In The Draft Show - Nascar Talk

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 end of the season. Why?- Danny Hamlin and Marcus Smith argue over pavement. We figure out who is right.- Kyle Larson impressive in Indy 500 testing- Sponsor and Driver News- Texas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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- Richmond ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:-I s Stewart-Haas in even more trouble?- Gray Gaulding suspended- Driver and Sponsor News- Martinsville! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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 discuss track limits- NASCAR News:- Long Beach Street Race looking like a no-go- The 'discovery' at North Wilkesboro- MBM planning for more races- Driver and Sponsor News- Richmond! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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 Series- Cup Series Standings- NASCAR News:-Kyle Busch still has pit problems- NASCAR Crypto toys?- Sponsor News- Circuit of the Americas - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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 is switching play-by-play duties for the second part of their schedule - good move?-Dodger Stadium race no longer a thing?-MBM Racing is back...for a little bit, at least-Driver and Sponsor News-Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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- Raja Caruth scores a landmark victory- NASCAR News:- NASCAR wants to move 7 miles down the road for their next stadium race- Kyle Busch pit problems- Sponsor News- Phoenix! Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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-style racing worth it to get great finishes?- What is more important - Game 7 moments, or strong personalities in the sport?- Who is the face of NASCAR? Who is their Jordan or Mahomes? Or is everyone just a side-character?- NASCAR News:- Dale Junior leaving NBC - how big is it?- Sonoma repave- Was the NASCAR Netflix series worth spending $5 million on?- Vegas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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 ratings- NASCAR News:- Race Teams hire antitrust lawyer for money negotiations - is NASCAR ghosting them?- New NASCAR mobile game- Ray Evernham talks about SRX going away, but IROC showing up- Driver and Sponsor News- Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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 the Clash- Kevin Harvick Documentary- Jeff Gordon talks about finances for all teams in the sport - and it is shocking- NASCAR Regional is now a thing- Doug Rice is retiring - we discuss a pioneer in broadcasting- Kyle Larson tests an Indy Car- Small Tem Drama - NY Racing trying to make the 500...but did they pay The Biff?- 2024 Cup Rookie of the Year candidates- Ginormous "life-sized" Richard Petty hats- Honda in NASCAR? We're not so sure...- Daytona! The Duels, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks

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?- Crocs are here- KHI signs a pair of drivers- Favorites for the Daytona 500 and the season- NASCAR documentary on Netflix - will it succeed?- Sponsor News- The Clash! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Can a NASCAR Netflix Docuseries compete with F1? We're about to find out. We talk about the new show, remember the underappreciated greatness of Cale Yarborough, discuss SRX taking a 'break', and lots more!The Rundown:- NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough passes - we talk about how he could have easily had stats like Eanhardt and Petty- SRX is not racing this year - will we ever see the series again?- Ray Evernham buys IROC (and how it may have afected the SRX decision)- Netflix Series release date announced - will NASCAR finally have a show with mass appeal?- Stage Lengths for 2024 include a huge downer- New Aero package for short tracks and road courses- Driver, team and sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

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 Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

One win, and Shane Van Gisbergen is going to be a 2024 fixture in NASCAR! We discuss the SVG phenomenon, along with two drivers reinstated by NASCAR, Aric Almirola hanging around, small team drama - and more!The Rundown:- SVG running a mimimum 40-race schedule in 2024- Cody Ware reinstated by NASCAR- SHR signs Noah Gragson- Aric Almirola hanging around...but not in the Cup Series- RFK wins a bunch of fake trophies- Winston Cup Museum jumps into some small team drama- Driver and Sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Trackhouse is expanding into MotoGP - we explain exactly what that is. Plus - AJ Allmendinger gets moved back to Xfinity, NASCAR opens a new production facility, and Tony Stewart is racing again - but not in stock cars. We talk about it on the show!The Rundown:- Phoenix two-day test - who was there, and what it means- AJ Allmendinger gets demoted back to Xfinity- Spire Motorsports makes more changes- Trackhouse buys a MotoGP team - what is it? What does it mean?- New NASCAR production facility...that doesn;t produce this show- Repaving at Sonoma- Tony Stewart goes full-time...in drag racing- Sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR pulls off some sort of magic by turning low viewership numbers into an even bigger total TV contract. We explain how they did it, plus - a two-day Champions' 'Week' in Nashville, a NASCAR team looking at MotoGP - and more!The Rundown:- NASCAR TV deal - the parts are more valuable than the car- HOW many networks do we have to remember now?- Champion's Week - we wish are work-week was the same length- Most Popular drivers announced before you can see it on TV- Denny Hamlin's surgery puts The Clash in question- Toyota running a new car in 2024- Trackhouse in MotoGP? It is probably going to happen- Sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

We look at the season-long numbers for the all three series, as NASCAR prepares for their new TV deals. Plus - Blaney blitzes NYC amid throngs of fans, the latest driver news, and more!The Rundown:- 2023 NASCAR Ratings - what do the numbers show, and how should NASCAR respond?- Ryan Blaney media tour - someone forgot to tell NYC the Champ was in town- We remember the greatness of Ken Squier- Kevin Harvick considers X and Trucks, buys the Ricky Bobby house- Driver and Sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Ryan Blaney raced to the lead multiple times in the season finale - and wins his first Cup Series Title. We talk about the Championship race and what it means for Blaney and for Penske, then discuss the latest NASCAR News!The Rundown:- Phoenix - Ross Chastain wins, but Ryan Blaney steals the show- Blaney races to the front multiple times to be the 2023 Champ- The three contenders in the race at the end finish 2-3-4- Phoenix and NBC season ratings...not the best- NASCAR News:- The Ryan Blaney media tour - everyone comes out in NYC- Kyle Larson changes the name of his racing series...to nearly the exact same thing- Most Popular Driver voting is open- Champions Week in Nashville is...2 days?Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The NASCAR Championship is finally here - who will win the title? We analyze the contenders, talk about another Aric Almirola retirement and the latest NASCAR News, plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix, and the Championship!The Rundown:- Martinsville - Blaney wins, a former champ runs into issues- Eliminated drivers - more big names fail to make the cut- Martinsville ratings- The Championship 4 - we analyze the drivers racing for the title- NASCAR News- Aric Almirola retires...again- Smithfield bailing on NASCAR- RCR Drama in Martinsville- Sponsor News- Phoenix - Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

One race, and two spots left in the Championship 4 - can Truex and Hamlin make the cut, or will Byron and Blaney hold everyone off? We talk the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Martinsville!The Rundown:- Homestead: Christopher Bell gets to the final round in a typical intermediate track race- Big problems for a few contenders- Homestead ratings...eesh- The Playoff Bubble with one race to go- NASCAR News:- Kyle Larson buys another racing series- Driver and Sponsor news- Martinsville - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Kyle Larson is locked into the NASCAR Championship - who will be there with him? The fight for the final 3 spots continues at Homestead! We talk the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Miami!The Rundown:- Las Vegas - Kyle Larson dominates...big surprise- DQ'ed, and then Un-DQ'ed - what happened with Ryan Blaney?- The Playoff drivers step up in Vegas- Vegas Ratings- Championship standings - who is on the bubble?- NASCAR News:- John Hunter Nemechek getting a Lecasy MC ride this weekend- Small Team Drama! Ron Devine pops in for a cameo!- Driver and Sponsor News- Homestead! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!