Grip Strip Podcast Episode 199 - Nitro Madness

Phil and Josh return for episode Travis Pastrana of the GSP to talk about the major news of Tony Stewart taking over his wife Leah Pruett's Top Fuel ride because they are going to start a family.  For Smoke, what are the expectations after he finished second in Top Alcohol Dragster points and Leah finished third in Top Fuel in 2023?  Who else can compare to Tony regarding this massive career move? 

IndyCar continues to stub their toes with the hybrid system being delayed till after the Indianapolis 500.  Also, Honda came out and threatened to leave the series after 32 years if costs aren't brought down and a third manufacturer comes in to lighten the supply load. 

The guys go over the constant losses IndyCar seems to have while they have the best racing product in major US motorsports and why this is a long time trend.  If Honda leaves, where does the Penske group go for additional manufacturers since many OEM's are in IMSA/WEC?

The crew goes over major news stories in the world of motorsports before recapping NFL Week 14 for their real and fantasy squads.  Phil and Josh are facing each other in the quarterfinals of the FallBrawl league after battling back from difficulties earlier in the season.  Josh lets us know everything going on in gaming in his Sim Segment prior to the Show Close.