In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

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
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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...

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 Blaney prevents playoff silliness from happening. Thank you, Ryan.
- Daytona Ratngs
- NASCAR Playoff field analysis - who...

Austin Dillon steals one at Richmond while Toyota trips over itself, and the playoff picture gets even crazier. We break down the chaos, the 2026 schedule, and the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Daytona Night Race!

The Rundown:
- Richmond: Dillon wins, Toyota melts down
- Ratings: not great. It was a Saturday, though
- NASCAR Playoff Picture: one race, one spot, chaos incoming
- NASCAR News:
- Humpy Wheeler passes
- 2026 Schedule: All the 'leaked' rumors are in - is NASCAR trying to ma...

SVG is really good at Road Courses. In case you didn't know already. We discuss his dominance at The Glen, along with the increasingly interesting playoff picture. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond!

The Rundown:

- Watkings Glen: SVG is just toying with everyone now
- Glen Ratings: not that great
- NASCAR Playoff Picture: who is in a must-win situation?
- NASCAR News:
- Connor Zilisch craziness
- All-Star Race at...Dover? What is happening here?
- Driver...

William Byron takes Iowa in a fuel-mileage finish that didn’t really test anyone’s fuel mileage. We break down the race, the ratings spin, and the playoff picture with just three to go before the cut. Plus – NASCAR news, some questionable PR math, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Watkins Glen.

The Rundown:
- Iowa: Byron wins with fuel left in the tank
- Ratings: USA Network’s “on par” math skills
- NASCAR standings – Byron retakes the points lead, playoff pressure builds
- NASCAR News:
- Restart zone shift for...

Bubba Wallace comes up with a epic win at just the right time. We talk about the playoff picture after Indy, Richard Childress thinking NASCAR is out to get him (spoiler alert - nope), talk about the latest NASCAR News, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Iowa.

The Rundown:

- Bubba steps up at the biggest time possible In Indy
- TNT Ratings - they got beat by Prime?
- Standings - Wallace's win shakes up the playoff race
- NASCAR News:
- NASCAR looking for a...

Denny Hamlin has success on the track, and then a little more with a surprise NASCAR rule change that actually helps the teams in the lawsuit. We discuss the new 'not-exactly-but-kind-of-a-charter' rule, the latest NASCAR News, and then make picks for the Brickyard!

The Rundown:

- Dover: Denny makes it through the rain and the restarts
- Dover Ratings
- NASCAR Standings - we have a new regular season leader
- NASCAR News:
- Remembering Hall of Famer Rex White
- The enthralling In-Season Challenge finale is set
...

SVG keeps on winning! We discuss another dominating road course victory, multiple NASCAR lawsuit updates, and the best NASCAR livestream ever - along with the latest news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Dover! 

The Rundown:

- SVG Dominates again - this time at Sonoma
- Was the Ty Gibbs pit move shady?
- Sonoma Ratings
- NASCAR Hauler Livestream made someting boring into something totally fun - thanks Barney!
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- 23XI/FRM Lawsuit Update - running as Open teams s...

SVG sweeps Chicago, while the rest of the field runs into a lot of things. We break down Street Course chaos, and the latest NASCAR lawsuit loss for 23XI. Plus: our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Sonoma!

The Rundown:

- Chicago: SVG is back at it
- Everyone else is running into stuff - we talk about why
- Did NASCAR hold the yellow flag at the end?
- Chicago Street Course ratings
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- In-Season Challenge is even more stupid now<...

Chase Elliott wins an Atlanta wreckfest, and NASCAR’s In-Season Tournament takes a hit. We break down the carnage, the Suarez announcement, and the latest NASCAR News. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Chicago.

The Rundown:

- Atlanta: Chase Elliott wins, everyone else wrecks
-TNT's debute ratings...aren't the best
- NASCAR Championship picture - another winner on the board
- NASCAR News:
- In-Season Challenge wrecked in Atlanta
- Daniel Suarez done at Trackhouse - what is next?
- Another street race on the wa...

Chase Briscoe plays the fuel game to win Pocono, while tire trouble and Charter chaos steal the headlines. We break down the Tricky Triangle, NASCAR’s legal mess, and preview the $1 million In-Season Challenge. Plus: Atlanta picks!

The Rundown:

- Pocono: Briscoe wins on strategy, more tire issues- Blaney rallies from the back to finish third
- Prime Video ratings: lowest so far, but still matches cable despite rain
- Dale Jr wins his first race as a Crew Chief
- NASCAR Standings: Byron still leads, Briscoe moves up, SVG still out...

SVG dominates Mexico City, while Hocevar stirs up more controversy on and off the track. We break down the race, Charter lawsuits, and what’s next for NASCAR’s international plans. Plus: our Pocono picks!

The Rundown:
- Mexico: SVG is untouchable in wet and dry
- Another Hocevar/Stenhouse clash
- Mexico Ratings
- NASCAR standings: Byron holds strong, cutoff battle intensifies
- NASCAR News:
- Hocevar fined $50k for livestream comments
- 23XI appeals Charter injunction
- Small Team Drama! Rick Ware Racing countersuit
- Mexi...

Hamlin wins Michigan with a late-race charge, while Hocevar’s heartbreak fuels the playoff drama. We break down the tire trouble, Prime ratings, and a manufacturer return to NASCAR. Plus: our picks for Mexico City!

The Rundown:

- Michigan: Hamlin takes advantage, Hocevar comes up flat
- Prime Video ratings – we break down the demos
- NASCAR standings - Tight playoff battle from 13th to 20th
- NASCAR News:
- Hamlin out for Mexico, Truex in
- Bowman might need a backup
- Dodge is b...

Ryan Blaney wins Nashville with a bold move, while Hocevar and Stenhouse spark some bad blood. We break down Nashville, a key court win for NASCAR, and the latest news. Plus: our picks for Michigan!

The Rundown:

- Nashville: Blaney’s clutch move
- Hocevar and Stenhouse get into it...but is it over?
- Amazon Prime ratings: bad or just different?

- NASCAR standings - tight battle near the playoff cutline
- NASCAR wins key lawsuit… for now
- Zilisch returns in the Red Bull car
- AJ...

Amazon Prime got off to a solid start for their first-ever NASCAR broadcast, and we got a race that proved you don't need BS cautions to make things exciting. We talk about the Coke 600, NASCAR News, and our picks for Nashville.

The Rundown:

- Coke 600 - yes it is too long, but a great race, and an ending that proves you don't need fake cautions
- Amazon Coverage is makin' hay - the good, and the repetitive. And makin' hay.
- NASCAR Standings
- NASCAR News:
- Kyle Larson has...