Podcast: Byron dominates Martinsville, Larson nearly clinches title

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Show notes:

Recap: Martinsville

Cup: Xfinity 500

  • William Byron gets one on the board
  • Crew chiefs overthinking strategy with championship on the line
  • Bell gives up a great opportunity with penalty and gets wiped out by Joey
  • Hocevar has a day
    • Spire has suspended Hocevar for Homestead
    • Justin Haley will fill in
    • NASCAR fines Hocevar $100,000 and 25 points
  • Berry break checks Blaney
    • Berry is fined $50,000 and 25 points

BREAK

O’Reilly: National Debt Relief 250

  • Great day for JRM
  • Carson gets back to victory lane and Allgaier finally takes advantage of an opportunity.

Trucks: Black’s Tire 200

  • Chandler Smith gets the win
  • It’s now down to 2 for the championship

Discussion Topics

  • Dodge is back
    • Kaulig will field Dodges in the Cup Series in 2027
  • Matt Crafton will drive the 66 truck for Thorsport this weekend at Homestead
  • Stern reports more private equity is looking to invest in teams
    • Backs up what Brad Keselowski said last week.
  • Speaking of Brad – He is now allowed to seek other driving opportunities.
  • Daniel Hemrick and Christian Eckes will return to Bill McAnally Racing in 2027

BREAK

Checkered flags and black flags

Preview: Homestead

  • Weekend Schedule (times are ET):
    • Craftsman Truck Series: Truck Series Championship Race, Friday, 7:30 p.m., FS1
    • O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race, Saturday, 5 p.m., CW
    • Cup Series: NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, Sunday, 3 p.m., NBC and Peacock
  • Cup Picks
    • James: Tyler Reddick
    • Eric: Denny Hamlin

Fantasy League

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