In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Scotty Oss
(00:00:28) Fireworks and Cat Troubles
(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...

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 there even a better choice for Hendrick?
- Garage 66...

(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 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...

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 the ducks!
- NASCAR News:
- The Wood Brothers sign Jesse Love away from RCR and C...

(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 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...

(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 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!
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(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 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...

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 able to miss races?
- The All-Star Race that wasn't really an All-Star Race. Don't do that again.
- NASCAR is...

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 track limits - and it all worked out just fine
- The Glen ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
...

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 hte end of the race
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- The last remaining Steve is now in charge. Why?
- A...

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 News:
- Electric Cars in the O-Series? That...could be interesting. Or problematic. Or both.
- Kyle Busch...

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 still stupid
- Fan voting for the Hall of Fame
- Stages for Talladega
- Sponsor...

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 president that they stole - but also did not steal - from JGR
- Attempt to stop...

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, controversial vews from Denny Hamlin and Dale Jr. We debate who should be qualified to get in.
- Casey Mears buys his way to 500 s...

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
- NASCAR News:
- Darius Rucker and Legacy M.C. - can he fix their cracked rear view?
- Latest in the JGR-Gabehardt teenage...

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 Series?
- Darlington - Paint Scheme Preview and Picks

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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:
- JGR Lawsuit Update - they hire a private investigator. They better hope it was Magnum if they want to win this one.
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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 Ratings
- Standings
- NASCAR News:
- JGR Lawsuit - Judge allows Gabehardt to...

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 crazy. Is the 54 getting special treatment? Is anyone surprised?
- New All-Star format - the Open goes away. But a...

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 - not bad at all
- NASCAR News:
- Jimmie Johnson's last race. That may not be his...

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 a stupid billboard gimmick 
- Lots and lots of sponsor announcements
- Daytona 500! Our P...

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 Lawsuit is officially over at the court level
- Carson...

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 them
- Dale Sr. Documentary
- Driver and (LOTS of) sponsor news

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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 at Daytona
- Darlington Throwback weekend is gone? Likely.
- Kentucky Speedway is gone? Likely.
- Chili Bowl...

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 the first time in a decade
- RCR leadership changes...

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 Jimmie Johnson news
- Erik Jones gets a new Crew Chief
...

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 doubled since the lawsuit?
- Top Diecast Sales for 2025
- Driver and Sponsor News

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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
- Evergreen Charters - will it make a difference?
- 23XI/FRM get their charters back
- More...

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 say “no” even if teams say “yes”
- Denny Hamlin testifies first - and the reason for it
- Did NASCAR help...

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
- Put a knife in SRX? ESPN did that, instead
- Owners as stupid, short sighted, and self-serving. One of those things they actually should b...

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: Corey Heim's ridiculous restart prevents the entire weekend from imploding
- The Format: How the one-race title fight undermined two champions at once
...

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, Logano, and Elliott all out after tough runs
- Martinsville Ratings - still no bueno
- Championship 4 analysis
- NASCAR News:
- Char...

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: better than F1 but...not great
- NASCAR News:
- Lawsuit Update: zero movement on the chicken fingers - we...

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
- NASCAR Lawsuit: NASCAR asks judge to toss the case. 
- Justin Haley out at Spire – who’s coming in? Suarez?
...

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
– 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
...

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 Picture: one race before the cut!
- NASCAR News:
- Hocevar fined - was it t...

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: another big dip
- NASCAR Playoff Bubble: who’s in trouble heading to Kansas
- NASCAR News:
- Possible changes comi...

Christopher Bell wins at Bristol, but Goodyear turns the race into a literal tire fire. We recap the chaos, break down who survived the Playoff cut, and dig into the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for New Hampshire!

The Rundown:

- Bristol: Christopher Bell wins after wild final restart
- JGR sweeps the first round of the Playoffs
- Tire craziness: The race was literally a tire fire
- Playoff drivers struggle again: half the field finishes outside the top-25
- Four drivers eliminated: Bowman, Di...

Denny Hamlin wins Gateway as the playoff bubble tightens heading into the first cut race. We talk NASCAR News, Trackhouse drama, and shaky ratings, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol!

The Rundown:

- Gateway: Hamlin wins, restarts decide it all
- Trackhouse dirt controversy
- Playoff drivers bounce back from Darlington disaster
- Ratings: seriously no bueno
- NASCAR Playoff Bubble
- NASCAR News:
- Rockingham under investigation over government funds
- Bowman crew shakeup for the Playoffs
- Sponsor News
...

Chase Briscoe repeats at Darlington, while the rest of the Playoff field falls flat. We talk about NASCAR's interesting countermove in their lawsuit, plus: the latest NASCAR news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Gateway!

The Rundown:
- Darlington: Briscoe dominates (again), Reddick makes a show of it
- Playoff Field: off to a slow start, just like last year
- Darlington Ratings: not so great. Especially for a Southern 500
- NASCAR Playoff Picture
- NASCAR News:
- Lawsuit Update - NASCAR will keep the charters safe for n...