Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert

60,000 HOT DOGS. YUP, YOU READ THAT RIGHT! That's how many hot dogs Martinsville Speedway had ready to sling throughout the weekend, and for good reason! NASCAR heads to the famed short track in Virginia for the second-to-last race of the season , and the championship pressure couldn't be any higher! With championship dreams on the line and just one more race standing between Martinsville and the season finale, things are about to get physical! Short-track racing this late in the season means one thing: bumping, banging, and plenty of chrome horns! Who will rise to the occasion, and whose championship hopes will come crashing down? 🎙️ SPECIAL GUEST: O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES DRIVER ANTHONY ALFREDO! We're bringing Anthony Alfredo onto Splash of Gas to talk racing, his career, and everything happening as the NASCAR season heads down the home stretch! PLUS, ALL YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENTS ARE BACK! Yellow Flag, Green Flag Discussions with Dave (DWD) Fast Davey's Bets NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week And we're not stopping there! TWO EPISODES THIS WEEK as our championship coverage continues! We'll be breaking down all the action, keeping an eye on the playoff picture, and looking ahead to the final showdown of the season! The stakes are high, the tempers are rising, and Martinsville is ready to put on a show! All this and SO MUCH MORE on this week's Splash of Gas!

PART 2 IS HERE! ANOTHER EPISODE OF SPLASH OF GAS! We're back for the second episode of the week as we wrap up an action-packed weekend at Talladega and turn our attention to the next stop on the NASCAR playoff trail: MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY! With the championship battles getting tighter and only a few races remaining, the pressure is on! Who made the most of their trip to Dega, and who finds themselves needing a big performance as we head to the paperclip? SPECIAL GUEST: O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES DRIVER MASON MAGGIO! We're sitting down with Mason Maggio to talk racing, his career, and everything happening in the NASCAR world as the season winds down! MARTINSVILLE PREDICTIONS! Short track racing is back! We're making all our picks for the upcoming weekend across NASCAR's top series. Who will master the tight turns, survive the bumping and banging, and punch their ticket to the next round of the championship battle? PLUS, YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENTS ARE BACK! Discussions with Dave (DWD) Fast Davey's Bets NASCAR talk, playoff drama, and so much more! The road to the championship is getting shorter, the pressure is building, and Martinsville is ready to deliver! Make sure to tune in for Part 2 of this week's Splash of Gas for the Talladega wrap-up, our interview with Mason Maggio, all the Martinsville predictions, and plenty more racing action! Buckle up, NASCAR fans — you're listening to Splash of Gas!

FALL TALLADEGA WEEKEND IS HERE! There's just something about that fall trip to Talladega that gets you going! The playoff crunch is REAL as all three NASCAR series head to the Alabama superspeedway with only THREE RACES REMAINING in their championship battles! The stakes are getting higher, the pressure is building, and one mistake could change everything! TRUCK SERIES: We're kicking things off Friday as the Truck Series takes on the high banks of Talladega! Can Layne Riggs close the gap on championship leader Kaden Honeycutt, or will another driver play spoiler and shake up the standings? O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES: Saturday brings more bump-drafting action as the O'Reilly Series takes center stage! Can Jesse Love hold on to his current points lead, or will another championship contender step up and steal the show? CUP SERIES: All eyes turn to the Cup Series as the drivers get locked and loaded for 500 miles of superspeedway madness! Expect three-wide racing, big moves, and the kind of unpredictable action that only Talladega can deliver! SPECIAL GUEST: TRUCK SERIES DRIVER CLAY GREENFIELD! We're catching up with Clay Greenfield to talk racing and all things NASCAR! PLUS, ALL YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENTS ARE BACK! Yellow Flag, Green Flag Discussions with Dave (DWD) NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week And that's not all! We're dropping TWO episodes this week! Make sure to check out Part 2, where we wrap up all the Talladega action, sit down with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Mason Maggio , and give you ALL our predictions for Martinsville! Three races left. Championship dreams on the line. And Talladega is ready to shake things up! Buckle up, NASCAR fans — it's time to go racing on the high banks! This is Splash of Gas!

Showdown in the Desert! The championship battles are heating up, and with only FOUR races left in the season , NASCAR heads to the desert! All three series were in action at Phoenix Raceway, and with the pressure mounting, everyone is fighting to keep their championship hopes alive. Who rose to the occasion, and who struggled when it mattered most? We're breaking down all the action from the desert! SPECIAL GUEST: CUP SERIES DRIVER AUSTIN DILLON! We're sitting down with Austin Dillon to talk racing, his Cup Series career, and everything happening in the NASCAR world as the season winds down! NEXT STOP: TALLADEGA! The action doesn't stop in Phoenix! We're looking ahead to Talladega Superspeedway and giving you all our predictions for the upcoming race weekend! With superspeedway racing bringing the potential for big surprises, dramatic finishes, and plenty of chaos, who are we picking to make it to Victory Lane? Plus, all your favorite Splash of Gas segments are back! Yellow Flag, Green Flag Discussions with Dave (DWD) NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Talladega predictions and championship talk With the season finale getting closer and the championship pressure building, every race counts! Who's putting themselves in the best position to make a run at the title, and who needs a big turnaround in the final stretch? Phoenix recaps, an exclusive interview with Austin Dillon, Talladega predictions, all your regular segments, and SO MUCH MORE on this week's episode of Splash of Gas! Buckle up, NASCAR fans — we're heading down the stretch!

SPLASH OF GAS — CHARLOTTE RECAP, PART 2! We're back for Part 2 of this week's Splash of Gas as we wrap up all the action from Charlotte Motor Speedway! With the Truck, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Cup Series battling it out on the traditional oval, we're breaking down the biggest moments, standout performances, and how the results shake up the championship picture as the season finale at Homestead gets closer! This episode's special guest is NASCAR Truck Series driver Landon Lewis! We'll sit down with Landon to talk racing, his career, and everything happening in the world of NASCAR's Truck Series! Plus, it's time to look ahead to Phoenix! We're giving you all our predictions for the upcoming race weekend as the championship battles continue to heat up. Who has what it takes to deliver when the pressure is on, and who are we picking to come out on top? With the championship chase getting tighter and Homestead looming, every race matters, and we've got plenty to discuss! Charlotte recaps, an interview with Landon Lewis, Phoenix predictions, and so much more! Buckle up and join us for Part 2 of this week's Splash of Gas — where we bring you all the latest NASCAR and racing action!

A DOUBLE DOSE OF SPLASH OF GAS IS COMING YOUR WAY THIS WEEK! The championship battles are heating up as all three NASCAR series get deeper into their Chase for the Championship, and this week we're heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway! For many teams, it's a home-state race, but this weekend brings a change we've been waiting for — the return to Charlotte's traditional oval layout instead of the Roval! We're excited to see how this change shakes things up! The Truck Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series will all be in action as the road to Homestead gets shorter. With the season finale looming in the distance, who will rise to the occasion, and who will crack under the pressure of the championship chase? The stakes are getting higher, and there's no room for mistakes! On this week's episodes, we've got all your favorite segments: Yellow Flag, Green Flag Discussions with Dave (DWD) NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Plus race predictions, playoff talk, and plenty more NASCAR action! We've got TWO episodes dropping this week! This episode features an interview with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Sam Mayer , and in our second episode, we'll be joined by Truck Series driver Landon Lewis! Two episodes, three series, one championship chase — and a whole lot of racing to talk about! Tune in to this week's Splash of Gas and let's get ready to go racing!

The Championship Chase is starting to heat up , and NASCAR heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the second time this season! With the playoffs winding down, every position, every point, and every mistake matters as the championship contenders look to make their move. After a week off, the O'Reilly Series is back and ready to get rolling! We'll break down the Vegas weekend, the biggest storylines heading into the race, and who we think has what it takes to come out on top. Plus, we've got all your regular Splash of Gas segments , including DWD, Fast Davey's Bets, NASCAR History Time, predictions, playoff talk, and plenty more NASCAR and racing discussion! The championship chase is on — and Vegas is next! Tune in to the newest episode of Splash of Gas!

Bristol brought the fireworks, but could Kansas keep the thunder rolling?! This week on Splash of Gas , we're breaking down all the action from Kansas Speedway as the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and NASCAR Cup Series all hit the track! With plenty of drama unfolding across the NASCAR world, there's no shortage of storylines to cover. ARCA Championship Showdown: The ARCA Menards Series heads to its 20th and final race of the season, with a battle brewing between Nitro Motorsports teammates! Will Jake Bollman come out on top, or will Thomas Annunziata claim the glory? Truck Series Playoff Battle: The Truck Series returns for the second race of its Chase, with drivers looking to make a statement and keep their championship hopes alive! Cup Series Playoff Pressure: The Cup Series is ready to throw down in the fourth race of the playoff chase! Kyle Larson sits atop the standings, but can anyone knock him off his throne? From Kansas to Martinsville: If you thought Bristol was wild, wait until we discuss the fists flying and the drama that unfolded at Martinsville in the CARS Tour! Plus, we've got another jam-packed episode featuring Yellow Flag, Green Flag, NASCAR History Time, Discussions with Dave, Fast Davey's Bets , and an exclusive Driver Spotlight interview with Thomas Annunziata! We'll also give you our predictions for the upcoming race weekend in Las Vegas and much, much more! Buckle up, race fans! The engines are fired up, the tempers are flaring, and Splash of Gas is ready to bring you another action-packed episode of NASCAR talk! Don't miss it!

Playoffs at Bristol — Part 2: Interview with Caden Kvapil! Bristol had SO much action that we needed a second episode to keep breaking it all down! We're going back to The Last Great Colosseum for even more recaps, storylines, and playoff drama from an incredible weekend in Tennessee! We'll continue our breakdown of the ARCA, Truck, O'Reilly, and Cup Series action from Bristol, covering the biggest moments, battles, and everything that went down during a wild playoff weekend. Plus, we're joined by Caden Kvapil! Caden joins us after making his Truck Series debut at Bristol , where we'll talk about his first start in the series, taking on one of NASCAR's toughest tracks, and his experience behind the wheel of a Truck for the first time! All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Tire Diaries And with Bristol behind us, it's time to look ahead to Kansas Speedway ! We'll make all of our predictions for the next round of the playoff battle and see who we think could shine under the lights in Kansas. Two episodes, four races, tons of action, and plenty of playoff drama! All that and so much more on Part 2 of Playoffs at Bristol on Splash of Gas!!

There was SO much action at Bristol that we needed two episodes to break it all down! And boy, was there a LOT to talk about! NASCAR brought all four major series to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee , and we're recapping all four races — from ARCA and Trucks to the O'Reilly Series and Cup! Four races. Four completely different stories. We'll break down all the big moments, the battles, the winners, the playoff implications, and everything that went down at the Last Great Colosseum. And if that wasn't enough, the Cup Series race ended with a fight! Tempers boiled over after the checkered flag, adding even more drama to an already action-packed weekend at Bristol! All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Plus, we're joined by Bristol Truck Series winner Jake Garcia! We'll talk about his big victory at Bristol, the race itself, and what it means for his season! With four races, plenty of playoff drama, and a little post-race fireworks, Bristol had it ALL! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!!

NASCAR heads to the St. Louis area as the O'Reilly and Cup Series take on World Wide Technology Raceway! With both series entering their second race of the championship chase , the pressure continues to build as drivers fight to advance and keep their championship hopes alive. Saturday, the O'Reilly Series takes center stage! Justin Allgaier continues to lead the championship standings heading into WWTR, but after Sheldon Creed's victory at Darlington , he has closed the gap and is within striking distance of the top spot. Can Allgaier hold onto the lead, or will Creed and the rest of the playoff field make a move? Then on Sunday, it's the Cup Series' turn! Denny Hamlin enters the weekend leading the championship chase and returns to a track where he won last season. Can Hamlin go back-to-back at WWTR, or will another playoff contender step up? With the championship battle tightening, who will make a move — and who could find themselves in trouble? All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Plus, we'll look ahead to Bristol Motor Speedway and make all of our predictions for the next round of the championship chase! The playoffs are heating up, the championship picture is getting tighter, and every lap counts! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!!

We're heading back to Darlington Raceway and the famed Lady in Black in South Carolina for the final crown jewel of the season — the Southern 500! With the playoff fields officially set for both the Cup and O'Reilly Series, drivers are ready to get their championship runs started and make an early statement in the chase for the title! Saturday, the O'Reilly Series would be in action! Would a veteran like Justin Allgier or Austin Hill flex their muscle, or would one of the young guns like Carson Kvapil, Jesse Love, or Corey Day strike first and start the playoffs with a victory? Then it's time for the big one — the 2026 running of the Southern 500! A Labor Day weekend staple and one of NASCAR's most historic races, the Cup Series takes on Darlington in a battle where drivers will have to survive the "Track Too Tough to Tame!" We'll recap both the O'Reilly and Cup Series races , plus take a look at the ARCA Series action from DuQuoin! All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Tire Diaries Plus, we've got an interview with Daniel Dye! And with the playoffs officially underway, we'll look ahead to World Wide Technology Raceway and make ALL of our predictions for the upcoming weekend! The Lady in Black has spoken, the playoffs are underway, and the championship battle is officially ON! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas!!

The summer heat may be fading, but the NASCAR action is just getting hotter! Part 2 of "Summer in Daytona" wraps up our Daytona weekend and looks ahead to the opening round of the NASCAR playoffs at the legendary Darlington Raceway — the "Lady in Black" and the Track Too Tough to Tame! We'll break down all the big storylines coming out of Daytona and what they mean as the championship battle officially gets underway. With the regular season behind us, every lap at Darlington becomes even more important! Plus, we're joined by Leland Honeyman Jr. for a special interview! Leland joins us to talk about his racing career, his NASCAR journey, and what the racing in Daytona was like! All the Regular Segments! Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Tire Diaries And plenty of NASCAR talk! Then it's time for our Darlington predictions! We'll make all of our picks for the weekend, including our race winners, drivers to watch, dark horses, and more across the NASCAR weekend. The regular season is over. The playoffs are here. Darlington is waiting. Who's ready to survive the Lady in Black? All that and so much more on Part 2 of Summer in Daytona on Splash of Gas! 🏁

Daytona Under the Lights — Playoff Time! As the summer days start to wind down, NASCAR makes its annual summer trip to Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 ! After an exciting Daytona 500 to kick off the 2026 season, the series returns to the high banks with the pressure turned all the way up—with the final playoff spots on the line! The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will also be in action at Daytona, with its final regular-season race before the playoffs begin. With championship hopes hanging in the balance, drivers will be ready to put it all on the line. Then Saturday night, it's time for the Cup Series under the lights! Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Preece will be battling for the final spot in the 16-driver playoff field , while the rest of the field looks to survive the chaos and secure their own place in the championship hunt. There is so much content to cover that Splash of Gas has TWO episodes this week! On this action-packed episode, we've got: Full recaps of the O'Reilly and Cup Series races Post-race interviews with O'Reilly drivers Lavar Scott & Blaine Perkins Playoff implications and bubble watch Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Full-length interview with Jeb Burton And that's not all! Episode 2 will take us into Darlington , with even more discussion, predictions, and racing coverage. The regular season is over, the playoffs are here, and the pressure is ON! All that and so much more on this action-packed episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

NASCAR Heads to New Hampshire! Live Free or Die! That's the motto in the Granite State, and NASCAR is heading north to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for another important weekend as the regular season reaches the home stretch! The Truck Series is ready to rumble for its final regular-season race before the playoffs begin at Darlington. With the final playoff spots still up for grabs, who will rise to the occasion and punch their ticket into the championship chase? Then it's time for the Cup Series on Sunday. With just two races remaining in the regular season, the pressure continues to build as drivers look to secure their playoff positions. Ryan Blaney will be looking to make it back-to-back victories, but Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe , and the rest of the field will be ready to stop him and take the checkered flag for themselves! On this episode of Splash of Gas , we've got: Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Tire Diaries Predictions and drivers to watch for Daytona With the Truck Series playoff field about to be set and the Cup Series regular season winding down, there is plenty to talk about! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

Richmond Part 2 — Then the Cup Series Heads to New Hampshire! We're back with Episode 2 of our Richmond weekend coverage here on Splash of Gas ! After breaking down the Truck Series action in Episode 1, we continue our look at everything that went down at one of NASCAR's most historic short tracks. With the regular season playoff battle getting tighter by the week, the pressure continues to build for drivers fighting to secure their championship spots. Richmond once again delivered plenty of racing action and storylines to talk about. On this episode, we dive into all the Cup Series action from Richmond , break down the biggest moments from the race, and look at how the results impact the playoff picture heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Plus, all your favorite segments return: Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Exclusive interview with Cup Series driver Cole Custer Predictions and drivers to watch for New Hampshire With the playoffs getting closer and closer, every race is becoming more important—and we've got you covered! All that and so much more on Richmond Part 2 of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

The end of the regular season is quickly approaching, and the pressure is building for everyone sitting on the playoff bubble! NASCAR heads to one of the sport's classic short tracks, Richmond Raceway , a place where so many legends have made their mark throughout the years. With just two races remaining in the Truck Series regular season and three races left for the Cup Series , every point and every position matters. There's so much action and content to cover that Splash of Gas has two episodes this week! On this episode, we break down all the Truck Series action from Richmond . Could Layne Riggs keep his momentum rolling and score back-to-back victories? Or would championship contenders Ty Majeski, Corey Heim, or Kaden Honeycutt break through and find Victory Lane? Plus: Yellow Flag / Green Flag Discussions with Dave NASCAR History Time Paint Scheme of the Week Exclusive interview with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Parker Retzlaff And that's just Episode 1! We've got plenty more Richmond action and NASCAR discussion coming your way in Episode 2. All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

And then it was time to head to the cornfields! After a rare off weekend for all three national NASCAR series, the O'Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series were ready to get back to racing at Iowa Speedway. ARCA would join the party and kick off the weekend Friday evening, with Carson Brown, Tristan McKee, Max Reaves and the rest of the field ready to battle it out. Saturday would be the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series turn to take center stage. After picking up the win in the previous race, Carson Kvapil looks to keep his momentum rolling, but Jesse Love, Corey Day, Justin Allgaier and the rest of the field will be looking to knock him off the top spot. Then on Sunday, it's time for the Cup Series ! Ryan Blaney and William Byron will look to return to Victory Lane in Iowa, while Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson and the rest of the field will be ready to put it all on the line at the Iowa Speedway. Plus, we've got Yellow Flag / Green Flag, Discussions with Dave, Tire Diaries, NASCAR History Time, Paint Scheme of the Week, Fast Davey's Bets , and predictions for the upcoming race at Richmond ! That and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

NASCAR hits the pause button for a summer off weekend, with the Truck, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Cup Series all taking the weekend off before returning to action the following week at Iowa Speedway . But that doesn't mean there's no racing to talk about! On this episode of Splash of Gas , we recap the ARCA East action from Flat Rock Speedway and break down everything happening around the sport during the summer break. We've got Yellow Flag / Green Flag , Discussions with Dave , NASCAR History Time , Fast Davey's Bets , and Tire Diaries as we get ready for Iowa. Plus, Dave gives his Iowa predictions and drivers to watch as NASCAR prepares to get back on track! The Cup, O'Reilly, and Truck Series may be taking the weekend off, but Splash of Gas is still running full throttle! All that and so much more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!

Exclusive Splash of Gas Interview: Kyle Taraska We're switching things up on this episode of Splash of Gas with a full-length conversation with Kyle Taraska! Kyle takes us through his journey in racing, from how he first got involved behind the wheel to some of the successes and memorable moments that have shaped his racing career. Kyle also talks about what it was like racing for Lenny Boyd, his 2026 season so far , and what he hopes to accomplish moving forward. But that's not all — we dive into another major part of Kyle's racing career: spotting . Kyle explains how he got involved with spotting and what goes into being the voice in a driver's ear during a race. We talk about spotting in general and his experiences working with Trackhouse, Tyler Truex, Paulie Hartwig and others , giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at a side of racing that doesn't always get the spotlight. We also get into the current state of TQ Midget racing , Kyle's future racing goals, and plenty of other racing topics along the way. From driver to spotter and everything in between, this is a great conversation with someone who has seen racing from several different perspectives. Don't miss this full-length interview with Kyle Taraska, only on Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!