Recap: COTA

Cup: Echopark Automotive Grand Prix

• Christopher Bell has the tires to finish
• KFB made a solid effort
• Connor Zilisch wrecks out, finishes last, but was it still an impressive showing?
• Chastain first-turn mayhem
• Austin Cindric vs. Ty Dillon
  • Will Cindric be suspended?
• How was the track?

Xfinity: Focused Health 250

• Connor Zilisch races through the pack to win

News:

• Katherine Legge making first Cup start this weekend
  • https://www.jayski.com/2025/03/03/katherine-legge-to-make-cup-debut-at-phoenix-with-live-fast-motorsports/
• Clash expected to return to Bowman Gray in 2026
  • https://www.jayski.com/2025/02/24/clash-expected-to-return-to-bowman-gray-in-2026/ 
  • Good call?
• REMINDER: Chase Briscoe’s appeal date for NASCAR penalty at Daytona set for March 5
  • https://motorsportswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/motor/nascar/2025/02/26/chase-briscoes-appeal-date-nascar-penalty-daytona-2025/80292382007/ 

Checkered Flags

• Eric:
• James:  

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Preview: Phoenix

• NASCAR Cup Series: Shriners Children’s 500
• NASCAR Xfinity Series: Govx 200
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Still off

• Cup Picks
  • Eric: Ryan Blaney
  • James: Tyler Reddick

-Fantasy League

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Recap Atlanta:

Cup: Ambetter Health 400

• Christopher Bell wins
• Yellow Flag controversy again
• Carson Hocevar was popular

Trucks: Fr8 208

• Kyle Busch with a masterful victory

Xfinity: Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250

• Austin Hill, holy crap
• Justin Allgaier doesn’t block?

News:

• Clash expected to return to Bowman Gray in 2026
  • https://www.jayski.com/2025/02/24/clash-expected-to-return-to-bowman-gray-in-2026/
• Stern: NASCAR will pay out drivers twice a year for the Driver Ambassador Program, with the top performer from each segment to get around $1 million and the bottom performer to get around $7,500.
  • https://x.com/A_S12/status/1894528605897584901
• Briscoe Penalty:
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/02/22/cup-series-2025-atlanta-chase-briscoe-joe-gibbs-racing-penalty/ 

Checkered Flags

• Eric:
• James:  

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Preview: COTA

• NASCAR Cup Series: Echopark Automotive Grand Prix
• NASCAR Xfinity Series: Focused Health 250
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Off

• Cup Picks
  • James: Chris Buescher
  • Eric: Connor Zilisch

-Plug the Fantasy League

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Recap Daytona:

Cup: Daytona 500

• Willy B becomes Back-to-Back Willy B.
• A tame race until it wasn’t 
• NASCAR holds the caution at the end. Is there a problem with that?
• Who’s to blame? Logano vs Stenhouse
• Ryan Preece takes off
• Anything from the rest of the weekend?

Trucks: Fresh From Florida 250

• Corey Heim wins..?
• Parker loses another storybook finish
  • Last  Iheard they were appealing

Xfinity: United Rentals 300

• Jesse Love gets the win
• Hill has rear end issues

ARCA: Gotta ask about Cleetus McFarland

• Any thoughts on this race?

News:

• Days of Thunder sequel still possible
  • https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/jeff-gordon-has-spoken-to-tom-cruise-about-days-of-thunder-sequel/
• Side-by-side commercials sticking around on Fox
  • https://theracingexperts.com/nascar-on-fox-to-continue-increase-in-side-by-side-commercials/
• Helio would do it again
  • https://racer.com/2025/02/16/castroneves-relishes-roller-coaster-daytona-speedweeks-experience/

Checkered Flags

• Eric:
• James:  

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Preview: Atlanta

• NASCAR Cup Series: 
• NASCAR Xfinity Series: 
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: 

• Cup Picks
  • Eric: Ryan Blaney
  • James: Austin Cindric

-Plug the Fantasy League

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week.

Hall of fame

Preseason Predictions: 

• Team to watch:
  • Eric: RFK
  • James: Spire
• Team to be leery about:
  • James: 23Xi
  • Eric: RCR
• One big gamble:
  • Eric: Shane van Gisbergen wins on an oval
  • James:  Ty Gibbs as a championship contender
• Pick 2 drivers that made the playoffs last year who won’t make it in 2024. Can’t say Truex or Burton.
  • James: Daniel Suarez, Austin Cindric
  • Eric: Daniel Suarez, Austin Cindric
• Pick 2 new playoff drivers
  • Eric: Bubba Wallace, Carson Hocevar
  • James: Ross Chastain, Kyle Busch
• Who will be the first driver to win their first race this season?
  • James: Carson Hocevar
  • Eric: Carson Hocevar
• What will be the best race?
  • Eric: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
  • James: Southern 500
• What will be the worst race?
  • James: Phoenix Championship race
  • Eric: Mexico City 
• Who will be our final 4?
  • Eric: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe
  • James: Kyle Larson, William Byron, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney
• Who will be our 2025 Champion?
  • James: Kyle Larson
  • Eric: Christopher Bell

Preview: Daytona 500

• Picks
  • James: Brad Keselowski/Bubba Wallace
  • Eric: Kyle Busch

Plug Fantasy League: 

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Recap: Cook-Out Clash at Bowman Gray

• Chase Elliott gets the win
• Thoughts on the racing?
• What would you change? 
• Back next year? 

Discussion Topics: 

• Xfinity will not return as title sponsor of the Xfinity Series next season
  • Will increase its partnership with the Cup Series
  • Xfinity Fastest Lap gets a bonus point each race

Checkered Flags: 

Black Flags: 

Plug Fantasy League: 

Taylor Interview

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Offseason catch up

Discussion Topics: 

• Remembering Bill Webber
• Playoff format remains the same for 2025 with a review in place for 2026 changes
• Eric owes James breakfast Hélio Castroneves locked into Daytona 500 through Open – 
• Bunch of Rules Updates: https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/10/nascar-releases-rule-book-bulletin-with-several-updates-for-2025/
  • Exemption Provisional
    • Thoughts on this rule: https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/11/helio-castroneves-locked-into-daytona-500-through-open-exemption-provisional/
  • DVP Policy Changes
  • Playoff Waivers (Kyle Larson Rule)
  • OEM Penalties
  • Suspension deferral
• Kasey Kahne making NASCAR return in Xfinity race at Rockingham
  • https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/24/kasey-kahne-making-nascar-return-in-xfinity-race-at-rockingham/ 
• JR Motorsports to enter Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier
• No more rookie stripes
• Jimmie Johnson named majority owner of Legacy Motor Club
  • https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/27/jimmie-johnson-named-majority-owner-of-legacy-motor-club/
• Red Bull joins Trackhouse Racing to sponsor Shane Van Gisberen and Connor Zilisch
  • https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/23/red-bull-joins-trackhouse-racing-to-sponsor-shane-van-gisberen-and-connor-zilisch/
• NASCAR to use option tire at spring Phoenix race
  • https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/23/nascar-to-use-option-tire-at-spring-phoenix-race/ 

Clash Picks:

Eric: Joey Logano

James: Chase Briscoe

Eric: Kyle Busch

James: Ryan Preece

Upcoming season preview and fantasy champion visit

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Discussion Topics: 

• 23Xi and Front Row get big win in lawsuit against NASCAR
  • Judge rules teams can run as chartered entries, approves sale of SHR charters
  • NASCAR is appealing
  • What does this mean for the lawsuit?
  • https://www.jayski.com/2024/12/26/teams-win-preliminary-injunction-in-lawsuit-against-nascar/
• The Clash at Bowman Gray
  • Safer barrier is up, fencing is going in. 
  • Chris Weaver on TikTok has been posting updates
    • Barriers have come from the LA and California Speedway
  • NASCAR will inspect the cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway
• NASCAR is considering rotating the championship race
  • Is this a good compromise in place of making championship round more than one race?
  • https://www.jayski.com/2024/12/18/nascar-considering-rotating-championship-race/
• NASCAR to have driver-centric marketing campaign next season
  • Where have they been?
  • https://www.jayski.com/2024/12/16/nascar-will-center-marketing-around-drivers-for-2025-season/
• NASCAR adjusts practice and qualifying procedures for 2025 season
  • Not much has really changed
  • https://www.jayski.com/2024/12/12/nascar-adjusts-practice-qualifying-procedures-for-2025-season/
• Chandler Smith will race trucks for Front Row Motorsports next season
• NASCAR video games are going away in January
• Five wishes for the 2025 season
  • These can be realistic or unrealistic. If you could ask Santa for five things, what would they be?

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Discussion Topics: 

• Cup:  NASCAR Cup Series Championship
  • Joey Logano joins a rare club with 3 championships or more. 10th to do it 
  • Blaney charged hard but in the end areo blocking was too much
  • Has Joey and Paul Wolfe perfected the format? 
  • Bell was strong but the Penske Fords had the field covered.
  • Byron and Reddick were just a little worse. 
  • The streak is over — Kyle Busch finishes with 19 straight seasons with a win.
  • Truex’s last ride
  • Format has been criticized. Should it be changed?
  • Championship pick:
    • James: Ryan Blaney
    • Eric: Tyler Reddick

• Xfinity: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship
  • Justin Allgaier wins one for the fans and Dale Jr.
  • Battled back from setbacks all weekend 
  • Riley Herbst wins the last race for SHR
  • Championship pick:
    • Eric: Justin Allgaier
    • James: Cole Custer

• Trucks: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship
  • Ty Majeski wins his first championship
  • The Taylor Gray incident comes back to haunt Eckes. 
  • Championship pick:
    • James: Corey Heim
    • Eric: Christian Eckes

News:

• Lawsuit update
• Bobby Allison passes away
• FedEx is officially leaving the 11

Checkered Flags

• Eric:
• James:  

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Preview: See you at the Clash!

-Plug the Fantasy League

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Discussion Topics: 

• Cup:  Xfinity 500
  • Ryan Blaney advances to final four with walk-off win
  • Bell advances with last-lap wall-ride, but penalized for dangerous move giving Byron final playoff spot
  • Race manipulation?
    • Bubba Wallace has “tire issue”
      • Pockrass says NASCAR tore the car down postrace, so likely penalties if no issues found
    • Austin Dillon and Ross Chastain block the track for Byron
      • Dillon’s radio is pretty damning
  • How in the world did we go green with a tire on the race track?
    • Thoughts of re-aligning the field after the green-yellow?
  • Final four:
    • Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, William Byron
  • Championship pick:
    • James: Ryan Blaney
    • Eric: Tyler Reddick

• Xfinity: National Debt Relief 250
  • Aric Almirola gets the win
  • Cole Custer and Chandler Smith tangle
  • Final Four:
    • AJ Allmendinger, Austin Hill, Justin Allgaier, Cole Custer
  • Championship pick:
    • Eric: Justin Allgaier
    • James: Cole Custer

• Trucks: Zip Buy Now Pay Later 200
  • Christain Eckes picks up the win
  • Taylor Gray upset with how Eckes raced him late
  • Final Four:
    • Grant Enfinger, Ty Majeski, Corey Heim, Christian Eckes
  • Championship pick:
    • James: Corey Heim
    • Eric: Christian Eckes

News:

• Days of Thunder sequel coming?
  • https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-cruise-days-of-thunder-sequel-paramount-1236051723/
• Anti-trust hearing today
• Chase Elliott won’t participate in the Netflix show

Checkered Flags

• Eric:
• James:  

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Preview: Phoenix

• NASCAR Cup Series: NASCAR Cup Series Championship — Sunday, 3 p.m. ET, NBC
• NASCAR Xfinity Series: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship — Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, CW
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship — Friday, 8 p.m. ET, FS1

• Cup Picks
  • Eric: Tyler Reddick
  • James: Ryan Blaney

-Plug the Fantasy League

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week. 

Discussion Topics: 

• Cup:  Straight Talk Wireless 400
  • Tyler Reddick rips it into the championship 4
  • Blaney do anything wrong there?
  • Is Larson just trying to make it harder for himself?
  • Was this the best race in the history of the current playoff?

• Xfinity: Credit One NASCAR AMEX Credit Card 300
  • Austin Hill wins his way into the Final Four
  • Austin was emotional after the race

• Trucks: Baptist Health 200
  • Grant Enfinger wins second in a row
  • Connor Jones might be done for the season
    • Matt Mills released from hospital after staying two nights for smoke inhalation

News:

• Chandler Smith might be working in construction in 2025
• Chase Elliott Award voting (Most Popular Driver) is open
• NASCAR could race in Saudi Arabia in 2030? 
• Irwindale Speedway closing
• NASCAR conducts wet weather test at Homestead
• Brad Moran lets it slip that Ryan Preece will be in the 60 car for RFK next season
  • https://racer.com/2024/10/29/nascar-completes-wet-weather-tire-test-at-homestead/

Checkered Flags

• Eric:
• James:  

Black Flags

• Eric: 
• James: 

Preview: Martinsville

• NASCAR Cup Series: Xfinity 500, Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, NBC
• NASCAR Xfinity Series: National Debt Relief 250, Saturday at 4 p.m., CW
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Zip Buy Now Pay Later 200, Friday at 6 p.m. ET, FS1

• Soft tire
• Who will take the last two spots in the final four?

• Cup Picks
  • James: Kyle Larson
  • Eric: Ryan Blaney

-Plug the Fantasy League

Close show  

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

 For more of the podcast:

• Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
• Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
• Subscribe for new episodes each week.