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Hauler Talk

NASCAR 65 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

NASCAR's new podcast takes you inside the sport like never before. Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis, and Nate Ryan offer fans a closer look at what happens behind the scenes, from rule changes to officiating decisions, logistics, and broadcasting. The goal is to provide insights into the organizational side of sport and highlight the often unseen but crucial aspects that make race weekends possible. The podcast also features interviews with insiders, executives, journalists, and more.

Episodes

No Regular Season Champion
No Regular Season Champion Jul 21, 2026 00:49:43 Mike, Nate, and Amanda recap the action from North Wilkesboro which held it's first points race in 30 years. They talk about Joey Logano's dominant win, Daniel Suárez avoiding a commitment box violation an increase in practice time and moving away from a regular season champion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n
Below the Double Painted Lines
Below the Double Painted Lines Jul 14, 2026 00:50:03 Mike, Nate and Amanda have a lengthy discussion about Bubba Wallace's penalty after he passed below the double painted line on the last lap of Sunday night's (or Monday morning's) race at EchoPark Speedway causing him to go from second to 29th in the running order. Afterwards they talked about Zane Smith's wreck on the last lap, restarting the race after a 3 hour rain delay, and heading t
SVG vs Austin Hill in Chicago
SVG vs Austin Hill in Chicago Jul 7, 2026 00:51:38 Mike, Nate, and Amanda are back for another episode after NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway. They talked about the Shane van Gisbergen vs Austin Hill incident, the Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith wreck, and the action NASCAR is going to take to address them. They also discusses the difference between Ryan Preece going on the DVP vs Kyle Larson being able to get pulled out of the grass
Behind The Scenes of Remote Race Control
Behind The Scenes of Remote Race Control Jun 30, 2026 00:44:43 Mike, Nate and Amanda take the opportunity to talk to Competition Strategist Scott Miller about the role of Concord's remote race control during the race weekend. Scott gives us a look into what the remote race control helps out with, how many people are working during a race weekend, and what the capability of the building is. Afterwards Mike, Nate and Amanda preview this weekend's race
New Track, New Challenges
New Track, New Challenges Jun 24, 2026 01:05:13 Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss the unprecedented race weekend at Naval Base Coronado. The weekend was met with challenges such as vent covers coming loose, cars moving the walls after hard hits, long cautions and a fan who climbed onto the race track during the red flag. Heading into Sonoma NASCAR announced a change to the bumpers for short tracks allowing it to crush more and reduce the i
Preparing To Race At A Naval Base
Preparing To Race At A Naval Base Jun 16, 2026 00:39:08 Mike, Nate and Amanda recap the weekend in Pocono starting with the race moving up two hours early with a threat of rain present in the afternoon. They also discussed six cars taken by NASCAR for wind tunnel testing, Larson going last after his qualifying warm up lap was disrupted, and everything you need to know heading into San Diego.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C
The Largest Next Gen Hit
The Largest Next Gen Hit Jun 9, 2026 01:01:17 Mike, Nate and Amanda break down Christopher Bell's massive hit in Michigan, and safety features in the cars that keep the drivers safe. They are then joined by Managing Director of Track Services Chase Brashears to discuss the response to the Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott accident, and the SAFER barrier wall repair.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva
Nonstop action in Nashville
Nonstop action in Nashville Jun 2, 2026 00:43:57 Mike, Nate and Amanda discuss all the action in Nashville including the exciting finish, the brake issues, Kyle Larson's spin at the end, Denny Hamlin's start violation, and the contact between Austin Dillon and Brad Keselowski.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NASCAR honors Kyle Busch
NASCAR honors Kyle Busch May 27, 2026 01:02:53 Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan discuss how NASCAR honored Kyle Busch at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the legendary driver's unexpected and untimely death.Other topics:Decision to run out the NOAPS race with 18 laps of yellow … only 37 of 91 laps were run under green. Details of what was undoubtedly a tough day and night trying to prepare the trackWhy the “adverse conditions” tim
Hall of Fame Voting Behind The Scenes
Hall of Fame Voting Behind The Scenes May 20, 2026 01:05:41 Mike and Amanda flip the script and asks Nate about this years NASCAR Hall of Fame voting, his thought process behind it and what happens behind closed doors. They also talk about the huge Preece wreck at Dover, review the All-Star Race weekend, and look forward to the longest race of the year the Coca-Cola 600.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice
Cody Ware's hit at the Glen
Cody Ware's hit at the Glen May 12, 2026 00:50:37 Mike, Nate, and Amanda discuss the hard hit by Cody Ware in the Cup series race, the restart violation by Gio Ruggiero, the new tire packs placed in turn one and the exit of the carousel. They then are joined by Dover Track President Mike Tatoian to talk about the All-Star festivities this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva
Penalty Update: Kyle Busch & Ryan Preece
Penalty Update: Kyle Busch & Ryan Preece May 5, 2026 00:43:58 NASCAR's Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan have the latest news & updates following the race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Plus, an update on new track limits and stage lengths this weekend at Watkins Glen.Rundown:Ryan Preece fined for intentionally wrecking Ty Gibbs at TexasKyle Busch not fined for contact with John Hunter Nemechek on the final lap at Texas Inside the officia

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