Inside the Race: ’22 champ out of ’23 title hunt

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte break down the elimination line bubble drivers at Bristol -- and why one former champion didn't make the cut.

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte recap Denny Hamlin's cyclic day at Bristol, where he went from zero to hero to take home the win.

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte recount Denny Hamlin's restart miscue at Kansas Speedway as he was defending his position.

In this edition of "Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down the No. 22's clever decision that landed him above the elimination line at Kansas.

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte analyze the No. 4 team's pit road incident that had Kevin Harvick visit the pits while they were closed.

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte dive into the day of Darlington's pole-sitter, Christopher Bell, and his performance at the playoff opener.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down how RFK controlled the final restart at Daytona to win the regular-season finale.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon take a look at the playoff bubble heading into Daytona as well as the projected playoff standings for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

The No. 24 team does it again--for a series-high fifth time this season. Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte recap William Byron's dominant day at The Glen.

MRN's Todd Gordon explains the location of the new restart zone at Indianapolis this weekend, and the impact it will have on the field during restarts.

Chase Elliott currently finds himself outside of the playoff bubble -- what strategies can the road-course ace show to find a way in?

In this week's 'Inside the Race,' MRN's Todd Gordon breaks down the final laps strategy that earned Chris Buescher the checkered flag.

NBC's Steve Letarte ad MRN's Todd Gordon break down the race for the final few playoff spots ahead of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon take you inside Chris Buescher's well-executed race at Richmond Raceway.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon take you inside the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway and break down a breakout performance for Stewart-Haas Racing.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down the race weekend at Pocono Raceway and give you an inside look at Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin's day.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC's Kyle Petty go Inside the Race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and break down the numerous pit road issues that eliminated top drivers from win contention.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC's Kyle Petty break down Martin Truex Jr.'s dominance at New Hampshire as the driver of the No. 19 swept both stages and won his first race at the "Magic Mile."

In this edition of NASCAR's 'Inside the Race,' NBC's Steve Letarte and Kim Coon recap race-winner Willian Byron's cyclic day at Atlanta.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and Kim Coon analyze Michael McDowell's day at Atlanta Motor Speedway where his team was able to turn the night into a P4 finish.

In this edition of NASCAR's 'Inside the Race,' Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte comb through the massive pileup on Lap 49 of the race and some of the impressive recoveries.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon dive into Chase Elliott's chances to win his way into the 2023 postseason.

NASCAR Inside the Race examines the No. 34 team's pit road issue that caused Michael McDowell to lose track position at Sonoma Raceway.

On this week's NASCAR Inside the Race, Kim Coon and Todd Gordon analyze the 'No stage break' rule at Sonoma Raceway and how teams can adjust.

In this segment of NASCAR's 'Inside the Race,' Todd Gordon and Kim Coon explore the projected finishes of drivers in the Coke 600 vs. where they actually finished.

NASCAR Inside the Race gives an in-depth analysis on the various challenges of the race track at Charlotte Motor Speedway and how teams adjust to overcome.

This week on NASCAR's Inside the Race, Todd Gordon and Kyle Petty look at the top points earners and playoff contenders in the Cup Series.

Coming off his big win at Dover, Martin Truex Jr. showed up Sunday at Darlington as the pole sitter with something to prove; Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte break down his day.

Breaking down William Byron's strategic driving at Darlington as he gained positions, avoided wrecks and made his way to the front.

This week, MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Steve Letarte break down Ross Chastain's aggressive moves at Darlington Raceway.

William Byron started the day from the pole, but couldn't maintain it at Kansas. Todd Gordon and Kyle Petty give you the rundown of the No. 24 team's day.

From pit stops to checkered flag, MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Kyle Petty break down Denny Hamlin's performance at Kansas Speedway.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down Kansas Speedway and say if they think Toyota and 23XI Racing come away with the win.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Steve Letarte deep dive into the characteristics that set Dover Motor Speedway apart from other race tracks.

In this edition of NASCAR's 'Inside the Race,' Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down the call of the race — Talladega winner Kyle Busch's decision to stay out.

In this special edition of NASCAR's 'Inside the Race,' Steve Letarte explains the underwing of the Next Gen and what this means for the No. 3 team's penalty.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Steve Letarte forecast which drivers could be feeling the pressure in Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway.

In this edition of 'Inside the Race,' Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte analyze the different days that the frontrunners of Sunday's event had as Kyle Larson earned his first clock.

Race experts Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte analyze the new pit road at Martinsville Speedway and Ryan Preece's speeding penalty.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Steve Letarte dive into Chase Elliott's return at Martinsville Speedway and how he worked his way to a 10th-place finish.

NBC’s Steve Letarte and MRN’s Todd Gordon preview Chase Elliott’s upcoming return to the Cup Series and what challenges he may face.

Inside the Race: Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon give their keys to Martinsville strategy and look back on Ross Chastain's 'Hail Melon.'

It seemed like Bristol dirt was Kyle Larson's race to lose until fate intervened. Todd Gordon, Steve Letarte break down the No. 5 team's day after a disappointing end.

On this Inside the Race, Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte break down how fantastic track prep made for a great race and the call that made the winner.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down the 2023 All-Star Race format at North Wilkesboro ... and debate when they'd use their last set of tires if they were on the box.

Dirt on the track isn't the only thing changing at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, and Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon are here to bring you up to speed.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Steve Letarte break down all the Next Gen modifications that teams will use on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte analyze the pit strategy call that landed Josh Berry and Michael McDowell top-10 finishes at Richmond Raceway.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Steve Letarte analyze pit stop strategies and the effects of a low downforce package at Richmond Raceway.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Steve Letarte deep dive into the Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas and how drivers utilized pit stops.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down the wild restarts including the one that saw Ross Chastain, Alex Bowman and Daniel Suárez make contact at the end of the race.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC's Kyle Petty dive into the "Choose Rule" that will go into effect for road courses, starting at Circuit of The Americas.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Kyle Petty break down how Erik Jones advanced nine positions in a single lap in the Cup Series race at Atlanta.

MRN's Todd Gordon and NBC Sports' Kyle Petty go "Inside the Race" and break down the run Joey Logano got on Brad Keselowski to win the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Kim Coon and Todd Gordon break down Aric Almirola's loose wheel penalty at Phoenix Raceway and what the rule means for crew chiefs.

MRN's Todd Gordon breaks down Rodney Childers' decision to take four tires instead of two at the end of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down the changes to NASCAR's short-track package and differences fans can't see under the race cars.

NBC's Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon explain Erik Jones' loose wheel and rules around rectifying that on pit road during NASCAR Cup Series events.

On this edition of Inside the Race, Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte are back to discuss the question that determined Vegas: two tires or staying out?

Todd Gordon and Steve Letarte are here for this edition of 'Inside the Race' to break down the race-defining restart that sealed the fate of the field.

NASCAR penalized the No. 19 this week following a loose tire at Auto Club Speedway, so Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down what happened in this edition of Inside the Race.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down the GEICO Restart Zone from Auto Club Speedway and the nine-car accident that took out several key drivers.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down the GEICO Restart Zone from Auto Club Speedway and the nine-car accident that took out several key drivers.

NBC Sports' Steve Letarte and MRN's Todd Gordon break down how Kyle Busch won the race at Auto Club by getting to pit road on the inside of Ross Chastain's car.

NASCAR Inside the Race: Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down the longer GEICO Restart Zone and what that means for Sunday's Daytona 500.

NASCAR takes you inside the race with Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon as the two dive into the Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon dive into the Cup Series race at the Roval and Adam Stevens' call to bring Christopher Bell down pit road for four tires.

On this week's "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon examine strategies that could allow drivers to maximize Roval pit stops.

NASCAR takes you inside the race with Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon as the two former crew chiefs dive into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway and how Kyle Busch missed the Round of 12.