Best Austin Hendricks Podcasts (2025)

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Dale Jarrett remembers his historic 1999 Cup championship 25 years later 1:17:57

6M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Why the 1999 Cup championship by Dale Jarrett marked several milestones in NASCAR history (1:00); the 1995 move to Robert Yates Racing that started it all (4:00); why expectations were measured for the new No. 88 Ford team (6:00); how a championship mentality emerged in 1999 that “this is our time” (9:00); crew chief Todd Parrott, the heart of the …

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Phoenix Championship 4 Preview: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and William Byron on the title race 22:10

7M ago22:10

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Interviews with Joey Logano (1:30); Ryan Blaney (7:00); Tyler Reddick (13:00); William Byron (17:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.By Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Michael Jordan

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Episode 299 - Brian Was Right About Everything 34:59

7M ago34:59

34:59

Not only did Brian pick the race winner, he won this week in our Fantasy League too. We also breakdown Joey Logano's win, we debate if Christopher Bell will ever win the pole and what needs to happen in Homestead. Can Chase Elliott & Ryan Blaney pull off a win in these next two races and we try to help you with your Fantasy Team too.…

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Hendrick Motorsports, Martinsville Speedway, a plane crash tragedy 20 years later 32:28

7M ago32:28

32:28

Hendrick’s record-breaking success at Martinsville and why the track is so intertwined with the team’s narrative arc (1:00); Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels on why last year’s victory meant so much (5:00); Chase Elliott’s unique perspective (8:00); revisiting the tragic events of Oct. 24, 2004 (10:00); the aftermath in Atlanta five days la…

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Episode 298 - 103 Days Later, WE ARE BACK 48:36

7M ago48:36

48:36

It has been a long time since we recorded and we apologize for that. Life has been busy for both of us, but we are back and this time we are back with a very special guest. We recap what has happened over the last 103 days and look forward to the Round of 8, make predictions and just have fun like we always do!…

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Analyzing trends in the NASCAR 2024 Cup playoffs at halfway: Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin, officiating and more 39:36

8M ago39:36

39:36

Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “opportunity” for victories (3:30); can Steve spot how the cars can be differentiated now? (6:00); the acceptance of new technology in NASCAR and where it can head next (9:00); Steve’s ideas for helping im…

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Harrison Burton’s breakthrough Cup victory at Daytona through the eyes of his father, Jeff, in the broadcast booth 42:04

9M ago42:04

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Basking in the afterglow of Harrison’s triumph (3:00); the immediate aftermath of getting to victory lane (5:00); and the amusing scramble of trying to find a ride home Sunday (7:00); the conversation that father and son shared immediately after the win (8:00); on Jeff’s tendency to avoid too much commentary on Harrison during races (13:00); Jeff’s…

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Austin Dillon’s controversial victory over Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin at Richmond Raceway and the aftermath for NASCAR 50:03

10M ago50:03

50:03

Dale Jarrett assesses Austin Dillon’s win after driving through Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final corner at Richmond Raceway (3:00); analyzing how Dillon got in position to knock Logano from the lead and why it made Logano so angry (7:00); the artfulness of a proper bump and run and why it wasn’t achievable for Dillon (11:00); the nature of…

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NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and how the Next Gen could impact the Brickyard 400 40:33

11M ago40:33

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What Steve Letarte remembers about his first exposure to the Brickyard 400 and why it’s such a magical moment and place for NASCAR (2:30); what it’ll be like for the 10 full-time Cup drivers who will be racing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for the first time in NASCAR’s premier series (5:00); why the Brickyard requires such a phenomenal s…

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3 Perfect Racing Regions: NH, Nashville & Chicago - Episode 297 51:28

11M ago51:28

51:28

We recap our weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway including our thoughts on the Rain Tires and how NASCAR handled it. A recap of the Nashville race, which got us our 11th winner and a preview of the Chicago Road Course this weekend. Also how can Kyle Busch get into the playoffs and an update on everything that is Silly Season.…

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How the life of Shane van Gisbergen changed after winning the Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR Cup debut a year ago 39:37

11M ago39:37

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Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); how he likes life in the States (11:00); his adaptation to rough-and-tumble racing for victories (12:30); his progression on ovals (17:00); why Cup stars still think he’s the driver to beat in Chicago (23:…

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Iowa Speedway’s smash debut, Martin Truex Jr. stepping back, Kyle Busch’s surprising Gibbs, Hendrick RCR comments 58:01

11M ago58:01

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NACAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Cup debut of Iowa Speedway (2:00); the concerns about the repave and why it was done (4:30); the surprising recent track record of successful repaves (7:30); the essence of the Midwestern race fan (10:30); a brief jog through Burton’s trophy collection (16:00); Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to step away from fu…

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NHMS RACE WEEK with Dave McGrath & CJ McLaughlin 55:56

11M ago55:56

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This week we are joined by Executive Vice President & General Manager of New Hampshire Motor Speeway, Dave McGrath. He gets us ready for everything that is going on up at the track this weekend. CJ McLaughlin also joins the show to talk about his future with racing and who he thinks should replace Martin Truex Jr, who will be retiring this year. We…

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Episode 295 - Playing A Little Catch Before Wine Country 54:26

12M ago54:26

54:26

We apologize we have been off for the last few weeks, life has been busy to say the least. We catch up on everything we missed from Stewart Haas Racing news, the races at Kansas, Darlington, North Wilkesboro, Charlotte & WWT. Timmy talks about how he won back to back Media Championships at NHMS and Brian let's us know why he isn't a fan of NASCAR's…

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Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden sits down to discuss his second consecutive victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 26:20

1y ago26:20

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Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on a special moment Monday morning with his 2-year-old son Kota on the yard of bricks (5:30); why Newgarden texted runner-up Pato O’Ward after the race (7:30); on the latest chapter of 1-2 finishes with O’Ward and whether Newgarden feels empathy for having the upper hand (11:30); being among “the t…

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Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart recall their Double attempts; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin 59:41

1y ago59:41

59:41

Tony Stewart on how he came to do The Double and what was the appeal (3:00); how Stewart got in shape for his second attempt and the tense moments when he decided he wouldn’t leave Indy when the rain came while leading the race in 2001 (7:00); why the logistics of the trip went so smoothly and the warm reception he got from fans (14:30); how Kurt B…

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The Kyle Larson Double at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600: The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion takes aim at history 42:21

1y ago42:21

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What’s at stake for KyleLarsonin attempting a herculean feat of auto racing and why he loves running the big events (2:30); why Mario Andretti has been so impressed by Larson (6:00); the Hendrick Motorsports star’s quest for greatness (8:30); the three dreams that Larson will be fulfilling simultaneously by running the Indy 500 (13:30); the route t…

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Episode 294 - Everything is coming up Denny Hamlin 41:36

1y ago41:36

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Denny Hamlin won as an owner and a driver in back to back weekends, but can he catch Kyle Busch on the all time wins list. Erik Jones & Corey Lajoie crashes at Talladega and what is going on with Christopher Bell lately. A preview Kansas, Timmy sprials not once but twice and Brian dominates in fantasy at Dover.…

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Episode 293 - Chase Wins, New Jordan Scheme & Can RFK Win at Dega 32:21

1y ago32:21

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Chase Elliott finally gets a win to make not only himself but Timmy happy too. Brad K gets a great finish at Texas, so we discuss if he can carry that momentum over to the race this weekend at Talladega. Will RFK be the first Ford team to this season, Richard Petty's cool statue at Dover & how can you get suspended in NASCAR for what you wear.…

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Episode 292 - Denny & William Win again & Denny on Twitter 41:08

1y ago41:08

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This week we recap the Richmond and Martinsville races and figure out what NASCAR can do moving forward with their NextGen package for short tracks. Did FOX talk too much about Hendrick's 40 year anniversary, is SHR going to downsize next year and is Joey Logano back after a couple of good finishes.By Big Night Media

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Short track season: Denny Hamlin heats up as Martin Truex Jr. gets heated; Chase Briscoe on the future; Hendrick Motorsports’ emotional Martinsville ties 44:44

1y ago44:44

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Denny Hamlin gets hot in short track season behind the best pit crew in the Cup Series (1:30); the increased importance of pit stops in the Next Gen era (5:00);why Martin Truex Jr. was unhappy with Denny Hamlin (9:30);Kyle Larson’swild finish (12:00); Chase Briscoe interview (15:30); the outlook for Stewart-Haas Racing and taking a leadership role …

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Episode 291 - Can Anyone Keep up with Gibbs & Hendrick 39:11

1y ago39:11

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Brian and Timmy breakdown how and why Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports are dominating the 2024 season. Timmy is concerned that Chase Elliott is not as dominate as he used to be on road course. Why Bristol was so great and what can NASCAR do to make COTA even better. Plus a full preview of Richmond on Sunday night and so much more !…

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Episode 290 - Toyota Dominates & Can Kyle Busch Make More History? 35:34

1y ago35:34

35:34

We breakdown how Toyota dominated Phoenix this weekend and if that is something Chevy & Ford should be worried about moving forward. How much longer can RCR wait for Austin Dillon to take the next step and how Kyle Busch could make history this weekend at Bristol, plus much more.By Big Night Media

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News, notes, quotes from Phoenix, Vegas, St. Pete: Catching up on Toyota’s surge, Rajah Caruth’s win, IndyCar charters and driver salaries 34:05

1y ago34:05

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Toyota’s strong showing at Phoenix (2:30);the No. 20 scores a “cathartic” victory that shows the team remains championship caliber (6:30); the impact of a new short track rules package (9:00); the latest on adding horsepower (10:30); the struggles in the pits for Kyle Busch and his team (13:30); checking back on Kyle Larson’s Vegas win (16:00); Raj…

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Episode 289 - Daytona, Atlanta & Las Vegas OH MY 50:01

1y ago50:01

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Sorry that we missed last week, life has been busy. On Episode 289 we play a little catch up on the Daytona 500, the incredible race at Atlanta and why the Las Vegas race might be more important for teams as you think. How much faith do we have in Spire and Front Motorsports to take it to the next level & how much will the Dale Jr news effect the s…

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Daytona 500: William Byron continues breakthrough with biggest win of his career; catching up with Blaney, Johnson, Keselowski, Truex 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

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The anxious moments of waiting to be declared a Daytona 500 winner (1:30); Byron explains how he went from winning races online to winning in real life nearly overnight (3:30); the “impostor syndrome” of racing against Jimmie Johnson, his former neighbor (5:00); why Byron entered the 2024 season with a chip on his shoulder (6:30); how Byron overcam…

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Season 9 Premiere - A Little Catch Up & Daytona 500 45:58

1+ y ago45:58

45:58

We are back for Season 9 ... Brian talks about how some of his friends are now NASCAR fans thanks to the new Full Speed show on Netflix and Timmy gives a bold prediction on who is going to win their first race this season. We try to catch you up on everything that happened over the off season, and which one of our podcast regulars is up for the Roo…

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Remembering the historic 2004 Daytona 500 and Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning on a momentous day for NASCAR 1:03:07

1+ y ago1:03:07

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Why the 2004 season was a crossroads of so many eras beginning and ending for NASCAR (1:30); former NASCAR on NBC announcer Allen Bestwick and sports journalist Brant James recall the impact of a visit by President George W. Bushto the Daytona 500 (5:30); the scene as President Bush arrived at the track (9:30); the president’s prerace interview (11…

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2024 season preview: Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin look ahead this season while reflecting on 2023 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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Ryan Blaney on an emotional night in Nashville (3:00), thanking those who helped him earn the championship (7:00), his first meeting with Roger Penske (9:30), the responsibilities of being the reigning champion and what’s to come (11:00); Kyle Busch on his newfound popularity in 2023 (12:30), the sale of Kyle Busch Motorsports and why the timing is…

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Unable to defend Rolex 24 at Daytona title after losing Acura deal, Mike Shank plots his return to IMSA: ‘I work on it every day’ 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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With his IMSA team sidelined from the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the first time in 20 years, Mike Shank discusses the disappointment of being unable to defend its title after winning the race in 2022-23 (2:30); where Shank will be instead of heading to Daytona (4:00); tracing the long, successful history of Meyer Shank Racing from the Rolex 24 to winn…

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Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti expands for Rolex 24: Wayne Taylor is adding cars and stars at Daytona while trying to bring Acura another victory 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

50:40

Background on why the 2024 season comes at a critical juncture for Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti (1:00);what a hectic offseason has felt like (6:00); how much the team has grown and what that impact has been like on a close-knit team that prides itself on family (10:00); why it’s so important to maintain the team’s efficient culture of maximizing it…

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Rolex 24 at Daytona preview: A world-class field gathers at the World Center of Racing for a race of champions to begin the 2024 major calendar 37:01

1+ y ago37:01

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Another all-star field gathers for the world’s first “Race of Champions” of the year (2:00); Jenson Button and Felipe Massa head the list of Formula One winners on the entry list (4:00); why driving the GTP hybrid prototype is so difficult (7:00); another heavy IndyCar component and why the hybrid will enhance those ties this year (11:30); Indy 500…

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Episode 287 - Season 8 Finale 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

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Ryan Blaney wins the Cup Championship, Ford Sweeps Championship Weekend and how embarrassing the Truck Series race was. Who would've won the Winston Cup Championship this year, plus 5 hot topics heading into the 2024 season.Thank you for all your support this season, talk you in February.By Big Night Media

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Episode 286 - Preview of Championship Weekend 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

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We give a preview of the Championship Race at Phoenix this weekend. Is Ryan Blaney the favorite or will William Byron make up for his poor performance at Martinsville. Timmy also found a Twitter Page that has kept up with the Winston Cup Standings and you would be surprised who would have had 7 championships now.…

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Martinsville: Ryan Blaney’s elite maturation into championship challenger; William Byron’s gritty effort; another near-miss for Denny Hamlin; Phoenix title race preview 44:32

1+ y ago44:32

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Ryan Blaney’s no-doubt, clutch victory at Martinsville confirms his championship-level talent (1:00); how Blaney deftly managed his final charge to the lead (4:15); the offseason mental preparation and improvement put in by Blaney and how it paid off (7:00); the newfound speed of the Penske Fords lately (11:00); William Byron’s gutty performance to…

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Episode 285 - Larson Wins & Blaney Calls Hamlin A Hack 33:45

1+ y ago33:45

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Christopher Bell gets a win in the Round of 8 for the second straight, is he the sneaky favorite to win the whole thing. What is going to happen between Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin moving forward. Can Martin Truex Jr finally get a good round and move on to the Championship 4 and how many times will NBC show the Ross Chastain move from Martinsville…

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Homestead-Miami: Tense radio chatter for Martin Truex Jr., Christopher Bell; how Kyle Larson’s pit wall collision happened; the perils of being a crew chief in the Cup Series 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

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The Kyle Larson-Ryan Blaney incident that was the turning point (1:00); how the essence of Larson factored into the incident (4:30); why Stage 1’s strategy revealed a lot about the Chris Gabehart-Denny Hamlin dynamic (8:30); what happened to Denny Hamlin’s car in his crash and Gabehart’s message to Hamlin (10:30); another Martin Truex Jr. radio mom…

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Episode 284 - A New Studio & Kyle Larson Wins in Vegas 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

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We are back in the same room in a brand new studio! This week we breakdown Kyle Larson's win, Ryan Blaney's wild 24 hours and if Martin Truex Jr can get back to back top 10 finishes. Brian talks about his issues with his fantasy team and Timmy talks about how manufactures teaming up could make a huge difference if Kyle Larson wins at Homestead.…

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Las Vegas: Kyle Larson’s amazing save, Christopher Bell’s charge and pit stop woes; Martin Truex Jr.’s damaging strategy call 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

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Does Las Vegas winner Kyle Larson have a massive championship edge with two weeks to prepare for Phoenix? (1:00); does he ignore Homestead and Martinsville in preparing the next two weeks? (5:00); Larson’s moment of nearly wrecking off Turn 2 (7:00); how he was able to save the car by going against instincts (9:30); Christopher Bell’s charge to nea…

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Episode 283 - Round of 8 Preview 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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We give you a full breakdown for the upcoming Round of 8. Recap of the Roval and we sidetracked about the Sphere in Las Vegas. Timmy gives you some fantasy pointers about the upcoming Las Vegas Race and Brian makes a bold prediction about who's championship it is to lose this year.By Big Night Media

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Roval: A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional victory; Kyle Larson’s rebound; Parker Kligerman’s all-in return to NASCAR in 2023 52:24

1+ y ago52:24

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Parker explains his busy schedule on a Monday/Tuesday coming out of a race weekend (1:30); delving into DIL and a love-hate relationship with simulation (5:00); an idea for the NASCAR Simulator Olympics (7:30); A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional Roval winner’s interview and story (10:00); the first time Parker raced against Allmendinger online nearly 20…

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Episode 282 - Blaney Wins & The 2024 Cup Schedule 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

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The 2024 NASCAR Schedule is out, what we like and do not like about the schedule. Can Ryan Blaney finally make it to the Championship 4 now that is a lock for the Round of 8. We breakdown the clinching scenarios at the Roval and talk about who is joining the Xfinity Series next year.By Big Night Media

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Talladega: Ryan Blaney seizes the moment; Kevin Harvick’s near-miss; Bubba Wallace’s Michael Jordan pep talk; Roval preview 49:05

1+ y ago49:05

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Ryan Blaney’s move to pass Kevin Harvick (1:30); how Harvick might be out of practice with some superspeedway tactics (4:00); the sentimentality of Happy’s near-victory in his last season (7:15); the happiness of being done with Talladega for life (9:00); the dichotomy of Blaney’s great decisions but careless mistakes (12:00); can Blaney eliminate …

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Episode 281 - Mr Hendrick gets the Big Hat & Can Kyle Busch win at Talladega 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

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Hendrick gets their 300th Win and William Byron gets his 6th win of the year, is he now the heavy favorite to win the title? Timmy feels uncomfortable about the 24 Team winning a championship without Jeff Gordon behind the wheel. Brian takes a risk in the Fantasy League that pays off, Shake & Bake at Talladega this weekend and how Kyle Busch can co…

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Texas: The restarts that went wrong for Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace; William Byron the championship favorite; Martin Truex Jr.’s ‘disaster’ to start the playoffs 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

What happened with Kyle Larson’s spin while leading on a restart (1:30); another race where things go awry despite Larson having the fastest car (4:30); analyzing why the Next Gen seems harder for drivers to catch when out of control (9:00); how the last restart got away from Bubba Wallace (12:30); William Byron becoming the championship favorite w…

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Episode 280 - Denny Hamlin is Public Enemy #1 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

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Denny Hamlin gets another big win and let's the fans know he wants all the hate coming his way. There was also a lot of records broken in the Round of 16, could there be more records broken in the Round of 12. A Preview of what we should expect in the Round of 12 and a preview of the race at Texas on Sunday.…

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Bristol: Denny Hamlin gleefully enjoys playing the ‘villain’ role; playoff eliminations for Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano; the Round of 12 outlook 48:34

1+ y ago48:34

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Kevin Harvick’s stunningly slow car in a first-round exit (1:00); what happened to Harvick’s team this season? (5:00); why it’s tougher for teams to dig out of a hole right now in the early development of the Next Gen (7:30); Denny Hamlin’s belief that the driver matters more (10:00); “the driver today is much more like an NFL quarterback than ever…

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Episode 279 - Another 23XI win in Kansas & MTJ under the Cut Line 34:34

1+ y ago34:34

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Tyler Reddick pulls out a crazy move in OT to move on to the Round of 12, is the #45 team the team to beat? If Denny Hamlin wasn't blocked by Erik Jones would he have beaten Tyler Reddick, we discuss. We also talk about how Martin Truex Jr and Bubba Wallace can make it into the Round of 12, plus what non-playoff driver could be a good pick for Fant…

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Kansas: Martin Truex Jr.’s disastrous playoff start; pivotal restarts and strategy calls; how it got away from Kyle Larson; some fire from Chase Elliott 44:41

1+ y ago44:41

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Why Kansas has been such a treacherous playoff track (1:30); managing pressure, avoiding complacency (4:30); what’s happened to Martin Truex Jr.’s team (7:30); how does the team rebound approach Bristol for rebounding (13:00); what happened with where NASCAR towed Truex’s car after his flat tire (16:30); analyzing the moves and strategy calls in th…

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Episode 278 - Larson Wins & Hamlin Gets A Loose Wheel 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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Kyle Larson wins the first race of the playoffs and moves on to the Round of 12. What happened with Christopher Bell, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin on Pit Road at Darlington. Brian and Timmy also discuss if Toyota will continue their dominance at Kansas and breakdown the Playoff Standings with only 2 races to go in the Round of 16.…

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