Short Pit: A NASCAR Podcast
Welcome to the newest and fastest podcast covering NASCAR. Hosted by Kaleb McChesney and Chris Prince of BellyUp Sports, this is Short Pit! Covering all topics NASCAR in a weekly fashion.
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Episodes
9 hours ago
9 hours ago
Kaleb and Chris are back together for another episode of Short Pit. Together, they review the events in Dover at the NASCAR All-Star Race and what's to come at the Coke 600 in Charlotte this weekend. They also debate who will make the Chase, the NASCAR Hall of Fame class, Natalie Decker, and more in this brief episode, so strap in and check it out! Thanks for watching!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-5:45 Dover Review5:46-6:51 Weekly Awards6:52-24:11 The latest in miscellaneous NASCAR stories24:12-35:00 Charlotte Preview35:01-36:24 Outro
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back after a week of racing in Watkins Glen, NY. Where the lower series massively outshone the Cup Series. They get into all the action, or lack thereof, from the weekend, and talk about all the recent stories and headlines from the aftermath. Then, they review the season at it's halfway point before previewing Dover and showcasing a new way to make picks in their Eliminator Style competition. Strap in because it's all here on Short Pit this week. Thanks for watching!
Timestamps:0:00-12:45 Watkins Glen Review12:46-21:40 Weekly Storylines21:41-23:53 Awards23:54-32:56 Halfway Mark Recap32:57-39:24 Dover Preview39:25-45:18 DraftKings Guide & Eliminator Wheel45:19-46:37 Outro
Wednesday May 06, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back with another episode of Short Pit! Together, they review Chase Elliott's second win at Texas and all of the drama coming out of the Lone Star State. Then, they get into their weekly awards, some headlines circulating the sport on and off the track this week, and deliver their preview for the race at Watkins Glen this weekend. Strap in because it's another jam-packed session of NASCAR talk. Thanks for watching!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00-8:48 Texas Recap8:49-19:42 Ryan Preece penalized, Busch wasn't?!19:43-25:00 Weekly Awards25:01-47:03 Miscellaneous NASCAR News47:04-1:01:55 Watkins Glen Preview1:01:56-1:09:21 Outro
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Chris and Kaleb are back to induct Carson Hocevar as the newest member of the NASCAR Cup Series winner circle. They get into all the action from Talladega Superspeedway, then get into all the happenings of the week, give their weekly awards, and preview what's to come at the Wurth 400 at Texas. Stay tuned as it's all here on this action-packed episode of Short Pit! Thanks for watching!
TIME STAMPS:0:00-13:31 Talladega Review13:32-18:43 Weekly Awards18:44-35:45 Weekly Nonsense / Off Track Ongoings35:46-51:37 Texas Preview51:38-54:17 Outro
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back at it with another episode of Short Pit! After a slew of technical difficulties, the boys come through with a Friday edition of the program. Together, they went through the action at Kansas last weekend, which gave Tyler Reddick his fifth win! They debate on what led up to those moments, and discuss some of the nonsense off the track this week. Then, to close the show, they preview what's to come at Talladega, where, hopefully, changes lead to better racing this weekend. All that and more is right here in this episode, so strap in, like and subscribe, and thanks for watching!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-10:22 Kansas Recap10:23-14:48 Is 23XI a big-three team yet?14:49-19:00 Weekly Awards19:01-23:22 Weekly Nonsense36:56-48:35 Talladega Preview48:36-50:41 Outro
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back with another episode of Short Pit! This week, they're getting into all the happenings this past week in NASCAR, with Ty Gibbs' snatching his first career win at Bristol, and all the action in both the truck race and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. Then, they hand out their weekly awards for Driver and Terrorist of the week, and catch up on NASCOURT and the pit crew changes for Ryan Blaney. They'll look ahead in the lower series and discuss Corey Heim's championship aspirations or lack thereof, before breaking down what to expect this weekend in Kansas. It's a solid episode of the podcast that you won't want to miss. Thanks for watching!
0:00-9:51 Bristol Weekend Recap9:52-15:00 Weekly Awards15:01-19:32 NASCOURT Update / Blaney's Pit Crew Changes19:33-24:00 Lower Series Stuff24:01-30:19 Cup Race at Kansas Preview30:20-36:14 Bettor's Guide36:15-40:47 Eliminator Picks40:48-43:38 Outro
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back at it with another episode of Short Pit! Together, they go over the action from Easter weekend at Rockingham, and debate whether or not this deserves a Cup date. Then, they get into some of the changes coming to the race at Talladega Superspeedway in just a few weeks. Then, it's Bristol Baby! The guys preview what's to come over the weekend, share their expectations, and share their favorite bets on DraftKings before making their eliminator picks. It's a packed show, so make sure you're seated!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-7:19 Rockingham Recap7:20-8:37 Abbreviated Weekly Awards8:38-11:26 Changes Coming to Talladega11:27-14:00 No More Superspeedways for Cleetus??14:01-16:40 Bristol Lower Series Preview16:41-27:03 Bristol Cup Series Preview27:04-34:2 DraftKings Picks34:28-37:38 Eliminator Picks37:39-38:18 Outro
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back with another episode of Short Pit, your go-to NASCAR podcast for race breakdowns, analysis, and weekly storylines. This week, they dive into Chase Elliott’s big win at Martinsville Speedway in the Cook Out 400, breaking down how strategy helped Hendrick Motorsports secure the victory.
They also discuss Jeff Gluck’s “Good Race Poll” and what truly defines a great NASCAR race, plus the on-track incident between Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar—and whether more consequences could follow.
After handing out their weekly NASCAR awards, the guys preview the upcoming action in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series at Rockingham Speedway during Easter Weekend, while the Cup Series takes a break.
If you're looking for NASCAR race analysis, Martinsville reactions, driver news, and race previews, it’s all here on Short Pit. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly NASCAR content!
Timestamps: 0:00-6:35 Martinsville Recap6:36-10:40 What is a Good Race?10:41-19:31 Bubba vs Hocevar: More to come?19:32-22:58 Weekly Awards22:59-28:57 Weekly Nonsense28:58-37:37 Rockingham Preview37:38-54:47 Extended Outro
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back with another episode of Short Pit, breaking down all the action from NASCAR’s trip to Darlington Raceway! 🏁
They dive into Tyler Reddick’s 4th career Cup Series win, analyzing how he got it done, the biggest moments from the race, and the drivers who stood out (and struggled) during the Darlington weekend.
Plus, they cover the latest NASCAR news and rumors, including talk of more horsepower at additional tracks, a NASCAR Hall of Fame debate, and what’s behind the slow start for Hendrick Motorsports in 2026.
To wrap things up, the guys preview the upcoming short track battle at Martinsville Speedway, breaking down what to expect at “The Paperclip,” key storylines, and early race predictions.
🔥 Darlington recap🔥 NASCAR news & debates🔥 Martinsville preview & picks
If you’re a NASCAR fan, this is your one-stop shop for race reactions, analysis, and weekly storylines.
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TIMESTAMPS0:00-8:15 Darlington Recap8:16-13:47 Time for PANIC at Hendrick Motorsports?13:48-22:23 Weekly Awards22:24-31:37 Weekly Nonsense31:38-35:00 Lower Series Chatter35:01-41:14 Brad Keselowski Making 600th Start41:20-47:15 Martinsville Preview47:16-52:30 DraftKings Bettors GuideEliminator Picks: 52:31-55:00Outro: 55:01-56:40
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Kaleb and Chris are back with a brand-new episode of Short Pit, breaking down all the biggest NASCAR storylines from the week.
They kick things off with a full Las Vegas Motor Speedway recap, including Denny Hamlin’s emotional 61st career victory, key moments from the race, and what it means moving forward in the NASCAR Cup Series. Then, they dive into the heated Ross Chastain vs. Daniel Suarez feud—is it over, or just getting started?
Next, it’s time for another trip to NASCOURT, as the latest update in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Chris Gabehart situation unfolds. The guys also hand out their weekly awards, react to rumors about a new Chevy body, and try to solve a major problem—finding Kaleb a new second favorite driver (drop your suggestions in the comments 👇).
Later in the episode, they discuss the Daniel Dye suspension, the return of Corey LaJoie, and everything you need to know heading into Darlington this weekend, including previews for the Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and Cup Series.
Plus, don’t miss their DraftKings lineup advice and Eliminator picks to help you get ahead this weekend.
If you’re a NASCAR fan, this is your one-stop shop for race recaps, analysis, predictions, and weekly storylines.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Las Vegas Recap3:47 – Suarez vs. Chastain Feud8:10 – Weekly Awards11:01 – NASCOURT Update14:01 – New Chevy Body Rumors16:26 – Picking Kaleb’s 2nd Favorite Driver32:33 – Daniel Dye Suspension36:11 – Corey LaJoie Returns38:56 – Darlington Preview41:32 – DraftKings Guide48:51 – Eliminator Picks51:25 – Outro
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