SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show

Still running high on adrenaline from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway? The Freaks have you covered with another full recap of all the motorsports madness from throughout the week! After winning an astonishing fifth race in nine attempts, the crew ponders if Tyler Reddick’s early dominance in 2026 is good for the sport in terms of both exposure and the newly reimplemented Chase points format. What are former teammates Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin beefing about? Honorary Freak, Alex Palou, also drops following his elusive Long Beach Grand Prix win in IndyCar. Find out who won "Beat The Freaks" and what badass women are making waves across motorsports. Ryan Preece makes a pit stop into the Lucas Oil Studio, as well as Major League Fishing angler Mark Daniels Jr. on this latest edition of SpeedFreaks

Reigning INDYCAR champ and honorary Freak, Alex Palou, makes his routine call into the Lucas Oil Studio, following his long awaited win at the Long Beach Grand Prix. The “Smiling Assassin” of the sport shares what took him “so long” to win the crown-jewel event, what went into scoring his third victory of 2026 and why her got down to some Taylor Swift in the media center.

Ryan Preece makes a pit stop to chat with The Freaks about everything from staying grounded as a race car driver and being a good person, as opposed to an “A-hole.” After starting 2026 with a win at The Clash, the fan favorite shares that he believes are the missing pieces needed in order for him to score his maiden points-paying victory in the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as the tribulations in winning now versus prior eras. More on blocking out baggage, staying on offense as opposed to defense, and of course, Talladega.

Kenny made it out to Grand Lake for the prestigious Redcrest Championship for Major League Fishing and caught up with superstar angler Mark Daniels Jr. The California native shares why he made the move from the west coast to Alabama, as well as what his family thought of the big transition. Learn just what goes into professional fishing, his thoughts on the “unsportsmanlike” Front Facing Sonar technology infiltrating the competition and if tartar sauce belong with fish!

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Larson check in with the Freaks from Texas Motor Speedway to discuss his season thus far and the upcoming slate on the 2026 schedule. “Young Money” shares if Rick Hendrick is still cool with him racing sprint cars and what it’s like balancing being a part-time dirt devil and competing full-time in Cup. Also find out his thoughts on the rotating All-Star Race turning to Dover Motor Speedway and his struggles on superspeedways.

It’s time for a “super cool” edition of SpeedFreaks! The crew recaps a gripping maiden NASCAR Cup Series victory by Ty Gibbs and debates the impact of his presence in the sport. Is Bristol Motor Speedway deserving of two race weekends and is it embarrassing for Indianapolis 500’s “bump day” to be a bust? Kyle Larson joins the show, “Black Flag Confessions” continues with Leah Pruett and the results of “Beat the Freaks” await on two jam-packed hours recapping motorsports madness!

NHRA Top Fuel badass Leah Pruett goes from nitro car to nap time in her latest venture and an author! Nearly one year after the birth of her son, Pruett got inspired to write a children's book and dishes all the family fun details with The Freaks. Learn all about the motivation behind her unique idea, what went into making it a reality and how she attempted to be innovative!

This edition of "Black Flag Confessions" features veteran racer Casey Mears! The Freaks spend nearly an hour chatting with the fan-favorite about everything from the 'Mears Gang,' to his 2007 Coca-Cola 600 victory and Michael Jordan's impact on NASCAR. The 48-year-old gets candid about strapping into a NASCAR stock car after a lengthy hiatus, diving into how much has changed since he left, as well as his intention to achieve the milestone of 500 starts in the Cup Series in 2026. That's just a tiny sample of what one can expect to hear from Casey Mears and The Freaks on "Black Flag Confessions!"

Freak yeah! It was another crazy weekend of motorsports that saw Chase Elliott break Hendrick Motorsports’ and Chevrolet’s winless streak in the 2026 NASCAR season, as well as Alex Palou pull off another beat-down at Barber in INDYCAR. The crew ponders what the “Chasesexuals” see in their driver and why there’s so much hate thrown towards crew chief Alan Gustafson. Why is INDYCAR seeing such exponential growth over from 2024 to now? How did Cole’s first F1 watch go? Palou drops by after his second win of the season, Connor Zilisch catches up with the Freaks and part two of an electric interview with Maddi Gordon await on this edition of SpeedFreaks!

Connor Zilisch caught up with Crash Gladys and Cole Cusumano at Phoenix Raceway to talk about everything from nicknames to trips to Universal Studios! The 2026 Rookie of the Year talks about managing expectations in going from racing on Saturdays to Sundays, comparisons competing at Phoenix to World Wide Technology Raceway and the answer to the question everyone has been wondering … What’s his go-to meal at Wendy’s!

Spoiler Alert: Alex Palou wins again! Although it appeared like another classic Barber beat-down, the reigning champ shared with Kenny and Crash why it was anything but. The driver of the CGR No. 10 takes listeners through his rebound for his second win in 2026, shares how he used push-to-pass to his advantage, what his communication is like with the team throughout the race and if he’d like INDYCAR to add repeat stops to the circuit.

Ron Capps' trip back to the Freak Nation was almost as fast as his drive to another Wally in thee NHRA Arizona Nationals! The three-time Funny Car champ shares how he used SpeedFreaks mojo to overcome a wild explosion at Firebird Motorsports Park, en route to his 78th victory. Find out how he stays so sharp (and successful) at 60 years old and what it's like in the cockpit when things go up in flames.

NHRA Top Fuel rookie Maddi Gordon joined Kenny and Crash at the Lucas Oil Studio to talk about how she got the opportunity of a lifetime to drive for and be teammates with Ron Capps. The 21-year-old reveals how she got the nickname “Yawni Gordon,” and why she’s taking up shock treatment going forward. Find out what it’s like to be teammate with the legendary three-time Funny Car champion and the “grandpa advice” she failed to adhere to.

SpeedFreaks is brining the HEAT, recapping another wild weekend of motorsports mayhem! Tyler Reddick made history, joining Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott as the only drivers to win four of the first six NASCAR Cup Series races. Does this feat put him in rarified air? What does his early spell disaster for the revival of The Chase points format? Was Darlington a good race, or did stage breaks destroy it? Ron Capps is back, after riding SpeedFreaks mojo to his 78th NHRA Funny Car victory at the Arizona Nationals! Top Fuel pilot Maddi Gordon drops by the Lucas Oil Studio and INDYCAR badass Scott McLaughlin joins in on the fun, too! Full NASCAR and NHRA Arizona Nationals recap with the Freaks!

Kenny caught up with INDYCAR pilot Scott McLaughlin from the Team Penske 60th Anniversary luncheon at Phoenix Raceway to shoot the breeze about a wide range of things. Learn the difference between a NASCAR Cup Series stock car and the last two generations of Sportcars, as well as how he was able to best SVG. The driver of the “Thirsty Three” talks moving on from his disastrous attempt in the 2025 Indianapolis 500 and his punchy friendship with Bubba Wallace that keeps him grounded.

NHRA legend Ron Capps drops by the Lucas Oil Studios to reminisce with Kenny and Crash about the good old days, spanning over 25 years. From racing and riding anything with two and four wheel, to living the “Swingers” life and getting down at rock-n-roll shows, the three-time Funny Car champion has seemingly done it all! Learn how he carved his path to becoming drag racing royalty, who helped him get there, and how he’s been able to remain for over 20 years. Hear all about his gnarly punctured spleen story and how he’s been rehabbing through it to this day. This and SO MUCH MORE in this 20 minutes with the man himself.

Kenny and Crash catch up with the inaugural winner of INDYCAR’s Arlington Grand Prix, Kyle Kirkwood, to discuss what went into getting it done on the streets of the Lone Star State. Kirkwood reveals how he overcame an epidemic of pit issues across the board for Andretti Global and how he was able to hold off Alex Palou. He also dishes the dirt on new teammate Will Power and his “potty” etiquette, on top of the surprising sentiment received from the former champ following his win.

The Freaks go full throttle wrapping up another *BANGER* weekend of motorsports! INDYCAR stole the show with its inaugural race in the streets of Arlington, Texas, but did that lead to a lackluster perception of NASCAR at Las Vegas? Denny Hamlin joins the show following his emotion and record-setting win, with Cole calling live from Sin City with a ton of insight and content from the weekend. What’s the latest on a “Days of Thunder” sequel? Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Christopher Bell and AJ Allmendinger weigh in. Hear from Hamlin, Kirkwood and NHRA legend Ron Capps ahead of their return to Phoenix. Beat the Freak, the return of Kimi Raikkonen to F1 and more on this week’s SpeedFreaks!

Kenny and Crash get a quick but concise chat in with INDYCAR driver and co-owner of Rahal Ducati Moto team, Graham Rahal. He raves about his rider and rising star Kayla Yaakov, citing her importance to the future of MotoAmerica Supersport by virtue of her work ethic at such a young age.

Prior to winning his pole for at Phoenix Raceway, Joey Logano got some SpeedFreaks mojo from this conversation with Kenny and Crash at the Team Penske 60th anniversary celebration. He gives him perspective on the prestige of competing and being around “The Captain” by leading by example.