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Hauler Talk

NASCAR
NASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series
Daytona 500
All-Star Race
Bristol Motor Speedway
Denny Hamlin
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Phoenix Raceway
Xfinity Series
San Diego
Goodyear
Martinsville Speedway
Talladega
Shane Van Gisbergen
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Naval Base Coronado
Tyler Reddick
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Kansas Speedway
Amazon Prime

NASCAR’s new podcast takes you inside the sport like never before. Mike Forde, Managing Director Racing Communication, Amanda Ellis, Sr. Director Racing Communications & Nate Ryan, NASCAR.com Journalist offer fans a closer look at what happens behind the scenes, from rule changes to officiating decisions, logistics, and broadcasting. The goal is to provide fans with insights into the organizationa... more

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Mike and Amanda flip the script and asks Nate about this years NASCAR Hall of Fame voting, his thought process behind it and what happens behind closed doors. They also talk about the huge Preece wreck at Dover, review the All-Star Race weekend, and ... more

Mike, Nate, and Amanda discuss the hard hit by Cody Ware in the Cup series race, the restart violation by Gio Ruggiero, the new tire packs placed in turn one and the exit of the carousel. They then are joined by Dover Track President Mike Tatoian to ... more

NASCAR's Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan have the latest news & updates following the race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Plus, an update on new track limits and stage lengths this weekend at Watkins Glen.

Rundown:

• Ryan Preece fined for ... more

Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss Carson Hocevar's win at Talladega including his celebration where he sat on the door of the car while riding down the frontstretch. They also discussed Steve O'Donnell being named the new CEO of NASCAR, Cleetus McFarland... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Tatoian
President and General Manager of Dover Motor Speedway
Dover Motor Speedway
Episode: Cody Ware's hit at the Glen
Kyle McKinney
Chief Scorer, NASCAR scoring
NASCAR
Episode: A weekend of change in Talladega
John Probst
NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer
NASCAR
Episode: 2026 Competition Update with John Probst
Nate Ryan
NASCAR.com Journalist
NASCAR
Episode: Did Darlington deliver?
David Green
Former NASCAR driver, current technical inspector
NASCAR
Episode: The Substitute Driver
Justin Swilling
Senior Director of Marketing Services at NASCAR
NASCAR
Episode: The Clash: Weather Update & What's Next
Jerry Kaproth
Managing Director of Track Development at NASCAR
NASCAR
Episode: Talladega recap, new Martinsville tire + San Diego street course reveal
Chris Popiela
NASCAR Managing Director of Aerodynamics
NASCAR
Episode: Inching closer to a new Playoff format, deep dive into body approval process
Ben Kennedy
NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Venue and Racing Innovation Officer
NASCAR
Episode: Inside NASCAR's 2026 Schedule Release

Hosts

Mike Forde
Host of Hauler Talk; NASCAR staff; Managing Director Racing Communication
Amanda Ellis
Sr. Director Racing Communications; Co-host
Nate Ryan
Co-host and NASCAR.com Journalist

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Pure information

    Very informative, straight ahead, no fabricated disagreements

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Wozzo
    United States7 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Great show. Interesting no mention of last week’s winner and it was the first thing mentioned this week??? You probably should avoid law suits against the de facto sports league within which you participate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCLuttrell
    United States8 months ago
  • Amanda

    POD is great. Love the info but do we need to get rid of Amanda. Zero value added!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Let’s go #22
    United States9 months ago
  • EQ Adjustment NEEDED

    Hey guys. Love the pod, love the explanations and transparency, but PLEASE, please please please - Figure out your EQ settings to get everybody’s mic on the same level. And for the love of God. Keep the mic the same distance from y’all’s mouth while speaking. Nate sounds great. Ford is very quiet, and OMG, when Amanda talks, it about blows out my speaker and ears. Maybe get the guys and gals from DirtyMo to give y’all some tips. Just some construction feedback. Thanks. Daniel.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    iPhoneN_Dan
    United States10 months ago
  • Audio Quality is Major Issue

    I love the idea of this podcast as a die hard NASCAR fan, but the audio quality is very disappointing from all three hosts. Not being in a studio together hurts this podcast as all the audio levels are all over the place and makes it not an enjoyable listen. Hopefully NASCAR can maybe invest in this podcast and provide better quality microphones and or an actual recording studio for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Goodall24
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows behind-the-scenes NASCAR access, engaging insider talks.
Mixed audio quality sometimes; still valuable for industry context.
Great BTS insights; fans enjoy the event-planning and rule-change coverage.
Some listeners want more balance and less defensiveness in discussions.
Audience appreciates candid industry perspectives and guest diversity.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A weekend of change in Talladega
Q: How is the finishing order determined when many cars are towed away and never complete a lap again?
The finishing order is based on the last completed laps at the moment of the caution, using the start/finish line as the reference; cars that do not complete another lap are ordered by who completed the most laps in the shortest time up to that point.
Inching closer to a new Playoff format, deep dive into body approval process
Q: What are they looking for during the side-by-side process?
They ensure that production vehicle features are still present in the race vehicle without compromising performance.
Watkins Glen carnage and track limits
Q: Is there precedent for a driver requiring more than one injury waiver in a season, or would this be the first?
There has been drivers who have missed multiple weeks, but for two separate incidences, two separate injuries in one season, that would be a first.
NASCAR announces the new street course for 2026
Q: What makes an event have that feel, especially when you're creating that event in a space that is temporary?
Amy emphasized the importance of partnership and collaboration with the Navy and within NASCAR, creating a unified message for the event.
NASCAR announces the new street course for 2026
Q: What was your thoughts the first time you either heard of this idea or at least had that initial conversation?
Amy shared that she had been advocating for a race in San Diego since joining NASCAR and had discussions about various venues for the event.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hauler Talk

What is Hauler Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides behind-the-scenes access to NASCAR, focusing on policy, officiating decisions, logistics, and the organizational side that powers race weekends. Across episodes, listeners get data-driven race analysis, rule changes, and insider perspectives from NASCAR executives, journalists, and industry insiders, with in-depth discussions on penalties, safety, racing strategy, and event operations. The format often blends post-race breakdowns, regulatory context, and practical anecdotes from insiders, making it valuable for sponsors, PR teams, and marketers seeking an authentic motorsports podcast with access to decision-makers and a dedicated fan base. A notable strength is the mix of high-level NASCAR governance topics and on-the-gr... more

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Recent guests on Hauler Talk include:

1. Mike Tatoian
2. Kyle McKinney
3. John Probst
4. Nate Ryan
5. David Green
6. Justin Swilling
7. Jerry Kaproth
8. Chris Popiela

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