Grip Strip Podcast Episode 211 – Status Quo For Now

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Phil and Josh return for E211 of the GSP to look at all three major racing series the show covers: IndyCar, NASCAR and F1.  On the IndyCar side, Josef Newgarden started his chase for a third series title with a dominant win at St. Petersburg.  While it was the Honda Grand Prix, the Chevy’s had the measure of Honda by taking the top four spots.  The guys look at the race and key storylines heading to Thermal Club for the Million Dollar shootout.  

NASCAR Cup and XFinity raced at the Phoenix dump and it was a Toyota benefit in Cup and XFinity (to a degree).  Christopher Bell took the lead over the final green flag run to earn his first win of 2024.  The race and strategy flipped on a Dennis Hamlin spin around 100 to go.  Chandler Smith was the beneficiary of a BadYear tire failure for Justin Allgaier with four laps to go, taking his first win for JGR at one of their best XFinity tracks. Phil and Josh review both along with the Cup rules changes before looking at Bristol.

F1 was the usual with Fish Lips and Checo finishing 1-2.  Charl Eclair earned the final podium spot while his teammate Carlos Sainz had to bow out due to appendicitis.  F2 driver Ollie Bearman took over on Saturday and drove masterfully to earn points on debut.  Mercedes continues to suck, Ferrari has some pace and Red Fool has drama but the racing doesn’t really provide any.

The GSP Roundup covers F2 and F1 Academy at Saudi, the NHRA Gatornationals and what Anthony Wayne did on debut, Indy NXT at St. Pete, the Daytona 200, Supercross at Indy and a preview of the 12 Hours of Sebring plus the news of Chip Ganassi Racing and Cadillac splitting after 2024.  

NASCAR Cup and Trucks will race on the concrete at Bristol in the spring for the first time since 2020, so Phil and Josh preview the races and make their picks prior to Josh’s Sim Segment and Show Close.