In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

After getting taken out in San Diego, SVG comes back in a big way at Sonoma. We discuss the latest NASCAR News - including Alex Bowman looking for a new contract, and the return of Chicagoland 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 th...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson (00:00:25) Jackass Movie and NASCAR Race Recap (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 Free...

NASCAR takes on a new circuit in a new city - will it live up to the billing? We discuss the inaugural San Diego race, along with the latest NASCAR News - including Penske taking a talented young driver from a rival organization.  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 th...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Scottie (00:00:25) Hot and Humid Weather (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 Wo...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Wassman (00:00:30) The Nashville Night Race Dilemma (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 R...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Wazz (00:00:25) Tire Troubles and Weather Woes (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...

Talking about racing hardly seems important this week, but we do discuss the All-Star Race and the NASCAR HoF inductees - but not before we talk about the legacy of Kyle Busch, and the impact he had on all levels of NASCAR.  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...

SVG said "screw fuel strategy" and proves that impressive racing is more entertaining than impressive fuel saving at The Glen. We talk the latest NASCAR news - including why on earth the Chicago Street course could return next year - along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star Race in Dover.  The Rundown: - Watkins Glen - SVG is in another universe - NASCAR actually enforces tra...

Carson Hocevar's victory celebration was more exciting than the race itself at Talladega - what can NASCAR do to fix superspeedways? We talk spoilers, spec cars, and try to figure out why on earth Steve O'Donnell is running everything now.  The Rundown: - Talladega: Hocevar entertains, but the race doesn't - Spoilers, spec cars, and pack racing - Talladega Ratings - people only really watch for ht...

Could EV race cars be viable in the O'Reilly Series? We talk about things realistically, along with Tyler Reddick continuing to win, the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega! This is a re-upload of the show. The Rundown: - Kansas: Reddick does it again - An exciting race and finish, but the online voting doesn't match - Kansas ratings - NASCAR Standings - NASCAR...

Ty Gibbs finally wins - the media thinks fans will love that. The fans...don't all agree. We talk about the disconnect, the latest NASCAR news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas. 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...

Alex Bowman makes his return to NASCAR action in Bristol. Also back - animosity between JGR and Chris Gabehardt, another attempt at a NASCAR TV show. We talk about all of it, plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol. 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 pr...

Denny dominates Martinsville - but Chase Elliott wins, and everyone goes on about bells in Dawsonville. What does it all really mean? We discuss the Paperclip, along with the latest NASCAR News.  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, cont...

Hootie in NASCAR? Sorta - we discuss Darius Rucker investing in Legacy Motor Club, along with the continuing dominance of Tyler Reddick and 23XI. Plus - the latest NASCAR News and the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Martinsville! The Rundown: - Darlington: ANOTHER Tyler Reddick win - Did the high horsepower/low downforce package make a difference? - Darlington Ratings - NASCAR Standings - NASCA...

Denny Hamlin gets a pivotal win, and 23XI continues to dominate the standings. We talk NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington.  - 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...

Ryan Blaney's pit crew single-handedly makes Phoenix exciting, while JGR is following people around with a camera. We recap the strange update in the Gibbs lawsuit, and discuss the latest NASCAR News, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Las Vegas! The Rundown: - Phoenix - Blaney spots nearly the entire field. Twice. And still comes back to win.  - Ratings, Standings - NASCAR News: -...

23XI keeps their streak going to start the season at COTA - the team that just got done suing NASCAR is now dominating it. We discuss if the streak will continue, plus - JGR keeps pushing their lawsuit with Chris Gabehardt further, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix! The Rundown: - COTA - Reddick wins another one - 23XI continues to lead the way - can they keep it up? - Texas Ratin...

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...