The Glen plus Richmond preview; Interview with Matt Gould
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Release Date: 08/15/2025
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Itās officially 48 days until the most wonderful time of the year ā when cars and trucks hit the asphalt at Daytona! As we grind through Week 7 of the NASCAR offseason, thereās still plenty of news, storylines, and racing talk to keep us rolling. On this episode, we bring you Yellow Flag / Green Flag moments from each series throughout the season, Discussions with Dave breaking down the latest NASCAR news and updates, Paint Scheme of the Week, NASCAR History Time, and an interview with driver Jake Finch ā plus much more from around the racing world. Before we wrap things up, Merry...
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
As we enter Week 6 of the NASCAR offseason, on-track action may be cooling off a bit ā but thereās still plenty happening across the racing world. This episode features exciting interviews with Track Enterprises President & CEO Bob Sargent, followed by NASCAR Cup Series driver AJ Allmendinger. Plus, Discussions with Dave keeps you fully up to speed on the latest Silly Season moves and NASCAR news, along with Paint Scheme of the Week, NASCAR History Time, and much more. We touch upon the very sad news of the passing of Greg Biffle, his family and all invovled. Rest in peace to all.
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Snowball Derby week did not disappoint ā even with Mother Nature throwing a wrench into the schedule! Weather shuffled the plans, shortened practice sessions, and led to some late nights, but in the end, all the racing got in and it was well worth it. The best Pro and Super Late Model drivers in the country made their annual trip to Pensacola for one of the biggest short-track events of the year. Saturday night featured the Snowflake 125, where Kaden Honeycutt, Luke Baldwin, Tristen McKee, Matt Craig, and others battled it out in the Pro Late Model ranks. Then Sunday turned the spotlight to...
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Itās officially Snowball Derby Week ā the biggest stage in all of late model racing! The best drivers in the country are converging on Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL, and weāre fired up for 300 laps of pure drama coming this Sunday afternoon. Some of the biggest names from NASCAR and short-track racing are entered: Kyle Busch, Ty Majeski, Kaden Honeycutt, Cole Butcher, Stephen Nasse, Derek Thorn, Bubba Pollard, Noah Gragson, and many more ready to rumble on the short track. The star power doesnāt stop there ā the Snowflake 125 on Saturday features top talents like Luke Baldwin,...
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
It may have been chilly, but the action was red-hot at Wall Stadium Speedway for the 52nd running of the Turkey Derby! The best modified drivers from the region ā plus talent from national tours ā packed the high-banked Jersey Shore short track for a two-day showdown. Tyler Truex, Jimmy and James Blewitt, Luke and Jack Baldwin, Max Zachem, Andy Jankowiak, Matt Hirschman, Andrew Krause, and many more were ready to put everything on the line. Saturday nightās 150-lap Tour Modified feature headlined the weekend with $15,000 on the line! But the Turkey Derby wasnāt the only show in town....
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Week 3 of the NASCAR offseason rolls on, and weāre already dropping our second episode of the week ā because the racing / NASCAR world simply refuses to slow down! Discussions with Dave dives into the latest waves of Silly Season news, setting the stage as teams continue to shuffle and strategize. Then we shift gears to a full Turkey Derby preview and predictions for Wall Stadium Speedway, where NASCAR names like Andy Jankowiak, Patrick Emerling, and Luke Baldwin will square off against some of New Jerseyās fiercest modified talent ā Tyler Truex, Blake Barney, Jimmy Blewitt, James...
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Weāve rolled into Week 3 of the NASCAR offseason, but the racing world clearly didnāt get the memo ā because the action is full throttle. In fact, thereās so much going on that weāre dropping TWO episodes this week! The spotlight turns to Florence Motor Speedway for the South Carolina 400, where some of the East Coastās fiercest Late Model talent ā Lanie Buice, Connor Jones, Connor Hall, Cade Brown, Caden Kvapil, Doug Barnes Jr., and plenty more ā packed into the tight 0.4-mile bullring for a showdown. And the entry list wasnāt just stacked with short-track stars: Carson...
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Not that weāre countingā¦but weāre rolling into Week 2 of the 14-week NASCAR offseason ā and the racing action is far from slowing down. Super Late Models take center stage at New Smyrna for the Florida Governorās Cup, featuring top-tier talent like Stephen Nasse, Max Reaves, Chase Pinsonneault, Cole Butcher, and many more. Weāll break down all the action from that event and the rest of the busy short-track weekend. Thereās also plenty of new Silly Season news to dig into as teams shuffle, reset, and reload for 2026. Plus: Discussions with Dave, Paint Scheme of the Week, NASCAR...
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Weāre just one week into the 14-week NASCAR offseason ā but thereās still plenty to talk about! NASCAR wrapped up the 2025 season in style with its end-of-year awards in Arizona on Tuesday night, officially putting a bow on an incredible year. But racing doesnāt stop there! The ASA All-Star Tour is set for its season finale, the All American 400, this Sunday with a stacked lineup featuring Derek Kraus, Chase Pinsonnault, Max Reaves, Stephen Nasse, Derek Thorn, and more. Plus, NASCAR drivers are staying busy at the Krush 250 from South Boston and the Fall Brawl at Hickory. This weekās...
info_outlineSplash of Gas with Dave Weichert
From the roar of Daytona in February to the final laps under the desert sun in Phoenix, what a season itās been. Incredible storylines, unforgettable races, and championship dreams all coming down to this final weekend. With one last race for each series ā Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup ā the Championship 4 drivers crank it up one final time in 2025 to chase the titles theyāve fought for all year! Storylines heading into Phoenix: Truck Series: Can anyone catch Corey Heim? Heās chasing history with the most wins in a single Truck season. Will defending champ Ty Majeski spoil the party?...
info_outlineTo 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.
š ARCA: Can Butterbean Queen find redemption after Lime Rock? Or will Elon Day and Brent Crews steal the spotlight and the trophy?
š» Truck Series: The garage is buzzing after Kaden Honeycuttās sudden exit from Niece Motorsports. Connor Zilisch jumps in, while Honeycutt finds a new home at Youngās Motorsports. The dominoes are falling fastāwhat does it all mean for Watkins Glen?
š Xfinity: The SVG-Zilisch rivalry is heating up! After two straight road course clashes, who will take the edge in Round 3?
š Cup Series: Just three races left before the playoffs, and the tension is real. Can SVG keep his road course crown, or will someone rise to stop the Kiwi king?
š¤ Plus, a special interview with Truck Series driver Matt Gould, and all your favorites:
-
š Yellow Flag / Green Flag
-
š° Fast Daveyās Bets
-
š® Predictions for the Springfield Mile & Richmond
-
š§ Daveās takes on some very unexpected storylines from the weekend
Strap ināthis oneās packed tighter than a restart at The Glen. All that and more on this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!