Podcast #65 — Iowa Speedway needs a Cup race

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Eric Young

Show Notes:

Recap: Camping World Truck Series and Xfinity races at Iowa

Good races both days
Trucks: Noah Gragson tries the Carl Edwards video game move for the win.
Xfinity: Allgaier leads a ton of laps but holds off charges for the win

News Items:

- https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/1008723994269437952
Larson says on Twitter he’ll race World of Outlaws full time before he’s 40.
- He’s 25 now
Like, all the teams are testing the Charlotte Roval in July
- http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2018/story/_/id/23803982/roval-testing-open-fans-charlotte
NASCAR has begun giving details about how title sponsorship will work after Monster leaves
- http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2018/story/_/id/23833024/nascar-working-sponsorship-plans-following-monster-exit

New segment: Do we care?

This is a segment we will try to do every week on the podcast. We’ll take something a bunch of people are talking about or something not many people are talking about and discuss whether we care about it and whether the fans should care about it.
During this weekend’s races at Iowa, Fox saved money by not having their main broadcasters travel to the event. Instead, they announced the race from a studio in Charlotte. The pit reporters were at the track, but Vince Welch, Adam Alexander, Michael Waltrip, etc., were not there for the race.
- Do we care?

Preview: Toyota/Save Mart 350 from Sonoma Raceway

Picks

- James: Kurt Busch
- Eric: Clint Bowyer

Dark Horse

- Eric: Daniel Suarez
- James: Michael McDowell

Shoutouts if any
- Plug the fantasy league
- Plug Patreon

Close show

Where can we be found on social media?
James @jameskuch on Twitter
Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter
Facebook @ TheSuperSpeedway

For more of the podcast:

Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com
Podcasts will be found on there as well.
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Podcast Episode 29 — Take the Win Away

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Eric Young

Recap of the Southern 500 at Darlington

Hamlin Wins – Almost gives it away!
- We now know the win was encumbered
  - What does this mean?
  - Loss of 25 Driver/Owner Points
  - Mike Wheeler is gone for 2 races, including the start of the Playoffs
Truex another strong showing without a win
- James theory about not closing races keeps him from wanting to take Truex for Homestead
An abrasive track surface makes for tire wear and more passing. Who would have thought?
Richard Petty gets the black flag

Random discussion:

Suarez loses Subway after NBC segment with Dunkin Donuts
- Our thoughts
Austin Cindric vs Kaz Grala finish at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park
- Was Austin in the right or the wrong?

Silly Season Discussion

Ty Dillon and Germain ink a multi-year Extension with Germain
Richard Petty Motorsports does not plan to merge with anyone: http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2017/09/05/richard-petty-motorsports-says-no-plans-to-merge-in-2018-while-moving-into-new-location/

Playoff Picture heading into Richmond

It’s cut and dry. Guys just have to win.
Will the race be crazy? What do we think
Who has the best chance to win?
- Bowyer – 91
- Jones – 123
- Logano – 129
- Dale Jr. -303

Preview the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond

Perhaps our preview will go with the Playoff discussion???
Picks:
- James: Kevin Harvick. Dark Horse: Trevor Bayne
- Eric: Denny Hamlin. Dark Horse: Jamie McMurray

Fun announcements for the Playoffs

We will be doing a fantasy draft!
- Eric and James will each pick 8 playoff drivers.
- The total points earned by a driver will contribute to the team’s total.
- Most points earned wins.

Bracket Challenge

Eric and James will fill out a bracket for all 10 races.
Each correct pick is worth 10 points per round for the first three rounds.
Each correct Homestead Pick is worth 15 points.
Pick the Champion and you get 20 points.
Most points win.

– Our listeners can join the fun!

– Make your picks and play along with us.

– Share your picks on our Facebook page

Episode 23 — Kahne Finally Gets a Win

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Eric Young

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The SuperSpeedway Podcast Episode 1

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Eric Young

Our first episode of The SuperSpeedway Podcast is live. In this episode we discuss the changes in the 2017 season and make our picks for the 2017 championship. Enjoy, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Soundcloud.