PRN - Garage Pass Podcast

Now that the NASCAR anti-trust lawsuit has been settled we can go back to talking about whats happening on the track, not off it, but Guru Garrow wonders why it ever became a court case, why it needed to go that far before a settlement was reached?

On what was supposed to be the ninth day in court a deal was reached in NASCAR antri-trust lawsuit brought by Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing with that team's co-owners Michael Jordan believing the compromise was fair to both sides and Denny Hamlin was left feeling it was a win for the sport.

The 2025 Cup Series season will always be memorable for the way Shane Van Gisbergen won 5 road races in a row with win one the coolest. Michael McDowell on why next few weeks so critical. Plus we find out when Denny Hamlin puts up and takes down his Christmas tree.

What caught the ear of Guru Garrow as second week of anti-trust trial gets underway. Plus Christopher Bell on winning but lacking consistency, Bubba Wallace believes Indy win wasn't that big of a deal and Kyle Larson on funny text messages he gets from Rick Hendrick.

Court case could be really costly with Guru Garrow proving he can add and multiply. Plus Ryan Blaney on why drivers often get question whether or not they are athletes and find out when Ross Chastain will take down his Christmas tree and what he does with it.

At 35 Joey Logano working hard to stay in shape for his 18th Cup campaign. Plus Carson Hocevar is pedal to the metal on and off the track during this off-season with Guru Garrow happy to see Keelan Harvick set a record and in injured driver walking without crutches.

Four Cup drivers running the late model Snowball Derby in Florida this weekend, including Ryan Preece who's spent almost a year getting ready. Plus more laps at North Wilkesboro and Guru Garrow fascinated by private financial information made public in NASCAR court case.

Before the anti-trust court case barged to the front of the pack one of the biggest stories at the end of the season was proposed changes to Playoff format which were okay with Chase Elliott and didn't matter to Bubba Wallace. Plus Guru Garrow digging some numbers that have come out of the trial.

Thinking about the trial and the law.... and a speeding ticket Ryan Blaney can joke about. However, the financial information being thrown around in the NASCAR court case is no laughing matter with Guru Garrow on the big dollars that have caught his eye.

NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell admits with the Next Gen Car the box the teams have to work in to make their race machines go faster is too small and needs correcting. Plus Guru Garrow speculates the jury in the ongoing anti-trust court case may need some help just staying awake.

NASCAR now on trial and Guru Garrow has an opinion on the lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports...not about who's right or wrong but what could be permanent fallout. Plus Joey Logano after a season where he admits he and his team weren't at their best.

A number of drivers were asked if they could have a celebrity or guest spotter who would they choose. Christopher Bell picked Tom Brady and Kyle Busch went with a superstar quarterback as well. Plus Austin Cindric racing in Australia this weekend hoping as always there's nothing to apologize for.

With the late Steve Richards making a "cameo appearance" for Guru Garrow we go back into the archives where Steve gives us a slice of Thanksgiving to gobble on with Michael McDowell, Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman and Joey Logano.

For Thanksgiving there's two choices...stay home or hit road, which is what Erik Jones is going to do as he heads to Michigan. Ryan Blaney, however, is sticking close to the house with the birth of his son last week. Plus when it comes Carson Hocevar find out what his favorite Turkey Day side dish is...as well as Guru Garrow's.

The dirty laundry is really flapping the breeze in the anti-trust lawsuit brought against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports as e-mails are made public with words NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps regrets. Plus Carson Hocevar not only drives straight on the track but down the middle of the fairway as well.

We had a chance over the week to begin watching the NASCAR docuseries "Rising" featuring up and comers Rajah Caruth, Jesse Love and Carson Hocevar, who said he wasn't part of it to just "build his brand". Also hear from NASCAR Senior VP of Content John Dahl on why these three drivers were picked.

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it to the Super Bowl the last three years and reigning Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson jumped at the chance to visit their training facility back in September. Plus if he had to choose someone to be his "guest" spotter Christopher Bell picked an NFL Hall of Famer.

When it came to highlights this past season winning was on top of the list for Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott. Even though he didn't get a checkered flag Erik Jones pleased he had a couple of good chances. Plus Kyle Busch happy with the way son Brexton's racing career is going.

Since they began racing Next Gen Cup Car in 2022, Christopher Bell has had a lot of success not because he adapted quickly but says he was already used to no track time. Plus find out what Ty Gibbs is afraid of and Todd Gilliland on his second off-season as a full-time Cup competitor.

Even though RFK Racing didn't have a driver win or make the Cup Series Playoff, Brad Keselowski feels they benefited by adding third team and Ryan Preece, who ended the year with 4 top-10s in final five races. Plus Shane Van Gisbergen believes road course on the San Diego Naval Base will be "ship shape".

Getting ready for 23rd season on the Cup series and his fourth with Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch says it's important he gets to know new crew chief Jim Pohlman in the coming weeks. Plus Zane Smith on how a new contract makes for a dream off-season.

As the trial date nears for the anti-trust lawsuit his team 23XI Racing brought against NASCAR when he's at the shop Bubba Wallace says it's not a topic of conversation. Plus Chase Briscoe on who teammate Denny Hamlin reminds him of and why Florida native Ross Chastain is a Buffalo Bills fan.

In play since 2022, some drivers have adapted well to the Next Gen Cup Car but others have struggled and Tyler Reddick has an idea why that might have happened. Plus Erik Jones a believer in where Legacy Motor Club is heading and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. finds silver lining in a disappointing season.

According to NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell one of the problems the sport has is the lack of a superstar. Plus Michael McDowell following same routine in the off-season and Carson Hocevar on buying an old Kasey Kahne car wit a rich history.

According to NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell the fans resistance to a one-race, winner take all championship finale will be taken into consideration with any new playoff format. Plus Todd Gilliland trying to keep up with lawsuit his team is part of and with first child on the way Ryan Blaney realizes he's going to have to get his hands dirty.

With recent settlement talks crashing into the wall, the anti-trust lawsuit brought against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports will go to trial December first. Like many NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps wonders why this is happening. Plus Xfinity Series Champion Jesse Love proud to represent two flags.

Even the die-hard Denny Hamlin haters have to admit he proved to be a stand-up guy in the way he handled himself following the soul crushing way he lost the Cup Series Championship to Kyle Larson, who said it showed what a strong person Hamlin was showing up only hours after the disappointing defeat to his victory celebration party.

Meeting with the media at the NASCAR Awards Banquet Denny Hamlin was nearly in the same head space as he was two days before when he climbed from his car in a state of shock. Plus Truck Champion Corey Heim and record breaking team owner Rick Hendrick jokes with Joe Gibbs.

In Phoenix at the NASCAR Awards Banquet being honored for capturing his second Cup Series Championship Kyle Larson gave props to his Hendrick Motorsports team and the man he beat for the title Denny Hamlin, who admitted it was tough to sit through the acceptance speech. Plus Chase Elliott on winning Most Popular Driver Award for the 8th consecutive time.

His first Cup Series titles won differently than the second, Kyle Larson admits they also feel different. Plus hear from Jeff Gordon on Larson adding another championship to close in on his four and Ryan Blaney happy to end the season on a winning note.

In Phoenix Denny Hamlin may have dominated but a late yellow flag flipped the script with Kyle Larson winning a second Cup Series Championship without leading a lap and leaving William Byron feeling the need to apologize for the final caution as Rick Hendrick extends championship record on anniversary of his first.

A new Cup Series Champion will be crowned Sunday in Phoenix. Hear from the Championship Four driver Kyle Larson the only one to have won a title with teammate William Byron making third straight championship race appearance. Plus underdog Chase Briscoe and sentimental favorite Denny Hamlin with reigning champ Joey Logano adding his two cents about the final four.

When it comes to the team owners in the Championship Four it'll be a battle of titans at Phoenix Sunday. Joe Gibbs says he knows he's going up against the best in Rick Hendrick, a winner of 15 titles. Plus Ryan Blaney and his take on the final four.

Although Denny Hamlin wasn't optimistic after last week's mediation failure, there's word now a possible settlement could be in the works between NASCAR and the teams suing them for anti-trust violations. Plus Chase Briscoe on getting championship race advice from Tony Stewart and Ryan Preece quietly on a hot streak.

In his record making performance at Martinsville Speedway in-car camera showed William Byron hyper-focused. Plus Joey Logano and Christopher Bell on their frustrations in not making the Championship Four with Kyle Larson crew chief Cliff Daniels on an unusual team bonding exercise.

With a record breaking performance William Byron won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway denying Ryan Blaney and Roger Penske the Championship Four. Also hear from Kyle Larson who made the cut and Jeff Gordon on the upcoming heavyweight title fight in Phoenix.

It could be cool at Martinsville Sunday but the heat is on to fill last two Championship Four spots and Denny Hamlin glad he's already locked in while teammate Christopher Bell hopes for a manipulation free race...Twice a spring winner William Byron needs first Fall victory and Kyle Larson has a grandfather trophy clock that was "Bowyer-ed".

Always a chance the final cut off race at Martinsville could have the finish manipulated to help someone make final four and Brad Keselowski thinks there's only one way to stop that. Plus Ryan Blaney looking to win Xfinity 500 for third straight year, Daniel Suarez happy to find a new home and William Byron has grandfather clocks that don't chime.

In or out of the Playoff Kyle Busch explains the pressure drivers feel this time of year. Plus Alex Bowman on what his team is working on at season's end, Justin Haley on getting let go by Spire Motorsports and Christopher Bell on the only trophy that's displayed in his living room.

While teammate Denny Hamlin taking his fifth shot at the Championship Four, following Talladega victory Chase Briscoe has made it for the first time and his crew chief James Small believes at Phoenix he'll be up for the challenge. Plus Christopher Bell at age 30 asked why he looks a lot younger?

Taking Talladega Chase Briscoe has made the Championship Four for the first time and his team owner Joe Gibbs now has two of the four spots. Plus hear from Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott following race two in round three and Todd Gilliland after a career best finish.

Going into Talladega Sunday Playoff drivers like Ryan Blaney must first survive and then thrive. Also hear from William Byron and Kyle Larson going into race two in round three and despite being below the cut line Chase Elliott optimistic in the next two races he can find a way into the Championship Four.

The deeper he gets into the Cup Series Playoff Chase Briscoe noticing his popularity is growing. Plus to stay out of trouble at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday Chase Elliott is looking at Ryan Blaney playbook and Kyle Busch on what his team needs to reach the next level.

No one including Guru Garrow was shocked Justin Haley lost his Cup ride. Plus Christopher Bell on the need to grab a checkered flag in round three, John Hunter Nemechek on trying to win while cutting Playoff drivers a little slack and Josh Berry thumbs up on more horsepower next season.

When Denny Hamlin sits down there's a lot on his plate and his team owner Joe Gibbs marvels at the way he handles it all. Plus Denny happy to reach goal of 60 career Cup Series wins with his seriously ill father able to see it and Eric Jones glad he didn't get punched in the face out in Las Vegas.

For PRN's last race broadcast and final finish for Guru Garrow the South Point 400 in Las Vegas provided an exciting ending with Denny Hamlin scoring an emotional win. It was a tough loss for runner-up Kyle Larson and rough day for former champion Ryan Blaney.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway kicks off the Round of 8 in the Cup Series Playoff and Joey Logano says the pressure is really on. Meanwhile confidence level going into South Point 400 different for teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott with Bubba Wallace hoping for Kansas replay.

Even though he's won the Round of 8 opening race three times, made the Championship Four and captured the Cup title Joey Logano explains the pressures that go along with that. Kyle Busch has two main reasons his losing streak has reached 89 races. PLus Tyler Reddick on caring for a sick son and still racing.

It was interesting to find out it wasn't until last weekend at the Roval Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin had a chance to talk about their controversial Kansas finish with Bubba throwing Denny a conversation curveball. Plus we have Brad Keselowski speaking what we think is "legalese".

Somehow Joey Logano barely survived the Roval for the second year in a row but does that mean another title? Plus Ross Chastain on running over a clueless Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski on letter supporting NASCAR and Shane Van Gisbergen pulling away to a record win Sunday still had time to "watch TV".