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Grip Strip Podcast Episode 139 - Pandora’s Box

Phil and Josh come back for E139 of the GSP and have on regular contributor Joe Passero from Fansided/Beyond The Flag to discuss all the major news stories from Las Vegas and NASCAR.  The guys cover Joey Logano earning his way into the Final Four of the Cup Series Playoffs but the bigger story was the incident between Darrell Wallace, Jr. and Kyle Larson.
All three give their takes on the incident and what they expect for a penalty based on previous precedent.  The crew also give their thoughts on Kurt Busch and leaving the sport full-time after the injuries suffered at Pocono Raceway along with the immediate move of Tyler Reddick into the No.45 for 2023.  Joe also gives his thoughts on the Roval and the issues that took place during the cutoff race since he attended live along with the penalty to the 41.
Gene Haas attended the Vegas race while his co-owner Anthony Wayne Stewart was in Dallas for NHRA.  Haas and Stewart disagree regarding the lineup for 2023 along with Gene giving out further news about their current lead driver. What do all of these things mean for SHR in the short and long term?  
On the XFinity side, Josh Berry took his third win of 2022 while also locking into the Final Four.  JRM had a 1-2-3 for the second year in the row.  Each series points are looked at and thoughts on who needs to run well leading into Homestead.  Phil, Josh and Joe make their picks and preview the triple header event at Homestead which will set the Final Four on the Truck side while the other two series will have Martinsville to determine the their championship grid.   
 

Grip Strip PodcastEpisode 138 - Bull Crap

Phil and Josh return for E138 of the GSP to go over the craziness and controversy that was the Roval along with F1 in Suzuka.  Christopher Bell got a Hail Mary shot with new tires and won to advance into the Round of 8 along with Chase Briscoe with an assist from teammate Cole Custer.  Issues see defending series champion Kyle Larson get eliminated along with Daniel Suarez (with an Ironman performance), Austin Cindric and Alex Bowman. 
The guys cover it all and get into the points heading to Vegas.  The Roval also saw AJ Allmendinger become a four-time winner at the track and advance into the Round of 8, while his current teammates are re-signed for 2023 along with Truck Series regular Chandler Smith.  Phil and Josh discuss the carnage, who got eliminated and the points heading to Las Vegas.
As per his usual flair, Max Verstappen wins a championship with controversy after a 29-lap Japanese Grand Prix plagued by rain and typical FIA officiating.  Major issues regarding a safety vehicle came up but Pierre Gasly was left with a penalty along with Charles Leclerc post race to assist MV.  More details on the Cost Cap breach come up but it will not matter.  Further discussion behind MV and who's in line for second in driver's heading to Austin for the USGP plus silly season news.
The GSP Roundup covers the Bathurst 1000, WSBK in Portugal, BTCC at Brands Hatch, W Series ends their 2022 season due to financial issues and MotoGP/Moto2 at Phillip Island before the NFL segment with Phil and Josh's actual and fantasy teams.  The guys preview and make picks for Las Vegas Cup & XFinity before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 137 - They Made It Through

After a chaotic triple-header weekend at Talladega, Phil and Josh return for E137 of the GSP to discuss it all.  William Clyde Elliott II wins his 5th race of 2022 at one of his father's best tracks while good friends Austin Cindric and Chase Briscoe are tied at the cutoff spot (they wouldn't be after Byron's penalty was rescinded). 
The guys go over all the inaction and cover Alex Bowman missing the race due to a concussion, which speaks to the litany of issues with the Gen 7 car.  AJ Allmendinger is also in line to return to Cup racing for Kaulig Racing on the heels of a victory at Talladega in the XFinity Series.  Matt DiBenedetto won his first major NASCAR race in controversial fashion over Bret Holmes after pulling a Regan. 
At Singapore, Sergio Perez had an outstanding performance to hold off Charles Leclerc and win in mixed conditions.  However, the result and MV being ordinary were overshadowed with the discussion of Red Bull and Aston Martin being in breach of the Cost Cap and what may come as a punishment.  Mercedes and Alpine had races to forget while Ferrari got a double podium and McLaren had two cars in the top five.  Phil and Josh update further news as the the series heads to Suzuka for the first time since pre-pandemic. 
The GSP Roundup covers IMSA at Petit Le Mans, MotoGP/Moto2 in Thailand, NHRA in St. Louis, W Series (season-ending) race in Singapore and WRC Rally New Zealand with the crowning of the youngest WRC champion ever before previewing the Great Race, the Bathurst 1000 for Supercars and the BTCC finale at Brands Hatch.
The crew discusses their actual NFL teams and fantasy football teams for Week 4 before previews/picks for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix and NASCAR Cup/XFinity at the Roval.  Josh provides his Sim Segment before we call it a day.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 136 - What a Cluster$%^&!

Phil and Josh return for E136 of the GSP to discuss all of the nonsense that took place at one of the worst racetracks on Planet Earth.  Tyler Reddick takes his third win of 2022 and first on an oval while Brad Keselowski earned his first pole since 2019 and first as an owner/driver.  Issues with tires, safety with the car, rain, #GripStrip, and a shitty track led to one of the longest races in recent memory for all the wrong reasons.  The guys go over the craziness and points leading into a wild card at Talladega. 
Gagson wins his 4th in a row to join legend Sam Ard with four consecutive wins in the series and lock into the Round of 8 while others have to look at the next two races as an opportunity and possibility to advance.  Jimmie Johnson announced his retirement from full-time driving so Phil and Josh give their thoughts about 7-Time and what he has meant to motorsports as a whole. 
The GSP Roundup covers MotoGP/Moto2 at Motegi and Thailand, NHRA at Charlotte, WSBK at Barcelona, Extreme E at Chile, IMSA Petit Le Mans, Rally New Zealand for WRC and W Series at Singapore before the guys cover their actual teams and fantasy teams in the NFL review. 
Phil and Josh preview the F1 Singapore Grand Prix and who will likely finish behind Verstappen before going over the triple header at Talladega along with Josh bringing out the Tate Fogleman Algorithm before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Uncensored & Unfiltered with @GripStripPod @joinEF1 and & @monkeyseatpod

After Phil and Tom covered teams 4-10 so far in the 2022 Formula 1 Season, Monkey Seat Podcast co-host Karl wanted in to combine three of the most outspoken people on the Grid Talk crew to discuss Ferrari, Mercedes and Max Bull.  Karl held nothing back regarding Mercedes and specifically George Russell amongst many takes.  Tom added his usual flavor and a couple of awful visuals while Phil chimed in at the end for his shots at Red Max.  All three threw haymakers at Ferrari though.  The crew closed with their thoughts on the silly season and who may/may not get seats in 2023.  Like, listen, follow and subscribe to each of the podcasts and their specific handles on social media!

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 135 - Talking About Points

Phil and Josh return for E135 of the GSP to discuss all things NASCAR at Bristol with the first round of the Cup Series playoffs seeing Christopher Buescher winning for the first time in 222 races.  The guys get into all the mechanical and tire issues along with who is in and out after a chaotic race.  Phil and Josh go over the major move by Kyle Busch to RCR and what it means for him and for Tyler Reddick who's in a lame-duck season before moving to 23XI. 
Gragson won his third consecutive race and heads into the XFinity playoffs with all the momentum but wrecked his title rival Ty Gibbs and Sheldon Creed in the process.  AJ Allmendinger benefitted most and took down the Regular Season crown along with the 15 playoff points.  Ty Majeski won the Truck Series event at Bristol for his first win and earned a spot in the Final Four. 
The crew gets into silly season news for IndyCar and F1, focusing on Palou, Rosenqvist, Herta and more before the GSP Roundup looks at MotoGP at Aragon and Motegi, NHRA at Maple Grove, WSBK at Barcelona and Extreme E in Chile. 
NFL Talk is next with both the Jaguars and 49ers taking big division victories (even with Trey Lance being knocked out for the year) along with Phil playing Josh in Fantasy Football.  Cup and XFinity are racing at Texas Motor Speedway and the guys preview those races along with picks before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 134 - How Do You Like Me Now?!

Phil and Josh return for E134 of the GSP to discuss the busy motorsports weekend along with NFL Week 1 - two words: phe nom in al...Darrell "Bubba" Wallace won his second career Cup Series race at Kansas locking the No.45 team into the second round of the Cup Owner Points playoffs.  Issues for the likes of Kevin Harvick and pole sitter Tyler Reddick leave them on the outside looking in with Bristol Night Race cutoff looming.  For Reddick, further news surrounds his situation since Kyle Busch's announcement joining RCR took place after recording.
Noah Gragson won for the fifth time in 2022 in a rain-shortened XFinity race at Kansas.  During recording, the cutoff stood at 13 points between Sheldon Creed and Ryan Seig on the bump.   However, Jeremy Clements appeal was heard and his win was reinstated.  For the Trucks, John Hunter Nemechek won for the 2nd time in 2022 at a crucial point in his career, making a last-lap pass on Carson Hocevar who was trying to back into the Round of 8.  Hocevar and three-time champion Matt Crafton were eliminated with Bristol on the horizon.
IndyCar crowned Will Power as a two-time champion after he broke the pole record long held by Mario Andretti the day before.  Josef Newgarden was left to wonder about his season after winning five times and coming from tail back as Rusty would say to finish second on Sunday.  Alex Palou took a dominant victory in his final race as champion, with further news coming during the week regarding where he and Felix Rosenqvist will drive in 2023.  The guys covered other key news items that were in play prior to recent announcements. 
Formula 1 saw controversy regarding the end of the race yet again at Monza but Max Verstappen continues to win.  Charles Leclerc and George Russell started on the front row after grid penalties were assessed, but the Red Bull driver is on a different level this season.  Nyck De Vries made his F1 debut in relief of Alex Albon and scored points for the Williams team, which probably signals where they will be going for their second seat in 2023. 
The Roundup covered F2/F3 at Monza, WEC at Fuji Speedway, WSBK in Magny Cours, Supercars at Pukekohe, NHRA at Maple Grove for their playoff opener and MotoGP/Moto2 at Aragon before Phil and Josh gave their thoughts on NFL Week 1 for their respective actual and fantasy teams.  The guys previewed and made picks for the Bristol Tripleheader weekend before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 133 - Major Victories, Major Implications

Phil and Josh worked on Labor Day to provide E133 of the GSP to the fans and cover a busy motorsports weekend while leading into the start of NFL in 2022.  The guys get into "That Jones Boy from Byron, MI" winning his second Southern 500 along with the 200th victory for the No.43 in Cup Series competition.  In contrast, many of the playoff eligible drivers had issues including William Clyde Elliott II and Kevin Harvick along with the points leading into Kansas. In the XFinity race, Gragson gets his 4th victory of 2022 after last lap contact between Sheldon Creed and Kyle Larson.  Even with the action between those three, AJ Allmendinger gets closer to a possible regular season title. 
Speaking of titles, the IndyCar Series ran at Portland with Scott McLaughlin winning his third race and pole of the 2022 season, holding off points leader and teammate Will Power.  However, Power still holds a 20-point lead heading into the season finale at Laguna Seca over Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden.  Phil and Josh discuss all of the happenings and their thoughts on those still in and those who were eliminated.
Formula 1 saw the usual with Max Verstappen winning the Dutch GP, but it was not as straightforward as it has been at most races, with Mercedes having pace and a possibility to win.  Multiple yellows affected the strategy and led to the eventual result, leaving some like Lewis Hamilton pretty unhappy. 
Ferrari continues to show why they are closer to Mercedes than Red Bull with their strategy calls and constant errors - mostly focused to Carlos Sainz at Zandvoort.  The biggest news was the notion of Colton Herta being the favorite for a seat at AlphaTauri, if he can get a Superlicense.  Phil and Josh talk about his candidacy along with other silly season tidbits leading into Monza.
The Roundup has Phil broaching the NHRA US Nationals, Extreme E in Chile, WEC at Fuji Speedway, WSBK at Magny Cours and Supercars at Pukekohe before Josh returns for the NFL season preview for both the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers along with their picks for the Superbowl.  Previews and Picks come for the F1 Italian Grand Prix, IndyCar at Laguna Seca, and the NASCAR triple-header at Kansas Speedway before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close. 

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 132 - Encumbered Much and Everything Else

Phil and Josh return for a second episode of the GSP this week to cover F1, IndyCar and much more that we did not have time for in E131.  The guys discuss Jeremy Clements losing his playoff spot but keeping his win after a technical infraction was found at the R&D center.  At the same time, Carl Long gets screwed by NASCAR again.
23XI also announced that Bubba Wallace will be racing in the Owner's Championship playoffs after a number swap took place between their teams.  Also, accidents in the Gen7/Next Gen brought back to the forefront during Playoff Media Day with multiple drivers speaking out. 
Formula 1 saw Max Verstappen come from 14th to win his home Grand Prix in Spa for the first time legitimately (kind of like the championship soon enough too).  Ferrari continues to eff up and screw Charles Leclerc over but the bigger news was the first lap incident between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton which had El Plan making incendiary comments about his former teammate and seven-time World Champion.  Phil goes off on multiple aspects of this race, some drivers and more.
Silly Season ramped up in F1 with Oscar Piastri's future being held up by a contract review board, Daniel Ricciardo stating he will not be back at McLaren and Mick Schumacher getting out of the Ferrari young driver program in lieu of losing his Haas seat.  Pierre Gasly has become the hot name to replace Alonso at Alpine to make an all French lineup but we will have to wait and see. 
In the GSP Roundup, Phil covers IMSA GT at VIR, F2/F3 at Spa last week and Zandvoort this week, MotoGP/Moto2 at Misano and the NHRA US Nationals from Indianapolis.  The guys come back to make picks for the IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland with just two races to go and seven drivers still in the fight for the title along with the Dutch Grand Prix for F1 before Fantasy Football and actual football discussion closes the show.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 131 - Demolished Equipment & Opportunities

Phil and Josh invite regular contributor Joe Passero from FanSided/Beyond The Flag back to discuss all things NASCAR after a wild and destructive weekend at Daytona which saw Austin Dillon get into the playoffs, Ryan Blaney sneak in by three points, and a bunch of disappointed drivers including Martin Truex, Jr. 
Rain played a major role with most of the field being destroyed with just over 20 laps to go.  The guys go over what can be done and what should change with this being the third successive year where rain has caught out leaders in a race. 
Accidents with the Gen7/NextGen car have become more of a talking point with the continued absence of Kurt Busch and giving up his waiver to race for a title along with other drivers speaking of the after effects of incidents being worse.  The crew get into that and what it may mean for the future regarding the car and for the drivers themselves. 
Kyle Busch said he had no news but Aric Almirola, Daniel Suarez, Zane Smith, Greg Ives and Craftsman all made announcements which were covered.  The guys get into the points leading towards the playoff opening Southern 500 at Darlington.
Jeremy Clements took a crucial and season-changing victory in the Wawa 250 at Daytona after rain delayed the start.  Clements was one of five cars that didn't have significant damage after numerous accidents plagued the race.  Points were discussed with this sudden change along with picks made by all three for the Cup and XFinity race before Josh's Sim Segment closed the show.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 130 - Teammates Tussle/Battle of the Heroes

Phil and Josh return for E130 of the GSP to cover the battle between Yung Money Kyle Larson and his teammate William Clyde Elliott II aka the Most Popular Driver and usually called Chase.  The two Hendrick teammates got into it on the last restart at Watkins Glen which saw Larson drive off to his second Cup win of 2022 after winning the day before in XFinity. 
Larson ending up being the beneficiary of an incident between Ty Gibbs and William Byron who dominated the race. The crew discusses the incidents, the points implications and the debut of 2007 F1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen in the Project 91/Trackhouse ride among seven international drivers. 
At WWTR Raceway/Gateway, Josef Newgarden won his fifth race of 2022 and reinserted himself into the title battle with teammate (newly tied with Mario Andretti with 67 career IndyCar poles) Will Power with just two races to go in the 2022 IndyCar season.  Newgarden battled fellow Bus Bro and teammate Scott McLaughlin for the win but the revelation was Illinois rookie David Malukas, who swooped around the outside of Scotty to take his first podium and a runner-up in a great night for Dale Coyne Racing. 
The Roundup covers NHRA at Brainerd, MotoGP/Moto2 in Austria, Supercars at Sandown, F2/F3 at Spa and IMSA GT at VIR before Phil and Josh previewed F1 returning to Spa for the second half of their season with previews and picks.  NASCAR Cup and XFinity will be racing at Daytona this weekend with the Cup Series having their regular season finale.  The guys make their picks and Josh brings back the Tate Fogleman Algorithm to make a shocking pick that rendered Phil speechless. 
Phil and Josh go over the FallBrawl fantasy football league draft and week two of the NFL preseason before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.

2022 F1 Mid-Season Recap - Uncensored and Unfiltered with @GripStripPod & @joinEF1

Phil invites fellow Formula 1 fan, podcaster, writer and uncensored dude Tom Downey from Everything F1 to discuss the 2022 Formula 1 season so far with a specific focus on the teams currently 4th-10th in Constructors.  The guys give their takes on the drivers, teams and so much more with added quips and specifics that only those in the know can truly pick up.  We even started talking about Ferarri...then realized we would need way more time to do so, which means the second recap will come after Monza!  Follow @GripStripPod for worldwide motorsports content and @joinEF1 for international open wheel info!

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 129 - Championship Players

Phil and Josh are back for E129 of the GSP to discuss Kevin Harvick going back-to-back in the Cup Series at Richmond Raceway and everything else in the world of motorsports.  The guys cover Ford's big day at the track formerly known as The Action Track along with the points leading into Watkins Glen this weekend. 
Chandler Smith added another victory to his 2022 tally in the Truck Series in dominant fashion while locking into the Round of 8 in the Truck Series playoffs.   The results are top-heavy with playoff contenders but what do Matt Crafton, Carson Hocevar and Christian Eckes need at Kansas to advance?
In the GSP Roundup, Phil goes over the Formula E season finale in Seoul, NHRA at Topeka last week and Brainerd this weekend, the World of Outlaws Knoxville Nationals, MotoGP/Moto2 at Austria, Supercars at Sandown and a possible reconfigure of the cesspool named Texas Motor Speedway. 
Josh returns with Phil to preview and make picks for the IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway/Gateway with seven drivers within 58 points and just three races remaining in the 2022 IndyCar season.  Cup and XFinity will be at Watkins Glen with some major names making rare appearances, so the guys make their picks and preview what you should expect from them.
The crew goes over Week 1 of the NFL preseason and the upcoming FallBrawl Fantasy Football draft and Josh does the Sim Segment before Show Close.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 128 - Winning Never Gets Old

Phil and Josh are back for E128 of the GSP to discuss veterans getting back to victory lane.  Kevin Harvick broke a 65-race winless streak with a timely victory at Michigan International Speedway, giving the Cup Series 15 winners so far with three races to go in the regular season. 
The guys go over the race, Bubba Wallace's continued upswing (with his first pole), and other concerns for the likes of Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex, Jr. who are now in peril to make the playoffs while running 2nd and 4th in season-long points.  On the XFinity side, Ty Gibbs continues to show his skills with his fifth victory of 2022 and fighting off the JRM brigade in the process.  For the drivers contending for the playoffs, all seemed to do well leading into the last off week of the 2022 season. 
In Nashville, The Iceman Scott Dixon broke his tie with Mario Andretti earning his 53rd IndyCar win.  In the process, Dixon also cut his points deficit to series leader Will Power down to six points with three races to go.  While the rookies had their moments along with plenty of veterans, frustration reigned supreme for Power, Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden and many others who were affected in a carnage-filled race.
For a condensed GSP Roundup, Phil covers the IMSA race at Road America, MotoGP/Moto2 at Silverstone, Formula E's season finale with a doubleheader in Seoul and NHRA at Topeka before the guys preview Cup and Trucks at Richmond International Raceway along with picks.  Phil and Josh go over football with the NFL preseason starting and Josh brings back the Sim Segment after a week away.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 127 - What’s a Contract to You?

Phil is back with special guest host Joe Passero of Fansided/Beyond the Flag to discuss all the motorsports action from the previous weekend on E127 of the GSP.  The crew covers Tyler Reddick's second Cup win of the 2022 season at the Indianapolis Road Course.  The driving standards and respect are low but it has become par for the course.  At the same time, the points situation becomes clearer as the series moves to Michigan. 
AJ Allmendinger dominated in the XFinity Series and added much needed points to his lead in his chase for the regular season title plus 15 playoff points.  The Truck Series returned to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the first time in a decade with Grant Enfinger getting a massive win in the series playoff opener.
IndyCar was part of the Indianapolis weekend once again, with Alexander Rossi breaking a three-year winless streak with a strong performance but gets penalized after for a ballast infraction which stinks like the great TGBB.  Formula 1 drove into their summer break with Max Verstappen getting another victory from 10th and solidifying a World Driver's Championship in 2022 in the process with Ferrari doing their typical *&^% stepping. 
Mercedes takes a double podium with Sir Lewis Hamilton's momentum continuing and George Russell getting his first career pole.  Outside of the racing itself, Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement which set off a chain reaction of moves and contract issues for drivers that will continue to be discussed.  
In the GSP Roundup, F2/F3/W Series at Hungary, Formula E in London, Supercars at The Bend, World Superbike in the Czech Republic, IMSA at Road America and MotoGP/Moto2 at Silverstone.  Phil and Joe preview the Cup and XFinity racing at Michigan International Speedway with picks along with IndyCar on the streets of Nashville.    

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 126 - Points & Health

Phil and Josh return for E126 of the GSP to discuss the craziness that ensued at Pocono Raceway which saw the winner and second place driver disqualified along with plenty of penalties outside of this.  Denny Hamlin crossed the line first with pole-sitter Kyle Busch finishing second and no selling his car owner Joe Gibbs in the process but William Clyde Elliott II took the win after post-race inspection due to tape underneath the wrap. 
The guys discuss all the penalties, the racing and the crowd itself with The Tricky Triangle having a great turnout even though it was boiling hot.  Ty Gibbs made his Cup debut in place of Kurt Busch who was ruled out after concussion like symptoms from a qualifying crash and did a solid job.  Noah Gragson held off Gibbs the day before in the XFinity while Chandler Smith put himself in great position for Truck Series championship after a dominant performance in the Truck Series regular season finale. 
For the IndyCar Series, Josef Newgarden dominated race one at Iowa Speedway and was on his way to another win before crashing and eventually having to be flown out of the track.  The beneficiary from Newgarden's rare error was Pato O'Ward, who reinserts himself into the title battle.  Phil and Josh go over the races and points leading into Indianapolis Road Course.
At the French Grand Prix, Max Verstappen benefits from another Charles Leclerc error/Ferrari mechanical issue which saw Leclerc crash out of an F1 race lead for the third time in 2022.  Mercedes with Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell gave The Silver Arrows their first double podium of the season with Ferrari screwing up Carlos Sainz strategy. 
On the GSP Roundup, Phil goes over F2 and W Series in France along with adding F3 at Hungary, Formula E at London, Supercars at The Bend and World Superbike at the Czech Republic.  The guys go over NASCAR Cup/XFinity at IMS Road Course along with the Truck Series Playoff opener at Lucas Oil Raceway Park along with picks.
Phil and Josh also preview the IndyCar race at the Indy Road Course along with the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix before NFL Talk, Josh's Sim Segment and the Show Close.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 125 - Big Moves and Attitudes

Phil and Josh return to discuss IndyCar, F1 and many other series on E125 (or 124.5, depending on who you ask) of the GSP.  The guys discuss the news of NASCAR Cup and an IMSA series racing on the streets of Chicago and what it means for NASCAR in general.  After that, Phil and Josh cover Alex Palou being employed by two teams in IndyCar - Chip Ganassi Racing and McLaren Racing.  What does this mean for AMSP, CGR and the possibility of it leading to an F1 ride?  Who would replace Palou at Ganassi? 
Speaking of Ganassi, his greatest driver ever is Scott Dixon and "The Iceman" added to his legacy by tying Mario Andretti with 52 wins after his triumph at Toronto.  The guys go over Dixon's performance that brings him back into the title picture while pole-sitter Colton Herta dealt with balaclava issues but still finished second.  Marcus Ericsson and fellow countryman Felix Rosenqvist had solid weekends on the streets of Toronto.  Graham Rahal had his best run of 2022 as RLL Racing leads into a big weekend at Iowa Speedway.
In the GSP Roundup, Phil goes over SRX at I-55 Speedway where Tony Stewart won another race on dirt and leads into the season finale at Sharon Speedway, WSBK at Donington, IMSA GT at Lime Rock, NHRA at Denver, Formula E in Brooklyn, and previews of F2 & W Series at Paul Ricard. 
Phil and Josh preview the French Grand Prix F1 race along with the doubleheader at Iowa Speedway for IndyCar before Josh's Sim Segment and Show close.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 124 - Ralph Sheheen! Plus NASCAR Talk with Phil, Josh and Joe Passero

Phil and Josh bring back regular contributor Joe Passero of Beyond The Flag/Fansided to interview legendary motorsports commentator and co-owner of Speed Sport Ralph Sheheen.  Ralph stays on for nearly an hour to discuss his early days and current projects in motorsports along with providing plenty of great advice for those who are looking to get into the motorsports broadcasting/journalism business. 
Ralph also went over some great stories and moments along with his amazing collection of books and memorabilia (which you can see on the YT channel feed)!  Ralph also assisted Phil in going to commercial since Phil was still in fanboy mode! 
After the interview, the trio discussed Tyler Reddick's shocking move to 23XI for 2024.  What does this mean for him, 23XI, RCR and who's in play to replace him at RCR?  Could Dale, Jr. and JRM come into Cup?  New Hampshire saw Christopher Bell win his second career Cup Series race and become the 14th different winner in 2022.  The guys go over other key stories like Martin Truex, Jr. and Kevin Harvick who dominated the race along with some drivers that had strong runs but have struggled so far in 2022.  Clyde continues to finish up front and add to his points lead with a solid chance to win the Regular Season title.
On the XFinity side, JRM continues their domination with Justin Allgaier winning at NHMS for the first time but solidifying his shot for an elusive first title.  Ty Gibbs was the other dominant figure but had mechanical issues while Landon Cassill had a career day ruined by a post-race penalty.  The finishing order was definitely random with all the attrition that took place.
Phil, Josh and Joe previewed the triple header at Pocono Raceway this coming weekend along with picks.  Zane Smith essentially needs to start on Saturday to win the Regular Season title and earn another 15 playoff points while all the regulars are looking for one more win before moving to IRP for the playoff opener next week. 
Can Matt Crafton make the playoffs or will the three-time series champion miss out due to an outside driver winning?  In XFinity and Cup, both races could play a big role in the points battles and possibly another winner making the cutoff more interesting. 

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 123 - Charles, Clyde & Canada

Phil and Josh discuss all the action from Austria, which saw Charles Leclerc get his first win since April and Verstappen struggle but still finish second.  Ferrari almost throw it away after Carlos Sainz's engine melts down and Leclerc has throttle and gearbox issues but held on.  Lewis Hamilton continues his podium streak while Mercedes comes home with a 3-4 finish while they develop a better car.  Alpine and McLaren are tied in Constructors while Haas scores double points and other keys from the weekend.
NASCAR Cup and XFinity raced at Atlanta with two Georgia drivers getting wins: William Clyde Elliott II gets his league leading third win of 2022 while Ross Chastain takes plenty of headlines making contact with two Gibbs drivers.  Phil compares Chastain to one of his early favorite drivers - Ernie Irvan. 
The guys discuss Ross and what he needs to do so he can actually compete for this championship.  Corey LaJoie gets as close as he ever has to a Cup win and a playoff flipping result but Elliott's late race defense sees LaJoie hit the fence and finish 21st.  In XFinity, Austin Hill takes his second win of the year while the rest of the pack steps on themselves.
Trucks ran at Mid-Ohio with the heads-up battle between Parker Kligerman and regular season champion elect Zane Smith taking center stage.  Kligerman takes his and Henderson Racing's first win in Trucks since 2017 while Smith pads his lead. 
In the Roundup, Phil goes over F2/F3 at Austria, WEC at Monza, Supercars at Townsville, Extreme E at Sardinia Doubleheader, SRX at Nashville and I-55, WSBK at Donington, IMSA GT at Lime Rock and Formula E in Brooklyn.  Phil and Josh preview the first IndyCar race in Toronto since 2019 which leads into a busy period for the IndyCar Series along with NASCAR Cup and XFinity at New Hampshire.
Josh lets us know what's going on in iRacing, F1 2022 and other games in the Sim Segment before Show Close.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 122 - First Time, Long Time

Phil and Josh return for E122 of the GSP to discuss first time winners in Carlos Sainz (F1), Tyler Reddick (NASCAR Cup) and Logan Sargeant (F2), amongst all the other great racing action from the previous weekend.  Phil opens with a rant about league bowling before the guys get into Sainz picking up his first pole and win at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone.  Other key talking points included the resurgence of Sir Lewis Hamilton, the recovery by Sergio Perez and the huge 1st lap accident that thankfully saw Zhou Guanyu escape serious injury.
NASCAR Cup and XFinity ran at Road America which saw Beau Reddick's dad beat William Clyde Elliott II in a largely uneventful, processional Cup race.  In the XFinity race, Ty Gibbs passed defending Cup champion Kyle Larson late but the story was Noah Gragson and his intentional hook of Sage Karam down the back straight, causing a massive pileup.  Phil was not happy and expressed as such for his second rant of the show. 
Scott McLaughlin won his second IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio (mistakenly said 3rd on the show) in an eventful race for the Andretti Autosport teams along with other Chevy powered efforts that had mechanical problems including pole-sitter Pato O'Ward.  Alex Palou continues to linger in his title defense while Will Power had an enormous recovery to finish on the podium and cut his deficit to points leader and Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericcson in the points.  
For the GSP Roundup, Phil goes into the SRX at Stafford and Nashville, F2/F3/W Series at Silverstone, IMSA Weathertech Sports Car Championship at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park along with Michelin Pilot Challenge, Formula E at Marrakesh, Extreme E holding a doubleheader in Sardinia, WEC at Monza and Supercars at Townsville.  
Phil and Josh preview the Austrian Grand Prix for Formula 1 along with Cup/XFinity at Atlanta for super speedway action while the Trucks return to race at Mid-Ohio.  Josh lets us know what's going on in the world of sim racing with his Sim Segment before show close.