Sixteen drivers have a chance to win the NASCAR Playoffs, yet people are confused and frustrated when one of those 16 drivers does. We discuss the weird NASCAR Championship race and the solution we already presented to fix the Playoffs. The Rundown: - Phoenix - Blaney makes a run, but Logano is too strong at the end - Joey Lognao wins his third Cup…

After the complete debacle of a Martinsville cut race, we talk about how to fix the NASCAR Playoff system, analyze the Championship 4 heading into Phoenix, and make picks for the NASCAR Title Race! The Rundown: - Martinsville - Ryan Blaney scores an impressive win that is completely overshadowed - NASCAR kicks one driver manipulating the race out o…

Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick won their way in, will Martinsville give us one more Playoff winner before the NASCAR Championship? We talk about the latest NASCAR News, review the playoff field, and make our picks for Martinsville and the Championship 4. The Rundown: - Homestead: Tyler Reddick wins one of the most entertaining races of the year - Bu…

In one week, Joey Logano goes from being eliminated from the playoffs, to making the Championship Race. We talk about Joey's amazing turn of events, then discuss the latest in the NASCAR Lawsuit, and Frankie Muniz running full-time in the Truck Series, along with out Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Homestead! The Rundown: - Las Vegas: Joey's fue…

The third round of the NASCAR Playoffs kicks off in Vegas, but the antitrust lawsuit is getting just as much attention, as NASCAR tries to exclude 23XI and FRM from being Charter teams next season. We discuss the battle lines that have been drawn, along with the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas. The Rundown: - Th…

Talladega had the Big One to end all Big Ones - but could the ROVAL be even more unpredictable for the NASCAR Championship contenders? We discuss this weekend's cut race, plus - more juicy details on the NASCAR Lawsuit, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Charlotte! The Rundown: - Talladega - a super-close finish, and a super-big wreck - Rat…

23XI and Front Row Motorsports start what could be the biggest story in NASCAR history by filing their anti-trust lawsuit. We discuss why, and what might happen, along with some very interesting information in the case. Plus - NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega! The Rundown: - Kansas: Ross Chastain wins, Kyle Busch's …

After the NASCAR Playoff drivers are less-than-spectacular in the first three races, the Round of 12 begins - who has the upper hand? We discuss the playoff field, a pair of big-name sponsors pulling money from the sport, and make picks for Kansas! The Rundown: - Bristol Night Race - what happened with the tires? - We debate Kyle Larson's comments …

Watkins Glen ended up being a Wild Card race in the NASCAR Playoffs - as a result, multiple favorites are in danger of elimination. Who will make the cut? We talk NASCAR news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol! The Rundown: - Watkins Glen: Chris Beuscher has great in a race where the Playoff drivers...didn't - The Ryan Blane…

NASCAR strikes a Charter deal with teams - but that doesn't end the drama. We talk about the pair of organizations that are still holding out, NASCAR's pressure tactics, and why some owners simply gave up. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our picks for Watkins Glen. The Rundown: - Atlanta - and exciting finish, but was this a boring race, or old-…

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Harrison Burton shakes up the race to make the playoffs with a surprise win - so who can still make it in on points? We talk about the bubble drivers, 2025 NASCAR schedule, driver intruigue at Trackhouse, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington! The Rundown: - Daytona: Burton pulls off a shocker - Another car upside-down, another engi…

RCR is still on a mission to appeal - we'll tell you why it is worth it to them to try. Plus - cars flipping over, impending SHR layoffs, NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Daytona Night Race! The Rundown: - Michigan: Reddick wins a pretty typical two-day Intermediate Track race - Why is a Next Gen car still flipping that e…

NASCAR finally makes a good decision! We discuss how this could have possibly happened, along with our take on the Austin Dillon situatuon. Plus - we talk about option tires, driver signings, and make picks for Michigan. The Rundown: - Richmond - we debate the Austin Dillon bulldozer move - NASCAR hands down a penalty, and shockingly gets it right …

NASCAR is back with a twist after the Olympics - but will the option tire be a game changer? We give our opinion, plus - the latest NASCAR News, and picks for the race! The Rundown: - Is the NASCAR Netflix sequel in jeopardy? - Will a Charter deal bring more investors into the sport? - ROVAL (tm) reconfiguration - Brazil wants to host a NASCAR race…

With the NFL season getting longer, should NASCAR's be shorter? We discuss the right answer, plus - another long-time team is shutting down, Legacy is struggling, the latest NASCAR News, and more! The Rundown: - Do you have Olympic Fever? - The NFL looks at a longer season - is it time for NASCAR to shorten theirs? - A pair of drivers get married -…

The Brickyard ends with some terrible officiatiing - we break down the closing laps at Indy, and then discuss Haas driver moves and NASCAR News heading into the Olympic break. The Rundown: - Indy: Larson wins a controversial one - What happened at the end? The restart, and the non-caution - NASCAR Standings - not many races left to get into the pla…

Will NASCAR's return to the legendary Indy Oval recharge the Brickyard? We discuss the prospects for this weekend, plus: Kyle continues to struggle as the playoffs near, Trackhouse brings in another big-dollar investor, and we make picks for the race! The Rundown: - Pocono - Toyota dominates, but Ford wins - Kyle Busch feuding with Corey Lajoie - P…

Chicago gets a big audience, along with some real tire strategy. We talk about the street course, and debate big driver moves in the X and Cup series, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Pocono! The Rundown: - Chicago - rain, tire strategy, and a really long day - Are timed races a good idea for the future? - Bubba-Bowman clash, and w…

Iowa has an interesting debut race, but now everyone is talking about Silly Season, as Haas is coming back without Stewart, while multiple drivers are searching for a ride. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for New Hampshire! The Rundown: - Iowa: Blaney wins, while the weird pavement has high points and low points - Iowa Ratings - NASCAR St…

Martin Truex Jr. is calling it quits, we talk about how it is better to go out while you are still competitive. Plus - NASCAR is still slow-rolling teams on a new charter deal, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Iowa. The Rundown: - Sonoma: Strategy wins out - Sonoma ratings - NASCAR Standings - NASCAR News - Martin Truex Jr. retiring - doe…

What's the point of a rule if NASCAR never uses it? We discuss waivers, and whether they should even be necessary. Plus, Front Row locks in one of three drivers, the latest news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Sonoma! The Rundown: - Gateway - pit stop strategy makes all the difference - Ratings - NASCAR Standings - another first-time wi…

Yes, SHR has done a lot for NASCAR, but nobody is talking about why the organization shutting down is a big red flag for the sport - but we do. Plus, we talk the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Gateway. The Rundown: - Coke 600 - even Mother Nature thinks it is too long - Will Kyle Larson get a waiver? Should he…

Get ready for the longest night in NASCAR - who will win? We talk about SHR looking to bail from the sport, charter limits, and the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Coke 600! The Rundown: - All-Star Race - Logano wins, but was it interesting? - Did the non-optional 'option' tires help? - The Fight - …

Does NASCAR listen to the show? Wazz suggests an in-season tournament, and a year later, one is announced. We discuss the coming addition to the series, and talk about the latest NASCAR news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star Race! The Rundown: - Darlington - another exciting finish - RFK continues to move in the right …

All of the 2024 NASCAR drama happened in one week! Race Hub cancelled, Stewart-Haas shopping charters, JTG ownership controversy, McDowell switching teams - and NASCAR is still trying to avoid the RTA for a new team deal. We talk about it all, then make picks for Darlington! The Rundown: - Kansas - closest finish ever, but was it the best race of t…

With no new revenue sharing and Charter deal between NASCAR and the Race Team Alliance, things are starting to get tense. We discuss what Michael Jordan had to say about it, recap the latest NASCAR news, and then give our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas. The Rundown: - Denny Hamlin wins Dover - Dover Ratings - NASCAR Standings - NASCAR Ne…

How are they called 'option' tires if they aren't optional? We'll find out in the NASCAR All-Star race, where super-sticky tires will be back. We review the needlessly complex All-Star rules, discuss the new nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, preview Dover, and more! The Rundown: - Talladega - exciting finish, too much saving gas - Should there …

At least Chase Elliott chose Texas to finally get back to Victory Lane, to divert attention from a boring track. We discuss the big win, along with the struggles the Teams are having getting a new TV money sharing deal with NASCAR. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega! The Rundown: - Texas: Chase wins...what else matters? - Texas…

NBC is giving the Xfinity series to the CW as a gift? Not really - we discuss the surprise annoucement, discuss Denny Hamlin sparring with SMI over pavement, and try to make the idea of Texas sound exciting! The Rundown: - Martinsville: Hendrick dominates, Byron wins again - Martinsville Ratings - NASCAR News: - CW will take over Xfinity near the e…

Denny hit the gas early - did it make a difference? We discuss the final restart at Richmond, talk about the latest NASCAR News, and then do the Paint Scheme Preview and Pics for Martinsville! The Rundown: - Richmond - Denny wins, but did he jump the final restart? Does it make a difference? - Wet weather tires - Marty is mad at...everyone - Richmo…

Should staying on the actual track be a part of NASCAR rules? A lot of people say no, so we talk about it. Plus: the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond! The Rundown: - COTA - William Byron becomes the first multi-race winner of the year - Everyone is freaking out over the number of track limits penalties - We di…

The tires may have technically been bad at Bristol, but the racing? That was good. We discuss the short track fun and talk about NASCAR Crypto toys, before moving on to our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for COTA! The Rundown: - Bristol - it doesn't matter if it was a mistake, it was a fun race - Ratings - still up a bit - Non-fight in the Truck Se…

Toyota dominates at Phoenix, but we're talking about NBC announcers, and the fact that Bristol has ditched the dirt. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol! The Rundown: -Phoenix - Toyota dominates, but does the new short-track package make a difference? -Phoenix Ratings -NASCAR News: -Announcer drama! NBC…

Yes, the finish was close, but Kyle Larson still dominated Las Vegas - we recap all of the action off the strip, discuss a potential new NASCAR stadium race...7 miles from the current one, and then give our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix! The Rundown: - Vegas: Larson dominates, and the intermediate race is back - Las Vegas ratings - Raj…

NASCAR had a thrilling finish in Atlanta - but is that sustainable every week? And does the rest of the race matter? We analyze how NASCAR is handling its outward image, and discuss Dale Junior leaving NBC, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas! The Rundown: - Atlanta gives us the best finish in a long time - Is forcing draft-styl…

NASCAR has big TV deals on the way - what will the teams see from that? We talk about the RTA getting an attorney for negotiations, fuel saving in the Daytona 500, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Atlanta! The Rundown: - Daytona 500, a day late, and a lap short? - Fuel saving - 76 years of experience, or one year of bad rules? - Daytona r…

What happens when the biggest team in NASCAR can't turn a profit? We talk about Jeff Gordon's comments about Hendrick Motorsports finances, discuss the latest NASCAR News, plus - our paint scheme preview and picks for the Daytona 500 - let's get this season started! The Rundown: - The Clash - yes, they get the race in, but that isn't the point of t…

An auscipious start, or an ominous one? NASCAR beats the rain for the Clash, but confuses a lot of people in the process. We preview the race that was being changed as we were recording the show, discuss the pre-season favorites, the Netflix series, and - of course - Crocs. The Rundown: - Does The Clash still accomplish what NASCAR set out to do? -…

Unilike the actual NASCAR Champions Week, our awards show has more than two days of effort put in to it! We recap the 2023 NASCAR season, and give away a multitude of imaginary trophies in the process, like we do every year! Relive the best (and craziest) moments of 2023 with us! Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and…