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. 5d ago

    North Wilkesboro '26

    Back to the Roots of NASCAR — North Wilkesboro Returns! Just like the good ol' days with the good ol' boys, NASCAR heads back to North Wilkesboro Speedway—one of the most historic tracks in the sport. Nestled in the heart of Wilkes County, this place is overflowing with racing tradition, and for the first time since 1996, the NASCAR Cup Series returns for a full points-paying race. If you're a racing fan, it doesn't get much better than this! The weekend is packed with action from start to finish. CARS Tour: Friday night kicks things off with a stacked field. Brenden "Butterbean" Queen, Keelan Harvick, Chase Elliott, Corey Heim, and many more will battle it out under the lights at one of short track racing's most iconic venues. Truck Series: Saturday afternoon belongs to the trucks. Corey Heim, Christopher Bell, Ryan Newman, and Carson Hocevar headline a talented field as they take on the full-time Truck Series contenders in what promises to be another classic North Wilkesboro showdown. Cup Series: Then it's time for the main event. After serving as the home of the All-Star Race the past several years, North Wilkesboro once again hosts a points-paying NASCAR Cup Series race for the first time in nearly three decades. Who will etch their name into the history books at one of NASCAR's most beloved tracks? On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:  Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Discussions with Dave  Paint Scheme of the Week  NASCAR History Time And, of course, we'll break down all the biggest storylines, drivers to watch, and everything you need to know heading into one of the most anticipated race weekends of the season. All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

  2. Jul 15

    Lime Rock to Atlanta: Interview with Garrett Smithley

    Double the Tracks, Double the Action! It's a jam-packed weekend of NASCAR racing as the action is split between two very different race tracks. The ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series head north to the scenic road course of Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, while the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series battle it out under the lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway. ARCA Series – Lime Rock Park: The weekend gets underway with the ARCA Menards Series. Can Thomas Annunziata make it back-to-back victories at Lime Rock, or will contenders like Tristen McKee and the rest of the ARCA regulars have something to say about it? Truck Series: Saturday's Truck Series race is shaping up to be a road course showdown. Will it come down to the young stars Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt, or can veterans Ben Rhodes, Ty Majeski, or Grant Enfinger use their experience to take home the trophy? O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Meanwhile in Atlanta, the Xfinity Series returns to the high banks. Can Richard Childress Racing continue its superspeedway dominance, or will JR Motorsports rise to the occasion and end RCR's winning streak? Cup Series: Sunday night brings the NASCAR Cup Series to Atlanta under the lights. The Toyotas have been the class of the field lately—but can anyone slow them down, or will another manufacturer find Victory Lane? On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:  Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Discussions with Dave  Fast Davey's Bets  Paint Scheme of the Week  NASCAR History Time  Exclusive interview with Garrett Smithley  Drivers to watch and race predictions With four national series racing at two completely different venues, there's no shortage of storylines this weekend

  3. Jul 10

    Return to Chicagoland: Interview with Ben Maier

    NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland! For the first time since 2019, NASCAR is back at the fast 1.5-mile oval of Chicagoland Speedway—and it was well worth the wait! After six years away, the fans packed the grandstands as all three series returned to one of the sport's most exciting intermediate tracks. ARCA Series: Friday night kicked off the weekend as the ARCA stars took to the track, looking to make the first trip back to Victory Lane at Chicagoland since the series' return. O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday night belonged to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, where the next generation of NASCAR stars battled under the lights, all hoping to conquer Chicagoland's fast racing grooves. Cup Series: Then came Sunday's main event—a 400-mile showdown featuring the NASCAR Cup Series. Former Chicagoland winners Denny Hamlin, Alex Bowman, and Brad Keselowski looked to add another trophy to their collection, while the rest of the field hoped to make history by winning NASCAR's long-awaited return to the Windy City area. On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:  Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Discussions with Dave  NASCAR History Time  Paint Scheme of the Week  Interview with Ben Maier  Tire Diaries  Drivers to watch and predictions for Atlanta Motor Speedway and Lime Rock Park All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

  4. Jul 4

    Sonoma '26 -Interview with Lanie Buice

    NASCAR Heads to Wine Country — Sonoma Weekend Preview! The road course swing continues as NASCAR stays out west and heads to the rolling hills of Sonoma Raceway. After an unforgettable weekend racing through the streets of Naval Base Coronado, the action shifts to California's wine country for another weekend of lefts and rights. ARCA West Series: Friday kicks off the weekend as the ARCA West drivers take on the challenging road course, looking to make a statement before the national series hit the track. O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday belongs to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Road course standouts Connor Zilisch and Shane Van Gisbergen return to battle it out, while Austin Hill looks to keep the momentum rolling after his victory in San Diego. Can the road course specialists continue their dominance, or will one of the series regulars steal the spotlight? Cup Series: Sunday's main event brings the NASCAR Cup Series to Sonoma, and once again all eyes are on Shane van Gisbergen. Can he continue his road course dominance and return to Victory Lane, or will one of NASCAR's best spoil the party in wine country? On this episode of Splash of Gas, we cover it all:  Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Discussions with Dave  Paint Scheme of the Week  NASCAR History Time  Fast Davey's Bets  Exclusive interview with ARCA driver Lanie Buice  Tire Diaries  Drivers to watch and predictions for NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

  5. Jun 27

    San Diego Part 2: Interview with Sheldon Creed

    Patriotic Racing Takes Over San Diego — Episode 2! There was simply too much action from the streets of Naval Base Coronado to fit into one episode, so we're back with Episode 2! If you missed it, be sure to check out Episode 1, where we recapped the Truck Series race, the ARCA action from Berlin Raceway, and sat down with Truck Series driver Nathan Nicholson. Now it's time to dive into everything that happened with the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR Cup Series—and what a weekend it was! Manhole covers coming loose, a fan making their way onto the race track, massive crashes, late-race drama, and nonstop action made this one of the wildest weekends of the season. O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday's race featured an incredible mix of young stars and veteran talent. Could rising drivers like Brent Crews, Taylor Gray, Carson Kvapil, and Austin Green steal the spotlight, or would veterans Austin Hill and Justin Allgaier once again show why they're among the series' best? Cup Series: Then came the main event—the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race on the streets of Naval Base Coronado. All eyes were on road course aces Shane van Gisbergen and rookie sensation Connor Zilisch, but with a field this deep, anyone had a shot at making history. On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:  Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Discussions with Dave  Paint Scheme of the Week  NASCAR History Time  Exclusive interview with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Sheldon Creed, fresh off racing in San Diego—including his thoughts on the fan who made their way onto the race course!  Predictions for Sonoma Raceway All that and so much more as we wrap up an unforgettable weekend of patriotic racing from the streets of San Diego on this episode of Splash of Gas!

  6. Jun 24

    San Diego part 1: Interview with Nathan Nicholson

    NASCAR Invades San Diego — Street Racing on a Naval Base! As NASCAR continues the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the sport heads west to San Diego for one of the most unique weekends of the season. For the first time, all three national series take on a temporary street course laid out across Naval Base Coronado, creating an incredible backdrop for a weekend of racing. With so much action to cover, we're bringing you two episodes this week! On Episode 1, we focus on the Truck Series, as they were first to hit the streets on Friday. From the tight corners to the heavy braking zones, we'll break down all the action, key moments, and storylines from the truck race. But that wasn't the only racing action last weekend.  The ARCA Series was also in action at Berlin Raceway, and we'll recap everything that happened there as well. On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:  Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Discussions with Dave  NASCAR History Time  Paint Scheme of the Week — Part 1  Interview with Truck Series driver Nathan Nicholson, fresh off competing in San Diego All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas! And be sure to tune into Episode 2, where we'll cover all the action from the Xfinity (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) and Cup Series races from the streets of San Diego.

  7. Jun 23

    Weekly Recap with Tyler Truex: Garden State Classic '26

    This week on Splash of Gas, Dave is joined once again by Tyler Truex for the weekly update following a wild Garden State Classic at Wall Stadium. After a hectic week of preparation, Tyler rolled out the No. 69 Modified for one of the toughest races on the schedule—a grueling 125-lap battle that tested drivers, equipment, and tire management. From a strong qualifying effort and a top-five starting spot to battling early race balance and long-run tire falloff, Tyler walks us through how the race unfolded from inside the cockpit. The night didn't come without adversity, as an on-track incident forced the team to regroup and fight their way to the finish. Tyler also gives his insight on the ongoing conversation around tires and resin at Wall Stadium, and how those factors played into the overall race. All that and more as we break down another intense weekend on the short track scene—only on Splash of Gas.

  8. Jun 18

    Escape to the Tricky Triangle- Pocono '26

    There's one place NASCAR goes when you want to get away from it all — Pocono. The Tricky Triangle is back, as ARCA, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the Cup Series take on one of the most unique tracks in motorsports. Three turns, no Turn 4, and the longest straightaway in NASCAR — it's always a challenge at Pocono. ARCA Series: Friday kicks things off as Giovanni Ruggiero looks to continue his dominant season. But drivers like Jake Bollman, Carson Brown, and Isabella Robusto are ready to chase him down and steal the win. O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Saturday brings another stacked field, with William Byron jumping into the No. 88. Can the full-time drivers keep him at bay, or will the Cup star take control? Cup Series: Sunday's main event — 400 miles at Pocono. Denny Hamlin, a seven-time winner at the track, looks to make it eight. But with the field as competitive as ever, nothing is guaranteed in the Tricky Triangle. On this episode of Splash of Gas, we've got:  Yellow Flag / Green Flag  Discussions with Dave  Fast Davey's Bets  Tire Diaries  Predictions for San Diego All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!

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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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