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LAP 81 IS LIVE! Join Billy & Trey as they give their best shot at making predictions for the 2024 season including:
Rookie of the Year
Who's on the Hot Seat
Season Win Totals
Playoff Predictions
Daytona 500
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LAP 80 IS LIVE! Denny Hamlin conquered the coliseum to kick off the 1st NASCAR Cup Series action of 2024! Join Billy & Trey as they discuss:
Big Move By NASCAR
Rivalry Seeds Planted
Hamlin's Championship Start
Future Of The Clash
& More!
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THE FIRST LAP OF 2024 IS LIVE!
Join Billy & Trey as they breakdown every full-time cup series teams seasons from a year ago, off-season changes, expectations and goals for each team heading into 2024!
From Rick Ware Racing to Team Penske, we got you covered on all you need to know to get ready for the upcoming season!
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LAP 70 IS LIVE! Tyler Reddick punched his ticket into the Round of 12 with his win at Kansas. Join Billy & Trey as they breakdown:
Reddicks Winning Moves
Late Race Strategy
Hamlin & Blaney Déjà Vu
Larson & Elliott Beef
JHN Gets Number 6
Eckes Late Heroics
& More!
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LAP 69 IS LIVE! Kyle Larson captured his first win at Darlington in a crown jewel event. Join Billy & Trey as the discuss all that went down in Darlington including:
Larson's Big Win
Trouble For JGR
Chaotic Last 100 Laps
Playoff Picture
Xfinity Rules
Kansas Preview
& More!
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LAP 68 IS LIVE! The Prosper, Texas native won his 3rd race in the last 5, does this make him a favorite for the championship now? Join Billy & Trey as they discuss:
RFK's Rise
Not Many Chaotic Cautions
Safety Wins
Playoff Predictions
Dueling In Darlington
& More!
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LAP 67 IS LIVE! It didn't take long for William Byron to win his 5th race of 2023... literally. Join Billy & Trey as they discuss:
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Struggles For Playoff Contenders
Mayer's Move FTW
Daytona Preview
We're In For A Show
& More!
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LAP 66 IS LIVE! Michael McDowell got his 2nd career win in Indy this weekend! Join Billy & Trey as they breakdown:
McDriver Domination
Suarez & Elliott So Close
International Stars
What Ifs
Playoff Scenarios Heating Up
Xfinity & Truck Review
Glen Preview
& More!
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LAP 65 IS LIVE! Chris Buescher won in Michigan on Monday to capture his 2nd win in as many weeks. Join Billy & Trey as they discuss:
RFK Surge
MTJ Champion Favorite?
Hamlin & Reddick Mistakes
Trackhouse Bounce Back
Playoff Scenarios / Predictions
JHN Gets #5
Indy RC Preview
& More!
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LAP 64 IS LIVE! Chris Buescher got his first win of 2023 after a strong showing from RFK! Join Billy & Trey as they breakdown:
Stereotypical Richmond
Buescher Is Slept On
23XI Slips Up
Hendrick Whiffs
Playoffs Heating Up
Mayers 1st W
Majesty's Wild Charge
& More!
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LAP 63 IS LIVE! Denny Hamlin won his 50th career race, but not without some controversy... Join Billy & Trey as the discuss all that went down including:
Denny Doors Larson
Villain Arcs
Old Teammates Tangle
Bubba & McDowells Points Boost
Hill Steals Xfinity Show
& More!
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LAP 62 IS LIVE! Martin Truex Jr. FINALLY got his win and lobster at Loudon. Join Billy & Trey as they breakdown:
MTJ Masterclass
Almirola & Bell Missed Chances
Playoff Cutoff; Who Must Win?
JHN Takes The Reins
& More!
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LAP 61 IS LIVE! Willy B grabbed his series leading 4th win in an action packed, rain shorted race in Atlanta. Join Billy & Trey as they discuss:
Rain Brought Intensity
Tough Pit Calls
Playoff Cutoff
Haley Botches It
& More!
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LAP 60 IS LIVE! Ross Chastain won his first race of 2023 and without making any enemies! Join Billy, Trey, & this week's special guest; Ryan from iFantasyRace.com as they discuss:
Chastain Is Back
Toyota Deja Vu
Ford's Tough Day
Elliott's Points Odds
Nashville Preview
& More!
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LAP 59 IS LIVE! MTJ won his 2nd points race of the year in dominating fashion. Join Billy and this weeks guest host Lynch as they breakdown:
Natural Road Course Racing
Car Problems
Too Many Road Courses?
MTJ's Domination
TrackHouse & Penske's RC Struggles
Regular Season & Playoff Standings
Xfinity Review
& More!
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LAP 58 IS LIVE! Busch got his 3rd win of the year this past Sunday. Join Billy & Trey as they discuss:
Another Forgettable WWT Race
Busch's Championship Hopes
Lajoie & Hocevar's Days
AD vs. Cindric
Xfinity & Truck Reviews
Sonoma Preview
& More!
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LAP 57 IS LIVE! Ryan Blaney snapped his 59-Race winless streak on Monday, taking home one of NASCAR's Crown Jewel Races. Billy & Trey discuss all the happenings from this weekend including:
Blaney's Big Win
Ford Back?
Toyota Sputters
Where Was Ross?
Elliott vs. Hamlin
What This Means For The 9 Team
Xfinity & Truck Review
Gateway Preview
& More!
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LAP 56 IS LIVE! North Wilkesboro had Cup cars return for the first time in 27 years! Join Billy & Trey as the breakdown the All-Star Weekend including:
Larsons Dominance
It's Not The Tracks...
All-Star or Regular Points Race Here?
Truck Series Review
Best Weekend In Motorsports
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LAP 55 IS LIVE! Chastain was the center of attention once again as his duel with Larson ended up in smoke. Join Billy, Trey, and this weeks guest: Kirch as they discuss the Darlington weekend including:
Chastain vs. Larson
Chastain: Good or Bad for NASCAR?
Byron Bags 3rd Win; Is This His Year?
The Good & Bad Finishers
Xfinity & Truck Reviews
& More!
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LAP 54 IS LIVE! In one of the races of the year, Denny Hamlin makes a lap last move on Kyle Larson for the win, but was it fair or foul? Join Billy & Trey as they breakdown this exciting race in Kansas including:
THAT Finish
Hard Racing or Point The Blame?
THAT Punch
Ross vs. The World
What Happened To Chase & Truex?
Ford Concerns
Truck & F1 Races
& More!
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LAP 53 IS LIVE! Both Ryan Truex and Martin Truex Jr snapped winless streaks at Dover! Join Billy & Trey as they discuss all that went down in dover including:
More Than Just A Win For MTJ?
Late-Race Strategy Calls
Chastain vs. Larson; Fair or Foul?
RFK Continued Rise
Ryan Truex Career Win
Kansas Preview
IndyCar & F1 Takes
& More!
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LAP 52 IS LIVE! Bubba threw some late blocks, but it was Busch who finally avoided the wrecks for his first super-speedway win in almost 15 years! Join Billy, Trey, and this weeks guest-host Kirch as they discuss all that went down in Dega including:
Bubba's Blocking
Best Gen 7 Super-Speedway Race Yet?
Blaney Oh-So Close
Chastain & Logano's Moves
The Third Line Was Trying
JAR's 1st Win
Dover Preview
& More!
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LAP 51 IS LIVE! Kyle Larson won his second race of 2023, but not without some late race cautions and strategy calls. Tune in as Billy and Trey talk all the happenings this weekend at the paperclip including:
Late-Race Calls
Track Position Over Everything
SHR Shows Up
Elliott & Truex Confidence Boosts
Xfinity & Trucks Review
Dega Preview
& More!
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LAP 50 IS LIVE! Christopher Bell won the dirt race easter weekend for his first victory in 2023. Join Billy & Trey as they breakdown all the happenings this weekend including:
Dirt Guys Show Up Strong
Consistently In-Consistent Cautions
Bristol Dirt: Leave or Stay?
More Penalty News
Martinsville Preview
& More!
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LAP 49 IS LIVE! Kyle Larson grabbed his first win of the season after a late race caution changed up all the strategy calls. Join Billy, Trey, & special guest host this week Will as they breakdown everything that happened in NASCAR, F1, and IndyCar this week including:
Larson's Big Win
Strategy + Tire Wear = Fun Racing
JGR, SHR, & Penske's Up and Down Day
Larry Mac Is Goated
Xfinity & Trucks Review
Bristol Dirt Preview
Plus F1, IndyCar, and More!
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LAP 48 IS LIVE! Tyler Reddick dominated the weekend at COTA and got the win even after some late-race drama! Join Billy and Trey to talk about all the action this weekend including:
Great Start, Sour Finish?
The Best Car Won
Suarez, Chastain, & Bowman Drama
Mickey Mouse Finishes
Xfinity & Truck COTA Review
Richmond Preview
& More!
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LAP 47 IS LIVE! Joey Logano led 140 laps, including the most important one as he passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap to grab his first win of 2023! Tune in as Billy & Trey discuss the happenings of the weekend including:
First 2 Stages vs. The Last
Keselowski Not Aggressive When It Counts
Team Orders vs. Manufacturers
Saturdays Wreckfest's
COTA Preview
Bad Look If Kimi, Jenson, or Others Win?
F1 Saudi Arabia
& More!
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LAP 46 IS LIVE! William Byron goes back-to-back after another late race caution sets up an overtime finish! Join Billy and Trey as they discuss all that went down in the desert including:
Hendrick Dominance
Harvick Oh-So Close
Hamlin vs. Chastain
Possible Penalties
Sammy Smith's 1st Win
Atlanta Preview
& More!
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LAP 45 IS LIVE! Chevy swept all 3 series this weekend in Vegas with William Byron dominating Sunday, Austin Hill stealing one late Saturday, and the Kyle Busch truck show Friday. In this episode, join Billy, Trey, and special guest Troy from Nascar HotSpot to breakdown everything that happened this weekend including:
Byron & Hendrick Dominate
Was Almirola's Caution Warranted?
Truex's Late Race Gamble
What To Do With The 9 Car?
Austin Hill's Hot Start
Phoenix Expecatations
& More!
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LAP 44 IS LIVE! Kyle Busch got his first win with RCR this past past weekend as NASCAR had it's last races at the 2.0 mile track in Fontana. Join Billy, Trey, and this weeks special guest: Zach from NASCARNONSTOP as they discuss an eventful -past Sunday including:
Busch Looking Strong Out The Gate
TrackHouse Keeping Momentum
Hard Hits For C-Bell
Spicy Chase Post-Race Comments
JHN's Career Reboot Continues
Fox's Broadcast Issues / Ideas
Las Vegas Weekend Preview
& More!
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LAP 43 IS LIVE! Ricky Stenhouse Jr snapped a 199 race winless streak and won the 2023 Daytona 500! Join Billy & Trey as they discuss all that went down this weekend in Daytona including:
Late Race Restarts
Hard To Root For The Underdog Now?
Timing Of Cautions
More Luck or Skill Nowadays?
RCR & RFK Crumble Late
When Should They Race Back To The Line?
Auto Club Preview
& More!
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LAP 42 IS LIVE! In this episode, Billy & Trey give their thoughts on "The Crash" that took place in L.A. this past weekend including:
L.A. Clash #2 vs. #1
What Would You Change?
Takeaways For 2023 Season
Xfinity / Truck Season Preview
Ones To Watch
Bold & Playoff Predictions
& More!
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LAP 41 IS LIVE, THE BOYS ARE BACK! In this first episode of 2023, Billy and Trey are back in the saddle for another year and are here to cover everything for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series season including:
Off Season Changes
One Thing To Look Forward To
Some Who Will Surprise
Some Who Will Disappoint
Drivers On The Hot Seat
Rookie Of The Year
More Wins / Better Year Matchups
3 Bold Takes
Playoff Predictions
& More!
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LAP 40 IS LIVE! Joey Logano captured his second cup series championship in Phoenix! In the final lap of the 2022 season, join Billy, Trey, and guest hosts Rob and Andy as they discuss:
Logano x2
Diverse Championship 4 Paths
Should The Championship Race Stay In Phoenix?
Thoughts On 2022 Season
Playoff Prediction Challenge Winner
Looking Forward to 2023
& More!
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LAP 39 IS LIVE! Christopher Bell comes up clutch once again and Ross Chastain makes one of the craziest moves you will ever see in motorsports to clinch his spot in the championship race. In this episode, Billy & Trey breakdown everything that happened at the paperclip including:
Christopher Bell Clutch Part 2
Chastain's Video Game Move
Round of 8 Eliminations
Championship 4 Predictions
Ty Gibbs Villain Arc
& More!
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LAP 38 IS LIVE! Kyle Larson dominated and finally got his first win at Homestead to make it 3 on the year and advance to the owners championship race! Join Billy & Trey as they discuss all that went down in Miami including:
Larson's Domination
Briscoe's Bad Day
JHN & Dinger Impressed
Blaney Throws Away More Points
Elliott Possibly Out
Does A Championship Mean More Or Less Now
Who Advances In Martinsville
& More!
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LAP 37 IS LIVE! Joey Logano punched his ticket to the championship 4 Sunday with a win over Ross Chastain. Join Billy & Trey as they discuss all that happened in the sin city including:
BIG Headlines
Kurt Retiring
Ty to Spire
Stewarts Comments
Bubba's Suspension
Fantastic Vegas Racing
Playoff Outlook
Homestead Preview
& More!
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LAP 36 IS LIVE! Christopher Bell walked off a boring Roval race turned chaotic with 5 laps to go as a piece of cardboard just altered nascar history. In this lap, Billy & Trey discuss all that went down including:
Abysmal Road Course Racing
Roval or Oval?
Chaotic Final Restarts
Byron In, Larson Out Penalty
Racing for 20th vs. The Win
Custer's Block
Cardboard Caution
Round of 8 Expectations
Vegas Preview
& More!
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LAP 35 IS LIVE! Chase Elliott scored his 5th win on the year and locked himself into the Round of 8. Join Billy & Trey as they discuss all that happened down in Dega, including;
Intense Playoff Racing
Costly Pit Road Problems
Rough Day For Bell
No True "Big One"
Health Over Durability
Playoff Update
Elliott's Impressive Moves
Royal Preview
& More!
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LAP 34 IS LIVE! Tyler Reddick scored his 3rd win of 2022 down in the lone star state on a day (and night) that came with a lot of controversy. Join Billy & Trey as the breakdown all the madness from the Texas playoff race, including:
Reddick Runaway
Terrible Tires, Terrible Texas
Rough Day For JGR
Byron vs. Hamlin
Playoff Shake Up
Record Stats
Dega Preview
& More!
LAP 33 IS LIVE! Christopher Buescher & his team made a 2-tire call on the final round of pit stops to snap his 222 race winless streak at the Bristol Night Race! Join Billy & Trey as they are back from Bristol to talk everything that went down including:
Iffy Racing
Wild Drama
Tire Issues... Again
2 Champions Exit First Round
Interesting Final 12
20 Winners Soon?
RFK's Surge
Texas Playoff Preview
& More!
LAP 32 IS LIVE! Bubba Wallace brought home the win in the 45 and notches his 2nd career win in the cup series! Join Billy & Trey as they discuss all that action from this past Sunday in Kansas! Including:
Bubba's Big Win
Toyotas Long Run Speed
Bowman & Byron Continue Hot Playoff Start
Trouble Continues for Harvick & Kyle Busch
Bristol Preview
Who Should Be Worried
Chastain in Danger?
& More!
LAP 31 IS LIVE! Darlington rarely disappoints and we had one of the best races of the year to kick off the 2022 NASCAR Playoffs. Join Billy and co-host / mega Erik Jones fan Trey as they talk about:
Erik Jones: Two-Time Southern 500 Winner
Respectful Racing
A LOT of Playoff Driver Problems
Bounce Back Race For Byron & Bowman
Is Darlington The Best Track?
Rodney Childers Tweets
What Can NASCAR Do About Engine / Wreck Issues
Kansas Playoff Preview
& More!
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LAP 30 IS LIVE! Austin Dillion survived the late race big one and drove his way to the front to secure his spot in the playoffs. Join Billy & Trey as they discuss all the action, drama, and controversy that took place down in Daytona including; The frantic finish, AD's move on Cindric to win, the playoff battle coming down to the last lap, Blaney's questionable decision, the controversial rain wreck, how the playoff field shakes up, what to make of Bowman & Byron's season and future, this weekend's playoff kickoff in Darlington, and more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 29 IS LIVE! Kyle Larson swept the weekend, and his teammate Chase Elliot, at The Glen. Co-Host Trey returns this week to join Billy in deciphering that final restart, the implications it could have down the stretch, the final playoff spot, the drama to expect at Daytona, and much more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 28 IS LIVE! Kevin Harvick has went from a 65-race winless streak to now going 2 for 2 in the last couple races. Join Billy and first time guest-hosts Lynch, TK, and Wade as they discuss all that went down this weekend including; Has Harvick gone from missing the playoffs to a championship favorite, how did this Richmond race run compared to previous races, futures of Kyle Busch, Ty Gibbs, Noah Gragson, and others, Watkins Glen expectations, and a whole lot more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 27 IS LIVE! The closer is back as Harvick snaps a 65 race, 2 year winless streak to lock himself into the playoffs. What does this win mean for Blaney, Truex, and the rest of the field? Join Billy and Trey to talk everything that happened in Michigan this past Sunday including; more great racing at 2.0 mile tracks, what was JJ Yeley thinking, Bubba's impressive streak, could two top 5 drivers be out of the playoffs, going to Richmond again, and more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 26 IS LIVE! Tyler Reddick has now gone from an inconsistent driver to a real dark horse contender. In this lap, Billy and Trey discuss the madness that went down in turn 1 all race long, what this win does for Reddick's championship aspirations, rookies running well here, Bubba's momentum, what happened to Truex at road courses, what was Ross thinking, should we bring back the Brickyard 400, and more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 25 IS LIVE! In this episode, Billy, Trey and returning guest hosts Andrew & Rob discuss the first ever next-gen race at Pocono, Hamlin winning... until he didn't, what this DQ means for Elliots playoff point lead, tough days for non-winners, Chicago street course being confirmed, Kurt Busch's possible retirement hints, Indy road course expectations, and more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms
LAP 24 IS LIVE! In this episode, Billy, Trey, and special guest-hosts Kirch and Rob join the show to discuss Christopher Bell becoming the 14th different winner in 20 races, this next-gen car at short tracks with low banking, what happened to Truex and Harvick, how this race opens the door for top-10 drivers in regular season points to MISS the playoffs, the 42's future driver, the passed around lobster, Pocono and much more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 23 IS LIVE! In this episode, Billy and Trey discuss the action from Atlanta; Chase Elliot getting his 3rd win of the year, the moves he and Lajoie made at the end, Chastain vs. Hamlin and Truex AGAIN, the close playoff race with only 7 to go, and the bombshell news: Tyler Reddick to 23XI, was it a good move for him? What happens to RCR from here? Tune in on your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 22 IS LIVE! Tyler Reddick wins in what could be the last race at Road America and this sends shockwaves through the playoff standings. Tune in as Billy and Trey discuss the playoff shake up, the race as a whole, the Next-Gen car on road courses, Atlanta #2 expectations, and more! Listen in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 21 IS LIVE! Billy and Trey are back from the off week and here to break down all the action in Nashville! Chase Elliot made it 2/2 on concrete tracks this year, but it wasn't without some late controversy... JGR DOMINATED the day, but the final pit strategy did not play out in their favor and cost the team big, Bubba Wallace had the pace to contend until issues on pit road cost him while Kevin Harvick had a great points day and is now slightly ahead of his teammate in the playoff cut-off race. Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 20 IS LIVE! Daniel Suarez captured his first career win in 195 tries at Sonoma! In this lap, Billy and Trey discuss how Suarez was able to pull it off and shake up the playoff standings, boring green flag racing, bad strategy calls and pit stops, The Clash coming back to LA, Nashville preview and more!
LAP 19 IS LIVE! The Cup series first time out in Gateway didn't produce great racing, but it sure did produce some great drama! Tune in as Billy and Trey discuss all that went down from the finish between Kyle Busch and Logano, Chastain vs. Hamlin & Elliot, Ford and Toyota dominate while Chevy struggles, Briscoe's woes after tire issues, AJ Allmendinger from winning in Portland to top 10 in Gateway, Harvick out of the playoffs, Truex's future and hall of fame status, Sonoma preview, and more!
LAP 18 IS LIVE! This years Coke 600 was long, but it was well worth it as we saw some of the best racing this year and maybe one of the best 600s of all time. In this week's episode, Billy and Trey talk about; how and why it was so exciting this year, Chase Briscoe and Austin Dillion late moves that altered the race, issues for a lot of cars, other cars surviving to earn good finishes, a true test of attrition, how the playoff standings are looking, this weekend's race at WWT Raceway, and more! Tune in to listen in on the action!
LAP 17 IS LIVE! Listen in to hear about all of the All Star Race drama; impressions of the race, Texas needing a Texas-Size fixer upper, NASCAR's terrible calls, Coke 600 expectations, Billy and Trey's ideas on how to fix the whole entire All Star Weekend, and more! Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 16 IS LIVE! In this episode, Billy calls Trey to discuss all the action at Kansas. Kurt Busch shakes up play off standings with a surprise win, tires falling apart left and right, rough day for play off bubble drivers, expectations for the All Star race, and more! Tune in for fiery (literally) episode.
LAP 15 IS LIVE! What a throwback weekend it was down in South Carolina. We discuss all that happened at Darlington including; great racing with an evolving racetrack, ups and downs for contenders, surprise top 10 runs, points standing thoughts, and of course... THAT FINISH. Tune in on all your favorite streaming platforms!
LAP 14 IS LIVE! In this episode, we dive into all the happened from Sunday to Monday at Dover. Elliot finally broke his oval drought and got his first win of 2021. Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin had great days go bad after, while Kyle Larson had a bad day end good. Tire wear was evident in this race, which made for interesting strategy calls. Joey Logano hasn't had his typical year, what other drivers are also struggling? And we are throwing all the way back at darlington this week, find out who we think has the best schemes and more on this weeks episode of On The Throttle Podcast!
LAP 13 IS LIVE! In this episode, we discuss what went down in 'Dega from Ross Chastain's win, Denny Hamlin's disappointing finish as a driver and owner, Cautions being too long, What Erik Jones and Kyle Larson could've done differently, to changes in the Playoffs we would make. Tune in to catch up on Talladega and our expectations at Dover this coming week. It's Time To Get ON THE THROTTLE!
(0:00) Intro, (1:11) First Thoughts and Finishing Scenarios, (7:53) Who Has To Win, (13:00) Sponsorship or Results More Important?, (15:56) Cautions... Gotta Speed It Up, (21:37) Broadcast Positives + Stats After Dega, (29:30) Playoff Changes, (34:35) ON/OFF The Throttle Topics: Time To Worry For Bubba's Playoff Chances + Kyle Busch's Future Comments, (41:11) Dover Expectations, (44:44) WHO YA GOT?, (47:54) Outro.
LAP 12 IS LIVE! In this episode, Billy & Trey breakdown Bristol Dirt! From the confusing start to the wild finish, tune in to find out all that went down in the dirt!
(0:00) Intro, (1:10) Spin and... Not Win?, (10:44) Rain Helping Hand, (13:41) Track Prep Failed, (16:15) New Track, No Passing, (22:15) Stage 2 Confusion, (24:30) A Positive From a Fox Broadcast???, (27:45) Viewership Up, (34:19) Elliot Vs. War: A Clash Of Titans, (35:07) Better Finish Or A Better Race, (40:03) North Wilkesboro is BACK, (42:26) ON or OFF THE THROTTLE: Change From Easter Weekend? & (43:55) Reddick's Reaction?, (50:12) Dega Preview, (54:05) WHO YA GOT, (56:30) Outro.
LAP 11 IS LIVE! Billy and Trey talk about a disappointing Martinsville race, how NASCAR can look at what went wrong, make improvements before the playoff race, and what it means for the Next-Gen car at short tracks. The Xfinity race had more drama, what's to make of the Ty Gibbs & Sam Mayer fight? Also, what can we except from Bristol Dirt Race #2? Tune in to find out!
(0:00) Intro, (1:11) Disappointment at Martinsville, (13:15) Tough Day For Contenders, (16:45) Playoff Bubble Watch, (19:05) ON/OFF THE THROTTLE TOPICS: Ty Gibbs vs. Sam Mayer, (26:25) Is Byron a Legit Title Contender?, (29:35) Bristol DIRT preview, (36:50) WHO YA GOT, (38:05) Outro.
LAP 10 IS LIVE! The lead up might've been boring, but it sure was the type of ending to a race you like to see. Billy, Trey, and first timer on the podcast, Andrew, breakdown a strategical Richmond race that saw Denny win his first checkered of the season. Was this a good short track race? Did Almirola mess up by not helping a teammate for the win? Was NASCAR wrong for penalizing Kyle Busch so late? And, was Ty Gibbs in the right or wrong on his decision to move JHN on the final lap? Tune in to find out about all that went down!
(0:00) Intro, (2:28) Overall Race Thoughts, (9:00) Strategy Racers Rejoice, (12:06) Racing Enjoyable When Your Driver Is Out Of The Picture?, (15:20) Hamlin's Season Saved, (17:55) Ryan Blaney: THE OPENER, (19:32) Excitement Over Deserving, (28:00) Broadcast Woes, (32:10) Stats Post Richmond, (35:50) Cole Custers Time To Be Worried?, (38:03) ON/OFF The Throttle Topics: Ty Gibbs vs. JHN, (44:25) Aric Doesn't Alter The Finish, (50:35) Is NASCAR Or The 18 Team In The Wrong?, (56:15) Martinsville Preview, (1:01:33) WHO YA GOT?, (1:04:10) Outro.
LAP 9 IS LIVE! What a wild finish in COTA it was! Who was in the wrong, Ross or AJ? Can NASCAR take notes from other series for its road course racing? Tune in for this weeks episode as Billy and Trey breakdown what went down in the first road course race in the Gen 7 car.
(0:00) Intro, (1:01) Great Weekend of Motorsports, (2:44) Road Course Rules Issues, (10:20) Best Road Course Race Finish In Years, (21:30) Win or Bust Playoffs, (25:59) Road Course Racing is Good, (30:45) Quick Recap of F1 Weekend and How Can NASCAR Gain More Young Viewers, (33:55) ON or OFF THE THROTTLE: Brad K's Massive Penalty / Denny Hamlin's Tweet, (41:30) Richmond Preview & WHO YA GOT, (46:33) Outro
Who doesn't love some good ol fashion restrictor plate racing on a 1.5 mile track? Well, might depend on who you ask in this episode as Billy and Trey discuss all that happened this week in Georgia. Was this Atlanta remodel a hit and should it stay the same? Goodyear has got to fix the tire issues. What about doing a split between the two races here: one restrictor plate and one without? Lastly, what's there to look forward to in COTA? Tune in and find out all the answers!
(0:00) Intro, (0:57) Initial Thoughts, Successful or Not?, (6:30) Trey's Rant, (13:50) Tire Issues... Again, (24:50) Anti-Climatic Finish, (26:26) ON or OFF The Throttle: Should NASCAR look at changes to other 1.5 mile speedways?, (31:34) Kurt Busch wants 670 next Atlanta race, smart move or not?, (34:35) COTA Preview, (37:53) WHO YA GOT?!, (41:23) Outro.
LAP 7 IS LIVE! Billy and Trey discuss all that happened out in the desert including: Briscoe's big day, our first lack-luster race of the 2022 season, Ford flexes it's muscles but what's going on with Hamlin and Toyota, plus an Atlanta preview of how everything will look at the tracks first race since it's repave.
(0:00) Intro, (1:07) Disappointment in the Desert, (7:25) More First Time Winners Coming?, (8:10) Suarez Punts Austin Dillion, (10:21) Ford's Up-Front Sunday, (11:35) Toyotas Tumble, (13:38) Final Phoenix Thoughts, (14:40) Who Else Can Win, More Than 16 Winners?, (20:42) On/Off The Throttle Topics: Time to Worry About Hamlin, Bell, and Brad's Move To Roush?, (29:45) Atlanta Preview, (35:00) WHO YA GOT?, (39:15) Outro.
Hendrick cars rolled the dice on a late race pit stop, and it paid off with a Bowman win. In this weeks episode, Billy, Trey, and first timer on the podcast, Rob, all discuss the action that went down this past Sunday. A GWC finish always brings excitement, but it was another exciting race again for NASCAR, is this the car we've all been waiting for? Kyle Busch was close, but should he be happy or upset with how the weekend went? How about the smaller teams competing for wins now? Tune in to find out all about an exciting weekend in Sin City!
(0:00) Intro, (1:31) Vegas Review, (5:00) Kyle's Questionable Pitstop Call, (10:00) Best Season Start Yet?, (13:49) Other Teams Showing Speed... Except Maybe Ty Dillion, (18:22) Ford Struggles & Chevy Flexing Early Muscle, (23:25) Hamlin 30th In Points?, (29:25) Danica Makes Booth Debut, (41:00) Final Vegas Thoughts, (41:45) On/Off The Throttle Topics: Trackhouse Playoff Contenders? & Kyle Busch Rubbing w/ Chase Briscoe: Was it too much?, (57:39) Phoenix Preview, (1:02:13) WHO YA GOT?, (1:06:25) Outro.
Fun-Tana! In this episode, Billy and co-host Trey breakdown an exciting California trip, how the next-gen car has been looking so far, a wild finish with some unexpected names fighting for the top spot, Larson and Elliots tangle, tire / broadcast issues, and give insight on what we expect out in Vegas.
(0:00) Intro, (0:55) California Craziness, (5:25) Larson and Elliot, (12:52) Tire Problems... Again, (16:47) Other Race Topics, (25:00) Matt Kenseth Can Broadcast, Fox Needs Work, (31:56) On / Off Throttle: Fontana Staying, (35:30) Vegas Preview, (38:38) NEW SEGMENT: Who Ya Got?, (41:20) Outro.
The 64th Daytona 500 is in the books. Billy and co-host Trey discuss everything that happened during The Great American Race. Austin Cindric turned some heads this week, but did it cost him some teammate relations? Brad K was a man with an aggressive plan, we had wheels flying, questionable camera shots at important times, and a little controversy throughout the week. Tune in to catch up on everything that happened at Daytona and what were looking forward to this week in Fontana.
(0:00) Intro, (1:11) Daytona Review, (11:05) Bulldoze Brad, (17:34) New Wheel Wonders, (20:31) The Commercial 500, (30:45) On/Off The Throttle Topics: Ford Tire Controversy & (36:00) Fontana Track Configuration?, (40:00) Fontana Preview, (41:35) Winners of the Week and Pool Picks, (44:40) Outro.
In this episode, Billy and Trey talk everything you need to know for Daytona Speedweek, discuss a couple 2022 season predictions, and we roll out our first segments on the podcast.
Clashing at the Coliseum! In this episode, Billy and Trey break down the new look Clash. Was it a success or does NASCAR need to look elsewhere? Tune in for the first ever On The Throttle Podcast racing review!
(0:00) Intro, (0:45) First Thoughts, (3:25) Heats 1-4 review, (9:25) LCQ's 1 and 2, (20:50) Main Event, (37:40) Overall Clash Thoughts, (43:00) Outro.
GREEN FLAG! It's the first lap of the On The Throttle Podcast. Billy and this weeks co-host Trey talk everything that happened in the off-season for each of NASCAR's top 3 series, discuss what impacts the Next-Gen Car could have, and the new look Busch Clash for 2022.
(0:00) Intro, (1:13) Trucks Off-Season, (6:52) Xfinity Off-Season, (14:55) Cup Off-Season, (35:50) Next-Gen Car Expectations and Driver Feedback, (47:54) 2022 Busch Clash Preview, (55:50) Outro.