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. 4d ago

    Phoenix Playoff Edition '26: Interview with Austin Dillon

    Showdown in the Desert! The championship battles are heating up, and with only FOUR races left in the season, NASCAR heads to the desert! All three series were in action at Phoenix Raceway, and with the pressure mounting, everyone is fighting to keep their championship hopes alive. Who rose to the occasion, and who struggled when it mattered most? We're breaking down all the action from the desert! SPECIAL GUEST: CUP SERIES DRIVER AUSTIN DILLON! We're sitting down with Austin Dillon to talk racing, his Cup Series career, and everything happening in the NASCAR world as the season winds down! NEXT STOP: TALLADEGA! The action doesn't stop in Phoenix! We're looking ahead to Talladega Superspeedway and giving you all our predictions for the upcoming race weekend! With superspeedway racing bringing the potential for big surprises, dramatic finishes, and plenty of chaos, who are we picking to make it to Victory Lane? Plus, all your favorite Splash of Gas segments are back!  Yellow Flag, Green Flag  Discussions with Dave (DWD)  NASCAR History Time  Paint Scheme of the Week  Talladega predictions and championship talk With the season finale getting closer and the championship pressure building, every race counts! Who's putting themselves in the best position to make a run at the title, and who needs a big turnaround in the final stretch? Phoenix recaps, an exclusive interview with Austin Dillon, Talladega predictions, all your regular segments, and SO MUCH MORE on this week's episode of Splash of Gas! Buckle up, NASCAR fans — we're heading down the stretch!

  2. Oct 15

    Playoff Edition Charlotte Part 2: Interview with Landen Lewis

    SPLASH OF GAS — CHARLOTTE RECAP, PART 2! We're back for Part 2 of this week's Splash of Gas as we wrap up all the action from Charlotte Motor Speedway! With the Truck, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Cup Series battling it out on the traditional oval, we're breaking down the biggest moments, standout performances, and how the results shake up the championship picture as the season finale at Homestead gets closer! This episode's special guest is NASCAR Truck Series driver Landon Lewis! We'll sit down with Landon to talk racing, his career, and everything happening in the world of NASCAR's Truck Series! Plus, it's time to look ahead to Phoenix! We're giving you all our predictions for the upcoming race weekend as the championship battles continue to heat up. Who has what it takes to deliver when the pressure is on, and who are we picking to come out on top? With the championship chase getting tighter and Homestead looming, every race matters, and we've got plenty to discuss!  Charlotte recaps, an interview with Landon Lewis, Phoenix predictions, and so much more! Buckle up and join us for Part 2 of this week's Splash of Gas — where we bring you all the latest NASCAR and racing action!

  3. Oct 15

    Playoff Edition Charlotte Part 1: Interview with Sam Mayer

    A DOUBLE DOSE OF SPLASH OF GAS IS COMING YOUR WAY THIS WEEK!  The championship battles are heating up as all three NASCAR series get deeper into their Chase for the Championship, and this week we're heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway! For many teams, it's a home-state race, but this weekend brings a change we've been waiting for — the return to Charlotte's traditional oval layout instead of the Roval! We're excited to see how this change shakes things up! The Truck Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series will all be in action as the road to Homestead gets shorter. With the season finale looming in the distance, who will rise to the occasion, and who will crack under the pressure of the championship chase? The stakes are getting higher, and there's no room for mistakes!  On this week's episodes, we've got all your favorite segments: Yellow Flag, Green Flag Discussions with Dave (DWD) NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week  Plus race predictions, playoff talk, and plenty more NASCAR action! We've got TWO episodes dropping this week! This episode features an interview with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Sam Mayer, and in our second episode, we'll be joined by Truck Series driver Landon Lewis! Two episodes, three series, one championship chase — and a whole lot of racing to talk about! Tune in to this week's Splash of Gas and let's get ready to go racing!

  4. Oct 8

    Playoff Push- Vegas '26

    The Championship Chase is starting to heat up, and NASCAR heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the second time this season! With the playoffs winding down, every position, every point, and every mistake matters as the championship contenders look to make their move. After a week off, the O'Reilly Series is back and ready to get rolling! We'll break down the Vegas weekend, the biggest storylines heading into the race, and who we think has what it takes to come out on top. Plus, we've got all your regular Splash of Gas segments, including DWD, Fast Davey's Bets, NASCAR History Time, predictions, playoff talk, and plenty more NASCAR and racing discussion! The championship chase is on — and Vegas is next! Tune in to the newest episode of Splash of Gas!

  5. Oct 3

    Fall Kansas '26- Interview with ARCA Champion Thomas Annunziata

    Bristol brought the fireworks, but could Kansas keep the thunder rolling?!  This week on Splash of Gas, we're breaking down all the action from Kansas Speedway as the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and NASCAR Cup Series all hit the track! With plenty of drama unfolding across the NASCAR world, there's no shortage of storylines to cover. ARCA Championship Showdown: The ARCA Menards Series heads to its 20th and final race of the season, with a battle brewing between Nitro Motorsports teammates! Will Jake Bollman come out on top, or will Thomas Annunziata claim the glory? Truck Series Playoff Battle: The Truck Series returns for the second race of its Chase, with drivers looking to make a statement and keep their championship hopes alive! Cup Series Playoff Pressure: The Cup Series is ready to throw down in the fourth race of the playoff chase! Kyle Larson sits atop the standings, but can anyone knock him off his throne? From Kansas to Martinsville: If you thought Bristol was wild, wait until we discuss the fists flying and the drama that unfolded at Martinsville in the CARS Tour! Plus, we've got another jam-packed episode featuring Yellow Flag, Green Flag, NASCAR History Time, Discussions with Dave, Fast Davey's Bets, and an exclusive Driver Spotlight interview with Thomas Annunziata! We'll also give you our predictions for the upcoming race weekend in Las Vegas and much, much more!  Buckle up, race fans! The engines are fired up, the tempers are flaring, and Splash of Gas is ready to bring you another action-packed episode of NASCAR talk! Don't miss it!

  6. Sep 24

    Playoff's Bristol Part 2- Interview with Caden Kvapil

    Playoffs at Bristol — Part 2: Interview with Caden Kvapil! Bristol had SO much action that we needed a second episode to keep breaking it all down! We're going back to The Last Great Colosseum for even more recaps, storylines, and playoff drama from an incredible weekend in Tennessee!  We'll continue our breakdown of the ARCA, Truck, O'Reilly, and Cup Series action from Bristol, covering the biggest moments, battles, and everything that went down during a wild playoff weekend. Plus, we're joined by Caden Kvapil! Caden joins us after making his Truck Series debut at Bristol, where we'll talk about his first start in the series, taking on one of NASCAR's toughest tracks, and his experience behind the wheel of a Truck for the first time!  All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Tire Diaries  And with Bristol behind us, it's time to look ahead to Kansas Speedway! We'll make all of our predictions for the next round of the playoff battle and see who we think could shine under the lights in Kansas. Two episodes, four races, tons of action, and plenty of playoff drama! All that and so much more on Part 2 of Playoffs at Bristol on Splash of Gas!!

  7. Sep 24

    Playoff's Bristol Part 1- Interview with Jake Garcia

    There was SO much action at Bristol that we needed two episodes to break it all down! And boy, was there a LOT to talk about! NASCAR brought all four major series to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, and we're recapping all four races — from ARCA and Trucks to the O'Reilly Series and Cup! Four races. Four completely different stories. We'll break down all the big moments, the battles, the winners, the playoff implications, and everything that went down at the Last Great Colosseum. And if that wasn't enough, the Cup Series race ended with a fight! Tempers boiled over after the checkered flag, adding even more drama to an already action-packed weekend at Bristol!  All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Plus, we're joined by Bristol Truck Series winner Jake Garcia! We'll talk about his big victory at Bristol, the race itself, and what it means for his season! With four races, plenty of playoff drama, and a little post-race fireworks, Bristol had it ALL! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!!

  8. Sep 18

    Gateway '26

    NASCAR heads to the St. Louis area as the O'Reilly and Cup Series take on World Wide Technology Raceway! With both series entering their second race of the championship chase, the pressure continues to build as drivers fight to advance and keep their championship hopes alive. Saturday, the O'Reilly Series takes center stage! Justin Allgaier continues to lead the championship standings heading into WWTR, but after Sheldon Creed's victory at Darlington, he has closed the gap and is within striking distance of the top spot. Can Allgaier hold onto the lead, or will Creed and the rest of the playoff field make a move?  Then on Sunday, it's the Cup Series' turn! Denny Hamlin enters the weekend leading the championship chase and returns to a track where he won last season. Can Hamlin go back-to-back at WWTR, or will another playoff contender step up? With the championship battle tightening, who will make a move — and who could find themselves in trouble?  All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week  Plus, we'll look ahead to Bristol Motor Speedway and make all of our predictions for the next round of the championship chase! The playoffs are heating up, the championship picture is getting tighter, and every lap counts! 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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