Podcast: Kyle Busch thrills Childress with third win of the season at Gateway

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Race Discussion World-Wide Technology Raceway/Portland International Raceway

Cup: Enjoy Illinois 300

Xfinity: Pacific Office Automation 147

  • Cole Custer is a winner again
  • Sheldon Creed and Justin Allgaier dominate

Trucks: Toyota 200

  • Grant Enfinger wins

News Discussion: 

  • Garage 56 car is loud and fast

Silly Season is here: https://theathletic.com/4570633/2023/06/01/nascar-free-agency-stewart-haas/

  • FedEx is close to an extension with JGR
    • Denny expected to re-sign
  • Truex is expected to run another year at JGR
  • Rumors swirling that Aric Almirola will be done at the end of the year.
    • Possible replacements? Harrison Burton, Todd Gilliland, Riley Herbst, Erik Jones, Corey LaJoie, Ty Majeski, Michael McDowell, Chandler Smith, Sammy Smith, Zane Smith and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
    • Zane Smith seems to be at the top of the list
      • Would need to buy out his contract at Front Row
      • Michael McDowell appears to be the backup plan
  • Josh Berry is pretty much expected to replace Kevin Harvick
  • Corey LaJoie
    • Kind of disappointed in Chase’s car this weekend. Really seemed like it was an audition and it didn’t go well. 
  • Harrison Burton – Could LaJoie go here if Burton is sent packing? Burton has improved as of late.
  • Justin Haley
    • Still hasn’t re-signed with Kaulig. Kaulig likes him but needs sponsorship
  • Carson Hocevar is opening eyes the last few weeks and might hit someone’s short list very quickly. 

Preview: Sonoma

Sonoma Pick: 

Eric: Daniel Suarez

James: Chase Elliott

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
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  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
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Podcast: Chase Elliott gets a week off after wrecking Denny Hamlin

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Race Discussion Charlotte Motor Speedway: 

Cup: Coca-Cola 600

  • Ryan Blaney FINALLY wins again
    • Ends a 59-race winless streak
  • Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin get together
  • Aric Almirola and Bubba Wallace were mad at each other
  • Dale Jr. asks Twitter if we should put the Roval on ice while the 1.5 mile racing is so good.

Xfinity: Alsco 300

  • Justin Allgaier wins the 48 Hours of Charlotte
    • Snaps a 26-race winless streak

Trucks

  • Ben Rhodes snaps a 27-race winless streak to take the win at Charlotte

News Discussion: 

  • Chase Elliott Suspended
    • Corey LaJoie takes over this week. Carson Hocavar
  • Joseph Newgarden wins first Indianapolis 500
    • Indycar pulls a NASCAR and restarts the race with one lap to go. 

Preview: World Wide Technology Raceway/Portland

WWTR Pick: 

Eric: Ryan Blaney

James: Corey Lajoie

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
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  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
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Podcast: A good ol’ fashioned butt whoopin’ at North Wilkesboro

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Race Discussion All Star Race at North Wilkesboro: 

All Star Race

  • The Kyle Larson show
  • Bubba says best way to have a better shot next season if the All Star Race is here is to wreck Larson on Lap 1.
    • Did Bubba flip the bird during his TV interview?
  • Eric’s theory of why exhibition races (All Star/Clash) suck.

All Star Open

  • Ty Gibbs and Michael McDowell have issues
  • Josh Berry wins his way in
  • Gragson gets the fan vote
    • Gragson also pulls a Tim Richmond in the group photo

Heats

  • We got to see wet-weather tires on the Cup cars for the first time. Success?
  • Suarez and Buescher win respective heats to claim front row

Trucks

  • Oh, Kyle Larson won this one too. 

News Discussion: 

Preview: Greatest Day in Racing – Coca-Cola 600

Charlotte Pick: 

Eric: Chris Buescher

James: Kyle Busch

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
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  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
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Podcast: Byron capitalizes on Ross Chastain sideshow at Darlington

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Race Discussion Darlington: 

Cup

Xfinity

  • Larson gets first Darlington win
  • John Hunter wrecks battling with Larson on the last lap
  • Carson Hocevar ran well for his “first” Xfinity start

Trucks

  • Christian Eckes wins 

News Discussion: 

Preview: All Star Weekend at NORTH FREAKING WILKESBORO

  • Racing tonight, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Several Cup drivers are racing late models and/or trucks this week
  • Track was already coming apart today during ASA practice
  • All Star trophy revealed

All Star Pick: 

Eric: Chase Elliott

James: Kevin Harvick

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Twitter
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

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Podcast: Watermelon Punch — Hamlin wrecks Larson, Chastain punches Gragson, Kansas wins

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Race Discussion Kansas Speedway: 

Cup

  • Denny Hamlin wrecks/passes Kyle Larson on the last lap to win
  • Chastain and Gragson tangle on pit road following the race
  • This was a terrific Kansas race. 

Trucks

  • Grant Enfinger gets the victory
  • Kyle Busch struggles with his truck all night long on the way to finishing seventh

News Discussion: 

Darlington Picks: 

Eric: 

James: Erik Jones 

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Twitter
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

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Podcast: The Truex family sweeps Dover, #ThanksRoss

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Race Discussion Truex Speedway: 

Cup

  • MTJ and James Small argue their way to victory. 
  • Ross being Ross
  • Joey’s terrible day gives us a great last restart

Xfinity

  • Ryan Truex Jr. gets his first career win in Xfinity

News Discussion: 

Kansas Picks: 

Eric: Bubba Wallace

James: Tyler Reddick

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Twitter
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

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Podcast: Kyle Busch lucks into Talladega victory lane

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Race Discussion Talladega: 

Cup

  • KFB the superspeedway guru. 
  • Bubba blocks one too many times
  • Preece’s massive hit on Larson
  • Race was somewhat tame

Xfinity

  • Jeb Burton gets Jordan Anderson his first win as an owner.
  • Two big wrecks
  • This race took forever!

News Discussion: 

Dover Picks: 

Eric: Chase Elliott

James: Martin Truex Jr.

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Twitter
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

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Podcast: Kyle Larson finally a winner at Martinsville

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Race Discussion Martinsville: 

Cup

  • Kyle Larson FINALLY gets his Martinsville win. 
  • Passing was almost impossible
    • Let’s talk “quality passes”
  • Chase Elliott makes his return
  • Tire sits on track for 39 seconds (per TJ Majors) before NASCAR throws a caution

Xfinity

  • John Hunter Nemecheck does the coolest burnout ever

Trucks

  • Corey Heim wins rain-shortened race
  • We got to see wet weather tires on an oval for the first time
    • Thoughts? 
  • Carson Hocevar finally penalized for driving like an idiot

News Discussion: 

Talladega Picks: 

Eric: Austin Dillon

James: Brad Keselowski

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Twitter
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

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Podcast: A dirt guy wins the dirt race as Christopher Bell wins Bristol Dirt

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Race Discussion: 

  • A dirt guy does it — Christopher Bell wins the Food City Dirt Race
  • Larson and Preece disagree
    • Larson says repeatedly we shouldn’t be racing NASCAR on dirt
  • Reddick almost wins again
  • Logano struggles — cursed by Eric — and finishes last
  • What did we think of the race?
  • There are rumors this was the last Bristol dirt race
    • Should we race here on concrete twice a year?
    • Should Bristol lose a date?
    • Should we run dirt somewhere else?

Trucks

  • Logano pretty much leads flag to flag to win

News Discussion: 

  • Kaulig doesn’t get their points back
  • Hamlin loses his appeal
  • Cody Ware suspended by NASCAR indefinitely after being charged with assault
  • Team owners “boycott” meeting with NASCAR over negotiations
    • Big questions on the charters
      • Teams want charters to be permanent
      • Jim France wants charters gone?
  • Chicago road closures announced for street race
    • People are not happy
  • Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart named to top 75 drivers list

Martinsville Picks: 

Eric: Martin Truex Jr.

James: Denny Hamlin

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Twitter
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
  • Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

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Podcast: Kyle Larson finally gets his win in Richmond

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Race Discussion: 

  • Byron dominates but gets spun late. 
  • Larson cleans up as luck finally goes his way.
  • Denny wrecks JJ Yeley.
    • Says on podcast he screwed up. Had nothing to gain by wrecking him intentionally

Xfinity

  • Chandler Smith gets first career Xfinity Series victory

Trucks

  • Nick Sanchez dominates, but Carson Hocevar FINALLY gets his first Truck Series victory

News Discussion: 

  • Hendrick loses/wins the appeal. Fines and suspension stay but they get their points back.
  • Kaulig’s appeal will be heard Thursday.
  • Suarez avoids suspension for COTA. $50,000 fine
  • Hamlin’s appeal is Thursday. 

Bristol Dirt Picks: 

Eric: Joey Logano

James: Chase Briscoe

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Black Flags

  • Eric: 
  • James: 

Close show 

  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Twitter
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
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