Podcast #39 — The Championship 4 is Set

    • Recap of the Can-Am 500K at Phoenix Raceway
      • Could be last win of his Cup career
      • Matt Kenseth gets the win

 

  • Audio (1:45): Matt cracks a bunch of jokes in post-race press conference

 

      • Passes Chase Elliott to make it happen, knocks Chase out of the Championship four
    • Brad Keselowski is the fourth to get in and race for the championship
    • Chase gets his revenge
      • Good for Chase?
      • Denny’s mistakes (Eric)
      • Talk on Twitter: if you’re OK with what Chase did, have to be OK with what Denny did. True?
      • Are they even?
        • Do we see any more at Homestead?
    • Jimmie Johnson Struggles again
      • Are changes needed on this team?
    • Winners and Losers?
    • Is Phoenix the new Richmond?
      • All three races were wild. All three started calm and ended crazy.
  • Silly Season:
    • No contract yet for Kurt Busch.
      • Expected to happen?
    • What happens to the 27 car/team?
    • Does not look like Danica will be going to Roush.
  • Ford Championship Weekend
    • 12 drivers eligible for three championships this weekend.
    • Trucks:
      • Johnny Sauter: This year: 4 wins, 12 top 5s, 18 top 10s, Av. Finish 6.5
      • Austin Cindric: This year: 1 wins, 7 top 5s, 15 top 10s, Av. Finish 10.5
      • Matt Crafton: This year: 1 wins, 5 top 5s, 15 top 10s, Av. Finish 9.5
      • Christopher Bell: This year: 5 wins, 14 top 5s, 20 top 10s, Av. Finish 5.9
      • Who is your pick?
        • James: Johnny Sauter
        • Eric: Christopher Bell
    • Xfinity:
      • William Byron: This year: 4 wins, 11 top 5s, 21 top 10s, Av. Finish 10.6
      • Elliott Sadler: This year: 0 wins, 12 top 5s, 24 top 10s, Av. Finish 9.4
      • Justin Algaier: This year: 2 wins, 10 top 5s, 17 top 10s, Av. Finish 13.1
      • Daniel Hemric: This year: 0 wins, 5 top 5s, 16 top 10s, Av. Finish 12.5
      • Who is your pick?
        • James: William Byron
        • Eric: William Byron
    • Cup:
      • Martin Truex Jr.: This year: 7 wins, 18 top 5s, 25 top 10s, Av. Finish 9.7
      • Kyle Busch: This year: 5 wins, 13 top 5s, 21 top 10s, Av. Finish 11.8
      • Kevin Harvick: This year: 2 wins, 13 top 5s, 22 top 10s, Av. Finish 11.3
      • Brad Keselowski: This year: 3 wins, 15 top 5s, 20 top 10s, Av. Finish 12.6
      • Who is your pick?
        • James: Kevin Harvick
        • Eric: Kyle Busch
  • Ford 400:
    • James’ Pick: Kevin Harvick
    • Eric’s Pick: Kyle Busch
  • Shoutouts 

Close show

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