Kansas 2.0 Playoff Edition- Interview with Sam Mayer
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Release Date: 10/03/2025
Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert
Just like that, folks — we are officially in the first NASCAR race week of 2026. Yes, it’s only the Clash, but Cup cars will be on track this week at the Madhouse, Bowman Gray Stadium, for the second year in a row. There’s still plenty of racing action to break down. The Rolex 24 at Daytona took over the road course this past weekend, with NASCAR talent Connor Zilisch and AJ Allmendinger taking on the famed 24-hour marathon. Discussions with Dave keeps you up to date on all the latest NASCAR off-track news, plus yellow-flag/green-flag moments from the Rolex 24. We also sit down for an...
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Just like that, the Chili Bowl Nationals have wrapped up after a long, action-packed week of racing! Some of the top NASCAR and dirt racing talent in the world left it all on the line in Oklahoma. Drivers in the mix included Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Ricky Thornton Jr., Sheldon Creed, Kaylee Bryson, recent Tulsa Shootout winner Jonathan Beason, Briggs Danner, Steven Snyder Jr., Cale Coons, Blake Hahn, Emerson Axsom, and many more. And the racing didn’t stop there! The CARS Tour West kicked off its season, with Keelan Harvick, William Sawalich, Kevin...
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The light of Daytona is finally visible at the end of the offseason tunnel! Teams are back in full force, grinding in the garages as the countdown to a new NASCAR season continues. We’ve got you covered with all the latest NASCAR offseason news, and there’s still plenty of racing action to keep the momentum rolling. This week, we recap the Allentown Indoor Races, then shift our focus to a massive preview of the Chili Bowl Nationals — the 40th running of “The World’s Greatest Midget Race.” The best dirt racers on the planet will take on the legendary Chili Bowl stage in Tulsa,...
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What a time in Tulsa for the Shootout — the true Mecca of the Micros! Some of the biggest names in racing packed the building, including Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Brexton Busch, Blake Hahn, Brent Crews, Wyatt Miller, Ricky Thornton Jr., Briggs Danner, Steven Snyder Jr., and many more, all battling for the coveted Golden Driller Trophy. On this episode, we recap and review all the racing action from Oklahoma, plus break down Yellow Flag / Green Flag from the weekend. That’s not all: Discussions with Dave covers all the latest NASCAR news Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Interview...
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On this episode, we preview the legendary Tulsa Shootout! Racers from across the country pack the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the best dirt talent in the nation goes head-to-head across multiple classes, all chasing the coveted Golden Driller Trophy. Notable drivers in the field include: Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Brexton Busch, Christopher Bell, Brent Crews, Wyatt Miller, Ricky Thornton Jr., Briggs Danner, Steven Snyder Jr., and many more — all ready to battle it out inside the building. That’s not all! Discussions with Dave breaks down all the latest NASCAR offseason news Paint...
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Week 8 of the NASCAR offseason is here! Christmas has come and gone, 2026 is right around the corner — but the racing action hasn’t slowed down one bit. We’ve got two episodes this week to keep you covered! In episode one, we break down all the latest NASCAR offseason news and updates. Episode two shifts gears as we preview the “Mecca of the Micros” — the Tulsa Shootout, one of the biggest grassroots racing events of the year. Plus: Paint Scheme of the Week NASCAR History Time Exclusive Splash of Gas interview with Carson Ware, as he opens up about his off-track battles, his return...
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It’s officially 48 days until the most wonderful time of the year — when cars and trucks hit the asphalt at Daytona! As we grind through Week 7 of the NASCAR offseason, there’s 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 — plus much more from around the racing world. Before we wrap things up, Merry...
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As we enter Week 6 of the NASCAR offseason, on-track action may be cooling off a bit — but there’s 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.
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Snowball Derby week did not disappoint — 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...
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It’s officially Snowball Derby Week — 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 we’re 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 doesn’t stop there — the Snowflake 125 on Saturday features top talents like Luke Baldwin,...
info_outlineNASCAR 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, the Cup Series intensity continues to rise with every lap as drivers battle for their playoff lives.
This week’s episode also features an interview with Sam Mayer, Fast Davey’s bets, Yellow Flag / Green Flag, in-depth discussions with Dave, plus predictions for Toledo and the Charlotte Roval. All that and more on this jam-packed episode of Splash of Gas with Dave Weichert!