The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 281 covers recent developments in various motorsports, including NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, and NFL previews for the season.

• NASCAR Highlights: Chase Briscoe wins the Southern 500; six Toyotas in the top seven.
• Lawsuit Updates: Corey Heim secures his 8th win, advancing to Round of 8.
• IndyCar Results: Josef Newgarden wins at Nashville, with Palou and Mclaughlin following.
• Formula 1: Oscar Piastri wins the Dutch GP; both Ferraris do not finish.
• NFL Season Preview: Overview of the upcoming NFL Week 1 and fantasy outlook.
• Other Racing Series: Includes updates on NHRA, Indy NXT, WEC, Moto2, WSBK, F2 & F3.
• Sim Racing: Josh shares his experience competing in iRacing Indy Six Hours with Sim Party Racing.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 280 discusses NASCAR playoff time, the Cup Series schedule, and the ongoing issues with 23XI/FRM. Ryan Blaney wins at Daytona, and O'Reilly Auto Parts becomes the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. Crafton is no longer an FT driver, and Majeski takes over Menards' 88 in 2026. The podcast also covers NFL training camp and fantasy football, GSP roundup, Moto2 at Red Fool Ring and Hungary, NHRA at Brainerd, IMSA GT at Virginia International Raceway, and NASCAR Cup & XFinity at Daytona.

The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 279 discusses the NASCAR Cup & Trucks at Richmond, with Bald Spot Dillon repeating and backs into the playoffs. Penske cars made significant progress, while Bowman and Byron won the Regular Season Title. Points are heading to Daytona, with Matt Crafton running over Ty Majeski for the win. Rhodes and Ruggiero failed to get into the playoffs. The Cup Series Schedule is released, and O'Reilly Auto Parts is the new title sponsor for the Triple-A NASCAR series. The podcast also covers NFL training camp, fantasy football, GSP roundup, NHRA, IMSA GT, and NASCAR Cup & XFinity at Daytona.