Show notes:

Recap: FanShield 500 @ Phoenix Raceway

• Joey Logano becomes first two-race winner of 2020
• Ryan Blaney caught up in wreck, finishes second from last
• Martin Truex Jr’s frustration continues
• Tyler Reddick has strong run, poor finish

News items

• Ryan Blaney signs extension
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/06/ryan-blaney-signs-contract-extension-with-team-penske/

• Clint Bowyer is the next to test the Next-Gen car at Atlanta
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/10/clint-bowyer-to-test-next-gen-car-at-atlanta-motor-speedway/
• Ryan Newman went on the Today Show to talk about his Daytona wreck
  • Why did he choose the Today Show? 
  • Newman was unconscious at one point
  • Suffered a “bruised brain.”
  • Will be back “as soon as possible.”
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/11/ryan-newman-to-appear-on-the-today-show-wednesday-morning/
• NASCAR announced changes this week at the track due to coronavirus fears
  • Driver and crew chief meetings will be held in open air locations and restricted to drivers, crew chiefs, team owners, select officials and dignitaries. 
  • Media availability at the track will be press conferences instead of huddles. Full-field availability will continue but with a 6-foot buffer.
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/11/nascar-announces-at-track-changes-due-to-coronavirus/
• This weekend is the first “Bounty Race” in the truck series. 
  • Will Kyle Busch be beaten, or will he finish the season with 11 in a row? 
  • Who has the best chance of beating Kyle? 
  • Rodney Childers said on Sirius this was about respect for Kyle from Harvick, that he was basically saying to the Cup drivers, if you think it’s so easy, beat him. 

Preview: 

• Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 @ Atlanta Motor Speedway
  • This will be the FIRST race at Atlanta with this aero package. Last year we did not have aero ducts

• Last week’s picks

• • Eric: Kevin Harvick
  • James: Kyle Busch

Dark Horse

• • James: William Byron
  • Eric: Daniel Suarez
  • Tied 4-4 after four races. 

• This week’s picks
  • James: Brad Keselowski
  • Eric: Kevin Harvick

Dark Horse

• • Eric: Matt DiBenedetto
  • James: William Byron

Fantasy League Update

Shoutouts if any

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