Jeff, Kevin, and Sky are back behind the mics to break down all the wild action from the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway!

After a quick reset week (with Kevin vacationing in New Hampshire 🦞 following Ryan Blaney’s lobster-hoisting victory at NHMS), the crew dives headfirst into one of the most drama-filled races of the season.

🔥 Race Recap:

• Chase Elliott surges from 9th on the final restart to grab the win, taking the inside line after a heated side-by-side battle with Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace.
• Beatin’ and bangin’ to the line had fans on their feet and social media buzzing.
• What does this mean for the playoff picture heading into the cutoff race at the Roval?

📊 Big Picture Topics:

• NASCAR viewership 📺 & fan attendance 👥 — what’s working, what’s not, and how the sport can grow.
• New faces & new places for 2026 🤝 — personnel changes and shifting team dynamics.
• Playoff crunch time — who’s in, who’s out, and what needs to happen at the Roval.
• Fantasy picks & expert analysis so you stay ahead of the pack.

The MTG crew has you covered with laughs, hot takes, and everything you need to stay up to speed on NASCAR. 🏎️💨

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The MTG crew is back to dive into all the action from the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway! 🏁

Christopher Bell may have only led 12 laps, but his smart tire strategy carried him to victory while others struggled with right-side tire failures 🔥. With 14 cautions slowing the race for nearly two hours — a Bristol rarity — tire wear became the story of the night.

We break down:

• 🚨 The four drivers eliminated as the playoff grid shrinks from 16 ➝ 12
• 🔧 How strategy and survival played a bigger role than speed
• 🏆 NASCAR’s decision to move the awards banquet to Scottsdale, AZ after Phoenix
• 🔮 Our predictions for who’s at risk after the Round of 12
• 🗓️ A look ahead to New Hampshire Motor Speedway — Kevin’s first trip back home in nearly 20 years!

Plus: expert fantasy picks, race predictions, and all the bold takes you’ve come to expect from your MTG crew.

⚠️ No episode next week as Kevin enjoys Loudon and some vacation time — but we’ll be back after Kansas to get you ready for the Roval cutoff race.

👉 Tune in, fuel up, and Mash The Gas with us!

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Sky and Kevin are back to break down all the action from the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL — just across the river from St. Louis! 🏎️💨

This race had it all, but the spotlight was on Denny Hamlin who put on a dominating performance from the pole to Victory Lane, grabbing his 59th career win 🏆 and delivering the 200th victory for Toyota 🚗💪. With Hamlin now locked into the Round of 12, the playoff intensity is heating up. 🔥

As we gear up for Bristol under the lights this Saturday night 🌙✨, where four drivers will be eliminated from playoff contention, Sky and Kevin dive into all the key storylines, including:

• ⚡ Kyle Larson’s crash with Ryan Blaney — playoff drama intensifies
• 🛠️ Pit strategy that shifted the race
• 🏁 Why Toyota looks unstoppable right now
• 🏆 Can Hendrick Motorsports get back to their winning ways?
• 📈 Who’s hot, who’s not, and what to expect at Bristol

Plus ➡️ fantasy advice 🧠, bold race picks 🎯, and the kind of race-day analysis you can only get from Mash the Gas. 🎧

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in for the playoff madness, this episode has you covered from start to finish.

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