Grip Strip Podcast Episode 184 - Hard Work Pays Off

Phil and Josh return for E184 of the GSP to lead into a busy Labor Day weekend of motorsports.  Phil returns from spending the majority of his cruise trip in an F1 simulator, wishing he could race instead of having to watch the current F1 product.  Josh was able to attend the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona and see the destruction and horrendous incidents for Ryan Blaney and Ryan Preece. Both Josh and friend of the show Joe Passero watched Christopher Buescher take his third win of 2023 in an RFK 1-2 finish. 

The guys cover the issues and the playoff grid leading into Darlington.  Phil and Josh provide their thoughts on Kurt Busch officially announcing his retirement from racing. Justin Allgaier held off Sheldon Creed in a photo finish for his first Daytona XFinity win along with an opportunity to sneak in and get the regular season title.  Grant Enfinger utilized his experience and a great setup to earn the Truck Series win at the Milwaukee Mile, their first appearance since 2009 along with a spot in the round of eight. 

Scott Dixon continues to show why he is a GOAT with an epic pit strategy in going back to back at Gateway to keep his slim title hopes alive against his teammate Alex Palou.  Phil and Josh discuss the introduction of red alternate tires on an oval for the first time ever and other key players heading to Portland. 

Fish Lips continues his singular demolition of F1 with his third consecutive Dutch GP victory.  Due to the mixed weather conditions, Pierre Gasly benefited to earn Alpine their first podium of 2023.  Drivers and constructors points are reviewed leading into the Italian Grand Prix.  The guys talk about their respective NFL and Fantasy Football teams with the end of the preseason, along with their prognostications for 2023.

This week's GSP Roundup saw Phil discuss Indy NXT, IMSA GT, F2/F3, MotoGP/Moto2 and NHRA at the U.S. Nationals.  Previews and picks for F1 at Monza, IndyCar at Portland plus Cup/XFinity at Darlington led into Josh's Sim Segment before Show Close.