Grip Strip Podcast Episode 220 - Month of May Buildup

Grip Strip Podcast

Phil and Josh are getting ready for The Greatest Day In Motorsports on E220 of the GSP. The IMS Road Course started the Month of May and Alex Palou earned the victory, with Will Power and Christian Lundgaard rounding out the podium. The guys go over a typical IMS road course IndyCar race and update the points leading into the Indianapolis 500.

The Throwback Weekend at Darlington saw Brad Keselowski return to victory lane for the first time since 2021, his first win as an owner/driver, and so many other firsts during the Badyear 400. Tyler Reddick yeeted Christopher Buescher and cost them both a chance at victory. The Fords have actually started to show fight after a brutal beginning of the 2024 season.

Justin Allgaier went out at a difficult racetrack and dominated for his second win of 2024 in the XFinity Series while Ross Chastain practiced his Gallagher routine winning for Niece in the Truck Series. In other NASCAR News, the Cup Series will have an in-season tournament next year as part of the TNT/Amazon package. The idea originated by Dennis Hamlin will exist starting with the Coca-Cola 600, which Dale, Jr. will be calling. What do the guys think about this addition?

For the GSP Roundup, Phil covers IMSA, WEC, MotoGP/Moto2, Formula E, WRC, Indy NXT, V8 Supercars and F2/F3 before previewing the San Marino Grand Prix for Formula 1. Can Lando Norris make it two in a row or will Fish Lips go back to domination? Phil and Josh make their picks for the pole, front row and who will go home from Indy 500 qualifying before previewing the newly paved North Wilkesboro Speedway for the Cup All Star Race and Truck Series. The guys make their picks for winners, advancers, wild cards, etc. before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close.