The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 281 covers recent developments in various motorsports, including NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, and NFL previews for the season.

• NASCAR Highlights: Chase Briscoe wins the Southern 500; six Toyotas in the top seven.
• Lawsuit Updates: Corey Heim secures his 8th win, advancing to Round of 8.
• IndyCar Results: Josef Newgarden wins at Nashville, with Palou and Mclaughlin following.
• Formula 1: Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch GP; both Ferraris do not finish.
• NFL Season Preview: Overview of the upcoming NFL Week 1 and fantasy outlook.
• Other Racing Series: Includes updates on NHRA, Indy NXT, WEC, Moto2, WSBK, F2 & F3.
• Sim Racing: Josh shares his experience competing in iRacing Indy Six Hours with Sim Party Racing.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 280 discusses NASCAR playoff time, the Cup Series schedule, and the ongoing issues with 23XI/FRM. Ryan Blaney wins at Daytona, and O'Reilly Auto Parts becomes the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. Crafton is no longer an FT driver, and Majeski takes over Menards' 88 in 2026. The podcast also covers NFL training camp and fantasy football, GSP roundup, Moto2 at Red Fool Ring and Hungary, NHRA at Brainerd, IMSA GT at Virginia International Raceway, and NASCAR Cup & XFinity at Daytona.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 279 discusses the NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Richmond, with Bald Spot Dillon repeating and backs into the playoffs. Penske cars made significant progress, while Bowman and Byron won the Regular Season Title. Points are heading to Daytona, with Matt Crafton running over Ty Majeski for the win. Rhodes and Ruggiero failed to get into the playoffs. The Cup Series Schedule is released, and O'Reilly Auto Parts is the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. The podcast also covers NFL training camp, fantasy football, GSP roundup, NHRA, IMSA GT, and NASCAR Cup & XFinity at Daytona.

It is crunch time for IndyCar and NASCAR as Phil and Josh return for E278 of the GSP. The guys go over Will Power's possible last win for Team Penske at Portland while Alex Palou becomes a four-time IndyCar Champion (three consecutive titles). Phil and Josh discuss what it means for both drivers and other key storylines as the series finishes their season with a couple of oval races.

On the NASCAR side, Shane Van Gisbergen opened a can on the field yet again to win his fourth race of 2025 at Watkins Glen. The Kiwi ace adds to his playoff point tally and provides himself additional cushion through the early rounds of the playoffs. His protege and future teammate Connor Zilisch did a similar feat in earning his sixth XFinity win of the season with his usual drama, but added falling off the car and fracturing his collarbone in victory lane. Other destruction took place at the hands of Hank Hill returning from a one-race suspension for right-hooking Aric Almirola. The Truck Series race was a demo derby that almost was called for darkness, but Corey Heim made Toyota Camry level fuel mileage in his Tundra for his sixth win of 2025.

Phil and Josh discuss their respective NFL teams and fantasy football as the FallBrawl draft is to take place before the GSP Roundup covers Supercars, Indy NXT, Moto 2 and NHRA. The guys come back to preview and make picks for Trucks and Cup at Richmond before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, the podcast covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup and XFinity at Iowa, where Byron holds off Briscoe and Brad K for his second win of 2025. The podcast also discusses the regular season points battle at top and bottom, the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Norris holds off Piastri and Russell, and the GSP Roundup. The podcast also covers various other events, such as the IMSA at Road America, WRC Rally Finland, Supercars at Ipswich, and the NASCAR Triple header at Watkins Glen Picks. The podcast also features Josh's Sim Segment.

After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E276 of the GSP to discuss Bubba Wallace's massive win at Indy along with Connor Zilisch getting his third straight XFinity win. The guys discuss the events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for both series, along with the Trucks at IRP, which saw Layne Riggs get his second win of 2025. Friesen gets jacked up in a 358 dirt modified, and Austin Hill gets suspended for right-rear hooking Aric Almarillo. For Wallace, it's his first win in 100 races and his first as a father, plus a playoff berth. Zilisch continues his climb to an eventual Cup ride with his progress on ovals.

At Laguna Seca, Alex Palou continues his domination of IndyCar with his 8th win of 2025. Only Pato O'Ward has a mathematical shot at the title after this race, but more storylines are there within the entire series. Phil and Josh discuss it all regarding the Indy Cars as they go towards their season end. Formula 1 is just about to head to their summer break, but not before Oscar Piastri gets a huge win over teammate Lando Norris at Spa in the Belgian Grand Prix.

The GSP Roundup covers F2/F3, Indy NXT, NHRA, Formula E, WSBK, WRC and IMSA before the guys make their picks for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix and NASCAR XFinity and Cup at Iowa Speedway. Josh lets us know his exploits at the iRacing Brickyard 400 and more in the Sim Segment before Show Close.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 275 covers various racing events, including the NASCAR Cup/XFinity Doubleheader at Dover, where Dennis Hamlin wins over Chase Briscoe. The season tournament is contested between Ty Dillon and Keebler Gibbs. Connor Zilisch wins his fourth race of 2025 in a rain-shortened race. Other key players include Pato O'Ward, Rinus Veekay, and Kyffin Simpson. Alex Palou and Scott Dixon face penalties due to strategy and cautions. The podcast also covers various other events, including the NHRA at Seattle and Snoreoma, Moto2 at Brno, WRC Rally Estonia, Formula E Doubleheader in London, WSBK in Hungary, and NASCAR Tripleheader at IMS/LORP.

For E274 of the GSP, the podcast covers various topics such as NASCAR doubleheaders, F1 news, GSP roundups, and other events. It discusses the ongoing road course dominance of SVG from Chicago at Snoreoma. The podcast also covers the In Season tournament, with Ty, Ty, and Tyler feat along with The Law Offices of John H. Nemechek. A review of points heading to Atlanta and Connor Zilisch winning a duel with SVG in XFinity.

IndyCar raced at Iowa with Pato O'Ward getting Chevy their first win of 2025 before Hello Palou can say he's an all-around IndyCar driver after a short oval win. Josef Newgarden stonewalls the media before and after dominating. Poor attendance at Iowa possibly leading to an end of another oval race. F1 news updates before the GSP Roundup covers Indy NXT, IMSA, Formula E, WSBK, Supercars, F1 The Movie. Previews for IndyCar at Toronto, NASCAR Cup and XFinity at Dover before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.