Podcast: Is Michael McDowell’s Indy win an ‘underdog’ victory?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 13: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Horizon Hobby Ford, celebrates with a burnout in front of his crew and family after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

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Race Discussion: Indianapolis

Cup: Verizon 200 at the Brickyard

  • Michael McDowell locks himself into the playoffs with a victory
  • Chase Elliott comes up one spot short
  • Only two cautions (?) in the race
  • Suarez has trouble in the pits
  • Van Gisbergen is HUMAN — Finishes 10th
    • Still a top-10 finish though

Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Pennzoil 150 presented by Advance Auto Parts

  • Ty Gibbs with the win

Craftsman Trucks: TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

  • Ty Majeski with the statement win
  • Lane Riggs finishes third!
  • Shane Van Gisbergen finishes 19th in his first NASCAR oval race

News Discussion: 

SRX Corner: 

  • Tony Stewart is back on top
  • Half the field wrecks early

Preview: Watkins Glen

Eric: Tyler Reddick

James: Daniel Suarez

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

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Black Flags

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