Letarte breaks down NASCAR’s new caution, stage-break procedure

NASCAR announced Thursday that it will implement a new stage-break procedure for all national series beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway.

The 'NASCAR Inside the Race' crew examines Hendrick Motorsports' recent points decline and Joey Logano's surge from 20th to 13th in the standings.

The "Inside the Race" crew compares Corey Heim and Connor Zilisch, weighing equipment, age and experience behind their contrasting Cup Series results.

For Indy 'Weekend Winners,' Kyle Petty praises Ford after placing four cars in the top 10, while Steve Letarte gives the nod to In-Season Challenge champion Todd Gilliland.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon compare Corey Heim and Ty Gibbs' pit strategies, showing how fuel allocation and a late caution helped swing the Brickyard 400.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down how Joey Logano's push -- and a disconnect by the JGR drivers -- helped Corey Heim take control on the final restart and win the Brickyard 400.

Paul Wolfe explains what Indianapolis Motor Speedway means to Roger Penske and why performing well at the Brickyard carries added significance for the organization.

After reviving the historic 0.625-mile facility in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty debate if the legend of North Wilkesboro Speedway should live on the schedule every year.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray assess the latest Chase probabilities and the drivers fighting around the cutline.

On "Inside the Race," Kyle Petty joins Steve Letarte to explain North Wilkesboro Speedway's place in NASCAR history and what makes the short track unique.

On this full edition of "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte, Denny Hamlin and John Probst explain the Daytona rules changes and their impact on racing.

Denny Hamlin and President of NASCAR Event Management John Probst explain the smaller spoiler, horsepower reduction and other changes intended to improve passing and reduce fuel saving at Daytona.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray examine Ty Gibbs' in-car camera to see if Bubba Wallace's Stage 2 spin at EchoPark Speedway could've been avoided.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray discuss how Ford has been at a disadvantage this season but how it hasn't slowed down Ryan Blaney.

Kyle Petty and Steve Letarte discuss which drivers they thought had great performances at EchoPark Speedway.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray look at the data and debate if Bubba Wallace's last-lap penalty at EchoPark Speedway was fair.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," the No. 19 crew chief James Small details to Steve Letarte why EchoPark Speedway creates a tricky balance between handling, speed and traffic.

Kyle Petty weighs in on the beef between Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill and how SVG is willing to be aggressive.

Though Denny Hamlin is on a scorcher and Tyler Reddick is on a cooler, Kyle Petty dissects why Chase Briscoe could be the driver on the next momentum swing.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty pick the drivers that had standout performances in the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Steve Letarte analyzes how JGR teams split their pit stops strategies in the final stage at Chicagoland and how it ultimately made the difference.

Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver pick the "Weekend Winners" who stood out at Sonoma -- including Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell and Connor Zilisch.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty break down Denny Hamlin's hot streak, his rise to the points lead and why his charge past Tyler Reddick could preview The Chase.

Shane van Gisbergen takes Steve Letarte around Sonoma Raceway and explains the bumps, blind corners, passing zones and low-grip spots that make the road course so challenging.

On "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down NASCAR's front-bumper structure update for Bristol, Martinsville, North Wilkesboro and Richmond.

Naval Base Coronado winner Corey Heim joins "Inside the Race" to talk about at what point of the race he knew he could win.

Kyle Petty shares how Legacy Motor Club and Erik Jones specifically continue an upward trajectory during the summer stretch of the season.

Steve Letarte puts Carson Hocevar's Lap 83 restart move under the microscope and explains how his decision led to a nine-car pileup at Michigan International Speedway.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty discuss who they thought were some of best performers at Michigan International Speedway.

Steve Letarte looks at SMT data and in-car cameras to dissect if Austin Dillon intentionally wrecked Brad Keselowski at Nashville.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon analyze Corey Heim moving to 23XI Racing full-time next season and set expectations for the young driver.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon talk about what might have led to several brake rotor failures during the Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

No. 7 crew chief Ryan Sparks chats with Steve Letarte to discuss what played into his decision to make the winning play as the weather loomed during the Coca-Cola 600.

The Inside the Race crew dissect Shane van Gisbergen's progression racing on ovals and how his Coca-Cola 600 performance turned heads.

Steve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Kyle Petty talk about the continued pit-road issues for the No. 12 team and how Ryan Blaney is handling the situation.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray dissect Daniel Suárez's dominance on the two restarts that helped him win the Coca-Cola 600.

Steve Letarte breaks down Charlotte's track "magic" and how the endurance test of a 600-mile marathon challenges NASCAR teams in every facet.

Alex Weaver and Kyle Petty break down why Erik Jones and Connor Zilisch showed strength in a chaotic All-Star Race at Dover.

Connor Zilisch talks with Steve Letarte about his perfect Dover record, the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race format, and what a Fan Vote berth would mean before Sunday's main event.

From the Pit Crew Challenge to how drivers advance, Steve Letarte explains everything there is know about Sunday's All-Star Race at Dover.

Steve Letarte analyzes the recent news of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Hyak Motorsports agreeing to a multiyear contract extension.

Steve Letarte highlights how crew chief Stephen Doran built the winning strategy around Shane van Gisbergen's elite speed at Watkins Glen International.

Kyle Petty discusses Shane van Gisbergen's road-course masterclass at Watkins Glen International and how the New Zealand native shares similar traits to the iconic Dan Gurney.

No. 9 crew chief Alan Gustafson says the postseason format hasn't changed his approach with Chase Elliott, emphasizing that the goal is still to win.

Alan Gustafson praises the dynamic with Texas Motor Speedway winner Chase Elliott and discusses the crew chief-driver relationship between the pair.

Steve Letarte uses SMT data and replay angles to examine the late incident at Texas Motor Speedway between Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon analyze the final restart and how Chase Elliott held off Denny Hamlin to win at Texas.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon dive deep into the beef between Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek and what led to their dust-up at Texas.

New CEO Steve O'Donnell looks ahead to NASCAR's future and discusses his plan to listen to feedback from others in order to propel the sport forward.

Steve Letarte and new NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell discuss how revamped stage lengths impacted strategy during Sunday's Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell believes that Carson Hocevar's victory celebration at Talladega was the "coolest celebration" he's ever seen.

Todd Gordon joins Inside the Race to discuss the changes to stage lengths for Talladega and how it affects fuel saving.

Bubba Wallace joins Steve Letarte and shares his perspective on being teammates with Tyler Reddick amid the No. 45 driver's historic start.

Steve Letarte dives into the NASCAR Overtime laps at Kansas Speedway, with Tyler Reddick winning his fifth Cup Series race of 2026 and Christopher Bell finding trouble.

The Inside the Race crew dives into the beef between Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch after Hamlin's comments about RCR on his podcast.

Joey Logano joins Todd Gordon to explain how drivers handle the different racing grooves at Kansas and analyzes the current Cup Series standings with 18 races before The Chase.

Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver discuss Kyle Larson's winless streak extending to 32 races after Bristol Motor Speedway, with his next shot being Kansas Speedway, the site of his last victory.

Team Penske driver Joey Logano breaks down Sunday's race at Bristol with his former championship-winning crew chief Todd Gordon inside The Lab.

Kyle Petty shares how Ty Gibbs has matured from a fiery prospect into a more focused driver, earning respect with his first Cup win.

Former Team Penske crew chief Todd Gordon joins Inside the Race to discuss how Ryan Blaney's pit crew continues to be the Achilles' heel of the No. 12 team.

AJ Allmendinger and Todd Gilliland put together solid finishes at Bristol Motor Speedway; Alex Weaver and Kyle Petty discuss the pair.

Kyle Larson tells Steve Letarte on Inside the Race that the fast-paced, traffic-heavy racing of Bristol fits his driving style when he has a strong car.

Todd Gordon steps into Steve Letarte's lab to explain what to expect for with a new Goodyear tire setup slated to debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray dissect how everything worked out perfectly for Chase Elliott at Denny Hamlin's expense.

Kyle Petty discusses Denny Hamlin's "high driver IQ" and how it has resulted in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota producing at a high clip in Cup Series races.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty discuss what led to Bubba Wallace bumping Carson Hocevar at Martinsville and causing a massive pileup.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew dissects Chase Elliott's stunning win at Martinsville and praises Alan Gustafson's master stroke atop the pit box.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew share who they think were the biggest weekend winners at Darlington Raceway with a few underdogs on the list.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew discusses how Tyler Reddick is driving like there's "magic" in his steering wheel after scoring fourth win of 2026.

Is the future now for a pair of Cup Series drivers? Kyle Petty thinks so, with young pilots Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs showing top-tier consistency.

Steve Letarte explains how more horsepower and aero changes stand to make Darlington Raceway even more tough to tame.

Steve Letarte dives into the data to examine Denny Hamlin's driving through traffic and how the veteran wheelman mastered his way around Las Vegas.

Brad Keselowski joins Steve Letarte to talk about RFK Racing's strong performances through the first five races of 2026.

Kyle Petty dishes this week's hot take — and winning is everything when it comes to a driver's legacy after Denny Hamlin stacked his 61st career victory.

Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver discuss Chase Briscoe's early-season struggles and how it affects the team's mindset going forward.

Steve Letarte discusses Chase Elliott's conflicted emotions during the driver's post-race interview after finishing second.

Steve Letarte analyzes SMT data and Chase Briscoe's feedback to show how the added horsepower at Phoenix changed the way drivers maneuver around the track.

Inside the Race's Steve Letarte explains why adding less air to the tires can enhance performance in Cup Series races.

NASCAR's Inside the Race crew says pure speed was a key factor in Ryan Blaney's Cup Series win at Phoenix Raceway despite pit-road mistakes.

Impressive runs from Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar at Phoenix Raceway earned them the title of "Weekend Winners."

Noah Gragson tells Steve Letarte how 'Full Speed' dives into some of his most personal moments from the last few years, revealing stories he's never shared before.

Connor Zilisch tells Steve Letarte about his chaotic restart at COTA where he got spun from behind in Turn 1 for the second time and how he drove back to finish 14th.

Kyle Petty discusses Tyler Reddick’s historic three-peat, noting no Hall of Famer has ever started a season with three straight wins — a first for the 23XI Racing driver.

Kyle Petty, Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver name Connor Zilisch as one of the big Circuit of The Americas winners after the rookie rebounded from from two spins to finish 14th.

On NASCAR's Inside the Race, Steve Letarte highlights how the Chase format impacted strategies at COTA, with some teams choosing to focus on points racing.

Alex Weaver explains how The Chase format has changed the way drivers will view a good day and a bad day at the track.

Kyle Petty believes that Tyler Reddick holding off Shane van Gisbergen for the win at Circuit of The Americas provides an avenue for other Cup Series drivers to find success in road-course races.

Kim Coon and Jamie McMurray break down Tyler Reddick's surge to the top of the standings. But how could the points balance shift after COTA?

Kim Coon and Jamie McMurray dissect Carson Hocevar's gutsy overtime maneuver that tangled him with Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell at EchoPark.

The Inside the Race crew discusses 23XI Racing's hot start to the season with a highly visible co-owner like Michael Jordan at the helm.

Kyle Petty discusses Carson Hocevar and his Dale Earnhardt-like attitude, as well as more attributes the young driver shares with other NASCAR legends.

Alex Weaver and Kyle Petty discuss the season starts for Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron and Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar.

Kyle Petty and NASCAR's Inside the Race team discusses the weekend's winners after a successful slate at EchoPark Speedway.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray break down the hectic final lap from the Daytona 500 and the different drivers who had a chance to beat Tyler Reddick.

23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin talks with Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver on experience he can provide the team while still being an active Cup Series driver.

Alex Weaver and Kyle Petty talk about who the weekend winners were after NASCAR's grandest weekend at the "World Center of Racing."

Tyler Reddick joins NASCAR Inside the Race to talk through what he saw on the final of the 2026 Daytona 500 before he took the checkered flag.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty debate which Cup Series driver will benefit the most from the new Chase championship format.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty discuss whether Denny Hamlin can overcome a shoulder injury to reach the performance level he was at in 2025.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty set their expectations for Connor Zilisch's first full-time season in the Cup Series.

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty tackle perhaps the biggest question about the 2026 Daytona 500 on the latest Inside the Race.

Kyle Petty talks about Carson Hocevar's underrated performance in the Cook Out Clash and how the No. 77 driver is in store for a big year.

Steve Letarte picks Trackhouse drivers Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen as his weekend winners with how they excelled at "The Madhouse."

Steve Letarte shares how seeing a first-time Clash winner reminds him of the magic of the season-opening exhibition race.

Kyle Petty reflects on how NASCAR, fans and crew members pushed through a historic winter storm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to make The Clash happen.

Steve Letarte dissects how the higher horsepower package during the 2026 Cook Out Clash gave a good preview of what to expect at short tracks this year.

The "Inside the Race" crew dives into how The Chase format will look for both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts and Craftsman Truck series.

The "Inside the Race" crew breaks down The Chase schedule and the challenges it will present drivers and teams this season.

Joey Logano joins "Inside the Race" and talks about how The Chase will impact a driver's decision-making during the season.

Seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson shares how a return of the 10-race Chase format "feels close to home" for the sport.

Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president and chief venue & racing innovation officer, details the conversations that led to a return of the championship Chase format.

Get the full rundown on Kyle Larson's 2025 Cup Series campaign, which ended in him earning his second title.

Rewind Chase Briscoe's 2025 Cup Series campaign that saw him successfully defend his Southern 500 crown and make a Championship 4 appearance.

Get the rundown on Christopher Bell's 2025 Cup Series campaign that saw four points-paying wins and a triumph in the All-Star Race.

Rewind William Byron's 2025 Cup Series campaign, highlighted by a back-to-back triumph in the Daytona 500.

Relive the highs and lows from Ryan Blaney's 2025 Cup Series campaign, including a career best four trips to Victory Lane.

Turn back the tape on Joey Logano's 2025 campaign, which saw him win at Texas Motor Speedway and make a deep playoff run.

Relive Chase Elliott's 2025 Cup Series campaign that saw him earn two victories and make a deep playoff run.

Get the lowdown on Tyler Reddick's 2025 Cup Series campaign; despite missing out on victory, the No. 45 driver had plenty of strong performances.

Get a breakdown of the key points from Ross Chastain's 2025 Cup Series campaign, highlighted by his crown-jewel win at Charlotte.

Rewind Bubba Wallace's 2025 Cup Series campaign, highlighted by his historic crown-jewel win in the Brickyard 400.

Turn back the tape on SVG's rookie Cup Series campaign, highlighted by five wins on road courses and steady oval improvement.

Look back at Alex Bowman's 2025 Cup Series campaign, where he fell short of victory but turned in several standout performances.

Get a breakdown of Austin Cindric's 2025 Cup Series campaign, highlighted by his dazzling victory at Talladega Superspeedway.

Take an in-depth look at Austin Dillon's 2025 Cup Series campaign, highlighted by his stellar victory at Richmond Raceway.

On "Inside the Race," Todd Gilliland explains what he saw during the "Big One" and why he takes some responsibility for the crash.

Cliff Daniels opens up about the challenges the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team faced in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship and how they battled through adversity to become title victors.

Steve Letarte analyzes why Chris Gayle's four-tire call for Denny Hamlin in overtime was the correct decision during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon dissects the overtime restart and what was going through his mind watching 2025 champion Kyle Larson clinch the title honors.

Jeff Burton dissects Denny Hamlin's heartbreak at Phoenix Raceway and feels the No. 11 driver's frustrations and that no one can discredit Hamlin's legacy.

William Byron discusses what it's like to chase a championship for a boss in Jeff Gordon, who has four titles in the No. 24 car.

Kyle Larson says he's never slumped as badly as he did after the Indianapolis double; why he enters Phoenix with renewed confidence.

Denny Hamlin says he's motivated by winning a championship this season so his dad is assured of celebrating it with him.

Chase Briscoe talks about how incredible it is to go from dressing like Tony Stewart for Halloween to getting Champ 4 advice from him.

Steve Letarte discusses the recent mechanical issues plaguing Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 team and weighs in on if there's a concern for Phoenix.

Chase Elliott was one of the most consistent drivers this season, but the No. 9 couldn’t find the extra gear it needed to advance.

Kyle Larson never lost sight of Christopher Bell at Martinsville, gaining critical stage points to advance to the Championship 4.

Despite finishing second and falling short of the Championship 4, Kyle Petty says Ryan Blaney couldn't have done much more at Martinsville.

Kyle Petty praises William Byron and the No. 24 team's resilience on making it to the Championship 4 after a clutch Martinsville win.

The Inside the Race crew dives into the pit-road incident between Ty Dillon and Josh Berry and how what Dillon did is "not OK."

The Inside the Race crew breaks down Shane van Gisbergen's spin to the grass coming to pit road, and how drivers were able to avoid him.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew breaks down everything that happened in the final lap at Talladega, leading to a Chase Briscoe victory.

The "NASCAR: Inside the Race" crew discuss how Ty Gibbs helped his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate in Chase Briscoe win at Talladega Superspeedway.

The "NASCAR: Inside the Race" crew dive into Chase Elliott's wreck at Talladega Superspeedway, putting the No. 9 team in must-win mode for Martinsville.

Steve Letarte shows just how easy the "Big One" can happen at Talladega as drivers try to make things happen late in the race.

Steve Letarte breaks down the science of the "gas and go" pit stop at Talladega Superspeedway from the pit box of Joey Logano.

Steve Letarte, Alex Weaver and Jeff Burton dive into the big crash off Turn 4 involving William Byron and Ty Dillon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver break down Ryan Blaney's incident from Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which puts the No. 12 at the bottom in playoff standings.

Jeff Burton joins NASCAR Inside the Race and discusses the career year that Denny Hamlin has had in the Cup Series in 2025.

Former crew chiefs Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon analyze the why it's crucial to adapt on pit road at the upcoming Round of 8 tracks.

Steve Letarte, Mamba Smith and Todd Gordon preview the upcoming Round of 8, starting with Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down Joey Logano's path to the Championship 4 beginning this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET, USA).

Steve Letarte, Todd Gordon and Mamba Smith give an "eye test" on Kyle Larson and discuss whether other title contenders should fear the No. 5 team.

Todd Gordon, former No. 22 Team Penske crew chief, analyzes Paul Wolfe's call to bring Joey Logano to pit road late at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Shane van Gisbergen describes his battles in the closing laps with Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell en route to his win at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Steve Letarte, Mamba Smith and Todd Gordon look at Ross Chastain's playoff-eliminating day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval and what went wrong.

Steve Letarte breaks down the setup changes for Cup Series cars and how it impacts drivability for this weekend's race at the Charlotte Roval.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray explain why the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval's restart zone pivoted to a frontstretch chicane and how it affects drivers attacking Turn 1.

Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray analyze the best way to get around the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval's treacherous corner and how calamity in the narrow section could end playoff prospects.

Craftsman Truck Series playoff driver Rajah Caruth joins Steve Letarte to discuss the keys about navigating a lap around the Charlotte Roval.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver dive into the final restart at Kansas and the "selfish race car drivers" going for the win late in NASCAR Overtime.

Joey Logano talks about the points situation leaving Kansas Speedway and how it could've been much different without a last-lap scrap between Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace.

Steve Letarte describes 23XI Racing's playoff performance and why the team's standards should be higher through the postseason.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver dive into the NASCAR Overtime restart, where Chase Elliott came out on top at Kansas Speedway.

Steve Letarte dives into the last-lap move made by Denny Hamlin against Bubba Wallace at Kansas Speedway and why that's acceptable racing for the 23XI co-owner.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver break down Chase Elliott's race weekend at Kansas Speedway, from a crisp qualifying effort to an eyebrow-raising playoff victory.

Steve Letarte does his best impression of a forensic investigator as he examines the teammate-on-teammate crime of Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs.

Steve Letarte breaks down what he saw out of 23XI Racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and what Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace need to advance to the Round of 8.

Steve Letarte, Adam Alexander and Alex Weaver dive into Chase Elliott's qualifying woes and what could possibly help the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Steve Letarte discusses how Ryan Blaney and crew chief Jonathan Hassler controlled the race from start to finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Steve Letarte analyzes the Stage 2 incident between Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and what it means for the future.

Steve Letarte breaks down the tire wear seen at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night and how track temperature played a role.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver dissect Ty Gibbs' night from Bristol Motor Speedway after he dominated the first half of the Cup Series race at Bristol.

Steve Letarte on whether Christopher Bell's Bristol win surprised him and if Bell can return to early-season dominance.

Steve Letarte was surprised by tire falloff in Bristol Night Race but says if you want tire wear, you have to be willing to have too much.

Alex Bowman's late rally provides drama at Bristol, but the No. 48 team's earlier playoff miscues were just too much to overcome.

Three-time Bristol winner Kyle Larson joins Mamba Smith on NASCAR Inside the Race and talks about the best way to master "The World's Fastest Half Mile." Check on the full video on NASCAR's YouTube page.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew dives into which drivers are unlocking a new level through the first two playoff races and who stood out at Gateway.

Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver discuss how fresh Goodyear tires had a crucial impact on Sunday's playoff race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew dives into the playoff outlook for the four drivers below the cutline heading to Bristol Motor Speedway.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew breaks down Denny Hamlin's 60-win goal and what it would mean for his legacy.

Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver analyze what could've led to the incident between Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson at Gateway.

Steve Letarte explains the narrowest pit road of the season as the Cup Series drivers head to World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday.

Chase Briscoe shares what it means to reach rarified air and be the eighth driver to become a back-to-back Southern 500 champion.

After a tumultuous playoff opener at Darlington Raceway, Josh Berry and Alex Bowman stare at a 19-point deficit heading to Gateway.

Steve Letarte, Kyle Petty and Alex Weaver break down all the turmoil that unfolded on pit road during the Cook Out Southern 500.

The "NASCAR: Inside the Race" crew dives into the challenge that is the opening round of the Cup Series Playoffs and which drivers are favored during this three-race stretch.

Alex Weaver, Steve Letarte and Russell Wenrich break down a noticeable shift in Tyler Reddick from past seasons to now ahead of the Cup Series Playoffs opener at Darlington Raceway.

The hosts of "NASCAR: Inside the Race" break down what Shane van Gisbergen needs to do to advance out of the Round of 16 in the Cup Series Playoffs.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew analyzes Alex Bowman and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team's chances in the 2025 Cup Series Playoffs.

Todd Gordon and Dr. Eric Jacuzzi break down the new A-post flap for the NASCAR Cup Series on superspeedways, starting with Daytona.

NASCAR's Inside the Race crew look at the current playoff bubble and how much jeopardy Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman are in entering Daytona.

Steve Letarte, Todd Gordon and Corey LaJoie dive into how impressive SVG drove at a difficult short track in Richmond.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon dive deep into how the "Big One" happened on Saturday night at Richmond Raceway.

NASCAR Inside the Race explains why the wheel coming off Bubba Wallace's No. 23 Toyota at Richmond can easily become a common mistake.

Inside the Race explains how pitting early and relying on one of Austin Dillon's best skills was what won the race at Richmond.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver analyze Chase Elliott's 26th-place performance at Watkins Glen International and what the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports driver needs for a deep playoff run.

Steve Letarte gives his thoughts on the recent run of success Shane van Gisbergen has had on road courses, and if anyone can beat him.

Former crew chief Steve Letarte breaks down how William Byron's off-throttle time late in the race paved the way to his second win of the season Sunday at Iowa Speedway.

Steve Letarte dives into the pit-road stack-up that left Kyle Busch and Alex Bowman unhappy at Iowa Speedway.

Steve Letarte describes the impact William Byron's Iowa win has on the Hendrick Motorsports organization as playoffs approach.

Former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Steve Letarte gives his thoughts on the recent run-in between Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott at Iowa Speedway.

After being multiple laps down, Brickyard 400 winner Bubba Wallace rallied the No. 23 Toyota to a sixth-place finish at Iowa Speedway; Steve Letarte analyzes the tenacious performance.

The Inside the Race crew dissect the Team Penske strategy calls and aggression on tire pressures at Indianapolis.

Alex Weaver and Todd Gordon break down Bubba Wallace's victory from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, snapping a 100-race winless streak.

Todd Gordon dives into the contact between Christopher Bell and Zane Smith in overtime at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that saw the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford turn into the outside wall.

NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy details what led to the idea of racing on a military base and why Naval Base Coronado was the right fit.

NASCAR returns to Southern California with plans to "race the base" in San Diego, marking another bold step in the sport's evolution.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew dive deep into Ty Dillon's Cinderella run in the In-Season Challenge after winning the semifinal round at Dover.

Tyler Reddick shares his point-of-view from the big wreck that kept his In-Season Challenge hopes alive as he threaded the needle while Ryan Preece suffered damage.

With seven races remaining in the Cup Series regular season, pressure continues to build for those on the elimination line.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver break down the incident between Joey Logano and Ross Chastain after a back-and-forth altercation at Chicago.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver break down the Lap 3 wreck that saw multiple cars pile in after Carson Hocevar crashed in Chicago.

The NASCAR Inside the Race crew breaks down Shane van Gisbergen's perfect weekend, sweeping the streets of Chicago in both Xfinity and Cup.

Ty Dillon describes his perspective of the In-Season Challenge battle with Denny Hamlin at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) and his playful post-race comments.

Steve Letarte and the crew analyze the In-Season Challenge Round 2 matchup between Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace set to take place on the streets of Chicago.

Steve Letarte and Mamba Smith analyze the options for Daniel Suárez following his announced departure from Trackhouse Racing after the conclusion of the 2025 campaign.

Ride along around the streets of Chicago as the inaugural race winner Shane van Gisbergen describes the twists and turns.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon break down who they think has the best shot to come out on top this weekend on the streets of Chicago.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon dissect how Chase Elliott's victory at EchoPark Speedway could impact the No. 9 team's playoff trajectory.

NASCAR analyst Steve Letarte takes you through his In-Season Challenge bracket and reveals who the winner will be five weeks from now in Indianapolis.

Our expert panel picks a winner for the In-Season Challenge matchup between No. 16 seed Kyle Busch and No. 17 seed Brad Keselowski.

Steve Letarte and the expert panel sort through the In-Season Challenge matchup between No. 9 Bubba Wallace and No. 24 Daniel Suárez.

Jeff Burton dives into Chase Briscoe's fuel-saving run to the finish at Pocono Raceway and the strategy the No. 19 team stuck with during the final dash.

Steve Letarte and Michael McDowell take a tour around Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and focus on Turns 1-3 at the road course.

After a hard hit at Michigan took Alex Bowman out of contention, the 'Inside the Race' crew looks forward to his strengths in upcoming road course races.

Steve Letarte, Jeff Burton and Todd Gordon discuss Carson Hocevar's recent run-ins on the race track and the ones who came before him.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson comments on Kyle Larson's second attempt at the Memorial Day Weekend 'Double' and supports his fellow Cup Series champion's future bids at racing the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day.

Steve Letarte and Alex Weaver discuss Kyle Larson's recent Cup Series dominance and compare him to seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon explain how Denny Hamlin's clutch issues transpired, ending his race at Kansas Speedway.

Steve Letarte dives in to the pit-road stumble by Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott's crew in the closing laps at Kansas Speedway.

Chris Buescher joins the latest episode of Inside the Race with Steve Letarte to break down what went into his loss in the closest finish in Cup Series history.

Steve Letarte provides his opinion on the use of code words and Denny Hamlin's incident during the first cycle of stops at Texas Motor Speedway.

Steve Letarte, Todd Gordon and Jeff Burton take a deep dive into the numbers behind the chaotic racing at Texas Motor Speedway, courtesy of NASCAR Insights.

Steve Letarte and Jeff Burton break down In-car camera video from Carson Hocevar and Josh Berry's incident on pit road.

Steve Letarte and Jeff Burton dive into the late-race block Ross Chastain pulled at Talladega Superspeedway and how it stopped Toyota drivers in their tracks.

Steve Letarte and Jeff Burton analyze Austin Cindric's performance at Talladega Superspeedway and discuss where the No. 2 Ford seized the victory.

Steve Letarte and Jeff Burton describe how superspeedway racing pushes drivers to find a way to win, as we saw in Sunday's race at Talladega.

Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, vice president of vehicle performance, joins "Inside the Race" to discuss the details of Ryan Preece's 2023 flip at Daytona International Speedway.

Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, vice president of vehicle performance, joins "Inside the Race" to discuss the aerodynamics of Ryan Preece's flip in the 2025 Daytona 500.