Motorsports Nation

Bob Francis
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The Motorsports Nation podcast from Go Full Throttle Racing News brings you news, interviews, and insider viewpoints from across NASCAR, Formula 1, IndyCar, and Sprint Car series, including High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws. Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News and member of the National Motorsports Press Association, brings you behind the scenes, into the garage, and around the world of motorsports.

  1. May 9

    Motorsports Nation NASCAR Texas Recap / Watkins Glen Preview

    May 8, 2026 | Episode 2609 | Motorsports Nation with guest analysts Roy J. Akers of Sky View Sports and motorsports reporter Nikolai Culp join host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, for review and analysis of Chase Elliott's win of the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. The team also discusses the High Limit Sprint Car show the same weekend on the TMS dirt track. We also preview NASCAR road course racing at Watkins Glen, NY, including Fantasy picks.

    27 min

  2. Apr 18

    Motorsports Nation with Ryan Rantz - iFantasyRace.com

    April 17, 2026 | Episode 2608 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst and data science guru Ryan Rantz- President of iFantasyRace.com joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, for a wide-ranging interview on data techniques and prediction models for NASCAR Fantasy and race wagering. Ryan and Bob review data from Ty Gibbs' win at Bristol Motor Speedway and make early projections on data for the Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway.

    14 min

  3. Apr 6

    Motorsports Nation NASCAR Las Vegas / INDYCAR Arlington Analysis

    March 18, 2026 | Episode 2606 | Motorsports Nation NASCAR Las Vegas / INDYCAR Arlington Post-Race Analysis. Guest analysts Roy J. Akers and Nikolai Culp join host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News to recap and analyze Denny Hamlin's win of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a resurging Chase Elliott finishing 2nd as well as Kyle Kirkwood's daring pass of Alex Palou to win the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

    23 min

  4. Apr 2

    Motorsports Nation IndyCar Phoenix Recap, Arlington Preview

    March 10, 2026 | Episode 2604 | Motorsports Nation analyzes the Good Ranchers 250 INDYCAR race at Phoenix Raceway and previews the new INDYCAR Arlington race. Guest analyst Nikolai Culp joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News, to examine the tactics and race craft of winner Team Penske's Josef Newgarden as he scored his 33rd career win at Phoenix. Newgarden is the driver of the No. 2 Chevrolet, two-time series champion, and is the winningest active American driver in the series and ranks third among active drivers in wins and poles, totaling 61 podiums overall.

    18 min

  5. Mar 26

    Motorsports Nation Special 'Race on the Base' San Deigo Preview

    March 11, 2026 | Episode 2605 | Motorsports Nation joined NASCAR and The NASCAR Foundation for a special visit to Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and Naval Base Coronado. Guest analyst and San Diego resident Brian Twining joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News to discuss all NASCAR is doing with the US NAVY and the San Diego community in preparation for 'The Race on the Base' coming in June 2026. This episode includes our interviews with NASCAR San Diego Track President Amy Lupo and Ty Dillon, driver of the No.10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. Drivers participating: Christopher Bell, Ty Dillon, Ryan Preece, and Jesse Iwuji, Lt. Commander, USN and NASCAR driver. Emcee was Ryan Fitzpatrick, Amazon Prime Video NFL Analyst

    20 min

  6. Mar 21

    Motorsports Nation with Rico Abreu

    March 21, 2026 | Episode 2607 | Motorsports Nation with very special guest Rico Abreu. The 2025 High Limit Racing Sprint Car Series Champion joins host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News for a wide ranging interview going back to their shared experience on the dirt tracks of Northern California, the legends who have been part of Rico's journey, high technology in motorsports, and Gus the dog! The driver of the No.24 for Tony Stewart Racing sprint car tells fans about his firendship with Tony and how the new team came together.

    13 min

  7. Mar 21

    Motorsports Nation Phoenix NASCAR - INDYCAR Analysis

    March 10, 2026 | Episode 2603 | Motorsports Nation Pheonix Raceway NASCAR-INDYCAR Recap and Analysis. Guest analyst motorsports reporter Nikolai Culp joins Motorsports Nation host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News to review the 'Deseret Double' NASCAR - INDYCAR races where Team Penske scored the Double-Double. Plus race predictions for Las Vegas.

    21 min

  8. Mar 20

    Motorsports Nation Atlanta Analysis

    Feb 24, 2026 | Episode 2602 | Motorsports Nation with guest analyst Roy J. Akers of Sky View Sports. Roy joins Motorsports Nation host Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News for review and analysis of Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Pinnacle Toyota, and his win of the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway on February 22, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia.

    11 min
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About

The Motorsports Nation podcast from Go Full Throttle Racing News brings you news, interviews, and insider viewpoints from across NASCAR, Formula 1, IndyCar, and Sprint Car series, including High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws. Bob Francis, Managing Editor of Go Full Throttle Racing News and member of the National Motorsports Press Association, brings you behind the scenes, into the garage, and around the world of motorsports.

Information

  • Creator
    Bob Francis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Bob Francis
  • Show Website
    Motorsports Nation