Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie

NASCAR Fans Asked for This, SVG is Trouble, and Logano Wins | Stacking Pennies

NASCAR fans say they want old-school short-track racing, and North Wilkesboro gave them exactly that. Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down the fan reaction, why only a handful of cars finishing on the lead lap is nothing new, and whether this was the kind of NASCAR race everyone has been asking for.The guys also explain why Shane van Gisbergen is becoming a serious problem on ovals. SVG is already learning how to manipulate tire temperature, adjust the balance of his car through driving style, and use Truck Series starts to speed up his Cup development.Plus, Joey Logano and the 22 team get the win, Ryan Blaney continues his charge, the NASCAR playoff bubble gets tighter, Hendrick suffers a rough day on pit road, and the RFK drivers take their prank war to another level.Subscribe to Stacking Pennies for weekly NASCAR analysis, pit road insight, racing stories, and everything happening across motorsports.Follow along:Instagram: @_stackingpenniesSiriusXM Channel 90@SkipFlores | @CoreyLaJoie on X and InstagramLeave us a review on Spotify or Apple — appreciate you guys every week.Keep stacking pennies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E331 Jul 20, 2026 45 min 34 annotations

NASCAR Rivalries Are Back: Hocevar vs. Zane | Stacking Pennies

Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith are quickly becoming one of NASCAR's hottest rivalries. After Zane publicly called Hocevar a coward, Corey LaJoie and Skip Flores debate whether the feud is good for the sport, if Carson is becoming NASCAR's next great villain, and whether this rivalry has the potential to join NASCAR's all-time great battles.The guys also break down Ryan Blaney's dominant win at Atlanta, why Team Penske's No. 12 is firing on all cylinders, and whether Atlanta Motor Speedway has become the best track on the NASCAR schedule.Plus, Justin Allgaier's dramatic win, Grant Enfinger returning to Victory Lane at Lime Rock, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, superspeedway racing, rain-delay snacks, and the biggest stories from across the motorsports world.Let us know in the comments: Is Hocevar vs. Zane Smith a real rivalry, and what's the greatest rivalry in NASCAR history?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E330 Jul 13, 2026 56 min 67 annotations

Rajah Caruth: Racing Two Cars, Jesse Love Run-Ins & the Playoff Push |Stacking Pennies

Rajah Caruth joins Corey and Ryan fresh off Chicagoland to talk about his first full O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season — splitting the year between the JR Motorsports No. 88 and the Jordan Anderson Racing No. 32. He gets honest about the grind of the split schedule after three years in trucks, navigating his run-ins with Jesse Love while training alongside him in the Chevy program, and what it'll take to point his way into the playoffs.Then the guys dive into the Cup side: the SVG drama and the unwritten rules of retaliation, a tightening playoff cut line with two champions on the outside, and the case for moving the 4th of July race back to Daytona. They close it out with fan questions and reactions to some of the internet's finest racing clips.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E329 Jul 06, 2026 60 min 45 annotations

SVG, F1’s Identity Crisis, and the Racing That Feels Alive Right Now | Stacking Pennies

This week on Stacking Pennies, Skip is back from California and the boys are talking about the racing that actually feels alive right now.SVG wins again at Sonoma, which sends Corey and Skip into a full V8 Supercars breakdown: why Shane van Gisbergen looks so different, what NASCAR can learn from Supercars, and whether more drivers from Australia and New Zealand could be coming next.Then the guys get into why F1 feels stale, why NHRA knows exactly who it is, Maddi Gordon’s first Top Fuel win, Bozi’s Lexus team getting IMSA flowers, road course pit stops, Pikes Peak chaos, and World Cup fans discovering America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E328 Jun 29, 2026 70 min 15 annotations

Breaking Down The Business of NASCAR with Chip Bowers

This week on Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores recap NASCAR's historic San Diego street race before sitting down with RFK Racing President Chip Bowers.Chip discusses the challenges of growing a NASCAR organization, the evolving charter system, attracting sponsors, creating a championship culture, and why winning remains the ultimate business strategy. Drawing from his experiences with organizations like the Golden State Warriors, he shares valuable leadership lessons and his vision for RFK Racing's future.Plus, the guys react to the biggest moments from San Diego, discuss rising stars in the sport, and break down what it takes to keep stacking pennies in NASCAR.Guest: Chip Bowers, President of RFK Racing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E327 Jun 22, 2026 99 min 19 annotations

He's Terrified But Jamie McMurray Is Back | Stacking Pennies

Jamie McMurray joins Corey LaJoie for a wide-ranging conversation about returning to competition, preparing for the San Diego street race, and helping his son Carter chase his own racing dreams.The two discuss Denny Hamlin's recent run of dominance, the evolution of driver development, Jamie's memorable first Cup win and Daytona 500 victory, and what today's young drivers face on their path to NASCAR's top level.It's part racing insight, part storytelling, and full of the behind-the-scenes perspective only two racers can provide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E326 Jun 15, 2026 48 min 31 annotations

HE ATE HOW MANY HOT DOGS AND MORE!? | Stacking Pennies Podcast

Bonus Episode: The GOAT of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut, joins us live from Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day race weekend. Joey pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to eat 70+ hot dogs in 10 minutes: the cleanses, the jaw training, the rhythm, the film study, and why it's a lot more like racing than people realize.We cover the 76 hot dog world record, the time he grabbed a protestor mid-contest and still won, the Kobayashi rivalry, the "999" baseball challenge, his first-ever win (deep-fried asparagus, somehow), and what the end of a career looks like for the best to ever do it. He also tries a Gleezy dog for the first time and weighs in on the great ketchup debate.Equal parts hilarious, surprising, and oddly inspiring. New episodes every Monday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E325 Jun 11, 2026 49 min 5 annotations

Most Brutal Form of Racing with Jordon Smith and More | Stacking Pennies

This week on Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down a wild weekend at Michigan, including Denny Hamlin's dominant victory, Chris Bell's massive crash, Carson Hocevar's continued rise, and the latest storylines from around the NASCAR garage. Corey also shares insights from his visit to Stellantis headquarters and discusses the challenges facing Ram in the Truck Series.Later, Ryan and Keiron sit down with factory Triumph rider Jordon Smith to talk about his journey from local North Carolina motocross tracks to the highest levels of Supercross and Motocross. Jordon shares what it's like competing in the 450 class, helping launch Triumph's factory racing program, overcoming injuries, managing arm pump, and the physical demands of one of motorsports' toughest disciplines.Follow and subscribe for new episodes of Stacking Pennies every week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E324 Jun 08, 2026 96 min 4 annotations

12,000 HP, Ron Capps, and Racing Her Heroes | Stacking Pennies

NHRA Top Fuel rookie Maddi Gordon joins Corey LaJoie and Skip Flores to explain what 12,000 horsepower really feels like, how she earned her way in the shop, what Ron Capps saw in her, and how she once won a round with no shift lights, no two-step, and no data.Corey and Skip also recap Nashville, SVG’s continued rise, Denny Hamlin’s move, O’Reilly racing, and why simple floors and big horsepower might be the answer.All this and more on Stacking Pennies Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E323 Jun 01, 2026 66 min 89 annotations

Travis Pastrana Is Built Different | NASCAR, Ken Block & the Double Backflip

Travis Pastrana joins Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores on Stacking Pennies for one of the wildest conversations we’ve ever had.Travis talks about jumping a stock Ram truck with Nitro Circus, what it was like trying to break into NASCAR, the story behind the legendary double backflip, why rally driving and stock car racing require completely different skill sets, and what made Ken Block’s Gymkhana legacy so important.The guys also get into Cleetus McFarland, creator racing, sprint cars, Top Fuel dragsters, Gymkhana Australia, and the one racing memory Travis would keep forever.From Daytona to X Games to Ken Block to Charlotte Motor Speedway, this one is pure Travis Pastrana chaos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E322 May 25, 2026 47 min 64 annotations

Brent Crews: Quit Day One. Now a NASCAR Prospect

Brent Crews joins the show to talk about his rise through the Toyota pipeline, competing against top talent, and what it really takes to make it to Cup.From quitting racing his first day to winning on the world stage, Brent shares the mindset, pressure, and path behind becoming one of NASCAR’s most promising young drivers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E321 May 18, 2026 35 min 17 annotations

Turned Down $2 Million To Do What? | Stacking Pennies Podcast

This week on Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie sits down with a guest fans have been asking for: his dad, Randy LaJoie.Randy talks about being on the NASCAR Hall of Fame ballot, why the Hall should recognize more than just Cup Series greatness, the Cup deal he turned down after his Busch Series championships, the backyard go-kart track where Corey learned to race, and the seat company that became a major part of his legacy.Plus, Corey, Randy, and Ryan Flores break down Connor Zilisch’s wild Watkins Glen win, SVG’s road-course dominance, Formula Drift, IndyCar push-to-pass drama, Buckshot Jones stories, Dover memories, and the safety lessons short-track racers still need to hear.Drop your favorite Randy LaJoie memory in the comments, and let us know: Does the NASCAR Hall of Fame give lower-division racers enough respect?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E320 May 11, 2026 47 min 81 annotations

Ryan Blaney on Getting Hit in the Nuts, Star Wars, and Dad Life | Stacking Pennies

Ryan Blaney came in on May the 4th and this thing went exactly how it should’ve: Star Wars, Texas, dad life, painful crash stories, and a whole lot of laughing.The guys get into Blaney’s day at Texas, pit-road chaos, becoming a dad, scary hospital moments, racing dads, huge hits, getting kicked in the nuts by race cars, Star Wars paint schemes, Watkins Glen, F1, NHRA, and a bunch of garage stories that went completely off the rails in the best way.This one’s part race recap, part hang, and one of the funniest episodes we’ve done in a while.Drop your favorite Ryan Blaney moment in the comments.Follow: @coreylajoie @skipflores @_stackingpenniesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E319 May 04, 2026 46 min 105 annotations

Jimmie Johnson on Life After the 48, Legacy Motor Club & Garage 56 at Le Mans

7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson joins Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores in the Nonsense Garage for a wide-ranging conversation on life after the No. 48, becoming co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, and what's next. Jimmie tells the full story of the 2011 Talladega tandem-draft win with Dale Earnhardt Jr (and the 50 cases of beer that followed), the F1 super license rules that killed his Formula 1 test, the year his family spent in London, the Garage 56 program at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, his Indy 500 runs with Chip Ganassi Racing, the Mint 400 with Herbst Motorsports, and the phone call to Ron Devine at BK Racing that launched Corey LaJoie's Cup career. Plus: a full Talladega Cup race breakdown, pit road penalties, the Toyota tandem squirrel problem explained through spring rates, sitting inside a Top Fuel car at NHRA Four-Wides, NASCAR's SUV and hydrogen future, and Pit Boss of the Week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E318 Apr 27, 2026 44 min 157 annotations

Is Reddick The Next Sr?

Denny had Kansas won, then didn’t finish it.Tyler Reddick did and now he’s stacking wins at a pace we haven’t seen in years.Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down what actually happened on the final restart, why execution keeps deciding these races, and where Denny let it slip.Also in this episode: Kyle Busch frustration and what’s really going on at RCR Trackhouse falling off and why the early advantage is gone Toyota speed and how big the gap actually is Blaney’s pit crew struggles and the 12 team shuffle Cleetus’ engine blowout and the reality of learning the hard wayPlus Long Beach: IndyCar delivers the vibe but not the action Will Power pit road incident Stadium trucks steal the show IMSA steady as everAnd a look ahead to NHRA and what’s next across motorsportsBig moments. What they meant. What’s next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E317 Apr 20, 2026 39 min 123 annotations

Were the Haters Right? Did We Fix NASCAR?

Ty Gibbs gets his first Cup win, Ryan Blaney comes up just short, and Bristol gives NASCAR fans something they’ve been asking for.Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down the weekend at Bristol, the strategy calls that changed everything, whether the short-track critics were right, and if NASCAR finally made real progress.Also in this episode:Pit-road drama, Truck and O’Reilly chaos, Connor Zilisch, Stewart Friesen, youth sports parenting, and the ongoing case for putting starters on sprint cars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E316 Apr 13, 2026 43 min 34 annotations

You’re Wrong About Cleetus | Stacking Pennies

Corey and Skip break down Easter weekend at Rockingham, why the place still matters, and why so many people still underestimate how hard every level of racing really is. They get into Corey’s top-10 truck run, Roger’s strong day in the 88, Cleetus getting a real lesson at the Rock, pit-crew rankings, who’s stacking and who’s slacking, Bristol stories and picks, and the NASCAR moments they think belong among the greatest in American sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E315 Apr 06, 2026 43 min 2 annotations

Ray Evernham: Greatest Crew Chief of All Time? | Stacking Pennies

Ray Evernham joins Stacking Pennies to talk IROC, pit crews, Hendrick, elite drivers, Pikes Peak, and the racing memory he’d keep forever. Corey and Skip dig into how Ray helped shape modern racing, what the sport has lost, and why he’s still building new things now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E314 Mar 30, 2026 47 min 34 annotations

What Jeff Gordon Learned From Jimmie Johnson

Jeff Gordon joins Stacking Pennies to talk about what actually makes great drivers great, how Jimmie Johnson pushed him to evolve, why Hendrick got stronger when it stopped working in silos, what Darlington really feels like, and why sprint car talent doesn’t automatically translate to NASCAR. Plus Corey Day, the modern driver pipeline, Jeff’s career recalibration, and a few unreal stories from one of the legends of the sport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E312 Mar 23, 2026 47 min 33 annotations

Did ChatGPT Name the Baby? Why Denny Wins.

Corey’s back, the baby is here, and the first question had to be asked: did ChatGPT name it? From there, the guys get into why Denny Hamlin keeps winning, what McLaren actually broke, why Vegas pit road catches so many drivers out, and what’s really going on with the Gabehart/Spire situation. Plus IndyCar, Mexico trucks, Darlington picks, and more from a wild week in racing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E311 Mar 16, 2026 44 min 35 annotations

Corey’s Big News + The Racing Memory That Started It All

Corey’s out for a big reason this week, so Skip carries the show and breaks down a loaded weekend in racing. Blaney survives Phoenix, IndyCar puts on a show, F1 sparks a bigger conversation, and the episode ends with the racing memory that still drives it all. Plus pit-road truth, grassroots racing, and why the best teams are always living a little uncomfortable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E310 Mar 09, 2026 48 min 32 annotations

NHRA Champ Austin Prock Did WHAT This Offseason?!

Two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock joins the show to talk about one of the most talked-about moves in drag racing.After winning back-to-back championships, Prock made a huge offseason change. Leaving his family team to join Bob Tasca Racing.He talks about:Why he made the moveWhat the transition has been likeThe pressure of defending a championshipLife inside the NHRA Funny Car worldA must-listen for NHRA fans and motorsports enthusiasts.If you’re new here, this is Stacking Pennies. From inside the world of all things racing.Leave a review if you’re riding with us this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E309 Mar 06, 2026 48 min 34 annotations

Back to Back to Back and the Problem with Ford

Tyler Reddick is officially on a HEATER.Three races. Three wins. The first 3-for-3 start in NASCAR history - and now the real question is… can he just win them all?In this episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down Tyler Reddick’s dominant performance at COTA (Circuit of The Americas), what makes road course racing different in NASCAR, and why right-foot braking might be the secret weapon separating the best from the rest.We dive deep into:Reddick’s historic start to the NASCAR seasonCOTA race breakdown (Cup + O'Reilly's)The SVG vs Reddick horsepower debateWhy mechanical grip matters more than peak horsepowerDario Franchitti’s return at 52 years oldFord’s driver development concernsEli Tomac’s 8th Daytona Supercross win — and the trophy that knocked his tooth outSnow racing in Big Sky, MontanaPhoenix Raceway preview (tire wear + strategy)F1 season kickoff and Cadillac’s debutFrom NASCAR Cup Series strategy to Supercross chaos to Formula 1 storylines, this week had everything.Gasoline. Rubber. Victory. Let’s stack ‘em.Follow: @coreylajoie @skipflores @_stackingpenniesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E308 Mar 03, 2026 47 min 35 annotations

Sheldon Creed Thought His Career Was Over

After 137 starts and 15 runner-up finishes, the breakthrough win hits different. On this episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey and Skip sit down with Sheldon to talk about the mental grind of almost winning, the pressure of being on the Cup radar, and what it feels like when you start to wonder if your career is slipping away.Plus:How he won AtlantaDirt racing vs pavement mentalityUSA Hockey’s Olympic statementActive aero and the future of NASCARPit Boss of the WeekCOTA predictionsIf you’re new here, this is Stacking Pennies. From inside the world of all things racing.Leave a review if you’re riding with us this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E307 Feb 23, 2026 68 min 33 annotations

Daytona 500 Fallout: Winners, Wrecks, and What It Means

The Daytona 500 gave us both ends of racing.Corey was half a lap from making the show and didn’t. The truck motor blew. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was right there at the end again. And Daytona reminded everyone that superspeedway racing isn’t about domination, it’s about decision-making under pressure.This week, we break down the winners and losers, what really causes the big one, why engine failures happen, and what fans misunderstand about racing at 195 mph.Green Flag.Winners & Losers.Quiet Part Out Loud.Predictions.If you’re new here, this is Stacking Pennies. From inside the world of all things racing.Leave a review if you’re riding with us this season.#StackingPennies #NASCAR #Daytona500See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E306 Feb 17, 2026 48 min 34 annotations