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Predictions, Controversies, and the Return of NASCAR
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Predictions, Controversies, and the Return of NASCAR

In this return episode of Speed This Week for 2026, crew chief and NASCAR driver Trey Rice break down the latest news and storylines shaping the world of NASCAR racing. The crew dives into the off-season, previews upcoming races, and examines how recent events are impacting teams, drivers, and the sport as a whole. The conversation also touches on major moments in the college football playoffs, along with heartfelt reflections on recent losses within the racing community. Packed with expert insight, real-world experience, humor, and a genuine passion for motorsports, this episode is a must-listen for NASCAR fans and racing enthusiasts alike. Embed from Getty Images

Michael Jordan’s Impact on NASCAR
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Michael Jordan’s Impact on NASCAR

Speed This Week is back with your crew chief Will and driver Trey Rice—and this episode goes full throttle from a hilarious “mic too loud” start into the biggest NASCAR story of the offseason: the NASCAR vs. 23XI/Front Row Motorsports charter lawsuit settlement. Trey breaks down what the judge’s “y’all need to settle this” moment really meant, why permanent (evergreen) charters change the sport, how revenue-sharing and new voting power shift leverage toward teams, and why this could lead to more stable organizations, bigger investments, and better racing on the track. Embed from Getty Images Plus, the guys hit the ongoing debate about NASCAR’s playoff format vs. old-school points, and detour into the chaos of a wild NFL season—including the Panthers’ messy division race and what it means when nobody seems to want the Super Bowl.

Inside the NASCAR Lawsuit
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Inside the NASCAR Lawsuit

Speed This Week with Crew Chief Will & Trey Rice breaks down a packed week across NASCAR and the wider sports world, blending industry insight with unfiltered opinion. Will and Trey dive into the ongoing NASCAR lawsuit and charter controversy, discussing why most of the leaked testimony matters less than the final outcome — and what it all means for teams, owners, revenue sharing, and the future health of the sport. From Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs to the financial realities squeezing smaller teams, the conversation pulls back the curtain on how money, power, and opportunity truly shape NASCAR. Embed from Getty Images The episode also covers major offseason moves and storylines, including Nick Sanchez’s surprising split from Big Machine Racing, Rick Ware Racing’s switch to Chevrolet, and how manufacturer alliances could tip the competitive balance. Along the way, the […]

Racing Through The Offseason
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Racing Through The Offseason

This week on Speed This Week, the Crew Chief and Trey break down the opening days of the antitrust trial pitting 23XI and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR. From Denny Hamlin’s emotional testimony and the soaring cost of charters to Commissioner Steve Phelps’ “stupid redneck” text about Richard Childress and NASCAR’s grip on the media narrative, they dig into what this all means for teams, fans, and the future of the sport. Embed from Getty Images Then the guys shift gears to the NFL, where Trey’s bold call about the Panthers upsetting the Rams comes true and Bryce Young looks like a different quarterback. They talk Carolina’s playoff path, what the Panthers should do with Bryce long-term, Lane Kiffin’s latest chaos, and why trying to watch every NFL game across 10 streaming platforms could run fans nearly $750 a year.

The Evolution of NASCAR: What’s Next?
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The Evolution of NASCAR: What’s Next?

On this week’s Speed This Week, the Crew Chief and driver Trey Rice tag in a special guest: Mark “Yarbs” Yarbro from Breaking Sports with Yarbs & Will for a crossover episode on the Fourcast Sports Network. The guys go deep on the state of NASCAR, from dropping TV ratings and scattered broadcast/streaming deals to whether the playoff format and stage racing are pushing longtime fans away. Yarbs shares old-school stories from the infield at the 600, while Trey breaks down why moving races across Fox, NBC, Prime, and CW is quietly hurting the sport’s connection with its core audience. Embed from Getty Images Then they slide over to the NFL and a massive Monday Night Football showdown: Panthers vs. 49ers. The crew debates what Bryce Young’s 400+ yard explosion really means, whether Carolina can seize first place in the […]

NASCAR’s Next Generation Drivers
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NASCAR’s Next Generation Drivers

On this episode of Speed This Week with The Crew Chief and Trey Rice, the guys fire it up with a look at NASCAR’s newest docuseries-style project: a five-night YouTube run following Rajah Caruth, Carson Hocevar, and Jesse Love. Will and Trey break down why this version feels grittier than Netflix’s attempt, what makes each driver’s story compelling, and why Rajah’s journey from iRacing kid to rising NASCAR talent really matters—on and off the track. They also get candid about race, fan reactions, and how Black drivers are treated in a traditionally white sport, including the incident that appears in the series preview. Embed from Getty Images From there, the conversation shifts to the future of NASCAR hardware and talent. The crew dives into Dodge’s return to the Truck Series, the multi-truck effort being built, and the intriguing “all-star truck” […]

A Season for the Ages
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A Season for the Ages

On this episode of Speed This Week, the crew chief and driver Trey Rice dig into what Corey Heim’s historic Truck Series season really means. They break down just how absurd his 2025 numbers were—leading over half the laps all year, dominating every major stat column, and cementing himself as the next big thing in NASCAR. From whether Toyota and 23XI can afford to ever let him go, to how quickly he could win at the Cup level, the guys make the case that Heim isn’t just good—he’s era-defining. Embed from Getty Images From there, they zoom out to the bigger picture: crumbling TV ratings, scattered broadcast/streaming deals, Amazon races nobody can find, and why NASCAR is risking its core audience by being everywhere and nowhere at once. They touch on the Michael Jordan vs. NASCAR legal fight, the charter […]

Championship Chaos in Phoenix
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Championship Chaos in Phoenix

The championship weekend chaos is in the rearview, and Speed This Week is wide open. The Crew Chief and Driver Trey Rice break down an unforgettable trip to Phoenix, where Trey was on-site for one of the most dominant Truck seasons in NASCAR history. They relive Corey Heim’s ridiculous seven-wide, one-handed restart move, his insane 12-win stat line, and how he basically forced his way into future Hall of Fame conversations. From there, they dive into the Xfinity finale—Conor Zilisch’s heartbreak, Jesse Love’s execution, pit crews swinging titles—and then hit the Cup Series, where Denny Hamlin’s blown shot and Kyle Larson’s quiet clinch spark a real talk conversation about the playoff format and who actually deserved this one. Embed from Getty Images Off the track, things get even spicier: the guys unpack Michael Jordan and Denny’s legal fight with NASCAR, […]

Martinsville Mayhem to Phoenix Finals
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Martinsville Mayhem to Phoenix Finals

Championship week is here, and the crew chief & driver are rolling into Phoenix. Will (still running on fumes after a 3 a.m. baseball marathon) and Trey break down a loaded slate: the NASCAR charter fight (and Michael Jordan’s blunt take), what it means for teams and jobs, a Martinsville recap across all three series, and a full title-weekend preview—plus their picks. On the docket Embed from Getty Images Charter controversy: MJ’s “laughable” label, massive profits vs. shrinking team budgets, and real-world job impact. Martinsville Trucks: Trey was there—Corey Heim keeps rewriting the record book; Lane Riggs shows restraint; Taylor Gray breaks through. Xfinity chaos: Hard racing turns to heat—post-race spin, penalties, and why Phoenix could be a hornet’s nest. Cup: William Byron controls Martinsville; what it says about Hamlin, Larson, Byron, Briscoe heading to the desert. Champ Weekend picks: […]

Short-Track Showdown: All Eyes on Martinsville
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Short-Track Showdown: All Eyes on Martinsville

Crew Chief Will and Driver (Trey Rice) fire up another fast lap through the weekend that was and the showdown to come. After some Carolina-weather banter and a quick victory lap for the Panthers’ grind-it-out win over the Jets (and Trey’s… creative math about upsetting Buffalo), the guys dive into Talladega: Embed from Getty Images Trucks: Gio Ruggiero nabs a popular W, TRICON keeps flexing, and Lane Riggs’ pre-qual penalty looms large heading to Martinsville. Corey Heim’s already through, but the cut-line math is brutal. Xfinity: Austin Hill wins via fuel strategy and superspeedway savvy. Cup: Chase Briscoe punches his ticket while Kyle Larson runs dry late—strategy bites hard. Then it’s a full Martinsville preview across all three series: why the paperclip races different after three series lay rubber, how a chilly night could tweak feel (more grip, less pace), […]

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