Grip Strip Podcast

Phil and Josh return for E304 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway (not trying to call it EchoPark) and the huge announcement of Keelan Harvick signing with TRD. The guys review how Tyler Reddick (Cup), Sheldon Creed (O'Reilly 1st win after 15 2nd places), and Kyle Busch (Trucks) won their races, other key storylines, and the points heading to road/street courses this weekend.  Phil and Josh preview the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, with an emphasis on three-time defending series champion Alex Palou, along with other key names like Sir Scott Dixon, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Pato O'Ward. The crew discusses changes going into the season with drivers, teams, and the schedule. Phil and Josh previewed and made picks for the IndyCar opener. The GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, Supercars, World Superbikes, Indy NXT, and MotoGP/Moto2. Phil and Josh return to preview and make picks for the Trucks at St. Petersburg for their first street course race ever, and guest drivers such as Dario Franchitti and James Hinchcliffe, along with Cup/O'Reilly at Circuit of the Americas, before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close  

Phil and Josh return for E303 of the GSP to cover everything that took place at the World's Center of Racing. The guys discuss Tyler Reddick's last lap pass to win the Daytona 500 along with all the other contenders plus those who were affected by crashes. They also look at Austin Hill's dominant O'Reilly Series victory on Saturday and Chandler Smith's four-wide pass for the win in the Craftsman Truck Series event on Friday. Phil and Josh also look at how some of the other stars like Tony Stewart, Travis Pastrana and Garrett Mitchell aka Cleetus McFarland faired.  The guys cover news items in IndyCar and Formula 1 regarding testing prior to the GSP Roundup, which Phil looks at Supercross at Seattle, World Rally Championship in Sweden, Formula E in Jeddah and Supercars season opener at Sydney. Josh returns for the crew to make picks and preview all three major NASCAR races at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) along with the Tate Fogleman Algorithm pick before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 302 covers a variety of motorsports topics, including reviews of major recent events, pre-season tests, and upcoming races. Reviewed Super Bowl 60, highlighting winners and key players. Discussed IndyCar and Formula 1 pre-season tests at Sebring and Bahrain respectively. Provided updates on NASCAR and other motorsports news. Offered a preview and predictions for NASCAR Speedweek at Daytona, including qualifying details. Included segments on AMA Supercross and the Formula E Jeddah E-Prix. Analyzed performance forecasts for RAM Trucks and included a sim segment from Josh.

Phil and Josh return for E301 of the GSP to discuss the Cook Out Clash and the Super Bowl, among other topics. After multiple weather delays due to the bitter cold and snow that hit Winston-Salem, the NASCAR Cup Series teams were able to finally complete the Cook Out Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium earlier this week. The guys go over Ryan Preece's win, the racing itself, the broadcast coverage and more as the Cup Series teams lead into Daytona Speedweek. NASCAR News updates along with the coaching carousel being completed in the NFL get covered by Phil and Josh before the GSP Roundup looks at Formula E and Supercross. The guys preview and make their picks for Super Bowl 60 at Santa Clara between the Seahawks and Patriots before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Summary Sentence: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 300 celebrates Phil's birthday while covering various motorsports events and updates. Phil celebrates his birthday, deals with snow issues and impersonates Mike Gundy's famous speech. Josh talks about getting a brand-new car. Discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including class winners and key players. Updates on NASCAR, including the Roval's exclusion for another cookie cutter oval race in the Chase. Highlights from NFL Conference Championship Weekend and Super Bowl advancements, along with coaching updates. GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, WRC Rally Monte Carlo and Formula E Miami E Prix. Preview and predictions for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. Josh's Sim Segment