The Final Lap Weekly - NASCAR Talk Show

MARTINSVILLE MADNESS! WHO'S READY TO DOMINATE FANTASY NASCAR?

After Kyle Larson's absolutely INSANE final-lap victory at Talladega Superspeedway, the NASCAR championship battle moves to the tight confines of Martinsville's famous half-mile paperclip! With Larson holding a massive 73-point lead in the standings, can anyone stop the Hendrick Motorsports superstar?

But forget the points for a moment — WHO'S GOING TO WIN AT MARTINSVILLE?

In this week's episode of...

KYLE LARSON JUST PULLED OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE AT TALLADEGA!

On this week's episode of The Final Lap Weekly NASCAR Podcast, hosts Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Larson's absolutely INSANE final-lap comeback, his first career Talladega victory, and what could be a championship-defining moment for the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team.

With just TWO races remaining in...

TALLADEGA CHAOS IS COMING! WHO'S READY TO SURVIVE THE BIG ONE?

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway, where anything can happen, nobody is safe, and your Fantasy NASCAR lineup can go from FIRST to LAST in the blink of an eye!

With just THREE RACES REMAINING in the NASCAR season, the championship battle is heating up, and Talladega could turn everything upside down!

On this week's Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks, we're breaking down the drivers, strategies, and potential surprises you need to consider before the green flag drops at NASCAR's...

TYLER REDDICK DOES IT AGAIN! A stunning comeback at Phoenix Raceway has shaken up the NASCAR Cup Series championship picture, and with just THREE races remaining, the points battle is getting tighter than ever!

But the drama doesn't stop at the checkered flag!

THIS WEEK ON THE FINAL...

CHASE BRISCOE IS ON FIRE! CAN HE MAKE IT THREE STRAIGHT AT PHOENIX RACEWAY?!

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is heating up, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Phoenix Raceway!

After Chase Briscoe's incredible second consecutive victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the big question heading into Phoenix is simple: CAN ANYBODY STOP CHASE BRISCOE?

But championship points leader Kyle Larson isn't going anywhere! With the NASCAR Chase standings tightening and the season winding down, Phoenix Raceway could deliver one of the biggest shakeups of the year!

CHASE BRISCOE IS ON FIRE! TWO STRAIGHT WINS! CAN ANYONE STOP HIM?

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is heating up, and Chase Briscoe is making a MASSIVE statement! After a thrilling victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Briscoe has now won TWO RACES IN A ROW! But with Kyle Larson still sitting atop the NASCAR Chase standings, does Briscoe have enough time to chase down the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet?

Briscoe's incredible Charlotte victory came by just 0.029 seconds over Christopher Bell, and he's now 49 points behind Larson with four races remaining! Is...

THE DRAGON IS BACK — AND THE NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE IS HEATING UP!

But the biggest question for NASCAR Fantasy players is simple: WHO'S HOT, WHO'S NOT, AND WHO'S GOING TO DELIVER THE POINTS AT CHARLOTTE?

ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS FOR CHARLOTTE!

Rowdy Dragon breaks down this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series action with his fantasy racing outlook, drivers to watch, potential sleepers, and bold race pr...

CHASE BRISCOE JUST PUT THE NASCAR WORLD ON NOTICE! After a jaw-dropping, dominating performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is the driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota becoming a legitimate threat to steal the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship?

THE NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE IS HEATING UP!

With five races...

It’s time to set your lineup for Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for one of the biggest races of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

Rowdy Dragon breaks down the drivers you should be watching, the strongest fantasy options, potential value plays, and the names that could surprise this weekend in Las Ve...

Kyle Larson absolutely DOMINATED at Kansas Speedway, and now the big question is: is the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team starting another championship-level run at exactly the right time?

Plus, there’s HUGE Brad Keselowski news at RFK Racing that could have major implications for the organization, along with more of the biggest NASCAR News of the Week from Toby Chri...

It’s time to tame Kansas Speedway with another round of Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks!

After a wild weekend at Bristol that saw Joey Logano score the big win and Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar get into a heated post-race confrontation, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas — and Rowdy Dragon is breaking down the drivers you need to have on your fantasy radar.

Who has the speed to dominate at Kansas? Who could deliver a sneaky value play? And which drivers might be better left on the bench?

Rowdy Dragon gives...

Bristol delivered absolute CHAOS! Joey Logano storms to a huge victory under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the biggest story may have happened AFTER the race — Ryan Blaney confronts Carson Hocevar and gets punched not once, but TWICE! We break down the wild on-track incident, the pit-road fight, and all the fallout from one of the craziest NASCAR nights of the season.

Then, Toby Christie’s News of the Week from SI.com/racing includes difficult news surrounding NASCAR legend Darrell “DW” Waltrip, plus Tony Stewart is getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsma...

It’s time to tame The Last Great Colosseum!

Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Bristol Motor Speedway, breaking down the drivers who could deliver big points under the lights at one of the toughest and most unpredictable tracks on the NASCAR schedule.

With Kyle Larson coming off his first win of the 2026 season at Gateway, momentum is shifting as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol. Which drivers should you build around? Who has the speed, track history and upside to help your fantasy lineup survive the chaos?

Ro...

Kyle Larson is FINALLY back in Victory Lane! The Hendrick Motorsports star grabs his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2026 season at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, surviving a wild afternoon and putting the No. 5 back on top.

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything that happened at Gateway and what Larson’s huge victory means as the NASCAR season rolls toward Bristol.

Then it’s time for the News of the Week with Toby Christie from SI.com/Racing, including a major change to NASCAR’s wet-weather racing policy that puts more s...

It’s time to set your Fantasy NASCAR lineup for World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, and Rowdy Dragon is breaking down the drivers you need to know before race day.

Who should you START? Who belongs on the BENCH? And which under-the-radar drivers could deliver huge fantasy value at one of the most unique tracks on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule?

Rowdy Dragon dives into the best Fantasy NASCAR plays for Gateway, including top-tier favorites, solid mid-pack options, potential sleepers, and drivers who could burn your lineup.

After Christopher Bell’s breakthrough win...

Christopher Bell FINALLY gets it done! Bell scores his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2026 season at Darlington Raceway, making a huge statement as the championship battle heats up.

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Bell’s big Southern 500 victory and everything that went down at The Lady in Black before diving into a wild week of NASCAR news.

News of the Week from TobyChristie.com: Josh Berry has found his new home at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, Carson Hocevar and Brad Keselowski’s feud reaches another level, and Denny Hamlin unloads with his take...

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are HERE, and Rowdy Dragon is ready to attack Darlington Raceway with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for one of the toughest races of the season!

Before we get to the Lady in Black, we recap Ryan Preece’s huge first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona International Speedway and set the stage for the opening race of the 10-race championship battle.

On this episode of Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks:

Ryan Preece Wins Daytona — A massive breakthrough victory as the NASCAR regular season comes to a wild c...

Ryan Preece is a NASCAR Cup Series WINNER! Preece delivers a massive breakthrough at Daytona International Speedway, grabbing the first Cup Series victory of his career and giving us plenty to talk about as the NASCAR postseason arrives!

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down all the chaos from Daytona and get you ready for the biggest stretch of the season on The Final Lap Weekly.

On this week’s show:

Ryan Preece WINS Daytona! We break down his huge first career NASCAR Cup Series victory and what it means heading into the po...

It’s time to roll the dice at Daytona International Speedway, where anything can happen — and your Fantasy NASCAR lineup can go from perfect to destroyed in a matter of seconds.

On this week’s Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks, Rowdy breaks down the drivers he likes for Daytona, the best strategic plays, and which big-name Cup Series stars might be worth saving for a more predictable race.

With pack racing, drafting partners, massive momentum swings, and the ever-present threat of “The Big One,” Daytona is one of the toughest races of the season to predict...

Ryan Blaney and his giant mustache are headed back to Victory Lane! Blaney grabs his third NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2026 season with a huge victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything that went into the win and what it means as the season heats up.

Then it’s time for the NASCAR News of the Week from TobyChristie.com, including the latest surrounding Austin Hill and Brandon Jones, plus some major shake-ups in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

We also take a closer look at o...

Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Who Wins at New Hampshire?

It’s time to tackle The Magic Mile! Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for New Hampshire Motor Speedway, breaking down the drivers you should start, the sleepers worth watching, and the big names you may want to save for another weekend.

With Joey Logano coming off his second win of the season at Richmond and Denny Hamlin continuing to dominate, New Hampshire presents another tricky short-flat-track challenge where track position, strategy, and picking the right driver can make or break your...

Joey Logano is back in Victory Lane! Logano grabs his second NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Richmond Raceway, and Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down what the victory means as the playoff picture continues to heat up.

Then it’s time for the NASCAR News of the Week from TobyChristie.com, including the latest surrounding Connor Zilisch, plus Bubba Wallace landing a new sponsor for New Hampshire.

The Cup Series point standings are getting another shake-up, and Denny Hamlin continues to dominate as the season pushes toward crunch time. Who’s clim...

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks to help you build a winning lineup for the short track!

After Ty Gibbs scored his second career Cup Series victory at Iowa Speedway, the focus now shifts to one of NASCAR’s toughest flat tracks. Richmond rewards drivers who can manage track position, nail restarts, save tires, and keep their car handling underneath them over a long run.

Rowdy Dragon breaks down the drivers you should be targeting this weekend, including the top-tier favorites, strong value plays, po...

Ty Gibbs is officially a two-time NASCAR Cup Series winner! Gibbs conquered Iowa Speedway to score the second victory of his Cup Series career, and Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie are breaking down everything from a wild weekend in Iowa on this edition of The Final Lap Weekly.

Then it’s time for the NASCAR News of the Week from TobyChristie.com, and there’s plenty to unpack.

Kyle Busch’s iconic M&M’s Toyota is making a return — sort of — as NASCAR prepares for a nostalgic tribute that longtime Rowdy fans are going to love.

Fantasy NASCAR heads to Iowa Speedway—and this unpredictable short track could make or break your lineup!

After Corey Heim’s commanding victory in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rowdy Dragon turns his attention to the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway and the next major challenge for Fantasy NASCAR players. Heim’s Indianapolis triumph was his second NASCAR Cup Series victory and his first crown-jewel win.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the demanding 0.875-mile Iowa Speedway, where tire management, track position, qualifying speed and short-run performance could determine which fantasy drivers rise to the to...

Corey Heim just delivered another massive statement—this time on one of NASCAR’s biggest stages! Heim conquered the prestigious Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning his second career NASCAR Cup Series victory and proving once again that “Heim Time” has officially arrived.

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Heim’s incredible performance, the biggest moments from Indianapolis and what this crown-jewel victory means for his rapidly rising NASCAR career.

Then, it’s time for the NASCAR News of the Week from TobyChristie.com, including:

Alex Bowman announces that he will retire from full-ti...

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon is ready to help you build a winning Fantasy NASCAR lineup for the Brickyard.

After Joey Logano’s dominant victory at North Wilkesboro and Shane van Gisbergen’s breakout top-five finish on a short track, the focus now shifts to one of the most historic and challenging venues on the NASCAR schedule.

Which drivers have the speed, experience, and momentum to contend at Indianapolis? Who offers valuable upside outside the obvious favorites? And which popular names could become expensive fantasy mistakes?

Joey Logano put on a clinic at North Wilkesboro Speedway, delivering a dominant performance and reminding the NASCAR Cup Series field that the three-time champion remains a major threat.

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Logano’s commanding victory, the biggest moments from the weekend, and Kerry’s potentially unpopular take on NASCAR’s pre-race coverage. Was the buildup entertaining, or did it go too far before the green flag?

The guys also discuss Shane van Gisbergen’s breakout top-five finish on a short track. SVG is already considered one of NASCAR’s best road-cours...

The A-list Fantasy NASCAR drivers may be running out, so Rowdy Dragon is digging deeper for this weekend’s massive 450-lap race at North Wilkesboro Speedway!

With many fantasy players trying to conserve their top-tier drivers, this is the perfect week to search for mid-pack sleepers, value picks, and under-the-radar contenders who could deliver a huge points day without burning another premium start.

Rowdy Dragon breaks down the drivers who could outperform expectations at one of NASCAR’s toughest short tracks, including who has the speed, patience, tire management, and survival skills needed to make it t...

Ryan Blaney owned Atlanta Motor Speedway, but his dominant performance is only the beginning of a jam-packed episode of The Final Lap Weekly!

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Blaney’s Atlanta victory and the costly penalty that derailed Bubba Wallace’s race. What happened, how much did it hurt, and could it have major playoff implications?

Then, Rowdy Dragon joins the show with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for North Wilkesboro, but with many of the elite A-list drivers likely running low, it may be time to dig deeper into the mid-pack and find some...

It’s time to lock in your Fantasy NASCAR picks for EchoPark Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon is back with the strategy, sleepers, studs, and risky plays you need before the green flag drops!

With NASCAR returning to Atlanta Motor Speedway, the big question is simple: are we getting full-on pack racing again? The new Atlanta has produced superspeedway-style chaos, tight drafting, surprise contenders, and wild finishes — which means your fantasy lineup could either explode with points or get wiped out in one bad move.

This week, Rowdy Dragon breaks down the drivers to watc...

NASCAR came roaring back at Chicagoland Speedway, and The Final Lap Weekly is breaking down everything from a wild race weekend packed with drama, controversy, interviews, and big storylines!

This week, Toby Christie sits down for an exclusive interview with NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace, giving fans inside access you won’t want to miss. Plus, we dig into the fireworks between Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill — what happened, did NASCAR hand down any penalties, and is the old-school “Boys Have At It” mentality officially back?

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie also tackle one of t...

Rowdy Dragon is back with Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Chicagoland Speedway! NASCAR returns to the 1.5-mile oval in Joliet, Illinois, and fantasy players have a lot to figure out before setting their lineups.

After sitting quiet for years, what will the Chicagoland track surface be like? Will it still have that worn-out, multi-groove intermediate feel, or will the long layoff create a totally different race than what drivers and fans remember?

This week, Rowdy Dragon breaks down the top fantasy NASCAR picks for Chicagoland, including the favorites, value plays, sleepers, fades, and lineup strategy for...

Shane van Gisbergen did it again! The NASCAR Cup Series hit the Sonoma Raceway road course, and SVG once again showed why he has become one of the most dangerous road course racers in the sport. But while the win was dominant, his “punting” skills may need a little fine-tuning after another wild weekend of contact, controversy, and road course chaos.

This week on The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down the full Sonoma Raceway NASCAR race recap, including SVG’s latest statement win, the biggest movers and losers from wine country, and the mo...

Rowdy Dragon is back with a brand-new Fantasy NASCAR Picks breakout episode for Sonoma Raceway, and this road course weekend could shake up every fantasy lineup!

After the chaos from the San Diego Naval Base Street Course at Coronado, the NASCAR Cup Series rolls into wine country for another technical road course battle at Sonoma Raceway. Rowdy Dragon breaks down the drivers you need to watch, the top fantasy NASCAR plays, the best sleepers, potential fades, and the road course specialists who could make or break your lineup.

Can Shane van Gisbergen bounce back after...

The NASCAR Cup Series made history at the brand-new San Diego Naval Base Street Course at Coronado, and the weekend delivered a massive upset! Corey Heim scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, surviving the chaos and stealing the spotlight in one of the wildest road course weekends of the season.

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything from the Naval Base Coronado race recap, including Heim’s breakthrough victory, the late-race drama, and the big question everyone is asking: what happened to road course ace Shane van Gisbergen? Was SVG the driver to beat be...

NASCAR is heading somewhere brand new, and Rowdy Dragon is ready to break it all down! This week, Rowdy Dragon previews the all-new Naval Base Coronado street course on Coronado Island in San Diego with his top Fantasy NASCAR Picks, driver rankings, sleeper plays, and must-watch strategy calls.

With a fresh street course layout, unknown track conditions, braking zones, tight corners, and road course specialists all in play, fantasy NASCAR players have a lot to think about before setting their lineups. Rowdy Dragon looks at which drivers could rise to the occasion, who has the best shot...

Denny Hamlin is on an absolute heater! The NASCAR Cup Series rolled into Pocono Raceway for The Tricky Triangle weekend, and Hamlin delivered his third thrilling win in a row, shaking up the playoff conversation and raising a huge question: are the top two drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series points already a lock?

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down all the action from Pocono, including Hamlin’s dominant run, the biggest storylines from the race weekend, and what it means moving forward in the NASCAR playoff picture.

Plus, NASCAR news of the week fr...

It’s Tricky Triangle weekend at Pocono Raceway, and Rowdy Dragon is back with the fantasy NASCAR insight you need before setting your lineup.

This week, Rowdy breaks down the unique challenge of Pocono Raceway, where three totally different corners, long straightaways, shifting strategy, fuel mileage, track position, and pit road decisions can make or break your fantasy NASCAR day.

Get Rowdy’s top Fantasy NASCAR picks for Pocono, including the drivers to build around, value plays, sleeper picks, risky fades, and the names you may want to avoid before the green flag drops. Whether you’...

It’s Tricky Triangle weekend at Pocono Raceway, and Toby Christie is fired up with a hot take that may have NASCAR fans double-checking their track maps — does Pocono really have 12 turns?!

This week on The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie recap Denny Hamlin’s thrilling win at Michigan International Speedway, break down all the biggest NASCAR headlines of the week from TobyChristie.com, and dive into the latest on Christopher Bell’s condition after his hard crash at Michigan — including whether he’ll be ready to race this weekend.