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

    Southern 500 '26: Interview with Daniel Dye

    We're heading back to Darlington Raceway and the famed Lady in Black in South Carolina for the final crown jewel of the season — the Southern 500! With the playoff fields officially set for both the Cup and O'Reilly Series, drivers are ready to get their championship runs started and make an early statement in the chase for the title! Saturday, the O'Reilly Series would be in action! Would a veteran like Justin Allgier or Austin Hill flex their muscle, or would one of the young guns like Carson Kvapil, Jesse Love, or Corey Day strike first and start the playoffs with a victory?  Then it's time for the big one — the 2026 running of the Southern 500! A Labor Day weekend staple and one of NASCAR's most historic races, the Cup Series takes on Darlington in a battle where drivers will have to survive the "Track Too Tough to Tame!" We'll recap both the O'Reilly and Cup Series races, plus take a look at the ARCA Series action from DuQuoin!  All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Tire Diaries Plus, we've got an interview with Daniel Dye!  And with the playoffs officially underway, we'll look ahead to World Wide Technology Raceway and make ALL of our predictions for the upcoming weekend! The Lady in Black has spoken, the playoffs are underway, and the championship battle is officially ON! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!!

  2. Sep 4

    Summertime in Daytona Part 2: Interview with Leland Honeyman

    The summer heat may be fading, but the NASCAR action is just getting hotter! Part 2 of "Summer in Daytona" wraps up our Daytona weekend and looks ahead to the opening round of the NASCAR playoffs at the legendary Darlington Raceway — the "Lady in Black" and the Track Too Tough to Tame! We'll break down all the big storylines coming out of Daytona and what they mean as the championship battle officially gets underway. With the regular season behind us, every lap at Darlington becomes even more important! Plus, we're joined by Leland Honeyman Jr. for a special interview! Leland joins us to talk about his racing career, his NASCAR journey, and what the racing in Daytona was like!  All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Tire Diaries And plenty of NASCAR talk! Then it's time for our Darlington predictions! We'll make all of our picks for the weekend, including our race winners, drivers to watch, dark horses, and more across the NASCAR weekend. The regular season is over. The playoffs are here. Darlington is waiting. Who's ready to survive the Lady in Black? All that and so much more on Part 2 of Summer in Daytona on Splash of Gas! 🏁

  3. Sep 3

    Summertime in Daytona Part 1: Interview with Jeb Burton

    Daytona Under the Lights — Playoff Time! As the summer days start to wind down, NASCAR makes its annual summer trip to Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero Sugar 400! After an exciting Daytona 500 to kick off the 2026 season, the series returns to the high banks with the pressure turned all the way up—with the final playoff spots on the line! The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will also be in action at Daytona, with its final regular-season race before the playoffs begin. With championship hopes hanging in the balance, drivers will be ready to put it all on the line. Then Saturday night, it's time for the Cup Series under the lights! Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Preece will be battling for the final spot in the 16-driver playoff field, while the rest of the field looks to survive the chaos and secure their own place in the championship hunt. There is so much content to cover that Splash of Gas has TWO episodes this week! On this action-packed episode, we've got: Full recaps of the O'Reilly and Cup Series races Post-race interviews with O'Reilly drivers Lavar Scott & Blaine Perkins Playoff implications and bubble watch Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Full-length interview with Jeb Burton And that's not all! Episode 2 will take us into Darlington, with even more discussion, predictions, and racing coverage. The regular season is over, the playoffs are here, and the pressure is ON! All that and so much more on this action-packed episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

  4. Aug 27

    Live Free or Die- New Hampshire '26

    NASCAR Heads to New Hampshire! Live Free or Die! That's the motto in the Granite State, and NASCAR is heading north to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for another important weekend as the regular season reaches the home stretch! The Truck Series is ready to rumble for its final regular-season race before the playoffs begin at Darlington. With the final playoff spots still up for grabs, who will rise to the occasion and punch their ticket into the championship chase? Then it's time for the Cup Series on Sunday. With just two races remaining in the regular season, the pressure continues to build as drivers look to secure their playoff positions. Ryan Blaney will be looking to make it back-to-back victories, but Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, and the rest of the field will be ready to stop him and take the checkered flag for themselves! 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 Tire Diaries Predictions and drivers to watch for Daytona With the Truck Series playoff field about to be set and the Cup Series regular season winding down, there is plenty to talk about! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

  5. Aug 21

    Richmond '26 Part 2: Interview with Cole Custer

    Richmond Part 2 — Then the Cup Series Heads to New Hampshire! We're back with Episode 2 of our Richmond weekend coverage here on Splash of Gas! After breaking down the Truck Series action in Episode 1, we continue our look at everything that went down at one of NASCAR's most historic short tracks. With the regular season playoff battle getting tighter by the week, the pressure continues to build for drivers fighting to secure their championship spots. Richmond once again delivered plenty of racing action and storylines to talk about. On this episode, we dive into all the Cup Series action from Richmond, break down the biggest moments from the race, and look at how the results impact the playoff picture heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Plus, all your favorite segments return: Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Exclusive interview with Cup Series driver Cole Custer Predictions and drivers to watch for New Hampshire With the playoffs getting closer and closer, every race is becoming more important—and we've got you covered! All that and so much more on Richmond Part 2 of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

  6. Aug 20

    Richmond '26 Part 1: Interview with Parker Retzlaff

    The end of the regular season is quickly approaching, and the pressure is building for everyone sitting on the playoff bubble! NASCAR heads to one of the sport's classic short tracks, Richmond Raceway, a place where so many legends have made their mark throughout the years. With just two races remaining in the Truck Series regular season and three races left for the Cup Series, every point and every position matters. There's so much action and content to cover that Splash of Gas has two episodes this week! On this episode, we break down all the Truck Series action from Richmond. Could Layne Riggs keep his momentum rolling and score back-to-back victories? Or would championship contenders Ty Majeski, Corey Heim, or Kaden Honeycutt break through and find Victory Lane? Plus: Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Exclusive interview with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Parker Retzlaff And that's just Episode 1! We've got plenty more Richmond action and NASCAR discussion coming your way in Episode 2. All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

  7. Aug 14

    Corn Country '26

    And then it was time to head to the cornfields! After a rare off weekend for all three national NASCAR series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series were ready to get back to racing at Iowa Speedway. ARCA would join the party and kick off the weekend Friday evening, with Carson Brown, Tristan McKee, Max Reaves and the rest of the field ready to battle it out. Saturday would be the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series turn to take center stage. After picking up the win in the previous race, Carson Kvapil looks to keep his momentum rolling, but Jesse Love, Corey Day, Justin Allgaier and the rest of the field will be looking to knock him off the top spot. Then on Sunday, it's time for the Cup Series! Ryan Blaney and William Byron will look to return to Victory Lane in Iowa, while Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson and the rest of the field will be ready to put it all on the line at the Iowa Speedway. Plus, we've got Yellow Flag / Green Flag, Discussions with Dave, Tire Diaries, NASCAR History Time, Paint Scheme of the Week, Fast Davey's Bets, and predictions for the upcoming race at Richmond! That and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

  8. Aug 8

    Summer Off Weekend '26

    NASCAR hits the pause button for a summer off weekend, with the Truck, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Cup Series all taking the weekend off before returning to action the following week at Iowa Speedway. But that doesn't mean there's no racing to talk about! On this episode of Splash of Gas, we recap the ARCA East action from Flat Rock Speedway and break down everything happening around the sport during the summer break. We've got Yellow Flag / Green Flag, Discussions with Dave, NASCAR History Time, Fast Davey's Bets, and Tire Diaries as we get ready for Iowa. Plus, Dave gives his Iowa predictions and drivers to watch as NASCAR prepares to get back on track! The Cup, O'Reilly, and Truck Series may be taking the weekend off, but Splash of Gas is still running full throttle! All that and so much more on this episode of 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.

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