https://www.InTheDraftShow.comenSportsCopyright Wilson's Race Report / In The Draft Showhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7979b7268367c4642638b3b09255bcae.jpghttps://www.InTheDraftShow.comSun, 26 Jul 2026 06:42:33 +0000In The Draft ShowIn The Draft Showwilsonsracereport@gmail.comNASCAR News, Analysis and More! Make ITD your official NASCAR pre-race show for the weekend!falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bowman-is-leaving-the-chat-nascar-radio-picks-a-pointless-fight--73174298 (00:00:28) The Forgotten Show
(00:03:09) North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race Recap
(00:14:53) TV Ratings and Track Capacity Debate
(00:18:58) Fan Reactions and Race Ratings
(00:21:37) NASCAR Championship Standings
(00:26:19) Alex Bowman's Shocking Retirement Announcement
(00:32:35) The Challenges of NASCAR's Long Season
(00:33:20) The Impact of a 36-Race Schedule
(00:34:39) Bowman's Retirement and Driver Health Concerns

At just 34 years old, Alex Bowman will retire next season. Why? We talk about it, along with SiriusXM picking a stupid fight with an IndyCar legend, and Joey Logano finally doing something this season. Plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for The Brickyard!

The Rundown:

- North Wilkesboro - Joey Logano decides to start racing
- Ford wins two in a row, but Toyota is still leading the way
- Wilkesboro ratings - they are up, but there is a caveat
- NASCAR Standings - the playoff bubble widens a bit
- Alex Bowman retiring after 2027 - is the NASCAR schedule to blame? Spoiler alert - probably.
- Danielle Trotta desperately looks for some pop - generates fake rage toward Scott Dixon
- Ratings flex? We look at NASCAR vs. IndyCar ratings between 2008 and now
- Front Row wants to...keep Noah Gragson?? Ok.
- Tom Cruise wants to play a NASCAR driver. At 64 years old
- In Season Challenge Finale
- The Brickyard! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:03:09) North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race Recap
(00:14:53) TV Ratings and Track Capacity Debate
(00:18:58) Fan Reactions and Race Ratings
(00:21:37) NASCAR Championship Standings
(00:26:19) Alex Bowman's Shocking Retirement Announcement
(00:32:35) The Challenges of NASCAR's Long Season
(00:33:20) The Impact of a 36-Race Schedule
(00:34:39) Bowman's Retirement and Driver Health Concerns

At just 34 years old, Alex Bowman will retire next season. Why? We talk about it, along with SiriusXM picking a stupid fight with an IndyCar legend, and Joey Logano finally doing something this season. Plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for The Brickyard!

The Rundown:

- North Wilkesboro - Joey Logano decides to start racing
- Ford wins two in a row, but Toyota is still leading the way
- Wilkesboro ratings - they are up, but there is a caveat
- NASCAR Standings - the playoff bubble widens a bit
- Alex Bowman retiring after 2027 - is the NASCAR schedule to blame? Spoiler alert - probably.
- Danielle Trotta desperately looks for some pop - generates fake rage toward Scott Dixon
- Ratings flex? We look at NASCAR vs. IndyCar ratings between 2008 and now
- Front Row wants to...keep Noah Gragson?? Ok.
- Tom Cruise wants to play a NASCAR driver. At 64 years old
- In Season Challenge Finale
- The Brickyard! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:29) NASCAR's Return to Chicagoland Speedway
(00:03:00) The Race and Its Strategy
(00:05:25) Toyota's Dominance and Track Position
(00:06:16) North Wilkesboro Night Race and World Cup Avoidance
(00:07:59) Austin Hill and SFG Incident
(00:15:30) Carson Hocevar and Driver Aggression
(00:19:17) Chicago Land Ratings and NASCAR's Future
(00:27:40) NASCAR's Television Ratings and Growth

The return of Chicagoland saw multiple leaders - but Toyota still won out in the end. We discuss whether the move back to an intermediate track worked, the kinda-sorta rivalry with SVG and Austin Hill, the latest NASCAR News - and our Picks for Atlanta.

The Rundown:

- Chicagoland - another Toyota shootout in the end
- Did the Chicago oval work? Good crowd...less than good ratings

- SVG - Austin Hill - why do the bad drivers keep beefing with the road course experts?
- NASCAR Standings - the battle for the final playoff spots remains intense

- NASCAR News:
- Steve O'Donnell says everyone wants to broadcast more races. If only more people wanted to watch them 
- The ESPYs are still apparently a thing
- NASCAR holding public memorial for Kyle Busch in October with some interesting details. Let's hope they do it right.
- Sponsor News
- Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks.

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(00:01:29) NASCAR's Return to Chicagoland Speedway
(00:03:00) The Race and Its Strategy
(00:05:25) Toyota's Dominance and Track Position
(00:06:16) North Wilkesboro Night Race and World Cup Avoidance
(00:07:59) Austin Hill and SFG Incident
(00:15:30) Carson Hocevar and Driver Aggression
(00:19:17) Chicago Land Ratings and NASCAR's Future
(00:27:40) NASCAR's Television Ratings and Growth

The return of Chicagoland saw multiple leaders - but Toyota still won out in the end. We discuss whether the move back to an intermediate track worked, the kinda-sorta rivalry with SVG and Austin Hill, the latest NASCAR News - and our Picks for Atlanta.

The Rundown:

- Chicagoland - another Toyota shootout in the end
- Did the Chicago oval work? Good crowd...less than good ratings

- SVG - Austin Hill - why do the bad drivers keep beefing with the road course experts?
- NASCAR Standings - the battle for the final playoff spots remains intense

- NASCAR News:
- Steve O'Donnell says everyone wants to broadcast more races. If only more people wanted to watch them 
- The ESPYs are still apparently a thing
- NASCAR holding public memorial for Kyle Busch in October with some interesting details. Let's hope they do it right.
- Sponsor News
- Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks.

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The Rundown:

- Sonoma - SVG is back, even if it is not by much
- Sonoma Ratings are...not the best
- NASCAR Standings - Denny takes the lead
- NASCAR News:
- Alex Bowman still doesn't have a deal - but is there even a better choice for Hendrick?
- Garage 66 Problems
- Sponsor News
- Chicagoland is back! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Sonoma - SVG is back, even if it is not by much
- Sonoma Ratings are...not the best
- NASCAR Standings - Denny takes the lead
- NASCAR News:
- Alex Bowman still doesn't have a deal - but is there even a better choice for Hendrick?
- Garage 66 Problems
- Sponsor News
- Chicagoland is back! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:10) The San Diego Street Course Race
(00:04:07) Corey Heim's Victory and NASCAR's Focus
(00:07:43) Noah Gragson's Controversial Behavior
(00:16:43) NASCAR's Viewership and Demographics
(00:27:25) Standings and Playoff Race
(00:30:14) NASCAR Rule Changes and Short Track Racing
(00:32:10) IndyCar's Freedom 500 and Ray Evernham's Return
(00:38:10) Jimmy Johnson's Legacy Motor Club Update

San Diego was a street circuit, so - SVG wins, right? Well, he might have - but disaster struck, and Toyota does it again. We discuss S.D., SVG...all the initials - along with the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Sonoma.

The Rundown:

- San Diego - disaster for SVG - Corey Heim gets an inaugural win for an inaugural race
- A first-time winner, but NASCAR is obsessesd with Magnussen putting Gragson in his place
- S.D. Ratings - and Prime's numbers, which are good - but also concerning
- Standings - the playoff bubble is heating up
- NASCAR News:
- New bumper rules
- IROC is doing an event. A...reverse-virtue-signaling one?
- Jalapeno poppers in Legacy MC's mouth-hole. Where's the donkey sauce?
- Spire has FOMO - sues JGR
- NASCAR puts the Rolling Stones creepy album cover on jackets and stuff. Because, old people
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Sonoma! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:10) The San Diego Street Course Race
(00:04:07) Corey Heim's Victory and NASCAR's Focus
(00:07:43) Noah Gragson's Controversial Behavior
(00:16:43) NASCAR's Viewership and Demographics
(00:27:25) Standings and Playoff Race
(00:30:14) NASCAR Rule Changes and Short Track Racing
(00:32:10) IndyCar's Freedom 500 and Ray Evernham's Return
(00:38:10) Jimmy Johnson's Legacy Motor Club Update

San Diego was a street circuit, so - SVG wins, right? Well, he might have - but disaster struck, and Toyota does it again. We discuss S.D., SVG...all the initials - along with the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Sonoma.

The Rundown:

- San Diego - disaster for SVG - Corey Heim gets an inaugural win for an inaugural race
- A first-time winner, but NASCAR is obsessesd with Magnussen putting Gragson in his place
- S.D. Ratings - and Prime's numbers, which are good - but also concerning
- Standings - the playoff bubble is heating up
- NASCAR News:
- New bumper rules
- IROC is doing an event. A...reverse-virtue-signaling one?
- Jalapeno poppers in Legacy MC's mouth-hole. Where's the donkey sauce?
- Spire has FOMO - sues JGR
- NASCAR puts the Rolling Stones creepy album cover on jackets and stuff. Because, old people
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Sonoma! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Pocono - Denny keeps on rolling
- Is Denny's motivation internal, external, or both?
- Pocono Ratings
- Hauler Livestream - Barney is back...and so are the ducks!
- NASCAR News:
- The Wood Brothers sign Jesse Love away from RCR and Chevy
- Chris Beuscher signs a new deal
- Jimmie Johnson joining the TNT broadcast
- Ford and NASCAR are putting on a race...somewhere. But who needs details, really?
- Sponsor News
- The Race Team Aliance is apparently still a thing, and now Denny Hamlin is involved
- San Diego! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Pocono - Denny keeps on rolling
- Is Denny's motivation internal, external, or both?
- Pocono Ratings
- Hauler Livestream - Barney is back...and so are the ducks!
- NASCAR News:
- The Wood Brothers sign Jesse Love away from RCR and Chevy
- Chris Beuscher signs a new deal
- Jimmie Johnson joining the TNT broadcast
- Ford and NASCAR are putting on a race...somewhere. But who needs details, really?
- Sponsor News
- The Race Team Aliance is apparently still a thing, and now Denny Hamlin is involved
- San Diego! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:09) Denny Hamlin's Dominance at New Hampshire
(00:03:40) High-Speed Wrecks and Safety Concerns
(00:08:09) Top Performers and Young Drivers
(00:13:04) Connor Larson's Struggles
(00:16:07) NASCAR Ratings and Race Evaluation
(00:19:07) Standings After New Hampshire
(00:21:12) Josh Berry's Departure from Wood Brothers
(00:29:55) Ryan Blaney's Diversified Appearances

Denny Hamlin keeps getting sent to the back, and keeps on winning. We discuss Toyota dominance, along with the quiet surge this season from Spire Motorsports. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Pocono!

The Rundown:

- Michigan - another epic comeback for Denny Hamlin
- Spire continues to run well - can Carson Hocevar harness his potential?
- Speaking of - where is the potential for Connor Zilisch right now?
- Michigan Ratings: a rare boost
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Josh Berry done at the Wood Brothers - what's next?
- Riley Herbst to announce 2027 plans soon
- Ryan Blaney goes undercover
- Justin Marks going racing again
- Time Magazine says three NASCAR personalities are influential in sports. Maybe...two
- Sponsor News
- Pocono! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:09) Denny Hamlin's Dominance at New Hampshire
(00:03:40) High-Speed Wrecks and Safety Concerns
(00:08:09) Top Performers and Young Drivers
(00:13:04) Connor Larson's Struggles
(00:16:07) NASCAR Ratings and Race Evaluation
(00:19:07) Standings After New Hampshire
(00:21:12) Josh Berry's Departure from Wood Brothers
(00:29:55) Ryan Blaney's Diversified Appearances

Denny Hamlin keeps getting sent to the back, and keeps on winning. We discuss Toyota dominance, along with the quiet surge this season from Spire Motorsports. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Pocono!

The Rundown:

- Michigan - another epic comeback for Denny Hamlin
- Spire continues to run well - can Carson Hocevar harness his potential?
- Speaking of - where is the potential for Connor Zilisch right now?
- Michigan Ratings: a rare boost
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Josh Berry done at the Wood Brothers - what's next?
- Riley Herbst to announce 2027 plans soon
- Ryan Blaney goes undercover
- Justin Marks going racing again
- Time Magazine says three NASCAR personalities are influential in sports. Maybe...two
- Sponsor News
- Pocono! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:49) Exciting Finish and Toyota Dominance
(00:05:16) NASCAR's Competitive Landscape
(00:08:16) Ratings and Viewership Controversy
(00:15:54) Ned Jarrett's Legacy
(00:19:53) JGR vs Spire Motorsports Controversy Update
(00:21:36) Kyle Petty Charity Ride Update
(00:22:33) Corey Heim's Potential Ride for 2024
(00:25:47) Project 91's Return with Kevin Magnussen

Toyota continues to dominate NASCAR - with a thrilling three-way battle for the win in Nashville. We talk about the latest NASCAR News, the legend that was Ned Jarrett, Jimmie Johnson's secret list of celebrity investors, and more!

The Rundown:

- Nashville - Another Toyota shootout
- Ratings were either good or bad, depending on which model NASCAR is into this week
- NASCAR News:
- Ned Jarrett - one of the best drivers - and best broadcasters - in NASCAR history
- The JGR-Gabehardt Lawsuit is still a thing
- Kyle Petty's Charity Ride is also still a thing
- Project 91 is back
- Corey Heim is comingto 23XI 
- Jimmie Johnson has 27 celebrity investors. But he'll only tell us who one of them is
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Michigan! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:49) Exciting Finish and Toyota Dominance
(00:05:16) NASCAR's Competitive Landscape
(00:08:16) Ratings and Viewership Controversy
(00:15:54) Ned Jarrett's Legacy
(00:19:53) JGR vs Spire Motorsports Controversy Update
(00:21:36) Kyle Petty Charity Ride Update
(00:22:33) Corey Heim's Potential Ride for 2024
(00:25:47) Project 91's Return with Kevin Magnussen

Toyota continues to dominate NASCAR - with a thrilling three-way battle for the win in Nashville. We talk about the latest NASCAR News, the legend that was Ned Jarrett, Jimmie Johnson's secret list of celebrity investors, and more!

The Rundown:

- Nashville - Another Toyota shootout
- Ratings were either good or bad, depending on which model NASCAR is into this week
- NASCAR News:
- Ned Jarrett - one of the best drivers - and best broadcasters - in NASCAR history
- The JGR-Gabehardt Lawsuit is still a thing
- Kyle Petty's Charity Ride is also still a thing
- Project 91 is back
- Corey Heim is comingto 23XI 
- Jimmie Johnson has 27 celebrity investors. But he'll only tell us who one of them is
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Michigan! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:38) The Lightning Dilemma
(00:04:27) A Toyota Sweep and Suarez's Victory
(00:05:55) Amazon Prime's Impact on NASCAR Viewership
(00:14:05) The Race's Reception and Demographics
(00:20:00) Kyle Busch's Tragic Death and Racing Culture
(00:28:16) Nicole Biffle's Lawsuit
(00:32:17) RFK's Charter Plans and Preece's Penalty
(00:37:37) Account Executive's Controversial Incident

Daniel Suarez uses a non-red-flag red flag to grab a big Coke 600 win, while 23XI is chasing people around the garage in a golf cart. We talk about the latest NASCAR News, and make picks for Nashville!

The Rundown

- Coke 600 - Suarez makes the right strategy call
- How is a lightning hold...also not a lightning hold?
- Amazon Prime boosts the ratings
- NASCAR News:
- Kyle Busch medical update still leaves the question whether the schedule pressures drivers
- RFK committed to running three cars, charter or not
- 23XI employee suspended for...running a golf cart into an old man?
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Nashville - Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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(00:01:38) The Lightning Dilemma
(00:04:27) A Toyota Sweep and Suarez's Victory
(00:05:55) Amazon Prime's Impact on NASCAR Viewership
(00:14:05) The Race's Reception and Demographics
(00:20:00) Kyle Busch's Tragic Death and Racing Culture
(00:28:16) Nicole Biffle's Lawsuit
(00:32:17) RFK's Charter Plans and Preece's Penalty
(00:37:37) Account Executive's Controversial Incident

Daniel Suarez uses a non-red-flag red flag to grab a big Coke 600 win, while 23XI is chasing people around the garage in a golf cart. We talk about the latest NASCAR News, and make picks for Nashville!

The Rundown

- Coke 600 - Suarez makes the right strategy call
- How is a lightning hold...also not a lightning hold?
- Amazon Prime boosts the ratings
- NASCAR News:
- Kyle Busch medical update still leaves the question whether the schedule pressures drivers
- RFK committed to running three cars, charter or not
- 23XI employee suspended for...running a golf cart into an old man?
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Nashville - Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Kyle Busch passes unexpectedly - the legacy of NASCAR's winningest driver. 
- Is the NASCAR schedule and playoff system too demanding on drivers? Should they be able to miss races?
- The All-Star Race that wasn't really an All-Star Race. Don't do that again.
- NASCAR is giving up on ratings
- NASCAR News:
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Charlotte! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the 600

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The Rundown:

- Kyle Busch passes unexpectedly - the legacy of NASCAR's winningest driver. 
- Is the NASCAR schedule and playoff system too demanding on drivers? Should they be able to miss races?
- The All-Star Race that wasn't really an All-Star Race. Don't do that again.
- NASCAR is giving up on ratings
- NASCAR News:
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Charlotte! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the 600

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The Rundown:

- Watkins Glen - SVG is in another universe
- NASCAR actually enforces track limits - and it all worked out just fine
- The Glen ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs a new deal
- The Glen is moving back to the playoffs
- Chicago Street Course return? Why?
- Katherine Legge attempting the double
- Silly Season rumors
- Sponsor News
- Dover! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star Race

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The Rundown:

- Watkins Glen - SVG is in another universe
- NASCAR actually enforces track limits - and it all worked out just fine
- The Glen ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs a new deal
- The Glen is moving back to the playoffs
- Chicago Street Course return? Why?
- Katherine Legge attempting the double
- Silly Season rumors
- Sponsor News
- Dover! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star Race

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The Rundown:

- Talladega: Hocevar entertains, but the race doesn't
- Spoilers, spec cars, and pack racing
- Talladega Ratings - people only really watch for hte end of the race
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- The last remaining Steve is now in charge. Why?
- Are smaller spoilers the solution at superspeedways?
- The JGR -Gabehardt trial is still a thing
- Legacy MC keeps branching out. Maybe too much?
- ESPN streaming O-Series
- Driver and Sponsor news
- Texas! Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Talladega: Hocevar entertains, but the race doesn't
- Spoilers, spec cars, and pack racing
- Talladega Ratings - people only really watch for hte end of the race
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- The last remaining Steve is now in charge. Why?
- Are smaller spoilers the solution at superspeedways?
- The JGR -Gabehardt trial is still a thing
- Legacy MC keeps branching out. Maybe too much?
- ESPN streaming O-Series
- Driver and Sponsor news
- Texas! Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Kansas: Reddick does it again
- An exciting race and finish, but the online voting doesn't match
- Kansas ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Electric Cars in the O-Series? That...could be interesting. Or problematic. Or both.
- Kyle Busch drives his ego into a ditch
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Talladega! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Kansas: Reddick does it again
- An exciting race and finish, but the online voting doesn't match
- Kansas ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Electric Cars in the O-Series? That...could be interesting. Or problematic. Or both.
- Kyle Busch drives his ego into a ditch
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Talladega! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Bristol: Ty Gibbs wins. The booth goes crazy. The fans don't, really
- Bristol ratings - less than 2 million? And empty stands.
- NASCAR standings
- NASCAR News:
- The JGR-Gabehardt thing is still stupid
- Fan voting for the Hall of Fame
- Stages for Talladega
- Sponsor News
- Kansas - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Bristol: Ty Gibbs wins. The booth goes crazy. The fans don't, really
- Bristol ratings - less than 2 million? And empty stands.
- NASCAR standings
- NASCAR News:
- The JGR-Gabehardt thing is still stupid
- Fan voting for the Hall of Fame
- Stages for Talladega
- Sponsor News
- Kansas - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Alex Bowman returns for Bristol. The new playoff system will make it an uphill battle
- JGR and Gabehardt still don't like each other
- Legacy has a new president that they stole - but also did not steal - from JGR
- Attempt to stop fuel mileage racing at drafting tracks - will it work?
- Yet another attempt at a NASCAR TV show
- Matt Tifft does a good thing
- Sponsor and driver news
- Bristol! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Alex Bowman returns for Bristol. The new playoff system will make it an uphill battle
- JGR and Gabehardt still don't like each other
- Legacy has a new president that they stole - but also did not steal - from JGR
- Attempt to stop fuel mileage racing at drafting tracks - will it work?
- Yet another attempt at a NASCAR TV show
- Matt Tifft does a good thing
- Sponsor and driver news
- Bristol! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Martinsville - Denny Dominates, Elliott wins in what looked more like an intermediate-track race
- Martinsville ratings
- NASCAR standings
- NASCAR News:
- Hall of Fame - new nominees, controversial vews from Denny Hamlin and Dale Jr. We debate who should be qualified to get in.
- Casey Mears buys his way to 500 starts. But how big of a deal is it, really?
- Chad Finchum does a thing
- Sponsor news
- Rockingham! Paint Scheme Preview

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The Rundown:

- Martinsville - Denny Dominates, Elliott wins in what looked more like an intermediate-track race
- Martinsville ratings
- NASCAR standings
- NASCAR News:
- Hall of Fame - new nominees, controversial vews from Denny Hamlin and Dale Jr. We debate who should be qualified to get in.
- Casey Mears buys his way to 500 starts. But how big of a deal is it, really?
- Chad Finchum does a thing
- Sponsor news
- Rockingham! Paint Scheme Preview

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The Rundown:

- Darlington: ANOTHER Tyler Reddick win
- Did the high horsepower/low downforce package make a difference?
- Darlington Ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Darius Rucker and Legacy M.C. - can he fix their cracked rear view?
- Latest in the JGR-Gabehardt teenage breakup story
- NASCAR says intermediate track racing is really good right now. So they are considering changing it...
- Sponsor News
- Martinsville! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Darlington: ANOTHER Tyler Reddick win
- Did the high horsepower/low downforce package make a difference?
- Darlington Ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Darius Rucker and Legacy M.C. - can he fix their cracked rear view?
- Latest in the JGR-Gabehardt teenage breakup story
- NASCAR says intermediate track racing is really good right now. So they are considering changing it...
- Sponsor News
- Martinsville! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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- Vegas - Hamlin gets his mojo back.
- Ratings - comparing it to the season average won't last long
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Alex Bowman still out
- JGR lawsuit update
- Nashville Superspeedway on the way out
- NASCAR Concert Series?
- Darlington - Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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- Vegas - Hamlin gets his mojo back.
- Ratings - comparing it to the season average won't last long
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Alex Bowman still out
- JGR lawsuit update
- Nashville Superspeedway on the way out
- NASCAR Concert Series?
- Darlington - Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Phoenix - Blaney spots nearly the entire field. Twice. And still comes back to win. 
- Ratings, Standings
- NASCAR News:
- JGR Lawsuit Update - they hire a private investigator. They better hope it was Magnum if they want to win this one.
- Alex Bowman is out for another week. And the Wazzman throws down the medical knowledge.
- Timmy Hill is back - go MD
- Legacy will get their third charter
- Sponsor News
- Las Vegas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Phoenix - Blaney spots nearly the entire field. Twice. And still comes back to win. 
- Ratings, Standings
- NASCAR News:
- JGR Lawsuit Update - they hire a private investigator. They better hope it was Magnum if they want to win this one.
- Alex Bowman is out for another week. And the Wazzman throws down the medical knowledge.
- Timmy Hill is back - go MD
- Legacy will get their third charter
- Sponsor News
- Las Vegas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- COTA - Reddick wins another one
- 23XI continues to lead the way - can they keep it up?
- Texas Ratings
- Standings
- NASCAR News:
- JGR Lawsuit - Judge allows Gabehardt to keep working
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Phoenix! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- COTA - Reddick wins another one
- 23XI continues to lead the way - can they keep it up?
- Texas Ratings
- Standings
- NASCAR News:
- JGR Lawsuit - Judge allows Gabehardt to keep working
- Driver and Sponsor News
- Phoenix! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Atlanta - Reddick wins, even without a front fender
- Is Carson Hocevar too aggressive? 
- Cup Series Standings
- NASCAR News:
- The JGR case starts to get crazy. Is the 54 getting special treatment? Is anyone surprised?
- New All-Star format - the Open goes away. But also really doesn't. And the All-Stars are forced to race segments that 100% don't matter.
- Keelan Harvick gets a development deal. At 13.
- Driver and Sponsor News
- COTA! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Atlanta - Reddick wins, even without a front fender
- Is Carson Hocevar too aggressive? 
- Cup Series Standings
- NASCAR News:
- The JGR case starts to get crazy. Is the 54 getting special treatment? Is anyone surprised?
- New All-Star format - the Open goes away. But also really doesn't. And the All-Stars are forced to race segments that 100% don't matter.
- Keelan Harvick gets a development deal. At 13.
- Driver and Sponsor News
- COTA! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Daytona 500 - Reddick makes an amazing move
- Fuel Mileage - how do you solve a problem like Maria?
- Celebrity drivers - do they get a pass?
- Daytona ratings - not bad at all
- NASCAR News:
- Jimmie Johnson's last race. That may not be his last race.
- NASCAR "Signature Experiences" look WAY more F1 than their recent marketing campaign suggests
- Sponsor News
- Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Daytona 500 - Reddick makes an amazing move
- Fuel Mileage - how do you solve a problem like Maria?
- Celebrity drivers - do they get a pass?
- Daytona ratings - not bad at all
- NASCAR News:
- Jimmie Johnson's last race. That may not be his last race.
- NASCAR "Signature Experiences" look WAY more F1 than their recent marketing campaign suggests
- Sponsor News
- Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- NASCAR News:
- Kyle Larson signs a 5-year contrat extension. Nobody is surprised
- Kes is set to start the season behind the wheel
- Daytona 500 is sold out
- NASCAR has a stupid billboard gimmick 
- Lots and lots of sponsor announcements
- Daytona 500! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks
- Pre-season picks for the 2026 Cup Champion

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The Rundown:

- NASCAR News:
- Kyle Larson signs a 5-year contrat extension. Nobody is surprised
- Kes is set to start the season behind the wheel
- Daytona 500 is sold out
- NASCAR has a stupid billboard gimmick 
- Lots and lots of sponsor announcements
- Daytona 500! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks
- Pre-season picks for the 2026 Cup Champion

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The Rundown:

- The Clash - cold, rainy, and bounced to FS2
- Ryan Preece wins
- NASCAR News:
- The Roval is going away. At the last-minute, of course
- NASCAR Lawsuit is officially over at the court level
- Carson Hocevar signs a really long-term deal
- Denny Hamlin injured again - but will keep driving
- Sponsor News

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69937721Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:11:38 +0000In The Draft ShowThe Clash is in a place where it gets cold in Winter. And - surprise! It was cold there. We talk about the mid-week race that...somebody(??) saw on FS2. Plus - for better or worse, the Roval is going away, the latest NASCAR News, and more! The...
The Rundown:

- The Clash - cold, rainy, and bounced to FS2
- Ryan Preece wins
- NASCAR News:
- The Roval is going away. At the last-minute, of course
- NASCAR Lawsuit is officially over at the court level
- Carson Hocevar signs a really long-term deal
- Denny Hamlin injured again - but will keep driving
- Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- NASCAR News
- Owner Points swapping ahead of the season
- Richard Childress gets a trophy. It is prestigious...because they told us it is.
- Fox will do something nice for Mexico. Which is quite a bit off-brand for them
- Dale Sr. Documentary
- Driver and (LOTS of) sponsor news

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The Rundown:

- NASCAR News
- Owner Points swapping ahead of the season
- Richard Childress gets a trophy. It is prestigious...because they told us it is.
- Fox will do something nice for Mexico. Which is quite a bit off-brand for them
- Dale Sr. Documentary
- Driver and (LOTS of) sponsor news

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The Rundown

- NASCAR HOF Ceremony - catch it live...or wait for the replay. Why not on-demand?
- Clash Format - shockingly, there are no changes
- Jack Roush gets an award
- RFK and Kaulig will honor Greg Biffle at Daytona
- Darlington Throwback weekend is gone? Likely.
- Kentucky Speedway is gone? Likely.
- Chili Bowl stuff
- Driver and Sponsor News

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The Rundown

- NASCAR HOF Ceremony - catch it live...or wait for the replay. Why not on-demand?
- Clash Format - shockingly, there are no changes
- Jack Roush gets an award
- RFK and Kaulig will honor Greg Biffle at Daytona
- Darlington Throwback weekend is gone? Likely.
- Kentucky Speedway is gone? Likely.
- Chili Bowl stuff
- Driver and Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- The new NASCAR Playoff and points system - lots of good stuff, a few changes that should have been made - and how we think it will all work out
- Tony Stewart will be back on track for the first time in a decade
- RCR leadership changes involve a familiar family name
- NASCAR News
- Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- The new NASCAR Playoff and points system - lots of good stuff, a few changes that should have been made - and how we think it will all work out
- Tony Stewart will be back on track for the first time in a decade
- RCR leadership changes involve a familiar family name
- NASCAR News
- Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- One of the Steves is officially out - is this just a move to shift attention?
- New Championship format on the way. It may be better. It may be worse
- Lots of Jimmie Johnson news
- Erik Jones gets a new Crew Chief
- Chili Bowl entries
- Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- One of the Steves is officially out - is this just a move to shift attention?
- New Championship format on the way. It may be better. It may be worse
- Lots of Jimmie Johnson news
- Erik Jones gets a new Crew Chief
- Chili Bowl entries
- Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments both on and off track
- NASCAR News:
- Denny Hamlin challenges SiriusXM
- Have NASCAR Charter values doubled since the lawsuit?
- Top Diecast Sales for 2025
- Driver and Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments both on and off track
- NASCAR News:
- Denny Hamlin challenges SiriusXM
- Have NASCAR Charter values doubled since the lawsuit?
- Top Diecast Sales for 2025
- Driver and Sponsor News

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The Rundown:

- The settlement - who gets what, both confirmed and rumored
- Evergreen Charters - will it make a difference?
- 23XI/FRM get their charters back
- More money likely on the way, but probably not from the TV deal
- Was NASCAR scared of the jury...or the sponsors? (Spoiler alert - they should have been scared of both)
- How does NASCAR fix their image with the teams and with the fans?
- Week 2 Testimony - the big-name owners all admit they signed under duress
- Jim France gets caught up on the stand
- NASCAR clearly underestimated the teams case, and their own witness preparation
- NASCAR News: Rick Ware Racing to Chevy. Again.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69019347Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:51:40 +0000In The Draft ShowAnd, just like that - the lawsuit is over. NASCAR may have settled, but we talk about why the teams still won - and how the sport could change going forward. Plus - we discuss whether Bass Pro Shops helped make this happen, if the Steves will be the...
The Rundown:

- The settlement - who gets what, both confirmed and rumored
- Evergreen Charters - will it make a difference?
- 23XI/FRM get their charters back
- More money likely on the way, but probably not from the TV deal
- Was NASCAR scared of the jury...or the sponsors? (Spoiler alert - they should have been scared of both)
- How does NASCAR fix their image with the teams and with the fans?
- Week 2 Testimony - the big-name owners all admit they signed under duress
- Jim France gets caught up on the stand
- NASCAR clearly underestimated the teams case, and their own witness preparation
- NASCAR News: Rick Ware Racing to Chevy. Again.

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]]>3349falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawsuit-week-one-how-bad-does-the-new-charter-deal-look-yes--68953970
The Rundown:
- Charter extension details
- The 7-year option that…isn’t really an option
- Why teams could be stuck with 2025 money in 2039
- NASCAR can still say “no” even if teams say “yes”
- Denny Hamlin testifies first - and the reason for it
- Did NASCAR help put Germain out of business? Probably
- $168k…for Internet??
- One of the Steves calls the new deal “a step back to 1998”
- Bob Jenkins is the star of the show
- NASCAR lawyers get scolded by the judge — twice
- NASCAR News- Chris Gabehart from JGR to Spire?
- Trackhouse developing their own AI system
- Sponsor News


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68953970Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:20:48 +0000In The Draft ShowWeek one of the NASCAR trial gave us some entertaining moments. We break down all the early drama in the Antitrust showdown. Plus: what the Charter extension REALLY says, how much teams pay for Wi-Fi (seriously), and the latest NASCAR News. The...
The Rundown:
- Charter extension details
- The 7-year option that…isn’t really an option
- Why teams could be stuck with 2025 money in 2039
- NASCAR can still say “no” even if teams say “yes”
- Denny Hamlin testifies first - and the reason for it
- Did NASCAR help put Germain out of business? Probably
- $168k…for Internet??
- One of the Steves calls the new deal “a step back to 1998”
- Bob Jenkins is the star of the show
- NASCAR lawyers get scolded by the judge — twice
- NASCAR News- Chris Gabehart from JGR to Spire?
- Trackhouse developing their own AI system
- Sponsor News


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The Rundown:
- Lawsuit Bombshells:
- Spire’s Jeff Dickerson looks suspiciously like NASCAR’s inside man
- Richard Childress gets called out in a few hilarious ways
- Put a knife in SRX? ESPN did that, instead
- Owners as stupid, short sighted, and self-serving. One of those things they actually should be
- RTA explored launching its own SRX-style breakaway series
- Financials release - including Chicago Street Race losses, and Team balance sheets
- Charter Sales: from $1M in 2016 to $40M in 2024
- NASCAR tries to block MJ, Hamlin & Polk from being in the room
- Silly Season & Sponsor News:


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The Rundown:
- Lawsuit Bombshells:
- Spire’s Jeff Dickerson looks suspiciously like NASCAR’s inside man
- Richard Childress gets called out in a few hilarious ways
- Put a knife in SRX? ESPN did that, instead
- Owners as stupid, short sighted, and self-serving. One of those things they actually should be
- RTA explored launching its own SRX-style breakaway series
- Financials release - including Chicago Street Race losses, and Team balance sheets
- Charter Sales: from $1M in 2016 to $40M in 2024
- NASCAR tries to block MJ, Hamlin & Polk from being in the room
- Silly Season & Sponsor News:


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The Rundown:
- Phoenix: Ryan Blaney wins after a dramatic final restart
- Championship Chaos - Can you be mad about both Hamlin and Zilisch? Yep.
- Trucks: Corey Heim's ridiculous restart prevents the entire weekend from imploding
- The Format: How the one-race title fight undermined two champions at once
- Championship ratings, and year-long
- NASCAR Awards: Rookies of the Year & Most Popular Driver winners
- NASCAR Lawsuit:
- Huge win for 23XI/FRM: Judge defines NASCAR market
- Is a settlement incoming? Hopefully not
- New Driver Rules: More Cup guys allowed in Xfinity & Trucks
- Driver and Sponsor News


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The Rundown:
- Phoenix: Ryan Blaney wins after a dramatic final restart
- Championship Chaos - Can you be mad about both Hamlin and Zilisch? Yep.
- Trucks: Corey Heim's ridiculous restart prevents the entire weekend from imploding
- The Format: How the one-race title fight undermined two champions at once
- Championship ratings, and year-long
- NASCAR Awards: Rookies of the Year & Most Popular Driver winners
- NASCAR Lawsuit:
- Huge win for 23XI/FRM: Judge defines NASCAR market
- Is a settlement incoming? Hopefully not
- New Driver Rules: More Cup guys allowed in Xfinity & Trucks
- Driver and Sponsor News


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The Rundown:
- Martinsville: Byron bumps Blaney, but it is more for show than anything
- JGR heartbreak: Bell misses out despite racing the best
- Playoff fallout: Blaney, Logano, and Elliott all out after tough runs
- Martinsville Ratings - still no bueno
- Championship 4 analysis
- NASCAR News:
- Charter dollar amounts revealed
- Judge tosses NASCAR’s pointless claim
- Settlement rumors - Denny puts them to rest
- Kaulig pauses Xfinity program
- Most Popular Driver voting narrows to five
- Phoenix: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68385727Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:49:53 +0000In The Draft ShowWilliam Byron punches his ticket to the Championship 4, but not without a little bump ‘n run drama. We break down the Martinsville mayhem, the latest in the NASCAR lawsuit, plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix! The Rundown: -...
The Rundown:
- Martinsville: Byron bumps Blaney, but it is more for show than anything
- JGR heartbreak: Bell misses out despite racing the best
- Playoff fallout: Blaney, Logano, and Elliott all out after tough runs
- Martinsville Ratings - still no bueno
- Championship 4 analysis
- NASCAR News:
- Charter dollar amounts revealed
- Judge tosses NASCAR’s pointless claim
- Settlement rumors - Denny puts them to rest
- Kaulig pauses Xfinity program
- Most Popular Driver voting narrows to five
- Phoenix: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!

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The Rundown:

- Talladega: Chase Briscoe wins after a wild overtime finish

- Larson runs out of gas, Karma comes back to get Byron
- Playoff picture: Byron’s below the cut, Briscoe locks in
- Ratings: better than F1 but...not great
- NASCAR News:
- Lawsuit Update: zero movement on the chicken fingers - we're going to trial
- Daniel Suarez heading to Spire
- Zane Smith extends with Front Row Motorsports
- San Diego Street Course layout
- Fan voting on Daytona 500 infield design
- Martinsville: Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68282511Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:59:06 +0000In The Draft ShowWas Talladega exciting, or just...Talladega? We recap the end of the race chaos, discuss the latest on the NASCAR lawsuit, plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Martinsville cut race!  The Rundown: - Talladega: Chase Briscoe wins after a...
The Rundown:

- Talladega: Chase Briscoe wins after a wild overtime finish

- Larson runs out of gas, Karma comes back to get Byron
- Playoff picture: Byron’s below the cut, Briscoe locks in
- Ratings: better than F1 but...not great
- NASCAR News:
- Lawsuit Update: zero movement on the chicken fingers - we're going to trial
- Daniel Suarez heading to Spire
- Zane Smith extends with Front Row Motorsports
- San Diego Street Course layout
- Fan voting on Daytona 500 infield design
- Martinsville: Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks

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The Rundown:
- Vegas: Denny Hamlin scores his 60th
- Byron and Ty Dillon wreck
- Dillon’s spotter fired before Talladega weekend
- Vegas Ratings rebound slightly for USA
- NASCAR Lawsuit: NASCAR asks judge to toss the case. 
- Justin Haley out at Spire – who’s coming in? Suarez?
- Most Popular Driver voting
- Kyle Busch gets a new Crew Chief for 2026
- Sunoco looking for a renewal - but at a lower price?
- Sponsor News
- Talladega: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!



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The Rundown:
- Vegas: Denny Hamlin scores his 60th
- Byron and Ty Dillon wreck
- Dillon’s spotter fired before Talladega weekend
- Vegas Ratings rebound slightly for USA
- NASCAR Lawsuit: NASCAR asks judge to toss the case. 
- Justin Haley out at Spire – who’s coming in? Suarez?
- Most Popular Driver voting
- Kyle Busch gets a new Crew Chief for 2026
- Sunoco looking for a renewal - but at a lower price?
- Sponsor News
- Talladega: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!



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The Rundown:

– ROVAL: SVG wins (again) – nobody else even close
– Team orders and race manipulation - is it time to just get rid of the playoffs?
– Playoff cuts: Reddick, Wallace, Chastain, Cindric out
– Ratings: the playoffs aren't helping. Cable isn't, either.
– NASCAR News:
– NASCAR Lawsuit Update: Judge orders settlement talks – but we want the juicy stuff
– Sponsor News
– Las Vegas: our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!

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The Rundown:

– ROVAL: SVG wins (again) – nobody else even close
– Team orders and race manipulation - is it time to just get rid of the playoffs?
– Playoff cuts: Reddick, Wallace, Chastain, Cindric out
– Ratings: the playoffs aren't helping. Cable isn't, either.
– NASCAR News:
– NASCAR Lawsuit Update: Judge orders settlement talks – but we want the juicy stuff
– Sponsor News
– Las Vegas: our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!

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The Rundown:
- Kansas: Chase Elliott takes a wild finish over Hamlin and Wallace
- Denny vs. Bubba: who really cost who the win?
- Zane Smith’s insane wreck
- Ratings: another big dip
- NASCAR Playoff Picture: one race before the cut!
- NASCAR News:
- Hocevar fined - was it the right call?
- NASCAR lawsuit: teams try to define the playing field to prove a monopoly
-  Kyle Busch Crew Chief sidelined for the rest of the season

- Sponsor News
- The ROVAL™: Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!


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The Rundown:
- Kansas: Chase Elliott takes a wild finish over Hamlin and Wallace
- Denny vs. Bubba: who really cost who the win?
- Zane Smith’s insane wreck
- Ratings: another big dip
- NASCAR Playoff Picture: one race before the cut!
- NASCAR News:
- Hocevar fined - was it the right call?
- NASCAR lawsuit: teams try to define the playing field to prove a monopoly
-  Kyle Busch Crew Chief sidelined for the rest of the season

- Sponsor News
- The ROVAL™: Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!


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The Rundown:
- New Hampshire: Ryan Blaney gets a pass to the next round
- Hamlin vs. Ty Gibbs: Family feud
- Playoff drivers rebound after Bristol struggles
- Ratings: another big dip
- NASCAR Playoff Bubble: who’s in trouble heading to Kansas
- NASCAR News:
- Possible changes coming to the playoff system?
- Team and NASCAR personnel changes
- Sponsor News
- Kansas: Our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!


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The Rundown:
- New Hampshire: Ryan Blaney gets a pass to the next round
- Hamlin vs. Ty Gibbs: Family feud
- Playoff drivers rebound after Bristol struggles
- Ratings: another big dip
- NASCAR Playoff Bubble: who’s in trouble heading to Kansas
- NASCAR News:
- Possible changes coming to the playoff system?
- Team and NASCAR personnel changes
- Sponsor News
- Kansas: Our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!


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The Rundown:

- Lawsuit Drama! Text messages have been realeased. NASCAR is looking a bit shady. 23XI is looking a lot mad
- Daytona - Ryan Blaney prevents playoff silliness from happening. Thank you, Ryan.
- Daytona Ratngs
- NASCAR Playoff field analysis - who is already in trouble
- NASCAR News:
- Connor Zilisch coming to the Cup Series. Too soon?
- NASCAR looking to sell charters out from under 23XI and FRM - but who are the buyers?
- Legacy gets injunction in their lawsuit with RWR
- Dodge and...Kaulig(?) in the Truck Series
- Nashville Fairgrounds vs. Nashville Superspeedway - how much of a difference does it really make?
- Darlington! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- Lawsuit Drama! Text messages have been realeased. NASCAR is looking a bit shady. 23XI is looking a lot mad
- Daytona - Ryan Blaney prevents playoff silliness from happening. Thank you, Ryan.
- Daytona Ratngs
- NASCAR Playoff field analysis - who is already in trouble
- NASCAR News:
- Connor Zilisch coming to the Cup Series. Too soon?
- NASCAR looking to sell charters out from under 23XI and FRM - but who are the buyers?
- Legacy gets injunction in their lawsuit with RWR
- Dodge and...Kaulig(?) in the Truck Series
- Nashville Fairgrounds vs. Nashville Superspeedway - how much of a difference does it really make?
- Darlington! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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The Rundown:

- NASCAR files motion to dismiss, because...reasons
- How much do Charter teams get? It looks like not a whole lot
- NASCAR claims that the teams are actually taking advantage of THEM. Really.
- The timeline for the trial is set
- Helio Castroneves and Anthony Alfredo attempting Daytona 500
- Hendrick signs a promising young driver
- Trackhouse and JR Motorsports expand relationship
- Sponsor news

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63683912Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:21:30 +0000In The Draft ShowNASCAR asks the judge in the 23XI/FRM lawsuit to call it all off. That won't work, but we get our first idea of the financials behind the scenes. We discuss the questionable arguments, along with Daytona 500 driver news, a Hendrick development driver,...
The Rundown:

- NASCAR files motion to dismiss, because...reasons
- How much do Charter teams get? It looks like not a whole lot
- NASCAR claims that the teams are actually taking advantage of THEM. Really.
- The timeline for the trial is set
- Helio Castroneves and Anthony Alfredo attempting Daytona 500
- Hendrick signs a promising young driver
- Trackhouse and JR Motorsports expand relationship
- Sponsor news

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The Rundown:

- Atlanta - and exciting finish, but was this a boring race, or old-school Daytona fun?
- The Playoff Picture after Atlanta
- NASCAR News:
- Charter deal - and why, outside of the money, it wasn't much of a deal
- Two teams don't sign - why, and what happens next?
- Did NASCAR pressure the teams into signing?
- Why some owners may have simply given up
- Kyle Larson running another Indy 500
- Sponsor News
- Watkins Glen - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61695618Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:27:05 +0000In The Draft ShowNASCAR strikes a Charter deal with teams - but that doesn't end the drama. We talk about the pair of organizations that are still holding out, NASCAR's pressure tactics, and why some owners simply gave up. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our picks...
The Rundown:

- Atlanta - and exciting finish, but was this a boring race, or old-school Daytona fun?
- The Playoff Picture after Atlanta
- NASCAR News:
- Charter deal - and why, outside of the money, it wasn't much of a deal
- Two teams don't sign - why, and what happens next?
- Did NASCAR pressure the teams into signing?
- Why some owners may have simply given up
- Kyle Larson running another Indy 500
- Sponsor News
- Watkins Glen - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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