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Inside The Race

NASCAR
NASCAR
Denny Hamlin
Kyle Larson
NASCAR Cup Series
Shane Van Gisbergen
Tyler Reddick
Christopher Bell
Chase Elliott
Hendrick Motorsports
Joey Logano
Chase Briscoe
William Byron
Alex Bowman
Ryan Blaney
Watkins Glen
Trackhouse Racing
Bubba Wallace
Ty Gibbs
Daytona 500
Team Penske

Go 'Inside the Race' with Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver, Kyle Petty & special guests after the NASCAR Cup Series checkered flag. We'll discuss how the race was won, key storylines, answer fan questions and have high-profile interviews.

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Recent Guests

James Small
Winning crew chief for Chase Briscoe
Trackhouse Racing? (implied)
Episode: Briscoe’s Breakthrough & Zilisch’s Reality Check: The Chicagoland Breakdown
Stephen Doran
Winning crew chief
SVG/Trackhouse Racing
Episode: SVG Owns Wine Country & The Chase Heat-Up
Zane Smith
Driver for Front Row Motorsports in the No. 38
Front Row Motorsports
Episode: Is this the best version of Denny Hamlin?
Jamie McMurray
Former NASCAR driver joining in-studio
NASCAR Driver/Analyst
Episode: Daniel Suárez’s Coke 600 Win + Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Legacy
Ryan Sparks
Race-winning crew chief for Spire Motorsports
Spire Motorsports
Episode: Daniel Suárez’s Coke 600 Win + Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Legacy
Connor Zilisch
Rookie Cup Series driver for Trackhouse Racing, Red Bull athlete
Trackhouse Racing; Red Bull
Episode: Connor Zilisch
Alan Gustafson
Championship crew chief, Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports
Episode: Alan Gustafson
Alex Bowman
NASCAR Cup Series driver
Hendrick Motorsports
Episode: Chase Elliott doubles down at Texas
Todd Gilliland
Driver for Front Row Motorsports, featured guest on the desk
Front Row Motorsports
Episode: Carson Hocevar is a Cup Series winner

Hosts

Steve Letarte
Host with deep NASCAR crew-chief experience and media background; frequently provides strategy and data-driven insights.
Alex Weaver
Co-host/analyst with on-air NASCAR coverage experience and team-side perspective.
Kyle Petty
Co-host with former driver lineage, offering veteran perspective and broad industry context.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Great show

    Best post race show out there, from guys that have walked the walk, and I don’t have to listen to ‘was this a good race bs”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Wozzo
    United States6 months ago
  • KP?

    Great show….. until Kyle petty started talking. Sorry, I unfollowed immediately.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Derek456555689
    United Statesa year ago

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Positive: Strong post-race analysis and credible guest insights are highly valued by listeners.
Positive: Industry-focused discussions and real-world racing knowledge drive engagement.
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Talking Points

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ITR Overtime: Connor Zilisch's Biggest Lesson as a Rookie
Q: Who do you turn to for race-day advice?
Josh Wise has been my main resource for mental and strategic guidance, helping me stay focused and balanced through tough moments.
ITR Overtime: Connor Zilisch's Biggest Lesson as a Rookie
Q: How do you handle the pressure of being seen as a rising star?
I try to stay grounded, focus on attainable goals, rely on mentors, and avoid listening too much to outside noise to keep my mindset steady.
ITR Overtime: Connor Zilisch's Biggest Lesson as a Rookie
Q: What was your biggest lesson so far this season?
The key takeaway is to finish where the car allows and not force speed that isn't there; this mindset keeps the effort sustainable and the results more consistent across races.
Alan Gustafson
Q: What's the role of the TOC in that decision-making process?
The TOC provides critical support with analysis, data, and background help; it's about having reliable people and data to back up the plan when pressure is highest.
Alan Gustafson
Q: How do you balance data-driven decisions with gut feel during a late-race restart?
We rely on SMT-like data, past patterns, and real-time feedback to build a facts-based plan, then adjust based on how the car is handling and what the track is doing.

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A NASCAR-focused roundtable that breaks down Cup Series races with a mix of veteran insight and on-air analysis. The hosts dissect race strategy, restart psychology, pit decisions, and team dynamics while weaving in human-interest moments, fan questions, and post-race interviews. Guests range from former drivers and current crew chiefs to active racers, providing a blend of technical breakdowns and behind-the-scenes storytelling that appeals to serious race fans and industry watchers. A standout angle is the emphasis on strategy from the crew-chief perspective, balanced with live guest perspectives from top teams and notable figures in the NASCAR ecosystem.

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Recent guests on Inside The Race include:

1. James Small
2. Stephen Doran
3. Zane Smith
4. Jamie McMurray
5. Ryan Sparks
6. Connor Zilisch
7. Alan Gustafson
8. Alex Bowman

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