Recap of the Southern 500 at Darlington

• Hamlin Wins – Almost gives it away!
  • We now know the win was encumbered
    • What does this mean?
    • Loss of 25 Driver/Owner Points
    • Mike Wheeler is gone for 2 races, including the start of the Playoffs
• Truex another strong showing without a win
  • James theory about not closing races keeps him from wanting to take Truex for Homestead
• An abrasive track surface makes for tire wear and more passing. Who would have thought?
• Richard Petty gets the black flag

Random discussion:

• Suarez loses Subway after NBC segment with Dunkin Donuts
  • Our thoughts
• Austin Cindric vs Kaz Grala finish at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park
  • Was Austin in the right or the wrong?

Silly Season Discussion

• Ty Dillon and Germain ink a multi-year Extension with Germain
• Richard Petty Motorsports does not plan to merge with anyone: http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2017/09/05/richard-petty-motorsports-says-no-plans-to-merge-in-2018-while-moving-into-new-location/

Playoff Picture heading into Richmond

• It’s cut and dry. Guys just have to win.
• Will the race be crazy? What do we think
• Who has the best chance to win?
  • Bowyer – 91
  • Jones – 123
  • Logano – 129
  • Dale Jr. -303

Preview the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond

• Perhaps our preview will go with the Playoff discussion???
• Picks:
  • James: Kevin Harvick. Dark Horse: Trevor Bayne
  • Eric: Denny Hamlin. Dark Horse: Jamie McMurray

Fun announcements for the Playoffs

• We will be doing a fantasy draft!
  • Eric and James will each pick 8 playoff drivers.
  • The total points earned by a driver will contribute to the team’s total.
  • Most points earned wins.

Bracket Challenge

• Eric and James will fill out a bracket for all 10 races.
• Each correct pick is worth 10 points per round for the first three rounds.
• Each correct Homestead Pick is worth 15 points.
• Pick the Champion and you get 20 points.
• Most points win.

– Our listeners can join the fun!

– Make your picks and play along with us.

– Share your picks on our Facebook page