The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 328 covers recent racing events in IndyCar, NASCAR, and other series, highlighting key victories and standings moving into upcoming competitions.

• Marcus Ericsson won the IndyCar race at Markham, with Grosjean and Power on the podium.
  • Multiple drivers faced incidents and delays due to track construction
• NASCAR Cup saw Logano win again, while Briscoe led most laps and Blaney started on pole.
  • Larson won the Knoxville Nationals for the fourth time after finishing 6th at Richmond
  • Connor Zilisch signed with Hendrick to drive the 48 car starting in 2028.
  • Kaden Honeycutt earned his second Truck win of 2026 in a rain-delayed race.
• Discussion about NFL Preseason Week 1 for 49ers, Jaguars and others; FallBrawl fantasy football league preview.
• GSP Roundup covering Formula E, IMSA GT, Supercars, NHRA and F1 Academy
• Picks for Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, IndyCar in Washington, DC and NASCAR Cup/Trucks at New Hampshire
• Josh's Sim Segment

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 327 discusses key outcomes and strategies in recent motorsport events, highlighting notable victories and changing championship standings.

• Alex Palou wins the IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland, his sixth victory of 2026, tying Gordon Johncock for 25 IndyCar wins.
• Felix Rosenqvist secured pole position but lost due to pit strategy; the all-Honda podium was rounded out by Andretti's Will Power.
• Rinus Veekay performed best among Chevrolets, finishing fourth, while championship contenders lost ground.
• Keebler Gibbs won the NASCAR Cup race in Iowa, moving to second in points after Tyler Reddick's early wreck.
• Carson Kvapil achieved a second consecutive NASCAR victory, also moving into second in points.
• Updates on NFL in general along with 49ers/Jags plus some thoughts on fantasy football were provided
• The GSP Roundup included results from MotoGP, Indy NXT, Formula E,
• Picks for IndyCar at Markham and NASCAR at Richmond
• Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast, Episode 326, covers IMSA as the main attraction before NASCAR Cup, IndyCar, and F1 take over for the balance of the season. Phil and Josh also talk about their NFL teams since football is back!

• WTR Cadillac wins the IMSA Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America after a long drought.
  • Pfaff Lamborghini claims victory in GTD Pro but announces the end of their program shortly after.
  • Pro-Am class entry winners include Inter Europol in LMP2 and Winward Racing in GTD.
• NFL previews for the Jaguars and 49ers are discussed, along with fantasy insights.
• The GSP Roundup includes WRC, V8 Supercars, MotoGP/Moto2, and Indy NXT
• Picks for IndyCar at Portland and NASCAR Cup/O'Reilly at Iowa
• Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

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NASCAR & Short Track Racing

• Cup Series at IMS: Corey Heim won his second Cup race and first major at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Brickyard 400), overcoming Carson Hocevar. Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing ran well at the front, while Joey Logano and RFK Racing made gains. Todd Gilliland finished ahead of Ryan Blaney, and Jimmie Johnson announced his final Cup start will take place at the Daytona 500 in the No. 48.
• O'Reilly Series at IMS: Carson Kvapil earned his first career O'Reilly Series victory, leading a 1–4 sweep for JR Motorsports, while Jeremy Clements and Rajah Carruth claimed stage wins.
• Truck Series at IRP: Layne Riggs dominated for Front Row Motorsports at Indianapolis Raceway Park, leading all but two laps.

Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

• Lando Norris recovered from the start to claim his first win as World Drivers' Champion, with Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli joining him on the podium.
• Ferrari lost pace as the race progressed, while Lewis Hamilton picked up a penalty.
• Toro Rosso and Audi battled in the midfield, Alpine regressed, and Aston Martin showed improved form. It was also noted that the Bahrain GP will be held in Malaysia.

Roundup & Other Segments

• GSP Roundup: Covered F2/F3 at Hungary, NHRA at Seattle, Formula E Tokyo E-Prix, WRC Rally Finland, and Supercars Perth Super 440.
• Additional Topics: The episode concluded with previews and discussion of the IMSA Six Hours at Road America, Josh's Sim Segment, and the show close.

Summary: The episode covers recent motorsport events, highlighting key race results and standings, including NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1 updates.

• Joey Logano wins the 1st NASCAR Cup points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996, ending a 40-race winless streak.
• Chandler Smith achieves the largest victory margin in Truck Series history at a short track.
• Alex Palou secures victory in IndyCar at Nashville on Monday after a strategic call and mirroring Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup the day before.
• The F1 Belgian Grand Prix sees Kimi Antonelli triumph at a previously challenging track, with Leclerc and Verstappen rounding out the podium. LH has a brutal day.
• GSP Roundup covers WRC, Indy NXT, Formula E, NHRA, and F2/F3
• Preview and picks for NASCAR at Indy and the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Summary: Ryan Blaney's victory at the Atlanta Motor Speedway advances his position in the 2026 NASCAR season, while various other racing events unfold around the world.

• Ryan Blaney wins at Atlanta, marking Ford's 750th Cup Series victory.
  • Blaney's win significantly reduces his points deficit in the regular-season title race.
  • Multiple drivers, including Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar, faced challenges during the race.
• Justin Allgaier secures victory in the O’Reilly Enduro at Atlanta.
• Grant Enfinger claims his first road course win in the Truck series.
• Other racing events included WEC, Supercars, MotoGP, and more.
• Previews for upcoming races in F1, IndyCar, and NASCAR highlight upcoming events before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 322 covers key racing events, including first wins in NASCAR and IndyCar, as well as notable performances in Formula 1 and other racing series.

• Chase Briscoe wins his first Cup Series race of 2026 over Chris Bell at Chicagoland
• Denny Hamlin extends his points lead after an incident with Tyler Reddick.
• Brandon Jones secures his first O'Reilly win of 2026, in a race featuring Chase Elliott and others.
• IndyCar: Pato O’Ward claims his first win of 2026, surpassing teammate Lundgaard.
• Formula 1: Charles Leclerc wins his first Grand Prix of the season and Ferrari’s 250th.
• Other racing series included: F2/F3, Formula E, Indy NXT, MotoGP, WEC, Supercars, and IMSA events.
• Preview and picks for upcoming NASCAR events at Atlanta and Lime Rock Park.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 321 covers various motorsport events, highlighting key wins and standings across NASCAR, Formula 1, IMSA, and more.

• SVG claims his second NASCAR win of the year, increasing his total to eight road course victories.
• Denny Hamlin takes a narrow lead in the points standings, just ahead of Tyler Reddick.
• Ty Gibbs secures both stage wins, advancing to fourth in the overall standings.
• Woody Russell wins the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, marked by a collision between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
• Cadillac Whelen 31 wins the IMSA Six Hours at The Glen amidst a major incident under caution.
• Maddi Gordon achieves her first Top Fuel race victory for Ron Capps Racing.
• Sebastian Ogier's victory in the Acropolis Rally positions him for a potential tenth World Rally Championship
• Featured segments include updates from F2/F3/F1 Academy, Formula E, and Indy NXT.
• Previews for upcoming races in Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR are discussed before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.