Grip Strip Podcast Episode 152 - Sports Cars, Football and Motorsports Worldwide

Phil and Josh return for E152 of the GSP to discuss the NFL playoffs, which saw Josh's Jacksonville Jaguars make one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history vs. the LA Chargers.  Josh was on site for the game and with his brother who happens to be a Chargers fan.  Phil celebrated after a difficult first half for Mr. Relevant Brock Purdy, since the 49ers advanced and will host the Cowboys in the divisional round.  The crew covers all the games and make their choices for divisional weekend.

Kevin Harvick officially announced his retirement from Cup racing after the 2023 season.  Phil and Josh give their thoughts on the man known as Happy and many other nicknames.  Jimmie Johnson returns to Cup in 2023 as a car owner and introduced Legacy Motor Club aka PettyGMS.  Travis Pastrana was announced as a third driver for 23XI at the Daytona 500, adding more spice to the open field, including Seven-Time. 

Phil and Josh review the 2022 Weathertech Sports Car Championship with the Roar on tap.  The guys give their views on the champions and early observations for 2023. The GSP Roundup looks at the Chili Bowl, Dakar Rally, Mexico City Formula E and previews the Roar Before the 24 and Rally Monte Carlo. 

Josh gets into the 24 Hours of Virtual Le Mans controversy and other happenings in the world of Sim Racing prior to the show close.