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NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte discusses the return of the Brickyard 400 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and how the action and strategy might be different with the Next Gen car. Also, handicapping the championship contenders and playoff field as NASCAR heads into a two-week break.

Revisiting the life-changing victory in the Chicago Street Race for Shane van Gisbergen. A year after becoming the first driver in 60 years to win his Cup debut, the New Zealand native returns with a full-time Xfinity Series ride, a rivalry and a possible ticket to NASCAR stardom. Looking back at his whirlwind in America and what’s new for the Chicago event in Year 2 after two days of massive rain ruined some of its big splash in 2023.

NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton tackles some of the hot-button issues in NASCAR as NBC Sports picks up the 2024 schedule: The smashing success of Iowa Speedway, Martin Truex’s decision to step away from racing Cup full time, Kyle Busch’s surprising comments about Hendrick, Gibbs and RCR and why the Next Gen produces better racing at faster speeds.

Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on celebrating his victory with wife Ashley and their 2-year-old son, Kota; his ongoing rivalry with runner-up Pato O’Ward and if he felt empathy for the devastation of coming up short by two corners in the world’s biggest race; how it feels to win in two epic Indy 500 endings; whether he was worried about fan reaction after the push-to-pass scandal; an update on being in a contract year; can he still win the championship?

Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart recall their attempts at racing the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin on life at Team Penske with Josef Newgarden and Will Power, his intense race preparation, the origins of the Thirsty 3s, a secret mentor for Indianapolis Motor Speedway and what it’s been like without Tim Cindric at the Brickyard.

A deep dive into Kyle Larson attempting to become the fifth driver to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. Why the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion has the best shot yet at excelling in – and possibly wining – both crown jewel events.