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A weekly to bi-weekly discussion and analysis of top-tier motorsports from two Midwestern NASCAR fans who have been following the sport for the last 20-30 years.
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No gambling needed for Kyle Larson at Las Vegas

The SuperSpeedway PodcastMar 06, 2024

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55:15
Get Kyle Busch some Icy Hot

Get Kyle Busch some Icy Hot

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: All Star Race

    • FIGHT: Stenhouse makes a promise and keeps it

      • Thoughts on the on-track contact? 

    • Oh, Joey Logano won.

      • Leads 199 of 200 laps (only lap not led was due to pit stall selection)

    • Option tire. Win or dud?

    • Repave: Did SMI get it right?

    • All Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro next year. Are we good with that?

  • Trucks: Wright Brand 250

    • Corey Heim gets another win

    • Butterbean was looking good

    • Track was great for the trucks

    • It rained a little bit on Saturday.

Preview: The Greatest Weekend in Motorsports

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Coca-Cola 600 — Sunday, May 26, 6 p.m. ET — Fox

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: BETMGM 300 — Sat., May 25, 1 p.m. ET — Fox

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: North Carolina Education Lottery 200 — Friday, May 24, 8:30 p.m. ET — FS1

  • Monaco Grand Prix: Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m. ET — ABC

  • Indianapolis 500: Sunday, May 26, 11 a.m. ET — NBC

  • Cup Picks

    • Eric: Chris Buescher

    • James: Tyler Reddick

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Short Track Corner:

  • JEGS/CRA All Star Tour heads to Owosso Speedway this weekend

  • Steve Needles wins the first Reveal the Hammer Late Model race of the season at Owosso Speedway Saturday night.

  • CARS Tour races at North Wilkesboro were both rained out. Reschedule dates TBA.

    • Both the Late Model Stocks and the Pro Late Models will be in action at Tri-County Speedway in Granite Falls North Carolina  this Saturday. 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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May 22, 202401:17:49
Brad Keselowski won this race

Brad Keselowski won this race

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Goodyear 400

    • Brad Keselowski. Won. This. Race.

    • Thoughts on the Chris and Tyler battle

    • Blaney tries to pull a Trickle on Byron

  • Xfinity: Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200

    • Justin Allgier Wins

  • Trucks: Buckle Up South Carolina 200

    • The Melon Man gets it done

    • KFB gets mad

Preview: All-Star Weekend at North Wilksboro

  • Cup Picks

    • James: Chase Elliott

    • Eric: Denny Hamlin

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Short Track Corner:

  • CARS Tour doubleheader Wednesday night at North Wilkesboro

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

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May 15, 202401:14:15
Hamlin calls his shot and wins at Kansas

Hamlin calls his shot and wins at Kansas

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Wurth 400

    • Denny Hamlin calls his shot and delivers

    • What do you think of the areo-blocking discourse? 

  • Xfinity: A-Game 200

    • Ryan Truex JR! Back-to-back. 

      • One of seven Xfinity drivers to have multiple wins over the last year but he’s the only one without a fulltime ride. 

    • Custer and Allgaier battle the rain and lose.

Preview: Kansas

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Adventhealth 400 — Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m. EDT

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: OFF

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Heart of America 200 — Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. EDT

  • Cup Picks

    • James: Dennis Hamlin

    • Eric: Tyler Reddick

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Short Track Corner:

  • Blake Rowe wins the West Michigan 100 at Berlin Raceway.  

  • CRA All Stars head to Anderson, Indiana this weekend. 

  • Owosso Speedway opened its season this weekend

    • Streaming races for free on You Tube

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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May 07, 202401:10:35
Closest finish in NASCAR history

Closest finish in NASCAR history

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Adventhealth 400

    • Kyle Larson wins closest race in NASCAR history.

      • Margin of victory: .001 seconds

    • Larson says we need more 1.5-mile tracks. There are two sitting vacant right now. Should we return to Kentucky and Chicagoland?

  • Trucks: Heart of America 200

    • Corey Heim gets the win

Preview: Darlington

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Goodyear 400 — Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200 — Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EDT

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Buckle Up South Carolina 200 — Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

  • Cup Picks

    • Eric: Kyle Busch

    • James: Brad Keselowski

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Short Track Corner:

  • Cody Coughlin makes his return to the JEGS/CRA All Stars and wins at Anderson Speedway.

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

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  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

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May 07, 202401:21:11
Michael Jordan fuels Tyler Reddick win at Talladega

Michael Jordan fuels Tyler Reddick win at Talladega

Discussion Topics: 

  • Xfinity: Ag-Pro 300

    • Jesse Love gets first career win in a wreck fest

    • Justin Allgaier hits head on

      • Why does Talladega still have walls angling out so far on the backstretch?

Preview: Dover

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Wurth 400 — Sunday, 2 p.m., EDT

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: A-Game 200 — Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EDT

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: OFF

  • Cup Picks

    • Eric: Alex Bowman

    • James: Ross Chastain

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

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Apr 23, 202401:11:28
All is right in NASCAR with Chase Elliott win

All is right in NASCAR with Chase Elliott win

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400

    • All is right with the world, Chase Elliott wins again

      • Ends a 42-race winless streak

    • Jimmie has a rough weekend

    • Thoughts on the race? Is Texas saved? 


  • Craftsman TruckSeries: SpeedyCash.com 250

    • Rowdy dominates, but did he? 

    • Kyle ties Todd Bodine for most wins at Texas

    • Thad Moffit has weird wreck

  • News:

  • The CW will broadcast the last eight Xfinity Series races this season.

  • Denny says NASCAR met with the drivers as well as SMI and Goodyear Saturday morning

    • Horsepower is off the table

    • Planning to be more aggressive with tires. 

Preview: Talladega 

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Geico 500 — Sunday, 3 p.m., EDT

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Ag-Pro 300 — Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: OFF

  • Cup Picks

    • James: Ryan Blaney

    • Eric: Denny Hamlin

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

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Apr 16, 202401:05:18
Byron eclipses the field at Martinsville

Byron eclipses the field at Martinsville

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Cook Out 400

    • William Byron adds another clock to the collection.

    • A big day for Hendrick

    • Tires

    • Fox

  • Xfinity: Dude Wipes 250

    • Aric Almirola gets Him a win!

  • Craftsman TruckSeries: Long John’s Silvers 200

    • Christian Eckes wins

  • News:

Preview: Texas 

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 — 3:30 p.m. Sunday

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Andy's Frozen Custard 300 — 1:30 p.m. Saturday

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: SpeedyCash.com 250 — 8:30 p.m. Friday

  • Cup Picks

    • Eric:

    • James:  

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: Ross Chastain

  • James: William Byron

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Apr 09, 202401:17:19
Denny Hamlin will make you jump

Denny Hamlin will make you jump

Discussion Topics: 

  • Xfinity: Toyota Care 250

    • Chandler Smith gets it done

    • Aric Almirola also strong

    • Strategy affected the end of this one

    • Bubba Pollard finishes sixth in first Xfinity start

    • Joey Gase and Dawson Cram

  • News:

Preview: Martinsville

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400 — 3 p.m. Sunday

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Dude Wipes 250 — 7:30 p.m. Saturday

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Long John’s Silvers 200 (yes, apparently Long John’s Silvers still exists) — 7:30 p.m.

  • Cup Picks

    • James: Joey Logano

    • Eric: (picked the winner last week) Martin Truex Jr

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

  • Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Anchor.

  • Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

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Apr 03, 202401:21:38
NASCAR and track limits don't mix

NASCAR and track limits don't mix

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Echopark Automotive Grand Prix

    • William Byron becomes first multi-winner of the season for the third straight season.

      • Does he have the road course driver championship belt?

    • Chris Bell makes it interesting late/rattles the Kyles

    • Track limits? In NASCAR? Discuss.

    • Sounds like COTA is a lock for the 2025 schedule. Any issues with that? 

  • Xfinity: Focused Health 250

    • This was a fun race. 

    • Larson wins in the 17 for Hendrick. A meaningful win for the team and the first Hendrick Xfinity win since 2009 (Daytona)

      • Larson gets the pole, starts at the back, leads one lap and wins.

    • Austin Hill vs SVG

  • Trucks: XPEL 225

    • Corey Heim gets the win

    • Marco loses his ass

    • Hello Connor Zilisch!

  • The gimmick of the week: Netflix Season 2 Draft

Eric

James

Joey Logano

Kyle Busch

Brad Keselowski

Ryan Blaney

Carson Hocevar

Noah Gragson

Kyle Larson

Corey LaJoie

Ty Gibbs

Shane VanGisbergen

  • News:

Preview: Richmond

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400 — Sunday, 7 p.m. ET

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Toyota Care 250 — Saturday, 1:30 p.m. ET

  • Cup Picks

    • Eric: Denny Hamlin

    • James: Christopher Bell

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Mar 27, 202401:22:50
Who needs more horsepower?
Mar 20, 202401:07:10
Christopher Bell proves you can pass at Phoenix

Christopher Bell proves you can pass at Phoenix

Welcome to Episode 311 of the SuperSpeedway Podcast, recorded Monday, March 11, 2024. I am your host Eric Young and I’m joined by my co-host James Kuch.

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Shriners Childrens 500

    • Toyota’s look strong all day. Chris Bell gets Phoenix redemption

    • Did the new package work?

    • Joey and KFB were completely out to lunch. Is it worry time?

  • Xfinity: Call 811. Every dig. Every time. 200

    • Chandler Smith wads them all up and comes away with the win.

    • Heartbreak for Allgaier

  • News:

Preview: Bristol

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Food City 500 — Sunday 3:30 p.m.

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: — OFF

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Weather Guard Truck Race — Saturday 8 p.m.

  • Cup Picks

    • James: Brad K. 

    • Eric: Brad K.

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Mar 12, 202401:03:20
No gambling needed for Kyle Larson at Las Vegas

No gambling needed for Kyle Larson at Las Vegas

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Pennzoil 400

    • Kyle Larson dominates

      • Leads 181 laps of 267. Next highest laps led was Kyle Busch with 18!

    • Second win in three races for Hendrick

    • Kyle Busch has had four pit road penalties in first three races

    • SHR looked good

      • Chase Briscoe looked really strong

    • Chris Buescher loses a wheel

      • Crew members Nicholas Patterson (jack) and Jakob Prall (front tire changer) were suspended for the next two Cup Series events

      • RFK struggling to start the season

    • Chastain congratulates Blaney on learning to air block.

    • Jeff and Jordan’s debate — jump to conclusions after this weekend, or is it too early to start looking at trends?

  • Xfinity: The LiUNA!

    • John Hunter Nemecheck becomes the first driver not named Austin Hill to win an Xfinity race in 2024

    • Sam Mayer’s terrible start to the season continues.

    • Shane Van Gisbergen another poor finish

  • Trucks: Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200

    • Rajah Caruth becomes third black driver to win a NASCAR national series event

    • Spire is now (technically) 3 for 3 in the Truck Series this season

      • Nick Sanchez at Daytona is an affiliate team. Kyle Busch at Atlanta, Rajah at Vegas.

  • Dale Jr. is out at NBC. 

    • Will work for Amazon/TNT next season

  • Denies claims that NBC wanted him to broadcast remotely and that he was scolded for not watching the monitors

Preview: Phoenix

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Shriners Childrens 500 — Sunday 3:30 p.m.

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Call 811. Every dig. Every time. 200 — Saturday 4:30 p.m.

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: OFF

  • Cup Picks

    • Eric: Tyler Reddick

    • James: Ryan Blaney

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Mar 06, 202455:15
Atlanta Motor Speedway is now the best track in NASCAR

Atlanta Motor Speedway is now the best track in NASCAR

Discussion Topics: 

  • Ambetter Health 400

    • Daniel Suarez wins an all-time finish going 3-wide at the line

      • Best finish in history?

    • We saw everything. 4-wide, daring moves

    • Race started with a massive 14 car big one

  • Xfinity Race

    • Austin Hill wins AGAIN

  • Truck Race

    • KFB gets another Truck Series win

  • Dale Jr. wants Fox to zoom out

    • Jr. still has not re-signed with NBC

      • Says he will not be a remote broadcaster — has to be at the track

Preview: Las Vegas

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Pennzoil 400 — Sunday 3 p.m.

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: The LiUNA! — Saturday 5 p.m.

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 — Friday 9 p.m.

  • Cup Picks

    • James: Joey Logano

    • Eric: William Byron

-Plug the Fantasy League

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

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Feb 28, 202401:04:08
The year of Byron begins with Daytona 500 victory

The year of Byron begins with Daytona 500 victory

Discussion Topics: 

Preview: Atlanta

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Ambetter Health 400 — Sunday 3 p.m.

  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Raptor King of Tough 250 — Saturday 5 p.m.

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Fr8 208 — Saturday 2 p.m.

  • Cup Picks

    • James: Chris Bell

    • Eric: Corey LaJoie

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Feb 21, 202401:16:08
2024 NASCAR season bad predictions and Daytona 500 preview

2024 NASCAR season bad predictions and Daytona 500 preview

Feb 14, 202401:07:28
Behrend Speedway is in the house and Clash recap

Behrend Speedway is in the house and Clash recap

Recap: Preview: Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

  • Hamlin goes from Netflix star to Clash winner

  • The event seemed more tame but still had some tempers flare

    • Gibbs and Joey

    • Ross and Mac

    • JHN and Ricky

  • The event was pushed up because of the weather. Right Call?

  • Where does the Clash go from here?

Discussion Topics: 

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

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 For more of the podcast:

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Feb 08, 202401:20:57
NASCAR is back, let's talk Netflix and the Clash

NASCAR is back, let's talk Netflix and the Clash

Discussion Topics: 

Preview: Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

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Jan 31, 202401:16:18
NASCAR offseason catchup

NASCAR offseason catchup

Welcome to Episode 305 of the SuperSpeedway Podcast, recorded Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. I am your host Eric Young and I’m joined by my co-host James Kuch.

Discussion Topics: 

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: Detroit Public Library

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

  • Where can we be found on social media?

  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X

  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Dec 21, 202301:15:22
YRB is a NASCAR Cup Series Champion

YRB is a NASCAR Cup Series Champion

Race Discussion: NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix

Cup: NASCAR Cup Series Championship

  • Ryan Blaney is your 2023 Cup Series Champion

  • Ross Chastain becomes the most invisible winner in a decade

    • Already pedaling that Busch Light in victory lane though

  • Christopher Bell blows a rotor 

  • Kevin Harvick rides off into the sunset

  • We had a pass for the championship victory at Phoenix!

Xfinity: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship

  • Cole Custer wins the race and the title

  • JHN wrecks at the end, finishes last of the four

Trucks: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship

  • Ben Rhodes is a two-time Truck Series champion

  • Christian Eckes gets the win

  • Carson Hocevar and Corey Heim tangle

    • Truex says Hocevar’s apology afterward was a lie

  • Somehow the restart zone was painted in the wrong place - How the hell does that happen?

  • Typical Truck Series Cluster-F

  • Last race for KBM

  • Last race for GMS

News Discussion: 

  • North Wilkesboro Speedway has begun repaving

Silly Season:


Preview: 


Discussion:


Fantasy Update: James

Checkered Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show  

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Nov 07, 202301:25:51
NASCAR's Final Four is set as the Championship heads to Phoenix

NASCAR's Final Four is set as the Championship heads to Phoenix

Race Discussion: Martinsville

Cup: Xfinity 500

  • Ryan Blaney gets the win

  • William Byron almost passes out, so delirious he thinks he married Blaney’s sister

  • Final four going in are the final four going out

  • Pace car has to be towed

  • Has NASCAR fixed the short track package? 

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Dead On Tools 250

  • Justin Allgaier comes from nowhere to get the win and advance

  • Creed and Hill tangle during GWC

    • Neither advance

    • Childress calls Creed stupid

    • Hill says he can’t wait for Creed to go to JGR next season

    • Does Creed race the 2 this weekend?

  • Sammy Smith isn’t happy with JHN either

  • Xfinity once again outshines the Cup series

News Discussion: 

Silly Season:

  • Aric Almirola officially done in the 10 car

    • Smithfield is also leaving

    • Gragson is expected to take over the ride next season

    • So SHR loses Anheuser-Busch AND Smithfield now

Preview: Phoenix

  • Cup: NASCAR Cup Series Championship

  • Xfinity: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship

  • Trucks: Craftsman Truck Series Championship

Discussion:


Picks:

  • Eric: Kevin Harvick

  • James: Chase Briscoe

Champions: 

  • Trucks

  • James: Carson Hocevar

  • Eric: Corey Heim

  • Xfinity

  • James: Justin Allgaier

  • Eric: Sam Mayer

  • Cup

  • James: William Byron

  • Eric: Ryan Blaney

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

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Oct 31, 202301:03:49
Bell earns clutch victory at Homestead-Miami

Bell earns clutch victory at Homestead-Miami

Race Discussion: Homestead-Miami

Cup: 4Ever 400 Presented by Mobil 1

  • Chris Bell locks into the Championship 4 for the second straight year

  • Larson smokes the sand barrels 

  • Hamlin and Truex see chances at a title fade

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Contender Boats 300 

  • Riley Herbst almost goes back-to-back but can’t quite get to Sam Mayer

  • Jr. looks good again

Craftsman Truck Series: Baptist Health Cancer Care 200

  • Carson Hocevar wins and locks into the final four

  • Zane Smith DQ’d 

  • Is Fox ruining the truck series?

News Discussion: 

  • Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet’s High Limit sprint car series buys All-Star Circuit of Champions from Tony Stewart

Silly Season:

  • Chandler Smith linked to Joe Gibbs Racing for 2024

    • Kaulig says he won’t return in 2024

Preview: Martinsville 

  • Cup: Xfinity 500

  • Xfinity: Dead On Tools 250

  • Trucks: Off

Discussion:

  • It’s been one year since the Hail Melon. Has the moment held up?

Picks:

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

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  • James: 

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Oct 25, 202301:19:20
300 episodes of BSing about NASCAR

300 episodes of BSing about NASCAR

Race Discussion: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Cup: South Point 400

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Alsco Uniforms 302

  • Riley Herbst finally gets a win, in dominating fashion

News Discussion: 

  • John Hunter Nemechek will drive the 42 this weekend at Homestead instead of Hocevar

Silly Season:

  • Carson Hocevar signs with Spire to drive the 77 in 2024

Preview: Homestead-Miami

  • Cup: 4Ever 400 Presented by Mobil 1

  • Xfinity: Contender Boats 300

  • Trucks: Baptist Health Care 200

Eric: 

James: 

Fantasy Update: James

Audio Messages

Shoutouts if any

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  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

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Oct 18, 202301:03:59
Allmendinger gets a walkoff win at the Roval

Allmendinger gets a walkoff win at the Roval

Race Discussion: Charlotte Roval

Cup: Bank of America Roval 400

  • AJ gets his Road Course Win

  • The timing of cautions mixes up the field

    • Reddick dominates stage 1

    • Chase inadvertently dominates stage 2

    • Both get buried in the field

  • KFB gives it all it has - Eliminated from playoffs along with the 23, 1, and 6

  • Truex is back on top, but is he really a threat?

  • Bubba’s spin — should he have had to serve a penalty too?

  • Roval - does it still have a place? 

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Drive for the Cure 250

  • Sam Mayer advances with a win.

  • Jeb Burton wrecks Justin Allgaier on a restart

News Discussion: 

  • Hailie Deegan Moves up to Xfinity in 2024

  • Construction has begun for the California short-track. 

  • iRacing promises to deliver a Console-Sim game in 2025 as they acquire the license 

Silly Season:

  • Chandler Smith linked to JGR in 2024. Would need a buyout from his remaining 2 years at Kaulig 

    • AJ is rumored back to Xfinity

  • BOB says to watch for Noah Gragson to the 10

  • Cindric signs with Penske to return in 2024

  • Denny Discussion

    • Schedule revisit - better choices than Darlington as the regular season finale? 

    • Jeff Gordon Stuff

Preview: Las Vegas

  • Cup: South Point 400

  • Xfinity: Alsco Uniforms 302

  • Trucks: NONE

Eric: 

James: 

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

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Oct 11, 202301:07:50
NASCAR's 2024 schedule is a little corny

NASCAR's 2024 schedule is a little corny

Race Discussion: Talladega

Cup: Yellawood 500

  • Ryan Blaney moves on with win

  • Kevin Harvick finishes second by a foot, the DQ’d

    • Will not appeal

  • We saw three-wide racing at Talladega again

    • DBC says it’s because everyone was saving fuel

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Trucks: Loves RV Stop 250

  • Brett Moffitt gets the win

  • Matt Crafton and Nick Sanchez wreck and fight

    • Crafton, driver of the ThorSport Racing No. 88 Ford, was fined $25,000 for his actions in a fight after Saturday’s Love’s RV Stop 250. Sanchez, a rookie in the No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet, was fined $5,000. Sanchez’s father, Rene, was also penalized for his involvement in the fracas, with officials suspending him from NASCAR for the remaining two races on the 2023 schedule.

  • Zane Smith spins on his own on pit road, hits crewmember

News Discussion: 

  • Spire Motorsports buys KBM

    • Kyle will race five races for them next season

  • Carson Hocevar will finish the season in the 42 LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Chevrolet

  • 2024 Schedule

    • Brickyard 400 returns

    • North Wilkesboro will again host the All Star Race

    • Iowa Speedway will host first Cup race

    • Daytona is NOT the regular season cutoff anymore

    • Darlington now the regular season cutoff

    • Atlanta and Watkins Glen move into the playoffs. Atlanta will kick them off.

    • Charlotte Roval remains — Dale Jr. was WRONG?!




Preview: Charlotte Roval

  • Cup: Bank of America Roval 400

  • Xfinity: Drive for the Cure 250

  • Trucks: None

Eric: Chase Elliott

James: Tyler Reddick

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

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  • James: 

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Oct 05, 202301:06:39
Taylor Swift wasn't at Texas, but William Byron sure was

Taylor Swift wasn't at Texas, but William Byron sure was

Race Discussion: Texas

Cup: Autotrader Echopark Automotive 400

  • William Byron locks into the round of 8 and possibly the final 4

  • Larson sees a major opportunity slip away

  • Did Bubba let this one get away?

  • Ty Gibbs pit road mishap

  • Can we just cross off Truex already?

  • Tire issues had major implications on this race and the playoff grid

    • Dillon

    • KFB

    • Gilliand 

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Andy’s Frozen Custard 300

  • John Hunter Nemecheck gets another win

  • Brennan Poole tries to knock down the pit wall

News Discussion: 

  • Silly Season

    • Sammy Smith leaving JGR to drive the 8 at JRM with Pilot Sponsorship

    • Preece is back in the 41 in 2024

    • Pockrass: Fully expect SHR to be a 4-car team next season

      • No word yet on Almirola

      • Cole Custer likely replacement

Preview: Talladega

  • Cup: Yellawood 500

  • Xfinity: None

  • Trucks: Loves RV Stop 250

Eric: 

James: 

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

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Sep 27, 202301:02:11
Denny Hamlin beat all your favorite drivers at Bristol

Denny Hamlin beat all your favorite drivers at Bristol

Race Discussion: Bristol

Cup: Bass Pro Shops Night Race

  • Denny Hamlin beats your favorite driver

    • What do we think of Denny the villain?

  • Truex barely makes the playoffs

  • Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell all miss the Round of 12

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Food City 300

  • Justin Allgaier gets the win

  • Boss man Dale Jr. almost won this thing

Trucks: UNOH 200 Presented by Ohio Logistics

  • Corey Heim with a late pass for the win

News Discussion: 

  • Silly Season

    • Matt Dibenedetto is out of the 25 truck for the season

    • Brandon Jones returning to Jr. Motorsports in 2024

    • Justin Allgaier announces he’s also returning to Jr. Motorsprots

    • Trackhouse

      • Trackhouse signs Shane Van Gisbergen to developmental contract

      • Signs Zane Smith for Cup in 2024

    • Spire

      • Spire announces it has purchased BJ McCleod’s charter for $40 million

      • Will field a third car with Zane Smith on loan from Trackhouse

    • Kaulig

      • Announces that Daniel Hemric (really?) will move to the 31 for Cup next season

  • Bristol will race on the concrete twice next season — no more Bristol dirt

    • Does that mean no dirt race in 2024? 

    • North Wilkesboro?

  • The Clash is back in LA in 2024

  • Road America will not have a NASCAR series race next season

  • Rumor: Chicago Street Course will happen for a final time in 2024 with NASCAR 100% committed to returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2025

Preview: Texas

  • Cup: Autotrader Echopark Automotive 400

  • Xfinity: Andy’s Frozen Custard 300

  • Trucks: None

Eric: Tyler Reddick

James: William Byron

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

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  • James: 

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Sep 20, 202301:17:37
Is Martin Truex Jr. going to be eliminated in Round 1 of the Playoffs?

Is Martin Truex Jr. going to be eliminated in Round 1 of the Playoffs?

Race Discussion: Kansas

Cup: Hollywood Casino 400

  • Tyler Reddick keeps the 45 streak alive at Kansas

  • Late caution costs Hamlin

  • Truex is on the outside looking in

  • What the heck, Chase Elliott?

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Kansas Lottery 300

  • JHN leads 154 laps of a 200-lap race but still almost loses it to Brandon Jones

  • Riley Herbst blows it, Parker Kiligerman makes the playoffs

Trucks: Kansas Lottery 200

  • Christain Eckes picks up the win

  • The Matts fall out of the playoffs — Matt Crafton and Matt Dibenedetto

News Discussion: 

  • John Hunter Nemechek is going Cup racing again

    • Will drive the 42 for Legacy Motor Club in 2024

  • Stage breaks are back for the Roval

  • Cars will also run the chicane on the frontstretch coming to starts and restarts this year (they haven’t in the past).

  • Rumor: Ty Dillon to Kaulig Cup with AJ moving back to Xfinity in 2024

  • Sam Mayer is back with JRM next season

  • NASCAR has reinstated Noah Gragson

Preview: Bristol


Eric: Brad Keselowski

James: Christopher Bell

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

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  • James: 

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Sep 13, 202301:04:59
Larson starts the NASCAR Playoffs on the right step

Larson starts the NASCAR Playoffs on the right step

Race Discussion: Darlington

Cup: Southern 500

  • Kyle Larson finally gets his Darlington Cup win

  • Harvick gets hosed by Reddick’s mistake

    • Is there a problem with the open/closed pit road rule? Callers on Sirius say yes.

  • SO MANY PLAYOFF DRIVERS HAVE ISSUES

    • Hamlin loose wheel

    • Logano hit the wall

    • Bell hit the wall

    • Bubba spun

    • McDowell, Busch, Hamlin, Bell all involved in an accident late.

    • Stenhouse speeds on pit road

    • Truex had problems

  • Bowman/Suarez tangle

  • Carson Hocevar finishes 17th

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Wa-Wa 250

  • Denny Hamlin gets the win

  • Larson has carburetor issues. 

News Discussion: 

  • Hamlin re-signs with JGR

    • Multi-year agreement

    • 23XI will continue with Toyota

Preview: Kansas


Eric: Denny Hamlin

James: Kyle Larson

Fantasy Update: James

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  • James: 

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Sep 06, 202301:04:00
Is Chris Buescher a contender yet?

Is Chris Buescher a contender yet?

Race Discussion: Daytona

Cup: CokeZero Sugar 400

  • RFK tag teams the field and gets the win for Chris Buescher

  • Should Brad have been penalized for his donuts on the backstretch?

  • Ryan Blaney hard hit

  • Ryan Preece flips

  • Is Chris Buescher a contender yet?

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Wa-Wa 250

  • Justin Allgier finally gets one

Trucks: Milwaukee Mile 

  • Grant Enfinger battles Carson Hocevar for the win

  • Ty Majeski hit with a massive penalty 

News Discussion: 

  • Joe Gibbs says he expects an announcement soon on Hamlin 

    • Assume that 23XI will follow

  • Carson Hocevar takes over the 42 at Darlington

  • Matt DiBenedetto looking for plans for 2024

  • AJ Allmendinger may be replaced for 2024 in the Cup Series

  • DBC says to expect at least one double header on 2024 schedule

    • NOT necessarily (or likely) the same track, instead two close tracks

    • NOT Saturday/Sunday, but maybe Wednesday/Sunday

    • Way to allow an Olympic break without ending season later

Playoff Brackets - Let’s not go through the whole thing. We’ll do first four out and our final fours. Full brackets can be posted on the site. 

Eric’s Bracket: 


James’ Bracket: 


Preview: Darlington


Eric: William Byron

James: Kyle Busch

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

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  • James: 

Black Flags

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  • James: 

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Sep 01, 202301:28:49
Byron capitalizes on McDowell's mistakes for Watkins Glen victory

Byron capitalizes on McDowell's mistakes for Watkins Glen victory

Race Discussion: Watkins Glen

Cup: Go Bowling at the Glen

  • Byron gets win number 5 on the season

  • McDowell trips up 3 times

  • We good with a 2 hour race?

  • Chase has to pull a Keselowski at Daytona

  • One Bubble spot left. Bubba vs Everyone

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Shriners Children’s 200

  • Sam Mayer vs Ty Gibbs

News Discussion: 

  • NASCAR Classics

  • Austin HIll returning to RCR in XFINITY for 2024

  • NASCAR gets the Netflix treatment in 2024

    • Docuseries to feature 2023 playoffs

  • Hamlin, JGR and Toyota have some things to work out for 2024

    • Rumors are Ford met with 23XI at Michigan

    • Also rumors Ford and SHR are done after 2024

SRX Corner: 

  • Jonathan Davenport puts on a show

  • Rocket Man wins his first major championship

  • What did we think of the 2023 season?

Preview: Daytona


Eric: Erik Jones

James: Joey Logano

Fantasy Update: James

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  • James: 

Black Flags

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Aug 22, 202301:31:34
Is Michael McDowell's Indy win an 'underdog' victory?

Is Michael McDowell's Indy win an 'underdog' victory?

Race Discussion: Indianapolis

Cup: Verizon 200 at the Brickyard

  • Michael McDowell locks himself into the playoffs with a victory

  • Chase Elliott comes up one spot short

  • Only two cautions (?) in the race

  • Suarez has trouble in the pits

  • Van Gisbergen is HUMAN — Finishes 10th

    • Still a top-10 finish though

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Pennzoil 150 presented by Advance Auto Parts

  • Ty Gibbs with the win

Craftsman Trucks: TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

  • Ty Majeski with the statement win

  • Lane Riggs finishes third!

  • Shane Van Gisbergen finishes 19th in his first NASCAR oval race

News Discussion: 

SRX Corner: 

  • Tony Stewart is back on top

  • Half the field wrecks early



Preview: Watkins Glen


Eric: Tyler Reddick

James: Daniel Suarez

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

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  • James: 

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  • James: 

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Aug 15, 202339:40
Chris Buescher holds off Monday Martin to double down at Michigan

Chris Buescher holds off Monday Martin to double down at Michigan

Race Discussion: Michigan

Cup: FireKeepers Casino 400

  • Chris Buescher wins second race in a row

    • AUDIO: Scott Graves on being an underdog (1:31)

    • Holds off Martin Truex Jr. in late stages

      • AUDIO: Truex on being hard to pass (1:03)

  • Race was postponed after 74 laps to Monday

  • LOTS of attrition early

    • Kyle Busch

    • William Byron

    • Chase Elliott

    • Josh Berry

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: CaboWabo 250

  • John Hunter Nemechek does it again

    • AUDIO: JHN on the regular season championship (0:37)

    • Contact with teammate Ty Gibbs early causes multi-car wreck

  • Justin Allgaier continues to beat himself


News Discussion: 

  • Noah Gragson indefinitely suspended after liking a racist tweet

    • Daniel McFadden from The Frontstretch essentially broke the story

    • Was suspension the right decision? 

    • What does this mean for Gragson’s future? 

    • Gragson may or may not have been fired?

  • Martin Truex Jr. announces he is coming back next year

    • Will this start the dominos? 

SRX Corner: 

  • KFB is 2 for 2

    • AUDIO: Kyle Busch on his win (0:17)

  • Super clean race. Stewart says it’s unfortunate that people will say that’s because of Paul Tracy not being there. Says it’s the track more than anything. 

  • GIANT success. Will SRX come back? 

  • AUDIO: Joey on Berlin (0:52)



Preview: Indy Road Course

  • SVG is back

  • IndyCar and Xfinity doubleheader

  • Will this be the last time on the roadcourse? 

    • AUDIO: Denny Hamlin says yes (0:24)

Indy Pick: 

Eric: Todd Gilliland

James: AJ Allmendinger

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

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  • James: 

Close show 

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Aug 09, 202301:28:45
Chris Buescher puts RFK back in victory lane at Richmond

Chris Buescher puts RFK back in victory lane at Richmond

Race Discussion: Richmond

Cup: 

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: (Road America)

  • Sam Mayer gets his first Xfinity win

  • Justin Allgaier throws another one away

Trucks

  • Carson Hocevar becomes first to three victories in the truck series

  • Speeding penalty ends Ty Majeski’s day

News Discussion: 

SRX Corner: 

  • KFB wins in his debut

  • PAUL TRACY SUSPENDED!

  • Berlin is next. James and I will be there. 

    • Meeting up with Brandon Croud from Lapped Traffic down there as well

    • Will have a Tweetup announced before Thursday




Preview: Michigan

  • Eric will be there

Michigan Pick: 

Eric: Kevin Harvick

James: Bubba Wallace

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

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Aug 01, 202301:16:17
Denny Hamlin takes Pocono win from Kyle Larson

Denny Hamlin takes Pocono win from Kyle Larson

Race Discussion Pocono

Cup: Highpoint.com 400

  • Hamlin wins

  • Denny roughs up Larson, Larson is “pissed.”

  • NASCAR holds the caution before throwing it after the white flag rather than have an overtime finish

  • Joey Logano throws a fit after his car is towed back following spin. 

  • Austin Dillon and Tyler Reddick tangle

    • Dillon with the helmet throw

Xfinity: 

  • Austin Hill sneaks another one

  • Another great JRM run spoiled at the end

    • Berry dominates but hits the wall after contact with Sam Mayer

    • Allgaier hits everything

Trucks

  • Kyle Busch gets win 100 for KBM

  • Last lap move on Corey Heim for the win

    • Heim was unhappy in the moment but said postrace that he would have done the same thing. 

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

News Discussion: 

  • Justin Haley moving to Rick Ware Racing next season

  • Shane Van Gisbergen is coming back

    • Will race at the Indy roadcourse for Trackhouse

SRX Corner: 

  • Ryan Newman saves his stuff, gets the win

  • BRAKES!



Preview: Richmond


Richmond Pick: 

Eric: Ross Chastain

James: William Byron

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

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Jul 26, 202301:14:50
Martin Truex Jr. claims Loudon the Lobster at New Hampshire

Martin Truex Jr. claims Loudon the Lobster at New Hampshire

Race Discussion Loudon

Cup: Crayon 301

  • Martin Truex Jr. with another butt whooping

    • Truex still non-committal about next season

  • Race postponed until Monday

  • Why did Bowman get to restart 14th after being involved in a caution?

Xfinity: Ambetter Health 200

  • John Hunter gets another W 

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

News Discussion: 

SRX Corner: 

  • Denny Hamlin wins rain-shortened Round 1

  • Thunder Road replaced with Stafford 2 this Thursday



Preview: Pocono

Pocono Pick: 

Eric: Alex Bowman

James: Ty Gibbs

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

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Jul 19, 202301:06:35
Byron survives the heat for fourth win at Atlanta

Byron survives the heat for fourth win at Atlanta

Jul 13, 202301:31:08
Shane Van Gisbergen surprises on the streets of Chicago
Jul 03, 202301:00:35
Ross Chastain is BACK after Nashville win

Ross Chastain is BACK after Nashville win

Race Discussion Nashville

Cup: 

  • Ross Chastain is BACK!

  • Blaney has hard hit on concrete

  • Spectacular three-wide battle to start Stage 2

Xfinity: 

  • AJ Allmendinger gets the win

  • Lots of wrecks to start this race

  • Sheldon Creed docked 25 points and $25,000 for intentionally wrecking Sammy Smith.

Trucks: 

  • Carson Hocevar back to victory lane

News Discussion: 

  • Jimmie Johnson has withdrawn from this weekend’s race at Chicago.

Preview: Chicago Street Course

Chicago Pick: 

Eric: Michael McDowell

James: Jenson Button

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

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Jun 28, 202301:18:35
Truex stinks up the show with Sonoma win
Jun 14, 202301:04:34
UPDATED AUDIO: Kyle Busch thrills Childress with third win of the season at Gateway

UPDATED AUDIO: Kyle Busch thrills Childress with third win of the season at Gateway

Race Discussion World-Wide Technology Raceway/Portland International Raceway

Cup: Enjoy Illinois 300

Xfinity: Pacific Office Automation 147

  • Cole Custer is a winner again

  • Sheldon Creed and Justin Allgaier dominate

Trucks: Toyota 200

  • Grant Enfinger wins

News Discussion: 

  • Garage 56 car is loud and fast

Silly Season is here: https://theathletic.com/4570633/2023/06/01/nascar-free-agency-stewart-haas/

  • FedEx is close to an extension with JGR

    • Denny expected to re-sign

  • Truex is expected to run another year at JGR

  • Rumors swirling that Aric Almirola will be done at the end of the year. 

    • Possible replacements? Harrison Burton, Todd Gilliland, Riley Herbst, Erik Jones, Corey LaJoie, Ty Majeski, Michael McDowell, Chandler Smith, Sammy Smith, Zane Smith and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

    • Zane Smith seems to be at the top of the list

      • Would need to buy out his contract at Front Row

      • Michael McDowell appears to be the backup plan

  • Josh Berry is pretty much expected to replace Kevin Harvick

  • Corey LaJoie

    • Kind of disappointed in Chase’s car this weekend. Really seemed like it was an audition and it didn’t go well. 

  • Harrison Burton - Could LaJoie go here if Burton is sent packing? Burton has improved as of late.

  • Justin Haley 

    • Still hasn’t re-signed with Kaulig. Kaulig likes him but needs sponsorship

  • Carson Hocevar is opening eyes the last few weeks and might hit someone’s short list very quickly. 

Preview: Sonoma


Sonoma Pick: 

Eric: Daniel Suarez

James: Chase Elliott

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

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Jun 06, 202301:34:05
Chase Elliott gets a week off after wrecking Denny Hamlin
May 31, 202301:00:17
A good ol’ fashioned butt whoopin’ at North Wilkesboro

A good ol’ fashioned butt whoopin’ at North Wilkesboro

Race Discussion All Star Race at North Wilkesboro: 

All Star Race

  • The Kyle Larson show

  • Bubba says best way to have a better shot next season if the All Star Race is here is to wreck Larson on Lap 1. 

    • Did Bubba flip the bird during his TV interview?

  • Eric’s theory of why exhibition races (All Star/Clash) suck.

All Star Open

  • Ty Gibbs and Michael McDowell have issues

  • Josh Berry wins his way in

  • Gragson gets the fan vote

    • Gragson also pulls a Tim Richmond in the group photo

Heats

  • We got to see wet-weather tires on the Cup cars for the first time. Success?

  • Suarez and Buescher win respective heats to claim front row

Trucks

  • Oh, Kyle Larson won this one too. 

News Discussion: 

Preview: Greatest Day in Racing - Coca-Cola 600


Charlotte Pick: 

Eric: Chris Buescher

James: Kyle Busch

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?

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May 23, 202301:01:11
Byron capitalizes on Ross Chastain sideshow at Darlington

Byron capitalizes on Ross Chastain sideshow at Darlington

Race Discussion Darlington: 

Cup

Xfinity

  • Larson gets first Darlington win

  • John Hunter wrecks battling with Larson on the last lap

  • Carson Hocevar ran well for his “first” Xfinity start

Trucks

  • Christian Eckes wins 

News Discussion: 

Preview: All Star Weekend at NORTH FREAKING WILKESBORO

  • Racing tonight, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

  • Several Cup drivers are racing late models and/or trucks this week

  • Track was already coming apart today during ASA practice

  • All Star trophy revealed

All Star Pick: 

Eric: Chase Elliott

James: Kevin Harvick

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?

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May 17, 202301:03:42
Watermelon Punch — Hamlin wrecks Larson, Chastain punches Gragson, Kansas wins
May 10, 202301:05:02
The Truex family sweeps Dover, #ThanksRoss
May 04, 202301:03:14
Kyle Busch lucks into Talladega victory lane
Apr 26, 202301:08:57
Kyle Larson finally a winner at Martinsville
Apr 20, 202354:55
A dirt guy wins the dirt race as Christopher Bell wins Bristol Dirt

A dirt guy wins the dirt race as Christopher Bell wins Bristol Dirt

Race Discussion: 

  • A dirt guy does it — Christopher Bell wins the Food City Dirt Race

  • Larson and Preece disagree

    • Larson says repeatedly we shouldn’t be racing NASCAR on dirt

  • Reddick almost wins again

  • Logano struggles — cursed by Eric — and finishes last

  • What did we think of the race?

  • There are rumors this was the last Bristol dirt race

    • Should we race here on concrete twice a year?

    • Should Bristol lose a date?

    • Should we run dirt somewhere else?

Trucks

  • Logano pretty much leads flag to flag to win

News Discussion: 

  • Kaulig doesn’t get their points back

  • Hamlin loses his appeal

  • Cody Ware suspended by NASCAR indefinitely after being charged with assault

  • Team owners “boycott” meeting with NASCAR over negotiations

    • Big questions on the charters

      • Teams want charters to be permanent

      • Jim France wants charters gone?

  • Chicago road closures announced for street race

    • People are not happy

  • Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart named to top 75 drivers list

Martinsville Picks: 

Eric: Martin Truex Jr.

James: Denny Hamlin

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 

  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?

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  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter

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Apr 12, 202301:22:12
Kyle Larson finally gets his win in Richmond (Updated with correct audio)
Apr 05, 202301:08:11
Reddick dodges the bumper cars for win at Circuit of the Americas
Mar 29, 202301:00:46