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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. 6d ago

    Dodge Returns to NASCAR in 2027—What Kaulig’s Move Means

    Dodge is back in NASCAR Cup for 2027 with Kaulig Racing. On RACESPACE, Chase Holden and NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley react to Dodge’s return and what another manufacturer could bring to the sport. After the Dodge-first cold open, we get into Spire’s Carson Hocevar suspension, Garrett’s first-person account of the Mason Maggio crash and confrontation at Martinsville, and Justin Allgaier’s points lead heading to Homestead. Garrett takes you inside the No. 0’s weekend: the blocked mock qualifying run, the drive through the field, and why he wanted an apology to the crew. We also cover Carson Kvapil’s win, the O’Reilly title fight, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin’s Cup championship chances, and the Kaden Honeycutt–Layne Riggs Truck battle. Plus: Halloween on pit road, the Grinch tire catch, Brad Keselowski’s RFK update, Trackhouse’s plans, and the road to championship weekend. What does Dodge’s return mean for NASCAR—and which team would you like to see join them? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to RACESPACE for weekly NASCAR news, race recaps and real driver perspective with Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley. Tell a friend, be a friend. CHAPTERS 00:00 Dodge is back — cold open 00:17 Welcome back from Martinsville 01:41 StubHub and the Homestead finale 02:32 Dodge returns to NASCAR Cup in 2027 03:45 Dodge nostalgia and the early-2000s comparison 05:46 What another manufacturer brings to NASCAR 10:22 Halloween at Martinsville 12:32 Garrett’s Willy Wonka driver introduction 14:43 The Grinch catches a tire on pit road 15:51 The No. 0’s practice speed and qualifying 17:17 How a blocked mock run changed the feedback 20:24 Garrett’s charge through Stage 1 22:27 Restarts, contact and the fight for track position 24:32 The Mason Maggio crash: Garrett’s account 26:19 What was said after the wreck 29:29 Contact, intent and respect at Martinsville 32:00 Online criticism and what the team’s result leaves out 35:13 The work behind getting the No. 0 to the track 36:24 Kvapil wins; Allgaier takes the points lead 38:39 Five O’Reilly drivers still chasing the title 39:51 Racing around championship contenders 40:59 Cup recap: Spire suspends Carson Hocevar 44:05 Hocevar and Josh Berry’s NASCAR penalties 45:48 Byron wins and the Logano–Bell–Hamlin incident 47:22 Should both drivers go to the back after contact? 48:11 Larson, Bell and Hamlin: the Homestead math 51:28 Chandler Smith wins the Truck race 52:32 Tristan McKee and Riggs’ late-race opportunity 54:44 Honeycutt vs. Riggs: the finale discussion 56:05 Championship weekend and Keselowski’s RFK update 58:32 Trackhouse’s competition changes for 2027 01:00:25 Rajah Caruth’s 2027 update 01:00:54 Hypothetical points systems and offseason ideas 01:02:22 StubHub, World Finals and Homestead plans 01:04:20 Closing thoughts #NASCAR #Dodge #RACESPACE

  2. Oct 28

    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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Oct 7

    Why Las Vegas Felt Like Old-School NASCAR

    Corey Day vs. Carson Kvapil delivered a Las Vegas finish that felt like old-school NASCAR—banging doors, brushing the wall, and fighting for the win. Chase Holden and Garrett Smithley break down the Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on this week’s episode of RaceSpace Podcast.Episode 29 opens with Garrett’s new StubHub partnership and the purple No. 0 headed to Homestead-Miami Speedway, plus the Super DIRT Week listener promotion. Then we get into our Las Vegas trip with Zoni, a little football talk, and Garrett’s P25 finish.Garrett takes you inside his race, from changing track temperatures and tire balance to the pit crew’s work and bringing the car home clean. He also shares a realization about the feedback he gives his crew chief—and why being more direct about handling could make a difference at Charlotte.Then we break down Corey Day and Carson Kvapil’s fight to the checkered flag. Garrett explains the high-line commitment and how Day kept his momentum after hitting the wall. We compare the battle with classic NASCAR finishes and discuss why the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series keeps delivering the kind of racing we love.Justin Allgaier’s crash with Brandon Jones changes the championship conversation, while Sheldon Creed’s move to Sam Hunt Racing opens a discussion about driver-owner chemistry, his first salaried driving deal, and the business behind racing for a living.In the South Point 400 recap, Chase Briscoe gets the win while Kyle Larson and Cliff Daniels turn a difficult afternoon into a runner-up finish. We talk Denny Hamlin’s missed opportunity, Austin Cindric’s strong run, and why Larson’s ability to recover matters in the NASCAR Chase.The news continues with the ARCA discussion surrounding Joe Gibbs Racing and Alpha Prime, plus Chase Elliott’s approach to staying off his phone in the morning. We also look ahead to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s oval—not the Roval—with Garrett returning in the No. 0 for Mullis Construction and a busy week of charity events.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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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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