Daytona CHAOS: Blaney Wins a Thriller, Playoffs Locked & Is Connor Zilisch the Next Jeff Gordon?

Daytona CHAOS: Blaney Wins a Thriller, Playoffs Locked & Is Connor Zilisch the Next Jeff Gordon?

Author: FOX Sports August 26, 2025 Duration: 1:09:36
Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie, and Mamba Smith break down all the action from an unforgettable Daytona weekend, where Ryan Blaney scored a thrilling win that shook up the NASCAR Playoff picture. The crew discusses how Alex Bowman and Tyler Reddick barely made the cut, while Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch fell short of the postseason. They also talk about rising star Connor Zilisch, who will race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series next year, and debate just how good he can be at the sport’s highest level. Then, the focus shifts to the Playoffs, starting with the Round of 16 at Darlington, as Kevin explains what makes the track such a challenge and who could make an early statement. Mamba shares this week’s best fan reactions in Social Sips, and the show wraps up in Last Call with Blaney’s burnout grades and Darlington race predictions. LINK TO SUBMIT PICKS FOR DARLINGTON: https://forms.gle/ncJsYhSJKuzTAJU38 0:00 - Intro3:49 - Daytona Weekend Recap35:59 - Connor Zilisch43:15 - Playoff Preview/Darlington Preview52:26 - Mamba's Social Sips1:01:38 - Last Call! GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ryan Blaney Interview Following His Win at New Hampshire | VICTORY LAP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:51
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Tony Stewart & Leah Pruett Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:08
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Alex Palou Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
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Christopher Bell Interview following win at Bristol | VICTORY LAP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:25
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Rodney Childers Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:28
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Denny Hamlin Interview following win at Gateway | VICTORY LAP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:03
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