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Hauler Talk
by NASCAR
NASCAR’s new podcast takes you inside the sport like never before. Mike Forde, Managing Director Racing Communication, Amanda Ellis, Sr. Director Racing Communications & Nate Ryan, NASCAR.com Journalist offer fans a closer look at what happens behind the scenes, from rule changes to officiating decisions, logistics, and broadcasting. The goal is to provide fans with insights into the organizational side of sport and highlight the often unseen but crucial aspects that make race weekends possible. We also will have interviews with insiders, executives, journalists, and more.
Episodes
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Penalty for Zane Smith after Phoenix
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the Zane Smith penalty that he received after hitting Carson Hocevar after the race in Phoenix, what happens when you get a penalty, and how the appeal process works. They also discussed the penalty mix up at the end of the race between the 7 and 97, allowing brake...
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700 Miles Of Racing In Charlotte
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the 700 mile doubleheader at Charlotte with the Cup series running the Bank of America 400 and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series running the Blue Cross NC 300 after rain cancelled Saturday's on-track activities. They explained the logistics of running two races in one…
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No Caution For Denny Hamlin?
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss why no caution was called during stage 1 when Denny Hamlin spun off of turn 4. They also discussed Tyler Reddick spinning quickly towards pit road at the end of the race, Brandon Jones disqualification following the O'Reilly series race on Saturday and looking ahead…
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Big Penalties After Regional Fight at Martinsville
A big fight at Martinsville Speedway following the end of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race resulted in multiple suspensions and fines for those involved. Mike and Nate discuss the thinking and process behind these penalties after a light week in Kansas. Then joining Mike and Nate…
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No Fines for Ryan Blaney or Carson Hocevar
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss all aspects of the on- and off-track drama between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney, including why no fines were handed down to either driver or their crew members for the post race fight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Changes to Wet Weather Procedure
This week Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the newly announced changes to the wet weather tire procedure that goes into effect this weekend at Bristol. They also discuss the multiple brake failures at Gateway, the ongoing feud between William Sawalich and Corey Day, and then is joined by the Vice...
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Explaining The Qualifying Metric
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the "squirrely" qualifying metric that set the field after practice and qualifying was rained out on Saturday. They also talked about the weather impacts on Sunday, moving up the race 10 minutes, and the short red flag during the race. Other hot topics in Darlington...
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Caution Flags at Daytona
Mike, Nate, and Amanda break down why the caution was thrown when it was at the end of the Daytona race, the performance of the new superspeedway package, and behind the scenes of Chase media day and pulling back the curtain of last week's Carson Hocevar press release. See Privacy Policy at...
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The 2027 Schedule Is Here
Mike, Nate and Amanda sat down with Vice President of Market Development and Strategic Scheduling Julie Giese to discuss her process of putting the 2027 National Series schedule together. We'll see the return of the August Bristol night race, Richmond as the Chase opener, the Truck series at...
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Pump The Brakes On New Penalties
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the Toyota brake issue at Iowa and recount why the 11 team was not able to change their brake pads before the race, what would've allowed them to change parts and what would've happened if they had changed them without permission. They also preview the Richmond race...
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Caution Flag Changes
Mike, Nate and Amanda hold an emergency meeting to discuss NASCAR's announcement of the new caution flag procedure at the end of stages and answer fan questions from social media. The new caution procedure will start at Iowa Speedway and will continue through the end of the 2026 season. See…
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Carson Kvapil's Brickyard Burnout
STAY OFF THE YARD OF BRICKS was the message that got sent to drivers before the race weekend but Carson Kvapil forgot after his first career O'Reilly Series win. Mike and Nate are without Amanda this week as they discuss the burnout on the bricks, the Corey Heim and Carson Hocevar rivalry Noah...
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No Regular Season Champion
Mike, Nate, and Amanda recap the action from North Wilkesboro which held it's first points race in 30 years. They talk about Joey Logano's dominant win, Daniel Suárez avoiding a commitment box violation an increase in practice time and moving away from a regular season champion. See Privacy…
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Below the Double Painted Lines
Mike, Nate and Amanda have a lengthy discussion about Bubba Wallace's penalty after he passed below the double painted line on the last lap of Sunday night's (or Monday morning's) race at EchoPark Speedway causing him to go from second to 29th in the running order. Afterwards they talked about…
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SVG vs Austin Hill in Chicago
Mike, Nate, and Amanda are back for another episode after NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway. They talked about the Shane van Gisbergen vs Austin Hill incident, the Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith wreck, and the action NASCAR is going to take to address them. They also discusses the difference...
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Behind The Scenes of Remote Race Control
Mike, Nate and Amanda take the opportunity to talk to Competition Strategist Scott Miller about the role of Concord's remote race control during the race weekend. Scott gives us a look into what the remote race control helps out with, how many people are working during a race weekend, and what…
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New Track, New Challenges
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the unprecedented race weekend at Naval Base Coronado. The weekend was met with challenges such as vent covers coming loose, cars moving the walls after hard hits, long cautions and a fan who climbed onto the race track during the red flag. Heading into Sonoma NASCAR...
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Preparing To Race At A Naval Base
Mike, Nate and Amanda recap the weekend in Pocono starting with the race moving up two hours early with a threat of rain present in the afternoon. They also discussed six cars taken by NASCAR for wind tunnel testing, Larson going last after his qualifying warm up lap was disrupted, and everything...
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The Largest Next Gen Hit
Mike, Nate and Amanda break down Christopher Bell's massive hit in Michigan, and safety features in the cars that keep the drivers safe. They are then joined by Managing Director of Track Services Chase Brashears to discuss the response to the Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott accident, and the...
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Nonstop action in Nashville
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss all the action in Nashville including the exciting finish, the brake issues, Kyle Larson's spin at the end, Denny Hamlin's start violation, and the contact between Austin Dillon and Brad Keselowski. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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NASCAR honors Kyle Busch
Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan discuss how NASCAR honored Kyle Busch at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the legendary driver's unexpected and untimely death. Other topics: Decision to run out the NOAPS race with 18 laps of yellow … only 37 of 91 laps were run under green. Details of what…
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Hall of Fame Voting Behind The Scenes
Mike and Amanda flip the script and asks Nate about this years NASCAR Hall of Fame voting, his thought process behind it and what happens behind closed doors. They also talk about the huge Preece wreck at Dover, review the All-Star Race weekend, and look forward to the longest race of the year…
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Cody Ware's hit at the Glen
Mike, Nate, and Amanda discuss the hard hit by Cody Ware in the Cup series race, the restart violation by Gio Ruggiero, the new tire packs placed in turn one and the exit of the carousel. They then are joined by Dover Track President Mike Tatoian to talk about the All-Star festivities this…
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Penalty Update: Kyle Busch & Ryan Preece
NASCAR's Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan have the latest news & updates following the race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Plus, an update on new track limits and stage lengths this weekend at Watkins Glen. Rundown: Ryan Preece fined for intentionally wrecking Ty Gibbs at Texas Kyle Busch...
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A weekend of change in Talladega
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss Carson Hocevar's win at Talladega including his celebration where he sat on the door of the car while riding down the frontstretch. They also discussed Steve O'Donnell being named the new CEO of NASCAR, Cleetus McFarland finishing second in the ARCA race, the…
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The future of crossover utility vehicles in NASCAR
Mike, Amanda and Nate kick off this week's episode of Hauler Talk talking about John Probst's quote about the possibility of a new crossover utility vehicle body for the O'Riley Auto Part Series. Then they talked about Carson Kvapil's wreck in the NOAPS race, the thrilling ending to the Cup race…
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Why stage lengths changed at Talladega
This week Mike, Amanda and Nate revisit the news of the Talladega stage changes, the wrecks at Bristol, the Triple Truck Challenge eligibility, and more Cup drivers in the lower series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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2026 Competition Update with John Probst
NASCAR EVP Chief Racing Development Officer John Probst joins Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis & Nate Ryan to break down the 2026 rules package and the balance of science vs. art in racing. Plus, an update on the Naval Base Coronado Circuit, Chicagoland’s return, and strategy talk at Talladega—from the...
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Did Darlington deliver?
Mike, Amanda and Nate discuss the performance of the 750 horsepower package at Darlington. They also discuss Corey Heim's eligibility in the Truck series Chase later this fall, and Tyler Reddick's team changing the battery during the race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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Suarez vs. Chastain + Daniel Dye Suspension
Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the exchange of words between Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain after the race in Las Vegas and the suspension of Daniel Dye after using disparaging comments in a video. They also dive into the speeding penalties from Las Vegas, bringing multiple cars from the same...
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750 Horsepower at Phoenix
Mike, Amanda and Nate recap the 750 horsepower performance at Phoenix. Mike then explains the difference between the intermediate and short track tapered spacers, and what the loop data defines as a pass during the race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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The Substitute Driver
From pit road spotter to driver of the 48, Myatt Snider hopped in Alex Bowman's car to run hot laps at the end of the race in COTA. Technical Inspector David Green joins Mike, Nate and Amanda to share the checklist that was required to give the 48 team and Myatt Snider the green light to return…
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Atlanta Decisions + COTA Limits
We go behind-the-scenes of NASCAR's weather decision's on Saturday in Atlanta that impacted all three series. In this new season long points format, how do stage finishes get scored if a caution is thrown on the last lap of the stage. Tyler Reddick finished the race without a front right fender....
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Green Flags at Daytona
All three races at Daytona ended under green even though there was contact coming to the finish. Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the yellow flag philosophy and why we may see cautions at Echopark Speedway for wrecks that are similar to those in Daytona. They also discuss the Tyler Reddick's win…
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Daytona 500 Rule Changes
It's Daytona 500 week! Get set for "The Great American Race" with a deep dive into 2026 rule changes at the Daytona 500 & beyond. 1:00 - The Clash review 5:30 - NASCAR's 2026 R&D Center competition briefing 17:08 - Daytona 500 qualifying changes 26:30 - Future host sites for The Chase finale…
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The Clash: Weather Update & What's Next
NASCAR Sr. Director of Marketing Services Justin Swilling joins to discuss the impact winter weather will have on The Clash this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium. Hosts: NASCAR Communication's Mike Forde & Amanda Ellis + NASCAR.com's Nate Ryan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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The Chase is back + 2026 rulebook updates
NASCAR announced on Monday the return to the Chase format with some updates to the old system! Win, and you're in, along with playoff points, are no more, as the top 16 drivers in points after 26 races will chase the championship. Mike and Nate discuss the behind-the-scenes discussions of the...
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Looking back at the championship weekend in Phoenix
Mike, Amanda, and Nate wrap up the 2025 season after returning from Phoenix, kicking off by talking about the championship celebrations by Corey Heim, Jesse Love and Kyle Larson. Amanda explains what the champion goes through after they win and how winning multiple championships have different...
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Sam Mayer suspended after Martinsville + behind the scenes of championship post-race
Mike, Nate and Amanda sit down for this season's penultimate episode of Hauler Talk. The big topic of discussion from Martinsville was Sam Mayer wrecking Jeb Burton after the checkered flag and what penalties were handed out. Nate inquired about why there were no free passes given out during some...
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Talladega recap, new Martinsville tire + San Diego street course reveal
NASCAR Communications' Mike Forde and Amanda Ellis are joined by NASCAR.com's Nate Ryan to review the YellaWood500 at Talladega. Coming up this weekend, Goodyear is bringing a new set a left-side tires to Martinsville for the penultimate race of the season. Plus, NASCAR's Managing Director of…
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Miscommunication entering pit road at Vegas
Mike and Nate kick off this week's show discussing the biggest storyline of the weekend, the wreck between Ty Dillon and William Byron. Then Mike and Nate dive into what is considered an uncontrolled tire and how that is determined. Finally, they talk about the angle of a few inside walls at...
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Why the Xfinity finishing order took so long and team chatter about playoff standings
This week, Mike, Nate, and Amanda talk all things Charlotte Roval, starting off with why it took so long to finalize the Round of 8 for the Xfinity series. Mike discussed Chastain's move in the final corner and explained if it would be considered a rules violation or not, and Amanda talked about…
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Behind the scenes of the wild Kansas ending
Mike, Amanda and Nate discuss the events from the Kansas race weekend, including Zane Smith's unintentional wall ride, Brad Keselowski losing the free pass, and the crew chief ejections. Then they look forward to this weekend's race at the Roval where Xfinity might end the race under the lights,...
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Inching closer to a new Playoff format, deep dive into body approval process
Mike, Nate, and Amanda discuss the great racing at New Hampshire with the new tire, who parked Gibbs after coming out on track, and the New Hampshire tire test back in July. Then Mike drops some info about the options being weighed for the new playoff formats, and Chris Popiela joins to discuss…
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Fires and tire wear at an eventful Bristol night race
This week on Hauler Talk Mike, Amanda and Nate look back at the race in Bristol. They discuss the length of cautions, the unexpected high tire degradation and the fires that broke out under a handful of Fords during the race. Afterwards, they discuss why William Byron had his free pass recinded...
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Trackhouse landscaping at Gateway + Potential new playoff format
Mike, Nate and Amanda recap the action at Gateway, kicking off the episode by discussing the brake markers that fell off during the weekend. After they dove into the Trackhouse cars, driving through the grass post-race, and the potential consequences that could occur. Looking ahead to Bristol a…
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Zilisch's Portland detour, new tires for Gateway
Mike, Nate, and Amanda talk about the Xfinity race in Portland, what was learned, and Zilisch missing the first turn on the final restart. Then they talked about the action in Darlington and a new tire compound in Gateway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
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Byron to the Back, Zilisch to the Future
NASCAR's Mike Forde & Amanda Ellis alongside NASCAR.com's Nate Ryan discuss the 2025 regular season finale at Daytona and look ahead to Sunday's playoff opener at Darlington. (2:30) The 24 car fails inspection at Daytona. Crew Chief Rudy Fugle was ejected and the William Byron started at the back...
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Inside NASCAR's 2026 Schedule Release
NASCAR EVP, Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer Ben Kennedy & Managing Director of Competition Operations Jusan Hamilton joins Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis & Nate Ryan to peel back the curtain on NASCAR's 2026 schedule release. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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Richmond Raceway pit road penalties + Dr. Eric Jacuzzi discusses the new A Post flap for SuperSpeedways
This week Mike, Nate, and Amanda discuss what would've happened if the 19 team put one of their tires on the 23 car, Chase Elliott's pit road penalty, and Connor Zilisch's options for potentially returning at Daytona. Additionally, Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, Vice President of Vehicle Performance, joins…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
NASCAR’s new podcast takes you inside the sport like never before. Mike Forde, Managing Director Racing Communication, Amanda Ellis, Sr. Director Racing Communications & Nate Ryan, NASCAR.com Journalist offer fans a closer look at what happens behind the scenes, from rule changes to officiating decisions, logistics, and broadcasting. The goal is to provide fans with insights into the organizational side of sport and highlight the often unseen but crucial aspects that make race weekends possible. We also will have interviews with insiders, executives, journalists, and more.
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