NASCAR on NBC podcast

The NASCAR on NBCSN analyst handicaps the Championship 4, reviews the overlooked moment when things came apart at Phoenix for Denny Hamlin and reflects on the final ride for his former driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The Richard Petty Motorsports driver with some news on the No. 43, getting to know The King, the anxiety of waiting to race again in the Cup Series, his social media persona and his friendships with Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott and other youthful stars. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The Furniture Row Racing rookie on how the competition level of the Cup Series has surprised him, his famous mullet, being from small-town America and his quest to buy a special car that belonged to his late father. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver on why he plans to step away from Cup in 2018, his disappointing 2017 season, his happy (and expanding) family life and his enjoyment in biking and running. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The director of vehicle engineering for Hendrick Motorsports discusses her career path from F1 to IndyCar to NASCAR and the differences between each series. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The technical director of Toyota Racing Development on his long history with Jeff Gordon, his role in a memorable Dale Earnhardt victory, working with Juan Pablo Montoya at the 2000 Indianapolis 500 and what makes Toyota's success possible Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The crew chief for Kurt Busch on his memories of the incomparable Alan Kulwicki, being on (and being booed with) Jeff Gordon's legendary Rainbow Warriors team and why he is ready to wind down from life on the road after three decades. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The NASCAR on NBC analyst on the differences between cheating and pushing the rules, why teams ask NASCAR for tighter officiating but struggle to comply and a shift toward heavier deterrence models Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The Hendrick Motorsports driver on how he helped Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Twitter game, the advice he's gotten from the Most Popular Driver whose ride he will fill next year and the long road he has traveled to NASCAR. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The Supercars driver for DJR Team Penske on what it's like racing in Australia's top motor sports series and his aspirations to try stock cars in the future. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.