyleLarson #Gateway #WWTR #EnjoyIllinois300 #JoeyLogano #DennyHamlin #NASCARChase #Bristol #BristolMotorSpeedway #BristolNightRace #NASCAR2026 #NASCARPodcast #FantasyNASCAR

  8. Sep 8

    Christopher Bell FINALLY WINS! Southern 500 Chaos + NASCAR Chase Heats Up | Mash The Gas

    CHRISTOPHER BELL FINALLY GETS IT DONE! 🏁 After seven runner-up finishes and a 33-race winless streak, Bell breaks through with his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of 2026, winning the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway to open The Chase. This week on Mash The Gas, we're breaking down everything from a wild night at the Track Too Tough to Tame, the shakeup in the NASCAR Chase standings, Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar, pit-road problems throughout the field, who's heating up at exactly the right time and much more. 🔔 BELL FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH After coming painfully close seven different times this season, Christopher Bell finally turned a runner-up-filled year into a trip to Victory Lane — and he couldn't have picked a much bigger race to do it. Bell captured the Cook Out Southern 500, snapping a 33-race winless streak and earning his first victory of the 2026 season. And suddenly, the championship picture looks very different. Bell has climbed to within just 12 points of Denny Hamlin for the overall Chase points lead. With nine races remaining, is Bell becoming the driver to beat for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship? 🔥 KESELOWSKI & HOCEVAR We're breaking down all the action involving Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar at Darlington. What happened? Who deserves the blame? And could what happened at the Lady in Black carry over as The Chase continues? 🔧 PIT ROAD PROBLEMS & DARLINGTON CHAOS Darlington once again proved that surviving the Southern 500 requires much more than just a fast race car. Pit-road mistakes, strategy, track position and execution played major roles throughout the night. We break down the teams that capitalized, the drivers who lost valuable positions and how those mistakes could become increasingly costly during the championship fight. 📊 THE CHASE IS HEATING UP One race down. Nine to go. Denny Hamlin still owns the championship points lead, but Christopher Bell is suddenly just 12 points back. We're diving into the updated Chase standings, who's gaining momentum, who's already feeling the pressure and which teams look capable of making a serious run at the championship. Who is HOT, who is NOT, and whose championship hopes took a hit at Darlington? 🏁 THIS WEEK ON MASH THE GAS: 🏆 Christopher Bell FINALLY wins in 2026  🔔 Bell snaps a 33-race winless streak  🥈 Seven runner-up finishes before finally breaking through  🔥 Bell closes to 12 points behind Denny Hamlin  🏁 Complete Southern 500 recap  ⚔️ Brad Keselowski & Carson Hocevar  🔧 Pit-road mistakes and costly stops  📊 Updated NASCAR Chase standings  🔥 Who's hot and who's losing momentum?  🏆 NASCAR championship analysis  🏎️ St. Louis/Gateway preview  💰 Fantasy NASCAR advice  🔮 Expert picks and predictions  🎙️ And much, much more! 🔥 NEXT STOP: ST. LOUIS! The Chase rolls on as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway outside St. Louis. With Bell suddenly breathing down Hamlin's neck and only nine races remaining in the championship battle, every stage point, pit stop and finishing position becomes increasingly important. We're breaking down Gateway, the drivers to watch, fantasy NASCAR advice, expert picks and predictions, and who we think will leave St. Louis with the victory. Bell finally got the monkey off his back. Now the question is: Was Darlington just the breakthrough, or the beginning of a championship run? 👇 WHO YA GOT AT GATEWAY? 👍 Like the episode  💬 Drop your St. Louis winner in the comments  🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications  🎧 Follow Mash The Gas wherever you get your podcasts for weekly NASCAR Cup Series race recaps, NASCAR news, Chase analysis, fantasy NASCAR advice, expert picks and predictions. Mash The Gas Podcast — weekly NASCAR coverage all the way to the championship. 🎧 Stream Mash The Gas everywhere: Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5q7HqM7zPjzZ8OjU6FEXzA Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1489736443 YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionCombustion 📲 Follow Mash the Gas Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iC4tXx9uFhN1W5hRQmDkW 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mash-the-gas/id1483538501 ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MashTheGasPodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MashTheGasPod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashthegas.podcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashTheGasPodcast 🚦 Follow NASCARSky:🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NASCARSky 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascarsky#NASCAR #NASCARCupSeries #MashTheGas #ChristopherBell #Southern500 #Darlington #DarlingtonRaceway #NASCARChase #DennyHamlin #BradKeselowski #CarsonHocevar #Gateway #WWTR #NASCAR2026 #NASCARPodcast #FantasyNASCAR

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About

Rev up your week with "Mash the Gas Podcast," your ultimate pit stop for all things NASCAR. Join hosts Jeff Davis, NASCARsky and Kevin Batstone every Monday night as they take you on a thrilling ride through the world of NASCAR Cup racing. 🏁 Race Recaps: Buckle up as the trio break down the heart-pounding moments from the NASCAR Cup weekend, providing in-depth analysis, race highlights, and unforgettable moments on the track. 🔍 Preview Pit Lane: Get ahead of the curve with their insightful previews of the upcoming race weekend. From track insights to driver strategies, they've got the inside scoop on what to expect. 🎲 NASCAR Fantasy Talk: Revise your fantasy lineup with expert advice from the Mash the Gas team. Unleash the full potential of your fantasy team as they share tips, tricks, and sleeper picks for the next race. 🗣️ Pit Pass Rumors: Tune in for the latest buzz and rumors circulating in the NASCAR universe. From driver updates to team dynamics, Jeff, Sky and Kevin keep you in the loop with the hottest topics in the sport. Whether you're a die-hard NASCAR fan or a casual listener, "Mash the Gas Podcast" delivers high-octane excitement, laughter, and the camaraderie of three passionate hosts sharing their love for the fastest sport on four wheels. Hit the track with "Mash the Gas Podcast" every Monday night – because when it comes to NASCAR, they always mash the gas!

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  • Creator
    Kevin Batstone, Jeff Davis, NASCARSky
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Discussion Combustion Production
  • Show Website
    Mash The Gas

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