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Podcast: Reddick reigns after rains at Michigan

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BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 19: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 McDonald’s Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2024 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: FireKeepers Casino 400
    • Tyler Reddick gets the win
    • Race postponed to Monday after 51 laps
      • Start times??? UGH.
    • Larson spins and takes out strong contenders in Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell.
    • Corey LaJoie flips
    • Martin Truex Jr. Caution
  • Xfinity: Cabo Wabo 250
    • Justin Allgaier wins
    • Sheldon Creed with ANOTHER second (11 so far)
    • Dear NASCAR, Michigan is not a super speedway. Stop trying to make it one.
      • It didn’t race like a super speedway, but it sure wrecked like one
      • Three wrecks at the end of the backstraight
      • Kyle Sieg goes for wild ride at the end
    • NASCAR stopped the race with two-laps to go due to rain and dried the track to have an overtime finish. Result was the driver who was leading still won, and a car flipped. Right decision?

Playoff Standings via Diecast Charv: 

News:

  • RCR is appealing Austin Dillon’s penalty from Richmond this week.
  • Haas Factory team announces Xfinity Lineup for 2025
    • Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer
    • Joe Custer says batting 100% in Xfinity drivers moving to Cup, so Riley Herbst confirmed to Cup?
    • Joe Custer also said nothing to announce with regard to charters — could they keep more than one charter for next year?
  • Ben Kennedy announces the 2025 Clash will be held at Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 2, 2025. 
  • Leigh Diffey officially taking over the NASCAR Cup Series broadcast starting this weekend in Daytona.
    • Rick Allen will call the Xfinity races for the rest of this season and next year on the CW
  • Did we get a sneak preview of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule??

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Preview and Olympic Break: Daytona

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Coke Zero Sugar 400 from Daytona, Saturday. 7:30 p.m. EDT on NBC
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Wawa 250 presented by Coca-Cola, Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT on USA
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: LiUNA 175 at the Milwaukee Mile, Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT, on FS1
  • Cup Picks
    • James: Bubba Wallace
    • Eric: Kyle Busch

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Tyler Reddick wins postponed 2024 FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan

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BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 McDonald’s Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2024 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Tyler Reddick won the 2024 FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway after two overtime attempts Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

The race was postponed to Monday after 51 laps Sunday after two rain delays.

“It wasn’t really a smooth day,” Reddick said after the race. “We made some mistakes on pit road and put us in a bad spot going into stage three, but put us right behind the wreck, which was good I guess.”

He fell back a bit after pitstops later in the race, but was able to come back from that.

“We had to take more fuel than the 9 and some of those guys, so we had to go up there and pass them back,” he said.

Reddick said an assist from a quasi teammate was the last boost he needed to get the victory on the final restart.

“I got a really good push from Ty (Gibbs) on the last restart and pushed us back to the lead,” Reddick said.

Gibbs drives the 54 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, which Reddick’s team 23Xi has an affiliation with.

“You always hope it’s a teammate pushing you because things just line up better,” Reddick said, talking about bumpers, engine power, and more. “Brad (Keselowski has) always been a good pusher, he’s really good at understanding how these things work as well, so I would have felt good either way.”

“It just worked out really well,” Reddick said.

Denny Hamlin, the winning car owner, spoke to media following the race. He first commented on Bubba Wallace’s day. Bubba had a fast car, leading five laps on the day before being involved in an accident when Kyle Larson spun at the beginning of Stage 3. Bubba, who is fighting for a playoff spot, finished 26th.

“Super unfortunate for the 23,” Hamlin said. “That’s racing, so they say.”

He went on to add that it’s beneficial to have “two bullets in the gun” in two cars, because when Wallace faltered, Reddick was able to rebound and get the victory.

Reddick has been visibly upset with second-place finishes this season when he feels he should have won. Hamlin said that’s one of the things that’s great about having him as a driver — his will to improve.

“He’s always trying to get better,” Hamlin said. “He’s going to come away from this weekend with a laundry list of things he can do better and the team can do better, and that’s what I’m most impressed with.”

William Byron restarted on the final overtime attempt with the lead and chose the top for the restart. He said there was a lot of debate whether to take the top or the bottom.

“I felt like the bottom gives you a chance for sure, but it seems like the leader always takes top here, but it seems like he always gets beat pretty often,” Byron said. “I don’t know, I just feel like lane choice is really difficult here. If you’re the leader, the safe bet’s to take the top, but I feel like I’ll replay the fact that I could have won from the bottom.”

he added that choosing the other lane might not have made a difference in the end.

“He had a better car than us, he was faster on the long run, and he deserved it, but I would have liked to steal one for sure,” Byron said.

Check out some postrace video below and watch for more this week on The SuperSpeedway Podcast.

William Byron talks about his second-place finish at Michigan.
Brad Keselowski finished fifth at his home track Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.

Saturday at Michigan International Speedway

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Saturday at Michigan International Speedway includes practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series as well as the Cabo Wabo 250 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Coverage from Saturday’s events can be found below and will be updated throughout the day.

Follow along on X for updates throughout the weekend.

Sheldon Creed talks about his day following the Cabo Wabo 250, where he finished second.
Kyle Busch’s full media availability at Michigan International Speedway where he discusses Richmond, teammate Austin Dillon, his past history with Joey Logano, and his thoughts on Michigan International Speedway.
Josh Berry talks about his chances at Michigan and where the track fits in on the Cup Series schedule.
Alex Bowman talks about his chances at Michigan and how the track fits in with the rest of the Cup schedule.
Carson Hocevar talks about preparing for his home race at Michigan International Speedway.

Podcast: NASCAR penalizes Austin Dillon for Richmond finish

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag under caution to win the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 11, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Whitton/Getty Images)

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Cookout 400
    • Austin Dillon gets the win
    • That finish
    • Thoughts on Stenhouse/Preece to bring out the caution in the first place?
    • Option tire — did it work? 
  • Trucks: Clean Harbors 250
    • Ty Majeski makes it two in a row
    • Playoff drivers lock in

Playoff Standings via Diecast Charv: 

News:

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Black Flags

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Preview and Olympic Break: Michigan

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, 2:30 p.m. EDT
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Cabo Wabo 250 at MIS, 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: OFF
  • Cup Picks
    • Eric: Bubba Wallace
    • James: Brad Keselowski

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 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
  • Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
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Podcast: Kyle Larson the Golden Boy wins at Indianapolis

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JULY 21: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, his crew and family kiss the yard of bricks after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Brickyard 400
    • Larson gets his revenge
    • Controversies galore!
    • Kyle Busch goes on Pat McAfee Show and calls Corey LaJoie a liar
    • MTJ mad at Ross Chastain
    • William Byron mad at Chase Briscoe
      • What about Ryan Preece, though?
    • Blaney mad at Carson Hocevar
    • Bubba Wallace gains points, wins stage
    • Kyle Busch continues to suck
    • Teardown discussion — Who are the locks, if any, for the final four at this point?
  • Xfinity: Pennzoil 250
    • Riley Herbst beats teammate Cole Custer for win
    • Denny Hamlin, who is expected to hire Herbst to drive for 23Xi next year, tweets “Impressive” following the win. Hmmm.
  • Trucks: TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
    • Ty Majeski comes from the back to win second IRP in a row
    • Corey Heim unhappy with Christian Eckes
    • Eric was there!!!

Playoff Standings via Diecast Charv: 

News:

  • Custer moves up to the 41 in 2025
    • Haas talking to Deegan
    • Haas has offered Xfinity contract to Riley Herbst as well. 

Checkered Flags

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Black Flags

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Short track corner: 

  • Kyle Steckly won the  Red Bud 400 at Anderson Speedway Saturday night. 
  • Blake Childers qualified on the pole for the Reveal the Hammer late models at Owosso Speedway Saturday night, then drew a 16 for the invert, so had to start 16th. He then passed Kyle Crump with 15 laps to go and led to the finish to take the win. 
  • The JEGS/CRA All Star Tour is in action this Friday night at Toledo Speedway for the HB Concerts Promenade Pavilion 100. 

Preview and Olympic Break: Richmond

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400, Sunday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m. EDT
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: OFF (Next race, Michigan, Aug. 17)
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Clean Harbors 250, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Cup Picks
    • James: Bubba Wallace
    • Eric: Denny Hamlin

-Plug the Fantasy League

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  • 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.
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Podcast: Corey LaJoie — Stacking Excuses at Pocono

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LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Wabash Ford, places the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.com at Pocono Raceway on July 14, 2024 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Discussion Topics: 

  • Xfinity: Explore the Pocono Mountains 225
    •  Cole Custer finally gets a win
    • Chandler Smith not happy with Sam Mayer
  • Trucks: CRC Brakleen 175
    • Corey Heim dominates
    • Fiasco with non-counted laps at the end

Playoff Standings via Diecast Charv: 

News:

Checkered Flags

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Black Flags

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Short track corner: 

  • This weekend is the ASA/CRA Red Bud 400 at Anderson Speedway in Indiana, a super late model crown jewel race. 

Preview: Indy (30th Anniversary)

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG — Sunday, 2:30 p.m. EDT on NBC 
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Pennzoil 250 — Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT on USA
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park — Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT, on FS1
  • Cup Picks
    • Eric: Chase Briscoe
    • James: Kyle Larson

-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.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, and Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Grant Park 165
    • Rain Curse
    • Alex Bowman locks in to the playoffs
      • Bubba gives him a run after the checkered
        • Should he be punished?
    • Wets vs. Drys plays into finish
      • Why can we do it here, but not New Hampshire?
    • SVG gets wrecked by Briscoe
    • Success?
  • Xfinity: The Loop 110
    • SVG gets the win
    • First stage had some of the best racing all year

Checkered Flags

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Black Flags

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Short track corner: 

  • The JEGS/CRA All Star Tour visited Whittemore Speedway for the first time Saturday for the Instacoat Up North on the Fourth 104. Steven Ulman took the victory with a late-race pass. Ulman has a ton of laps at Whittemore Speedway and is from the Tawas area. 

Preview: Pocono

  • NASCAR Cup Series: The Great American Getaway 400 – Sunday, July 14, 2:30pm/et
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 – Saturday, July 13, 3:00pm/et
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: CRC Brakleen 175 – Friday, July 12, 5:30pm/et
  • Cup Picks
    • James: Alex Bowman
    • Eric: Christopher Bell

-Plug the Fantasy League

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  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X
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 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
  • Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
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Podcast: Joey Logano has the gas at Nashville

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LEBANON, TENNESSEE – JUNE 30: A general view of racing. during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30, 2024 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: Ally 400
    • Joey Logano has enough fuel to get the win
    • FIVE OT attempts – James called the finish a “circus.” Was it?
    • A lot of underdogs get strong finishes on strategy
      • Zayne Smith finishes second
      • Daniel Hemric ninth
      • Noah Gragson 10th
      • AJ Almendinger 11th
      • Justin Haley 13th
    • Kyle Busch’s bad luck continues
      • NASCAR gives Kyle 4th after he stops to avoid accident
    • Larson dumps Chastain
    • Hocevar right hooks Harrison Burton under caution
  • Xfinity: Tennessee Lottery 250
    • John Hunter Nemecheck gets the win
    • Let’s talk about Hailie Deegan
      • Joey Logano will replace her for Chicago so the team can get a baseline on its equipment. 
  • Trucks: Rackley Roofing 200
    • Christian Eckes wins
      • Leads all 150 laps
    • Daniel Dye gets strong second-place finish
  • News:
    • We found out why Aric Almirola fell off the face of the earth when he was supposed to run a bunch of Xfinity races for JGR this season. Was suspended by JGR for an altercation with Bubba Wallace during a competition meeting
    • Hooters is out at Hendrick
    • Riley Herbst says he has options in all three series next season
    • Bob Pockrass breaks down where he believes everyone is going next season
      • Not signed yet for next season:
        • Bubba Wallace – Expects him to return
        • Austin Cindric – Expects him to return
        • Daniel Suarez – Expects him to return
        • Erik Jones – There is some question
        • Daniel Hemric – Will likely come down to sponsorship
        • Harrison Burton – Not expected to return. Josh Berry is leading candidate
      • Other questions
        • Third trackhouse car – Van Gisbergen or Zane Smith
        • RCR third car? – Probably not happening now, but if they do could be Noah Gragson or Austin Hill
        • Haas Factory Team – Probably Cole Custer
        • Front Row Motorsports – Has two seats to fill. Noah Gragson, Josh Berry, Sam Mayer or Christian Eckes. Gragson is leading candidate
        • Rick Ware Racing #15 – No clue. Sponsorship could be king
        • Kaulig #16 – Could AJ return? Rotating seat? Sponsorship is king

Checkered Flags

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Black Flags

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Short track corner: 

  • JEGS/CRA All Star Tour is in action Saturday at Whittemore Speedway. 
  • Reveal the Hammer Late Model series is at Berlin Raceway Saturday

Preview: Chicago Street

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Grant Park 165 – Sunday, July 7, 4:30 p.m. EDT
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Loop 110 – Saturday, July 6, 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Off until July 12 @ Pocono
  • Cup Picks
    • Eric: Justin Haley
    • James: AJ Allmendinger

-Plug the Fantasy League

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Podcast: C. Bell squeegees the weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – JUNE 22: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series SciAps 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 22, 2024 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

Discussion Topics: 

  • Cup: USA Today 301
    • Christopher Bell with the sweep…? Squeegee? 
    • Tale of two races
    • Thoughts on rain tires? 
    • Larson and his spotter not getting along
  • Xfinity: SciAps 200
    • That Bell guy won this one too.
    • Race starts on rain tires
    • Cole Custer and Sheldon Creed give win to Bell

Checkered Flags

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Black Flags

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Short track corner: 

  • Chad Finley won the second-annual Bob Finley Memorial Super Late Model race at Owosso Speedway. More than $20K to the winner. Race is in his grandfather’s memory. Car was built by last year’s winner, Steve Needles, who finished second and gave him a run. You can watch the race on Owosso Speedway’s YouTube page. 
  • Reigning champion Chase Burda finally got back to victory lane in the JEGS/CRA All Star Tour race at Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday. He’s struggled all season with different issues.
    • The JEGS/CRA All Stars are next in Nashville on Thursday for a non-points event, the Battle of Broadway, before returning to Michigan for the Instacoat Fourth Up North 104 at Whittemore Speedway July 6. 

Preview: Nashville

  • NASCAR Cup Series: Ally 400
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: Tennessee Lottery 250
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Rackley Roofing 200
  • Cup Picks
    • James: Denny Hamlin
    • Eric: Chase Elliott

-Plug the Fantasy League

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  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X
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 For more of the podcast:

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  • Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
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Podcast: Blaney gets a-maize-ing win at Iowa

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NEWTON, IOWA – JUNE 16: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway on June 16, 2024 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Discussion Topics: 

  • News:
    • Let’s talk about Martin Truex Jr.
      • James Small calls last few years of decisions “distracting”
      • Chase Briscoe to replace him? 
    • KFB flirting with Hendrick and Gibbs
    • Josh Berry and Cole Custer to FRM? 
    • Noah Gragson to RCR? 
    • Justin Haley to Wood Brothers?

Checkered Flags

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Short track corner: 

Preview: New Hampshire

  • NASCAR Cup Series: USA Today 301 – Sunday, 2:30 p.m. EDT
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: SciAps 200 – Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Off until June 28
  • Cup Picks
    • Eric: Josh Berry
    • James: Martin Truex Jr.

-Plug the Fantasy League

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  • Where can we be found on social media?
  • James @jameskuch on Threads and X
  • Eric @TSuperspeedway on X
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 For more of the podcast:

  • Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
  • Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and iHeartRadio.
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