The Teardown

Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi sit down with Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, Shane Van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain in Part 1 of their Playoff Media Day special, and you know The Teardown doesn’t do standard, boring conversation. Jeff and Jordan had Blaney talking about baby strollers, Cindric cracking jokes about getting buried in a car, Logano telling them what ticks him off the most, and we’re pretty sure Bowman is avoiding anything with more than four legs from now on.Driver interviews::45 Austin Cindric6:59 Chase Elliott22:15 Chase Briscoe36:04 Ryan Blaney50:23 Shane Van Gisbergen1:02:14 Alex Bowman1:13:40 Joey Logano1:26:17 Ross Chastain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan are on site at Daytona International Speedway to discuss the NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, offer their playoff predictions and share thoughts on the latest news of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NASCAR sees its biggest upset of the season as a surprise winner shakes up the playoff picture with two races remaining in the regular season. The guys dive into what it means for the driver and his team, take a look at the impact on the other postseason hopefuls and discuss Jordan's latest NASCAR schedule news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest in a string of lackluster NASCAR Cup Series races has Jeff and Jordan taking the temperature of the fan base -- and not being optimistic about what they find. Plus the guys debate the GOAT of NASCAR road course racing and take a look at the playoff picture with two races remaining in the regular season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another fuel-mileage race, this time at Iowa Speedway, sees one driver stretch his gas tank for the final 144 laps of the race to return to victory lane. Jeff and Jordan break it all down and discuss the latest in the race to the playoffs as well as this week's NASCAR news and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One driver gets his first career NASCAR crown jewel victory in dramatic fashion at the Brickyard 400 and wins his way into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the NASCAR playoff format debate pops up again -- and Jeff has some revealing information about where things stand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the late restarts between Joe Gibbs Racing teammates to Chase Elliott's questionable pit strategy to the In-Season Challenge, Jeff and Jordan break down all things Dover Motor Speedway in the latest episode of The Teardown. Plus the guys talk covering the small teams and give the latest lawsuit update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sonoma sees a predictable winner and more road course domination from one driver, and the In-Season Bracket Challenge sees a Cinderella advance to the final four. Plus the guys discuss the return of the Clash to Bowman Gray Stadium and weigh what the latest developments in the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit against NASCAR mean. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After what may have been the final edition of the Chicago Street Course Race, Jeff and Jordan recap one driver's predictable victory and break down the actual surprises from the race and the In-Season Challenge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An incredible Atlanta race leaves Jeff and Jordan buzzing about the 1.5-mile track's transformation and the guys dissect the impact of a wide-open wild card race on the season as a whole. Plus they go through the first race of the In-Season Challenge results and review TNT's return to NASCAR coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One driver preserves his fuel against tall odds to win for the first time this season while dirty air thwarts his competitors at Pocono Raceway. Plus Jeff and Jordan discuss all the latest NASCAR news, including the potential San Diego street race, the in-season tournament, Carson Hocevar's fine and Amazon Prime Video's coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan are live from Mexico City -- and joined by NASCAR's Ben Kennedy to open the show -- to discuss their experience at NASCAR's first international points race for the Cup Series since 1958. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan are both on site at Michigan International Speedway to rave about the excellent racing they witnessed, discuss all the happenings from the weekend and look ahead to the Mexico City race. Also, the guys discuss Ram's re-entry into the Truck Series and give their take on the latest from the 23XI vs. NASCAR lawsuit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan dissect all things Nashville, including a breakthrough win for one driver and a clash between a newcomer and a veteran. Plus the guys weigh in on the latest news, including Jim France's now-defunct plans to fund a car at Sonoma. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a night to sleep on what they saw at Indy and Charlotte, Jeff and Jordan debate whether The Double is possible in the future, examine Ross Chastain's excellent season, ponder what was so good about the Amazon Prime broadcast and discuss the Indy 500 as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Jordan at the NASCAR All-Star Race and Jeff at Indianapolis 500 qualifying, the guys compare notes on their observations from the race weekend and are joined by Indy 500 polesitter Robert Shwartzman. From the promoter's caution to the future of the All-Star Race to the bravery of Indy 500 drivers, there's plenty to discuss this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kansas turns into one driver's playground yet again as the track fails to live up to its recent string of memorable races. Jeff and Jordan discuss what role domination plays in how a race is viewed, offer the latest on the 23XI/Front Row vs. NASCAR lawsuit and weigh in on what tracks would make their championship rotation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys explore the roots of a chaotic Texas race and ponder the missed opportunities for many drivers in Sunday's race. Plus Jeff and Jordan revisit the "run what you brung" conversation after a week of debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A clean and green Talladega race has Jeff and Jordan discussing the state of superspeedway racing again, plus Jeff goes on an epic rant after hearing some news from Jordan. Also, the guys talk about the latest NASCAR news including Homestead as the season finale and Rodney Childers being fired from Spire Motorsports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A disappointing race at Bristol Motor Speedway leaves Jeff and Jordan disagreeing on where to point the finger. Plus, the guys talk about Kyle Larson's dominance and reflect on the loss of two friends close to the NASCAR world this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One driver dominates at Darlington only to see his victory disappear, while another comes out of nowhere to steal a victory at the "Track Too Tough To Tame." Jeff and Jordan are on-site together for the first time since Daytona to discuss everything they saw this weekend and discuss various other news topics in NASCAR this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One driver tames Martinsville Speedway for the sixth time, but Jeff and Jordan can't look past the eventful Xfinity Series race on Saturday as the talk of the weekend. Plus the guys talk about their ideas for what else could be done to spice up NASCAR short track racing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A naturally unfolding race at Homestead-Miami Speedway reignites championship talk and sees one driver's talent shine through. Jeff and Jordan discuss the future for Homestead and examine the NASCAR Cup Series field after six points races so far this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NASCAR gets a surprising winner at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first intermediate track race of the season, raising questions about what this means for the current power team dynamics in the Cup Series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Goodyear's "option tire" works its magic at Phoenix Raceway, opening a world of possibilities for NASCAR. Plus Jeff and Jordan discuss the latest win from a breakout star and take stock of how the field is shaping up after the first short track race of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan are back to dissect all the twists and turns of NASCAR's latest visit to Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The guys discuss which drivers are hot and not, a confusing policy change and COTA's future on the NASCAR schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The timing of another last-lap yellow flag mars the ending of an otherwise-spectacular NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jeff and Jordan discuss the inconsistent cautions, Carson Hocevar's aggressive racing and a new way to watch NASCAR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the seas part for one driver to win his second Daytona 500, Jeff and Jordan are live from Daytona International Speedway to share their thoughts on the 67th running of the Great American Race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The entire 2025 NASCAR Cup Series visited with The Teardown over the course of nearly seven hours on Daytona 500 Media Day. Here are some of our favorite moments.Drivers featured in this episode include (in order): Joey Logano, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Carson Hocevar, Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, Helio Castroneves, Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, Daniel Suarez, Brad Keselowski, Austin Dillon and Ryan Preece.To check out the full video from Media Day (with 10-minute interviews from every driver), visit Dirty Mo Media's YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/live/JbrvCSnexMY?si=tp-EPMq0NtX4KwSw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan are live on site at Bowman Gray Stadium for the Clash and discuss NASCAR's first race at the Winston-Salem track since 1971. Plus the guys talk about the future of the Clash and where it should go next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's race week! Jeff and Jordan preview the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium and give their 2025 NASCAR playoff picks, including their Championship 4 and season champion. Plus the guys digest the latest rules update from NASCAR officials. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After NASCAR drops a flurry of rules changes for the upcoming 2025 season, Jeff and Jordan take the green flag on a new season of The Teardown by sorting through all of them. From the controversial new "Open Exemption Provisional" to the revamped DVP policy, the guys share their opinion on how the new rules could impact NASCAR this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jeff and Jordan wrap up the 2024 season of The Teardown by fielding your questions for two hours. Also, the esteemed Holly Cain joins the guys to discuss her new book and join in on answering some of the listener questions as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A magic genie visits Jeff and Jordan to grant them a series of wishes, with one catch: They can only change things about the 2024 NASCAR season. Check out the picks the guys came up with in our latest offseason episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After discussing the latest NASCAR news (like the breakup of Chris Gabehart and Denny Hamlin's crew chief/driver pairing) , Jeff and Jordan take a swing at answering The Athletic's weekly 12 Questions series. From Jordan's worst dating story to Jeff's biggest regret, you might learn something new about the guys this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan reunite in Las Vegas to review their most memorable moments of the recently completed NASCAR season. From controversies to clutch performances to the courtroom, 2024 seemed to have a little bit of everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Jordan discuss the outcome of the 2024 NASCAR championship race before getting into a heated debate on the merits of the playoff system. Plus the guys share their thoughts on the end of Martin Truex Jr.'s career, Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier and the latest in the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit against NASCAR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Controversy overshadows a stirring playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, leaving Jeff and Jordan to try and sort through the aftermath. Plus the guys digest the championship field and make their title picks for each of the three NASCAR national series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A phenomenal, instant classic race at Homestead-Miami Speedway has Jeff and Jordan raving about what they just watched. Plus the guys make predictions for what could happen at Martinsville and debate Homestead's place on the NASCAR calendar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NASCAR Playoffs take another wild turn at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as several contenders run into trouble while a surprising driver locks himself into the Championship 4. Jeff and Jordan examine the playoff picture for the remaining seven drivers trying to race their way into Phoenix and weigh in on their chances of doing so. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An exciting battle for the elimination line gets overshadowed by Alex Bowman's shocking disqualification in postrace inspection, which breaks late in the episode and offers Jeff and Jordan a chance to give a live reaction. Plus the guys predict their final four, champion and talk about what happened in Parker Kligerman's controversial loss on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talladega shakes up the playoff picture again while some questionable officiating leaves Jeff and Jordan scratching their heads. Plus the guys give the latest on the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit and look ahead to the Charlotte Roval. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The racing world woke up to the tremor of seismic news as it was announced that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and Jim France. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi helped break the story for the Athletic earlier and took to the airwaves this afternoon for an emergency broadcast of the Teardown diving deep into the court filing. With the assistance of antitrust lawyer Jeffrey Kessler, the teams’ filing alleges that NASCAR has performed anticompetitive practices and monopolistic control. What does this mean for the future of NASCAR? Jeff and Jordan weigh in on the possible outcomes of this truly historic moment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From championship contenders to drivers looking for their first victory of 2024, missed chances were rampant at Kansas Speedway. Jeff and Jordan discuss all the playoff implications, take another look at the Bristol tire situation and talk about the potential pre-Talladega fix to cars getting airborne. Get $200 in bonus bets when you place your first $5 bet on FanDuel by going to fanduel.com/teardown. Must be 21+ and present in North Carolina. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A surprising and disappointing Bristol Night Race leaves Jeff and Jordan wondering what happened to the much-anticipated tire falloff that was supposed to play a major factor in the Round 1 elimination event. The guys also take a look at Goodyear's role in NASCAR short track racing, examine the prospects for the remaining playoff drivers and reminisce about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s impact on the sport.Visit our sponsor FanDuel at fanduel.com/teardown. 21+ and present in North Carolina. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A surprisingly chaotic Watkins Glen race scrambles the Round 1 NASCAR playoffs picture heading into Bristol. Jeff and Jordan react to the shakeup, dive into the surprising tire wear developments (or lack thereof) and discuss the exciting debut of Connor Zilisch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi sit down with each of the 16 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Daniel Suarez, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs. You'll hear drivers' candid thoughts on the Playoff format, option tires, and much more. Jeff and Jordan keep it fresh by throwing some interesting questions in the mix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NASCAR Playoffs begin at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Jeff and Jordan both on site to break down all the action from the 2024 postseason opener. Plus, the guys take a deep dive into the status of NASCAR's charter agreement negotiations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regular season concludes at Darlington Raceway with an exciting and eventful race, and a driver in desperate need of a win ends up in victory lane at the Southern 500. Jeff and Jordan break down how the 26th race finished, digest some of the near-misses that impacted the playoff picture and make their picks for the Championship 4 and 2024 Cup winner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The summer Daytona race delivers thrills yet again, with a shocking new winner to shake up the playoff picture. Jeff and Jordan are on site at the World Center of Racing to sort through what they just witnessed, including two airborne crashes on Saturday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.