In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

Two drafting races - two Tyler Reddick victories. We talk about the strong 23XI start, the most pointless NASCAR All-Star format yet, and the wild JGR-Chris Gabehardt lawsuit. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for COTA! 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 c...

Was Daytona's exciting 500 finish enough to cancel the boredom of fuel mileage? Plus - NASCAR says they aren't F1, while selling $10k luxury tickets. We talk news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Atlanta 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 - n...

NASCAR starts a big season testing out their new(ish) playoff system, while Kyle Larson signs a big contract that will keep in at Hendrick. We talk the latest NASCAR News, and make picks for the 500 and the season. 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...

The 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 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 L...

The Clash won't happen until Monday (hopefully it actually will happen Monday) - until then, we've got NASCAR News to discuss, along with...like 75 sponsor announcements. 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...

NASCAR goes streaming-only with the HOF ceremony, and shocks everyone by not changing anything with the Clash format. We talk NASCAR News, and whether Darlington Throwback Weekend is done. 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...

NASCAR has announced a new playoff system for 2026 - we discuss the good, the bad, and how we think it will work out. Plus - Tony Stewart is coming back for a race, the latest NASCAR News - and more! 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...

NASCAR gets rid of one of the Steves - does that mean real change, or is he the scapegoat? We discuss and debate, before moving on to the NASCAR News, and the promise of a new Championship system just around the corner. 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 Jimmi...

NASCAR lost a great competitor on the track, and someone who constantly looked out for others off the track. We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments and his legacy in the sport. Plus - NASCAR lawsuit fallout, Diecast sales, and more! The Rundown: - We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments both on and off track - NASCAR News: - Denny Hamlin challenges SiriusXM - Have NASCAR Charter values do...

And, 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 scapegoats, and if NASCAR is actually capable of doing things differently. The Rundown: - The settlement - who gets what, both confirmed and rumored -...

Week 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 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...

NASCAR’s Antitrust case explodes: leaked texts, insults, secret plans, and money numbers NASCAR definitely didn’t want anyone to see. We dig through the newly released documents from the NASCAR lawsuit. Plus: team and sponsor news. 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 - Pu...

We break down a wild Championship weekend across all three series, the tire-tire that shaped the Cup finale, and how the title slipped away from both Denny Hamlin and Connor Zilisch. Plus — massive movement in the NASCAR Lawsuit, and more. The Rundown: - Phoenix: Ryan Blaney wins after a dramatic final restart - Championship Chaos - Can you be mad about both Hamlin and Zilisch? Yep. - Trucks: Core...

William 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: - Martinsville: Byron bumps Blaney, but it is more for show than anything - JGR heartbreak: Bell misses out despite racing the best - Playoff fallout: Blaney,...

Was 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 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: bet...

Denny Hamlin gets number 60 at the best possible time, while NASCAR asks if the lawsuit can just go away, mostly because they don't like it. We talk NASCAR news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega! 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 - NASCA...

SVG runs circles around the field again. We talk race manipulation, ratings, and who is moving on to the Round of 8. Plus-  the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas! 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...

Chase Elliott wins a Kansas classic, while Denny and Bubba Wallace face off on the final lap. We break down the race, the latest in the NASCAR lawsuit, and preview the Playoff cut race at the ROVAL™! 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...

Ryan Blaney and Penske dominate New Hampshire, while Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs provide the family drama. We break down the race, the playoff picture, and the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas! 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:...

We finally get some juicy details in the NASCAR Antitrust lawsuit - and it is a bit of an everyone-hates-everyone vibe. We dig into the details, plus - the latest NASCAR News, we analyze the playoff field, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington! The Rundown: - Lawsuit Drama! Text messages have been realeased. NASCAR is looking a bit shady. 23XI is looking a lot mad - Daytona - Ryan...

NASCAR 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, and more! The Rundown: - NASCAR files motion to dismiss, because...reasons - How much do Charter teams get? It looks like not a whole lot - NASCAR c...

NASCAR 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 for Watkins Glen. The Rundown: - Atlanta - and exciting finish, but was this a boring race, or old-school Daytona fun? - The Playoff Picture after At...