Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert

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Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert is your go-to weekly NASCAR and racing podcast, fueling fans with all the high-octane action from the track and behind the scenes. Host Dave Weichert breaks down every race from the past weekend with expert insight, passionate commentary, and an eye for the drama that keeps motorsports thrilling. From photo finishes to pit road controversies, nothing gets left in the dust. Each episode features candid interviews with drivers, crew members, and insiders, plus bold predictions for the upcoming races. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the world of racing, Splash of Gas delivers the perfect mix of analysis, adrenaline, and attitude.

  1. 1D AGO

    Atlanta: Interviews with Tyler Reif and Parker Retzlaff

    After an explosive season opener in Daytona, the NASCAR world heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia for Round Two of 2026! The Trucks, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series all roll into the fast mile-and-a-half, and the firepower is showing up once again. Truck Series: Big names are back in the mix — Kyle Busch, Corey Heim, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ty Dillon, and John Hunter Nemechek — all battling the full-time contenders on one of the fastest drafting tracks on the schedule. O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: The second half of Saturday's doubleheader brings a major question — can anyone stop the Richard Childress Racing duo of Jesse Love and Austin Hill? Hill already has five Atlanta wins and has been dominant on superspeedway-style tracks. Is anyone ready to challenge them? Cup Series Main Event: Sunday belongs to the Cup stars. Can Tyler Reddick keep the momentum rolling after his Daytona 500 win? Or will Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Joey Logano, or Denny Hamlin shake off the offseason cobwebs and strike back in Atlanta? On this episode of Splash of Gas, we cover it all: Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time  Interviews with Tyler Reif and Parker Retzlaff Drivers to watch  Predictions for St. Pete and COTA Fast Davey's Bets All that and so much more on this action-packed episode of Splash of Gas!

    50 min

  2. FEB 21

    Daytona Recap Part 2: Interview with Daniel Suarez

    What a way to kick off the weekend! Nail-biters in the Duels, Trucks, and ARCA have set the stage for a massive race weekend. Now it's time for the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 on Saturday night, where Jesse Love, Austin Hill, Justin Allgaier, Taylor Gray and many more battle it out over 300 miles of high-speed chaos. And then… the Great American Race — the Daytona 500. Can William Byron make history with a three-peat? Will a past champion return to Victory Lane — Michael McDowell, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Denny Hamlin? Or do we see a first-time 500 winner like Bubba Wallace, Brad Keselowski, Tyler Reddick, Kyle Busch — or someone else shock the field? On this episode of Splash of Gas, we break it all down: Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Dave's Paint Scheme of the Week Garage Chat with Josh Williams A full-length interview with Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez as he reflects on the 500 and his climb through the sport Truck, O'Reilly, and Cup predictions for Atlanta Drivers to watch and bold takes That and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

    42 min

  3. FEB 20

    Daytona Recap Part 1: Interview with Andrés Pérez de Lara

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68f1c49e-5044-832b-a6af-220361bbd61b-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-22" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Just like that, the 2026 NASCAR season is officially underway! It's great to be back at Daytona for racing action on the high banks — and we've got two episodes this week breaking down all the chaos, contact, and competition from Speedweeks. On this episode, we cover: The Duels — Cup drivers squared off Thursday night in two intense qualifying races. Open cars battled for the final spots in the Daytona 500, while full-time teams fought to lock in their starting positions for the Great American Race. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series — Friday marked the first race of the 2026 season, featuring a star-studded 100-lap showdown. Big names like Tony Stewart, Travis Pastrana, Cletus McFarland, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. joined the regular contenders for an exciting opener. ARCA Menards Series — Saturday kicks off with Jake Finch, Gio Ruggiero, Bobby Dale Earnhardt, Gus Dean, Isabella Robusto, and many more ready for battle. Plus:  Pre-race garage chats with Truck drivers Jake Garcia, Clay Greenfield, and Dawson Sutton  Full-length interview with Andrés Pérez de Lara Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Discussions with Dave All that and so much more on this action-packed episode of Splash of Gas — the 2026 season is here, and we're just getting started!

    39 min

  4. FEB 13

    Daytona Predictions: Interviews with Jason White and Nick Leitz

    We are officially just days away from the Daytona 500 — and tonight, the Duels take center stage! Single-car qualifying is in the books, setting the tone for what's shaping up to be an electric week on the high banks of Daytona. Speedweeks is in full swing with action from: ARCA NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Series NASCAR Cup Series — The Great American Race On this special Daytona edition of Splash of Gas, we've got you covered from every angle:  Exclusive Splash of Gas interview with defending Xfinity champion and now O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love  Interviews with Jason White and Nick Leitz  Full preseason preview of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series  Predictions and drivers to watch for all four races Discussions with Dave breaking down the latest off-track NASCAR news Paint Scheme of the Week — Part 2 NASCAR History Time All that and so much more as we get ready for the biggest race of the year on this Daytona Time Edition of Splash of Gas!

    28 min

  5. FEB 13

    Daytona Preview Part 1: Interview with Jesse Love

    *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "88a581f0-2a3a-4434-b13d-56ca7d5eac8e" data-testid= "conversation-turn-18" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> After several days of postponement due to winter weather in the Carolinas, The Clash finally got underway this past Wednesday — and drivers were definitely slipping and sliding! We break down all the action from a wild midweek showdown shortly. With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, that can only mean one thing… it's officially Daytona 500 week! The long, cold offseason is over, and engines will fire back up at Daytona International Speedway for the Great American Race. It's a massive week of racing featuring: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ARCA Menards Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season preview NASCAR Cup Series — The Daytona 500 On this episode:  Full breakdown of The Clash Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Complete preseason preview of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Paint Scheme of the Week Discussions with Dave  Full interview with 2025 Xfinity Series Champion Jesse Love  Daytona predictions and drivers to watch All that and so much more as we kick off Speedweeks on this episode of Splash of Gas!

    41 min

  6. FEB 8

    Atlantic City Indoors: Interview with Tyler Truex

    What a weekend in Atlantic City at Boardwalk Hall for the second race of the indoor season! Splash of Gas was on-site all weekend, bringing you full coverage of the action from the famed indoor track. Four different classes put on a show: Champ Karts kicked things off 600cc Sprints, led by Ronnie Pavia and others Slingshots, featuring Tyler Truex, Dylan Hoch, Nick Tomlinson, Austin Pavia, Brett Bieber, and more TQ Midgets headlined the night with Ryan Flores, Andy Jankowiak, Paulie Hartwig III, Briggs Danner, Tommy Catalano, Trevor Catalano, Justin Grant, and many others ready to thrill the crowd On this episode, we recap all the racing from Atlantic City, plus bring you a full interview with Tyler Truex. Also included:  Due to weather, the Clash has been postponed to midweek — stay tuned for that recap on the next episode Preview of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season Yellow Flag / Green Flag from AC Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time All of that and more on this action-packed episode of Splash of Gas!

    44 min

  7. JAN 29

    Clash Preview: Interview with Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

    Just like that, folks — we are officially in the first NASCAR race week of 2026. Yes, it's only the Clash, but Cup cars will be on track this week at the Madhouse, Bowman Gray Stadium, for the second year in a row. There's still plenty of racing action to break down. The Rolex 24 at Daytona took over the road course this past weekend, with NASCAR talent Connor Zilisch and AJ Allmendinger taking on the famed 24-hour marathon. Discussions with Dave keeps you up to date on all the latest NASCAR off-track news, plus yellow-flag/green-flag moments from the Rolex 24. We also sit down for an interview with Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Not all the racing action this weekend will be at Bowman Gray — Splash of Gas hits the track for the second race weekend of the Indoor Series in Atlantic City. Drivers like Briggs Danner, Ryan Flores, Andy Jankowiak, Paulie Hartwig III, Tyler Truex, and many more will be in action. Predictions for Atlantic City and the Clash, plus so much more, on this episode of Splash of Gas!

    46 min

  8. JAN 23

    Chili Recap / NASCAR Season loading: Interview with Jeb Burton

    Just like that, the Chili Bowl Nationals have wrapped up after a long, action-packed week of racing! Some of the top NASCAR and dirt racing talent in the world left it all on the line in Oklahoma. Drivers in the mix included Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Ricky Thornton Jr., Sheldon Creed, Kaylee Bryson, recent Tulsa Shootout winner Jonathan Beason, Briggs Danner, Steven Snyder Jr., Cale Coons, Blake Hahn, Emerson Axsom, and many more. And the racing didn't stop there! The CARS Tour West kicked off its season, with Keelan Harvick, William Sawalich, Kevin Harvick, and others all aiming to start 2026 in Victory Lane. Also on this episode: Preview and predictions for the Rolex 24 at Daytona Discussions with Dave covering all the latest off-track NASCAR news Yellow Flag / Green Flag from the Chili Bowl Rookie of the Year predictions Interview with Jeb Burton All of that and much more on this episode of Splash of Gas — don't miss it!

    47 min
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Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert is your go-to weekly NASCAR and racing podcast, fueling fans with all the high-octane action from the track and behind the scenes. Host Dave Weichert breaks down every race from the past weekend with expert insight, passionate commentary, and an eye for the drama that keeps motorsports thrilling. From photo finishes to pit road controversies, nothing gets left in the dust. Each episode features candid interviews with drivers, crew members, and insiders, plus bold predictions for the upcoming races. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the world of racing, Splash of Gas delivers the perfect mix of analysis, adrenaline, and attitude.

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