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Chasing Checkers

by 102.5 The Game

Chasing Checkers with Chase McCabe features discussion on NASCAR, IndyCar and other forms of auto racing. Based in Nashville, Chase has always had a passion for the sport and brings his insight and connections to all of you each week. Past Guests include: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott, Josef Newgarden, Helio Castroneves, Alex Palou and more! Catch the show on YouTube and hear it on 102.5 The Game: Saturdays at 11am and Sundays at 8am.

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Episodes

  1. S7 Ep4: Connor Zilisch and Michael Waltrip Join, plus All Star Weekend

    Chase is joined by Rookie Connor Zilisch and Fox Sports Analyst, Michael Waltrip. Plus, he reacts to SVG's big win at Watkins Glen. Also, it's All-Star Weekend! Who wins?

  2. S7 Ep3: Chasing Checkers - Texas Fallout + Zane Smith & Chase Briscoe

    Chase McCabe reacts to Chase Elliott's second win of the season at Texas, plus what to expect at Watkins Glen. He's also joined by Zane Smith and Chase Briscoe.

  3. S7 Ep2: Reddick Wins Daytona, Atlanta Preview, Bob Pockrass Joins

    Tyler Reddick is a Daytona 500 Champion! Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the Daytona 500 weekend and how the sport moves forward post lawsuit. Fox Sport's racing reporter, Bob Pockrass joins the show and Chase gets you set for Atlanta.

  4. S7 Ep1: Season Debut! Daytona 500 Baby!

    Chasing Checkers is Back! Chase McCabe gets you set for the Daytona 500, plus Tim Catalfamo from MRN joins the show from Daytona. Can Kyle Busch win his first Great American Race? We discuss!

  5. S6 Ep7: Pocono Reaction, Atlanta Preview + Fairgrounds & MCGP

    Chase McCabe reacts to Chase Briscoe's win at Pocono in the NASCAR Cup Series as well as Alex Palou's continued dominance in IndyCar. He's joined by Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway GM Anthony Tate and Music City Grand Prix President Anne Fischgrund.

  6. S6 Ep6: Todd Gilliland, Joe Williams and What's Next for Mexico City

    Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the Cup Series first visit to Mexico City, plus he's joined by fellow Nashville Superspeedway Track Announcer, Joe Williams and drive Todd Gilliland.

  7. Ross Chastain at Nashville Superspeedway

    Ross Chastain caught up with Chase McCabe before the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville.

  8. S6 Ep5: Ryan Blaney + Alex Bowman + Nashville Superspeedway

    Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Ross Chastain's win in the Coke 600 at Charlotte. He's also joined in studio by Ryan Blaney and chats with Alex Bowman and Nashville Superspeedway's Katie Myers.

  9. Podcast Exclusive: Ryan Blaney in Studio

    NASCAR Driver Ryan Blaney joined Chase McCabe and Big Joe Dubin in studio on their show to talk about the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.

  10. S6 Ep4: All-Star Reaction + Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece & Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Join

    It's a PACKED show this week as Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Christopher Bell's big All-Star win. He also discusses the big IndyCar penalties with Team Penske and is joined by drivers Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

  11. Podcast Exclusive: Ross Chastain 051625

    Ross Chastain joins on his way to North Wilksboro Speedway for All-Star Weekend.

  12. S6 Ep3: Kansas Reaction, All-Star Preview + Bubba Wallace Joins

    Chase McCabe gives his reaction to Kyle Larson's dominant win at Kansas and looks at IndyCar's race from the Indy Grand Prix. You'll also hear a conversation with driver, Bubba Wallace.

  13. S6 Ep2: Texas Reaction + Ross Chastain Joins

    This week's episode dives into Joey Logano's win at Texas and the announcement that championship weekend would return to the Homestead Miami Speedway. Plus, Chase went to the Gibson Garage as Nashville Superspeedway unveiled their 2025 Gibson Trophy Guitars for race weekend. Drivers Ross…

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  14. S6 Ep1: The Return! Dega Reaction + Fairgrounds

    Chasing Checkers is BACK! Chase McCabe reacts to all the drama at Talladega, plus a conversation with NASCAR on Fox's Jamie Little. He also talks Nashville Fairgrounds with GM, Anthony Tate.

  15. S5 Ep22: NASCAR in Nashville Special

    Chase is live at the NASCAR Awards. He talks to Darrell Waltrip, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Alex Bowman, Kyle Larson and more!

  16. S5 Ep21: Austin Cindric and Bobby Labonte Join

    Drivers Austin Cindric and Bobby Labonte join the show.

  17. S5 Ep20: Ty Dillon, Ally 400 Reax & More

    It's a packed show with Ty Dillon, Simon Pagenaud & Conor Daly.

  18. S5 Ep19: Denny Hamlin & Josh Berry

    It was a big weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Chase McCabe talked with Denny Hamlin and Josh Berry.

  19. S5 Ep18: Special NSS Show: Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier & More

    Chase is joined by drivers Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier & Clay Greenfield.

  20. S5 Ep17: Graham Rahal & Chris Buescher Join

    Chase breaks down the Coke 600 and Indy 500 and also talks to Graham Rahal & Chris Buescher.

  21. S5 Ep16: Kurt Busch, Josef Newgarden and Memorial Day Double!

    NASCAR messed up the end of the All Star, Chase discusses, plus he talks to Kurt Busch. Josef Newgarden also speaks on the Indy 500.

  22. S5 Ep15: What's next for 23XI? Erik Moses Joins

    Kurt Busch wins at Kansas for 23XI. How can they keep building? Also, Nashville Superspeedway President Erik Moses joins.

  23. S5 Ep14: Chris Buescher Joins, Darlington Fallout

    Driver Chris Buescher joins the show, plus Chase gives his thoughts on Logano's move on Byron at Darlington.

  24. S5 Ep13: William Byron & Chase Briscoe Join

    Drivers William Byron and Chase Briscoe join the show as Chase reacts to Dover and talks Darlington, plus racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds.

  25. S5 Ep12: William Byron talks Nashville Fairgrounds and Darlington

    William Byron will be racing this weekend at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in the Super Late Models. He also talks his season to this point and racing at Darlington on Sunday.

  26. S5 Ep11: Dover Set Up

    Trackhouse does it again! Chase breaks down Talladega and gets you set for Dover.

  27. S5 Ep10: Bristol Fallout & Talladega!

    This week, Chase reacts to Kyle Busch's win at Bristol on the dirt, plus Talladega Superspeedway President Brian Crichton and Fox Sports' Kaitlyn Vincie both join the show.

  28. S5 Ep9: Bristol Dirt Baby! Martinsville Fallout

    Chase previews the Bristol Dirt Race and is joined once again by Ross Chastain to discuss the changes for this year's event, plus Chase gives his thoughts on William Byron's win at Martinsville.

  29. S5 Ep8: Ross Chastain, Justin Marks & Kevin Harvick

    It's a LOADED show this week. Chase McCabe is joined by last week's winner, Ross Chastain and his car owner, Justin Marks. Plus, Kevin Harvick also joins to talk about the next gen car and more.

  30. S5 Ep7: Atlanta Fall Out, Steve Post Joins & COTA!

    Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the New Atlanta with the New Car, plus Steve Post of MRN joins the show. Chase also previews COTA and what racing with the new car on a road course will mean.

  31. S5 Ep6: Chase Briscoe wins, Ty Dillon joins and New Atlanta

    Chase Briscoe becomes the 200th winner in the Cup series, Chase McCabe reacts to Phoenix. Plus, Ty Dillon joins the show and Chase previews the new look Atlanta Motor Speedway.

  32. S5 Ep5: Daytona 500 Fall out, Kevin Harvick joins

    Chase McCabe recaps his experience at the Daytona 500 after rookie Austin Cindric won the Great American Race. Also, Kevin Harvick joins the show.

  33. S5 Ep4: Live at Daytona Day 2: Ross Chastain & Greg Biffle

    Chase McCabe chats with Steve Post, Greg Biffle, Ross Chastain, the Thunderbirds and Nashville Super Speedway President Erik Moses.

  34. S5 Ep3: Live from Daytona Day 1

    Chase McCabe chats with Ryan McGee, Steve Post, AJ Allmendinger, Clay Greenfield and more!

  35. S5 Ep2: Busch Clash Fallout & Austin Cindric Joins

    It was an exciting weekend from the LA Coliseum as the Busch Light Clash was deemed a success. Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on that, plus he's joined by driver Austin Cindric.

  36. S5 Ep1: Season Premiere: Joey Logano & Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

    Season 5 of Chasing Checkers is here! Chase McCabe talks Next Gen car and how it will debut in the Busch Light Clash. Plus, Drivers Joey Logano and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. join the show.

  37. S4 Ep34: Season Finale

    Chase traveled to Phoenix for the Championship 4 Race. Hear from Steve O'Donnell and several drivers including the 2021 Champion, Kyle Larson.

  38. S4 Ep33: Championship 4 Preview

    Chase previews the Championship weekend from Phoenix.

  39. S4 Ep32: Kansas, John Roberts & the Code

    John Roberts of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio joins, Chase McCabe previews Kansas and talks about the driver code.

  40. S4 Ep31: William Byron, Steve Letarte and Matt Jaskol all join

    A LOADED show this week... Drivers William Byron and Matt Jaskol join along with NASCAR on NBC's Steve Letarte.

  41. S4 Ep30: 2022 Schedule, Chase's '23 Schedule & Brad Keselowski Joins

    The 2022 Cup Series Schedule is out! Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on it while also unveiling his proposed 2023 Schedule. Could it happen? Driver Brad Keselowski also joins the show to talk Bristol and his new ride with Roush.

  42. S4 Ep29: Christopher Bell, Richmond and 911

    Chase McCabe looks back on Denny Hamlin's win at Darlington and gets into Kyle Busch's actions in the garage. Christopher Bell joins the show and Chase reflects on 9/11/01.

  43. S4 Ep28: Playoff Preview Show

    Chase McCabe previews the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. You'll hear from all 16 drivers as the stage is set for the final 10 races of the season.

  44. S4 Ep27: Erik Jones, Josh Berry & Tim Dugger

    It's a big show with drivers Erik Jones and Josh Berry, plus country music star Tim Dugger. Chase McCabe also recaps the Indy Road Course and Berry's big announcement this week.

  45. S4 Ep27: Xfinity Driver Josh Berry

    JR Motorsports announced that Hendersonville, TN's Josh Berry would run a full time schedule in the Xfinity car next year after a successful part time schedule. He also got into racing in the truck series, Nashville Fairgrounds and support from Dale Jr.

  46. S4 Ep26: MCGP Recap, Larson Back in Victory Lane & Indy!

    The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix was a success, Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the event and what is to come. Kyle Larson wins at the Glen for his 5th of the season, what does this mean for the points battle? Plus, IndyCar/NASCAR double at Indy.

  47. S4 Ep25: The Grand Prix is Here! Scott Borchetta, Martin Truex Jr., Takuma Sato & Kurt Busch

    It's a LOADED two hour edition of the show. Chase McCabe chats with Big Machine President and CEO, Scott Borchetta as well as two time Indy 500 Champ, Takuma Sato and NASCAR drivers Martin Truex Jr & Kurt Busch.

  48. S4 Ep24: Music City Grand Prix-View Show

    Chase McCabe hosts this look at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix! It features President Chris Parker, driver Takuma Sato & Trans Am driver Steven Lustig.

  49. S4 Ep23: Josef Newgarden, Graham Rahal & Santino Ferrucci

    This week Chase chats with 3 different IndyCar drivers ahead of next week's Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.

  50. IndyCar driver Santino Ferrucci

    He drives in both IndyCar and NASCAR Xfinity and discusses the challenges of doing both, but how much fun it is as well.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Chasing Checkers with Chase McCabe features discussion on NASCAR, IndyCar and other forms of auto racing. Based in Nashville, Chase has always had a passion for the sport and brings his insight and connections to all of you each week. Past Guests include: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott, Josef Newgarden, Helio Castroneves, Alex Palou and more! Catch the show on YouTube and hear it on 102.5 The Game: Saturdays at 11am and Sundays at 8am.

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