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Inside The Race

Hosted by NASCAR · sports · EN · 111 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Go Inside the Race with Steve Letarte, Todd Gordon, Kyle Petty and special guests after the NASCAR Cup Series checkered flag. We’ll go beyond the results to break down why the race was won — using data, strategy, technology and expert insight to unpack the pivotal moments, key decisions and details you may have missed in real time. Plus, we’ll sit down with the winning crew chief for an inside look at the strategy behind Victory Lane.

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What is Inside The Race about?

Go Inside the Race with Steve Letarte, Todd Gordon, Kyle Petty and special guests after the NASCAR Cup Series checkered flag. We’ll go beyond the results to break down why the race was won, using data, strategy, technology and expert insight to unpack the pivotal moments, key decisions and details you may have missed in real time.

Who hosts Inside The Race?

Inside The Race is hosted by NASCAR. The show has published 111 episodes to date.

What has Inside The Race covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Larson Stumbles & Reddick's Revival" (20 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Briscoe Goes Back-to-Back & Hamlin’s Costly Pit Road Mistake" (13 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "Briscoe Bounces Back, Hamlin’s Splitter Disaster & the Chase Elimination Game" (6 October 2026, 59 minutes).

How often does Inside The Race publish?

Inside The Race publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 111 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Inside The Race?

Booking probability for Inside The Race is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Inside The Race requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Inside The Race's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Inside The Race?

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NASCAR hosts Inside The Race, a sports show with 111 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #111

    Larson Stumbles & Reddick's Revival

    Oct 20, 202659 min

    Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team delivered when it mattered most, but what decisions made the difference for a trip to Victory Lane? Crew chief Billy Scott joins Inside the Race to break down the strategy, two-tire...

  • Episode #110

    Briscoe Goes Back-to-Back & Hamlin’s Costly Pit Road Mistake

    Oct 13, 20261h 1m

    Chase Briscoe and the 19 team are on a roll! After scoring back-to-back wins at Charlotte, the 19 car is proving it has the speed, pit crew and execution to contend for a championship. But just how close did Briscoe...

  • Episode #109

    Briscoe Bounces Back, Hamlin’s Splitter Disaster & the Chase Elimination Game

    Oct 6, 202659 min

    The Chase is heating up, and every mistake matters. Chase Briscoe bounces back in Las Vegas after narrowly missing the win at Kansas, outdueling Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick in the closing laps. Steve Letarte, Kyle...

  • Episode #108

    Kansas Belongs to Larson, But What About the Qualifying Metric?

    Sep 29, 20261h 9m

    Kyle Larson dominated Kansas for a fourth career win at the track — but the story was much bigger than another victory. Inside the Race breaks down Larson’s battle with Chase Briscoe, the late-race pit road strategy...

  • Episode #107

    Was the Risk Worth It? Hocevar, Blaney & Bristol

    Sep 22, 202633 min

    Bristol delivered everything we expect from a playoff race — contact, controversy, risk, reward and a wild final restart. Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney found themselves at the center of the action. Did Hocevar simply...

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  • Episode #106

    51 Weeks Later: Kyle Larson Is Back

    Sep 16, 202659 min

    The Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team drought is OVER! Kyle Larson is back in championship form — and after 51 weeks in the wilderness, the No. 5 team is making its move. With the playoffs heating up, every point matters...

  • Episode #105

    A Message to Hocevar: Don't Mess With the Old Guard

    Sep 8, 20261h 4m

    Darlington kicked off the Chase with a little bit of everything—and Christopher Bell came out on top, wasting no time showing he’s here to make a run. With Hocevar and Keselowski, is payback on the horizon? The Inside...

  • Episode #104

    What Do You Have to Lose? Daytona's New Superspeedway Package & Chase Preview

    Sep 1, 20261h 2m

    “We’re going for wins. What do we have to lose?” Daytona had it all: strategy, fuel-saving, a new aero package and a chaotic final lap. Inside the Race breaks down what it all means for the Chase. Steve Letarte and...

  • Episode #102

    The Art of Driving in the Rain at Loudon

    Aug 25, 20261h 9m

    Loudon delivered a race where track conditions, strategy and execution changed everything — Inside the Race breaks down why. Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty and Jamie McMurray take a deep dive into the “art of rain” at New...

  • Episode #103

    ITR Overtime: Kyle Larson on Knoxville & Building a Legacy

    Aug 25, 202626 min

    Kyle Larson joins Inside the Race: Overtime following one of the wildest race days of his career. From racing at Richmond to making a nearly impossible 30-minute turnaround to Knoxville, Kyle breaks down the logistics...

  • Episode #101

    How the 22 Found Its Form

    Aug 18, 20261h 6m

    Richmond was a race where the story wasn’t always in the running order — it was in the strategy. Jamie McMurray guest hosts this week joined by Kyle Petty and Todd Gordon at the Inside the Race desk. From massive tire...

  • Episode #99

    ITR Overtime: Toni Breidinger on Finding Confidence in NASCAR

    Aug 11, 202616 min

    From San Francisco go-karts to NASCAR — Toni Breidinger is building her own path. Toni Breidinger joins Alex Weaver on this episode of ITR: Overtime to open up about her unconventional path from go-karts in San...

  • Episode #100

    Ty Gibbs’ 2-Tire Gamble, Bell’s Brutal Streak & JGR Has a Brake Problem

    Aug 11, 20261h 22m

    Ty Gibbs gambled on two tires and held off Christopher Bell — but how did he actually pull it off? Kyle Petty, Bozi Tatarevic and Todd Gordon break down the biggest storylines from the weekend at Iowa, including Bell’s...

  • Episode #97

    ITR Overtime: Building a Modern Motorsports Empire with Justin Marks

    Aug 4, 202644 min

    Justin Marks has reshaped what a modern motorsports team can be. On ITR Overtime this week, the Trackhouse Racing founder shares his journey from race car driver to team owner, the philosophy behind building one of the...

  • Episode #98

    Can Anyone Stop the Favorites? Iowa Preview + Justin Marks Goes Overtime

    Aug 3, 202624 min

    Steve Letarte is joined by Kyle Petty, Matt Weaver, and Todd Gordon to preview NASCAR’s upcoming trip to Iowa, breaking down the what makes the track so unique. The crew also dives deep into the current points standings...

  • Episode #95

    ITR Overtime: Corey Heim's Cup Series Breakthrough

    Jul 28, 202631 min

    The signs were all there. We recorded this ITR Overtime interview just one week before Corey Heim captured his second Cup Series win in only 15 starts at the Brickyard 400. In this conversation, Heim reflects on his...

  • Episode #96

    Corey Heim Changes the Conversation + NASCAR’s Indy Debate

    Jul 28, 20261h 4m

    A Brickyard win. The bird heard ’round the world. A NASCAR superstar on the rise? Corey Heim conquered Indianapolis — but is this just the beginning of something much bigger? The Inside the Race crew breaks down Heim’s...

  • Episode #93

    ITR: Overtime - Christopher Bell Gets Candid About Crashes, Competition & Chasing a Championship

    Jul 21, 202628 min

    What goes through a driver's mind during and after a hard crash? Christopher Bell opens up about one of the biggest hits of his career, NASCAR's evolving safety standards, and the physical and mental challenges that...

  • Episode #94

    Logano Was Untouchable. Did Anyone Have a Chance?

    Jul 20, 202649 min

    Should North Wilkesboro stay a points-paying race?  Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty break down the biggest storylines from the weekend, including Logano's dominant performance, Denny Hamlin's late-race pursuit, Shane...

  • Episode #92

    Overtime Steals the Show as Blaney Delivers

    Jul 14, 202647 min

    Ryan Blaney delivers another statement win for Team Penske and Ford - was it was skill, strategy, or surviving overtime chaos that nailed him the Atlanta win?  Blaney's overtime victory shakes up the championship...

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