New host Danielle Trotta welcomes Larry McReynolds, Bootie Barker and Chad Knaus to the 2012 season of NASCAR Performance.

Larry Mac, Chad and Bootie discuss the Watkins Glen road course and the keys to a good finish there.

The panel offers part two of how telemetry is used, how teams acquire data and how they incorporate all this information into gaining performance advantages.

The panel offers the first part of a comprehensive review of how telemetry is used, how teams acquire data and how they incorporate all this information into gaining performance advantages.

Larry and his band of brothers explain the basics of motor oil used in a Sprint Cup car; Chad Knaus previews Team 48’s West Coast playground… Auto Club Speedway!

Bootie, Doug and Chad explain the advantages of using an adhesive wrap instead of paint.

Kyle Petty and Larry Mac explain the Sprint Cup points system, and teams’ strategy in the final ten races leading to the Championship.

With high speeds and tight corners, Richmond International is NASCAR’s toughest track on brakes. Larry Mac leads a technical explanation of brake assemblies and master cylinders.

The importance of the pre-race checklist is examined, and the oversight that may have cost Kyle Busch a win at Watkins Glen.

The panel explains exhaust systems.

Doug Richert, Bootie Barker and Larry McReynolds discuss their favorite axles, that being left and right-side axles on a Sprint Cup car.