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This week on Podracing, Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta talk about Kyle Larson’s latest dominant win, and the story Neil wrote exploring his historic ability to blow away the field. Then we survey the Cup Series landscape at midseason in Neil’s NASCAR driver grades column for ESPN. And we preview the upcoming All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, discussing the betting odds as NASCAR’s best take c...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta react to Joey Logano’s big Texas win — and the big release of Netflix’s Full Speed Season 2 this week. We break down a literal hot-seat moment for Denny Hamlin, unpack JGR’s sudden slump after a red-hot start (per Neil’s latest story), and preview Kansas with our favorite bets and one-and-done picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down a surprisingly clean race at Talladega. Then, Neil takes us on a deep dive through Chase Elliott’s winless streak, which is a lot better than it looks on paper. Finally, the boys make their picks for the one-and-done contest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the absence of a Cup race to break down from this past weekend, Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta chat instead about the reported possibility of a rotating championship-race location for future seasons -- which tracks would be in our dream rotation? Then, in the spirit of the upcoming NFL Draft, we have a mini-draft of the winless 2025 drivers most likely to stop that trend at Talladega this w...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta recap Kyle Larson’s latest Bristol beatdown and Ty Gibbs’ recent improvement. Then, with the Cup Series off for Easter, attention shifts to Rockingham's return, where Neil breaks down the track’s rich history — and maybe a new tire-wear profile? — ahead of the Xfinity Series race. Plus: Our favorite Xfinity bets, a Sheldon Creed stat that might matter, and a shoutout...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down another win for Denny Hamlin at the track too tough to tame. Neil takes a look through the NASCAR record books to see who could pull an Ovechkin. Plus, another exciting edition of the one-and-done contest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down the Xfinity madness and Denny Hamlin’s weirdly long-awaited 6th win at Martinsville. We talk about Bubba Wallace’s quietly great season, with back-to-back podiums putting him on breakout watch. Plus, Darlington looms as we lock in our one-and-done picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta are back to discuss the race that was in Miami, with Kyle Larson capping off a dominant weekend. Neil takes us through some new statistical goodies that NASCAR let us peek under the hood at. We preview Martinsville and discuss who needs to get things rolling at the Paperclip. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta recap the race that was in Las Vegas, including lonely tires and a pitch to remake the checkered flag. Neil explains why you can take the championship out of Homestead-Miami, but you can’t take Homestead-Miami out of the championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta celebrate Christopher Bell’s fantastic win at Phoenix and continue to enjoy odd ovals and option tires. Neil dives into the potential of a budding rivalry between Bell and “The Vulture” William Byron. Tyler breaks down the odds as we head to Las Vegas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down a stellar race at COTA and celebrate the variety of tracks soon to come on the schedule. We give praise to Christopher Bell, who not only won back to back races, but did it weird. Plus a look ahead to Phoenix (also weird) and Katherine Legge’s Cup debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta are back to recap the action from Atlanta, talking green flags, yellow flags, and even a checkered. Then we look towards the future, previewing the debut of highly touted prospect Connor Zilisch at COTA this weekend. Also, Tyler bought a car. Read Neil's latest article on NASCAR.com: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/02/27/the-greatest-thing-since-sliced-bread-wh...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down an exciting day at Daytona with shout outs to Ryan Preece and Jimmie Johnson especially. Then we examine race winner William Byron and break down the ins and outs of what it means to be a vulture. Finally, a preview of Atlanta, where things are the same but different. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta celebrate the end of the NFL season by comparing football teams to NASCAR drivers. Neil breaks down the five types of first-time winners at the Daytona 500. Tyler is confused about Todd Gilliland, Neil is not. The world-famous One and Done contest makes its triumphant return. Happy Daytona! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Neil and Tyler break down the bumper cars at Bowman Gray, with praise for Chase Elliott and newly minted short-track legend SVG. Neil investigates what the results could mean for short tracks as we head into the season, and lists the number changes that have broken his brain the most this season. Tyler introduces the listening audience to our world famous One and Done competition that makes total...

Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta are back for another season of Podracing! The show began in 2023 with Neil, a veteran NASCAR fan, guiding Tyler, a rookie, through the twists and left turns of the NASCAR season. Heading into Year 3, we’re excited to bring more along for the ride! In today’s episode: a preview of 2025, a preview of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, an introduction to Podracing and ou...

Joey Logano takes home the trophy. Tyler encourages other drivers to get good. Neil fixes the NASCAR playoff system. Thanks for hanging with us for another season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Neil and Tyler recap what might be the best race ever at Homestead. Tyler Reddick upends the Championship 4, leading us to a Paperclip for the ages this weekend. Denny has the narrative back. Neil breaks down the playoff picture. Tyler pushes the Kyle Larson button. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joey Logano shakes up the playoff race with a wild win in Vegas. Tyler Reddick flips a smooth one. We might have superpowers. The musical chairs game gets tighter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Neil and Tyler recap the Roval, investigate their ability to curse SVG, and ask Joey Logano to hear them talking shit. Plus, your obligatory five minutes of “Kyle Larson is the best driver alive” talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Talladega was a blast. Overtime strikes again. Joey Logano vs. the world at the Roval. Tyler’s dog Rosie battles leaf blowers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ross Chastain gets back in the winner’s circle at Kansas, and we’re due for a doozy in Talladega. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The playoff race is down to 12—who are the contenders and pretenders? Also, Neil makes a shocking soft drink revelation. Apologies in advance to John Hunter Nemechek. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Watkins Glen delivered the best finish of the year, and we’re all set for an elimination race at Bristol under the lights. Strap in! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A fun race in Atlanta. A wild ride at Watkins Glen coming up. Neil and Tyler break down the state of the playoffs and take a few more shots at Harrison Burton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .