The Final Lap Weekly - NASCAR Talk Show

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks to help you build a winning lineup for the Magic Mile!

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. New Hampshire 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 fa...

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.

Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Michigan International Speedway, and this week’s show is loaded with strategy, storylines, and momentum swings heading into one of NASCAR’s fastest tracks.

After Denny Hamlin’s thrilling Nashville Superspeedway win, the NASCAR world turns its attention to Michigan, where speed, tire wear, manufacturer strength, and track position could make or break your fantasy lineup.

Rowdy breaks down the drivers to watch, smart fantasy plays, potential sleepers, risky picks, and who could deliver big points this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.

Get ready...

Why is the NASCAR media suddenly calling for shortened races? This week on The Final Lap Weekly, Toby Christie is fired up and ready to drop a scorching hot take on one of the biggest debates in NASCAR right now.

Plus, Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Denny Hamlin’s thrilling Nashville Superspeedway win, where Hamlin grabbed career Cup win No. 62 in the Cracker Barrel 400 after a late-race battle with Christopher Bell.

We also hit the biggest NASCAR news of the week from TobyChristie.com, preview this weekend’s action at Michigan International Speedway, and...

Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Nashville Superspeedway, and this concrete Music City showdown could make or break your lineup! This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Nashville for the Cracker Barrel 400, where track position, short-run speed, and smart fantasy strategy will be huge.

Rowdy breaks down the drivers you need to watch, the big-name contenders, the sneaky sleepers, and the risky fades before lineups lock. With Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, and more all in the fantasy conversation, this is the episode...

We discuss the passing of NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch. Rowdy Dragon also has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Nashville coming up this weekend. He'll give us his picks at the tail end of the show.

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Rowdy Dragon is back with Fantasy NASCAR Picks for one of the biggest races of the entire season: the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway!

It’s NASCAR’s longest night, and that means fantasy strategy matters more than ever. Rowdy breaks down the drivers you need to watch, the top fantasy plays, potential sleepers, risky fades, and who could survive 600 miles under the lights in Charlotte.

With Kyle Busch out due to a severe illness, Austin Hill stepping into the No. 8 Chevrolet, and the NASCAR Cup Series field facing one of the toughest endurance tests of t...

UPDATE: This episode was recorded and posted before we learned of the passing of Kyle Busch. Please visit here for the latest.

The Final Lap Weekly is loaded this week as Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down a massive week in motorsports!

SVG does it again on the road course with a huge Watkins Glen win, proving once more that Shane van Gisbergen is becoming one of NASCAR’s most dangerous road-course weapons. Plus, Denny Hamlin captures the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, adding another major moment to hi...

It’s road course time, and that means fantasy chaos is coming! Rowdy Dragon breaks down everything you need to win your Fantasy NASCAR league heading into Watkins Glen International.

After a wild weekend at Texas, momentum is shifting—and smart fantasy players know this is where you gain an edge. Rowdy dives deep into:

Top Tier Dominators – The must-start drivers who can rack up stage points and control the race
Undervalued Sleepers – Hidden gems that could swing your entire lineup
Bust Alerts – Big names that could wreck your fantasy day
Strategy Breakdown...

For Show #900, the guys break down the latest in NASCAR. The NASCAR Cup Series delivered non-stop drama at Texas Motor Speedway, and Chase Elliott is back in championship form with his second win of the season! Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin finishes 2nd AGAIN—is this becoming a trend?

We break down a massive weekend including Alex Bowman showing signs of a comeback after battling vertigo, and the biggest NASCAR controversy of the week:
Why was Ryan Preece penalized… but Kyle Busch wasn’t?!

Plus, major news drops including a contract extension for Ryan Blaney, and what i...

Talladega was absolute chaos! Carson Hocevar shocked the NASCAR world with his first-ever Cup Series win, and his wild post-race celebration had everyone talking. Denny Hamlin wasn’t holding back either, sounding off on the superspeedway style of racing and the madness that unfolded at Talladega.

Now the focus shifts to one of the fastest tracks on the schedule—Texas Motor Speedway!

Who should you start? Who should you avoid? Which sleeper picks could win your fantasy week? Rowdy Dragon breaks it all down with his top Fantasy NASCAR picks, must-watch drivers, risky plays, and the...

Talladega brought absolute CHAOS, and Carson Hocevar delivered the biggest moment of his career—his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series WIN! But it wasn’t just the victory that had everyone talking… his wild post-race celebration lit up the NASCAR world and sparked major reactions across the garage.

Denny Hamlin was fired up and made it crystal clear he’s fed up with superspeedway racing and the style of competition at Talladega. NASCARalso drops huge news with the announcement of a brand-new CEO, while Tony Stewart hints at a possible Truck Series comeback—and Kevin Harvick might not be far beh...

Talladega is here, and that means chaos, carnage, and huge fantasy risk. Rowdy Dragon breaks down his top Fantasy NASCAR picks for Talladega Superspeedway, including the best sleepers, strongest lineup plays, and the drivers who could wreck your roster before the end of Stage 1.

If you want an edge for one of the most unpredictable races on the NASCAR schedule, this episode is for you. Rowdy dives into the top fantasy picks, dangerous bust candidates, and smart strategy for surviving the draft madness at Talladega while giving yourself the best shot at scoring big this weekend.

Tyler Reddick grabs his 5th NASCAR Cup Series win of the season with a huge victory at Kansas Speedway, and Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything that happened in a full Kansas race recap. From the biggest moments on track to the drivers who came up short, this episode covers all the major storylines coming out of Kansas.

Plus, the Kyle Busch vs Denny Hamlin feud is heating up, Goodyear tire testing at Chicagoland Speedway could have future implications, and Rowdy Dragon stops by with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Talladega Superspeedway. The guys also...

Bristol shook up EVERYTHING… and now it’s time to cash in.

After Ty Gibbs’ breakout win and a wild race that saw Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson dominate but fall short, the fantasy landscape has completely shifted heading into Kansas Speedway.

That’s where Rowdy Dragon steps in.

In this episode, Rowdy breaks down:

Then it’s all about Ka...

The chaos at Bristol Motor Speedway delivered a MASSIVE moment—Ty Gibbs captures his FIRST NASCAR Cup Series victory, and it did NOT come easy.

While Gibbs celebrates a career-defining win, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson dominated the race, leading the most laps and battling up front all race long. What went wrong for them—and how did Gibbs capitalize?

We break down EVERYTHING from Bristol:

Plus, it’s time to shift gears to Kansa...

The paperclip delivered drama… and your fantasy lineup felt EVERY bit of it.

In this episode of Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks Podcast, we break down the Martinsville Speedway Fantasy Recap—who dominated, who wrecked your lineup, and the surprise performances that flipped leagues upside down.

Now it’s time to reset… because Bristol Motor Speedway is NEXT—and this is where fantasy championships are WON or LOST.

Rowdy Dragon dives into:

The biggest Martinsville fantasy winners & disasters

Drivers you TRUST heading into Bristol

Sneaky sleepers that could s...

Martinsville delivered absolute chaos—and Chase Elliott finally breaks through with his first win of the season in dramatic fashion! But the real story? Drivers are NOT holding back as NASCAR faces serious backlash over long caution periods that are shaking up the sport.

Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin looked unstoppable all day… only to come up ONE spot short in a brutal finish that will have fans talking all week.

We break down the Cup Series Top 10 Championship Standings, and trust us—you won’t believe how tight things are getting this early in the season.

Pl...

Darlington Raceway race just delivered another wild chapter in the 2026 season — and Tyler Reddick is officially on FIRE.

Reddick grabs his 4th win in just 6 starts driving for 23XI Racing, the powerhouse team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. Is this the start of a historic season run?

Behind him, Brad Keselowski brings it home P2, while Ryan Blaney rounds out the podium in P3 — but the real story might be what this means for the championship battle moving forward.

OFF the track, the NASCAR world just got even more star power as D...

Darlington Raceway is one of the toughest tracks on the NASCAR schedule — and if you want to WIN your Fantasy NASCAR league, you NEED the right strategy.

Rowdy Dragon is back with his top Fantasy NASCAR picks for Darlington, breaking down the must-start dominators, sneaky sleepers, and drivers to avoid before they wreck your lineup.

Who’s primed to “tame the Lady in Black”? Which drivers have the track history and momentum to deliver big points? And where are the biggest fantasy traps heading into the weekend?

Top tier dominator picks
Underrated sleepers...

Denny Hamlin puts on an absolute clinic at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, dominating the field and reminding everyone why he’s still one of NASCAR’s most dangerous drivers. We break down how Hamlin controlled the race, who surprised, and who fell apart in Sin City.

Plus — major concern surrounding Alex Bowman as we dive into the latest on his vertigo-related health issues, what it means for his future, and the BIG question: who will step in as his replacement driver moving forward?

And NASCAR drama is heating up… a driver has been suspended following the use...

It’s time to set your Fantasy NASCAR lineup for Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon is here with the drivers who could win you the week!

On this episode of Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks, we break down everything you need to know before the green flag drops in Vegas. After a wild weekend at Phoenix Raceway, Rowdy analyzes the momentum shifts across the garage and reveals which drivers are poised to dominate the fast 1.5-mile track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Who should you start? Who should you avoid? And which slee...

Ryan Blaney storms to victory at Phoenix Raceway, shaking up the NASCAR standings and sending a message to the rest of the field! On this episode of The Final Lap Weekly, we break down how Blaney pulled off the win, what it means for the championship picture, and which drivers left Phoenix frustrated.

We also dive into the latest update on Alex Bowman’s health and whether the Hendrick Motorsports driver will be cleared to race this weekend. Could the #48 team be looking for a replacement driver if he can’t go?

Plus, major sponsorship news...

It’s time to set your lineup for one of the most important tracks on the NASCAR schedule! Rowdy Dragon returns with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Phoenix Raceway, helping you gain an edge in your league before the green flag drops in the desert.

Phoenix Raceway is a unique one-mile track where track position, tire management, and long-run speed can make or break your fantasy roster. Rowdy breaks down the drivers who consistently perform well here, the sleepers who could surprise everyone this weekend, and the picks you may want to avoid.

In this ep...