Mash The Gas

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...

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...

Welcome back, race fans! Kevin, Sky, and Jeff return to break down all the thrills, drama, and chaos from the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Ryan Blaney finally parks it in Victory Lane for his first win of the season, while Carson Hocevar stirs the pot—did he wreck Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on purpose? We discuss the fallout.

Denny Hamlin delivers a strong run while keeping one eye on baby watch, and Kyle Larson sneaks in...

The Mash the Gas crew is back to break down all the action from the Coca-Cola 600! Ross Chastain stole the spotlight, storming from a P40 start in a backup car to claim his first win of 2025. William Byron gave it a run but came up just short, while Denny Hamlin’s fueling issues cost him big.

We dive into Brad Keselowski finally landing a solid finish, share our thoughts on Amazon Prime Video’s race coverage, and get geared up for t...

The trio is back to break down all the action from a packed All-Star weekend at the legendary North Wilkesboro Speedway! From the Friday night Cars Tour to the Truck Series showdown on Saturday, and a dramatic Sunday double-header featuring the All-Star Open and the main event, we’ve got it all covered.

We dive into Carson Hocevar’s win in the Open, John Hunter Nemechek joining him in transfer, and Noah Gragson securing the fan vote...

The Mash the Gas crew — Jeff, Kevin, and Sky — are back in the booth to break down Kyle Larson’s absolute dominance at the AdventHealth 400 in Kansas. From the pole to victory lane, Larson dominated by leading 221 of 267 laps, sweeping Stage 1 and 2, and clocking the fastest lap of the race — a perfect points day for the No. 5 team.

The team dives into the quality of racing at Kansas Speedway, take a hard look at attendanc...

Kevin, Jeff, and Sky are back in action to break down all the thrills, drama, and chaos from the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Fresh off the plane from the Lone Star State, Kevin and the team recaps Joey Logano’s long-awaited first win of the season—finally giving Sky a reason to ditch the orange hair!

We dive deep into the evolving state of Texas Motor Speedway, from improved racing quality and fan experience to the bumpy chal...

Welcome back, race fans! Kevin and Sky are in the driver's seat for another action-packed episode of Mash the Gas! This week, the crew breaks down all the action from the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, where Austin Cindric took the checkered after the longest green-flag run to the finish at a superspeedway since 2004.

They dive into the current state of superspeedway racing, trends in NASCAR viewership and att...

Kevin, Sky, and Jeff are back in the driver’s seat to break down the Food City 500 from Bristol Motor Speedway! Kyle Larson dominated the dirt-free half-mile, leading 411 of 500 laps and capturing an emotional back-to-back victory for Hendrick Motorsports following the loss of long-time team member Jon Edwards. The crew dives into the surprising lack of tire wear, a few pit road missteps, and what made this the shortest short track...

Jeff, Kevin, and Sky are back in the driver’s seat to break down all the action from Throwback Weekend at the Goodyear 400 in Darlington! William Byron put on a clinic, leading over 240 laps, but a late-race caution—triggered by Kyle Larson spinning in the exact same spot he did on lap 4—shook things up in the closing laps.

Ryan Blaney looked poised to take the checkered flag until that caution opened the door for Denny Hamlin, whos...

The Paperclip delivered, and we're breaking it all down! The Cook Out 400 at Martinsville saw Denny Hamlin dominate, leading 274 of 400 laps and coining a new slogan: "11 Against the World." With over 70,000 hot dogs sold, it was a big day for Toyota, while Austin Cindric and Josh Berry battled battery issues.

We also dive into some major changes in NASCAR's corporate management—how will this impact the pending l...

Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas! NASCARSky, Kevin, and Jeff are here to break down all the action from the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was a relief that the race went off as planned despite the nearby wildfires, but once the green flag dropped, it was game on.

We dive into Ryan Blaney’s heartbreak, blowing his second motor of the season after dominating with 124 laps led. Alex Bowman’s ...

This week on Mash the Gas, Jeff, Kevin, and NASCARSky break down all the action from the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! Josh Berry scores his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory in the iconic No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford—marking only the team’s fifth win in the 2000s. We dive into what this means for Berry and the historic Wood Brothers team.

Plus, we discuss frustrations for Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney, analyze the bizarre ...

Welcome back to Mash The Gas! This week, Kevin, Jeff, and Sky break down all the action from the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, where Christopher Bell secured his third straight victory. We dive into the impact of the option tire, how it shaped race strategy, and what it means for NASCAR moving forward. Plus, we analyze the current favorites and look ahead to Las Vegas Motor Speedway—the first mile-and-a-half race of t...

Welcome back to Mash the Gas! Sky, Kevin, and Jeff are back to break down all the action from Circuit of the Americas, where Christopher Bell went back-to-back this season, holding off the road course ringers. We also dive into Brad Keselowski's post-race heat exhaustion, the challenges of road course racing, and the ever-changing landscape of sponsorships in NASCAR.

Plus, we discuss the current state of TV and streaming for NA...

Welcome to another episode of Mash the Gas! This week, Jeff, Kevin, and Sky break down all the action from the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell only led one lap—but it was the one that mattered. We dive into the controversial last-lap caution that froze the field, Carson Hocevar’s overly aggressive driving, and all the key takeaways from the race.

Plus, we look ahead to COTA this weekend in A...

Welcome back to Mash the Gas, your premier source for NASCAR Cup Series racing! Jeff Davis, Kevin Batstone, and NASCARSky are here to break down all the action from the 67th running of the Daytona 500. From President Donald Trump’s pre-race appearance to rain delays and on-track chaos, this year’s Great American Race had it all.

We dive into William Byron’s back-to-back Daytona 500 victory, Ryan Preece’s scary flip, the wreck betwee...

Welcome back, race fans! In our first episode of 2025, NASCARSky, Kevin Batstone, and Jeff Davis dive headfirst into the action-packed Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, kicking off the NASCAR Cup Series season.

The trio breaks down Chase Elliott’s impressive performance, where he led 171 of the 200 laps to secure victory. 

From new rules and rising stars to fresh track locations, we cover everything you need to know as we gear u...

Welcome to the season finale of Mash the Gas! Join hosts Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone, along with special guest and soon-to-be permanent co-host, Sky—aka NASCARSky—as they wrap up an unforgettable 2024 NASCAR season. This episode is packed with highlights, including an in-depth breakdown of Joey Logano’s thrilling victory in the NASCAR Cup championship, marking his third championship win. The team also explores the incredible batt...