Hold onto your butts ... It's nearly two hours of motorsports mayhem with The Freaks! Kenny and Cole call in from World Wide Technology Raceway, following a wild race that saw Denny Hamlin score his fifth with of the season, catapulting him into the Round of 12. Richie and Crash join from the Lucas Oil Studio, where the crew debate the merits of the divisive, champion-less driver. Connor Zilisch checks in from the track after dominating for his fourth consecutive win and ninth of his rookie campaign, as well as Hendrick Motorsports hot shots William Byron and Alex Bowman. Strap on in for a massive show with The Freaks!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 09/07/25

Kenny and Crash welcome 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Regular-Season Champion William Byron to the Lucas Oil Studio to get the scoop on one of the most enigmatic personalities in the sport. The sim racer turned title favorite shares why he chooses prefers professionalism over personality, how and why he now rocks a perfect beard, among many other things no one would expect from the Hendrick Motorsports hot-shot.

William Byron on Beards & Being Himself

Alex Bowman takes a break from his title pursuit to talk with Kenny and Crash, following a tough outing in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The driver of the No. 48 fills the Freaks in on combating the pressures of the playoffs and what he needs to do in order to make the Round of 12 once again. Hailing from Tucson, the 32-year-old weighs in on his house divided between Arizona State and University of Arizona, as well as if he would partake in the "Curtain of Distraction."

Alex Bowman on Playoff Pressure, Arizona Sports

Connor Zilisch simply can't be stopped! The generational talent joins Kenny and Cole moments after his win at World Wide Technology Raceway, which happened to be the ninth of his NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie campaign and fourth-in-a-row. Find out just how much fun the 19-year-old is having, if he can comprehend his dominance and the names he's cementing himself among, as well as if he feels he is ready to go racing at the sport's top level in 2026. 

Connor Zilisch Keeps Winning, But Not Ready for Cup Racing?

Gimmicks? Controversy? The Freaks debate all that and more as it pertains to what was a wild night at Bristol. Crash debriefs, following her trip to Thunder Valley for NASCAR's Round of 16 elimination race. What does the crew make of Mexico City not making the cut for IndyCar's 2026 schedule, as well as Tony Stewart's scary NHRA Top Fuel incident? All will be answered in a jam-packed two-hour show! Stick around for sit downs with IndyCar Champion Alex Palou, Daniel Suarez and Funny Car champ Austin Prock!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 09/14/25

Kenny and Crash catch up with their amigo Daniel Suarez out at Phoenix Raceway ahead of the Championship Ignition Luncheon. The Trackhouse driver opens up about his emotional experience in NASCAR's trip to Mexico City earlier this season and his future in the sport. Would he consider going back down to the Xfinity Series? Who would win in a head-to-head race between Suarez and Pato O'Ward? Would he compete in IndyCar? Escucha y descubre!

Daniel Suarez on NASCAR in Mexico City, Pato O'Ward, The Future

All the way from his New York media tour, Alex Palou is back in the Freak Nation, fresh off his third consecutive IndyCar title. The four-time champ gets candid about the relentless pursuit to be always be better and staying grounded in making history. French kissing and social media highlight fatherhood talks for the 28-year-old. He also give his take on IndyCar vs. NASCAR vs. F1 in this 1-on-1 exclusive. 

2025 IndyCar Champion Alex Palou: Staying Humble Through HIstory

Reigning NHRA Funny Car Champion Austin Prock joins Kenny and Cole in the Lucas Oil Studio fashionably late, after being included in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team's pre-race meeting at WWT Raceway. He gives the scoop on his relationship with Kyle Larson and Mr. H, also sharing an inspiring story revolving around team owner John Force as it pertains to his recent string of success in 2025.

Austin Prock on John Force, Kyle Larson, Return to WWT Raceway

NHRA veteran Shawn Reed rejoins Kenny and Crash weeks removed from his vicious wreck at the NorthWest Nationals ... Hot off his first career Top Fuel victory in his first race back at the track! The former five-time Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Champion shares the most badass comeback story of the year -- across all motorsports -- which found him hoisting his maiden Top Fuel Wally in Reading, Pennsylvania. 

Shawn Reed is Back in Business

For nearly five decades, the Force family has been the most prominent name on the drag strip in NHRA. But 2026, there will be a massive void. Two-time Top Fuel Champion Brittany Force recently announced she would be stepping away from the driver seat -- at least temporarily -- in anticipation of welcoming her first child into the world. The 39-year-old talks about the difficulty in breaking records this year, now having to step away to start a family. Here's nearly 10 minutes of honest and empowering conversation with one of motorsports' most badass women. 

Brittany Force: Breaking Records to Having a Baby!

The Freaks go full throttle with a super-sized show highlighting a NASCAR "Race of the Year" contender and a wild weekend at WWT Raceway for the NHRA MidWest Nationals. Chase Elliott wins his way into the Round of 8, but not without another weekend of controversy surrounding Denny Hamlin. Kyle Larson and Greg Anderson are just two of the name to make an appearance on the show and benefit from "SpeedFreaks mojo," while Brittany Force, Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan and Tony Schumacher also check in with Kenny and Crash from St. Louis.

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 09/28/25

Matt Hagan collects yet another Wally and catches up with Kenny and Crash following his NHRA MidWest Nationals win. He talks about "grab-assin'" to beat Jack Beckman at Gateway and the importance of capitalizing on the points battle between him and "Superman" Austin Prock.


"Grab-Assin'" at Gateway with Matt Hagan

Doug Kalitta is back in the Freak Nation, following his Top Fuel win in the NHRA MidWest Nationals. The former USAC Sprint Car Champion chats with Kenny and Crash about staying focused and confident to secure his third Wally of 2025, as well as what his goals are in trying to win another Top Fuel title.

Confidence & Chasing Championships with Doug Kalitta

Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Tony Schumacher drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to chat with Kenny and Crash ahead of his title defense in MidWest Nationals at WWT Raceway. The 55-year-old breaks down the pressures of securing sponsorships, staying competitive and chasing championships at his age, and recounts his illustrious Motorsports Hall of Fame career that's still going strong.

Pressure a Privilege for Tony Schumacher

Ahead of his runner-up outing in the NHRA MidWest Nationals, "Fast Jack" Beckman caught up with Kenny and Crash for a fun time with the fans at World Wide Technology Raceway with a conversation that needs to be heard to believe. The 2012 Funny Car Champion shares his relationship with new team owner and motorsports legend John Force, plus gives the scoop on all the wild behind-the-scenes happening across the NHRA.


Behind-the-Scenes with Jack Beckman

The inmates are running the asylum! With Kenny and Crash on vacay, it's a Richie, Cole and Codey takeover, as the "three stunads" recap a wild elimination race at the ROVAL. The guys champion NASCAR's playoff system, as opposed to a full-season format, while highlighting another SVG masterclass and breaking down the last-lap madness for the final Round of 8 spot between Joey Logano and Ross Chastain. Connor Zilisch vs. Corey Heim, Carson Hocevar saves a Chili's and Alexis DeJoria stops by on another badass edition of SpeedFreaks!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 10/05/25

Funny Car pilot Alexis DeJoria join the Lucas Oil Studio from World Wide Technology raceway to break down her first season with JCM Racing and evolution as a driver and team with four races left in the 2025 season. She also reminisces with Kenny and Crash about her various tequila-filled visits into the Freak Nation, as SpeedFreaks celebrates 25 years.

Racing & Reminiscing with Alexis DeJoria

Freak yeah! It's a special one-hour roundup of SpeedFreaks with the return of Kenny and Crash, as Cole checks in from Las Vegas Motor Speedway following a wild Round of 8 opener for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series. The crew dissect Denny Hamlin's "chilling" victory, which punched his ticket to the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway, in addition to a bone-head move that now has regular-season champion William Byron in danger of elimination. Stick around for a  one-on-one featuring Michael McDowell, a behind-the-scenes look at drama that unfolded on pit road after the Xfinity race and so much more on this week's show!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 10/12/25

Cole Cusumano caught up with Michael McDowell at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ahead of race No. 33 in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season for a candid conversation on the former Daytona 500 Champion's first season with Spire Motorsports. The Arizona-born racer discusses adapting to the nuances of a new team for the first time in eight years, being teammates with Carson Hocevar, in addition Phoenix Raceway's farewell as the finale and the incoming IndyCar doubleheader next season. 

Michael McDowell's First Season with Spire, Phoenix & IndyCar

Rinus Veekay catches up with Kenny and Crash to discuss his "software update" coming in 2026, as he joins Juncos Hollinger Racing. The Dutch IndyCar pilot dishes keeping secrets, offseason plans and his eyebrows. Also get an inside look at the dynamic and relationship between he and his badass professional boxing wife Carmen.

"Software Update" for Rinus Veekay, Badass Boxer Wife

The Freak Flashback takes listeners back to 2002 when stuntman extraordinaire Evel Kinevel graced SpeedFreaks with his presence. The thrill seeker details humble beginning from a mining town in Montana, plagued by "pimps and whore," as well as inspiring the next generation of dare devils. Why were moms all over Evel  and what is the strongest aphrodisiac for women? The legend reveals all. 

Freak Flashback: Evel Knievel (2002)

The Freaks really do come out at night! The gang embraces the spirit of "spooky season," recapping what was a monster weekend across motorsports. From "boring," to "big balls," William Byron executed a walk-off win at Martinsville to make the Championship 4 at Phoenix and was caught getting a little crazy post-race. Find out who the crew thinks will win it all, the latest on the 23XI-FRM lawsuit and F1 shenanigan from Mexico City. Austin Hill joins the show, as well as NHRA Funny Car pilot Ron Capps on this creepy edition of SpeedFreaks! 

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 10/26/25

Three-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins Kenny and Crash in the Lucas Oil Studio, hoping to steal some SpeedFreaks mojo for his title fight with Austin Prock. The 60-year-old veteran opens up on rebounding from his scary wreck in the Arizona National, to now being in contention for another championship in his 30th season racing in NHRA.  He also previews the upcoming race weekend at Las Vegas and the series finale in Pomona. 

Ron Capps Seeks SpeedFreaks Mojo in Funny Car Title Hunt

Lucas Oil lad and friend of the Freaks, Austin Hill, caught up with Kenny and Crash following his historic fourth win of the season at Talladega Superspeedway. The 31-year-old opened up on his relationship with team owner Richard Childress, as well as getting the opportunity to win the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner's Title for him. With the victories racking up, is there a Cup ride on the horizon for Hill? This and more in 16 minutes with the driver of the No. 21. 

Partying with Austin Hill, Chasing Owner's Title & Cup Ride

Let's. FREAKin'. Go! The crew could not be more fired up, hot off what was arguably one of the best NASCAR Cup Series championship races in the sport's history! Kenny, Crash and Cole provide their raw reactions from Kyle Larson's triumph in becoming a two-time champion, as well as the agonizing defeat to go along with a dominant day by Denny Hamlin at Phoenix. Hear from the Championship 4 drivers post-race, Lucas Oil legend Jesse Love - who rode SpeedFreaks mojo into becoming a NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion - as well as last year's champ Joey Logano on the state of the playoff format and more. It's a can't miss, jam-packed, championship edition of The Freaks!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 11/02/25

Joey Logano caught up with Kenny and Crash at Phoenix Raceway one last time as the reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion. The driver of the No. 22 gets candid about missing and embracing the stress of competing for another title. With change imminent for 2026, he also talks about his preference for a new playoff formant and his ability to adapt to whatever challenges follow. Find out when he thinks of the upcoming IndyCar doubleheader at Phoenix next season and what Team Penske's rapport is like potentially working with racers from other series.

Adapting, Playoffs & Embracing Stress with Joey Logano

NASCAR may be done for, but The Freaks are still going strong! While most other motorsports outlets choose to go into offseason hibernation, SpeedFreaks keeps the fun rolling by recapping the fallout from championship weekend, sharing exclusive content from IndyCar's test at Phoenix Raceway and way-too-early 2026 title predictions. It's a star-studded show with appearances from 2025 champions Kyle Larson and Corey Heim, title contenders Chase Briscoe and Connor Zilisch, as well as 1-on-1's with Alexander Rossi and Scott Dixon! Let's Freakin' Go!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 11/09/25

Chase Briscoe caught up with Kenny and Crash, donning an Indianapolis Motor Speedway tee and jeans, following his first Championship 4 appearance. The driver of the No. 19 spoke on being perceived as "one of the guys," as well as his resilient effort in becoming the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. 

Being "One of the Guys" with Chase Briscoe

Connor Zilisch makes a quick pit stop into the Freak Nation to debrief with Kenny and Crash on his crushing 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship loss to best friend Jesse Love. 

Pit Stop with Connor Zilisch, following Championship Heartbreak

Kenny and Crash caught up with now two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson just one day removed from his shocking series finale triumph. The driver for Hendrick Motorsports shares his lingering state of disbelief in how he became a two-time champion and gives his perspective in what went into his shocking defeat of Denny Hamlin.

The (Two-Time) Champ is Here : Kyle Larson!

Corey Heim graces the Freak Nation with his presence, following the conclusion of one of the most dominant campaigns in NASCAR Truck Series history. Fresh off being crowned the 2025 champion - capped by his 12th win to end the season - he shares what went into his historic run and what the future may hold for his racing career. 

It's (Corey) Heim Time with the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series Champ

Kenny and Crash have an exclusive meet up with IndyCar pilot Alexander Rossi at Phoenix Raceway, where he is testing for the series' return to the desert. The Ed Carpenter Racing driver dives into the differences fans can expect between IndyCar and NASCAR in the upcoming March doubleheader, including how to handle the infamous "dogleg." The 34-year-old also gets personal on fatherhood and a circumcision conversation 2.0 (IYKYK)!

Alexander Rossi on Fatherhood, Difference Between IndyCar/NASCAR

IndyCar legend Scott Dixon is back with The Freaks with an exclusive 1-on-1 from Phoenix Raceway. The six-time champ provides all the technicalities that go into tire tests and shares how he thinks the on-track product will differ from when they last races at the one-mile track before the 2019 reconfiguration. 

Scott Dixon on IndyCar's Phoenix Return, Tire Test

Strap the FREAK in for one of the most high-octane shows of SpeedFreaks' 25th season! Weather may have put a damper on NHRA's finale, but the Lucas Oil Studio crew delivers! Kenny and Crash have an exclusive sit down with NHRA President Glen Cromwell, following the cancellation of the Pomona Finals. We also say farewell to the most iconic family in drag racing (for now) with a John Force tribute and 1-on-1 with soon-to-be mother Brittany Force. 

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 11/16/25

Once Brittany Force hangs it up at the end of the 2025 season, it will mark the first time in over three decades without a Force behind the wheel of a NHRA dragster. The two-time champion stopped by the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss her retirement from full-time racing, as she prepares for motherhood. What does she hope is her legacy is and just how important is family for her? It's all right here in this epic 1-on-1 with one of the greatest female dragsters in NHRA history.

Brittany Force's NHRA Farewell

Kenny and Crash have an EXCLUSIVE sit down with NHRA President Glen Cromwell moments after the decision to cancel the 2025 Finals from Pomona. Find out what went into the unprecedented call in California with this raw and transparent 20-minute conversation that can only be found with SpeedFreaks. 

EXCLUSIVE: NHRA President Glen Cromwell

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