Show Notes
Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a historic, unforgettable weekend in global motorsports! From the iconic streets around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to Loudon and Zandvoort, we’re covering every angle.
Kyle Kirkwood puts on a street-course clinic to win the inaugural INDYCAR Freedom 250 in D.C., while championship leader Alex Palou suffers a nightmare afternoon. Plus, Jeff Gordon sweeps the showcase IROC field in D.C., Ryan Blaney repeats at New Hampshire, Lando Norris conquers Zandvoort, and Max Verstappen signs a staggering mega-extension with Red Bull!
We round up action from around the racing world with updates from NHRA, IMSA at VIR, ARCA dirt racing, High Limit Racing, World of Outlaws sprint cars, Australian Supercars, Pro Motocross, and the CARS Tour.
Driver of the Week Nominees: Lando Norris (F1) Kyle Kirkwood (INDYCAR) Jeff Gordon (IROC) Ryan Blaney (NASCAR)
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Dream Weekend in D.C. at INDYCAR's Freedom 250 05:39 - Kyle Kirkwood’s Record Performance & Palou’s Meltdown 13:12 - IROC Showcase in D.C.: Jeff Gordon Sweeps the Field 18:00 - NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Repeats at New Hampshire 23:47 - NASCAR Trucks: Layne Riggs Clinches Top Seed 24:45 - Kyle Busch Invitational 25:40 - F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris Masters Zandvoort 29:49 - Verstappen’s Record Contract 33:53 - Social Speedway & Mailbag 41:35 - Around the Racing World 45:15 - CARS Tour Thriller 49:33 - Driver of the Week 51:32 - Final Lap 52:46 - Wrecks of the Week
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