Episodes

  • Kevin Harvick Heats Up before NASCAR Playoffs, Crew Members Hit on Pit Lane and F1 Brain Damage?
    Aug 15 2022
    This week on RaceDay Nation with Rob D’Amico and Michele Rahal they discuss how the NASCAR Playoff have changed dramatically now that Kevin Harvick has gone back to back with wins at Michigan and Richmond. What does this mean for the rest of the field and the battle between Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. Kyle Busch says he was Ross “Chastained” this weekend. Petty GMS announcement of Noah Gragson join the team. Clash tickets go on sale. Bubba Wallace signs extension with 23XI. Pit crew members getting hit on pit lane at Richmond. Truck Series results and a look at the Playoffs. How Kimi Räikkönen will affect the field at Watkins Glen and that he has signed as the first driver for Project91. Then they switch gears over to F1 and discuss the 2023 F1 schedule and how Max Verstappen wants it to be a 16 race season. How Toto Wolff is pushing the FIA to make changes to the cars that are proposing so it doesn’t cause brain damage to the drivers….say what? They also talk about Mick Schumacher could be leaving Haas and Daniel Ricciardo could leaving Mclaren for a cool 21 million…well we don’t see that happening.
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    43 mins
  • Race Recaps of NASCAR in Michigan, IndyCar in Nashville and IMSA at Road America
    Aug 8 2022
    This week on RaceDay Nation host Rob D’Amico recaps NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA racing from this weekend. NASCAR saw both Xfinity and Cup Series at Michigan where Ty Gibbs won the Xfinity race and Kevin Harvick breaks his winless streak and put himself not only in victory lane but the playoffs as well. He discusses how Toyota really tried to break Ford’s 8th straight win at this track but falls short with Bubba Wallace who finished second. Bubba showed some real emotion after the race because he knew this was one of his chance to grab his first career victory and catapult himself into the playoffs. In IndyCar we saw Scott Dixon beat the narrow streets of Nashville for the win which puts him ever closer to his 7th championship. Plus Rob breaks-down all the great action in the IMSA race at Road America where Wayne Taylor Racing gets to victory lane for the first ever. The track produced great racing from a five classes and John Doonan, IMSA President, delivered the state of the sport where we learned about stability and sustainability coming in 2023 calendar.
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    43 mins
  • Get caught up on all the weekend racing drama from NASCAR, F1, IndyCar, IMSA and SRX
    Jul 5 2022
    This week on RACEDAY NATION co-hosts Rob D'Amico and Michele Rahal get you caught up on all the drama from this weekends racing action. NASCAR Cup and Xfinity were at Road America, Formula 1 at Silverstone, IndyCar at Mid-Ohio, IMSA was in Canada and SRX at Stafford.
    Carlos Sainz gets Ferrari a win, Ty Gibbs beats Kyle Larson, Noah Gragson vs Sage Karam, Cadillac, Porsche and Aston Martin on top in IMSA, Tyler Reddick beats Chase Elliott and Ryan Newman makes a family celebration in SRX victory lane.
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    43 mins
  • NASCAR, INDYCAR and IMSA weekend recaps
    Jun 6 2022
    On this weeks episode of RaceDay Nation co-hosts Rob D'Amico and Michele Rahal recap the Truck & Cup races from World Wide Technology Raceway, the Xfinity race from Portland and IndyCar & IMSA from Detroit. Plus look back at the F1 race in Monaco and hit the latest news and rumors in the world of racing. Discuss if it's a good idea for Max Verstappen to retire after his 2028 contract ends with Red Bull.
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    50 mins
  • Let's recap the Formula 1 Monaco GP, the INDY 500 & get you on the grid for NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600
    May 30 2022
    With co-hosts Rob D'Amico and Michele Rahal - on this weeks show we will recap the Formula 1 Monaco GP and the Indy 500. Plus we get you on the grid for the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600.
    Sergio Perez and Red Bull out play Ferrari and Charles Leclerc. Scott Dixon's bad luck continues at the INDY 500 but it's still Ganassi and Marcus Ericsson with the win. Plus we get you on the grid for the longest race of the season with the Coca-Cola 600 where Kyle Larson has to make his way to the front because he didn't get to qualify his car.
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    52 mins
  • Is it okay to wreck another driver for a race win in NASCAR, F1, IMSA or INDYCAR? (Joey VS William)
    May 18 2022
    On this weeks Cooks and Cars - RaceDay Nation edition Rob D'Amico and Michele Rahal discuss if it's okay to wreck another driver for the win. Compare other situations, discuss the gentleman's agreement and why Tony Stewart said he would wreck his grandmother for a win. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts so we can discuss them on the show.

    We also recap the truck and cup races from Kansas, why we keep seeing tire and rim issues in NASCAR, and other surprise are coming in the series.

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    #NASCAR #F1 #Crashes #Wrecks #Win #IMSA #INDYCAR #RacingRivals #Cup #Truck #RaceDayNation #CooksandCars
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    19 mins
  • F1 Miami GP qualifying lineup, news and track highlights from IMSA driver Jordan Taylor
    May 18 2022
    On this week's episode of Cooks and Cars RaceDay Nation edition Rob D’Amico and Michele Rahal talk with special IMSA driver Jordan Taylor and his VERY distant cousin Rodney Sandstorm about their experience in the F1 Miami GP paddock. Jordan explains why this track is very technical and why drivers are saying its dirty. We discuss Ferrari’s lockout of the frontrow, Verstappen’s limited track time, the difficulty of getting around at track and what happened in practice and qualifying.

    Plus Jordan talks about driving the number 3 Corvette in the IMSA GTD class, the balance of performance, why ABS doesn’t belong in professional motorsports, is he expecting a baby and why is he the second favorite son of Wayne Taylor.

    Rob and Michele get into the spirit of Miami and discuss their favorite Cuban cigars!

    Get the rundown of the qualifying Top 10.

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    Thanks for watching and please leave a comment below, so we can discuss on the next episode.

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    45 mins
  • CNC-RD-MONTOYA-MIAMIGP-AUDIOInterview with Juan Pablo Montoya from the Formula 1 Miami GP
    May 18 2022
    On this episode of Cooks and Cars RaceDay Nation edition Rob D'Amico and Michele Rahal talk with special guest and world champ Juan Pablo Montoya about the Miami GP. How can it stand the test of time, how weather will impact the race, where the greatest passing opportunities will come from, can F1 withstand another GP in the US and will Andretti ever get a team in F1.

    He gives a corner by corner description of the track as he saw it from the cockpit of a McLaren P1 supercar.

    He drops some major advice for parents trying to get their kids into racing.

    Plus why he loves cooking pizzas and smoking briskets on the Big Green Egg.

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    #f1 #miamigp #juanpablomontoya #cooksandcars #racedaynation #racing #mclaren #ferrari #redbull #mercedes #amg #haasf1 #robdamico #michelerahal
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    32 mins