The Teardown

After the checkered flag waves each week, motorsports journalists from The Athletic, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, offer instant reaction, analysis and debate straight from the racetrack.

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Martinsville playoff race
41 min
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Texas playoff race
35 min
278
Kansas playoff race
41 min
279
Charlotte Roval
32 min
280
Talladega playoff race
38 min
281
Las Vegas playoff race
A surprise winner provides a twist to start the second round of NASCAR's Cup Series playoffs. Jeff and Jordan process what it means and what's to come for the remaining playoff drivers.
41 min
282
Bristol Night Race
As Round 1 of the NASCAR Playoffs comes to a close, Jeff and Jordan break down all the action from the Bristol Night Race and look ahead to what's next.
46 min
283
Richmond
After a caution-free night at Richmond, the guys debate whether it was a good race, discuss the impact on the playoff picture and what might happen next week at Bristol and beyond.
45 min
284
Southern 500
The NASCAR Playoffs begin at Darlington Raceway with an expected result that happens in an unexpected way. Jeff and Jordan break it all down and look at where each of the playoff drivers stand after Race 1.
44 min
285
NASCAR regular season finale at Daytona
Jeff and Jordan dissect the final race of NASCAR's 2020 regular season and take their first look ahead to the playoffs, including which six drivers can win the championship and who are the most likely four to face first-round elimination.
41 min
286
Indianapolis 500 and Dover doubleheader
Jeff and Jordan discuss both the Indy 500 and Dover NASCAR races on this jam-packed episode of The Teardown, plus look ahead to the Daytona regular season cutoff race for NASCAR next week.
49 min
287
Daytona Road Course
With Jordan at Daytona International Speedway and Jeff at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the guys compare notes on the NASCAR and IndyCar action this weekend from both tracks and discuss what's next.
30 min
288
Michigan 2
Jeff and Jordan return for the second time this weekend to break down Race No. 2 of the Michigan NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader and look ahead to what's next.
31 min
289
New Hampshire
Jeff and Jordan are back to discuss the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, how much a lack of practice impacts the season, the importance of upcoming races in the playoff picture and whether Kyle Busch will win a Cup race in 2020.
33 min
290
Kansas
Another weeknight Cup Series race shakes up the NASCAR playoff picture with seven races remaining in the regular season. Jeff and Jordan discuss Kansas, the future of weeknight races and the news of no more practice for the rest of 2020.
31 min
291
Texas
Another surprising winner leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to analyze and discuss about Texas Motor Speedway, the playoff picture and what it means for the rest of the regular season.
38 min
292
Kentucky
In this week's episode of The Teardown, a lackluster race suddenly gets a spark with some late-race restarts and leads to a stunning race winner that shakes up the playoff picture.
34 min
293
Indianapolis
A wild Brickyard 400 leaves Jeff and Jordan with plenty to discuss in this episode, which includes talk about whether the event should remain on the Indianapolis oval and why a duel between the two best teams made for a compelling race.
46 min
294
Pocono, Part 2
The Pocono doubleheader weekend wraps up with a strategy-filled race. Jeff and Jordan discuss the Tricky Triangle as well as where things stand in the championship picture just past the halfway point of NASCAR's regular season.
28 min
295
Talladega
NASCAR is rocked by a disgusting act of racism, but the drivers respond by showing unity in the face of hate. Then they put on a fantastic race that serves as one of the best superspeedway events in years. Jeff and Jordan discuss it all in this week's podcast.
41 min
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Homestead
Jeff and Jordan have plenty to discuss after a busy Homestead weekend, including why drivers should apologize more frequently, Denny Hamlin's legacy, the state of the Xfinity Series and the upcoming Talladega race.
37 min
297
Atlanta
On a day when the pre-race ceremonies addressing current events in America took on a larger meaning than the event itself, Jeff and Jordan discuss NASCAR's message concerning racism and also talk all things Atlanta in the latest episode of The Teardown.
36 min
298
Bristol
The Cup Series visits a short track for the first time this season -- and the results give Jeff and Jordan plenty to talk about in the latest episode of The Teardown.
30 min
299
Coca-Cola 600
After one of NASCAR's crown jewel races is decided in part thanks to a questionable pit decision, Jeff and Jordan break down what it means and what impact it could have going forward.
40 min
300
Darlington 1
NASCAR is BACK, and the return of real-life racing brings plenty for Jeff and Jordan to discuss from The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway.
37 min