The Teardown

A topsy-turvy Sonoma race leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to discuss, including the new NASCAR term you should never say. Plus, the guys look ahead to what's next at Iowa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An out-of-nowhere winner at Gateway shakes up the NASCAR playoff picture and Kyle Larson's continued limbo with his waiver status leads to another heated conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Larson's Double attempt gets ruined by rain, sparking a heated debate between Jeff and Jordan on NASCAR's waiver rule. Plus the guys talk all things Indy 500, the shortened Coke 600 and Stewart-Haas Racing's future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jordan has a front row seat to a fight between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and records a viral video in the process. Meanwhile, the guys break down what happened at the NASCAR All-Star Race and discuss Kyle Larson's impact on the Indy 500 and NASCAR overall. 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 thrilling final stage of the Darlington race and debate NASCAR's upcoming 2025 schedule changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the all-time closest finish in NASCAR history, Jeff and Jordan are abuzz about the racing at Kansas Speedway. Plus, Jordan fills us in on his F1 experience in Miami. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Air blocking decides another race while Dover proves to be another battle of NASCAR's elite drivers. Jeff and Jordan discuss all things from Sunday's race, as well as the recent IndyCar controversy and Saturday's Xfinity Series race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A fuel-savings superspeedway race at Talladega sparks some debate between Jeff and Jordan, but there's no arguing over the importance of a Michael Jordan celebration for NASCAR. Meanwhile, the guys dive into the scoring pylon debate and talk about where TV commercials were excessive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Texas turns into a surprisingly entertaining race and a driver snaps a long winless streak. Jeff and Jordan discuss everything that happened Sunday in the Lone Star State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff's mood turns sour after another disappointing short track race, which sparks a rant. Meanwhile, the guys discuss what can be done to short tracks, take a look at Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary race and dive into what's behind the Denny Hamlin vs. Marcus Smith drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Controversial calls, spoiled strategies and wet weather tires are among the topics after an Easter race at Richmond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A relatively tame race at Circuit of the Americas leaves Jeff and Jordan to wonder about the state of NASCAR road racing, whether COTA will be on future schedules and how track limits should be officiated.Don't forget to subscribe to The Athletic during our $1 per month sale at theathletic.com/nascar!Also, visit our sponsor FanDuel at fanduel.com/teardown to get $200 in bonus bets with your first $5 deposit.21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. 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.

Jeff and Jordan marvel at an unexpectedly incredible Bristol concrete race. Plus Jeff celebrates the demise of the dirt with his third annual rap...uh..."performance."Visit our link at fanduel.com/teardown to get $250 in bonus bets. Must be 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. 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.

Did NASCAR's new short track rules package produce a good race at Phoenix? Jeff and Jordan digest what they saw on Sunday in the desert and talk about what it means for similar events this season.North Carolina residents: Visit FanDuel.com/Teardown to receive $250 in bonus bets when you place your first $5 bet. Must be 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. 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.

Jeff and Jordan wonder how much they can jump to conclusions after the first 'real' race of the NASCAR season. Can Las Vegas tell us anything about how the rest of the year will unfold?Fan Duel is coming to North Carolina. Visit our link at fanduel.com/teardownAvailability subject to regulatory approval.21+ and present in NC. Bonuses are issued in non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 30 days after FanDuel accepts its first real money sports wager in NC. Unique user identity verification required. 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.

Atlanta delivers an all-time classic NASCAR finish and a tremendous race, leaving Jeff and Jordan buzzing over what this means for the track's future. 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 after the Daytona 500 to discuss everything that happened in Monday's 66th 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.

Jeff and Jordan digest Thursday night's Duel races at Daytona, which set the lineup for the Daytona 500. The guys make their picks for the Great American Race, look ahead to how Sunday's action may unfold...and reveal Jeff's bet-losing outfit for the Daytona 500. 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 season starts a day earlier than expected. Jeff and Jordan give their reactions to an unprecedented move, then discuss the racing at the Clash and what its future might hold. 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 have moved The Teardown to Dirty Mo! In their first episode on the new platform, the guys go through the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series drivers to give a team-by-team outlook for the upcoming season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While attending a preseason planning meeting in New York, Jeff and Jordan reconnect to kick off the 2024 edition of The Teardown. Today's topic: Things they'd like to see happen in NASCAR that would bring excitement or positive momentum this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final podcast of 2023, Jeff and Jordan take questions from the listeners before signing off for the rest of the year. Thanks for all your support and we'll talk to you in 2024! 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 go through each of the NASCAR Cup Series teams to look at what went right, what went wrong and how the various teammates stacked up against each other in 2023. 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 joined by special guest Luke Smith, Formula 1 writer for The Athletic, as they digest everything that happened during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend on the morning after the race. 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 take a race-by-race look at how all 38 events in the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season unfolded and look back at their memories from each weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the 12th straight year, Landon Cassill's appearance on the 12 Questions interview series marks the season finale. Cassill gives us an update on his NASCAR future, discusses ChatGPT and much more in this wide-ranging conclusion to this year's version of the 12 Qs. 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 try to process what just happened in the NASCAR season finale at Phoenix and then chat with the new Cup Series champion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before making his second consecutive appearance in the Championship 4, Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell discusses his alternate career path, the key for young drivers moving up the ranks and why he loves to race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At Martinsville, two first-time Championship 4 participants seal their invitations for next week's title race at Phoenix. Plus, Jeff and Jordan discuss the controversial ending to the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NASCAR's favorite amigo joins the 12 Questions podcast to discuss overcoming the language barrier, the importance of staying cool under pressure and whether old VWs are really a good investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An eventful NASCAR Playoff race at Homestead-Miami Speedway gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to sort through on this week's postrace podcast. Plus the race winner joins to share his thoughts on a clutch victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The delightfully interesting Carson Hocevar, an up-and-coming 2024 NASCAR Cup Series rookie and current Truck Series playoff driver, joins the 12 Questions to discuss being a race fan, getting to know Dale Jr. and why it's important to zone out during races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The semifinal round of the NASCAR Playoffs opens with a straightforward race at Las Vegas, but there's still plenty for Jeff and Jordan to discuss heading into the final three races of the 2023 Cup Series season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The five-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver and 2020 Cup Series champion joins the 12 Questions podcast for an insightful conversation about being a realist, his career stability and why he's continuing to learn life lessons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Round of 12 ends at the Charlotte Roval, leaving Jeff and Jordan to digest the elimination of four drivers and examine the NASCAR playoff picture for the remaining eight drivers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before he returned to Talladega for his first superspeedway race since the terrifying Daytona crash last month, Preece sat down to answer our 12 Questions. In addition to the crash, topics include whether young drivers today should still work on their own cars and having no regrets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An entertaining and eventful Talladega race adds another wrinkle to the NASCAR Playoffs picture and gives Jeff and Jordan plenty to discuss heading into the Round 2 elimination race next week at 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 soon-to-be retired future Hall of Famer joins us for one final 12 Questions interview as his career winds down. Topics range from parenting to leadership to the importance of planning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Round 2 of the NASCAR Playoffs begins, Jeff and Jordan talk about the racing at Texas Motor Speedway and take a driver-by-driver look at the 12 contenders remaining in the championship hunt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion makes his annual stop on the 12 Questions podcast to discuss a variety of topics -- including one question in which he needed the help of his dad, Mike, to answer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, taken from an interview originally recorded in April 2019, the late Sherry Pollex shares important perspectives on life, empathy, health and cancer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast host Denny Hamlin joins the first part of The Teardown to chat about his evening at Bristol Motor Speedway and weigh in on the "Was It A Good Race?" poll guess. Then Jeff and Jordan break down what they saw in NASCAR's Round 1 elimination race and share their thoughts on a busy news week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The second-year Wood Brothers Racing driver makes his inaugural appearance on the 12 Questions podcast, discussing life growing up in NASCAR, the ethics of honking and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kansas Speedway race reveals an incorrect NASCAR Playoffs pick for both Jeff and Jordan, so the guys debrief on how they got it wrong and look ahead to the playoff situation heading into Bristol. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The sneaky funny Chris Buescher, winner of three races heading into the playoffs, joins the 12 Questions and puts his dry humor on full display. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Race No. 1 of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Jeff and Jordan go through the standings to take a driver-by-driver look at how the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway unfolded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the JTG Daugherty Racing driver returned to the scene of his Daytona 500 victory, he sat down to chat about topics like his love of golf, his chill vibe and how to deal with a difficult boss. 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 field is set after Daytona concludes the Cup Series regular season. Jeff and Jordan are live at Daytona to forecast the playoffs and digest Ryan Preece's terrifying crash. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The veteran Joe Gibbs Racing driver and co-owner of 23XI Racing makes his annual appearance on the 12 Questions podcast to discuss topics like whether "Actions Detrimental" has been a positive, the chances of NASCAR ever seeing a champion who immediately retires and his mysteriously low heart rate inside the race car. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Watkins Glen result makes Chase Elliott's mission obvious as the NASCAR Playoffs picture comes into view with just one spot remaining. Daytona International Speedway president Frank Kelleher joins Jeff and Jordan around the 35-minute mark to give his insight on what to expect next week for the regular season finale.Sponsor note: Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code "teardown" when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code "teardown" (with no quotation marks) to get the deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.