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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Tyler Reddick throws back to Jeff Burton
- Kevin Harvick throws back to 1997
- Ryan Newman throws back to his USAC Silver Crown days
- Austin Dillon throws back to Junior Johnson
- Jimmie Johnson throws back to 7-Timers, Richard Petty and Dale Sr.
- Josh Bilicki throws back to Tommy Baldwin Sr.
- Brad Keselowski throws back to Brad Keselowski
- The other Hendrick drivers will all honor Jimmie Johnson with their schemes
- Daniel Suarez is throwing it back to … Daniel Suarez a year ago
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
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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
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