Welcome back to Mash the Gas – your go-to NASCAR podcast! This week, we’re diving into all the action from Sonoma Raceway in wine country, where Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) absolutely dominated once again. That’s three road course wins in his last five starts — and now he’s sitting 3rd in the playoff standings. Is SVG the greatest road course racer NASCAR has ever seen?

We break down:
🔥 SVG’s dominance and playoff outlook
🚗 On-track chaos: spins, paybacks, and pit road incidents
⚖️ The latest legal drama between 23XI, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR
🧠 Ty Dillon’s shocking semi-final run in the In-Season Challenge
📊 Fantasy picks, Dover predictions, and updated playoff scenarios

Next stop: The Monster Mile at Dover — we’ve got your preview locked and loaded. Subscribe and Mash That Gas with us every week!

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Sky, Kevin, and Jeff are BACK to break down all the madness from the 2025 Chicago Street Race! 🏙️⚡
Get ready for wild race recaps, driver drama, fantasy picks, and a look ahead to Sonoma 🍷🛞

This week’s episode includes:

🔥 Shane van Gisbergen dominates Chicago – his 2nd win of 2025, both on road courses!
🏆 SVG becomes just the 2nd driver ever (after Kyle Busch in 2016) to sweep the pole and win in Xfinity and Cup in the same weekend.

🚗 Kyle Busch grabs a top 5! But… will he find Victory Lane again this year? 🧐
💥 William Byron out on Lap 1 with a blown clutch
😩 Michael McDowell heartbreak: 31 laps led, Stage 1 winner ➡️ Throttle failure ends his day
🚨 Did NASCAR officiating get it wrong? Should there have been overtime after Cody Ware's crash?
🌆 Future of NASCAR street racing – San Diego next? Where should the 4th of July weekend race go?

🔮 Sonoma Preview:
🏁 Is SVG the favorite again?
🧨 Can McDowell or Buescher steal a road course win?
📊 Fantasy picks, point standings, and bold predictions!

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This week on Mash the Gas, Jeff and Kevin go old-school duo as NASCARSky sits out due to technical issues. The guys break down all the action from the Quaker State 400 under the lights at EchoPark Speedway, where Chase Elliott thrilled the hometown crowd with his first win of the year — and second career victory at Atlanta.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing though — the Big One struck early, wiping out key contenders and blowing up plenty of mid-season brackets.

🔥 In this episode:

• Elliott’s big night in front of the home fans
• Major wrecks shake up the playoff picture
• State of speedway racing: is the pack racing era still good for the sport?
• Is Chicago's street race on the chopping block? Rumors swirl about a San Diego swap in 2026
• Just 4 playoff spots remain — could we see more than 16 winners?
• Fantasy picks, bold predictions, and your weekly NASCAR fix

Strap in — it’s another fast-paced ride with Mash the Gas!

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The team is back to break down all the action from the Tricky Triangle — Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania! Chase Briscoe pulls off a masterclass in fuel conservation to hold off Denny Hamlin and capture his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing. That makes 11 different winners so far this season… could we see more than 16 before the playoffs?

We dive into Brad Keselowski’s decision to pit when pit road was closed — a move that sent him to the tail end of the longest line, but still didn’t stop him from grinding out a Top 10. Plus, we're giving props to Amazon Prime’s NASCAR coverage and looking ahead to the next stretch on TNT as the in-season bracket challenge rolls on.

Get ready for a Saturday night showdown in Atlanta — we’re talking who’s hot, who’s not, and who we think is headed to Victory Lane.

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The crew is back to break down all the thrills, chaos, and strategy from the Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez! Shane van Gisbergen shook off pre-race illness to dominate the field, leading 60 laps and cruising to a 16-second win over Christopher Bell — officially locking himself into the NASCAR playoffs.

Kevin, Sky, and Jeff unpack all the wild moments: from tire strategy madness with rain and dry switches, to Kyle Larson rallying back from a wreck to set the fastest lap of the race. The Stenhouse-Hocevar feud continues to heat up, and we dive into what’s fueling the tension.

Plus, get the inside scoop on the logistical ballet of moving NASCAR's massive operation across the border and back — from hauler travel times and customs delays to flights and equipment handling.

All that and a look ahead to Pocono Raceway — the Tricky Triangle awaits. Buckle up!

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The trio is back to break down all the action from the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan! Denny Hamlin led just five laps, but strategic fuel management — and a close call with his gas man on pit road — earned him the win. Hometown favorite Carson Hocevar was once again in contention until a heartbreaking left rear tire blowout ended his day late in the race.

With only 11 races left before the playoffs, we dive into the current standings and take a hard look at the four upcoming road courses that could shake things up. We also preview this weekend’s historic trip south of the border to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. At 7,200 feet of elevation, we explore how altitude will impact fuel-to-air ratios, tire pressures, and driver endurance. Some crew members are already preparing in Aspen to acclimate.

Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming In-Season Challenge, deliver expert analysis, fantasy insights, and give you our official race picks. All that and more on this week’s Mash the Gas

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Welcome back, race fans! Kevin, Sky, and Jeff return to break down all the thrills, drama, and chaos from the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Ryan Blaney finally parks it in Victory Lane for his first win of the season, while Carson Hocevar stirs the pot—did he wreck Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on purpose? We discuss the fallout.

Denny Hamlin delivers a strong run while keeping one eye on baby watch, and Kyle Larson sneaks into the top 10 after a gritty drive.

Plus, we’re looking ahead to the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan with in-depth analysis, bold race picks, and everything you need to get ready for the action.

Buckle up—it’s time to Mash the Gas!

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The Mash the Gas crew is back to break down all the action from the Coca-Cola 600! Ross Chastain stole the spotlight, storming from a P40 start in a backup car to claim his first win of 2025. William Byron gave it a run but came up just short, while Denny Hamlin’s fueling issues cost him big.

We dive into Brad Keselowski finally landing a solid finish, share our thoughts on Amazon Prime Video’s race coverage, and get geared up for the upcoming weekend in Nashville. All that plus bold takes, laughs, and everything in between—it’s another wide-open episode of Mash the Gas!

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