S.M.A.S.H Behind the Horsepower Podcast Episode 5: Live Thursday Night With Chris Trammell and Patrick Hernandez
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By S.M.A.S.H — June 24, 2026
Behind the Horsepower returns Thursday night.
Episode 5 of the S.M.A.S.H podcast goes live at 9:00 PM Eastern, bringing another round of real league talk, driver perspective, racing conversation, and inside discussion from the S.M.A.S.H community.
Hosted by Daryl Griffin and Lee Richardson IV, this week’s episode brings two guests directly tied to the growth, competition, and identity of S.M.A.S.H.
Chris Trammell #9, S.M.A.S.H League Co-Owner and driver, joins the show alongside Patrick Hernandez #91, one of the drivers representing the competitive side of the league.
Two drivers.
Two perspectives.
One live show.
And with this group, there should be plenty to talk about.
Watch Live
Episode 5 will be live Thursday night on the official S.M.A.S.H YouTube channel.
Live Here: youtube.com/@Smash-League
Showtime is 9:00 PM Eastern.
Chris Trammell Brings the Ownership and Driver Perspective
Chris Trammell #9 joins Behind the Horsepower with a unique view of the league.
As a S.M.A.S.H League Co-Owner and active driver, Trammell understands both sides of what it takes to keep the league moving forward. He sees the work behind the scenes, the decisions that have to be made, and the responsibility that comes with helping manage a growing iRacing league.
At the same time, he also knows what it feels like to strap in, race hard, and compete with the same drivers who show up every week.
That balance makes his perspective valuable.
Episode 5 gives Chris a chance to talk about the league from the ownership side, the driver side, and the bigger picture of where S.M.A.S.H is headed.
Patrick Hernandez #91 Joins the Conversation
Also joining Episode 5 is Patrick Hernandez #91.
Patrick brings another driver’s voice into the show and gives the episode a strong on-track perspective. Behind the Horsepower is built around more than just race results, and drivers like Patrick help show what the league looks like from inside the garage.
Every driver has a story.
Every driver has a point of view.
Every driver sees the league a little differently.
Patrick’s appearance gives the S.M.A.S.H community another chance to hear from one of its own and get a better look at the personality behind the number.
Real League Talk, Real Perspective, Real Racing
Behind the Horsepower continues to give S.M.A.S.H a place to talk about more than just the final running order.
Race wins matter.
Points matter.
Championships matter.
But the people behind the wheel matter too.
The league is built on drivers, admins, race control, broadcasts, rivalries, friendships, hard racing, and the conversations that happen between race nights. That is where Behind the Horsepower fits.
Daryl Griffin and Lee Richardson IV continue to use the podcast to bring those conversations forward and give league members a better look at the people helping shape S.M.A.S.H every week.
Episode 5 should continue that direction, with plenty of room for league talk, driver perspective, ownership insight, racing stories, and whatever happens once the microphones go live.
Episode 5 Details
Show: Behind the Horsepower
Episode: Episode 5
Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 9:00 PM Eastern
Hosts: Daryl Griffin and Lee Richardson IV
Watch Live: youtube.com/@Smash-League
More Than Just a Podcast
Behind the Horsepower is becoming another part of the S.M.A.S.H identity.
It gives the league a voice outside of race night.
It gives members a reason to stay connected during the week.
It gives drivers and guests a chance to talk about the league, share their stories, and be part of something that continues to grow beyond the track.
That matters.
S.M.A.S.H is not just trying to run races.
S.M.A.S.H is building a community.
The podcast helps bring that community together.
Final Word
Episode 5 of Behind the Horsepower goes live Thursday night at 9:00 PM Eastern.
Daryl Griffin and Lee Richardson IV will be joined by S.M.A.S.H League Co-Owner and driver Chris Trammell #9, along with S.M.A.S.H driver Patrick Hernandez #91.
League talk.
Driver perspective.
Ownership insight.
Real racing conversation.
That sounds exactly like Behind the Horsepower.
Tune in Thursday night on the official S.M.A.S.H YouTube channel.
Integrity • Respect • Competition
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