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Chasing Checkers with Chase McCabe features discussion on NASCAR, IndyCar and other forms of auto racing. Based in Nashville, Chase has always had a passion for the sport and brings his insight and connections to all of you each week. Past Guests include: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott, Josef Newgarden, Helio Castroneves, Alex Palou and more! Hear the show live on Wednesdays at 6:00PM CT on 102.5/106.3 The Game in Nashville, TN. 




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Chasing Checkers

Chasing Checkers
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142 episodes
S6 Ep7: Pocono Reaction, Atlanta Preview + Fairgrounds & MCGP
Chase McCabe reacts to Chase Briscoe's win at Pocono in the NASCAR Cup Series as well as Alex Palou's continued dominance in IndyCar. He's joined by Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway GM Anthony Tate and Music City Grand Prix President Anne Fischgrund.
46m • Jun 26
46m
S6 Ep6: Todd Gilliland, Joe Williams and What's Next for Mexico City
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the Cup Series first visit to Mexico City, plus he's joined by fellow Nashville Superspeedway Track Announcer, Joe Williams and drive Todd Gilliland.
48m • Jun 19
48m
Ross Chastain at Nashville Superspeedway
Ross Chastain caught up with Chase McCabe before the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville.
10m • Jun 02
10m
S6 Ep5: Ryan Blaney + Alex Bowman + Nashville Superspeedway
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Ross Chastain's win in the Coke 600 at Charlotte. He's also joined in studio by Ryan Blaney and chats with Alex Bowman and Nashville Superspeedway's Katie Myers.
47m • May 29
47m
Podcast Exclusive: Ryan Blaney in Studio
NASCAR Driver Ryan Blaney joined Chase McCabe and Big Joe Dubin in studio on their show to talk about the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.
33m • May 28
33m
S6 Ep4: All-Star Reaction + Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece & Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Join
It's a PACKED show this week as Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on Christopher Bell's big All-Star win. He also discusses the big IndyCar penalties with Team Penske and is joined by drivers Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
47m • May 22
47m
Podcast Exclusive: Ross Chastain 051625
Ross Chastain joins on his way to North Wilksboro Speedway for All-Star Weekend.
10m • May 16
10m
S6 Ep3: Kansas Reaction, All-Star Preview + Bubba Wallace Joins
Chase McCabe gives his reaction to Kyle Larson's dominant win at Kansas and looks at IndyCar's race from the Indy Grand Prix. You'll also hear a conversation with driver, Bubba Wallace.
45m • May 16
45m
S6 Ep2: Texas Reaction + Ross Chastain Joins
This week's episode dives into Joey Logano's win at Texas and the announcement that championship weekend would return to the Homestead Miami Speedway. Plus, Chase went to the Gibson Garage as Nashville Superspeedway unveiled their 2025 Gibson Trophy Guitars for race weekend. Drivers Ross Chastain, Nick Sanchez and Dawson Sutton all joined as did Nashville Superspeedway GM, Matt Greci.
47m • May 08
47m
S6 Ep1: The Return! Dega Reaction + Fairgrounds
Chasing Checkers is BACK! Chase McCabe reacts to all the drama at Talladega, plus a conversation with NASCAR on Fox's Jamie Little. He also talks Nashville Fairgrounds with GM, Anthony Tate.
49m • May 01
49m
S5 Ep22: NASCAR in Nashville Special
Chase is live at the NASCAR Awards. He talks to Darrell Waltrip, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Alex Bowman, Kyle Larson and more!
1hr 34m • Dec 23, 2022
1hr 34m
S5 Ep21: Austin Cindric and Bobby Labonte Join
Drivers Austin Cindric and Bobby Labonte join the show. 
45m • Jul 22, 2022
45m
S5 Ep20: Ty Dillon, Ally 400 Reax & More
It's a packed show with Ty Dillon, Simon Pagenaud & Conor Daly. 
47m • Jul 01, 2022
47m
S5 Ep19: Denny Hamlin & Josh Berry
It was a big weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Chase McCabe talked with Denny Hamlin and Josh Berry. 
23m • Jun 28, 2022
23m
S5 Ep18: Special NSS Show: Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier & More
Chase is joined by drivers Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier & Clay Greenfield. 
47m • Jun 23, 2022
47m
S5 Ep17: Graham Rahal & Chris Buescher Join
Chase breaks down the Coke 600 and Indy 500 and also talks to Graham Rahal & Chris Buescher. 
47m • Jun 03, 2022
47m
S5 Ep16: Kurt Busch, Josef Newgarden and Memorial Day Double!
NASCAR messed up the end of the All Star, Chase discusses, plus he talks to Kurt Busch. Josef Newgarden also speaks on the Indy 500. 
46m • May 27, 2022
46m
S5 Ep15: What's next for 23XI? Erik Moses Joins
Kurt Busch wins at Kansas for 23XI. How can they keep building? Also, Nashville Superspeedway President Erik Moses joins. 
45m • May 20, 2022
45m
S5 Ep14: Chris Buescher Joins, Darlington Fallout
Driver Chris Buescher joins the show, plus Chase gives his thoughts on Logano's move on Byron at Darlington. 
45m • May 13, 2022
45m
S5 Ep13: William Byron & Chase Briscoe Join
Drivers William Byron and Chase Briscoe join the show as Chase reacts to Dover and talks Darlington, plus racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds. 
46m • May 06, 2022
46m
S5 Ep12: William Byron talks Nashville Fairgrounds and Darlington
William Byron will be racing this weekend at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in the Super Late Models. He also talks his season to this point and racing at Darlington on Sunday. 
11m • May 04, 2022
11m
S5 Ep11: Dover Set Up
Trackhouse does it again! Chase breaks down Talladega and gets you set for Dover. 
44m • May 02, 2022
44m
S5 Ep10: Bristol Fallout & Talladega!
This week, Chase reacts to Kyle Busch's win at Bristol on the dirt, plus Talladega Superspeedway President Brian Crichton and Fox Sports' Kaitlyn Vincie both join the show. 
46m • Apr 22, 2022
46m
S5 Ep9: Bristol Dirt Baby! Martinsville Fallout
Chase previews the Bristol Dirt Race and is joined once again by Ross Chastain to discuss the changes for this year's event, plus Chase gives his thoughts on William Byron's win at Martinsville. 
45m • Apr 15, 2022
45m
S5 Ep8: Ross Chastain, Justin Marks & Kevin Harvick
It's a LOADED show this week. Chase McCabe is joined by last week's winner, Ross Chastain and his car owner, Justin Marks. Plus, Kevin Harvick also joins to talk about the next gen car and more. 
49m • Apr 01, 2022
49m
S5 Ep7: Atlanta Fall Out, Steve Post Joins & COTA!
Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the New Atlanta with the New Car, plus Steve Post of MRN joins the show. Chase also previews COTA and what racing with the new car on a road course will mean. 
46m • Mar 24, 2022
46m
S5 Ep6: Chase Briscoe wins, Ty Dillon joins and New Atlanta
Chase Briscoe becomes the 200th winner in the Cup series, Chase McCabe reacts to Phoenix. Plus, Ty Dillon joins the show and Chase previews the new look Atlanta Motor Speedway. 
47m • Mar 20, 2022
47m
S5 Ep5: Daytona 500 Fall out, Kevin Harvick joins
Chase McCabe recaps his experience at the Daytona 500 after rookie Austin Cindric won the Great American Race. Also, Kevin Harvick joins the show. 
46m • Feb 27, 2022
46m
S5 Ep4: Live at Daytona Day 2: Ross Chastain & Greg Biffle
Chase McCabe chats with Steve Post, Greg Biffle, Ross Chastain, the Thunderbirds and Nashville Super Speedway President Erik Moses. 
1hr 32m • Feb 20, 2022
1hr 32m
S5 Ep3: Live from Daytona Day 1
Chase McCabe chats with Ryan McGee, Steve Post, AJ Allmendinger, Clay Greenfield and more! 
1hr 26m • Feb 19, 2022
1hr 26m
S5 Ep2: Busch Clash Fallout & Austin Cindric Joins
It was an exciting weekend from the LA Coliseum as the Busch Light Clash was deemed a success. Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on that, plus he's joined by driver Austin Cindric. 
47m • Feb 12, 2022
47m
S5 Ep1: Season Premiere: Joey Logano & Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Season 5 of Chasing Checkers is here! Chase McCabe talks Next Gen car and how it will debut in the Busch Light Clash. Plus, Drivers Joey Logano and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. join the show. 
47m • Feb 05, 2022
47m
S4 Ep34: Season Finale
Chase traveled to Phoenix for the Championship 4 Race. Hear from Steve O'Donnell and several drivers including the 2021 Champion, Kyle Larson. 
49m • Nov 17, 2021
49m
S4 Ep33: Championship 4 Preview
Chase previews the Championship weekend from Phoenix. 
49m • Nov 06, 2021
49m
S4 Ep32: Kansas, John Roberts & the Code
John Roberts of Sirius XM NASCAR Radio joins, Chase McCabe previews Kansas and talks about the driver code. 
49m • Oct 23, 2021
49m
S4 Ep31: William Byron, Steve Letarte and Matt Jaskol all join
A LOADED show this week... Drivers William Byron and Matt Jaskol join along with NASCAR on NBC's Steve Letarte. 
47m • Oct 02, 2021
47m
S4 Ep30: 2022 Schedule, Chase's '23 Schedule & Brad Keselowski Joins
The 2022 Cup Series Schedule is out! Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on it while also unveiling his proposed 2023 Schedule. Could it happen? Driver Brad Keselowski also joins the show to talk Bristol and his new ride with Roush. 
48m • Sep 18, 2021
48m
S4 Ep29: Christopher Bell, Richmond and 911
Chase McCabe looks back on Denny Hamlin's win at Darlington and gets into Kyle Busch's actions in the garage. Christopher Bell joins the show and Chase reflects on 9/11/01. 
49m • Sep 11, 2021
49m
S4 Ep28: Playoff Preview Show
Chase McCabe previews the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. You'll hear from all 16 drivers as the stage is set for the final 10 races of the season. 
57m • Sep 04, 2021
57m
S4 Ep27: Erik Jones, Josh Berry & Tim Dugger
It's a big show with drivers Erik Jones and Josh Berry, plus country music star Tim Dugger. Chase McCabe also recaps the Indy Road Course and Berry's big announcement this week. 
50m • Aug 21, 2021
50m
S4 Ep27: Xfinity Driver Josh Berry
JR Motorsports announced that Hendersonville, TN's Josh Berry would run a full time schedule in the Xfinity car next year after a successful part time schedule. He also got into racing in the truck series, Nashville Fairgrounds and support from Dale Jr. 
10m • Aug 19, 2021
10m
S4 Ep26: MCGP Recap, Larson Back in Victory Lane & Indy!
The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix was a success, Chase McCabe gives his thoughts on the event and what is to come. Kyle Larson wins at the Glen for his 5th of the season, what does this mean for the points battle? Plus, IndyCar/NASCAR double at Indy. 
49m • Aug 14, 2021
49m
S4 Ep25: The Grand Prix is Here! Scott Borchetta, Martin Truex Jr., Takuma Sato & Kurt Busch
It's a LOADED two hour edition of the show. Chase McCabe chats with Big Machine President and CEO, Scott Borchetta as well as two time Indy 500 Champ, Takuma Sato and NASCAR drivers Martin Truex Jr & Kurt Busch. 
1hr 37m • Aug 07, 2021
1hr 37m
S4 Ep24: Music City Grand Prix-View Show
Chase McCabe hosts this look at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix! It features President Chris Parker, driver Takuma Sato & Trans Am driver Steven Lustig. 
49m • Aug 04, 2021
49m
S4 Ep23: Josef Newgarden, Graham Rahal & Santino Ferrucci
This week Chase chats with 3 different IndyCar drivers ahead of next week's Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. 
51m • Jul 31, 2021
51m
IndyCar driver Santino Ferrucci
He drives in both IndyCar and NASCAR Xfinity and discusses the challenges of doing both, but how much fun it is as well. 
14m • Jul 30, 2021
14m
Driver Graham Rahal
IndyCar Driver, Graham Rahal, joined to discuss running the streets of Nashville for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, his season so far and racing for his dad. Check out the full episode on 7-31-21
16m • Jul 28, 2021
16m
S4 Ep22: New Hampshire Fallout, Drivers & NASCAR & Nashville Success
We are just TWO WEEKS away from the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix! Chase McCabe talks Nashville and its racing success, plus all of the fall out from New Hampshire and how the drivers and NASCAR can get on the same page. Chase also gives his thoughts on Brad Keselowski joining Roush Fenway Racing. 
49m • Jul 24, 2021
49m
S4 Ep21: Corey LaJoie, Helio Castroneves & Michael Waltrip!
It's a PACKED show. Corey LaJoie, Helio Castroneves and Michael Waltrip all join to talk NASCAR, SRX and Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. 
49m • Jul 16, 2021
49m
S4 Ep20: Atlanta Repave, Alex Palou joins, Let them race!
Chase discusses Chase Elliott's win at Road America and Josef Newgarden's win at Mid Ohio, plus Atlanta's repave and what that will mean. IndyCar driver Alex Palou joins the show as well. Also, Chase gives his thoughts on Atlanta potentially being Kyle Busch's last Xfinity race. 
49m • Jul 10, 2021
49m

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