Larry McReynolds, Craftsman Truck Driver Tony Breidinger, and John Dahl from NASCAR Productions
preview the season with Roy J. Akers of High Banked Fury.
By Roy J. Akers — www.skyviewsports.net

Daytona Beach, Fla. — The 2026 season begins with the first points-paying race at the Daytona 500. Perhaps, and in my book, the pivotal point of the 2025 season was the two-tire change by Denny Hamlin after William Byron went into the wall with scant laps to go. Kyle Larson went by Hamlin and he is the NASCAR 2025 defending champion. Some of the biggest media names in the CUP series help us get fired up. These three podcasts will catch you up and have you looking at the new CHASE playoffs.
Larry McReynolds previews the 2026 Chase, and he has come around to love it and why you should as well
Larry McReynolds has been a crew chief for RCR Racing and a consultant for several NASCAR teams. He has also been an expert commentator on several CUP programs and an analyst on Fox Sports and Sirius FM dating back nearly 30 years. In today’s podcast, Larry joins Bob and Roy to talk about Chase returning to the sport in 2026, the NASCAR HOF class, and why he likes the change to the current playoff format after some reflection.
NASCAR SVP for content John Dahl talks Rising and the most popular series, including Earnhardt
SVP of NASCAR Content John Dahl discusses several projects released over the past 18 months and offers spoilers on a few upcoming ones.
Toni Breidinger ready for W.A.R in 2026 Craftsman Truck Series
Toni Breidinger is the ultimate multitasker. Driving part-time in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the Rackley W.A.R 27, Breidinger has kept her dream alive by keeping a busy schedule, juggling multiple careers. In addition to racing, she models and speaks for foundations.
