Grip Strip PodcastEpisode 138 – Bull Crap

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Phil and Josh return for E138 of the GSP to go over the craziness and controversy that was the Roval along with F1 in Suzuka.  Christopher Bell got a Hail Mary shot with new tires and won to advance into the Round of 8 along with Chase Briscoe with an assist from teammate Cole Custer.  Issues see defending series champion Kyle Larson get eliminated along with Daniel Suarez (with an Ironman performance), Austin Cindric and Alex Bowman. 

The guys cover it all and get into the points heading to Vegas.  The Roval also saw AJ Allmendinger become a four-time winner at the track and advance into the Round of 8, while his current teammates are re-signed for 2023 along with Truck Series regular Chandler Smith.  Phil and Josh discuss the carnage, who got eliminated and the points heading to Las Vegas.

As per his usual flair, Max Verstappen wins a championship with controversy after a 29-lap Japanese Grand Prix plagued by rain and typical FIA officiating.  Major issues regarding a safety vehicle came up but Pierre Gasly was left with a penalty along with Charles Leclerc post race to assist MV.  More details on the Cost Cap breach come up but it will not matter.  Further discussion behind MV and who’s in line for second in driver’s heading to Austin for the USGP plus silly season news.

The GSP Roundup covers the Bathurst 1000, WSBK in Portugal, BTCC at Brands Hatch, W Series ends their 2022 season due to financial issues and MotoGP/Moto2 at Phillip Island before the NFL segment with Phil and Josh’s actual and fantasy teams.  The guys preview and make picks for Las Vegas Cup & XFinity before Josh’s Sim Segment and Show Close.