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RaceSpace is a motorsports podcast hosted by Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley, delivering real insight from inside the garage and across the sport. Each week we break down NASCAR Cup, Truck, and O’Reilly Series racing, plus IndyCar, with a mix of driver perspective, strategy, news, and culture. From race recaps and predictions to behind-the-scenes stories fans don’t hear anywhere else, RaceSpace brings you closer to racing than ever before. New episodes weekly.

  1. 6d ago

    NASCAR Daytona Chase Preview: SVG vs Preece, Blaney Goes Back to Back, IndyCar Freedom 250 Delivers

    Daytona will decide the final NASCAR Chase positions, with Shane van Gisbergen carrying a 31-point advantage over Ryan Preece into the regular-season finale. Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley break down the SVG vs. Preece cutline battle, Ryan Blaney’s back-to-back New Hampshire win, and an IndyCar Freedom 250 that delivered a massive racing spectacle in Washington, D.C. RACESPACE Episode 23 covers the full NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway before turning the focus toward Friday and Saturday night at Daytona. Ryan Blaney earned his second consecutive New Hampshire victory after a two-tire strategy call, while Bubba Wallace charged through the field on four tires before a late brake lockup ended his chance to steal the win. Chase and Garrett also discuss Josh Berry leading a career-high 73 laps, the Wood Brothers’ recent momentum, Tyler Reddick spinning from the lead, Carson Hocevar’s eventful afternoon, and why Team Penske appears to be peaking before the NASCAR Chase. Then all eyes move to Daytona. SVG, Ryan Preece, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Brad Keselowski enter the final regular-season race fighting around the last three Chase positions. Chase and Garrett discuss what Shane van Gisbergen must do to protect his points advantage, whether RFK Racing could organize its cars around Preece and Keselowski, and why no cushion feels completely safe at Daytona International Speedway. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series also decides its Chase field Friday night. William Sawalich and Brent Crews enter one point above the cut, Taylor Gray sits one point out and Rajah Caruth remains within striking distance. Garrett returns to the No. 0 SS GreenLight Racing / BRK Racing Chevrolet with True Brands and explains why the team plans to stay patient early, protect the car and position itself for the final stage. The episode also opens with Garrett reflecting on his late-model victory at Jennerstown Speedway near his hometown of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He shares what the win meant to his family, the significance of driving the No. 43 on First Responders Night and how his local partners helped make the weekend possible. Plus, Chase and Garrett cover Austin Hill’s move to the Richard Childress Racing No. 33 Cup car for 2027, Layne Riggs winning the Truck Series regular-season finale, Tristan McKee’s impressive performance, Frankie Muniz giving his qualified seat to Luke Baldwin and the unusual Dawson Sutton–Toni Breidinger driver swap. Then it is over to IndyCar’s Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. Kyle Kirkwood dominated in front of the U.S. Capitol, Christian Lundgaard and Will Power completed the podium, Alex Palou endured a disastrous afternoon and Jeff Gordon swept both IROC races. Chase and Garrett discuss whether the Freedom 250 could grow into one of the biggest annual events in American motorsports. 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.

  2. Aug 19

    NASCAR Richmond: Logano Wins, Kyle Larson Races Back to Win Knoxville

    Joey Logano won NASCAR at Richmond for the second time in four races—but Kyle Larson delivered the weekend’s wildest story. After finishing sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series race, Larson sprinted toward a plane, returned to Iowa and made it back in time to race at the Knoxville Nationals.Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley are back for RACESPACE Episode 22, breaking down Richmond, the Knoxville Nationals, NASCAR Truck Series action and IndyCar’s chaotic first weekend in Markham.Chase takes us inside his first Knoxville Nationals with NOS Energy, including the weather-delayed marathon, Sheldon Haudenschild and Kasey Kahne reaching the podium, the crowd tracking Larson’s trip from Richmond and the moment Larson arrived at Knoxville ready to race. Chase and Garrett also react to the radio exchange with Cliff Daniels and explain why Larson’s commitment to racing across multiple disciplines is valuable for American motorsports.Then it is on to the NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond. Joey Logano earns his 39th career Cup victory and his second win in four races, Chase Briscoe leads 171 laps and finishes second, and Austin Cindric completes a strong Team Penske night. Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Josh Berry, William Byron and Alex Bowman round out the top 10.Chase and Garrett break down Richmond’s tire management, green-flag pit cycles, long-run speed and why Logano and Team Penske appear to be peaking before the NASCAR Chase. They also discuss Briscoe’s disappointment after leading the most laps, Denny Hamlin’s emotional home-track weekend and the family moments surrounding the No. 11 team.Garrett also recaps his own off-week race at Lonesome Pine Raceway, where he drove a No. 22 Crown Victoria police interceptor and was attempting a pass for fourth before a throttle-cable failure ended the run. He explains what made the short track feel like Martinsville and Bristol combined, why local racing remains central to NASCAR’s identity and why he may need a Crown Vic of his own.The Truck Series conversation covers Kaden Honeycutt leading 225 of 250 laps at Richmond for his second career victory, SVG earning his first Truck Series pole, Corey Heim finishing second and the tightening Chase picture before New Hampshire. Chase and Garrett also discuss Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Grant Enfinger and Stewart Friesen.The guys then examine the reports linking Connor Zilisch to Hendrick Motorsports for 2028, what his future could look like after his Trackhouse contract and which drivers might eventually fill future openings across the Chevrolet pipeline.Finally, it is over to IndyCar’s chaotic first weekend in Markham. Marcus Ericsson ends a lengthy winless stretch, Romain Grosjean and Will Power land on the podium, the Turn 5 hairpin produces mayhem, and Louis Foster’s crash raises questions about the temporary circuit’s concrete barriers and event preparation.Plus: Garsen Golf, music bingo, Garrett’s upcoming late-model race at Jennerstown Speedway, the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., Kyle Busch Day and Ty Gibbs bringing an M&M’s-inspired scheme back to the track.Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series insight, IndyCar talk, garage stories, driver perspective, race previews and real motorsports conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  3. Aug 12

    NASCAR Iowa Recap, Ty Gibbs Wins, Tyler Reddick Slips & Carson Kvapil Goes Back to Back

    Ty Gibbs won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway after a two-tire call helped him hold off Christopher Bell, moving the No. 54 deeper into the championship conversation while Tyler Reddick’s summer slide continued. Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley recap the full NASCAR Iowa weekend, including Carson Kvapil’s second straight O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win, Garrett’s difficult race in the No. 0 Chevrolet, Iowa’s unusual racing line and upcoming repave, and the debate over single-lug wheels and standardized chassis. Plus, Alex Palou wins IndyCar at Portland, Connor Zilisch delivers another strong oval run, and RACESPACE looks ahead to NASCAR at Richmond.

  4. Aug 5

    NASCAR’s Off Week Gets Weird: Iowa Preview, Daytona Clash & Talladega Nights at 20

    No racing? No problem. Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley celebrate RACESPACE Episode 20 with the first completely race-free weekend in the show’s run—and the conversation gets exactly as unhinged as an off-week episode should. The guys catch up on everything that happened away from the track, including music bingo, Garrett’s 19-hour moving day, BMW putting Spider-Man on dashboard screens, the Black Mirror future of in-car advertising, bourbon heists, sports documentaries, baseball’s small-market problem, the greatest minor-league team names, and Garsen Golf joining the No. 0 program for the rest of the season. Then RACESPACE turns back toward racing with a full Iowa Speedway preview. Garrett explains why Iowa has always felt special to NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series teams, what makes the seven-eighths-mile oval drive like a short track and an intermediate at the same time, how the track helped create some of his most loyal fans, and why he is excited to return to a place where he has previously earned a top-10 finish. Chase also looks ahead to another Iowa trip for the Knoxville Nationals with NOS Energy. The episode closes with the latest NASCAR schedule talk and some of the strangest corners of the racing internet. Chase and Garrett react to the reported Clash return to Daytona, discuss how NASCAR can fully revive Speedweeks, watch Talladega’s “Degacon” campaign celebrating 20 years of Talladega Nights, pitch a Garrett Smithley pen to Austin Cindric, and react to Jimmie Johnson getting the No. 48 back for his final Daytona 500. Plus: Kurt Busch at Wrigley Field, Michael McDowell’s rap career, the Aaron’s Dream Machine, Sting Ray Rob’s KONG car, Corn Man, Love’s beef jerky and more from the most unpredictable RACESPACE episode yet. Follow RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series insight, IndyCar talk, garage stories, driver perspective and real racing conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  5. Jul 29

    NASCAR Brickyard 400, Corey Heim Is a Problem, Carson Hocevar Rivalry | RACESPACE

    Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley are back for RACESPACE Episode 19, recapping the full Indianapolis weekend from inside the garage, the race car and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400 in only his 15th Cup Series start, and his rivalry with Carson Hocevar is only getting louder. Garrett Smithley also survived a 150-mph slide in the No. 0, Carson Kvapil earned his first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win, and Todd Gilliland completed NASCAR’s $1 million In-Season Challenge upset. Garrett takes us through his Pennzoil 250 weekend in the No. 0 SS GreenLight Racing / BRK Racing Chevrolet, including the unusual aero shift behind other cars, what caused the car to snap loose, the split-second brake and throttle decisions required during a 150-mph slide, the mental reset afterward and the drive back to a P25 finish without major damage. It was also a huge media weekend for Garrett and the team. The guys talk about Garsen Golf joining the program for the remainder of the season, Garrett putting a golf ball down the Indianapolis backstretch on national television, the Indianapolis Indians partnership, throwing the first pitch and bringing the race team together for a night at the ballpark. Then Chase and Garrett break down Carson Kvapil’s emotional first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory, Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s reaction, Rodney Childers winning again at Indianapolis and the controversy surrounding Kvapil’s burnout over the Yard of Bricks. Garrett explains why the absence of in-person driver meetings may have contributed to the mistake and why certain tracks still require specific reminders before drivers get into the car. In the Cup Series recap, the conversation turns to Corey Heim’s second win in only 15 starts. Chase and Garrett discuss how Heim held off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano in a loose race car, his confidence after the latest Carson Hocevar confrontation, the growing Heim–Hocevar rivalry, Bootie Barker and the No. 67 team, 23XI Racing’s Indianapolis success and why the rest of the Cup garage should be paying attention before Heim goes full-time in 2027. The guys also cover Todd Gilliland defeating Ryan Blaney to win NASCAR’s $1 million In-Season Challenge, SVG recovering to finish 16th after removing his steering wheel, Hendrick Motorsports’ difficult afternoon and why the Brickyard 400 belongs on the NASCAR schedule regardless of whether every race becomes an instant classic. Plus: Layne Riggs dominates the Truck Series race at IRP, Chandler Smith announces he will leave Front Row Motorsports, Jesse Love prepares for the Wood Brothers, O’Reilly racing arrives on ESPN Unlimited, Tommy Baldwin leaves Rick Ware Racing, Dreyer & Reinbold buys an IndyCar charter, the new IR-28 is revealed, Alex Bowman plans his retirement and Jimmie Johnson gets the No. 48 back for one final Daytona 500. Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series insight, IndyCar news, garage stories, driver perspective, race previews and real motorsports conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  6. Jul 22

    Joey Logano Dominates North Wilkesboro — Is SVG’s First Oval Win Coming?

    Joey Logano owned NASCAR’s historic return to North Wilkesboro, leading 323 laps to end a 45-race winless drought. SVG answered with his best short-track performance yet, leading 49 laps and finishing fifth—and Chase Holden is ready to call his first oval win. Now the Cup Series heads to Indianapolis with Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland racing for $1 million. Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley are back for RACESPACE Episode 18, breaking down the full North Wilkesboro weekend, IndyCar’s rain-delayed Nashville race and everything coming next at the Brickyard. In the Cup Series recap, Chase and Garrett discuss Joey Logano’s dominant North Wilkesboro victory, Denny Hamlin’s late pursuit, Chase Briscoe, Ty Gibbs winning Stage 1 before a pit-road speeding penalty, only six cars finishing on the lead lap, and why the race still felt like old-school NASCAR despite Logano controlling most of it. The guys also dig into SVG’s oval breakthrough, his hilarious radio reaction after taking the lead, his battle with Ty Gibbs, the lessons he carried over from the Truck Series, Trackhouse Racing’s current form and why Martinsville could eventually deliver Shane van Gisbergen’s first NASCAR Cup Series oval win. Garrett gives the driver perspective on North Wilkesboro’s unusual elevation changes, the braking and throttle work required at the historic short track, and why the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series may translate more naturally to the Next Gen Cup car than fans realize. The Truck recap also covers Chandler Smith’s dominant win, Layne Riggs completing a Front Row Motorsports one-two finish and SVG driving from deep in the field to third. Then it is over to IndyCar in Nashville, where Alex Palou wins for the fifth time this season after the race is pushed to Monday by the FIFA World Cup final and severe weather. Chase and Garrett cover Josef Newgarden’s runner-up finish, David Malukas going from a hospital visit and last on the grid to third, Scott McLaughlin’s speed, the Scott Dixon–Alexander Rossi crash and the confusing television coverage that sent viewers searching across FOX, streaming and local CW stations. Finally, the guys preview NASCAR’s Brickyard weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Garrett returns to the No. 0 SS GreenLight Racing / BRK Racing Chevrolet with the same car that finished sixth at Atlanta, while Chase prepares to work from the box at one of the most historic venues in motorsports. They also make their picks for the NASCAR In-Season Challenge final between Ryan Blaney and RACESPACE Big Dog of the Week Todd Gilliland. Plus: Garrett’s World Cup semifinal experience, Lionel Messi, the atmosphere inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Joey Logano’s underrated legacy, Bald Boy Summer, Connor Zilisch needing sage, Pontiac Fieros, Crown Vic racing, Millbridge Speedway and more. Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series insight, IndyCar talk, garage stories, driver perspective, race previews and real motorsports conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  7. Jul 15

    NASCAR Atlanta Got Wild, Garrett Smithley Finishes Sixth, Blaney Wins & Hocevar Drama

    Atlanta turned into one of the wildest NASCAR weekends of the year, and RACESPACE had a front-row seat. Garrett Smithley finished sixth in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at his home track, Ryan Blaney won the Cup race after a long rain delay, Bubba Wallace’s yellow-line penalty sparked debate, Carson Hocevar became the center of even more garage drama, and North Wilkesboro is up next. Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley are back for RACESPACE Episode 17, breaking down the full Atlanta weekend from the confetti celebration to the late-night Cup finish. Garrett takes us inside his No. 0 SS GreenLight Racing / BRK Racing Chevrolet, including qualifying, the SLCC car, loose handling, missing wrecks, working with spotter Brent Wentz, the late-race restarts, Brennan Poole going for the win, Justin Allgaier taking the victory, and what a P6 finish meant for the team. The guys also talk about why Atlanta Motor Speedway has become one of NASCAR’s most exciting tracks, how the surface is aging, why the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series cars put on such a strong race, and how strategy, instinct, spotting, and a little racing luck all came together for Garrett’s best Atlanta finish. Then it is on to the Cup Series, where Ryan Blaney wins a rain-delayed Atlanta race that finished deep into the night. Chase and Garrett discuss Blaney’s “Midnight Rider” moment, Ford and Team Penske momentum, Bubba Wallace going below the yellow line, the penalty debate, Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell, Erik Jones, SVG finishing sixth on an oval, and why nobody wanted to work with Carson Hocevar at the end. Plus, the guys cover Grant Enfinger winning the Truck race at Lime Rock Park, Louis Foster calling it a “truck car,” Parker Kligerman’s strong run, Kaden Honeycutt, Lane Riggs, the loaded North Wilkesboro Truck Series entry list, Chase Elliott, Shane van Gisbergen, Christopher Bell, Carson Hocevar, Landon Huffman, Ryan Newman talk, IndyCar heading to Nashville, and the Freedom 250 pit stop at the White House. Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series insight, IndyCar talk, garage stories, driver perspective, race previews, and real motorsports conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

  8. Jul 8

    NASCAR Chicagoland Delivered, Briscoe Wins & SVG vs Austin Hill Gets Real

    Chicagoland is back, and NASCAR got the kind of intermediate-track weekend fans have been asking for. Chase Briscoe wins the Cup race, Brandon Jones beats Chase Elliott in a late-night Fourth of July O’Reilly thriller, SVG vs Austin Hill turns into a real rivalry, and Garrett Smithley brings home a top-20 finish in the No. 42.Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley are back for RACESPACE Episode 16, recapping the full Chicagoland weekend, the return of one of NASCAR’s best mile-and-a-half tracks, the sellout crowd, the Fourth of July atmosphere, the fireworks, the late-night O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, and whether Chicagoland deserves to stay on the schedule.Garrett takes us inside his weekend with Young’s Motorsports in the No. 42 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series car, including the last-minute sponsorship deal, working with Tyler Young and Panda, practice on a worn-out Chicagoland surface, SMT feedback, long-run speed, wave-around strategy, fresh tires, racing Corey Day, and earning his best Chicagoland finish.The guys also break down Brandon Jones’ O’Reilly win over Chase Elliott, Connor Zilisch’s rough weekend, Cole Custer’s top-10 run in the No. 0, Brent Crews and William Sawalich getting together, Justin Allgaier’s penalty, Bubba Wallace’s Space Jam car, and why the NASCAR In-Season Challenge brackets are already busted.In the Cup Series recap, Chase and Garrett talk Chase Briscoe’s Chicagoland win, Christopher Bell recovering from a pit road incident while still dealing with a broken wrist, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Alex Bowman, JGR and 23XI speed, Riley Herbst, Ty Dillon’s 300th Cup start, and why the Next Gen car continues to put on great races at intermediate tracks.Then it gets spicy with SVG vs Austin Hill. Chase and Garrett discuss the latest on-track contact, SVG’s post-race comments, Austin Hill’s radio reaction, the “Van Guggenheimer” jab, and why this might be turning into one of NASCAR’s most entertaining new rivalries heading into Atlanta.Plus, the guys cover Pato O’Ward winning at Mid-Ohio, Christian Lundgaard’s McLaren momentum, Scott Dixon leaving Chip Ganassi Racing, Felix Rosenqvist returning to McLaren, IndyCar silly season, Garrett returning to the No. 0 car at Atlanta, SLCC back on board, and what to watch this weekend at Hotlanta.Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR recaps, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series insight, IndyCar talk, garage stories, driver perspective, race previews, and real motorsports conversation with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley.

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RaceSpace is a motorsports podcast hosted by Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley, delivering real insight from inside the garage and across the sport. Each week we break down NASCAR Cup, Truck, and O’Reilly Series racing, plus IndyCar, with a mix of driver perspective, strategy, news, and culture. From race recaps and predictions to behind-the-scenes stories fans don’t hear anywhere else, RaceSpace brings you closer to racing than ever before. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    RaceSpace Media
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
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    © RaceSpace Media
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