Dropping the Hammer with Daniel McFadin

After another conversation about the state of safety with the Next Gen car, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette discuss:Chase Elliott's NASCAR Cup win at TalladegaChase Elliott's willingness to be critical of the safety of NASCAR's Next Gen carThe Jeff Gluck Good Race Poll vs Rotten TomatoesChristopher Nolan's post Dark Knight filmography.The last decade of Disney Pixar moviesEpisode photo cover via NASCAR Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week off, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette try to make sense of the NASCAR Cup playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway and what Speedway Motorsports needs to do with the track that first opened in 1997. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NASCAR news gods gave us too much to talk about this week.Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollete are joined by Phil Spain to break down Bubba Wallace's second career NASCAR Cup Series win, Kyle Busch joining RCR and North Wilkesboro returning to the NASCAR circuit for the first time since 1996.Read Daniel's column on Wallace's Kansas win and his column on Kyle Busch moving to RCR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an eventful and surprising Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Daniel McFadin is joined by long-time NASCAR TV reporter and personality Alan Cavanna to discuss the opening of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and Erik Jones' first win with Petty GMS Motorsports.Then, Daniel interviews Alan about how he went from a being a NASCAR and Rusty Wallace fan in Connecticut, to having his professional career and life changed by a 30 second interview in Jeremy Mayfield's driveway. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a different kind of episode of Dropping the Hammer.On Saturday Aug. 27, the night the NASCAR Cup Series' regular season finale was supposed to be run at Daytona, rain got in the way.As we all waited for the race to be run or postponed, Toyota Racing Development president David Wilson arrived in the track's media center. For 30 minutes (divided into two different portions) Wilson held an impromptu media session and Daniel McFadin was there.During that time, Wilson covered Toyota's hopes to keep Kyle Busch in the fold, Ty Gibbs' future, the safety of the Next Gen car, the status of Kurt Busch and much more.Here's the audio of the session. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette are back to recap an exciting NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, the overdone controversy between teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott, Kimi Räikkönen's Cup debut and preview what should be a crazy regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway.Subscribe to the show's YouTube page and follow Daniel on Twitter and Jon on Twitter.Cover photo via NASCAR Media Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel McFadin sits down and talks with Richard Childress Racing's Austin Hill. The 28-year-old driver is two weeks removed from making his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Michigan International Speedway, where he finished 18th.Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevy full-time for RCR in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, also talks about his early days of racing, how his passion for racing conflicted with his middle school basketball team, winning at his home track of Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this year and he previews this weekend's Xfinity race at Watkins Glen International.You can email Daniel at danielmcfadin@gmail.com, follow him on Twitter at @danielmcfadin and subscribe to his YouTube page.Podcast cover photo: Daniel McFadin Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette break down NASCAR's second 2022 visit to Richmond Raceway, Kevin Harvick's legacy as one of the last NASCAR Winston Cup drivers and they preview race at Watkins Glen International.Photo: Kevin Harvick meeting Dwayne Johnson at Texas Motor Speedway in 2004. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two weeks off, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette return to discus the NASCAR Cup Series races at Michigan and Indianapolis, Bubba Wallace's career-best run over the last four races and Kevin Harvick ending his 65-race winless streak.Plus the latest edition of the Jeff Gluck Good Race Poll vs Rotten Tomatoes.Read Daniel's story on Bubba Wallace' runner-up finish at Michigan: https://www.frontstretch.com/2022/08/07/bubba-wallace-tries-to-stay-positive-after-michigan-runner-up/His story on Wallace's first career Cup pole: https://www.frontstretch.com/2022/08/06/holy-s-thats-fast-bubba-wallace-impressive-first-cup-pole/And his story on Erik Jones and his first season with fellow Michigan native Dave Elenz as his crew chief: https://www.frontstretch.com/2022/08/05/michigan-men-erik-jones-dave-elenz-head-to-home-track/Cover photo: Getty Images via NASCAR Media Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette are back in a jam packed episode. They discuss the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire, NASCAR announcing the Chicago Street Course race in 2023, Toyota executive David Wilson saying "we're in a real bad place" about the Kyle Busch contract situation, plus the latest round of the Jeff Gluck Good Race Poll vs Rotten Tomatoes.Cover photo via Getty Images/NASCAR Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Almost 10 years after he last interviewed him, Daniel McFadin sat down with Sage Karam.Karam was back in the motorsports headlines this month after his altercation with Noah Gragson at Road America where Gragson intentionally wrecked him, causing a 13-car crash.Two weeks later, Daniel sat down with Karam to discuss his transition from IndyCar to NASCAR, his career hopes for stock racing and how his involvement in the IndyCar wreck at Pocono Raceway that killed Justin Wilson influenced his reaction to Gragson's actions at Road America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

23XI Racing and Tyler Reddick delivered the most surprising news of NASCAR's 2022 season so far when they announced this week Reddick will be joining the team in 2024.But that's not all! Daniel and Jon discuss Chase Elliott's win at Atlanta Motor Speedway and they conduct what could be the last edition of the Jeff Gluck "Good Race Poll" vs Rotten Tomatoes challenge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After spending the weekend at Road America covering the NASCAR races, Daniel McFadin convenes with Jon LaFollette to recap the races, review the Kyle Busch documentary "Rowdy," debating what NASCAR should do with Noah Gragson and brain storming a Smokey and the Bandit reboot with NASCAR drivers.Also, it's round 3 of the Jeff Gluck Good Race Poll vs Rotten Tomatoes. Daniel and Jon each picked a movie to compare to the Good Race poll result for Road America. Who wins?Follow Daniel on Twitter and YouTube.Follow Jon on Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette return to take a crack at whale all happened in the NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway. What's going on with Bubba Wallace's pit crew? Is Nashville Superspeedway the long-term solution for NASCAR in the Music City?Also, it's round 3 of the Jeff Gluck Good Race Poll vs Rotten Tomatoes. Daniel and Jon have each picked a movie to compare to the Good Race poll result for Nashville. Who wins?Follow Daniel on Twitter and YouTube.Follow Jon on Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As NASCAR makes its annual trip to Road America in Wisconsin, Daniel McFadin goes one-on-one with Wisconsin native and JR Motorsports driver Sam Mayer.The 19-year-old Xfinity Series driver discusses his motorsports origin story, switching his path from open wheel / sports cars to stock cars and his ongoing "purely business" rivalry with Joe Gibbs Racing's Ty Gibbs. Plus, Mayer shares the difficulties he had in acclimating to the Xfinity Series in 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're coming off the only off-weekend of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.Coming off the only off-week of the 2022 NASCAR Cup schedule, we have a two-part interview episode to bring you, called the “Erik and Erik show.”The first part includes Petty GMS Motorsports driver Erik Jones. Jones is in his second season driving the iconic No. 43 Chevrolet. The former Joe Gibbs Racing driver and I discuss what it's like when an improvement in your performance from one year to the next can lead to frustrations about results and the changes he's experiencing with a larger team and a new car.After that, I interview Erik Moses, the president of Nashville Superspeedway.Moses, a former president of a XFL football team, is the first Black president of a NASCAR track.Nashville hosts its second NASCAR Cup race this weekend and Moses shares the improvements the track has made since year one and I ask him if anything's changed from his perspective since Dover Motorsports was bought out by Speedway Motorsports late last year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It finally happened! After 195 career NASCAR Cup Series starts Daniel Suarez earned his first career win Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. In an emergency recording hours after the race, Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette react to the historic victory. But they do so with a special guest. Joining them live from his home in the Dominican Republic is NASCAR and Daniel Suarez fan Gabriel Johnson.Johnson shares his perspective as a Latino/Hispanic NASCAR fan on what Suarez' win meant for him and what it has been like to be a NASCAR fan in the Dominican Republic for the last two decades.Follow Gabriel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaboxRox15. and on YouTube.Follow Daniel on Twitter and YouTube. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel McFadin is joined by OG podcast friend Darryl Kincey Jr. to rehash the eventful inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway outside St. Louis.Darryl gets some frustrations about 23XI Racing's pit crew problems off his chest.Also, Daniel quizzes Darryl on which was higher: the Jeff Gluck "Good Race" poll for Gateway or the Rotten Tomatoes score for the "Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers" movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry makes his return to Dropping the Hammer. Daniel McFadin talk with the JR Motorsports driver a few days after he dominated to win the Xfinity race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, earning his fourth career win.Berry discusses his evolution as a NASCAR driver in the last year, making an ad that paid homage to Dale Earnhardt and how he's not comfortable with the label of being a NASCAR driver and just sees himself as a racer.Follow Daniel McFadin at twitter.com/danielmcfadin and on YouTube at YouTube.com/danielmcfadin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel McFadin and Jon La Follette spend way too much time talking about the NASCAR All-Star Race (after Daniel forgets to record the first 10 minutes of conversation). Then Jon shares his on-the-ground perspective of the Month of May build up for the Indianapolis 500. Of course, they talk about the Coca-Cola 600, the "crown jewel" NASCAR race that has suffered the most in the last decade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel McFadin sits down with Daylon Barr, the team photographer for Trackhouse Racing. Daylon shares show he got into being a NASCAR photographer and his favorite tracks to work at and what it's like working for Justin Marks. Unfortunately, Daniel's lap top crapped out after an hour and the interview comes to an abrupt ending.Following Daylon on Twitter: @barrvisuals and at his website: https://www.barrvisuals.com/indexFollow Daniel: @danielmcfadin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette return and give their takes on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's 2023 class, whether Davey Allison and A.J. Foyt deserve to be in it and what their favorite paint schemes for the throwback weekend at Darlington are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel talks with Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman.They discuss his experience in the second NASCAR Cup race on dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, why he was "banned" from the GM simulator, his lack of success on superspeedways and why he's so good at Dover Motor Speedway. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Weaver returns for his third appearance on Dropping The Hammer.Daniel and Matt recap the first 1/3rd season of the NASCAR season, including the second attempt at Bristol Dirt, the revamped Atlanta Motor Speedway and so much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NASCAR Cup Series night race at Martinsville sucked. So Daniel McFadin and Jon LaFollette talk about it for the minimum amount of time. Meanwhile they discuss the Ty Gibbs of it all after his fight with Sam Mayer following the Xfinity Series race. They also talk about Jimmie Johnson's impending arrival to the Indianapolis 500 and the politics that keep The Double from happening.What Daniel wrote this week:Speed Sport: What the Heck Happened at Martinsville: https://www.speedsport.com/nascar/nascar-cup-series/what-the-heck-happened-at-martinsville/Frontstretch: "Dropping the Hammer: Ty Gibbs & the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent": https://www.frontstretch.com/2022/04/12/dropping-the-hammer-ty-gibbs-the-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8, Daniel McFadin talked with Richard Childress Racing's Sheldon Creed about his rookie season so far, making the transition from the Truck Series, racing with glasses and the rodeo at his high school. Yes, a rodeo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel McFadin is once again joined by Phil Spain to discuss the latest weekend of NASCAR racing. Phil was in attendance last week at Richmond Raceway, his first race since 2017. They talk about Denny Hamlin's win in Cup and what it's like keeping track of a strategy race from the grandstands at short track.They then get down to serious matter and discuss Fox Sports' bizarre creative choice for its pre-race show (Clint Howard as a watermelon seed! Hall & Oates parodies!) and what we want from TV race coverage.Follow Daniel on Twitter: twitter.com/danielmcfadinFollow Phil: twitter.com/philenespanol See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daniel and Jon discuss Ross Chastain and Trackhouse Racing's win at Circuit of the Americas - which Daniel covered in person - plus what they would name their hypothetical NASCAR team (Jon is adamant it would be named after Katy Perry).Daniel then interviews Live Fast Motorsports driver/co-owner BJ McLeod about what life for the small Cup Series team is like with the Next Gen car. McLeod tells the story of driving a semi at the age of 9.Read Daniel's coverage from Ross Chastain's win at COTA:https://www.frontstretch.com/2022/03/27/smashed-watermelon-ross-chastain-celebrates-1st-nascar-cup-win-cota/https://www.frontstretch.com/2022/03/28/razors-edge-ross-chastain-and-his-moms-belief-in-him/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the second season of Dropping The Hammer.Daniel McFadin is joined by guest co-host Jon LaFollette to recap the surreal experience of a Superspeedway race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the first five races of the NASCAR Cup Season.They also discuss the tracks they're anticipating seeing the Next Gen car perform at and.... Formula One?Follow Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielmcfadinand Jon: https://twitter.com/JonLawFiletStuff Daniel wrote this week:Frontstretch: Dropping the Hammer: Atlanta's NASCAR Future Is Here. Survey Says…?Speed Sport: Trackhouse Racing 'Breath of Fresh Air' for Ross Chastain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comReview: ESPN's ‘E60' Tells Bubba Wallace's Story2021 Cup Series Awards: Memorable Finishes, Quotes & CarsGMS Racing Buys Majority Interest of Richard Petty MotorsportsContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: NASCAR Still King on Sunday Despite F1 GainsDropping the Hammer: Kyle Larson's Big Championship ‘What If?'Denny Hamlin: Agent of ChaosContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comXfinity Championship 4 Still Up for Grabs After KansasMartin Truex Jr. Comes Back From Tire Problem to Earn Kansas Top 10Dropping the Hammer: NASCAR Still King on Sunday Despite F1 GainsContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: For History's Sake, Let Fans Attend NASCAR's Next Gen Test at Bowman Gray StadiumDropping the Hammer: Ty Dillon on His ‘Wild' Year, GMS Racing & Athlete Mental HealthContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NASCAR Hashtag Bot@NASCAR_HashtagsStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: For History's Sake, Let Fans Attend NASCAR's Next Gen Test at Bowman Gray StadiumContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 of the Bubba Wallace first win party!So... this is late. It is still worth the listen.More Darryl Kinsey Jr:Follow him at @dkjr12"Two-Wide Tuesdays" on the WBGR Sports NetworkMore Phil Spain:Follow him at @philenespanolThe White Silk Racing PodcastStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: More Reasons Why Bubba Wallace's Talladega Win Is a Big DealNASCAR Suspends Truck Series Crew Chief Indefinitely For Behavioral ViolationContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 1 of the Bubba Wallace first win party!In this episode, we are joined by two of out best podcasting friends to discuss Bubba Wallace and what his first win means to them.More Darryl Kinsey Jr:Follow him at @dkjr12"Two-Wide Tuesdays" on the WBGR Sports NetworkMore Phil Spain:Follow him at @philenespanolThe White Silk Racing PodcastStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: More Reasons Why Bubba Wallace's Talladega Win Is a Big DealNASCAR Suspends Truck Series Crew Chief Indefinitely For Behavioral ViolationContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

McDowell Watch RETURNS!In this episode we are joined by the man himself, Michael McDowell.Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping The Hammer: AJ Allmendinger Has ‘Nothing To Lose'Dropping the Hammer: The Next (Best?) Hope For Daniel HemricContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comKevin Harvick & Chase Elliott Rub Fenders, Exchange Insults at BristolDropping The Hammer: AJ Allmendinger Has ‘Nothing To Lose'Contact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping The Hammer: NASCAR Cup Drivers React to Largest Next Gen Car Test YetQ&A: Ben Kennedy on the 2022 NASCAR Cup ScheduleContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comCup Series Returns to Darlington After Turn 2 RepaveDropping the Hammer: Staying Young With Dale Earnhardt Jr.Contact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comKurt Busch to Join 23XI Racing in 2022, Drive the No. 45Tyler Reddick Ready to Raise NASCAR ‘Playoff Baby'Dropping the Hammer: 23XI Racing is Kurt Busch's NASCAR EndgameContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"My Kid Rejected Erik Jones"There. If you haven't seen this quote already, you aren't subscribed to our Youtube or Daniel's Twitter. Please correct that. While you are at it, check out the links below to hear more stories about a young child's hate for Eric Jones. - CrowMore Fast Lap:@FastLap_Podcast on Twitter@ctluttrell9 (Chrissi) on TwitterThe Fast Lap PodcastThe episode featuring DanielStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comChristopher Bell: Kyle Larson ‘Running His Mouth is a Little Uncalled For'Chase Elliott Earns Last-Minute Xfinity Top 5 on Indy Road CourseThe ‘Pure Enjoyment' of AJ Allmendinger's Indianapolis Cup WinDropping the Hammer: Michael McDowell Uncertain of 2022 Plans Despite Daytona WinContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More Jon LaFollette:@JonLawFilet on Twitter@JonLawFilet on InstagramStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comChristopher Bell: Kyle Larson ‘Running His Mouth is a Little Uncalled For'Chase Elliott Earns Last-Minute Xfinity Top 5 on Indy Road CourseThe ‘Pure Enjoyment' of AJ Allmendinger's Indianapolis Cup WinDropping the Hammer: Michael McDowell Uncertain of 2022 Plans Despite Daytona WinContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone had fun at the Glen but McDowell and Bell, and somehow we barely talk about Larson's win. Daniel opens things up with a tribute to the broadcaster Bob Jenkins, who died earlier this week. Later we discuss the one big change I would make if I was in charge for a day.Please smash that 5th star button, continue being subscribed, and please tell us you like us. please.Stuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: An Ode to Bob JenkinsDropping the Hammer: COVID Again Looms Over NASCARContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week on DTH:This is part 2 of the recording with Matt Weaver. As always, he drops an overwhelming amount of knowledge on us. We start out talking about the big news story from a few weeks ago about the Next Gen Safety concerns, including takes from some of Matt's inside sources. We then transition into a great conversation about journalism ethics in sports (Hint: it was not a concern in the 80s). Finally, we get Matt's take on the Keslowski news.We have been posting some fun shorts on Youtube from this chat, so check those out at youtube.com/danielmcfadin.Find more from Matt Weaver:Follow Matt on Twitter - @MattWeaverAWMatt's articles on AutoweekMatt's website Short Track SceneStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: The Next Gen Car vs. the InternetDropping The Hammer: Chase Elliott & Bubba Wallace, the Faces of NASCARContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week on DTH:Matt Weaver joins Daniel and James to talk about New Hampshire, NASCAR's poor communication, and how Sterling Marlin indirectly caused Joey Logano to take a 2 lap penalty (than he came back from and finished 6th!).This is part one of the recording. Next week look forward to more Matt Weaver and what may be the start of a NASCAR conspiracy!Find more from Matt Weaver:Follow Matt on Twitter - @MattWeaverAWMatt's articles on AutoweekMatt's website Short Track SceneStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: The Next Gen Car vs. the InternetContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recap:AtlantaPreview:New HampsireStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: Appreciating the Reliability of Kurt BuschTeam Penske Taps Austin Cindric to Drive No. 2 Cup Car in 2022Harrison Burton to Drive For Wood Brothers Racing in 2022Harrison Burton: ‘Hard to Say No' to Ford, Wood Brothers RacingContact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recap:Road AmericaPreview:AtlantaStuff Daniel Wrote:Daniel on Frontstretch.comDropping the Hammer: Atlanta Motor Speedway's Catch-22Contact:twitter.com/danielmcfadinpatreon.com/danielmcfadinyoutube.com/danielmcfadindropthehammershow.comNews Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.