Mash The Gas

Mash The Gas

Rev up your week with "Mash the Gas Podcast," your ultimate pit stop for all things NASCAR. Join hosts Jeff Davis, NASCARsky and Kevin Batstone every Monday night as they take you on a thrilling ride through the world of NASCAR Cup racing. 🏁 Race Recaps: Buckle up as the trio break down the heart-pounding moments from the NASCAR Cup weekend, providing in-depth analysis, race highlights, and unforgettable moments on the track. 🔍 Preview Pit Lane: Get ahead of the curve with their insightful previews of the upcoming race weekend. From track insights to driver strategies, they've got the inside scoop on what to expect. 🎲 NASCAR Fantasy Talk: Revise your fantasy lineup with expert advice from the Mash the Gas team. Unleash the full potential of your fantasy team as they share tips, tricks, and sleeper picks for the next race. 🗣️ Pit Pass Rumors: Tune in for the latest buzz and rumors circulating in the NASCAR universe. From driver updates to team dynamics, Jeff, Sky and Kevin keep you in the loop with the hottest topics in the sport. Whether you're a die-hard NASCAR fan or a casual listener, "Mash the Gas Podcast" delivers high-octane excitement, laughter, and the camaraderie of three passionate hosts sharing their love for the fastest sport on four wheels. Hit the track with "Mash the Gas Podcast" every Monday night – because when it comes to NASCAR, they always mash the gas!

Episodes

October 27, 2025 34 mins

🏁 MASH THE GAS PODCAST – Xfinity 500 Breakdown from Martinsville Speedway! 🏁

Kevin, Jeff, and NASCARSky — breaking down all the action from the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the cutoff race from the Round of 8 down to the Final Four!

Highlights:
🔥 William Byron dominates — starting on the pole, leading 304 laps, setting the fastest lap, and locking himself into Phoenix for a shot at the NASCAR Cup Series Championship!...

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Kevin, Jeff, and Sky are back to break down all of the action from the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway! 🏁

👉 Chase Briscoe locks himself into Phoenix with a bold overtime move to secure the win — setting up a championship showdown with his teammate Denny Hamlin in the Final 4!

Two spots remain to transfer into Phoenix. Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell look good on points, but a Martinsville winner from below the cut line co...

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The crew is back on the mic to recap all the high-speed action from the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! 🎰🏎️

🔥 Race Highlights:

  • 🏆 Denny Hamlin grabs his 60th career win, tying Kevin Harvick for 10th all-time on the wins list!
  • ⚙️ Late-race caution + four fresh tires = Hamlin locks into the Championship 4 at Phoenix!
  • 🚗 Side-by-side drama with Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe in the closing laps.
  • 🛠️ Pit road trouble stri...
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🎙️ Mash The Gas Podcast | Bank of America ROVAL Breakdown! 🏁

Jeff, Sky, and Kevin are back at it to break down all the action from the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s ROVAL!

🏆 SVG dominates once again — securing his fifth straight road course win in unbelievable fashion! Meanwhile, Kyle Larson gave him everything he had in an intense side-by-side battle that had fans on their feet.

😬 Ross Chastain had a rough day...

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Jeff, Kevin, and Sky are back behind the mics to break down all the wild action from the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway!

After a quick reset week (with Kevin vacationing in New Hampshire 🦞 following Ryan Blaney’s lobster-hoisting victory at NHMS), the crew dives headfirst into one of the most drama-filled races of the season.

🔥 Race Recap:

  • Chase Elliott surges from 9th on the final restart to grab the win, taking the in...
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The MTG crew is back to dive into all the action from the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway! 🏁

Christopher Bell may have only led 12 laps, but his smart tire strategy carried him to victory while others struggled with right-side tire failures 🔥. With 14 cautions slowing the race for nearly two hours — a Bristol rarity — tire wear became the story of the night.

We break down:

  • 🚨 The four drivers eliminated as th...
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Sky  and Kevin  are back to break down all the action from the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL — just across the river from St. Louis! 🏎️💨

This race had it all, but the spotlight was on Denny Hamlin who put on a dominating performance from the pole to Victory Lane, grabbing his 59th career win 🏆 and delivering the 200th victory for Toyota 🚗💪. With Hamlin now locked into the Round of 12, the pl...

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 The crew is back! 🏎️ Jeff, Sky, and Kevin return to break down all the action from the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. From Briscoe’s domination to off-track controversies, they’ve got you covered with expert analysis, playoff insights, fantasy tips, and plenty of hot takes. 

  • 🏁 Darlington Raceway Recap
    • “The Lady in Black” once again lived up to its nickname as the track too tough to tame.
    • The Cook Out Southern ...
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Kevin, Sky, and Jeff are back to break down all the drama from the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona—the regular season finale under the lights. Ryan Blaney punches his ticket to victory lane, while Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman sneak into the playoffs on points.

We dive into:

  • The Big One in Stage 1 and the state of superspeedway racing
  • Why Daytona as the season finale sparks debate
  • Sky’s firsthand recap from covering the action all w...
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Sky, Kevin, and Jeff break down all the action from the sold-out Cookout 400 at Richmond Raceway

Austin Dillon shocks the field:

  • Entered 28th in points
  • Led 107 laps
  • Locks himself into the NASCAR Playoffs with a win

Full recap of pit road mayhem:

  • Bubba Wallace’s tire issues
  • Speeding penalties
  • Chaos shaping playoff implications

Challenging NASCAR once again to reevaluate the playoff system

Offering creative ideas on how to im...

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Jeff, Sky, and Kevin are back to break down Go Bowling at The Glen with in-depth analysis, bold predictions, and plenty of NASCAR passion. This week’s topics include:

  • SVG’s Historic Win
    • Shane van Gisbergen captures his fourth win of the season.
    • Sets the record for most wins by a rookie in NASCAR Cup Series history.
    • Ties Chase Elliott’s record of four consecutive road course victories.
    • Now just two wins away from matching Jeff Go...
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It’s race week breakdown time, and Jeff and Kevin are in the driver’s seat for this episode of Mash the Gas! With NASCARSky returning next week, the guys take you through all the action from a sold-out Iowa Speedway at the Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol.

🏁 Race Highlights:

  • William Byron stretches his fuel mileage to the limit, grabs his second win of the season and first since the Daytona 500, taking over the overall points le...
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The trio is back to break down all the action from the historic Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Bubba Wallace ends a 100-race winless streak by leading 30 laps and holding off Kyle Larson to grab a crown jewel victory. We dive into what this win means for Bubba and 23XI, plus the significance of Indy’s market, fan attendance, and how fuel strategy and tire conservation played key roles.

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  • Bubba Wallac...
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July 21, 2025 33 mins

Welcome back to Mash the Gas — your premier home for all things NASCAR Cup Series! Kevin, Jeff, and Sky are back at the table to break down the heat, humidity, and late-race drama from the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.

Denny Hamlin secures his fourth win of the season and second straight at Dover, holding off his teammate on fresher tires in a wild overtime finish. Can he catch Kevin Harvick on the all-...

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Welcome back to Mash the Gas – your go-to NASCAR podcast! This week, we’re diving into all the action from Sonoma Raceway in wine country, where Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) absolutely dominated once again. That’s three road course wins in his last five starts — and now he’s sitting 3rd in the playoff standings. Is SVG the greatest road course racer NASCAR has ever seen?

We break down:
 🔥 SVG’s dominance and playoff outlook
 �...

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Sky, Kevin, and Jeff are BACK to break down all the madness from the 2025 Chicago Street Race! 🏙️⚡
Get ready for wild race recaps, driver drama, fantasy picks, and a look ahead to Sonoma 🍷🛞

This week’s episode includes:

🔥 Shane van Gisbergen dominates Chicago – his 2nd win of 2025, both on road courses!
🏆 SVG becomes just the 2nd driver ever (after Kyle Busch in 2016) to sweep the pole and win in Xfinity and Cup in the...

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This week on Mash the Gas, Jeff and Kevin go old-school duo as NASCARSky sits out due to technical issues. The guys break down all the action from the Quaker State 400 under the lights at EchoPark Speedway, where Chase Elliott thrilled the hometown crowd with his first win of the year — and second career victory at Atlanta.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing though — the Big One struck early, wiping out key contenders and blowing up plent...

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The team is back to break down all the action from the Tricky Triangle — Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania! Chase Briscoe pulls off a masterclass in fuel conservation to hold off Denny Hamlin and capture his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing. That makes 11 different winners so far this season… could we see more than 16 before the playoffs?

We dive into Brad Keselowski’s decision to pit when pit road was closed — a move that se...

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The crew is back to break down all the thrills, chaos, and strategy from the Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez! Shane van Gisbergen shook off pre-race illness to dominate the field, leading 60 laps and cruising to a 16-second win over Christopher Bell — officially locking himself into the NASCAR playoffs.

Kevin, Sky, and Jeff unpack all the wild moments: from tire strategy madness with rain and dry switches, to Kyle La...

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The trio is back to break down all the action from the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan! Denny Hamlin led just five laps, but strategic fuel management — and a close call with his gas man on pit road — earned him the win. Hometown favorite Carson Hocevar was once again in contention until a heartbreaking left rear tire blowout ended his day late in the race.

With only 11 races left before the playoffs, we dive into the current sta...

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