The SuperSpeedway Podcast · 168 — Hamlin and Harvick split another double header at Dover

Show notes:

Recap Twin Drydene 311s

• Saturday
  • Hamlin holds off Truex for win number 6 on the season
  • Kurt Busch wrecks early
  • William Byron out to lunch – Gets snippy with Chad
• Sunday
  • Harvick wins the 700th Cup race for Ford, win number 7 on the season and clinches the Regular season title.
    • Harvick has led 400 more laps than anyone else – 6.2 average finish on the season and has the record for playoff points at this point of the season – 42+The regular season bonus
    • Will we see two 10+ win drivers? 
  • Chase out early
  • Jimmie’s 2-tire gamble pays off and Byron recovers

News items:

• Indianapolis 500

• Steve Phelps Elected to NASCAR’s board of directors 
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/08/25/nascar-president-steve-phelps-named-to-board-of-directors/?linkId=100000014351279
• Cory Lajoie and GoFas agree to part ways after 2020
  • Where does he go?
• Darlington finds a Southern 500 a sponsor – Cook Out Southern 500
• DBC says Eldora Speedway has unfollowed all the NASCAR corporate accounts. 
• Kyle Larson

The Playoff Bubble (From Jayski)

Last Race Picks:

• Eric: Martin Truex Jr. +1 (Sunday)
• James: Denny Hamlin +2 (Saturday Winner)

Dark Horse

• James: William Byron +1 (Sunday)
• Eric: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. +1 (Saturday)
• Eric leads 33-26 after 24 races

Next race picks: 

Coke Zero 400 from Daytona

• James: Denny Hamlin
• Eric: Erik Jones

Dark Horse

• Eric: Corey LaJoie
• James: Michael McDowell

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: Brock Beard – YouTube
• Eric: Dale Jr. Download – Spire Motorsports 
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfc8BGXuUb4

Close show 

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Podcasts will be found on there as well. 
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The SuperSpeedway Podcast · 167 — Elliott wins third road course in a row at Daytona

Show notes:

Recap Go Bowling 235 at Daytona International Speedway Road Course

• Chase Elliott dominates to win his eighth career Cup Series victory
  • Second victory in 2020
  • Becomes the sixth driver in Cup Series history to win three or more consecutive road course races. 
    • Joins Tony Stewart (three consecutive wins: 2004-2005), Jeff Gordon (six: 1997-2000), Rusty Wallace (three: 1987-1988), Tim Richmond (three: 1986-1987), David Pearson (three: 1976-1977).
• Truex throws it away with speeding penalty
• Kyle Busch has another terrible day. Finishes 37th
• Austin Dillon sits out due to COVID positive test
  • Kaz Grala finishes seventh filling in
  • Dillon said he called Dale Jr. to be his backup because he thought it would be cool to see him drive the #3 car. Jr. Turned him down. Jr. said he’s had a few calls on the Download.
• Joey Logano pushes Bowman into Bubba on last lap. TJ Majors and Freddie Kraft disagree on Door Bumper Clear – 11-minute clip on Dirty Mo Media’s YouTube
• AUDIO (1:37): DBC Clip
• What did we think of the road course? Should it be a regular? If so, replace a Daytona Superspeedway race, or have a third date at Daytona?

News items:

• Austin Dillon has COVID
  • But he’s back
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/20/austin-dillon-medically-cleared-to-return-to-racing-at-dover-international-speedway/
• Adam Stern says teams are asking NASCAR for “a significant number” of one-day shows next season. 
  • Eddie Gossage says no. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/teams-reportedly-want-more-one-day-shows-next-season/
• Matty D. will make his 200th start this weekend at Dover
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/matt-dibenedetto-set-to-make-200th-cup-start-at-dover/
• Per the request of several drivers (Kyle Busch was one), NASCAR will allow teams to remove a portion of their right side window this weekend at Dover
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/nascar-allowing-teams-to-remove-a-portion-of-right-side-windows/
• Jimmie Johnson was on the Dale Jr. Podcast this week. Was asked if he would consider making next year his last season. 
  • Said he is working on sponsorship to run the entire Indycar road and street course portion of the schedule next year. 
  • Also said he would be willing to sign a two-year contract with a team to include the 2022 Indy 500. 
  • Also plans to run other series, sports car, off road trucks, Cup. Seemed interested in the #8 Xfinity car too. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/jimmie-johnson-interested-in-full-indycar-road-street-schedule-next-season/
• Larson wants to come back. 
  • Tells AP he was ignorant and immature. 
  • NASCAR confirms Larson has asked about being reinstated. Still indefinitely suspended. 
  • Tony Stewart says “it’s a mistake” that NASCAR hasn’t allowed Larson back in yet. 
  • AUDIO (1:29): Tony Stewart talks to Danielle Trotta on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/tony-stewart-comments-on-14-car-kyle-larson/

Throwback Paint Schemes

• It’s that time of the year again. We’ve got throwback schemes coming out like crazy. 
  • Joey Logano pays tribute to Bobby Allison
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/14/joey-loganos-darlington-throwback-to-honor-bobby-allison/
  • Tyler Reddick throws back to Jeff Burton
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/17/tyler-reddick-to-honor-jeff-burton-with-darlington-throwback-scheme/
  • Kevin Harvick throws back to 1997
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/17/kevin-harvick-throwing-back-to-1997-for-darlington/
  • Ryan Newman throws back to his USAC Silver Crown days
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/18/oscar-mayer-roush-fenway-unveil-newman-darlington-throwback/
  • Austin Dillon throws back to Junior Johnson
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/18/richard-childress-racing-unveils-austin-dillons-darlington-throwback-in-honor-of-junior-johnson/
  • Jimmie Johnson throws back to 7-Timers, Richard Petty and Dale Sr.
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/jimmie-johnsons-darlington-throwback-honoring-richard-petty-and-dale-earnhardt/
  • Josh Bilicki throws back to Tommy Baldwin Sr.
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/josh-bilicki-to-drive-tommy-baldwin-throwback-at-darlington/
  • Brad Keselowski throws back to Brad Keselowski
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/19/brad-keselowski-releases-darlington-throwback-scheme/
  • The other Hendrick drivers will all honor Jimmie Johnson with their schemes
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/20/hendrick-drivers-to-honor-jimmie-johnson-with-darlington-schemes/
  • Daniel Suarez is throwing it back to … Daniel Suarez a year ago
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/20/arris-throwback-scheme-for-daniel-suarez-at-darlington/

Last Race Picks:

• James: Kyle Busch
• Eric: Chase Elliott +2pts

Dark Horse

• Eric: Tyler Reddick
• James: Michael McDowell
• Eric leads 31-23 after 24 races

Next race picks: 

Twin Drydene 311s from Dover International Speedway

• Eric: Martin Truex Jr. 
• James: Denny Hamlin

Dark Horse

• James: William Byron
• Eric: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: GoPro Motorplex: https://www.facebook.com/GoProMotorplex/photos/a.258536414178813/3477420132290409/?type=3
• Eric: Behrend Speedway and Brex 

Close show 

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Podcasts will be found on there as well. 
• Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Soundcloud
• Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/thesuperspeedway

NASCAR Cup Series

Next Race: Drydene 311 (1)

The Place: Dover International Speedway

The Date: Saturday, August 22

The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

TV: NBCSN, 4 p.m. ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 311 miles (311 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 70),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 185), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 311)

NASCAR Cup Series

Next Race: Drydene 311 (2)

The Place: Dover International Speedway

The Date: Sunday, August 23

The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

TV: NBCSN, 4 p.m. ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 311 miles (311 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 70),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 185), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 311)

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: Drydene 200 (1)

The Place: Dover International Speedway

The Date: Saturday, August 22

The Time: 12 p.m. ET

TV: NBCSN, 12:30 p.m. ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 200 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: Drydene 200 (2)

The Place: Dover International Speedway

The Date: Sunday, August 23

The Time: 12 p.m. ET

TV: NBCSN, 1 p.m. ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 200 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)

NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series

Next Race: KDI Office Technology 200

The Place: Dover International Speedway

The Date: Friday, August 21

The Time: 5 p.m. ET

TV: FS1, 4:30 p.m. ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 200 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)

ARCA Menards Series East

Next Race: General Tire 125

The Place: Dover International Speedway

The Date: Friday, August 21

The Time: 2 p.m. ET

TV: Streamed live on NBC Gold TrackPass

The SuperSpeedway Podcast · 166 — Kevin Harvick sweeps Michigan double header

Show notes:

Recap FireKeepers Casino 400 (312) AND Consumers Energy 400 (312)

• Kevin Harvick is unstoppable at MIS
• Saturday’s race got a little crazy
• Harvick hits/doesn’t hit Kyle Busch, KFB hits/doesn’t hit the wall
• Brad takes out Blaney on Sunday
• What did we think of the races?
  • Length? 
  • Sunday’s race was just over two hours
  • Has the track FINALLY aged enough?
• Choose Cone — win or lose?
• Eric was there Saturday – what was the experience like?

News items:

• Got a slew of announcements AFTER we recorded last week: 
  • NASCAR releases rest of the 2020 schedule
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/06/nascar-announces-final-installment-of-2020-schedule/
  • NASCAR announces new lineup procedure and choose cone rule
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/06/nascar-announced-changes-to-lineup-procedure-for-playoff-races-implementation-of-choose-rule-for-most-races/
• Darlington will have fans, but reduced capacity
  • Must wear masks
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/10/darlington-raceway-will-be-allowed-to-host-fans/

Silly Season Updates: 

• Erik Jones is out of the 20 car at the end of the season
  • Is there any scenario other than him taking over the 48 car? 
    • Larry Mac said today, “no”
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/06/erik-jones-says-hes-had-contract-talks-with-joe-gibbs-racing/
• Tyler Reddick is returning to RCR in 2021
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/07/tyler-reddick-will-return-to-richard-childress-racing-in-2021/
• Bubba already owns part of RPM, outs Ganassi’s offer
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/09/bubba-wallace-finishes-ninth-at-michigan-saturday-says-team-has-a-big-deal-on-the-line/
• Spire confirmed as buyer of LFR
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/11/leavine-family-racing-interested-in-selling/
• Christopher Bell officially to the 20 in 2021
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/11/christopher-bell-joining-joe-gibbs-racing-in-2021-to-drive-the-20/

Last Race Picks:

• Eric: Kevin Harvick +4pts (two wins)
• James: Denny Hamlin

Dark Horse

• James: Tyler Reddick
• Eric: Christopher Bell +2pts
• Eric leads 29-22 after 22 races

Next race picks

Go Bowling 235 at Daytona International Speedway Road Course

• James: Kyle Busch
• Eric: Chase Elliott

Dark Horse

• Eric: Tyler Reddick
• James: Michael McDowell

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: 
• Eric: The Scene Vault Podcast, Lapped Traffic Podcast

Close show 

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Podcasts will be found on there as well. 
• Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Soundcloud

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The SuperSpeedway Podcast · 165 — Brad Keselowski wins New Hampshire, new contract

Show notes:

Recap Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire

• Brad Keslowski gets win number 3 on the year
• New Hampshire delivers again
  • 750HP package? 
  • PJ1? 
• Kyle Busch continues to struggle – Tire issues.
  • Has never gone 20 races into a season without a win since joining Gibbs
• Winners/Losers

News items:

• No coronavirus outbreaks after All Star race
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/03/no-local-covid-19-clusters-identified-after-bristol-all-star-race/
• Watkins Glen expects to be on 2021 NASCAR schedule
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/04/watkins-glen-expects-to-be-on-2021-nascar-schedule/
• Jimmie Johnson is getting a nature trail in Michigan
  • Nature trail in Graves Family Campground at MIS will become the Jimmie Johnson Nature Trail.
• Indy 500 will run without fans

Silly Season Updates: 

• Brad Keselowski signs extension to stay with Team Penske
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/03/team-penske-brad-keselowski-extend-contract/
• Bubba Wallace has become a top free agent. 
  • RPM has offered him partial ownership of the team to stay
  • Chip Ganassi Racing is another potential option
  • Has also been mentioned for the 48
  • RPM says it has recently been approached by three drivers asking about the ride, including a current star, but their focus is on keeping Bubba
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/03/bubba-wallace-to-chip-ganassi-racing/
• Levine Family Racing has been sold
  • Will compete the rest of the year
  • Where does Christopher Bell go? 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/08/04/leavine-family-racing-interested-in-selling/

Last Race Picks:

• James: Denny Hamlin

• Eric: Kevin Harvick

Dark Horse

• Eric: Tyler Reddick

• James: Christopher Bell
• Eric leads 23-22 after 20 races

Next race picks

Michigan FireKeepers Casino 312 and Consumers Energy 312

• Eric: Kevin Harvick
• James: Denny Hamlin

Dark Horse

• James: Tyler Reddick
• Eric: Christopher Bell

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: 
• Eric: MIS

Close show 

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Podcasts will be found on there as well. 
• Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Soundcloud

Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/thesuperspeedway