Five To Go: Recent Episodes
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Atlanta traffic and pit reporter Doug "Fireball" Turnbull, WSB Radio Host Eric Von Haessler, and championship-winning mechanic Dan Elliott go long form on five big stories in the racing world each week, along with tales from the garage and the grandstands from over the years.
Doug, Dan, and Devin breakdown Chase Briscoe's haymaker vault over Kyle Busch at Darlington and into the Playoffs and why Darlington is a really good regular season finale site. They check the numbers of past recent Playoffs and how tight the field is in 2024 and since the Next-Gen. They also preview Atlanta, talk about the 2025 NASCAR schedule, hear from Chase Elliott about AMS, and talk to rookie Carson Hocevar about how prepping for Atlanta is so different than other tracks.
Doug, Devin, and Dan break down the Harrison Burton Cinderella story and whether that or Kyle Busch not winning was a bigger surprise. Devin gives his view from the Daytona grandstands and why he is adamant about the top-30 rule. Dan gives his theory on cars lifting off and why Retzlaff might later regret pushing Burton. Doug discusses Layne Riggs' Truck Series win and his view reporting from the pits for MRN for the first time in MIlwaukee. The crew also discusses a potential new NASCAR TV network and the big Trackhouse Silly Season.
With Dan out, Devin and Doug talk about Reddick finally finishing a win off and taking the points lead and also their take on the pre-appeal Dillon penalty. They also discuss the Playoff driver-travails, airborne cars, Silly Season surprises, and how global money could affect the driver/team market. They also discuss the implications of TV controlling so much of NASCAR and why that is not at all changing.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down the whacky Austin Dillon-Richmond finish and how NASCAR could curb egregious crashing, They also look at the Playoff picture in all three series and decide which series has the best Playoff schedule. They then talk to AMS GM Brandon Hutchison and later discuss the Braves game at Bristol and NASCAR night at Truist Park.
Doug, Dan, and Devin post up in the "Dan Cave" and discuss Doug and Devin's time in racecars at AMS and at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and Dan talks about what discussing his history with others is like. Then the crew breaks down Richmond Raceway, the chance teams actually have in winning the charter war, and what an international schedule and revamped Playoffs could look like.
Doug, Devin, and Dan dig in on the LaJoie-Spire breakup and where each party goes from here and the Johnson-84 team layoffs. They also talk about the future of NASCAR with the current charter impasse and could EV technology breed hybrids and power boost. Then Doug talks about children with illnesses getting a rare chance to drive racecars with Impact's Ryan Irwin.
Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss Larson's triumph in front of the friendly Brickyard crowd and Doug's and Devin's first IMS races. They go in-depth on the three NASCAR officiating questions, including the late yellow to end the race. They also discuss Herbst's big NXS win, Truck Playoffs, and stats showing two drivers falling hard.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown Ryan Blaney's second NASCAR Cup Series win of the year. They discuss the Kyle Busch and Corey LaJoie incident at Pocono. A Hailie Deegan update, and Noah Gragson going to drive for Front Row Motorsports next year. Short discussion about NASCAR limiting teams to three charters in new agreement, and in-depth preview of the return to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend.
Longtime Cup Series driver and current Ford Racing test driver David Ragan joins to talk about testing NASCAR's new EV that debuted in Chicago and the main differences with it versus the current car. He also is adamant about the future of electric tech in NASCAR. Then Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Bowman's drought-breaking win in the Chicago rain, the darkness clock, Deegan's departure, and Childers' new home at Spire.
Doug and Dan hear Devin's dispatches from the grounds of Nashville Superspeedway, including his view of all of the late race, fuel-saving drama, record-overtime, and Logano's Playoff buster. They also talk Silly Season rumors in Cup and Xfinity, the Xfinity and Trucks Playoffs, a sneaky short Chicago race, and, Almirola v. Wallace, Hailie Deegan's rookie turn.
Doug returns with Dan and Devin to discuss the intricacies of officiating rain delays and wet races and rate Christopher Bell after his win. They also talk about tire strategy, another Kyle Busch travesty, and preview Nashville. Then they discuss Briscoe to JGR and why his choice could have been surprising. They also talk about John Force's injury and the race track real estate business.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott recap Iowa Speedway's inaugural Cup weekend. Discussion over tires, were teams too aggressive or did Goodyear adjust. A look at the NASCAR Cup Series standings, and should drivers have a say in repaving a track. Devin and Dan go over Martin Truex Jr. retiring from full time competition at the end of the year.
Doug, Dan, and Devin take a deep dive on the Xfinity and Cup Series battles at Sonoma Raceway, as Doug gives his view from Turns 2 and 3. They also breakdown NASCAR's reported latest charter offer to Cup teams, the end of an era at FOX, and the strange repave at Iowa Speedway. They also share soundbites from Doug Rice at his Sonoma Walk of Fame induction and Richard Petty on how he got one of his nicknames.
Racing superfan and upstart journalist Adam Crooks joins Doug, Devin, and Dan to discuss the fan experience at the Indy 500 and how fans reacted to the last-lap pass. They also discuss Gateway, the points-shift with Cindric's win, Larson-waiver-gate, and the SHR shuttering fallout. They also weigh in on the 2025 NASCAR HOF nominees.
Doug returns to help conduct the symphony of Devin's dispatches from Charlotte Motor Speedway (including his thoughts on fan attendance) and Dan's fixes for the Stenhouse penalty and the abrupt calling of the Coke 600. They also discuss the Indy double and Hendrick's designs, midseason surprises, and the Custer v. Hill revenge.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott go over Joey Logano's dominant win in the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race. They discuss about the fight between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch. Atlanta Motor Speedway's second date moving back to a summer night race, and cities bidding to host NASCAR races. They also give a preview of the Coke 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott go over the Cup race at Darlington, discuss about Brad Keselowski breaking 110 race winless streak, the scuffle between Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher on Sunday. They also talk about silly season rumors, and Micheal McDowell moving on from Front Row Motorsports to Spire Motorsports. The boys discuss about the NASCAR in Season Tournament set to launch in 2025, and they give a preview of NASCAR All-Star race weekend at North Wilkesboro.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott break down the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history. They also go over all the latest updates on the charter system agreements and discuss Stewart-Haas Racing potentially selling some of their charters and merging with Front Row Motorsports. Dan and Devin also travel back to 1985 ahead of throwback weekend at Darlington.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott go over Denny Hamlin's third win of the season at Dover. They go in depth on the current Cup Series point standings, and manufacturing standings to see where everybody is lined up. Discuss about the next-gen car and how it may have lost it's parity, and a look ahead to Kansas this weekend.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown Tyler Reddick's win at Talladega. They debate about the fuel saving strategies used on the superspeedways so far in 2024 and whether it needs to stay or go. Eric Jones injury and who could replace them, they also discuss about what's going on with scoring pylons and give a Dover Motor Speedway preview.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott go over Chase Elliott breaking his 42-race winless streak. They discuss Hendrick Motorsports continence of domination in the 2024 season so far. Kupka and Elliott breakdown Jimmie Johnson's comments on the next-gen car and give a Talladega preview.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott are back to discuss Martinsville weekend, and go over Hendrick Motorsports historic win on Sunday. They give their overall thoughts on short track package this year. Is Stewart-Haas going to sell some of their charters and downsize their operation.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott go over all the racing that took place at Circuit of the Americas. They breakdown Byron's win and discuss the rapidly rising star Connor Zilisch. Dale Jr. giving short track racer Bubba Pollard a shot at NASCAR, and a dive into what's inside the sinkhole opened up at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The crew also give a Richmond preview.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott go in depth with the tire situation at Bristol. They discuss whether NASCAR and Goodyear will allow more tire wear in races going forward and should Ford be concerned with the results so far in 2024. They also give a preview of COTA weekend.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown the latest races at Phoenix raceway. The decision on RFK's appeal to Chirs Buescher's tire coming off at Vegas. Where does Austin Hill go for a full-time cup ride. Kupka and Elliott also throw it back to 1992 for Bristol's race weekend.
Doug Turnbull gives an update for the Five To Go Podcast. Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott break down everything from Las Vegas, including the close finish between Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick, Rajah Caruth winning his first Truck race. They also discuss Chris Buescher's tire problem, and the future of the way racers are being developed and coming from.
Doug, Dan, and Devin breakdown an exciting and historic AMS race and finish and the ingredients that made it play out this way. They also talk about Suarez's win and what that means for his future, TV ratings bumps, and SHR and Logano's penalties. They also discuss a pit road fight and suspension.
Devin and Doug huddle in an Atlanta Motor Speedway Media Center closet and talk about William Byron's statement Daytona 500 win and why grading that race was tough. They also preview the Atlanta race weekend and try to gauge how AMS will race - like Daytona or not? And Kyle Busch joins on location from the McDonough Cheddar's to talk about Daytona and Atlanta racing, backup cars, how a driver's schedule has changed in his 20 years, and how long he wants to keep racing.
Doug, Devin, and Dan break down the Duels and what they could spell for the Daytona 500 and also discuss manufacturer pecking orders. Joey Logano joins to talk about the rough ride in qualifying and how they adjust for the race. The crew looks at the driver swaps in Trucks and Xfinity and discuss things that could help and hurt NASCAR 2024.
Doug, Devin, and Dan break down the Hamlin-won Clash and the drama before in qualifying. They also discuss the hot tempers during and after and if those translate to the regular season. The crew tosses around the idea of where to race internationally and at what cost. And they toss some cheers to PRN's Doug Rice. who announced that 2024 will be his last year broadcasting full-time.
Doug and Dan ask Devin about his trip to the Georgia Capitol to honor the UNG softball team. Then they preview the Clash and its format changes, talk about the NASCAR-team charter frostiness, mince through F1's Andretti-rejection, and piece together Hamilton's move to Ferrari in 2025.
Doug, Dan, and Devin talk about the tweaks to qualifying and pit procedures, rumble strip-revisions, backup cars, and LED pit signs. They also talk about new drivers in the Legacy MC, EVs, fold and remember crew chief Ryan Pemberton.
Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss the Busch Light Clash's change to the Saturday card and how that relates to how much track time fans see, overall. They also discuss what expanding the charter system might look like - the pros and cons. And they relive the epic Elliott-1985 Southern 500, sift through some recent NASCAR headlines, and give Donnie Allison's NASCAR HOF case ahead of his induction.
Doug, Devin, and Dan convene for the first time this year to remember Cale Yarborough, discuss the NASCAR-Netflix series, the SRX shut down, SHR's fate, the short track/road course package, and more.
Doug, Devin, and Dan convene for the first time this year to remember Cale Yarborough, discuss the NASCAR-Netflix series, the SRX shut down, SHR's fate, the short track/road course package, and more.
Doug, Devin, and Dan break down NASCAR's 2025 and beyond TV rights deal and the pros and cons of streaming-only. They also discuss the new production hub and what NASCAR's game plan could be. They cover what little there was to be known of the recent short track test and several Silly Season news and rumors, including David Ragan's reunion for the Daytona 500.
Doug, Dan, and Devin convene on Black Friday to talk about the majors pros and cons of F1's opulent foray into Vegas and what a "NASCAR-F1 Speedweek" could look like. They also talk about Josh Williams' move to Kaulig and some NASCAR vacancies and what the entrance of a streaming service could look like in the new broadcasting deal. And the guys look back on the late Ken Squier's additions to the sport and Doug shares some advice the legend gave him.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down each of the three Championship Four races at Phoenix, including the craziness and rage in Trucks. They also break down the points standings for the top three series and highlight some drivers that had sneaky good and really bad seasons. They discuss the bad ratings for the season and at Phoenix and reasons why and pay tribute to the late car owner Leo Jackson. And they talk about the end of the Harvick era and champion Ryan Blaney's ability to breakthrough to fans outside of NASCAR.
Doug, Dan, and Devin rate Devin's UNG Women's Soccer call and discuss the Playoff and teammate drama from Martinsville. They also recollect Aric Almirola's career and that of the retiring crew chief Jason Ratcliff. Then they make some Phoenix championship picks for all three series and debate why Hamlin just cannot climb the mountain.
Doug, Devin, and Dan break down the tight racing from Homestead-Miami and try to predict where title favorites Hamlin and Truex Jr. can make up ground. They also discuss the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series Homestead races and the latest in Silly Season in those divisions and a hot prospect that may be on the move. They end the episode with a tribute to Georgia dirt tracker Frank Ingram.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the close finish in Vegas and the win for Kyle Larson, along with Dan's surprise at Bell's runner up finish. They talk the Blaney un-DQ, and how much a crew chief can really dictate strategy. Doug recalls his time at Road Atlanta's Petit Le Mans and Devin shares some big Kevin Harvick tributes for Homestead this weekend. The crew also updates and speculates the latest Silly Season developments.
Devin shares his observations after covering the ROVAL race and Doug and Dan and him talk about Allmendinger's win and why it does not assure his future. They talk about the drivers eliminated from the Cup and Xfinity Series' Playoffs, Mayer's clutch win, Burton's choke and his future, and racing with Stage yellows. They also discuss Deegan to the NXS and another top driver rumored to be leaving Kaulig. Then they go over the big changes in the 2024 Cup schedule and why it is better than some think.
Doug and Dan hear from Devin about his view from the Talladega stands and the crowd reaction to the Blaney win. They also discuss the agony for Kevin Harvick, the crapshoot Playoff standings, and the hard hits Cup cars took. Christopher Bell helps preview the strategy at the ROVAL and the boys discuss fight ethics after a nasty one in the Truck Series garage.
With Dan off, Doug and Devin explain how NASCAR's cultural irrelevance shows and some ways they think that could change. They also talk about some drama leaving Texas, the driver Devin thinks will make a deeper Playoff run, and Devin's view from the stands at Talladega this weekend. They also cover some NASCAR Silly Season news and rumors and connect some Truck Series dots ahead of their elimination weekend in Talladega.
Devin downloads some of his big Bristol stories: Zane Smith-Trackhouse, Spire-Live Fast charter, Hemric-Kaulig-Cup, teammates tussling, Logano's elimination, Harvick's malaise, Bristol-concrete-Spring returning, Earnhardt Jr. leading laps, Hamlin embracing the heel, and Truck and Xfinity Silly Season rumors. Doug and Dan discuss this all with him and also the Gen-7 parity problem and whether or not tires will be a Texas x-factor. And they leave off with a tribute to the late Sherry Pollex.
Doug and Dan chat with Devin, while he is on his way to Bristol, about stories he will cover this weekend, Playoff takes from Kansas, and the teammate rivalry at Hendrick. They also discuss Trackhouse and Kaulig Silly Season rumors, including arm hair-analysis, and take a deep dive on A.I., while reminiscing on the lost art of the press conference.
Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss the ups and downs of the 16-driver Playoff cadre and why one race is not enough to judge most of them. They also talk about what made the Southern 500 memorable on Sunday, how Kyle Larson won, and Bowman v. Suarez v. Mack. Then they talk Silly Season rumors (some of which broke after the recording) and play a little hot stove "Would You Rather."
Doug, Devin, and Dan are back together to digest Buescher's Daytona win and the Cup Series regular season results. They each give their sure bet, dark horse, and total shock guesses for the Playoffs and talk about parts of the Gen-7 car that NASCAR should consider tweaking. They talk about manufacturer support and the disparity there, too. And they wrap up with Doug discussing watching a German hill climb race, including his conversations with drivers Michelle Tute and Gerold Schneider.
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott give us a recap of the Watkins Glen weekend. Chase Elliott running out of fuel in the middle of the race. GMS leaving the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the fallout of the move. Denny Hamlin silly season rumors, does he return to Gibbs next year, does 23XI switch manufactures this year, alongside Stewart-Haas Racing possibly selling two charters. A NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale preview, who's in and who's out. Will a new youth ladder created by NASCAR help the lower series. Dan also gives his thoughts on a protentional new championship system.
Doug, Dan, and Devin give their takes on McDowell's statement win and how the Playoff implications are deeper than most think. They rate Elliott's chances to win Watkins Glen, what SVG's Truck debut could spell for his future, and the NASCAR driver with whom McDowell most likely compares. The crew also examines the point standings and just how close some of the Playoff drivers are.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss Chris Buescher and RFK's resurgence, fans' hasty hot takes, the aero at Michigan pointing to why the race was exciting, and Elliott's latest setback. They also discuss the Gragson-LMC fall out and where Gragson could race next year, the foreign invasion on the Indy road course, and the new way one manufacturer is using AI. They also talk about the inductees in the 2023 GA Racing Hall of Fame and some ins and outs of Johnson and co. entering the 2024 NASCAR Hall.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the pros and cons of Sunday's Richmond Cup Series race and the tension (again) between racing and entertainment. Keselowski has some comments. Are the Fords really making a comeback or are other teams readying for the Playoffs? The guys compare the race crafts of Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick. They also discuss the root of some on-track problems, the surprising new NXS-CW TV deal, and a Silly Season rumor from left field.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the moral racing dilemma of racing similar cars with a trophy in sight. Dan also talks about driver-grievances evolving with the cars. The gang discusses the Logano-wrecker debacle, Rick Ware Racing's potential, Silly Season, and what's at stake for the Truck Series regular season finale.
With Doug on vacation, Devin and Dan discuss Martin Truex's second Monday win of the season. Chase Elliott is 60 points behind the playoff cutoff line, how the pressure may be affecting him. The boys also talk Pocono Raceway and ask the question, are Australian Supercar drivers taking over the NASCAR scene.
Doug and Devin download their weekend full of action on the ground at Atlanta Motor Speedway, while Dan expresses what he thought of the race, while watching at home. And they explain why they all think that 300 miles is enough. They also discuss the points standings, the art of racing in the rain, big sponsor news, SRX, driver-owners, and the Harvick-Childress tribute. Then Daniel Suarez joins to talk "Daniel's Amigos" and SVG, followed by Mason Massey sharing about the Beau Slocumb tribute scheme he ran at his home track.
Doug, Dan, and Devin breakdown the Chicago Street Race and Shane Van Gisbergen's incredible win. They talk about what the race's success means for the sport both home and abroad. They discuss NASCAR's timing of shortening the race and gear up for the big AMS race weekend. Then Devin interviews Erik Jones about the schedule and Doug asks Aric Almirola about what of his driver items he is allowed to keep.
Doug and Dan talk with Devin about what he saw at Nashville Superspeedway and the crowd reaction to Ross Chastain's win. Devin also shares what Saturday's NXS winner, A.J. Allmendinger, had to say about the Chicago Street Race. Then Erik Jones joins to talk about his foundation, driver stats, and Atlanta Motor Speedway. AMS GM Brandon Hutchison also shares what the race weekend will look like and what his favorite AMS memory is.
Doug, Dan, and Devin talk about Josh Berry's move to the SHR No. 4 car and who they thought the leading candidates were beforehand. Dan breaks down why raw driver talent is not as prominent as in the past. The crew talks about the investors buying into JGR and the major sponsor model. They then discuss drivers on the Playoff bubble and in Chase Elliott can win in the regular season. Then Devin talks about driving golf balls off the AMS roof and shares some schedule insights from Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Doug, Dan, and Devin talk about the Toyota-resurgence in Sonoma and why the racing was so clean. They also talk about the lack of stage cautions, Garage 56's Le Mans plight (and what the budget might have been), and a Le Mans driver coming to Cup. Doug also shares some comments from Austin Dillon on paint schemes, his racing business aspirations, and the contact with Cindric.
Doug, Dan, and Devin talk about the legacy of James Lyle in Georgia racing and especially his role on the No. 9 team in the 1980s. They also size up Kyle Busch's victory at Gateway, Austin Cindric's clash with Austin Dillon, and Corey LaJoie's big shot. And they discuss NASCAR racing merch vs. F1's and the wild NXS race in Portland.
Doug and Dan discuss the giant racing weekend with Devin, who was on the grounds for all four days in Charlotte. They talk about Blaney's broken drought, Elliott's suspension and LaJoie's opportunity, and some teams that surprised in the Coke 600. They also talk about the Indy 500 finish, following the money thru Silly Season, and another F1 yawner.
Devin was on scene for NASCAR's North Wilkesboro return and discusses what he saw on and off the track. Dan reminds us of how the races in past decade should have reset our bar for action in this race. They also talk about the tension in the All-Star Open, Bubba Wallace and the bird, and the drama at Indy 500 qualifying.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the ups and downs of the Darlington race and breakdown Chastain v. Larson. They also discuss what Chastain does going forward, if Carl Edwards returns, and Alex Bowman's status. The crew also previews North Wilkesboro.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the last-lap pass and the punch both heard around the world. They discuss if F1 can actually surpass NASCAR in the states and they give probabilities for winless drivers to win before 2023 in Cup.
With Devin away, Doug returns with Dan to talk about Martin Truex Jr.'s Dover win and how that affects any retirement talk. They also discuss Ryan Truex's breakthrough and his future prospects, the performance of RFK Racing, Austin Dillon's woes, and Chastain's chrome horn. Then they talk about the surprise move of Legacy MC to Toyota and the big news shaping Josh Berry's Cup future.
Devin Kupka steps into the host chair with Doug Turnbull on vacation. Devin is joined by Dan Elliott, they discuss the wild wreck weekend that was Talladega. They discuss Kyle Busch's win on Sunday, and what that means for his career and for his team RCR. Jeb Burton's Xfinity win, massive wrecks in Xfinity race, Frankie Muniz leading the ARCA points, and the evolution of driver and car safety. They also discuss what Alex Bowman's absence will mean and they give a preview of the Dover Motor Speedway weekend.
Doug, Dan, and Devin debrief after a Martinsville race that left something to be desired. They also discuss tire fall off and the lack of passing and NASCAR's shy use of the rain tires in the Truck Series race. They also talk about Carson Hocevar finally stepping over the line in NASCAR's eyes.
Doug, Dan, and Devin reflect on Captain Herb Emory's racing show on the anniversary of his passing. They also tackle the racing and the drivers that excelled at Bristol dirt and the new Preece vs. Larson clash. And they discuss inconsistencies with the caution flags and with the penalty appeals board.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the short track package and better racing at Richmond, the first wins of Chandler Smith and Carson Hocevar, if Xfinity Series is NASCAR's best product, and is Texas showing signs of racing improvement. They also consider the repercussions and fairness of Hendrick Motorsports' points being given back.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Reddick's dominance at Circuit of the Americas and talk about Suarez's pit road actions, Bubba Wallace's head space, and driver etiquette. Then Todd Gilliland joins to talk about switching back and forth between race teams and his future.
Doug, Dan, and Devin recount their weekend on the ground at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the exciting Logano win on Sunday and some driver's thoughts post-race. They also discuss the Williams, Hamlin, and Hendrick penalties. Then they preview COTA, including Allmendinger's outlook on it. And Chandler Smith gives us 20 good minutes on racing, family, and faith.
Devin and Doug talk about the new short track package's performance and Phoenix and the Hendrick dominance there. They also discuss the potential impact of any Hendrick penalties, Hamlin vs. Chastain - is it over?, and teammates tangling in Xfinity Series. Then they preview Atlanta and talk about some changes on pit road.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss a tepid Vegas race and on whether we have a big enough sample size for trends. They also discuss Phoenix and the short track package and compare some metrics from recent races. Then they discuss Chase Elliott's injury, Playoff eligibility, and drivers' free time.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss RCR's first win with Kyle Busch why this shouldn't be as surprising as it seems. They also talk about the manufacturer with the edge, the team that is struggling, and what the new short track package and a rumored treaded tire may do for the racing action.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the various storylines from the 65th Daytona 500, including the characteristics of the pack and what the win means for Stenhouse Jr. They also discuss the strange Fontana construction timeline and why this race could be one of the better ones of the year.
Doug, Devin, and Dan share what they expect in Sunday's Great American Race...and how handicapping any winner is extremely difficult. They also discuss the Suarez and Bowman extensions, Toyota expansion, and the call for NASCAR to penalize drivers for crashes. Then Connor Daly joins to explain how his Daytona 500 ride came together and his successful "Speed Street" podcast.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss all things on and off the track around Sunday's Clash, including why people are talking about moving the location and/or date. They also discuss some surprising Todd Gilliland news and just what they think may or may not be going on at Auto Club Speedway. They also talk about the elimination of the "top 30" rule for the Playoffs.
Doug, Devin, and Dan convene to discuss the Rolex 24, SpeedFest, and the Garage 56 Le Mans lineup. They also break down NASCAR's latest competition rules and how much difference they really will make. The crew also predicts how hard drivers will race in this weekend's Clash.
Devin Kupka returns on his big birthday and tells Doug and Dan about why he thinks the Daytona 500 has lost its luster to younger fans. The crew also talks about the Phoenix test and Doug downplays the optimism in preseason predictions.
Doug and Dan convene again to discuss some major recent NASCAR stories: Kevin Harvick's farewell tour, Travis Pastrana attempting the Daytona 500, Petty GMS Racing renaming to Legacy Motor Club, Jimmie Johnson's car number, Kyle Larson in the 2024 Indy 500, and more.
Doug, Dan, and Devin return after a few weeks away to discuss the news of owners considering exhibition races and how that plays into the rights negotiations. They also talk about driver moves in Xfinity and Trucks (including what to expect from Hailie Deegan) and which series puts on the best on-track product. The crew also muses about Garage 56 and the advantage it could bring to Hendrick. And they share which driver could set off the entire Silly Season before the regular season starts.
Doug, Dan, and Devin take deep dives on the legacy of Brian France, the SHR Preece replacement of Custer, Gibbs driving the 54 car, and 2022 driver surprises.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss teammate behavior after Verstappen's F1 slight and they rate their most and least interesting Cup Series Silly Season moves. Then they each get introspective on what has changed in NASCAR in Dan's 50+ years, Doug's 20+ years, and Devin's five+ years participating in and following and covering it.
Doug, Dan, and Devin reflect on the loss of Coy Gibbs and the immediate effect on JGR this past weekend and in the near future. They also size up Logano's championship run, the efforts of the other three Championship Four at Phoenix, and some interesting stats from the 2022 Cup season. They also discuss Ty Gibbs' and Zane Smith's championship runs and Jimmie Johnson's return to NASCAR.
Doug, Dan, and Devin try to process just how clutch Christopher Bell has been and how that sets him up against Elliott, Logano, and Chastain for Phoenix. They also breakdown both the sheer disbelief of Ross Chastain's last lap video game passes, including concerns about the move and the evolution of driver ethics. Then they discuss Ty Gibbs' move on Brandon Jones and what that says for his reputation and future.
Doug and Devin discuss what unfolded at Homestead-Miami Speedway and which Playoff drivers seemed flat. They also discuss the Playoffs for Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series. And they also talk about the inflated optimism and short memories over Chase Elliott's points situation. Dan and Doug talk about the message sent with the Wallace suspension, the scare for the No. 19 crew, and the cloud surrounding Tony Stewart, who makes his NHRA debut this weekend.
The crew discusses Devin's trips to Indy, Chicago street course, and Lambeau and some ties of each to NASCAR. The guys break down the Vegas storylines, including all the different ways the Wallace-Larson clash could break. They also talk about some SHR Silly Season news and pay homage to Kurt Busch.
Back from being at the Roval in Charlotte, Devin and Doug discuss what they heard from drivers and saw on the track...and the adjectives describing two very different parts of the Cup race. Dan also digs into the mechanics on the Gen-7 car and the financial grievances the owners aired. The crew discusses whether going public is ultimately what is best for the sport, too.
"Bud's Garage" host Bud Hughes joins Doug, Dan, and Devin to talk Petit Le Mans. Then Devin gives his view from the stands for the Chase Elliott Talladega win and on what he thought of the racing. They also discuss the big Cup Series safety controversy, how the Byron penalty appeal will go, and how unpredictable the Charlotte Roval will be.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss how well Tyler Reddick is running compared to Kyle Busch in light of Silly Season, the numerous reasons and possible fixes for the tire failures, how NASCAR should officiate William Byron, the amazing heater Noah Gragson is on, and this weekend's Motul Petit Le Mans and Talladega races.
Devin is back from Bristol and discusses his experience with Doug and Dan. The three detail the drama of the Cup Series Playoff cutoff race, why tires may have been blowing, the persona of Noah Gragson, and how to fix short tracks with the Gen-7 car.
They also hear from Kyle Busch on his Truck team, Kyle Larson on his contract extension, and talk about the move of the All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro.
Then Eric Von Haessler interviews Helio Castroneves about driving athleticism and the 25th annual Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on October 1st.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss their Playoff surprises after two races and whether the Jones or Wallace win was a bigger surprise. They also talk about the Busch-RCR news, other dominoes to fall, and some Truck and Xfinity thrilling finishes.
Doug, Devin, and Dan talk about the chaos of both NASCAR races in Daytona, how the Playoff stage was set, and Austin Dillon's move to get into the Playoffs. They also discuss some drivers they expect to go deep and fall out early from the Playoffs and the safety and cost discussion teams may want to have over superspeedways.
Doug and Dan group to discuss how NASCAR handled the rain at Watkins Glen, the performance of Kimi Raikkonen, and why the Larson-Elliott battle is blown out of proportion. They also talk more Kyle Busch-Silly Season scenarios, the return of F1, and the tight points battle in IndyCar.
Doug, Dan, and Devin reflect on Saturday's Georgia Racing Hall of Fame ceremony and the statistical strangeness of Harvick's streak. They also talk about The Glen and what the large international presence means. And they take another stab at Kyle Busch Silly Season and the targets on Chastain.
Live at the HOF in Dawsonville, Doug and Devin set the scene for the 2022 GARHOF inductions and what fans can see if they come. They also talk about the Playoff standings, Richmond tire wear, and take (another) deep dive into NASCAR Silly Season, including who could drive the JRM No. 9 NXS car.
Doug, Dan, and Devin explain their surprise with Harvick winning and if the 4 team can go deep in the Playoffs. They also take a deep dive on how Kyle Busch's contract scenario shows the power shift between drivers and teams and if Busch is on the downside of his career. They also talk about their live broadcast on Saturday at the GA Racing Hall of Fame.
Doug and Dan break down Reddick's Indy road course win and NASCAR's officiating decision with track limits and car parts. Dan explains why driver etiquette goes out of the window, given the box they're in. They also discuss the Kyle Busch Silly Season conundrum and F1 Silly Season.
A week removed from Denny Hamlin's shocking announcement of the signing of Tyler Reddick, he and JGR teammate Kyle Busch are DQ'd from spots one and two at Pocono. Doug and Devin break down the penalty, the ramifications, and the strange seasons of Hamlin and Busch. They also talk about Ku. Busch's concussion leading to Ty Gibbs' debut, Chase Elliott's winning and leading no laps, and how the Indy Grand Prix could also provide surprises.
As Christopher Bell's New Hampshire win puts more pressure on Blaney and Truex Jr., Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss how this affects how drivers achieve results and their strategies before at NHMS or ahead at Pocono. They also talk about CRAZY season with the Reddick bombshell, the Dillon news, the Almirola rumors, and the strange IndyCar-Palou situation.
Doug and Devin, from from AMS, join Dan to break down Chase Elliott's winning moves and the heartbreak for Corey LaJoie and the heartburn surrounding Ross Chastain. Elliott and LaJoie share their emotions, as does Saturday winner and Georgia boy Austin Hill. Dan describes winning at his home track. Kevin Harvick offers his few on Gragson and the penalty. Chase Briscoe opines about the rumored Chicago street course. And we go one-on-one for 15 good minutes with rookie Austin Cindric.
Doug, Dan, and Devin return after a week off to dissect Reddick's maiden win at Road America and on the implications of that race moving to the Chicago streets. They also look at Devin's view on-site the week before at Nashville. They dice up the latest Silly Season news, Noah Gragson's latest controversy, and preview Atlanta Motor Speedway with Chase Elliott.
Doug and Dan issue some quick Cup Series superlatives close to the season's midpoint and discuss the stat that really shows parity. They also discuss why parity could be short-lived and what has caused the stats to plane out. They also look at the Trucks vs. SRX timeslot and go over Dan's theory on NASCAR's target audience and target team owners.
Dan, Devin, and Doug explore the biggest stories from the Cup and Trucks at Gateway and the Xfinity Series' maiden trek to Portland. They discuss Chastain and the hard payback threatened him, along with the big hits Hocevar and Harvick took. They also talk about Truex Jr.'s future and the options JGR has if he hangs it up - will they have enough sponsorship then?
Doug and Devin meet to break down the numerous Coca-Cola 600 storylines and the numerous drivers with heartbreak over the weekend. Devin describes the atmosphere of the sold out crowd and what the No. 14 pit box was like when Briscoe spun trying to win. Devin also describes his fondness of the Brickyard and the layout of Gateway. And he shares several driver interviews from the weekend.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down NASCAR's inconsistency with the yellow flag and not black-flagging Blaney, along with what needs to change to bring the All-Star race back to glory. They also discuss the uptick in Ford's performance and the Ford team still struggling, along with recapping Indy 500 qualifying and the F1 Barcelona race. And they look ahead to the great Memorial Day weekend races.
Doug, Devin, and Dan break down Kurt Busch's breakthrough Kansas win, why tires kept blowing, and why there were so many pit penalties. They also talk about struggling Fords and the All-Star format. Finally, Dan breaks down the implications of the NASCAR chassis in the 2023 Le Mans race.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Darlington's finish and if Logano really owed Byron one. They also discuss F1's Miami debut and the difficulty of its NASCAR timing overlap. The crew also discusses Silly Season - especially if they really can see Kyle Busch with another team.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss some big stories from the Dover race weekend and how the narrative doesn't match the stats for Chase Elliott. Dan also brings his "two sprint race" idea and why he thinks the 9 team's dominance has just begun. And the crew also discusses tricky pit stops, start times, and the caution F1 should take.
Dan, Devin, and Doug break down the wild Bristol dirt Cup finish and what the cars need to make the future on dirt better. They also examine the scoring confusion after Stage 2 and the sportsmanship differences the past two weekends. The crew also previews Talladega...well...sort of.
Doug and Dan discuss the factors that combined to produce a lackluster Martinsville race, along with the downsides of teams refining the new car. They also examine the Bristol dirt race and the enigma that is Ty Gibbs. Dan also has a vision for large race teams. And Dan and Doug also remember fondly their close friend, Captain Herb Emory.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down and rate the first real strategy race of 2022 and try to figure out of the new car made racing any better at Richmond. They also discuss drivers' late race moves and how much teams push the limit in inspection. They also look at what kind of parity the Cup Series is now seeing, as "big" teams are on the up trend.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Ross Chastain and Trackhouse Racing's first wins and whether Trackhouse can maintain this output. They also discuss Chastain's winning move and whether another driver gets the same reception. They also break down the RFK penalty and debate whether loose wheel penalties are too tough.
Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the new era of tight, pack racing at the reprofiled Atlanta Motor Speedway. They examine the dichotomy between pure racing and entertainment and wonder if other 1.5-mile tracks should or shouldn't try this. They also look at drivers really struggling in 2022 and ahead to Circuit of the Americas.
Doug, Dan, and Devin talk about drivers adjusting and big teams emerging in Phoenix, detail new race-winner Chase Briscoe's interesting plight, preview the AMS weekend schedule, and hear from Cup rookie Todd Gilliland.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down some Vegas stats and storylines after another great race weekend. They also discuss if Bowman's wins are the real deal, how teams are learning the cars, and if there is true parity. Ross Chastain joins at the end with a conversation from Daytona where he outlooks his season.
Doug and Dan discuss another intensely entertaining race at Auto Club Speedway. They cover the tire and wheel issues, the car shortage, and the early good and bad surprises amongst the teams after two races. They also break down how bad they think the Larson-Elliott skirmish really is.
Doug, Eric, Dan, and Devin offer their takes on the Daytona 500 as a whole and on the finish. They also discuss Austin Cindric as a potential fan favorite and some of the intricacies of pit stops on the new car. They then predict some issues that could arise this weekend at Auto Club Speedway. Finally, Doug caught up with Noah Gragson for a few minutes in Daytona.
Doug and Dan welcome Devin Kupka back to discuss the old and new school feel of the Busch Light Clash in L.A. and the momentum NASCAR may have with new fans. They also discuss how hard making 2022 NASCAR predictions is and what they hope to see this coming racing season.
Georgia NASCAR veteran David Ragan joins Doug and Dan to discuss his Daytona 500 ride and 2022 plans. David then takes their questions on how the new Gen-7 Cup Series car drives, what the difficulties have been testing it for two years, how detailed the simulators are, what wore him out about the full-time racing grind, and how the new car will race to the naked eye.
Doug, Dan, and guest co-host Devin Kupka file through driver comments on the new surface and banking at Atlanta Motor Speedway from Kurt Busch, Ross Chastain, and Chris Buescher. Devin and Doug give their thoughts on what they saw at the tire test. And the gang discusses the Brandon Brown-LGBcoin saga, along with more recent Silly Season news.
Doug and Dan name their top 2021 drivers for each series, NASCAR's biggest dud, and the sport's biggest story this year. They also discuss the COVID surge's potential ramifications and the many unknowns with the Next-Gen car. Finally, they talk about the F1 finale and remember several recent losses in the racing community.
Devin Kupka joins Doug and Dan to break down some of the offseason's biggest stories, so far, including the Petty-GMS merger and some big moves SMI is making with tracks. They also talk about Next-Gen anxiety, Silly Season, the Snowball Derby teardown, and F1's killer title battle.
Doug and Dan join guest analysts "Bud's Garage" host Bud Hughes and F1 super-fan George Clark to cover a lot of ground. Clark explains his F1 fandom and the Hamilton-Verstappen showdown last weekend in Brazil. Bud and Doug discuss their time at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. And the gang also talks the IMSA fan experience, the Next Gen car's effect on the NASCAR industry, and some NHRA end-of-season news.
Doug, Eric, and Dan are joined again by guest analyst Devin Kupka to discuss how Larson's championship is the cherry on top of an incredible season in several series. They opine on who the driver suffered the most Phoenix disappointment, on Kevin Harvick's strangely consistent year, and on the end of several eras (Keselowski-Penske, Newman full-time in Cup, the Gen-6 car, and the five-lug wheels). They also discuss Hemric's breakthrough, Game 7 moment.
Special guest Devin Kupka joins Doug and Dan to break down the crazy last segment of Martinsville and why the last four races point to a Hendrick championship. They give reasons to pick for and against each Cup Series Championship Four driver, quickly analyze the Xfinity and Truck Series Phoenix championship prospects, and Dan talks NHRA. Then Eric calls in with his thoughts on the Bowman win.
Doug and Dan discuss another dominant Larson-performance and whether they expected this before the season. They also break down what they expect in Martinsville with so many drivers so close. Then they opine on the infatuation with F1 and those comparing the COTA event to NASCAR in Kansas.
Doug and Dan break down the Texas races, Larson/Hendrick's dominance, and the teams on the ropes. They also discuss the 550HP package and fan expectations, the future of electric vehicles, Daniel Hemric's psyche, and Stewart's new NHRA teams. Then Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta president Rick Humphrey joins to talk Motul Petit Le Mans and why that race is in November.
Doug and Dan digest the craziness and drama leaving the Charlotte ROVAL, not the most or least of which is Harvick vs. Elliott II. Dan details which two drivers/teams made championship efforts. And the guys discuss taking NASCAR for granted and the resurgence of Allmendinger.
Doug, Eric, and Dan convene and discuss: -The history and significance of Bubba Wallace's and 23XI's first win. -Some other big Talladega firsts -Dega lights, please -the extremely close Playoff standings at the Charlotte ROVAL - the John Wes Townley tragedy.
Doug and Dan convene to talk -Implications from Harvick-Elliott clash -Surprises that missed Playoff cut -If the dirt at Bristol made the pavement race better -The crazy NXS and NCWTS finishes -COVID affecting the Playoffs -The pressure off of two prospects -Justin Allgaier joins to talk about racing Sam Mayer hard
Eric returns with his thoughts on the big races at Daytona and Darlington. Doug, Dan, and him also placate the knee-jerk Richmond criticism. The crew also debates the JGR hype and the Hendrick hiccups and covers the 2022 new schedule, including the Clash in L.A. They also discuss Silly Season in IndyCar, NASCAR, and F1 and the Lewis vs. Max crash in Monza.
Doug and Dan do call this the wrong episode number, but they also regroup to break down the Cup Series Playoff opener at Darlington and all the of the drama for the championship contenders. They also ponder the rumors about the Clash at the L.A. Coliseum and some F1 Silly Season items.
Doug and Dan group to discuss the high drama of Daytona, but also some outcomes they wish they desired. They also cover some Silly Season items in this brief episode.
Doug, Dan, and guest host Bud Hughes gather again to discuss the ins and outs of the Cup and Xfinity Michigan races, IndyCar and Trucks with hectic Gateway races, the debate about NASCAR COVID protocols, and what the lack of 2022 schedule might be saying about the Next Gen car.
Doug, Dan, and guest analyst Bud Hughes gather to discuss yet another controversial and crazy debut race at a course. They weigh the options with curbing and officiating and how NASCAR, Briscoe, and Hamlin should have handled the finish. They also weigh in on how charters shape the Cup Series Silly Season. And Truck Series Playoff driver Chandler Smith talks about his rocky rookie season, how he became a Toyota development driver, and getting married.
Doug, Eric, and Dan break down NASCAR's return to Watkins Glen and the sheer prowess of Elliott and his chase of Larson, along with the risks the 9 team is taking in inspection. They also look at Ty Gibbs and where he could drive and if anyone has set a pace like he has. They also give a nod to fallen crew member Mike Rich and the four other 2021 Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inductees and they break down a rocky IndyCar Nashville street race debut.
The whole gang is back to discuss Watkins Glen favorites and if Hendrick got too hot, too soon. They also break down the Truck Series standings before the regular season finale, Eric's 2021 superlatives, Trackhouse inking Chastain, and the insane and entertaining Formula 1 storylines.
Bud Hughes joins Doug and Dan to discuss what teams are telling him about the Next-Gen car and what planning for it is like. The trio also discusses their most surprising, improved, and disappointing teams. And they speculate how COVID could affect the NASCAR season and more on the AMS repave.
Doug and Dan talk about Aric Almirola's clutch win, NASCAR"s questionable rain carelessness, the Playoffs shakeup, and where Newman and DiBenedetto could possibly land in any of NASCAR's top three series.
Doug, Eric, and guest co-host Devin Kupka discuss the AMS reconfig, Kurt Busch's popular win, the teammate assist, and the Next-Gen car rumors.
With Eric on vacation, Doug and Dan recap Road America and preview this weekend's AMS races. Then they dig in to the big changes announced at Atlanta Motor Speedway and what Trackhouse's buying of Ganassi means. They also discuss drivers spilling news and then Alex Bowman joins to talk about what driving in place of big name drivers is like.
Doug and Dan recap the Pocono twin bill, analyzing both Kyle Busch's gutsy win and whether Hendrick has a chink in its sheet metal. Dan talks about the difficulty of driving a transmission in only fourth gear and a reason behind the 9 team's lug nut penalty. Then Doug interviews the legendary Mario Andretti about, among other things, his karting centers in Atlanta.
The full crew convenes after a couple of weeks off to discuss Larson's recent dominance and to rate the return of Nashville Superspeedway. They also take a deep dive on Nashville's Trackhouse Racing and Doug interviews Cup Series rookie Anthony Alfredo about how he ended up in the No. 38 ride and his plans for 2022.
Doug and Eric chat about Castroneves' popular, historical Indy 500 win, Hendrick's record-breaking Coke 600 win, the Larson and Elliott back-monkeys, and another Silly Season rumor.
The full crew returns to talk about Eric's new YouTube shows and the future of media. They also discuss the historical significance of racing and COTA and how to better officiate and equip for rain-racing. They also dissect the potential ownership role for Brad Keselowski at Roush-Fenway and the Indy 500 and F1 ups and downs last weekend.
Doug and Dan get together to discuss Alex Bowman's Dover win and how HMS finishing 1-4 makes a statement. They also talk about who the standout organization is (or isn't), pressure in the point standings, cheating the inspection line, and the youth movement in IndyCar. Dan also shares stories about meeting a Delaware governor and standing in for his brother Bill in a commercial.
With Dan and Eric out, Bud Hughes joins Doug to discuss the expectations of race fans who didn't think Darlington was a good race. They also break down how pit stops will change with the one-lug Next Gen car and what spec parts mean for longtime shop mechanics. Bud also shares fond memories of Atlanta Dragway.
The gang returns from a break with their impressions on the racing in Kansas and at Talladega. They also discuss the effect testing has on track revenue and the on-track product, how that late tire caution could upset bettors, if Kyle Busch's win was a statement, and what makes a good plate race.
The full crew digests Bowman's surprise Richmond win, Johnson's shaky Indy debut, the art of Lewis Hamilton's F1 comeback, the head-scratcher that is Kyle Busch, and Jen Jo Cobb's denial to run Cup.
Dan and Doug dig through two exciting (and delayed) Martinsville races and talk about what Josh Berry's first NXS win means. They also talk about the struggles Harvick and Ky. Busch overcame, the pressure to win this season, and which drivers they would like to see move to NASCAR and which NASCAR drivers they'd like to see in other series.
The full crew is back to tackle their pros and cons of the first Cup Series dirt race at Bristol. They also talk about tweaks for next year, the true talent of Kyle Larson, drivers with pressure one fifth of the way into the season, and who the best driver in the world may be.
Doug and Dan discuss some positives leaving Atlanta, the driver odds for Bristol, a passenger car feature that stock cars could use, Doug's front-row seat for the Gragson-Hemric fight, and the time Captain Herb got hit by a car at AMS. We also go in-depth with Bill Lester with his surprise return to Trucks and with Riley Herbst on the tracks he likes the most.
Doug and Dan head from the desert to their home track, grading the Phoenix racing and storylines and setting up this week's Atlanta races. They also talk about racing action being sold short on TV and spend ten minutes getting to know Ryan Preece.
In this abridged episode, Doug quickly recaps some NASCAR-Vegas storylines and then sits down for over 20 minutes with Cup Series rookie Chase Briscoe. Briscoe shares about the challenges of less fans in the stands as a rookie, acclimating to Cup racing, his biggest NASCAR moment so far, and how his faith keeps him grounded.
Doug and Dan get together and talk about some drivers who had the fire and some that were ice cold at Homestead-Miami Speedway. They also talk about the breaking point of when veteran driver pay makes sense.
Doug, Dan, and Eric gather again to marvel at Christopher Bell's and Ty Gibbs' clutch race wins, the action-packed tripleheader Daytona Road Course weekend, what NASCAR could do better with the yellow flag, and what Ryan Blaney just might seem to lack.
The full crew is back to break down a mostly disappointing Daytona 500 and some of the problems that make the pack either ride or wreck. They also talk about racing underdogs, the optimism of road courses, and driving a stick shift. Dan also remembers some charity and mischief of the late Dale Earnhardt.
Doug and Eric give their thumbs up to Tuesday night's Busch Clash and preview the Daytona 500. They also heavily reminisce on Dale Earnhardt, 20 years after his death, and the impact he had on NASCAR. They also discuss another seven-time champion returning to the track for a record-breaking 8th crown.
Eric Von Haessler joins Doug to give his outlook as a fan on 2021 - both stories and drivers. The duo also discusses relating to casual fans, Chase Elliott in other series, and the new car. Cartoonist Mike Smith then joins to talk about drawing the sport and encountering the Busch brothers.
Dan and Doug return for the new year with the tough task of ranking the huge stories from the 2020 NASCAR season...and some honorable mentions. They also issue their own executive orders for the sport.
Doug, Eric, and Dan break down the season-ending Phoenix race weekend and Chase Elliott's run to victory. They also dive deep on the development of the new car and what it means for small teams and its likeness to V8 Supercars. The guys also talk about the sport navigating COVID-19 in 2020 and again in 2021.
Doug, Eric, and Dan cover the marathon in Texas and the madness in Martinsville after two weeks off. They also take differing views on the Playoffs system, discuss what they would say to the 4 team after Martinsville, tie up some Silly Season loose ends, and say who they each think is the greatest all-time driver.
Doug, Dan and Eric discuss how Logano's Kansas win spikes the Playoff pressure, whether the tight but aero-dependent racing is good or not, the Larson-Briscoe-Jones Silly Season moves, how chassis evolve, Chase Elliott and radio safety, and some scary wrecks in NHRA and NASCAR.
Doug and Dan discuss the rain's influence on the racing last weekend in Charlotte in the future, Elliott's incredible road racing record, if Kyle Busch and Adam Stevens may break up, lame duck drivers, and how Penske's Supercars experience could help their NASCAR team.
Doug, Dan, and Eric dissect NASCAR officiating at the end of a crazy and controversial Denny Hamlin win in Talladega. They also parse through the major 2021 Cup schedule changes, discuss the curious case of DiBenedetto, and the end of the Chad Knaus crew chief era.
Doug and Dan dig in on some 2021 NASCAR schedule rumors, ahead of its announcement and what those changes mean for the future of the sport. Doug also describes his ride-along in a Ford GT with David Ragan at Road Atlanta, how teams are spending money, what drivers wasted a Vegas chance, and the pressure Kurt's win exerts on others.
Doug, Eric, and Dan dive deep on the Jordan-Hamlin-Wallace, Chastain, and COTA news. Dan explains why he thinks this is a totally new NASCAR era. They also talk about past athletes in racing ownership, the charter system, how Petty Enterprises fell off, and why recent racing at good tracks has been quiet.
Doug and Dan discuss the Playoff drivers and teams trending up and turning heads and the ones hurting their chances. They also talk about what unfolded at Richmond and what makes a good race. And they breakdown the latest Silly Season rumors and if September is too late to start a good team.
Doug and Eric detail the plight of the Cup Playoffs drivers from Darlington, Truex's risk level for the win and the points, some F1 stories, different types of personalities, the California half-mile, and what Jimmie Johnson shouldn't do in 2021.
Doug and Dan break down Daytona's exciting regular season finale and the small advantages teams can deploy in superspeedway races. They also forecast who they expect to falter in the opening round of the Playoffs, discuss sportsmanship and aggression, and ponder how we wrongly take things for granted.
Doug and Dan give their thoughts on the Dover doubleheader, the Daytona Road Course, what could happen with the Playoffs lineup, some TV decision-making, Silly Season, and the Indy 500. They also remember Dan's father-in-law, James Threat.
Doug, Eric, and Dan weigh on Harvick dominance, the action in Michigan, managing yellow flags, valuing Erik Jones and Bubba Wallace, qualifying formulas , and the broken charter system.
Eric and Doug discuss the great racing in New Hampshire, the undervaluing of Keselowski and the sale of LFR, where other drivers land, should Wallace take ownership in RPM, the economy of NASCAR, and Dale Jr.'s Hall of Fame selection.
Doug and Dan compare the Kansas race to those before at Texas and Kentucky and talk Playoff points. They also grade the best and worst Cup teams and drivers past the halfway point of 2020 and salute the late Maurice Petty and Bob Bahre.
Doug and Dan unpack the story lines leaving Texas, including why the racing action wasn't good until the end, the idea of raising standards to race in Cup, and fans not treating COVID-19 seriously.
Doug, Dan, and Eric discuss an underwhelming Bristol All-Star Race and the choose cone and aesthetics and what could make the event better. They also recap and rate the Kentucky race, talk about their favorite racing numbers, and imagine what they'd do with a million dollars.
Doug and Dan discuss why the racing Sunday wasn't as good as it looked, why low horsepower cars shouldn't be on the big track at IMS, the good road course NXS race, TV remote broadcasters, pit road safety, and Jimmie Johnson's COVID-19 positive test.
The entire gang is back to discuss shifting at Pocono, if stacking races works, the "choose cone" Bristol debut, and what should become of Keselowski and other Cup free agents.
After rain has impacted five of nine of NASCAR's races since the shutdown, Doug and Dan breakdown Monday's Talladega Cup race, discuss how tire wear used to matter there, the ascension of Justin Haley, the plight of the ARCA Series, and the show of respect to Bubba Wallace.
The whole gang returns to recap the racing at Atlanta, Martinsville, and Homestead-Miami. They also talk about NASCAR's stance on race, the addition of Nashville Superspeedway, the 2020 rookie class, TV coverage during COVID, and 30,000 fans at Bristol.
Dan and Doug discuss the racing actions at Bristol, Chase Elliott's resurgence, and Elliott's actions at Bristol. They also talk about NASCAR's weighing in on the racial strife in the U.S.
Dan and Doug talk about Chase Elliott's triumphs and travails...and the stoking of his bounty-infused rivalry with Kyle Busch. They also compare how the Trucks and Xfinity raced versus Cup at Charlotte and if Brad Keselowski's win affects his free agency.
Doug, Dan, and Eric break down the two Cup races and Xfinity race at Darlington Raceway. They discuss the details in front of and behind the camera, whether the first foray was a success or not, and the raw emotion and excitement of Chase Briscoe's emotional triumph.
Life events: Doug got married and Dan had a triple-bypass. They discuss that and Eric comes back to offer his views on the Larson saga. The gang also discusses the odd ball hiring of Kenseth at Ganassi , the COVID-driven return of NASCAR, and whether Dale Earnhardt Jr. should be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Doug and Dan discuss what the path back to NASCAR could be for Kyle Larson, after his saying the "n-word" during an iRacing event. They also compare iRacing with gamer-only drivers and real drivers, what a virtual pit crew would do, and how NASCAR could run with no fans in the stands.
Over Skype, Doug, Dan, and Eric talk about the COVID-19 outbreak and the never before seen stoppage of NASCAR and the world. They discuss the ramifications both long and short term for the sport, the reality that some races may be missed, and how tough making races up will be. They also give their initial thoughts on eNASCAR and its short term popularity. Finally, the group discusses their favorite racing movies and how Dan was in one...sort of.
Doug, Dan, and Eric recap a great racing weekend for the Cup Series at Phoenix and what made it good. They also share their reservations of the move to single-lug nut pit stops in 2021 and why the Clash on the road course could work. Then they share stories about Ed Clark, including how Dan ticked him off on the race track. Ed then joins to reflect on his career and what the future holds for the outgoing AMS president.
Since Doug forgot to add this audio to Episode 92, we give you a bonus episode with the Cup Series rookies. Custer and Reddick both talk about adjusting to the momentum-driven Cup cars. Reddick also talks about the layout of his team, fatherhood, and his aggressive style - and he addresses if there is anything left of his scrap with Custer last year. They each also talk about the difficulties to and fro on the west coast swing.
Eric returns to give his take on Newman and the season, so far. Then the Dan, Eric, and Doug talk about what Bowman's win means for both he and Hendrick, what Harrison Burton's NXS says, if the Toyotas and Chevys really have swapped places, the expenses of qualifying trim, and what they would be happy seeing a resurgent Jimmie Johnson do in his final year. Then rookies Cole Custer and Tyler Reddick join to explain their transitions to and struggles in the Cup Series.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan welcome "Bud's Garage" host Bud Hughes to talk about the latest updates on Ryan Newman's injuries and safety. They then break down the NASCAR Cup Series' Las Vegas race and the Hendrick party there. They also look back at the Xfinity and NGOTS Truck races and the pressure two Daniels may be putting on themselves.
With Eric out, racing mechanic instructor and radio host Bud Hughes joins Doug and Dan. They analyze Ryan Newman's wreck and miraculous recovery and how it could affect Gen-7 car development. They also offer thoughts about the rest of the Daytona 500, the ups and downs with the President and the rain, and how drivers and crews approach racing in the face of danger.
Doug Turnbull shares his thoughts just after the Daytona 500 while walking through a somber and tense garage. Denny Hamlin's win in the race is far overshadowed by Ryan Newman's horrible wreck and trip to the hospital. Turnbull recaps the day and what is known of Newman's condition at the time of recording. David Ragan and Corey Lajoie also give extremely insightful interviews before the 500.
Recapping one whale of a Busch Clash, the shot in the arm for Stenhouse Jr. after the 500 pole, and the manufacturer to watch in the Daytona 500. Doug, Eric, and Dan also talk about the FOX broadcast and if 2020 is a weird year with change on the horizon. Cole Custer and Chris Buescher also join to talk about their new NASCAR Cup Series rides.
On this jam-packed episode live from a Marietta, GA QuikTrip, Doug hosts Atlanta Motor Speedway president Brandon Hutchinson, Georgia driver Chris Cockrum, and racing analysts Rob D'Amico and Darius Goodman. Special guests Kyle Petty and Bubba Wallace then also join to preview the 2020 race season and the March 15th Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
Doug and Dan remember bid farewell to Junior Johnson and Bill Simpson, reflect on Jimmie Johnson, analyze Cole Pearn's resignation, and unpack Hailie Deegan's move to Ford. Dan also goes in-depth on the rumored transmission and suspension changes on the Gen-7 car.
Doug, Dan, and Eric sum up their takes on the championship races and the 2019 season in Cup, overall. This is a deep dive on some of the root problems in the sport and some big ideas to fix them.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan discuss what they think the ideal Playoff format would be, the benefits of the current one, the disadvantages of owners having so much say in NASCAR, and Chase Elliott and the Georgia sports curse in NASCAR.
The whole gang returns to recap Texas and the unforced errors there. They also take a deep dive on the "it" factor NASCAR is missing, Penske's IndyCar purchase, and Kurt Busch's delayed retirement.
Doug and Dan break down the Martinsville race and its lack of lead changes, but also discuss how teams can better handle angry drivers. They also discuss Chase Elliott's mechanical gremlins and Todd Gilliland's spicy race-winning radio chatter.
Doug and Dan talk about the action in Talladega, the yellow line rule, the 2020 rules and wrecking at superspeedways, more Silly Season moves, the Gen-6 test, and the race that could be another wild card later in the Playoffs.
The whole gang is in the house to pinpoint why passing is becoming so hard, discuss if Logano/Elliott/Blaney are doomed in the Playoffs, preview Talladega, and talk about Logano's strategy of racing hard so many laps down at Dover.
Doug and Dan are joined by special guests Devin and Drew Kupka to sift through the story lines leaving the Roval, the big Silly Season news with Buescher and Stenhouse Jr., what cost savings the new rules really bring, and what sportsmanship should look like.
Doug and Dan chew on some of the big stories out of Richmond, including JGR dominance and drivers on fumes. They also assess the Hemric firing and what other drivers could see a change. Then Dan discusses what the impact of Gen-7 cars will have on small teams.
Doug gets Eric's instant reaction on NASCAR's biggest stories of the week, including the missing edge with Kyle Busch and where young Xfinity Series drivers could end up driving in Cup.
Doug, Eric, and Dan discuss how the Brickyard 400 and the final Playoff race shook out, what future spec cars could look like, the unenthusiastic Kyle Busch-Xfinity win, and matching up the series' Playoffs.
Doug and Dan pow-wow to recap the throwback racing weekend at Darlington, on if Johnson can race into the Playoffs, the good and bad of spec cars and four-team limits, and accidental reverse decals.
Doug, Dan, and Eric talk all the ins and outs of Bristol, Old Bristol v. New Bristol, the playoffs, Silly Season, early retirement, and perspective after the Earnhardt Jr. plane crash.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan try to find the most vulnerable Cup driver on the Playoff bubble, analyze the fuel strategy at Michigan, talk about KBM missing the Truck playoffs, and discuss which era was the best in NASCAR and why.
The whole gang discusses the Watkins Glen Cup race and the rivalries that ensued. They also talk about the right way to exact revenge, the Trucks on dirt, the masterful job by winner Chase Elliott, the Jones-Bell-DiBenedetto saga, and what to make of the Johnson crew chief change.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan break down Pocono and the difference between this and the June race. They also talk about drivers trending up and down heading to the playoffs and what to make of Kyle Larson's ups and downs. They also explain how the Christopher Bell situation gets more muddy and why the change in pit road rules is good.
Doug, Dan, and Eric return to talk the great finishes at Kentucky and New Hampshire, the six drivers on the playoff bubble, Cup drivers that could be dead weight, racing etiquette, the enigma that Jimmie Johnson is becoming, and what the financial model of NASCAR could be in the future.
Eric, Dan, and Doug analyze the surprising Haley-Spire Motorsports Daytona win, the art of blocking, and the problem with manufacturer alliances. Matt DiBenedetto joins to talk about the biggest shot of his racing career and rate his 2019 season.
Doug and Dan discuss are live from Dawsonville, GA at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. They discuss 2019 inductees Billy Ballew, Tammy Jo Kirk, Randy Holt (who joins as a guest), the late Biddle Ridley, and the late Bob Wright. Karen Emory also joins to talk about the dedication of the Jimmy Mosteller/Captain Herb Emory Racing Library. Watch the Facebook Live here: https://www.facebook.com/FireballTurnbull/videos/10105166188344167/
Young fans Devin and Drew Kupka join Doug and Dan to review Chicagoland and how Bowman held the win. They also talk about Erik Jones and Christopher Bell's Silly Season rumors, the thin line between 1st and 30th, and reminisce the final July Daytona 400.
Doug, Eric, and Dan breakdown a strange, strung out Sonoma Cup race, examine what to look for in a TV racing commentator, and debate whether taking Chastain's win away was the right move.
The whole gang convenes to talk about the good and bad of Monday's Michigan Cup race, what Greg Biffle's NGOTS win means for the rest of KBM, the Ross Chastain points switch, and the fury over Sebastian Vettel's win being taken away.
With the full gang back, Yahoo! Sports' Jay Busbee joins the discussion on the Coca-Cola 600, driver endurance, career longevity, and a crash so bad it destroyed a rear end gear. Busbee also shares some interesting notes from his book "Earnhardt Nation" and his take on the 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan break down Dan's big 24 Hours of Charlotte idea, dissect Kyle Larson, explain different types of transmissions, honor the passing of several racing luminaries and our veterans, predict what the Coke 600 may display, laugh about the eleven pit road punches heard around the world, and spend some quality time on the phone with Aric Almirola.
With Eric away, Doug and Dan talk about why Chevrolet's are faster in Cup, if Alex Bowman could be the next Cup winner, some oddities on the stat sheet, the All-Star rules, and Georgian Jody Ridley's underdog Dover win in 1981.
NHRA Funny Car legends Ron Capps and John Force share their passion for NHRA, the difference in each track, and what life promoting the sport is like. Arby's Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway is May 3rd-5th and every ticket is a pit pass!
Doug, Dan, and Eric welcome special in-studio guest Christ Cockrum after his first-ever NASCAR top 10 at Talladega. Cockrum explains how his small team works and how elated they were to finish and the dynamics of the draft. We also hear from Jeffrey Earnhardt and MENCS 'Dega runner-up Alex Bowman. The gang also discusses the crowd reaction to Chase Elliott's Talladega win.
The whole gang digs in on which driver could make a real rival to Kyle Busch, the complicated legacy of Kurt Busch, the essence and success of local short tracks, and what the new Talladega package may produce. Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch and No. 41 driver Daniel Suarez also join as guests.
Doug and Dan share some Captain Herb Emory stories on the week of the five-year anniversary of his death and Unadilla, Georgia's David Ragan shares the impressions that Captain Herb left on him in his early career. Dan and Doug also introduce the 2019 Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inductees and break down last week's racing at Bristol Motor Speedway. They also explore the DW retirement and something lacking in this past week's coverage.
RHR sits down with Doug Turnbull to talk about the upcoming race at Barber Motorsports Park, the rookies to watch in the NTT IndyCar Series, how the economic model works in his series. and how he turned his early career struggles into success.
With Von Haessler off, interns Devin Kupka (and his dad Andrew) and George Clark join Doug and Dan to discuss the major 2020 schedule changes, the interesting Texas races, Kyle Busch's big mistakes, and heat races to fix qualifying.
Dan, Eric, and Doug rank each MENCS organization, talk about the time of opportunity for the smaller teams to pounce, and discuss Doug's weird diet and best/worst track food.
Doug and Eric give another view on Kyle Busch's 200 NASCAR win mark, appraise the Xfinity Series, and explore the intersection of personality and championships. They also dig in on F1, IMSA, and driver psychology.
Doug, Eric, and Dan rate the Phoenix racing, debate Kyle Busch's win total, discuss what the Suarez-McDowell fight really shows, talk about a new IndyCar star, and what F1's docu-series can teach NASCAR.
The fellas discuss how the Vegas Cup race played out differently and if the changes were enough. They also debate whether the noncompetitive cars in the field should even show up and what changes NASCAR should make to qualifying with the new cars.
Doug, Eric, and Dan discuss clean air, passing, horsepower, and restarts after an interesting Atlanta race and they look ahead to Vegas and future changes in the sport.
Doug talks with several drivers one-on-one about the new rules package, their Daytona races, and life off of the track.
Doug and Dan sift through Daytona 500 story lines, compare how the two tracks race and how that could change when the package does, look ahead to the unknowns at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and remember Sam Bass and Doyle Ford. They also talk about David Hoots' departure could affect the sport.
The full crew is in mid-season form, as they discuss the Clash and the problems with the racing at Daytona these days. They then lay out the new rules for disqualifying winners and why more rules create more problems. Daniel Suarez and Bubba Wallace also chime in about the great fan spirit in Atlanta.
Doug, Dan, and Eric discuss some silly season moves and what's ahead for NASCAR in 2019. They also remember Glen Wood and Charles Barrett. David Ragan talks about Front Row's 2019 outlook and the big auction of one of his cars.
Doug gets to spend a few minutes with Daniel Suarez on his birthday to talk about the ins and outs of his change to Stewart-Haas Racing and how his career path resembles that of a recent NASCAR champ. Doug also recaps some strange NASCAR news from the past week and looks ahead to what the podcast will bring in 2019.
Doug and Dan break down how each of the Championship Four in Sunday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series fared at Homestead-Miami Speedway, how Logano is a worthy champion, and why NBC could have done a much better job covering the whole race.
The whole gang covers the crazy scenarios at Phoenix, the favorites at Homestead, the Harvick penalty, how the ISC buyout affects the schedule, and remembers David Pearson.
The whole crew is back to tackle Almirola's gripe about Logano, whether the playoffs should be entirely scrapped or not, and if the 2019 rules package is really the problem or does the sport need a better tire.
Doug and Dan break down the end of the Martinsville race and whether it was clean or not. They also discuss the benefit and the difficulties of racing in Australia and Doug dispatches an update from the Atlanta Motor Speedway tire test.
Dan and Doug discuss Chase Elliott's breakout and if he truly is a Championship Four contender. They also talk about team playoff dynamic, ponder the 2019 rules package (again), and guess the secret sauce at Furniture Row.
The guys pick apart the pedestrian, single-file Talladega race and points implications, Dan makes a bold statement about changing Talladega, they discuss returning to Nashville, and their thoughts on Chad Knaus leaving the 48 team.
The whole gang does a half-hour breakdown on the 2019 rules package and what the changes do to the racing. Then they talk Elliott following a Blaney win, Almirola going for it for second week in a row, and drivers' wills to race ill.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan discuss their views on the exciting Charlotte Roval race and Jimmie Johnson's move at the end. They also celebrate Daniel Hemric and Ryan Preece's promotions on merit and what momentum does for a team. Aric Almola then joins to talk about barely surviving the Roval and who could drive the 41 car next season.
The whole gang is back and breaks down both the track and the racing scenarios for the big Charlotte Roval race. They also talk about Dale Jr. at Richmond, why the new NASCAR president move isn't monumental, and what could turn around Roush-Fenway Racing.
Doug, Eric, and Dan go long form on what the sport would look like with a commissioner, the impact of the Goodyear controversy, if Keselowski is a big title threat, and team spending. The crew also gives a nod to driver Chris Cockrum's mother, Lynn, who passed away Saturday.
Eric returns and the gang filibusters the state of the sport, why silly season moves matter less, and what to make of Jimmie Johnson's performance. Alex Bowman joins to share his background and how tough his first full year in the 88 car has been.
Doug and Dan breakdown the news of the Furniture Row Racing closure and how Truex Jr.'s move is at the expense of Suarez. They also discuss an A-list driver that may be on the hot seat, break down the Southern 500, and talk about Ross Chastain's racing etiquette. Dan also remembers his late nephew Casey's racing career.
Doug and Dan take a long look at Bill Elliott's return to NASCAR and how some small time drivers did very well in the Xfinity and Truck Series road course races this weekend. They also explore teammates tussling and Dan really explains why Darlington is such a hard track. Then Ricky Stenhouse Jr. joins to talk about his John Deere throwback scheme and how having rotating teammates can be tough.
The full gang is back and dives deep into Kurt Busch silly season rumors and his Bristol win, the many foibles of Kyle Busch at Bristol, the sunset of Kasey Kahne's and Elliott Sadler's careers, the Wickens terrible IndyCar crash, and a great Bobby Allison story.
Doug and Dan talk more about Dan's induction into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and dog Eric for having to skip the show again. They also dive deep on some Silly Season rumors and what NASCAR's mid-season dyno and wind tunnel tests mean. David Ragan then calls in to talk about which Bristol surface is the best, the Braves, and where he puts his racing memorabilia.
With Eric away in Michigan, Doug and Dan do the first-ever live remote of the Five to Go podcast live from the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inductions. Dan is among the five entering and he shares some story from his racing past. NASCAR Hall of Famer Rex White and several others join to mark the day. BONUS: Clint Bowyer spends ten good minutes on the phone from Michigan.
The boys give their initial reactions on Chase Elliott's first win, including his Uncle Dan's being part of the greeting party when he landed in Dawsonville that night. They also cover the ramifications of the Brian France arrest and how the networks can cover it better. And Twitter's @DrunkenBrianF joins not to make light of the headline, but to analyze what it means and why he goes to the trouble of running a parody account. Remember to join Dan and Doug Saturday at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville for Dan's induction and the team's first "Five to Go" live remote!
Doug, Dan, and Eric give their initial reaction to Wallace's scary Pocono wreck, try to determine the best of the Big Three, and ponder if Wallace should stay in the 43. Dan also relives the crazy story of the Elliott Family's big break and the legendary journalist Tom Higgins. And Chris Buescher gives us 20 minutes of audio gold!
Doug and Dan bring in guest host David Chandler, while Eric is away. They discuss what truly is a short track, the "track bite" debate, how Cup on dirt would work, and more. They also announce the first "Five to Go" live remote!
Doug and Dan take the wheel with Eric off and talk about how tough beating the top drivers and desperate moves in the inspection line. They also break down the Stenhouse Jr.-Busch spat and discuss NASCAR on dirt. Guests Tyler Head and Peyton Lewis also bring the millennial perspective to the show.
Eric, Dan, and Doug hear Erik Jones and David Ragan discuss the importance of their first wins at Daytona. Dan recalls the Elliott family's Daytona triumphs. And the gang discusses NBC's coverage, the yellow line rule, futures for women in NASCAR, and much more.
Doug, Eric, and Dan break down the amazing Chicagoland finish, Kyle Busch the bad boy, the lapped cars that made the finish happen, Dale Jr.'s debut in the booth, and the Sadler-Annett sponsorship news.
Doug, Dan, and Eric critique FOX's 2018 coverage and how the big three or four drivers are covered compared to the pack. Dan then explains Ryan Blaney's Sonoma power steering problem. And they look at the points, the drivers on the hot seat, and where future stars can even drive.
Doug, Eric, and Dan analyze Brad Keselowski's ideas about NASCAR hybrids and the All-Star package, plus they rank the sport's road racers, get hunky dory for short tracks, and break down the Xfinity and Camping World Truck standings.
With Eric back from vacation, we analyze the uniqueness of Pocono's layout, Cup drivers in smaller series, spicing up the TV coverage, and we play "NASCAR Season Connotation."
With Eric out, Doug and Dan break down a lukewarm set of races for Indy, F1, and NASCAR. They also talk about the list of women that have run Indy, an interesting streak Harvick broke, and where teams stand halfway thru the MENCS regular season.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan talk about the good and bad of the All-Star plate package and if NASCAR media members have a responsibility to be positive. Dan also recalls how hard just finishing the World 600 used to be and he and Doug discuss Indy Bump Day and if electric cars could work in NASCAR.
Doug, Dan, and Eric break down what NASCAR's sale could mean, the implications of legalized gambling, the "he's racing me too hard" argument, and much more. Dan also recaps the infamous Earnhardt "Pass in the Grass" over his brother Bill.
Dan, Eric, and Doug break down the dominant drivers of the season, the problem with Chevys, and drive train performance. They also discuss the timing of cautions, music stars they've met, and try to guess what some sponsors actually do.
Dan, Eric, and Doug talk about race car safety at plate tracks, NASCAR's acquisition of the ARCA Series, the difference in bias ply vs. radial tires, how NASCAR can learn from F1 TV, and the losses of James Hylton Sr. and Jr. and Jim Foster.
Eric, Dan, and Doug sift through the big Kenseth news, discuss their love for short tracks, recall the Elliott rally at Talladega, laugh about peeing in driver suits, and remember the great Captain Herb Emory.
This one spirals all around from the new Monster announcement and the health of the sport, to pit guns and spec rules, to the Bubba Wallace auction car.
We break down what Bowyer's Martinsville win means for him, why the fields seem so strung out, and which five of the nominees should be in the 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame class.
Doug, Eric, and Dan dabble in Australian road courses and NHRA, talk penalties (again), discuss short track racing, analyze the spread out fields in Cup races, and wax poetic on the Suarez joke.
Doug, Eric, and Dan break down what the Lowe's departure might mean for NASCAR as a whole and why NASCAR made the wrong decision about penalizing Kevin Harvick.
Eric, Dan, and Doug talk about what charters mean, if anything. They also offer a "window" into Harvick's dominance, identify drivers on the hot seat and 2018 surprises, and share important short tracks to them early in their lives.
Eric, Dan, and Doug debate whether or not Atlanta was a boring race, break down how pit guns worked for Dan in the 1980s, and talk about drivers engaging fans. We also hear their interviews with Jimmie Johnson and David Ragan.
Eric, Dan, and Doug explain what they thought of the racing in the Daytona 500, the significance of the 3 car and Dillon winning, the aura of Bubba Wallace Jr., timing and scoring ties, and their favorite AMS memory. Ed Clark also checks in to preview the AMS weekend.
Eric, Dan, and Doug discuss what this weekend's Daytona races mean for the 500, how Chase Elliott's 2017 mirrored the Atlanta sports arc, the new pit road/crew rules, the yellow line rule, and more.
Doug, Eric, and Dan return for the first episode of 2018 and discuss Kyle Busch's comments on the youth marketing and discuss their impact on social media. The crew also discusses what they want to see in 2018, Danica Patrick's Daytona 500 ride, and the passing of Bud Moore and Dan Gurney.
Doug, Eric, and Dan tackle NASCAR's declining ratings and cost-cutting measures for 2018, as well as when DQ'ing is the right thing to do.
Doug and Dan break down Truex's run to the championship, grade champions Byron and Bell on their futures, and talk about racing rules around the title contenders.
Eric, Dan, and Doug discuss the Chase v. Denny II scrum at Phoenix and if they're now even, Kenseth's win into the sunset, and their Homestead picks.
After Eric's two-week absence and with Dan out, Doug and Eric break down what's missing in NASCAR's TV coverage, whether Byron should have gotten the 5 ride instead of Kenseth, and answer questions from the Five to Go Facebook page.
With Eric out, Doug and Dan break down the Elliott-Hamlin scrap, the Smithfield-RPM conflict and other notable sponsor feuds over the years, discuss Bubba Wallace as the choice for the 43, and why adding more short tracks in NASCAR is so hard.
With Von Haessler out, Turnbull and Elliott reflect on the legacy of Matt Kenseth, discuss comparing wins across eras, give props to the new batch of Xfinity Series winners, and dissect why the older fan base is giving up.
Turnbull, Von Haessler, and Elliott discuss whether Talladega should remain a NASCAR playoff race, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s legacy in NASCAR, NASCAR's crash damage rules, and some of the best small team fairy tale stories in the sport's history.
The guys discuss other drivers' theories on how much revenue teams and drivers should get, heat exhaustion at Charlotte, the points outlook at treacherous Talladega, if Alex Bowman deserves the 88 ride, and Bill Elliott's 1985 Talladega comeback.
In memory and honor of those killed and hurt in Las Vegas, Robert Yates, Tom Petty, and Doug's dad Peter, Doug, Eric, and Dan talk about how their parents got them into racing, how NASCAR's new car rules affect the cost, Chase Elliott's heartbreaking loss, Gordon vs. Newman on pit road, and the legacies of Yates and Petty.
Doug, Eric, and Dan wonder aloud about how involved NASCAR should be involved in the flag issue, talk celebratory burnouts, how Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. work as teammates, car numbers and sponsors changing too often, and the two drivers with whom they would start a race team.
In their maiden voyage together, hosts Doug "Fireball" Turnbull, Eric Von Haessler, and Dan Elliott discuss encumbered wins, manufacturer wars, the weird silly season, errors under caution, and stage racing in the playoffs.