We’re Back For The Season Finale! -F-R Racing Insider

After a month off, we’re back just in time for our season finale of F-R Racing’s Garage Talk! We have a lot to catch up on and it’s the first time we’ve recorded an episode at night in many months. Of course that means the wheels fall off the show right away and it takes us a while to get onto the racing topics.

We want to thank you all for tuning in this season as we’ve pushed the 150 episode mark (plus our 20+ episodes of the “Weekend Recap” show. We’ll be back in late January/early February as the NASCAR season returns. We’re working on a really cool project to help our leagues that we’re not quite ready to unveil, but we will be spending the next couple of months working on that.

We’re Back and Dumber Than Ever! NASCAR Updates, F1 Late Season Drama – F-R Racing’s Garage Talk Season Finale

Did you miss us?! No? Well that’s alright because we’re back with the season finale of Garage Talk (simulcasted on  @Stadiumscene ). We spend the first part of the show catching up on what we missed over the last month and get way off topic looking again at the current state of television. When we finally do get back on topic we go right into the worst kept secret in IndyCar that former Formula 1 driver and son of legendary driver Michael Schumacher, Mick will be joining RLL next season! We discuss what kind of impact that will have on the sport.

Next, we move on and quickly recap the NASCAR season finale and the frustrating finishes for both Denny Hamlin in the Cup Series and Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series. We then move onto the latest drama in the NASCAR/23XI & FRM lawsuit including some not very flattering texts between NASCAR President Steve Phelps and NASCAR Official, Brian Herbst. They range from trashing the SRX Series and comments that upset Richard Childress so much that he’s threatening to take legal action. Nobody is going to win this lawsuit.

Finally, we close out the show talking the shocking double DQ of the McLaren cars and how some people believe that McLaren had been cheating (while some don’t agree). Max is right back in it with two races and a sprint to go. Can he pull off the miraculous comeback in his drive for five in a row?

Don’t forget to tune into the season premiere of Wednesday Night Dash on January 7th at 10pm ET only on  @Stadiumscene . Hit that subscribe button and we’ll see you back again in late January/early February for the next season of Garage Talk!

Key Episode Moments

• 00:00:00 – Season Finale Introduction, Weather Talk, and Show Format Overview
• 00:08:00 – Home Alone Movies, Kieran Culkin’s Awards, and TV Nostalgia
• 00:16:00 – Classic Sitcoms, Syndication, and Racing Schedules Preview
• 00:23:40 – IndyCar, NASCAR Driver Moves, and Upcoming Race Events
• 00:31:30 – NASCAR Playoffs Recap, Stage Racing Debate, and Phoenix Race Analysis
• 00:39:30 – NASCAR Lawsuit Drama, Track Usage, and Fanbase Challenges
• 00:47:30 – NASCAR Team Locations, Swearing Stories, and Purdue Rivalries
• 00:55:30 – Formula 1 Vegas Recap, Max Verstappen’s Evolution, and McLaren Controversies
• 01:03:30 – F1 Title Battle: Lando Norris vs Max Verstappen, Sprint Races, and Abu Dhabi Finale
• 01:11:40 – Show Wrap-Up, Book Recommendations, and What’s Next for the Podcast

iRacing IndyCar Season Wraps Up, Max Dominates in Austin, NASCAR at Talladega – F-R Racing's Garage Talk

On this week's episode of F-R Racing's Garage Talk (simulcasted on  ⁨@Stadiumscene⁩ ), D.J. and Erik look at the end of their iRacing Indy Racing World Series season. The good (D.J.'s win at Iowa), the bad (Erik's big wreck on the final lap of the Indy race), and the ugly (D.J. at Portland). We also look ahead to the season finale of Wednesday Night Dash (October 29th at 10pm ET).Next, we move on to Formula 1 and bring up how D.J. said the only way for Max Verstappen to catch the two McLaren drivers in the points is for them to absolutely botch these next couple of races. That's almost exactly what happened this weekend. Max looked like his old self and both McLaren cars ended up wrecked on lap 1 of the sprint. Lando at least walked away with a podium finish in the main race.Finally, we look at the latest in the NASCAR playoffs, who has the best chance from the bottom 4 in the Cup Series to move on, and which would be the bigger disappointment of losing out their championship at Phoenix, Corey Heim (Trucks) or Connor Zilisch (Xfinity)? Both drivers have been phenomenal all year.⏱️⏱️EPISODE CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 – Indy Racing World Series Indianapolis Recap and Dramatic Finish Analysis00:05:14 – Pit Stop Strategies, Tire Choices, and Season Standings Discussion00:10:06 – Long Runs, Overtime Restarts, and Net Code Issues at Pocono00:15:03 – F1 US Grand Prix Review: McLaren Implosion and Max Verstappen's Victory00:19:59 – COTA Race Highlights, NASCAR Talladega, and Stage Racing Impact00:24:43 – Phoenix Raceway Preview, Truck Series Drama, and Halloween Festivities00:29:53 – Martinsville Predictions, Playoff Standings, and Xfinity Series Insights00:34:51 – Season Finale Preview, Driver Updates, and Closing Thoughts———⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bottom Split Racing Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ returns in January 2026!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wednesday Night Dash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ season finale is Wednesday at 10pm ET!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indy Racing World Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ returns in January 2026!Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠F-R Racing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on social media.Affiliate Links:  Today's episode is powered by Extreme SimRacing.  For your best selection of Sim Racing rigs/stands, Simagic Racing Wheels/Pedals, and Mods for your Logitech series racing wheels, they have a selection of the highest quality.  We're proud customers of Extreme Sim Racing.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more at F-R Racing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We also want to shout out our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nixon Watches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, D.J. shows off his new Time Teller, a good looking and affordable watch available now!

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Wednesday Night Dash iRacing League Update

Race: The Championship Race From Phoenix Raceway (Replay)

Winner: Dawson Buchanan (Season Champion)

Next Race: January 7th from Chicagoland Speedway 10 pm ET, only on Stadium Scene TV

Indy Racing World Series iRacing IndyCar League Update

Race: Hoosier 250 From Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Replay) and Replay Part 2

Winner: Matthew Faust (Season Champion)

Next Race: January 2026 only on Stadium Scene TV

Season Notes: Want to race IndyCars on Tuesday night? Come join us for Indy and get locked in for next season: register here.

Bottom Split Racing Series

Race: Round 8 – Phoenix Raceway (Replay)

Winner: John Miles

Season Champion: Chris Fuge

Next Race: Coming in 2026!, only on Stadium Scene TV

We’ll be returning in January so watch out for next season’s registration!

F-R Racing’s GT Sprint Series

We run a monthly race from 11 pm-12 am ET on Fridays throughout the year in preparation for the official iRacing endurance events. It’s free to join, no standings kept, open config, and no iRating limits. Learn more here.

Ready to join us? Drop into our Discord and let us you’re here for the Friday night GT race!

Last Race: Suzuka Sprint (Replay)

Next Race: We’ll have a Daytona Prep in January! Keep an eye out for that!

Recent Race Results

Race: iRacing Daytona 24

Results: Erik Richardson, Hunter Hughes, Ian Miller, and Tyler Vickery ran in the GTP/Hypercar class for the first time in the Ferrari 499P. The real stars of the show was the rain and the new dynamic track debris system that created chaos all over the track. Numerous accidents led to a P9 in class (of 21) and P33 overall (of 58). We look to bounce back stronger at Sebring in March.

Live Coverage Replay:

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

F-R Racing Updates

Check out what else is going on at F-R Racing:

• About F1 Academy on F1 TV
• Updating your gaming PC to Windows 11 for iRacing
• Expanding the Extreme Sim Racing SXT V2 into a full rig
• Learn how to reduce your iRacing costs

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