Pocono Weekend 25' Interviews; Sammy Smith and Kaden Honeycutt
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Release Date: 06/26/2025
Bristol Baby!! Interview with Treyten Lapcevich
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It’s Bristol, baby! NASCAR heads to Tennessee for a jam-packed weekend under the lights. Thursday kicks off with a thrilling ARCA and Trucks doubleheader—watch for the Brent Crews vs. Butterbean Queen showdown, plus Bobby Dale Earnhardt’s return to ARCA action. The Truck Series playoffs continue—can Corey Heim make it four wins in a row, or will another contender steal the spotlight? Friday belongs to Xfinity, where Zilisch Mania has taken over. Will the No. 88 make it five straight victories—a feat never achieved in Xfinity—or can veterans like Almirola or Allgaier spoil the...
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Gateway- Interview with Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
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The NASCAR action heads to Gateway in St. Louis, where the mile-and-a-quarter track hosts a packed weekend! The Xfinity Series takes center stage for its final regular season race—with three playoff spots still open, who will punch their ticket to Bristol? Meanwhile, the Cup Series rolls into Gateway for the second race of the playoffs. With Chase Briscoe already locked into the Round of 12 thanks to his Darlington victory, can another playoff contender seal the deal with a win here? This episode features an exclusive interview with Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., plus Yellow...
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Southern 500 Weekend- Interview with Daniel Hemric
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As summer winds down and Labor Day weekend arrives, NASCAR action is just heating up! The Cup and Truck Series kick off their playoffs at Darlington, where the Southern 500 stands tall as one of the sport’s crown jewels and a true end-of-summer tradition. Over on the West Coast, the Xfinity Series takes on the Portland road course, while the ARCA Menards Series goes dirt racing at the historic DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. We’ll break down the big storylines: ARCA: A three-way battle brews between Brent Crews, Max Reaves, and Brenden Queen. Xfinity: Connor Zilisch continues to fight...
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Daytona Summer- Interview with Ryan Ellis
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As the summer heat rolls into late August, the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to Daytona for their second stop of the year. A lot has changed since we first roared into the season at the 500, and the storylines are hotter than ever. I got into town late Thursday and was trackside Friday, ready to take it all in. For the Xfinity Series, Daytona marks the third-to-last race of the regular season. Connor Zilisch makes his comeback after his collarbone injury, with Parker Kligerman on standby if needed. Meanwhile, RCR’s Jesse Love and Austin Hill are looking to strike. Over in the Cup...
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Richmond Winners featuring Austin Dillon
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It’s a high-stakes weekend on Splash of Gas as Dave dives into the playoff crunch for both the NASCAR Truck Series and Cup Series at Richmond! With the postseason looming, the pressure is on and there's no room for error. In the Truck Series, the drama intensifies: 🚚 Halmar-Friesen Racing won’t pursue a playoff waiver for Stewart Friesen. 🏁 Jake Garcia clings to the final playoff spot—can Ben Rhodes, the two-time champ, bump him out? 🤯 Or will a surprise winner punch their ticket to the playoffs in dramatic fashion? On the Cup side, time is running out for bubble drivers: ⚠️...
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The Glen plus Richmond preview; Interview with Matt Gould
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To upstate New York NASCAR goes, and Watkins Glen delivers once again with a jam-packed weekend of high-speed, high-drama road course action! From ARCA to the Cup Series, every division brought the fire on the lefts and rights of The Glen. 🏁 ARCA: Can Butterbean Queen find redemption after Lime Rock? Or will Elon Day and Brent Crews steal the spotlight and the trophy? 🛻 Truck Series: The garage is buzzing after Kaden Honeycutt’s sudden exit from Niece Motorsports. Connor Zilisch jumps in, while Honeycutt finds a new home at Young’s Motorsports. The dominoes are falling fast—what...
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Cornfield Racing: Interview with Carson Kvapil
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This week, we're revving up and heading to Iowa Speedway, where the ARCA, Xfinity, and Cup Series all roll into town for a full-throttle weekend in the Midwest! From a track that's been a proving ground since 2007 to hosting its second-ever Cup race, it's time to see who rises in the heart of corn country. 🏁 ARCA – It’s a budding rivalry worth watching: Brent Crews vs. Brenden “Butterbean” Queen. Every time they hit the track, sparks fly. Will Iowa be the site of another classic showdown? 🚀 Xfinity Series – The sensation Connor Zilisch has taken the field by storm—but can he...
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IRP to Indy: Interview with John Hunter Nemechek
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What a wild weekend out in Indiana! In this jam-packed episode of Splash of Gas, Dave breaks down all the racing action across the Hoosier State — from short track chaos at Indianapolis Raceway Park to the historic thunder of the Brickyard 400 at the big track! 🔥 Friday Night Fights at IRP We kick off with ARCA and Truck Series under the lights at IRP. After dominating at Dover, can Butterbean Queen keep the streak alive and snag win #5? Or will Brent Crews or Isabella Robusto rise to the occasion? In the Truck Series, it’s crunch time — just three races left in the regular season....
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IRP Preview: Interview with Isabella Robusto
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In this episode, we’re joined by a fast-rising name in the world of stock car racing — Isabella Robusto, driver of the No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports in the ARCA Menards Series. Isabella talks us through her incredible journey in motorsports, beginning with go-karts and working her way through Bandoleros, Legends, Late Models, and now ARCA. She reflects on how each step has shaped her as a driver and prepared her for the challenges of racing at the professional level. We dive into her breakout performance at the 2022 South Carolina 400, where she landed on the...
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Monster Mile; Interview with Justin Haley
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What a hot, wet, and wild weekend it was in Dover! All three major series—ARCA, Xfinity, and Cup—brought the action, and Splash of Gas was on the ground all day Saturday to catch it all. In this episode, Dave breaks down the biggest storylines and on-track drama from the Monster Mile. 🏁 ARCA: After nearly a month off from oval action, the ARCA Menards Series roared back to life. Brent Crews, Brenden "Butterbean" Queen, and NJ native Lavar Scott squared off in an electric battle on Dover’s high banks. 🚀 Xfinity: Joe Gibbs Racing had owned Dover the past two years—but did another...
info_outlineWhat a wild ride in the Pocono Mountains! In this action-packed episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert, we’re bringing you behind the scenes from an unforgettable weekend at the track. Splash of Gas proudly sponsored the #74 Truck and Xfinity entries for Mike Harmon Racing, with Dawson Cram behind the wheel. We were in the pits, through tech inspection, practice, qualifying, and the races – and yes, Dawson even finished ahead of Chase Elliott in Stage 1 of the Xfinity race!
We break down all the on-track action from Pocono – Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup – and look back at the wild 3-overtime Truck finish in Michigan. Chase Elliott returns to Xfinity duty in the #17, and Dale Jr steps away while Mardy Lindley serves a one-race penalty, leaving Connor Zilisch and the 88 team in new hands.
Plus, exclusive interviews with 2024 Snowball Derby champ Cayden Honeycutt and Junior Motorsports’ own Sammy Smith. And don't worry – we’ve got even more garage chat content coming in Pocono 2.0, featuring conversations with Jeb and Harrison Burton, Brennan Poole, Matt DiBenedetto, the Gray brothers, and more.
We also hit on ARCA at Elko – could Max Reeves or Brenden “Butterbean” Queen take over after Treyten Lapcevich’s dominant Berlin run?
Wrap it up with Yellow Flag / Green Flag debates, and Dave’s race predictions for Lime Rock and Atlanta Motor Speedway.
It’s all here, and it’s all gas – no brakes.