Show notes:

Review the 2022 Daytona 500

• Austin Cindric wins his first race in his 8th start.
• Harrison Burton Flip
• What did we think of the racing? 
• Brad Keselowski was aggressive all weekend
  • Potential tire penalty incoming

Xfinity Series 

• Austin Hill wins in his rookie season
• Myatt Snider tries to board Michael Jordan’s bus through the backstretch catchfence

Truck Series

• Zane Smith wins
• Very calm first half of the race.

News

• Chase Elliott signs a 5-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports

Weekend Preview Auto Club Speedway

• It’s been two years since we raced here last, as the 2021 race was canceled due to COVID.

Picks

• Xfinity Series: Production Alliance 300
  • James: Ty Gibbs
  • Eric: Justin Allgaier

• Cup: Wise Power 400
  • James: Joey Logano
  • Eric: Tyler Reddick

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: Brandon Croud from Lapped Traffic Podcast
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric: Fox Commercials
• James:

Fantasy League

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud and Facebook.

Show notes:

News

• There’s a new Drivers Council, and Jeff Burton is the mayor
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/02/11/drivers-form-drivers-advisory-council-jeff-burton-named-director/
• Busch Light launches “Accelerate Her” program for female drivers over 21 years of age.
  • Has committed to spending $10 million over the next three years
  • Objective: Provide more funding, track time, media exposure and training
  • https://racer.com/2022/02/14/busch-light-launches-accelerate-her-program-to-boost-female-nascar-racers/
• Gordon says Larson could run the Indy 500 – Hendrick open to running another series:
  • https://www.sportscasting.com/kyle-larson-racing-indianapolis-500-real-possibility/ 
• The Daytona 500 is SOLD OUT
  • https://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/
• The Biff will try to make the Daytona 500 with NY Racing
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/02/14/cup-series-2022-ny-racing-team-greg-biffle-daytona-500/

Season Preview

• One big gamble:
  • James: Reddick Makes the Final 4
  • Eric: DH, Harvick and KFB none miss the final 4
• Team to watch:
  • Eric: RCR – Equlizer 
  • James: Kaulig Racing 
• Pick 2 drivers that made the playoffs last year who won’t make it in 2021. 
  • James: McDowell and Almirola
  • Eric: McDowell and Almirola
• Pick 2 new playoff drivers
  • Eric: Dillon, Bubba
  • James: Jones, Cindric
• Who will be the first driver to win their first race this season?
  • James: Reddick
  • Eric: Reddick
• What will be the best race?
  • Eric: Daytona Cutoff
  • James: Bristol Night Race
• What will be the worst race?
  • James: Pocono 
  • Eric: Texas 
• Who will be our final 4?
  • Eric: Larson, Chase, Joey, MTJ
  • James: Reddick, Larson, Byron, YRB
• Who will be our 2022 Champion?
  • James: Larson
  • Eric: Joey

Weekend Preview

• Camping World Trucks: Nextra Energy 250
  • James: Tate Fogleman
  • Eric: Ben Rhodes

• Xfinity Series: Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300
  • James: Sheldon Creed
  • Eric: Daniel Hemric

• Cup: Daytona 500
  • James: Ryan Blaney
  • Eric: Justin Haley

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric: 
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud and Facebook.

Show notes:

Review the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

• Logano wins
• Our reactions to the:
  • Event
  • Racing – Thoughts on the new car
• Things we liked and did not like
• Was this the win that NASCAR thinks it is
• What does this mean for the future of the sport

News

• KFB not scheduled to run Xfinity in 2022

Coming Next Week

• We preview the 2022 Daytona 500 and the upcoming season
• Predictions

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric: 
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud and Facebook.

Show notes:

Discussion topics 

• David Smith is RFK’s new head of analytics
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/01/30/rfk-racing-tabs-david-smith-as-teams-head-of-analytics/
• Helio would like to run the Daytona 500
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/02/01/helio-castroneves-would-be-interested-the-daytona-500/
• Tony Stewart in the booth for Clash/Daytona 500
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/01/23/tony-stewart-joining-fox-sports-broadcast-booth-for-clash-daytona-500/
• Martinsville spring race will be 400 laps
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/01/27/martinsville-spring-race-to-be-400-laps/
• Darlington won’t sell backstretch seats for May race
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/02/01/darlington-raceway-will-not-sell-backstretch-seating-for-may-race/
• North Wilkesboro plans look awesome
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/01/22/speedway-motorsports-marcus-smith-shares-vision-for-revitalized-north-wilkesboro-speedway/
• SRX announces 2022 schedule
  • https://www.srxracing.com/schedule
• NASCAR institutes stiffer penalties for 2022 season
  • https://www.jayski.com/2022/01/24/nascar-stiffens-up-penalty-system-for-2022-cup-series-schedule/

Preview: Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

• https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/01/31/2022-busch-light-clash-at-the-coliseum-tv-schedule-entry-list-format-and-more/

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmP7kH75yr8&t=2259s
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric: 
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Soundcloud

Show notes:

Discussion topics 

• Thoughts on Daytona Testing
• Aric Almirola Retirement news
• Chili Bowl and Online Streaming
• It’s Hall of Fame week
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/01/17/nascar-hall-of-fame-class-of-2021-induction-slated-for-january-21/
  • The importance of Dale Jr.

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric: 
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Soundcloud

Show notes:

Discussion topics 

• NASCAR announces 670hp, 4-inch spoiler as base configuration for 2022 car. 
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/12/21/cup-series-2022-next-gen-rules-configuration/?linkId=100000097353235
• M&Ms/Mars leaving NASCAR after 2022 season
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/12/20/mars-incorporated-mms-departing-nascar-following-2022-season/
• Chrome numbers will be allowed in 2022
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/12/17/nascar-allowing-chrome-numbers-in-2022/
• AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Hemric, Noah Gragson will split duties in the second Kaulig Cup car
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/12/14/aj-allmendinger-daniel-hemric-noah-gragson-splitting-time-in-second-kaulig-racing-cup-car/
• Landon Cassill gets a great opportunity with Kaulig next season in Xfinity
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/12/09/landon-cassill-joining-kaulig-racing-for-2022-xfinity-series-season/
• GMS buys RPM, becomes Petty GMS Motorsports
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/12/07/richard-petty-motorsports-rebranded-to-petty-gms-motorsports/
• Nashville Fairgrounds revival appears to be happening
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/30/nascar-expected-to-return-to-nashville-fairgrounds-speedway/
• Spire is going truck racing
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/23/spire-motorsports-to-field-truck-series-team-in-2022/
• Practice and qualifying are (sort of) back for 2022.
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/19/practice-and-qualifying-return-with-knockout-style-format-in-2022/
• Jimmie Johnson is running the Indy 500, entire 2022 IndyCar season
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/14/jimmie-johnson-getting-nascar-offers-but-still-weighing-indy-500/

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric: 
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Soundcloud

Show notes:

Race Recap: 

• Cup:
  • Kyle Larson gets his 10th win and first Cup Series Championship
    • What did we think of the move to pit six laps in?
  • Chase Elliott comes up last of the final four
  • Truex had something at the end, but not enough
  • Kevin Harvick looked strong in this one
    • Finished fifth in points
  • Ryan Blaney also was a serious contender all day
  • Matt Dibenedetto almost didn’t get to race after angering the folks at Penske with an idiotic social media post and retweet. 

• Xfinity: 
  • Daniel Hemric FINALLY gets his victory, and a championship
    • Incredible last corner pass on Austin Cindric
  • AJ Allmendinger struggled all day
  • Gragson was there, but not really a threat

• Trucks: 
  • Chandler Smith wins both stages and the race
  • Ben Rhodes finishes ahead of Zane Smith to win his first championship
  • John Hunter Nemecheck has trouble early, fights all day to recover

• Overall weekend: 
  • There has been a lot of discussion that Phoenix isn’t the right track to end the season at, but how did it do this weekend? 

News Items: 

• Chase Briscoe quietly wins Rookie of the Year
• AJ Allmendinger expects to run 12-15 Cup Series races next season for Kaulig
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/05/aj-allmendinger-running-good-portion-of-cup-schedule-in-2022-with-kaulig-racing/
• Drivers who don’t know their 2022 plans
  • Anthony Alfredo: https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/06/anthony-alfredo-uncertain-of-2022-plans/
  • Ryan Newman: https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/07/ryan-newman-uncertain-of-future-plans/
  • Zane Smith: https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/05/after-chip-ganassi-racing-future-fell-through-zane-smiths-truck-title-run-also-audition-for-2022-ride/
• Speedway Motorsports is buying Dover Motorsports Inc
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/08/speedway-motorsports-to-acquire-dover-motorsports-inc/
• NASCAR announces Busch Light Clash format
  • https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/11/09/competition-format-for-busch-light-clash-at-the-coliseum-includes-heat-races-last-chance-qualifying-events/
• Dodge exploring a comeback?
  • https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/1458194714847498242?s=20

Fantasy League Update

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric:
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Soundcloud

Show notes:

Race Recap: 

• Cup: Xfinity 500
  • Bowman Vs. Hamlin
  • Truex pushes through an interesting last part of the race.
  • KFB is heading into offseason summer school

• Xfinity: Dead on Tools 250
  • Noah Gragson wins and gets in
    • Clean and awesome finish

• Trucks: United Rentals 200
  • Zane Smith wins a wild one
    • Austin Wayne Self hooks John Hunter

Points: 

News Items: 

• Matt McCall will crew chief for Brad Keselowski in 2022
  • https://theathletic.com/2879738/2021/11/02/crew-chiefs-for-brad-keselowski-for-2022-nascar-being-finalized-sources/
• Austin Hill set to join RCR for 2022 run
  • https://racer.com/2021/10/29/hill-headed-for-xfinity-with-rcr/
• Start times and networks announced for 2022. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/11/02/nascar-announces-start-times-and-networks-for-2022-season/ 
• NBC will move Cup and Xfinity races to USA next year
  • https://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/2021/11/02/usa-network-broadens-slate-with-addition-of-premium-nbc-sports-content-in-2022/
• NASCAR charters doubling in value since last year
  • https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2021/11/02/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/NASCAR.aspx

• Picks Championship Weekend

• Trucks: Lucas Oil 150
  • James: Sheldon Creed
  • Eric: Chandler Smith
• Champion
  • James: John H. Nemechek
  • Eric: John H. Nemechek

• Xfinity: Xfinity Series Championship Race
  • James: Justin Allgaier
  • Eric: Harrison Burton
• Champion
  • James: AJ Allmendinger
  • Eric: Noah Gragson

• Cup: Cup Series Championship Race
  • James: Kevin Harvick
  • Eric: William Byron
• Champion
  • James: Kyle Larson
  • Eric: Denny Hamlin

Fantasy League Update

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric:
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Soundcloud

Show notes:

Race Recap: 

• Cup: Hollywood Casino 400
  • Kyle Larson. What more can we say?
    • Nine wins on the season, 10 if you include the All Star Race
    • Let’s not forget the others he almost won 
      • Ryan Blaney passes him at Atlanta 1
      • COTA: NASCAR gives it to Chase before Larson can catch him
      • Pocono: Larson wrecks on the last lap
      • Darlington 2: Video game move on Denny Hamlin
  • The wind claims several drivers
  • Playoff drivers struggle
    • Ryan Blaney – Accident
    • Kyle Busch – Tire issues
    • Brad Keselowski – Tire issues
    • Martin Truex – Tire issues

• Xfinity: Kansas Lottery 300
  • Ty Gibbs wins again
    • Full time in Xfinity next year. Is this a waste of talent? Should he be in Cup right away?
  • Harrison Burton and Noah Gragson crash out after contact with Sam Mayer
  • Hemric rallies for 15th after accident

Points: 

News Items: 

• Dale Jr. will race at Martinsville next spring in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
  • https://twitter.com/nascar_xfinity/status/1453121601269112841?s=21
• A bunch of has-beens are trying out the Next Gen car today
  • Dale Jr., Tony Stewart and Clint Bowyer all testing the Next Gen car at Bowman Gray today. 
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/10/25/earnhardt-stewart-bowyer-to-test-at-bowman-gray/
• NASCAR is looking far into the future with schedule changes
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/10/25/nascar-planning-potential-schedule-changes-years-in-advance/
• F1 and NASCAR went head to head on Sunday

• Picks Martinsville

• Trucks: United Rentals 200
  • James: John Hunter Nemecheck
  • Eric: Ben Rhodes

• Xfinity: Dead on Tools 250
  • James: Ty Gibbs
  • Eric: Noah Gragson

• Cup: Xfinity 500
  • James: Chase Elliott
  • Eric: Ryan Blaney

Fantasy League Update

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric:
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Soundcloud

Show notes:

Race Recap: 

• Cup: Autotrader Echopark Automotive 500
  • Larson dominates yet again and locks into the Championship 4
    • Trouble for playoff drivers
      • KFB benefits from early Bubba spin
      • Logano blows a motor for the first time in 7 years
      • Truex ends his own race
      • Hamlin finds trouble twice late 
  • Truex and Logano must win? 
  • YRB says you gotta race like an A**hole with this package and boy did he and a bunch of others. 

• Xfinity: Andy’s Frozen Custard 335
  • JHN comes up to the Xfinity series and steals one
  • Poor Daniel Hemric 

News Items: 

• Tony Stewart owns a drag racing team now
  • https://www.jayski.com/2021/10/14/tony-stewart-racing-to-join-nhra-in-2022-with-two-fulltime-entries/
• JHN Will return to KBM full time in 2022
• Harvick vs Elliott 
  • Harvick still has words for Chase. 
• Bob: SHR still waiting on Smithfield to confirm plans for 2022
  • SHR still waiting on Smithfield to renew for next season. Would think they are hopeful and the win at New Hampshire helped. Would think a decision has to come in the next month or so.
• #51 Charter could be up for grabs but probably not
  • Bob: Owner points. The 51 team will need to gain four-five points on teammate 15 in order to avoid potential repossession by NASCAR.
• Might be issues with new NASCAR game

• Picks Kansas

• Xfinity: Kansas Lottery 300
  • James: Austin Cindric
  • Eric: Daniel Hemric

• Cup: Hollywood Casino 400
  • James: Kyle Busch
  • Eric: Denny Hamlin

Fantasy League Update

Shoutouts if any

• Eric: 
• James: 

Jackass Corner

• Eric:
• James: 

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, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and Soundcloud