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Race Discussion: Richmond

Cup: 

• RFK returns to victory lane with Chris Buescher win
  • Brad was strong all day too
• Only one natural caution all day
• AJ Allmendinger misses practice/qualifying while racing for the bubble to race the Xfinity race in Road America
• Ty Gibbs’ crew sets NASCAR record for 4-tire pit stop
  • 8.54 seconds
  • https://twitter.com/JoeGibbsRacing/status/1686022339614453762

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

Xfinity: (Road America)

• Sam Mayer gets his first Xfinity win
• Justin Allgaier throws another one away

Trucks

• Carson Hocevar becomes first to three victories in the truck series
• Speeding penalty ends Ty Majeski’s day

News Discussion: 

• Xfinity Series moving to CW in 2025
• Almirola has 30-60 days left to tell SHR what he’s doing next season
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/07/31/aric-almirola-needs-to-decide-2024-plans-soon/
• More info on Andretti coming to NASCAR?
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/07/31/andretti-autosport-considering-nascar-involvement/

SRX Corner: 

• KFB wins in his debut
• PAUL TRACY SUSPENDED!
• Berlin is next. James and I will be there.
  • Meeting up with Brandon Croud from Lapped Traffic down there as well
  • Will have a Tweetup announced before Thursday

Preview: Michigan

• Eric will be there

Michigan Pick: 

Eric: Kevin Harvick

James: Bubba Wallace

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

• Where can we be found on social media?
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• Eric @eyoungbm on Threads and @TSuperspeedway on X
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Race Discussion Pocono

Cup: Highpoint.com 400

• Hamlin wins
• Denny roughs up Larson, Larson is “pissed.”
• NASCAR holds the caution before throwing it after the white flag rather than have an overtime finish
• Joey Logano throws a fit after his car is towed back following spin. 
• Austin Dillon and Tyler Reddick tangle
  • Dillon with the helmet throw

Xfinity: 

• Austin Hill sneaks another one
• Another great JRM run spoiled at the end
  • Berry dominates but hits the wall after contact with Sam Mayer
  • Allgaier hits everything

Trucks

• Kyle Busch gets win 100 for KBM
• Last lap move on Corey Heim for the win
  • Heim was unhappy in the moment but said postrace that he would have done the same thing. 

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

News Discussion: 

• Justin Haley moving to Rick Ware Racing next season
• Shane Van Gisbergen is coming back
  • Will race at the Indy roadcourse for Trackhouse

SRX Corner: 

• Ryan Newman saves his stuff, gets the win
• BRAKES!

Preview: Richmond

Richmond Pick: 

Eric: Ross Chastain

James: William Byron

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

• Where can we be found on social media?
• James @jameskuch on Threads and Twitter (X?)
• Eric @eyoungbm on Threads and @TSuperspeedway on Twitter (X?)
• Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway

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Race Discussion Loudon

Cup: Crayon 301

• Martin Truex Jr. with another butt whooping
  • Truex still non-committal about next season
• Race postponed until Monday
• Why did Bowman get to restart 14th after being involved in a caution?

Xfinity: Ambetter Health 200

• John Hunter gets another W 

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

News Discussion: 

• NASCAR planning to crack down on restarts?
  • https://racer.com/2023/07/18/nascar-to-issue-stern-communication-about-cleaning-up-restarts/
• This weekend’s IndyCar race from Toronto was exclusively streamed on Peacock
  • Thoughts?

SRX Corner: 

• Denny Hamlin wins rain-shortened Round 1
• Thunder Road replaced with Stafford 2 this Thursday

Preview: Pocono

• Only select 200-level tickets remain available for Sunday’s Highpoint.com 400 at Pocono Raceway
  • https://twitter.com/PoconoRaceway/status/1681366627592306711

Pocono Pick: 

Eric: Alex Bowman

James: Ty Gibbs

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

• Where can we be found on social media?
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Race Discussion Atlanta

Cup: Quaker State 400

• William Byron wins a rain shortened thriller
• Should NASCAR call all races this way? 
• Has Atlanta aged to perfection right now?
• Sunday Night racing?
• Eric’s weekend experience

Xfinity: Alsco Uniforms 250

• John Hunter takes the win
• Austin Hill upset at lack of help

O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at Mid-Ohio

• Corey Heim wins a caution-fest 

News Discussion: 

• Corey LaJoie close to multi-year contract extension
• Busch to sponsor Ross Chastain starting in 2024
• Johnson, Knaus, Donnie Allison added to Hall of Fame nominees
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/07/12/nascar-announces-nominees-for-nascar-hall-of-fame-class-of-2024/

SRX Corner: 

• SRX season starts tomorrow night at Stafford

Preview: Loudon

New Hampshire Pick: 

Eric: Austin Cindric

James: Christopher Bell

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: Arca Sean Hingorani
  • https://www.on3.com/pro/news/arca-driver-wipes-out-teammate-final-laps-race-receives-backlash-dean-thompson-sean-hingorani-mid-ohio-venturini/ 

Close show 

• Where can we be found on social media?
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Race Discussion Chicago Street Course

Cup: Grant Park 220

• Shane Van Gisbergen wins in his first start ever
• Race starts under wet weather rules
• Restart zone
• Single-file restarts
• Success?

Xfinity: The Loop 121

• Cole Custer leads every lap to win
• Lightning postpones race to Sunday morning two laps short of halfway
• Rain forces cancellation Sunday morning.

News Discussion: 

• NASCAR still planning three-year deal with Chicago
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/06/30/nascar-still-planning-for-three-year-deal-on-chicago-street-course/

Preview: Atlanta Motor Speedway/Mid-Ohio

Atlanta Pick: 

Eric: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 

James: Austin Dillon

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

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Race Discussion Nashville

Cup: 

• Ross Chastain is BACK!
• Blaney has hard hit on concrete
• Spectacular three-wide battle to start Stage 2

Xfinity: 

• AJ Allmendinger gets the win
• Lots of wrecks to start this race
• Sheldon Creed docked 25 points and $25,000 for intentionally wrecking Sammy Smith.

Trucks: 

• Carson Hocevar back to victory lane

News Discussion: 

• Jimmie Johnson has withdrawn from this weekend’s race at Chicago.

• Josh Berry will replace Kevin Harvick in the 4 car next year
  • Tony Stewart has some spicy quotes
  • Anheiser Busch still expected to go to Trackhouse
• Carl Edwards definitely may or may not be interested in running a one-off race in the future
• There’s a new NASCAR game coming to consoles this year!!!
  • No, not THAT NASCAR game
  • NASCAR Arcade Rush
• Joe Gibbs sells minority interest in JGR
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/06/20/joe-gibbs-racing-sells-minority-stake-in-team/

Preview: Chicago Street Course

Chicago Pick: 

Eric: Michael McDowell

James: Jenson Button

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

• Where can we be found on social media?
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Race Discussion Sonoma

Cup: 

• Truex wins like Truex does
• JGR making up ground
• Hamlin takes himself out
• Stage cautions? 

Xfinity: 

• Almirola forces Larson to make a mistake to get the win. 

News Discussion: 

• Garage 56 LeMans entry finishes 24 hour race
  • Became a very popular deal in Europe
  • Any takeaways? 
• Chase Briscoe part
• 2024 Schedule Update
  • Montreal could host the Cup Series?
  • North Wilksboro could replace Bristol Dirt?
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/06/13/some-2024-schedule-planning-underway/?fbclid=IwAR0bLfh-IFJ4IHUb9JlD7fXMXLdIG1YgbSTM5hRh4mSfhEVF53mNB-_rkfc 
• The Jags taking over Daytona?
  • https://twitter.com/FOS/status/1668277609078173702?s=20 

Preview: Nashville and Break

• NBC takes the reins

Nashville Pick: 

Eric: William Byron

James: Ryan Blaney

Fantasy Update: James

AUDIO MESSAGE: Green Eggs and Hamlin

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

• Where can we be found on social media?
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Race Discussion World-Wide Technology Raceway/Portland International Raceway

Cup: Enjoy Illinois 300

• Kyle Busch gets third win of the season
  • Safe to say this was a good move for KFB?
  • RC had some great things to say about Kyle post-race
• Austin Dillon wants Austin Cindric suspended
• Brake issues
• Carson Hocevar outruns Corey LaJoie in his own equipment
• Erik Jones’ pit crew member injured on pit road but not hit by a car.
  • Update: https://www.jayski.com/2023/06/05/injured-pit-crew-member-released-from-hospital-sunday-night/

Xfinity: Pacific Office Automation 147

• Cole Custer is a winner again
• Sheldon Creed and Justin Allgaier dominate

Trucks: Toyota 200

• Grant Enfinger wins

News Discussion: 

• Garage 56 car is loud and fast

Silly Season is here: https://theathletic.com/4570633/2023/06/01/nascar-free-agency-stewart-haas/

• FedEx is close to an extension with JGR
  • Denny expected to re-sign
• Truex is expected to run another year at JGR
• Rumors swirling that Aric Almirola will be done at the end of the year.
  • Possible replacements? Harrison Burton, Todd Gilliland, Riley Herbst, Erik Jones, Corey LaJoie, Ty Majeski, Michael McDowell, Chandler Smith, Sammy Smith, Zane Smith and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
  • Zane Smith seems to be at the top of the list
    • Would need to buy out his contract at Front Row
    • Michael McDowell appears to be the backup plan
• Josh Berry is pretty much expected to replace Kevin Harvick
• Corey LaJoie
  • Kind of disappointed in Chase’s car this weekend. Really seemed like it was an audition and it didn’t go well. 
• Harrison Burton – Could LaJoie go here if Burton is sent packing? Burton has improved as of late.
• Justin Haley
  • Still hasn’t re-signed with Kaulig. Kaulig likes him but needs sponsorship
• Carson Hocevar is opening eyes the last few weeks and might hit someone’s short list very quickly. 

Preview: Sonoma

Sonoma Pick: 

Eric: Daniel Suarez

James: Chase Elliott

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

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Race Discussion Charlotte Motor Speedway: 

Cup: Coca-Cola 600

• Ryan Blaney FINALLY wins again
  • Ends a 59-race winless streak
• Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin get together
• Aric Almirola and Bubba Wallace were mad at each other
• Dale Jr. asks Twitter if we should put the Roval on ice while the 1.5 mile racing is so good.

Xfinity: Alsco 300

• Justin Allgaier wins the 48 Hours of Charlotte
  • Snaps a 26-race winless streak

Trucks

• Ben Rhodes snaps a 27-race winless streak to take the win at Charlotte

News Discussion: 

• Chase Elliott Suspended
  • Corey LaJoie takes over this week. Carson Hocavar
• Joseph Newgarden wins first Indianapolis 500
  • Indycar pulls a NASCAR and restarts the race with one lap to go. 

Preview: World Wide Technology Raceway/Portland

WWTR Pick: 

Eric: Ryan Blaney

James: Corey Lajoie

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

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Race Discussion All Star Race at North Wilkesboro: 

All Star Race

• The Kyle Larson show
• Bubba says best way to have a better shot next season if the All Star Race is here is to wreck Larson on Lap 1.
  • Did Bubba flip the bird during his TV interview?
• Eric’s theory of why exhibition races (All Star/Clash) suck.

All Star Open

• Ty Gibbs and Michael McDowell have issues
• Josh Berry wins his way in
• Gragson gets the fan vote
  • Gragson also pulls a Tim Richmond in the group photo

Heats

• We got to see wet-weather tires on the Cup cars for the first time. Success?
• Suarez and Buescher win respective heats to claim front row

Trucks

• Oh, Kyle Larson won this one too. 

News Discussion: 

• Bowman could return at Charlotte
• Bubba’s radio was accessed by someone at the end of the All Star race
  • https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/bubba-wallace-all-star-race-north-wilkesboro-racism/10471973/
• Xfinity Series could move exclusively to streaming
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/05/19/xfinity-series-potentially-moving-exclusively-to-streaming/
• Marcus Smith says he’s leaning toward holding off on a repave of North Wilkesboro until it’s absolutely needed

Preview: Greatest Day in Racing – Coca-Cola 600

Charlotte Pick: 

Eric: Chris Buescher

James: Kyle Busch

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Close show 

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