Phil and Josh return after the Easter weekend for E214 of the GSP, with the main discussion point being Dennis Hamlin absolutely jumping the final restart and winning at Richmond. The Cup Series debuted rain tires so they could start the race but NASCAR dictated when they could use them and when to remove them. Once that was completed, two drivers essentially had their way - Kyle Larson and Martin Truex, Jr.
However, two cautions played a role in the final result: the drive out of the groove for Kyle Busch during a cycle of pit stops, and the caution with two to go between Larson and Darrell Wallace, Jr. which set up the GWC for Hamlin to pounce after his team provided a great pit stop. The guys go over all of this and the continued issues with the short track package, while covering MTJ's list of people he was angry at.
On the XFinity side, Chandler Smith is really good at Richmond. He won over teammate Aric Almirola (who won both stages) in a Gibbs benefit, which the guys said would happen. The bigger stories were the debut of Late Model standout Bubba Pollard for JRM and the wreck between Joey Gase and former GSP guest Dawson Cram. Cram finished Gase off into Turn 1, and the car owner decided to rip his bumper cover off and attempt to throw it in the window of the JD Motorsports driver's car. Both have made merch off the incident but it was an expensive day for Gase.
The GSP Roundup covers WRC and Formula E, while Liberty Media acquires Dorna Sport (the group that runs MotoGP and WSBK) and an NHRA Arizona Nationals preview with my respect and credit to Matt Hagan being discussed. Phil and Josh return to preview Fish Lips getting back to the top step at the Japanese Grand Prix and who will finish behind him before previewing and making picks for all three major NASCAR series at Martinsville. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing and gaming in his Sim Segment prior to the Show Close.
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 219 - Papaya Crush
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 218 - Pushing To Block
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 217 - Air Beau & GOAT Mode
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 216 - A Day For Clyde, Scottie and More
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 215 - A Tradition Unlike Any Other...The GSP!
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 213 - Smooth Operating
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 212 - TIREd Of It All
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 211 - Status Quo For Now
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 210 - Dominance
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 209 - Life Imitates Art? (With Sarah Davis & Phil Spain)
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 208 - Daytona Follies
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 207 - Daytona Dreams and Vegas Nightmares
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 206 - Clash At The Super Bowl
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 205 - Penske Perfect & The Rematch
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 204 - Another Trip Around The Sun
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 203 - Yeah, Here We Go!
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 202 - Second Season
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 201 - Hello To 2024
Grip Strip Podcast Episode 200 - Holiday Cheer
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