The SuperSpeedway Podcast · 154 — Flipping the bird to Kyle Busch

Show notes:

Recap: Real Heroes 400 from Darlington Raceway

• Kevin Harvick gets the victory
• NASCAR is back. What did we think? 
• Matt Kenseth finishes 10th with no practice
• Truex struggles and rebounds
• Kyle Busch starts in the back, does nothing
• Rookies run well
  • Tyler Reddick 7th
  • John Hunter Nemecheck 9th
• Jimmy Johnson and William Byron throw it away

Recap: Toyota 500K from Darlington Raceway

• Denny Hamlin wins a rain-shortened short race
• Kyle wrecks Chase
• First Wednesday night race
• Thoughts on this one? 

Xfinity race was delayed until Thursday. 

• Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch on the last lap to win second race this year

News items

• Ratings: 
  • Sunday’s race was a 3.7 on Fox
  • Wednesday’s was a 1.22 on FS1 but rain delayed/shortened.
• NASCAR and IMG Arena announce global sports betting initiative
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/05/20/nascar-and-img-arena-announce-global-sports-betting-initiatives/
• New Hampshire expects scheduled date to stay
  • Scheduled for July 18
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/05/20/new-hampshire-expects-nascar-race-to-be-held-as-scheduled/

Preview: Darlington Races

• Last race picks

Darlington Race 1

• • James: Joey Logano (18th)

• Eric: Denny Hamlin (5th)

Dark Horse

• Eric: Ty Dillon (19th)

• James: Chris Buescher (32nd)

– Darlington Race 2

• Eric: Kyle Busch (2nd)

• James: Erik Jones (5th)

Dark Horse

• • James: Chris Buescher (23rd)

• Eric: Matt Dibenedetto (9th)

• Eric leads 8-4 after six races

Picks: Charlotte

• Coca-Cola 600
• James: Kyle Busch
• Eric: Kurt Busch

Dark Horse

• Eric: John Hunter Nemecheck
• James: William Byron
• Alsco Uniforms 500K
• Eric: Kevin Harvick
• James: Chase Elliott

Dark Horse

• James: William Byron
• Eric: Tyler Reddick

Plug the Fantasy League

Shoutouts if any

• James: ESPN – Marty and McGee
• Eric: Dale Jr. Download, The athletic

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:

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Show notes:

News items

• Discuss North Wilkesboro Pro invitational Series Race
  • Hamlin wins
• From the DBC Podcast: Kyle Larson has not asked to be reinstated
• Chicagoland Speedway Industrial Complex?
  • https://kickinthetires.net/news/exclusive-is-chicagoland-speedway-being-reduced-to-an-industrial-complex/
• We will lose Myrtle Beach Speedway
  • https://speed51.com/historic-myrtle-beach-speedway-to-close-after-2020-season/
• NASCAR announces starting lineup procedures, modified competition caution for May events
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/05/12/nascar-starting-lineup-procedures-modified-competition-caution-darlington-charlotte/
• NASCAR expands field for Xfinity, Gander Trucks races without qualifying
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/05/11/nascar-expands-field-for-xfinity-gander-trucks-races-without-qualifying/?fbclid=IwAR0xKVVALtydp1MLeN2kIandZyJvoRDG3EHfRkJTns8ZruNZvSPCqJ-By94
• Tommy Baldwin Racing is back
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/05/11/tommy-baldwin-racing-to-compete-at-darlington-with-josh-bilicki/
• Media Coverage for Darlington Raceway

Preview: Darlington Races

• Last race picks

• • Eric: Kevin Harvick
  • James: Kyle Busch

Dark Horse

• • James: William Byron
  • Eric: Daniel Suarez
  • Tied 4-4 after four races. 

Darlington Race 1

• James: Joey Logano
• Eric: Denny Hamlin

Dark Horse

• Eric: Ty Dillon
• James: Chris Buescher

Darlington Race 2

• Eric: Kyle Busch
• James: Erik Jones

Dark Horse

• James: Chris Buescher
• Eric: Matt Dibenedetto

Plug the Fantasy League

• We Back

Shoutouts if any

• James: Track/NASCAR employees
• 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

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Show notes:

Special guest: NASCAR official Todd Henry Jr. 

News items

• William Byron wins his third eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational race with a win at Dover. 
• Tempers flare again. Do we see any of this spill over when we get back to real racing? 
• Kyle Larson and Kasey Kahne are racing this weekend
  • World of Outlaws from Knoxville. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/05/05/kyle-larson-and-kasey-kahne-will-race-world-of-outlaws-at-knoxville/
• Larson has completed his sensitivity training but is still suspended
  • https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2020/05/06/kyle-larson-completes-sensitivity-training-nascar-world-of-outlaws/
• NASCAR announces fines for not following rules for COVID
  • Failure to follow those guidelines and any other directives issued by NASCAR will result in a fine of $10,000-$50,000 in Cup. The fine for such a violation in the Xfinity Series is between $5,000 – $25,000. The fine for such a violation in the Truck series is between $2,500 – $12,500.
  • https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2020/05/06/nascar-reveals-fines-for-failure-to-comply-with-covid-19-guidelines/
• NASCAR returns to (virtual) North Wilkesboro
  • Entry list for final iRacing Pro Invitational race: https://www.jayski.com/2020/05/06/enascar-iracing-pro-invitational-entry-list/
• NASCAR Heat 5 comes out in July
  • GOLD edition features Smoke on the cover
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/05/06/nascar-heat-5-to-be-released-in-july/

Shoutouts if any

• James: 
• Eric: 
• Todd: 

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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The SuperSpeedway Podcast · 151 — NASCAR is coming back

Show notes:

News items

• Alex Bowman wins a thriller at Talladega
• eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series heads to Dover this weekend
• Ryan Newman is back
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/28/ryan-newman-says-he-will-be-driving-the-no-6-ford-when-nascar-resumes/
• Matt Kenseth to replace Kyle Larson in the 42 car for remainder of the season
  • Carl Edwards was offered the ride
  • Chip on Ross Chastain: We’ve got plans for him.
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/28/matt-kenseth-to-drive-the-no-42-for-rest-of-the-season/
• NASCAR is back
  • Sun, May 17 Darlington Cup 400 mi FOX 3:30 PM
  • Tue, May 19 Darlington Xfinity 200 mi FS1 8:00 PM
  • Wed, May 20 Darlington Cup 500 km FS1 7:30 PM
  • Sun, May 24 Charlotte Cup 600 mi FOX 6:00 PM
  • Mon, May 25 Charlotte Xfinity 300 mi FS1 7:30 PM
  • Tue, May 26 Charlotte Gander Trucks 200 mi FS1 8:00 PM
  • Wed, May 27 Charlotte Cup 500 km FS1 8:00 PM
  • Darlington will have three races
    • NASCAR intends to keep playoffs intact
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/30/nascar-returns-to-racing-with-events-at-darlington-charlotte/
• NBC Sports Q&A
  • https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2020/04/30/kevin-harvick-steve-odonnell-john-bob-questions-and-answers-about-nascars-planned-return-to-racing/ 
• Rumored future races: 
  • Sunday May 31 | Martinsville
  • Wednesday June 3 | Bristol
  • Sunday June 7 | Atlanta
  • Sunday June 14 | Miami
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/30/the-latest-on-nascars-plan-to-resume-racing/

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. 
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News items

• William Byron wins second iRacing Pro Invitational race in a row at Richmond
  • Racing was better with no resets allowed
  • Matt D. got booted for rough driving
• Jeff Gluck’s column about not being able to continue covering iRacing
  • https://theathletic.com/1758181/2020/04/20/gluck-trying-to-cover-sim-racing-like-the-real-life-version-just-isnt-working/
• iRacing heads to Talladega this weekend
  • Jeff Gordon is racing!!
• REAL NASCAR NEWS
  • Darlington may be the next race on the schedule
    • Teams reportedly want to stay within driving distance of Charlotte
    • Other tracks discussed are Homestead, Charlotte and Texas
    • No fans would be allowed. 
    • https://theathletic.com/1764285/2020/04/21/nascar-looking-to-resume-its-season-at-darlington-in-mid-may/

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

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Show notes:

News items

• Kyle Larson fired from Chip Ganassi Racing after using a racial slur during iRacing broadcast
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/14/kyle-larson-reportedly-uses-racial-slur-during-esports-event/
  • Ryan McGee column: 
    • https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/29031596/kyle-larson-racial-slur-throws-nascar-diversity-gains-reverse
• Chase Briscoe won the Short Track iRacing Challenge.
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/09/chase-briscoe-wins-short-track-iracing-challenge/
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished third in the iRacing IndyCar race at MIS Saturday
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/11/dale-earnhardt-jr-interested-in-indycar-iracing/

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

Show notes:

News items

• William Byron wins a wreckfest
  • Results: https://nascar.nbcsports.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2020/04/Bristol-Feature-Race-Results.pdf
• Bubba’s Tantrum 
  • NASCAR gets a Ringer shoutout
    • https://www.theringer.com/2020/4/9/21214632/esports-gaming-online-covid-19-pandemic
• Points Standings?
  • https://beyondtheflag.com/2020/04/06/nascar-unofficial-iracing-standings-bristol/
• NASCAR looking at options to restart season sooner than later
  • Could run without fans
  • Four scenarios being considered
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/07/nascar-working-on-logistics-of-running-races-without-fans/
• Dale Jr. is going Indycar racing
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/08/dale-earnhardt-jr-interested-in-indycar-iracing/
• Jimmie might run another year?
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/04/09/jimmie-johnson-says-opportunity-could-be-there-to-return-in-2021/
• Hall of Fame Discussion
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/04/07/nascar-announces-nominees-nascar-hall-of-fame-class-of-2021-landmark-award/
    • James: 
      • Modern Era: Carl Edwards
      • Modern Era: Kirk Shelmerdine
      • Pioneer: Jake Elder
    • Eric: 
      • Modern Era: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
      • Modern Era: Mike Stefanik
      • Pioneer: Red Farmer

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

Show notes:

News items

• Timmy Hill holds off a charge from Ryan Preece to win eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational race from Texas
• Hill won with a Logitech G27 racing wheel, shifter and pedals. You can get your own for about $200 on eBay. 
  • Denny Hamlin’s rig costs around $40K. 
  • Kyle Larson said his rig was somewhere in the middle of the two. 
• There was some rescheduling at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • The Indianapolis 500 has been postponed until Aug. 23
  • The Indy Grand Prix has been rescheduled for Fourth of July weekend. Will be a doubleheader with the NASCAR Xfinity Series the day before the Brickyard 400. 
  • Jimmie Johnson is possibly interested in racing the Indycar race on July 4.
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/26/rescheduling-leads-to-nascar-indycar-doubleheader/
• NASCAR is interested in continuing the Pro Invitational Series in the future when the coronavirus shutdown ends. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/26/nascar-interested-in-continuing-enascar-iracing-events-after-racing-returns/
• The Virginia governor has issued a stay-at-home order through June 10, which means the May 9 Martisville race is up in the air now. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/30/virginia-governor-issues-stay-at-home-order/
• NASCAR is expected to delay the Next-Gen car debut
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/30/nascar-expected-to-delay-debut-of-nextgen-car/
• Fox Sports adding more iRacing events
  • jayski.com/2020/03/31/fox-sports-1-to-feature-weekly-iracing-events/

• This weekend’s racing action from Bristol will have a different look
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/04/01/enascar-iracing-pro-invitational-series-gets-new-look-for-bristol/?linkId=100000011521370&fbclid=IwAR0nSvRK2MIZ2KQ3JlcZJkZdE9JuNU7Cii2f2i47h3GCO7RZZqC6PrH4aG0

– 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. 
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Show notes:

Welcome to Episode 146 of the SuperSpeedway Podcast, recorded Wednesday, March 25, 2020. I am your host Eric Young, and I’m joined by my co-host, James Kuch. 

News items

• Denny Hamlin passes Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the last lap to win first eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race from virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway.
• Great ratings for Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/24/enascar-iracing-at-homestead-tv-ratings/
• Fox will air the remaining races on FS1 AND Fox
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/24/fox-sports-to-air-complete-enascar-iracing-pro-invitational-series-season/
• The Olympics are postponed, which opens up two weeks during the summer to make up some races. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/24/how-will-olympics-postponement-impact-nascar/
• Speaking of making up races, as expected we could see midweek racing and doubleheaders.
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/25/as-expected-nascar-considering-midweek-races-when-racing-resumes/

– 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

Show notes:

News items

• NASCAR puts the season on hold
  • During last week’s podcast the NBA suspended its season
  • NBA was followed by the NHL
  • MLB announced it was putting spring training on hold
  • Last Thursday NASCAR announced that the races at Atlanta and Homestead would be run without fans. 
  • Friday word started circulating that we were going to run the truck race Friday night and the Xfinity and Cup races Saturday
  • Friday afternoon NASCAR announced the postponement of Atlanta and Homestead
  • Monday, NASCAR announced that it would postpone all the races until Martinsville May 3rd.
    • Officials say they plan to run the full 36-race season.
    • Could use mid-week races, doubleheaders to finish the season quicker
    • Could run without fans in order to come back quicker
    • Plans to keep playoffs intact and end season at Phoenix
• Discussion: Did NASCAR handle this correctly? 
• Last Sunday we had The Replacements 100, an iRacing race at Atlanta featuring several Cup drivers and others in the NASCAR industry. 
  • Josh Williams, who is Ryan Blaney’s sponsor, beat iRacing king William Byron to win the race. 
• NASCAR announced yesterday during it’s Coca-Cola eNASCAR iRacing Series the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. 
  • Multi-week series kicks off Sunday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m.
  • Includes competitors from the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series, ARCA and other NASCAR dignitaries. 
    • Confirmed competitors announced include: 
      • Dale Earnhardt Jr. 
      • Kyle Busch
      • Denny Hamlin
      • Clint Bowyer
      • Kyle Larson
      • Christopher Bell
• Dale Jr. and Amy Earnhardt are having another child
• NASCAR announces deal to repurpose surplus land
  • Says deal is not about selling tracks, but better utilize parts of the properties.
  • An example is the casino at Kansas Speedway
  • https://www.jayski.com/2020/03/18/nascar-partnering-with-developer-to-repurpose-surplus-land/

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