Show notes:

Recap Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas

• Joey Logano holds off Kevin Harvick for 44 laps or so to win
• This Aero Package, WTF?
• Chase Elliott’s radio issues
  • NASCAR says oopsie
    • https://racer.com/2020/10/19/nascar-officials-unaware-of-elliotts-race-long-radio-issues/
• Kurt Busch blows a motor

Xfinity: 

• Crazy wreck sees Anthony Alfredo flip on a restart

Playoff Points: 

News items:

• Dale Jr. has another baby. Oh, and Amy too. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/15/congrats-to-dale-jr-and-amy-earnhardt/
• Kyle Larson applies to be reinstated to NASCAR
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/16/kyle-larson-talks-to-cbs-this-morning/
  • NASCAR announces that Kyle Larson has been reinstated as of Jan. 1, 2021
    • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/19/nascar-announces-that-kyle-larson-has-been-reinstated/
• Bubba Wallace’s car number will probably be #23 next year
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/17/michael-jordan-denny-hamlin-team-looking-more-likely-to-run-no-23/
• Erik Jones announces he has signed a “multi-year” contract with RPM to drive the 43 Chevrolet
  • http://richardpettymotorsports.com/news/erik-jones-joins-richard-petty-motorsports-to-drive-the-iconic-no-43/
  • Jordan Bianchi has a nice article on The Athletic detailing the whole situation
    • Note: Bianchi reports Jones has an option in his contract to opt out after one year
    • https://theathletic.com/2152559/?source=twittered
• Chase Briscoe will take over the 14 car next season in the Cup Series
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/20/chase-briscoe-to-drive-the-no-14-for-stewart-haas-racing-in-2021/
  • Tony takes a shot at Toyota
    • https://racingnews.co/2020/10/20/tony-stewart-explains-signing-talks-with-kyle-larson/
• Pockrass says Trackhouse will be embedded in RCR and is essentially a third RCR team. 
  • https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1318911828869537792?s=20

Last Race Picks:

Playoff Driver

• Eric: Kevin Harvick +1
• James: Denny Hamlin

Non Playoff Driver

• James: Erik Jones +1
• Eric: Tyler Reddick
• Eric leads 43-34 after 33 races

Next race picks: Autotrader Echopark Automotive 500

Playoff Driver

• James: Kevin Harvick
• Eric: Chase Elliott
• Non Playoff Driver

• Eric: Ryan Blaney
• James: Tyler Reddick

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: Jimmie Johnson’s special scheme at Texas this weekend
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/20/special-scheme-for-jimmie-johnson-at-texas-motor-speedway/
• Eric: Texas Motor Speedway digital program
  • https://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/fan-guide/need-to-know/race-program/?utm_source=tms&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2020fallprogram

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
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Recap Bank of America Roval 400 at the Charlotte ROVAL

• Chase Elliott wins 4th consecutive road course race 
• Thoughts on racing in the rain
• KFB is OUT

Points after the third race of the Round of 12: 

Pos	Driver	Points	Ahead of 5th
1)	#4-Kevin Harvick (9 wins)	4067	+55
2)	#11-Denny Hamlin (7 wins)	4054	+33
3)	#2-Brad Keselowski (4 wins)	4035	+13
4)	#9-Chase Elliott (3 wins)	4027	+5
Bottom 4 eliminated after Martinsville	Behind 4th
5)	#22-Joey Logano (2 wins)	4022	-5
6)	#19-Martin Truex, Jr. (1 win)	4017	-10
7)	#88-Alex Bowman (1 win)	4009	-18
8)	#1-Kurt Busch (1 win)	4006	-21

News items:

• Wood Brothers renew Matt D. for one year. Cindric gets the seat in 2022
  • https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2020/10/08/matt-dibenedetto-to-run-for-woods-in-2021-before-austin-cindric-takes-over/
• Kaulig Racing may move to Cup in 2022
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/12/kaulig-racing-considering-move-to-cup-in-2022/
• Clint Bowyer is out at Stewart-Haas – Will move to the Fox Sports Booth
  • Chase Brisco expected to take the 14
• Bowman will drive the 48 in 2021, making room for Larson in the 88?
• Barstool partnership is on hold
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/09/nascar-pauses-deal-with-barstool-sports/

Last Race Picks:

Playoff Driver

• James: Chase Elliott (Win) +2
• Eric: Kevin Harvick (11)

Non Playoff Driver

• Eric: Ryan Blaney (5)
• James: Jimmie Johnson (13)
• Eric leads 42-33 after 32 races

Next race picks: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas

Playoff Driver

• Eric: Kevin Harvick
• James: Denny Hamlin

Non Playoff Driver

• James: Erik Jones
• Eric: Tyler Reddick

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: 
• Eric: 

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

Recap Yellawood 500 from Talladega Superspeedway

• Denny Hamlin outlives the carnage, gets the win
• Yellow Line Rule rears its ugly head again. 
  • Should the rule be eliminated?
  • What about eliminating it on the last lap?
  • How should NASCAR police it?
    • @nascarman history of the yellow line rule on Twitter
      • https://twitter.com/i/events/964873603492827136?lang=en
  • The rule as written: 
    • 10.8.3 SUPERSPEEDWAY EVENTS/ADDITIONAL IN-RACE VIOLATIONS
    • .a Vehicles must race above the double yellow lines around the entire race track. If in NASCAR’s judgement, the vehicle(s) goes beneath the double yellow lines to improve its position, vehicle(s) will be black-flagged. If in NASCAR’s judgement a vehicle forces another vehicle beneath the double yellow lines (in an effort to stop the advancement/pass) the vehicle may be black-flagged.
    • .b NASCAR defines beneath the double yellow lines as follows: when the vehicle’s left side tires are beneath the left line of the inside double yellow lines that separates the apron from the racing surface while passing another vehicle.

Points after the second race the Round of 12: 

News items:

• Wood Brothers don’t renew Matt D.
  • Still could have a deal in the works to stay in the 21. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/06/matt-dibenedetto-says-wood-brothers-has-until-end-of-the-month-to-renew-his-contract/
• Alex Bowman is the new driver of the 48. 
  • Ally Sponsorship
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/06/alex-bowman-moving-to-the-48-for-hendrick-motorsports-in-2021/
• Justin Marks starts a new Cup Team
  • Trackhouse Racing
  • Daniel Suarez will be the driver
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/10/07/daniel-suarez-to-drive-for-trackhouse-racing/
  • JTG May loose Charter
• Hailie Deegan will make Trucks debut at Kansas

Last Race Picks:

Playoff Driver

• Eric: Brad Keselowski (18th)
• James: Joey Logano (26th)

Non Playoff Driver

• James: Ryan Blaney (25th)
• Eric: Matt Dibenedetto (21st)
• Eric leads 41-31 after 31 races

Next race picks: Bank of America Roval 400

Playoff Driver

• James: Chase Elliott
• Eric: Kevin Harvick

Non Playoff Driver

• Eric: Ryan Blaney
• James: Jimmie Johnson

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: 
• Eric: 

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: Bank of America 400

The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL

The Date: Sunday, October 11

The Time: 2 p.m. ET

TV: NBC, 2:30 p.m. ET

Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 252.88 miles (109 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 25),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 50), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 109)

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL

The Date: Saturday, October 10

The Time: 3 p.m. ET

TV: NBC, 3:30 p.m. ET

Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 155.44 miles (67 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 67)

Recap South Point 400 from Las Vegas Motor Speedway

• Kurt Busch wins on his home track finally
  • 32nd Victory in 715 Cup Series races

Points after the first race the Round of 12: 

News items:

• NASCAR releases the 2021 Cup Series Schedule

• Homestead moves to the second race of the season, behind the Daytona 500
• March 28 – Bristol DIRT
• May 9, Mothers Day, Darlington second date
• May 23 – Circuit of the Americas – New track for 2021
• June 13 – All Star race at Texas Motor Speedway
• June 20 – Nashville SuperSpeedway – New track for 2021
• June 26-27 – Pocono Doubleheader – Only 2021 doubleheader
• July 4 – Road America – New track for 2021
• July 11 – Second date for Atlanta
• 2 weeks off for the Olympics
• Aug 15 – Indianapolis Road Course – Replaces the Brickyard 400 – New(ish) track for 2021
• Aug. 22 – Michigan’s only Cup race for 2021. Will not have a truck race
• Playoffs remain the same for 2021 with the exception of a Texas/Kansas swap in the Round of 8. 
• Chicagoland off the schedule
• Kentucky off the schedule
• 2021 Rules Released
  • Essentially the same as this year
  • Darlington and Nashville races will be run with the 750hp low downforce package
  • 23 of 36 races will be low downforce 750hp races
• Indycar also released its 2021 schedule Thursday
  • Doubleheaders in Texas and Detroit
  • Only four oval races for a series that began as an oval-only series. Two at Texas, one at Indy and one at Gateway
  • No race in Iowa — seems to help confirm that Iowa is dead
  • Two races on Indy road course
  • Only new track is Nashville Street Course
  • https://www.indycar.com/news/2020/10/10-01-2021-Schedule-Release
• Kyle Larson looking to return to NASCAR (duh)
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/09/29/kyle-larson-looking-for-return-to-nascar/
• 2021 could be final year for Kurt Busch
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/09/29/kurt-busch-says-2021-could-be-his-final-year-of-competition/
• Chad Knaus leaving crew chief duties, promoted at Hendrick, as is Jeff Andrews
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/09/29/chad-knaus-and-jeff-andrews-take-new-positions-at-hendrick-motorsports/

Last Race Picks:

Playoff Driver

• James: Kevin Harvick
• Eric: Brad Keselowski

Non Playoff Driver

• Eric: Matt Dibenedetto
• James: Jimmie Johnson
• Eric leads 39-31 after 30 races

Next race picks: Yellawood 500 from Talladega Superspeedway

Playoff Driver

• Eric: Brad Keselowski
• James: Joey Logano

Non Playoff Driver

• James: Ryan Blaney
• Eric: Matt Dibenedetto

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: 
• Eric: 

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