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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. 3d ago

    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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Aug 26

    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.

  8. 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.

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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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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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