In the latest episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, Phil and Josh recap the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend and provide updates on coaching and GM changes. They also cover news from NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1. The GSP roundup looks at the Dakar Rally, Formula E Mexico City E-Prix, Supercross events in Anaheim and San Diego, and the IMSA Roar Before the 24. The episode wraps up with previews and picks for the NFL Divisional Round and features Josh’s Sim Segment.

In this episode of the Grip Strip Podcast, we kick things off with a recap of the holidays and dive into some Fantasy Football talk. We cover the latest updates from Black Monday, including team news and general updates. NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1 all get their spot in the spotlight with news highlights. We also round up the latest from GSP, discuss the Dakar Rally, and provide updates from NHRA and the Tulsa Shootout. Supercross from Anaheim 1 and the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix are also on the agenda. Plus, don’t miss our previews and picks for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend and Josh’s segment on sim racing. We wrap up the show after all the insights!

Checo Perez has been released by Red Bull and replaced by Liam Lawson. Isack Hadjar is likely to become the second driver at Toro Rosso after finishing 5th or 6th last year in the RB driver development program. Valtteri Bottas is returning to Mercedes as their reserve driver. In other F1 news, 23XI and FRM have won a preliminary injunction to keep their charters and access SHR charters for sale. In NASCAR, Conor Daly is announced as the driver of the 77 for Juncos-Hollinger, while Faux has released the TV schedule for IndyCar and Indy NXT. Sophia Floresch has secured an Indy NXT ride with HMD, and Ford M-Sport has announced drivers for the 2025 WRC. Jack Beckman will be a full season driver for Peak funny car. In NFL Week 15, the focus is on real teams and fantasy. The NASCAR Cup Series Season Review addresses how Joey Logano finished 16th in points but won his 3rd title, Hendrick and Gibbs' usual dominance, Ford's struggles, and SHR's closure. Hocevar wins ROTY despite hitting everything but the lottery. Other noteworthy topics include the Gen 7 car and TV changes in 2025. The episode concludes with Josh’s Sim Segment.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 249 - Restart & Reflect covers various motorsport topics. Norris wins the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first Constructors title since 1998, with Ferrari's Sainz and Eclair completing the podium. There’s discussion about Piastri and penalty points, marking the end of an era for Lewis and Mercedes. The episode includes racing news from Nascar, IndyCar, and NHRA, along with football updates and fantasy playoff previews.

Grip Strip Podcast Episode 248 discusses the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix where Fish Lips overcame a qualifying penalty to win, while Norris lost 2nd place due to a double yellow flag. Other drivers like LH and Sainz faced issues with crashes and spins. As the series moves to Abu Dhabi, Checo Perez is set to leave, and Ocon will be replaced by Doohan at Haas. Tyler Allen becomes the new crew chief for Keebler Gibbs. The podcast also covers football updates, GSP news, F2, and F1 Academy happenings, and previews the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.