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Buckle up. Off the Chain isn’t your dad’s racing podcast (unless your dad is a total legend). Each week, Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags take you deep...
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Buckle up. Off the Chain isn’t your dad’s racing podcast (unless your dad is a total legend).
Each week, Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags take you deep into all things NASCAR with no PR-approved filters and zero corporate fluff.
We talk about all the hottest stories and takes flying around the podcast universe from Gluck to Dale Jr to Denny and then blow 'em out of the water with better takes of our own. Why? Because we're not media, we're fans. And fans know best.
Race breakdowns, unhinged debates, ridiculous questions no one else is asking, and the kind of energy you only get when you're Off the Chain. Join the Chain Gang.
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Each week, Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags take you deep into all things NASCAR with no PR-approved filters and zero corporate fluff.
We talk about all the hottest stories and takes flying around the podcast universe from Gluck to Dale Jr to Denny and then blow 'em out of the water with better takes of our own. Why? Because we're not media, we're fans. And fans know best.
Race breakdowns, unhinged debates, ridiculous questions no one else is asking, and the kind of energy you only get when you're Off the Chain. Join the Chain Gang.
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8 JUL 2025 · It’s just Hoppy and Willy behind the mic this week, while Checky was off gallivanting across America but fear not, she phoned in with a voice message that made us laugh, cry, and question the structural integrity of her car.
We break down the chaos from the Chicago Street Race where Logano and Chastain got into it, Bubba and Bowman kept it spicy, and someone might’ve accidentally summoned SVJesus back to Earth (resurrected on slicks, no less).
If you love NASCAR drama, absurd theories, and two guys trying to figure out if divine intervention is now part of the points system. this one’s for you. Press play, say a prayer, and watch your mirrors, because the streets of Chicago were holy hell.
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1 JUL 2025 · Off the Chain Racing Podcast: Episode Recap - 2025 Atlanta Quaker State 400
Buckle up, Chain Gang! The latest episode of Off the Chain Racing Podcast is here, and we’re breaking down all the action from the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. Hosted by Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags, this episode is packed with fiery takes, expert fan analysis, and a deep dive into one of the wildest races of the 2025 season. Chase Elliott stole the show with a thrilling last-lap pass on Brad Keselowski to snap a 44-race winless streak and claim his first victory of 2025 in front of his hometown Georgia fans. The No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports driver led 41 laps and navigated a chaotic race that saw massive wrecks, including a Lap 70 crash that damaged over half the field.
We discuss how Elliott’s win, his second at Atlanta, shakes up the playoff picture and the In-Season Challenge, where he was a top pick for the $1M prize.The episode doesn’t hold back on the drama—Hoppy rants about the AI impersonation fiasco from last week’s show, Willy dishes on the Northeast dirt racing scene, and Checky breaks down the social media buzz.
We also tackle the race’s 90.5% approval rating in the fan poll, making it the No. 2 race of the 2025 season so far and a top-tier superspeedway event. From Carson Hocevar’s climb from 30th to 18th to Denny Hamlin’s wreck woes, we cover the highs and lows, including standout performances from Alex Bowman, Tyler Reddick, and Zane Smith.Plus, we react to the chatter from other NASCAR podcasters like Jeff Gluck and Dale Jr., debate the playoff implications for drivers like Kyle Busch and Bubba Wallace, and preview the upcoming Chicago Street Course race.
#NASCAR #AtlantaRace #QuakerState400 #ChaseElliott #InSeasonChallenge
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24 JUN 2025 · Chase Briscoe stretched the fuel milage farther than anyone thought he could and stole himself a win for the season. While it was a big load of his shoulders, several other drivers were wondering what happened and how they let a win slip away.
Checky and Hoppy break down everything from Pocono and also discuss Hoppy's new plan for the 2026 NASCAR points system that fixes everything once and for all.
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17 JUN 2025 · Buckle up for an electrifying episode as we dive into the NASCAR Cup Series’ historic Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez! Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) delivered a divine performance, dominating the field by a jaw-dropping 16.567 seconds—the largest margin of victory since 2009.
From battling illness and travel woes to mastering a rain-soaked track, SVG’s epic win secured his 2025 playoff spot and earned him the title of "SVJesus" in this thrilling international showdown. Join us for hot takes, driver reactions, and why Mexico City might just be SVG’s holy ground... LFG!
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11 JUN 2025 · The Michigan race turned out to be the highest rated of the season thus far although I think we all agree the Coke 600 was a better race. Denny got the job done for the third time this year. We debate his ability to close the deal on the championship and give some counter takes on Byron and Gibbs. LFG!
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3 JUN 2025 · Blaney ran away with Stage 3 in a Nashville race that became the race that needed one more caution. Stage 2 had a some hard racing and Hocevar gave us some payback drama to expect when he spun Wrecky Stenhouse early in Stage 2. The Chain Gang is ready to go!!
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28 MAY 2025 · The World 600 did not disappoint this year! We had good weather, uncertainty on the track, and battles for the lead! While the new car is still a problem, the drivers were still able to put on a show. This week we also roll out a new idea for the 2026 points system we have proposed! Let's go!
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20 MAY 2025 · Checky was in attendance at the All Star race at NWS this weekend and what a pleasant suprise it was for us race fans! We were happy to see Logano stopped from winning and we loved the 3 and 4 wide dicey action we saw at the track.
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13 MAY 2025 · The race at Kansas was quite a bit different than what we saw the past few years as Larson led 200+ laps and dominated the race. Quite a few contenders beat themselves. The Chain Gang puts a stake in the ground on the 6 things that need to change with this car to improve the racing we see each week.
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6 MAY 2025 · Texas was full of twists and turns again this year and that led to Joey Lagano getting the win. The Chain Gang discusses the ups and downs for several drivers in the field along with a proposal for a new points system in 2026.
Buckle up. Off the Chain isn’t your dad’s racing podcast (unless your dad is a total legend). Each week, Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags take you deep...
show more
Buckle up. Off the Chain isn’t your dad’s racing podcast (unless your dad is a total legend).
Each week, Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags take you deep into all things NASCAR with no PR-approved filters and zero corporate fluff.
We talk about all the hottest stories and takes flying around the podcast universe from Gluck to Dale Jr to Denny and then blow 'em out of the water with better takes of our own. Why? Because we're not media, we're fans. And fans know best.
Race breakdowns, unhinged debates, ridiculous questions no one else is asking, and the kind of energy you only get when you're Off the Chain. Join the Chain Gang.
show less
Each week, Hoppy Mellow, Willy "T-Bone" Hadley, and Checky Swags take you deep into all things NASCAR with no PR-approved filters and zero corporate fluff.
We talk about all the hottest stories and takes flying around the podcast universe from Gluck to Dale Jr to Denny and then blow 'em out of the water with better takes of our own. Why? Because we're not media, we're fans. And fans know best.
Race breakdowns, unhinged debates, ridiculous questions no one else is asking, and the kind of energy you only get when you're Off the Chain. Join the Chain Gang.
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| Author | Hoppy Mellow |
| Organization | Hoppy Mellow |
| Categories | Sports |
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| hoppymellow@gmail.com |
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