NASCAR Offseason Week 1 - All American 400 recap featuring Dawson Sutton
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
We’re just one week into the 14-week NASCAR offseason — but there’s 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 doesn’t 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 week’s...
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Phoenix Championship- Interview with Jesse Love
Splash 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 it’s been. Incredible storylines, unforgettable races, and championship dreams all coming down to this final weekend. With one last race for each series — Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup — the Championship 4 drivers crank it up one final time in 2025 to chase the titles they’ve fought for all year! Storylines heading into Phoenix: Truck Series: Can anyone catch Corey Heim? He’s chasing history with the most wins in a single Truck season. Will defending champ Ty Majeski spoil the party?...
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Phoenix Championship Weekend Preview- Interview with Carson Kvapil
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
It’s that exciting — yet bittersweet — time of year when the NASCAR season comes to a close. The racing’s been incredible, the memories unforgettable, and now it all comes down to Phoenix! Three series, four drivers each, and one last shot at glory. In Trucks, can Corey Heim cap off a historic season of domination, or will underdogs Ankrum or Honeycutt pull off a championship upset? Over in Xfinity, young phenom Connor Zilisch looks to seal the deal on an unbelievable double-digit win season. And in the Cup Series, with Team Penske out of the mix, will it be Joe Gibbs Racing or...
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Martinsville Fall '25- Garage chats with Carson Hocevar and Mason Maggio
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Back in the studio after an incredible fall weekend in Martinsville! Splash of Gas was on the ground in Southern Virginia all weekend long, bringing you live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and all the action from the paperclip. You could feel the tension in the pits — playoff drivers from all three series were laser-focused, and the atmosphere was electric. Storylines for the weekend: Trucks: Corey Heim punched his ticket weeks ago, but behind him it’s chaos — just 20 points separate 2nd through 6th, with veterans Daniel Hemric and Grant Enfinger in must-win mode. Who’s heading to...
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Dega Part 2- Interview with Corey Day
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
There was so much action at Talladega we had to make two episodes this week! In this one, we’re diving into all the Cup Series chaos from last weekend’s race. With only two races left before the championship in Phoenix, playoff drivers are running out of time to turn things around — or risk watching their title hopes fade away. We’ve got Yellow Flag / Green Flag, Fast Davey’s Bets, Predictions for Martinsville, Paint Scheme of the Week, and an exclusive interview with Hendrick Motorsports development driver Corey Day — plus plenty more from the world of NASCAR! Don’t miss this...
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Dega Recap Part 1- Interview with Jeese Love
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Still hard to believe there are only two races left in the NASCAR season — but what a weekend it was at Talladega! All three series — Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup — put on a show for the second race in the Round of 8. Huge shoutout to Mike Harmon Racing for carrying the Splash of Gas stickers on both the No. 74 Truck and Xfinity car — big thanks to Caleb Costner and Carson Ware! This week we’re doubling up with two episodes packed with exclusive Splash of Gas coverage. Storylines for the weekend: Trucks: After Corey Heim locked in his spot at Phoenix at the Roval, will another playoff...
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Vegas Fall 2025- Interview with Bayley Currey
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Viva Las Vegas! The NASCAR Playoffs roll into Sin City as both the Xfinity and Cup Series head west for the second time this season! With just four races remaining, Vegas marks the first race of the Round of 8 — and the first chance for drivers to lock themselves into the Championship 4 in Phoenix. Storylines to watch: Xfinity Series: It’s a Chevy-heavy playoff field — can JR Motorsports dominate with Allgaier and Zilisch leading the charge, or will Brandon Jones, the lone Toyota contender, steal the spotlight? Cup Series: The Round of 8 is set — can the Joe Gibbs Racing trio of Bell,...
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Playoff Roval- Interview with Austin Green
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
As fall settles in, the racing action is only heating up! All three NASCAR national series head to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, where every turn could mean the difference between advancing or going home. Both the Xfinity and Cup Series face high-stakes cutoff races, while the Truck Series kicks off the Round of 8, offering the first shot to lock into the Championship 4. Over in Toledo, the ARCA Menards Series closes out its season — can Butterbean Queen seal the deal and end the year as champion? We’ll break down all the storylines from a packed weekend: ARCA: Season finale drama...
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Kansas 2.0 Playoff Edition- Interview with Sam Mayer
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
NASCAR heads back to the heartland for the second trip to Kansas this season! The Cup Series and Xfinity Series push deeper into the playoffs as drivers on the bubble fight to survive—or fall short under the pressure. The ARCA Menards Series is also in action at Kansas, closing in on the end of their season. Can Butterbean Queen seal the deal on a championship, or will Lavar Scott close the gap with just two races to go? In Xfinity, it’s the second race of the Round of 12—after Aric Almirola shocked the field in Bristol, will a playoff driver finally lock into the Round of 8? Meanwhile,...
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NHMS- Interviews with Riley Herbst and Mason Massey
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
What a wicked time up north for New England’s only NASCAR weekend! On this episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert, we were on track throughout the weekend bringing you every bit of the action. The Truck Series hit center stage with their playoff cutoff race — could Jake Garcia and Chandler Smith fight their way in, or would bubble drivers Rajah Caruth and Kaden Honeycutt hold their ground? Meanwhile, the Cup Series kicked off the Round of 12. With four drivers already eliminated after Bristol, the remaining contenders left it all out there battling for the lobster trophy. That...
info_outlineAs 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 Series, it’s the last chance for drivers to punch their ticket into the playoffs before the Round of 16 begins at Darlington. Who will rise to the occasion—and who will come up short?
I’ll be on track all weekend long, bringing you every bit of the action. Plus:
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An interview with Xfinity driver Ryan Ellis
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Yellow Flag / Green Flag
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Fast Davey’s Bets
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Discussions with Dave
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Predictions for DuQuoin, Portland, and Darlington
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And so much more!
Big shoutout to JR Pine from Alloy and Optum for the incredible hospitality this weekend—much appreciated!