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Racespace Podcast is a NASCAR racing and IndyCar racing show hosted by Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley. Racespace Podcast gives you the fan, industry, and drivers perspective as professional stock car racing and open wheel continues to take hold of the american sports fans interest. We cover the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Oreilly Series, NASCAR Truck Series, and NTT INDYCAR series with news, analysis and updates weekly for race fans across the globe and right here in the USA. Follow us and share with your racing friends, and welcome to Racespace.

  1. 4d ago

    Kyle Larson Wins Talladega: Is the NASCAR Championship His to Lose?

    Kyle Larson wins Talladega and takes a 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin with Martinsville and Homestead left. Is the NASCAR Cup Series championship now his to lose? Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley break down Larson's final-lap charge, the points battle, and what Hamlin can still do. Garrett takes us inside his No. 0 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series weekend at Talladega: racing without a leased engine, why single-file drafting is harder than it looks, and the work behind bringing the car home. We also cover Sammy Smith's Talladega sweep across Trucks and O'Reilly, Justin Allgaier versus Jesse Love, Kaden Honeycutt versus Layne Riggs, and Austin Green's strong run. Then we react to reports about Cleetus McFarland and Squirrel McNutt's 2027 ARCA plans, RFK Racing's breakaway and fuel-saving strategy, Joey Logano and Riley Herbst's crashes and the safety response, plus the road to Martinsville. We close with Halloween paint schemes, Brad Keselowski's expected update, and the Martinsville hot-dog debate. RaceSpace brings you NASCAR race recaps, driver insight, and garage stories from inside the sport. Subscribe and tell one race fan about the show. #NASCAR #KyleLarson #Talladega

  2. Oct 21

    NASCAR Chase: Larson’s Lead Shrinks Going Into Talladega

    RACESPACE hosts Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley break down the NASCAR Chase, Kyle Larson’s shrinking points lead, and the pressure heading into Talladega. With THREE RACES LEFT, the NASCAR championship battle is tightening—and Talladega could turn the standings upside down. We unpack Larson’s Phoenix setback, Christopher Bell closing to within five points, and the contenders still fighting for the championship. How much risk should drivers take at Talladega? Can they afford to sacrifice stage points to protect their cars—and could Larson finally get his first Talladega win? Join Chase and Garrett for the debate, driver insight, and the biggest stories shaping the NASCAR Chase. Who’s your championship pick with three races remaining? Tell us in the comments and subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR conversation.

  3. Oct 14

    NASCAR In Charlotte: Sam Mayer Calls Out NASCAR’s O’Reilly Drivers

    Sam Mayer calls out NASCAR’s O’Reilly drivers, and Garrett Smithley responds with a different perspective on equipment, resources, and the work behind the finishing order. Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley break down the Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on this week’s episode of RaceSpace Podcast. Episode 30 opens with a rainy Charlotte weekend on the oval—not the Roval—and the busy week that came before it. Garrett fills in on Carson Hocevar’s mini-golf team, we head to Corey LaJoie’s Kickball Klassic, and Shane van Gisbergen shows what he can do with a kickball. There’s Bobby Labonte bringing his own putter, Kaden Honeycutt’s competitive streak, Gio Ruggiero’s fan-made artwork, and more golf with Garsen at The 500 Club. Then Garrett takes you inside a difficult night in the No. 0 Mullis Construction Chevrolet. He explains the handling problems, the brake issue the team found afterward, and why racing without practice left them chasing adjustments. He also shares a post-race mouthguard report showing a nearly 10 G non-crash event, opening a discussion about head-motion data and NASCAR’s safety research. Corey Day wins again after Las Vegas, tightening the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship battle with Sheldon Creed, Jesse Love, and Justin Allgaier. Four drivers leave Charlotte separated by 15 points, with Phoenix next and Talladega, Martinsville, and Homestead still ahead. Sam Mayer’s post-race comments lead to a bigger question: how much does a finishing position really tell you about a driver? Garrett discusses the differences in equipment and funding, the effort throughout the field, and what a hypothetical ride swap might reveal about the drivers. In the Bank of America 400 recap, Chase Briscoe earns back-to-back Cup wins while Christopher Bell is left with a narrow defeat. We discuss Denny Hamlin’s pit-road setback, Kyle Larson’s growing Chase lead, and why beating someone on track does not always mean gaining on them in points. The Truck Series discussion covers Layne Riggs’ bounce-back win and his championship fight with Kaden Honeycutt. We close with Garrett’s firsthand reflections on Kyle Busch’s Celebration of Life at Charlotte, Samantha Busch’s words, Brexton’s burnout, and what the evening meant to the NASCAR community before looking ahead to Phoenix Raceway. Subscribe to RaceSpace Podcast for weekly NASCAR news, race recaps, driver insight, garage stories, and real racing conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley. Tell a friend, be a friend. #NASCAR #SamMayer #RACESPACE CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold open 00:24 Charlotte recap: the oval, not the Roval 02:51 Rain delays and the Sunday-night doubleheader 06:22 Garrett joins Carson Hocevar’s mini-golf team 07:45 Bobby Labonte brought his own putter 09:58 Corey LaJoie’s Kickball Klassic 12:58 Honeycutt and Mamba: kickball 15:05 Shane van Gisbergen’s kickball power 18:59 Garage friendships and Gio Ruggiero’s grappling story 22:15 Gio Ruggiero’s fan-made mafia artwork 26:56 The 500 Club 28:33 Why the driver–spotter relationship matters 29:42 Garsen Golf and Garrett’s race-car graveyard find 30:55 Garrett’s Charlotte race 35:21 The brake issue and a car that would not respond 38:09 Mouthguard report and NASCAR safety 42:01 The No. 0’s Phoenix preparation 43:28 Corey Day wins again at Charlotte 46:01 O’Reilly Chase: four drivers, 15 points 50:54 Sam Mayer: Garrett responds 53:39 What if the drivers swapped cars? 57:02 Briscoe beats Bell: the Cup finish and disappointment 59:02 Cup incidents and Denny Hamlin’s pit-road setback 01:00:23 Why Hamlin beat Larson but lost points 01:02:01 Season-long points vs. the Chase 01:02:49 The Cup championship fight heading to Phoenix 01:05:02 Layne Riggs bounces back against Kaden Honeycutt 01:07:47 Kyle Busch’s Celebration of Life at Charlotte 01:09:51 Samantha’s words and Brexton’s burnout 01:13:21 Phoenix weekend schedule and closing thoughts

  4. Sep 30

    Whats Next For Brad Keselowski? NASCAR News, Kyle Larson Dominates Kansas

    Join NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley and Chase Holden as they break down Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing in 2027, the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, and Kyle Larsons max points day in The Chase on this week's episode of RaceSpace Podcast.Kyle Larson's maximum-points day puts the NASCAR Cup Series Chase in focus. We talk Austin Cindric's runner-up finish, Denny Hamlin's championship challenge, and the drivers who need to respond at Las Vegas. Garrett explains what it takes to race without practice or qualifying, trust the car straight off the truck, and get the first adjustment right.In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Kaden Honeycutt's Kansas win and Layne Riggs' costly late mistake reshape the title fight. We discuss the balance between chasing a win and protecting points, NASCAR's decision to wait out the rain, and Brennan Poole's Spire Motorsports opportunity.Then we get into Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing after 2026, his desire to keep driving, and what could come next. Could Ram, Dodge, or a BKR comeback be part of the picture? These are our theories, not confirmed plans or reported negotiations. Garrett also shares how Brian Keselowski helped him get started in NASCAR.The news continues with Jake Garcia's move to Front Row Motorsports and a quick INDYCAR update on Christian Lundgaard joining Chip Ganassi Racing. At Martinsville Speedway, we discuss Caden Kvapil's ValleyStar Credit Union 300 win, Corey Heim's clash with Treyten Lapcevich, and why the confrontation involving Chad Bryant Racing team members crossed a different line from two drivers settling a disagreement.Subscribe to RaceSpace Podcast for weekly NASCAR news, race recaps, driver insight, garage stories, and real racing conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  5. Sep 23

    NASCAR Bristol: Blaney–Hocevar Fight, No Penalties & Joey Logano Wins

    Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar’s Bristol fight, NASCAR’s decision not to issue penalties and Joey Logano’s victory headline a busy Bristol Night Race weekend. Kyle Larson leaves Bristol one point ahead of Denny Hamlin in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, with Kansas next. Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley discuss Blaney’s response, Hocevar’s racing and personality, Logano’s late-race opportunity and the restart decisions that shaped the finish. Garrett joins remotely from vacation and shares his own Bristol debrief: tight handling, progress on the high line, a pit-stop tire mix-up and a driveline failure that ended the No. 0’s race in P33. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series recap covers Sheldon Creed’s victory and extended points lead, plus Jesse Love’s clash with Justin Allgaier. In Trucks, Jake Garcia earns his first win in his 94th start as Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt leave Bristol separated by three points. Also discussed: the O’Reilly off weekend, Cup and Trucks heading to Kansas, and Garrett’s Talladega fundraiser with The Kryder Law Group benefiting Susan G. Komen.

  6. Sep 16

    Kyle Larson Wins Gateway—18 Cautions Shake Up the NASCAR Chase

    Kyle Larson wins at Gateway after 18 cautions turn the NASCAR Cup race into a survival test. His 51-race winless streak is over—and the Chase fight heads to Bristol with Larson nine points behind Denny Hamlin. Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley are back for RACESPACE Episode 26, breaking down the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway: Larson’s four-tire call, Joey Logano’s speed, Alex Bowman’s emotional runner-up finish, and the brake failures that disrupted the championship battle. Was this old-school NASCAR at its best, or did the chaos go too far? The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series delivered its own drama: Jesse Love’s first win of 2026, Sheldon Creed taking the points lead, a major pit-road pileup, and another clash between Corey Day and William Sawalich that also affected Justin Allgaier. Garrett brings the view from the pit box—not the driver’s seat this weekend—as Myatt Snider races the No. 0 SS-GreenLight Racing / BRK Racing Chevrolet to a lead-lap P25. Hear Garrett’s account of the brake-balance issues, what the team learned, and why he is looking for redemption when he returns to the car at Bristol. We also discuss Brennan Poole’s Spire Motorsports Truck Series opportunity at Kansas, new partners for the No. 0, and a little NFL Sunday and fantasy-football talk. Recording update — September 15, 2026: NASCAR issued no penalty for the Sawalich/Day Gateway incident. Zane Smith’s September 14 update said he was doing well and ready for Bristol. Those developments update the uncertainty discussed during recording. Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series insight, driver perspective, garage stories, race previews, and real motorsports conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  7. Sep 9

    NASCAR Darlington: Keselowski Warns Hocevar, Bell Wins Southern 500

    Brad Keselowski says Carson Hocevar’s day is coming after Hocevar spun the No. 6 at Darlington. Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley break down the growing Keselowski–Hocevar feud, Christopher Bell’s Southern 500 win, Kyle Larson’s late tire gamble and the opening race of NASCAR’s 2026 Chase. RACESPACE Episode 25 begins inside the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series garage. Garrett takes us through his P25 run in the No. 0 SS GreenLight Racing / BRK Racing Chevrolet, including the difference between the team’s owned and leased engines, the missing torque off Darlington’s corners, a tight-handling race car, the changing conditions after the lightning delay and the physical demands of racing against the wall in the South Carolina heat. Garrett also explains the Joey Gase incident, why Darlington forces drivers to race the track instead of each other and how the No. 0 escaped a chaotic night with only a small Darlington stripe. Chase and Garrett examine the car’s stronger long-run speed, a possible alternate tire strategy and new RaceTek tire-falloff metrics used to evaluate performance throughout the field. Then the guys celebrate Sheldon Creed’s second career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory and first win at Darlington. Creed controlled the final run, beat Corey Day and left the Chase opener only seven points behind Justin Allgaier. They also discuss Anthony Alfredo’s Stage 2 win, Parker Retzlaff’s championship opportunity and why Creed could become especially dangerous later in the Chase at Homestead. The O’Reilly conversation also covers Alpha Prime Racing’s move to Ford. Chase and Garrett discuss what the 2027 manufacturer change could mean for the team, Brennan Poole, Lavar Scott and Ford’s return to a larger presence in NASCAR’s second national series. In the Cup Series recap, Christopher Bell ends a 33-race winless streak by passing Kyle Larson late to win his first Southern 500. Chase and Garrett explain the difference between Larson’s worn tires and Bell’s fresh rubber, why the No. 5 stayed out, and how Bell moved to within 12 points of Chase leader Denny Hamlin. The guys also cover Ty Gibbs driving from 28th to second, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, William Byron’s engine failure and why Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota appear to be peaking at exactly the right time. Then the conversation turns to Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar. Chase and Garrett examine what led to the Lap 107 contact, Keselowski’s “watch out, Carson” warning, Hocevar’s unapologetic response and whether the veteran driver will retaliate at World Wide Technology Raceway or wait for a more calculated opportunity later in the NASCAR Chase. Finally, Scott McLaughlin wins the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, Alex Palou celebrates his fifth championship, Scott Dixon prepares to move from Chip Ganassi Racing to Arrow McLaren, Conor Daly lands a full-time 2027 ride with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Josh Berry is announced as Legacy Motor Club’s new No. 42 driver. Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series garage insight, active-driver perspective, IndyCar discussion, race strategy and real motorsports conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  8. Sep 2

    Ryan Preece Wins Daytona, SVG Misses The Chase & Days of Thunder 2

    Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley break down the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on this episode of RaceSpace Podcast. Ryan Preece earned his first points-paying NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona and took the final Chase spot from Shane van Gisbergen. RACESPACE Episode 24 begins with the atmosphere at Daytona International Speedway, where the regular-season finale felt closer to a Daytona 500 than a normal summer race. From Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 reveal and ceremonial lap to the military flyovers and packed pre-race grid, NASCAR made the return of The Chase feel like a major event.Garrett then takes us inside his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race with SS GreenLight Racing and BRK Racing. He explains the team’s qualifying gains, a loose-wheel scare, the new stage-ending rule, why summer Daytona is beginning to drive more like the old surface and how he charged from roughly 21st to 12th during overtime without tearing up the car. The guys also celebrate Ryan Sieg’s first O’Reilly Series victory for family-owned RSS Racing. They discuss what the win means for one of the series’ cornerstone teams, Carson Kvapil’s near-history-making run and the final 12-driver Chase field led by Justin Allgaier.Then it is over to the Cup Series. Preece recovered from Stage 1 damage, erased a 31-point deficit to SVG and won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 to claim the 16th Chase berth by 17 points. Chase and Garrett discuss SVG’s Stage 1 win, Preece’s Stage 2 recovery, the late fuel decision, RFK Racing’s execution and the overtime finish that changed the championship field. They also debate NASCAR’s revised Daytona superspeedway package, a race that produced 41 lead changes among 22 drivers, the role of fuel-saving strategy and whether shorter stages could create more full-throttle racing. With the field now set, Denny Hamlin leads Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs and the rest of the 16 Chase contenders into Darlington.Plus, Episode 24 covers Jimmie Johnson’s Lowe’s, Ally and Carvana No. 48 for the final Cup start of his career in the 2027 Daytona 500, Alex Bowman’s final full-time season, Connor Zilisch’s future at Hendrick Motorsports and the official Days of Thunder 2 announcement with Tom Cruise returning as Cole Trickle alongside Anne Hathaway. Finally, Chase and Garrett turn to IndyCar, where Pato O’Ward swept both Milwaukee races on the same day and Alex Palou secured his fifth championship and fourth in a row. Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series garage insight, active-driver perspective, IndyCar discussion and real racing conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

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Racespace Podcast is a NASCAR racing and IndyCar racing show hosted by Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley. Racespace Podcast gives you the fan, industry, and drivers perspective as professional stock car racing and open wheel continues to take hold of the american sports fans interest. We cover the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Oreilly Series, NASCAR Truck Series, and NTT INDYCAR series with news, analysis and updates weekly for race fans across the globe and right here in the USA. Follow us and share with your racing friends, and welcome to Racespace.

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    RaceSpace Media
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
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