NASCAR Drivers Christopher Bell & William Byron saw their race results changed by NASCAR officials after nearly a half hour discussion at the end of the Martinsville race. A last lap move by Bell was thrown out by officials. That gave the fourth and final Playoff spot to Byron. The decision was split almost down the middle by NASCAR fans who responded to a SpeedFreaks poll on X, formerly Twitter. Bell and Byron, however, were fairly at peace with the decision. At least that's what it appeared after the race.  Listen...

Christopher Bell & William Byron Are The Center of Major Controversy

Guests: NASCAR Director of Competition Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Drivers Christopher Bell & William Byron, NASCAR Martinsville Winner Ryan Blaney

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 11/03/2024

Industry veteran and OG pit spotter Walter Cox joins Davey Segal this week (2:20) to explain what the role of a pit spotter entails and how he and the role began over three decades ago. Cox explains how many feeds he listens to at once during races, what he provides on-air talent with, how he goes about information gathering ahead of races and how the job has evolved over the years.

Cox also dives into his famous trades in the garage area, where he gives canned fruits and vegetables for racing memorabilia, and explains how Kasey Kahne helped make them more known. He also shares anecdotes from his interesting life in and out of racing, including his time as a "Waffle Belly," a radio host and being in a music video.

Davey also recaps the Martinsville manipulation and penalties divvied out in the wake of the penultimate race of the season, Ryan Blaney's impressive win and previews the Championship 4 weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

Episode 251: Walter Cox

The Freaks are amped up, following the 67th running of the Daytona 500! The crew gives their raw reactions at the conclusion of the Great American Race, with Kenny kicking things off by going on a fiery rant about "Bland" Byron going back-to-back. Cole calls in live from the track, while Crash, Richie and a special guest give their takes on the divisive crown-jewel event. You won't want to miss interviews for Coach Joe Gibbs like you've never seen him before and Rajah Caruth, as SpeedFreak's celebration of Black History Month in racing rolls on. 

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 02/16/25

Fresh off his second straight Daytona 500 win, William Byron’s spotter Branden Lines joins Davey Segal (6:25) to break down how the 2025 Great American Race was won, why the celebration of this one was vastly different than winning on a Monday in 2024, how he passed time during the rain delay and the art of Gen 7 spotting and how he’s evolved his craft since working with Byron in Cup.

Lines also touches on the “Triangle of Trust” Byron, crew chief Rudy Fugle and the No. 24 team have established over the last 4 years, how far he and Byron go back, getting started in motorsports growing up outside of Indianapolis, living with Daniel and Kenzie Hemric and Chris Gabehart while trying to make it in racing, the satisfaction of winning a Truck Series championship with Ty Majeski last season and more, including how Atlanta differs from Daytona and what the No. 24 team is capable of in 2025.

Davey also recaps the chaotic and surprising finish, looks ahead to Atlanta and Papa Segal pays homage to The King of the Beach.

Episode 260: Branden Lines

Austin Green joins Davey Segal (7:00) to discuss how things are going in the midst of his partial Xfinity Series season with Jordan Anderson Racing. Gearing up for another road course in Watkins Glen, they discuss why the road course moniker may be an inaccurate one given his background, how difficult it is getting used to heavier stock cars, switching between a Trans-Am, ARCA and Xfinity vehicle, his racing background and how big winning recently on the Charlotte oval in ARCA Menards Series competition was.

Plus, Green details how his father David and uncles Mark and Jeff have helped him navigate his NASCAR journey, the influence they've had on his career thus far, helping Jordan Anderson Racing grow thanks to his road racing skills, avoiding the chaos during races, what his short and long term plans look like and more.

Davey also recaps William Byron's win at Iowa, looks ahead to what might be another SVG dominant performance at The Glen and Papa Segal pays homage to a legendary finish and road racer.

Episode 282: Austin Green

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

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

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

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