In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

Hamlin wins Michigan with a late-race charge, while Hocevar's heartbreak fuels the playoff drama. We break down the tire trouble, Prime ratings, and a manufacturer return to NASCAR. Plus: our picks for Mexico City!The Rundown:- Michigan: Hamlin takes advantage, Hocevar comes up flat- Prime Video ratings – we break down the demos- NASCAR standings - Tight playoff battle from 13th to 20th- NASCAR News:- Hamlin out for Mexico, Truex in- Bowman might need a backup- Dodge is back (again)- NASCAR to Brazil?- Small Team Drama! Ron Devine is back- Sponsor News- Mexico City: Podium celebration Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Ryan Blaney wins Nashville with a bold move, while Hocevar and Stenhouse spark some bad blood. We break down Nashville, a key court win for NASCAR, and the latest news. Plus: our picks for Michigan!The Rundown:- Nashville: Blaney's clutch move- Hocevar and Stenhouse get into it...but is it over?- Amazon Prime ratings: bad or just different?- NASCAR standings - tight battle near the playoff cutline- NASCAR wins key lawsuit… for now- Zilisch returns in the Red Bull car- AJ Allmendinger back in the Cup Series in 2026- Jim France's scrapped Cup car idea- Rockingham Speedway is for sale- Midseason merch sales- Michigan - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Amazon Prime got off to a solid start for their first-ever NASCAR broadcast, and we got a race that proved you don't need BS cautions to make things exciting. We talk about the Coke 600, NASCAR News, and our picks for Nashville.The Rundown:- Coke 600 - yes it is too long, but a great race, and an ending that proves you don't need fake cautions- Amazon Coverage is makin' hay - the good, and the repetitive. And makin' hay.- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Kyle Larson has another lackluster double - and likely won't try next year- Austin Cindric - not going anywhere- NASCAR In-Season Challenge (because apparently there is no sponsor?)- Driver and Sponsor News- Nashville! Our PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Is NASCAR's Hall of Fame talent pool already getting thin? We discuss the 2026 class, along with Penske drama at Indy (and whether it will affect Austin Cindric), the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Coke 600!The Rundown:- The All-Star Race was fun - and absolutely did NOT need the gimmick-caution- NASCAR Ratings are...meh- NASCAR News:- 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees - are things getting thin?- Penske Drama - will the IndyCar Cindric getting fired affect the NASCAR Cindric?- Driver and Sponsor News- Coke 600 - Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Kansas follows up their last stunner...with a regular race. And with not a lot of people in the stands. We talk about the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star Race!The Rundown:- Kansas - not exactly what we expected- The stands were sparse again - and at a track with a solid history. Is it the day they picked, or the price?- Kansas Ratings: up, or down - depending on your perspective- NASCAR standings- NASCAR News:- Top-5 in the All Star vote- Amazon commercials almost sold out. We'll see what that means- NASCAR lawsuit update- Driver and Sponsor News- The All-Star Race! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Joey Logano gets his first win in Texas in a race where tire wear doesn't live up to the hype.Plus, we talk the latest NASCAR News, rotating championship race, the TNT broacast booth, and out Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas!The Rundown:- Texas: The Broadcast misses multiple great efforts- Is NASCAR missing the creativitiy of the past?- Texas Ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- F1 Lawsuit Dropped- Homestead Named 2026 Finale - but what is the rotation after that?- ANOTHER All-Star Race Format Change- TNT Broadcast Team Announced- Driver News- All-Star Fan Vote Leaders- Sponsor News- Kansas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Not much racing - but a lot of drama - in Talladega. We talk about the controversy, plus: a Small Team Drama legend returns, the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Texas!The Rundown:- Talladega looks like an intermediate track race- Logano-Cindric thing...that wasn't a thing- Ryan Preece and Logano get DQ'ed- Talladega ratings are surprisingly low- NASCAR standings- NASCAR News:- Small Team Drama Pt. 1: Legacy/RWR update- Small Team Drama Pt. 2: Welcome back, Ron Devine- Is one of the Steves headed to the PGA?- Sponsor News- Texas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Impossible to make the All-Star rules more ridiculous? Not for NASCAR - we try to figure out what exactly they are trying to accomplish in Wilkesboro. Plus - Rockingham controversy, Hall of Fame candidates, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Tallagega!The Rundown:- Rockingham controversy - enforce the rules, but tell us how it creates an advantage that merits a DQ- Katherine Legge situation shows that NASCAR needs to be better helping drivers develop. And review the selling-seats situation. - Will the Championship moving back to Homestead change anything?- 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees- All-Star Race Rule Madness - including an official BS caution- Small Team Drama moves to Spire- Sponsor News- Talladega! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Fans noticed a LOT of empty seats at Bristol. But some people close to NASCAR say it is no big deal. Who is right? We debate tickets versus TV money. Plus - new NASCAR-produced shows, and Brian Vickers has a REALLY weird life. The Rundown:- Kyle Larson dominates Bristol- The stands look super empty. Unless you are Kenny Wallace- We discuss ticket sales vs. TV money, and whether it makes a difference- Bristol Ratings - which almost match the attendance- NASCAR News:- Do Xfinity drivers need Kyle to embarass them? Or do they just need more practice and testing time each weekend?- Brian Vickers blows up your 2025 NASCAR Bingo card with a wild story- Driver news- Paint Schemes for RockinghamFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Everyone is suing everyone: Updates on the 23XI-NASCAR, Legacy-RWR, and...Dale Junior vs Lamar Jackson? Yeah - that is a thing. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preivew and Picks for Bristol!The Rundown:- Darlington: Byron dominates, but Hamlin has a good pit stop and wins - Richard Petty roasts Fox - and is right- Bristol Ratings, Cup Series Standings- NASCAR News- Shigeaki Hattori changed the Truck Series- NASCAR - 23XI/FRM Lawsuit update- Legacy/RWR Lawsuit update- Dale Junior/Lamar Jackson Lawsuit update- Shake n Bake YouTube Channel?- Katherine Legge coming back - because there are no rules- Penske does something stupid- Sponsor news- Bristol - our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny wins Martinsville, Erik Jones gets DQ'ed, while Legacy and RWR start throwin' bows in court with the return of Small Team Drama. Plus - NASCAR contradicts itself on the monopoly situation, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Darlington Throwback race.The Rundown:- Martinsville looks like an intermediate track race- EJ gets DQ'ed- Martinsville ratings, Cup standings- NASCAR News- Small Team Drama! Legacy sues RWR- Every Steve gets promoted- NASCAR wants to have a commissioner and be a league, but also won't admit that they have a monopoly- NASCAR fans are about to figure out how tarriffs work with diecasts- Prime Video taking another shot at a NASCAR documentary- All Star Schedule released- Sponsor news- Darlington Throwback Race! Our Paing Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Another intermediate track race, another win for Kyle Larson. We recap Homestead, talk about some Big Team Drama during the NASCAR News, and then make picks for Martinsville!The Rundown:- Homestead: Comers and Goers make it slightly more interesting than your typical intermediate track race- Cup Series Standings- NASCAR News:- Big Team Drama! Hendrick and Hooters Finalize their Breakup with some $$$-  Austin Hill gets a five-race deal- Wood Brothers Darlington Throwback has an interesting story attached to it- Sponsor News- Martinsville! Our Picks...the Paint Scheme Preview will come laterFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The Woods Brothers get a big victory, and NASCAR goes back and forth on using your teammate's pit box. We debate whether pit cooperation should be open the same way drafting deals are, plus; we discuss the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Homestead.The Rundown:- Las Vegas: Josh Berry likely takes the Wood Brothers to the playoffs, and has a chance to do even more- Christopher Bell makes a clever put move: NASCAR sets some boundaries, but Wazz suggests that maybe there shouldn't be any- Vegas ratings: still hard to tell whether the numbers are up or not- Cup Series Standings- NASCAR News:- Charlotte Tire test- Kevin Harvick is in a Hall of Fame - just not the NASCAR one yet- Justin Allgaier scoring big merch sales- Sponsor News- Homestead! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Christopher Bell has won three in a row, and NASCAR wants you to know about it. Plus - Balance of Performance rules could be on the way, Mexico is suddenly in question, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Las Vegas!The Rundown:- Christopher Bell wins again- Track Limits - COTA is cool, but Joey goes 1 inch below the line and gets flagged?- Katherine Legge generates controversy. Even though it is on NASCAR, not her- Ratings, NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News- Mexico race in question for stupid reasons- Dodge is interested in potential Balance of Performance rules before coming back to Cup- Already a change to the famous-people waiver- Amazon Prime broadcast crew announced- Driver and sponsor news- Las Vegas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

What is the point of a road course if you can just blow corners? Like Connor Zilisch, we're wondering exactly where the track limits were at COTA. Plus - NASCAR makes their most desperate move yet in the Anti-Trust lawsuit, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix!The Rundown:- COTA has good racing, but zero track limits- What is the point of a road course if you can drive straight through corners?- Austin ratings- NASCAR News- NASCAR files a desperate countersuit against 23XI and Front Row Motorsports- Chase Briscoe Daytona 500 penalty reversed- NASCAR Playoff Committee- First female Cup driver in 7 years has legit creds- Driver and Sponsor News- Phoenix! Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Atlanta features more big wrecks, but at least there was batter action. We talk about the race, the latest NASCAR News - including more new manufacturer rumors that you shouldn't hold your breath for - and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for COTA!The Rundown:- Atlanta - Christopher Bell wins, everyone is mad at Carson Hocevar- Laps led still deserves the bonus point over fastest lap- Atlanta Ratings- Cup standings - neither driver with a win is leading- NASCAR News- Clash rumors, which probably are true- New manufacturer rumors, which probably are not true- Corey Heim asked to be 23XI development driver, as long as he doesn't wear his sunglasses at night races- Sponsor news- Circuit of the Americas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Just when you thought Daytona would have an exciting finish, they wrecked. And then did it a few more times. We talk about airborne cars, impatient drivers, and how it makes the 500 frustrating. Plus - Trackhouse jumps into Small Team Drama, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Atlanta!The Rundown:- Daytona 500 craziness - three big wrecks, and a winner that simply makes it to the end- Why are Next Gen cars still finding creative new ways to go airborne?- Is there any actual competition at Daytona and Talladega anymore?- Daytona ratings look pretty decent- Parker Kligerman wins - and then loses - the Truck race- NASCAR News:- Chase Briscoe gets a big penalty, a few other drivers get smaller ones- Trackhouse drama - Pitbull bails unexpectedly- Driver and Sponsor News- Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR tries to get one last shot in on their lawsuit before the season starts, and it's just the same argument from a slightly different angle. Plus - IndyCar gets WAY better promotion than NASCAR during the Super Bowl, Daytona Duels, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the 500!The Rundown:- Super Bowl Ads - awesome for IndyCar, absent for NASCAR- Lawsuit update - NASCAR tries to reverse the charter injunction by saying the same thing that didn't prevent the injunction in the first place- NASCAR considering rotating the season finale. Should they fix the playoff system, instead?- NASCAR saying another manufacturer is interested. But to be honest, they've been saying that for the better part of a decade- The Daytona Duels, 500 News- Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Daytona 500!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The Clash has a lot of bumping, but not a lot of passing. We talk about Bowman Gray, and then debate NASCAR's new rules on Fastest Lap points and manufacturer penalties. Plus, the latest NASCAR News and more!The Rundown:- The Clash - Bowman Gray is packed, but the racing is just okay- Fastest Lap Points - would have made a difference last year, but is it really necessary?- Manufacturer Penalties - will they care if they get their driver into the Championship?- Driver Ambassador Program- NASCAR Hall of Fame Ceremony- IROC Coming Back. Sorta.- NASCAR broadcast newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The 2025 NASCAR season is unofficially underway at Bowman Gray with The Clash. We preview the weekend of racing and discuss the latest news, including Jimmie Johnson becoming the primary owner at Legacy MC. Plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Clash!The Rundown:- Kasey Kahne coming back to NASCAR. But just a little.- Jimmie Johnson takes over as primary owner at Legacy MC - will it make a difference?- Corey LaJoie heading to the Amazon broadcast team- We remember Bill Weber in the NASCAR booth- Sponsor News. A lot of sponsor news- The Clash! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bowman GrayFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Ron Devine is the gift that keeps on giving, years after BK Racing went away. We talk Small Team Drama, the insanely complex NASCAR Clash format, Garage 66, tons of sponsor announcements, and more!The Rundown:- The Clash Format - needlessly complicated? Of course!- NASCAR Lawsuit upodate - NASCAR wants to keep that $$ for themselves- Small Team Drama - Ron Devine is back!- MBM becomes Garage 66 - announces drivers- Team Amerivet makes a clever move- Kyle Larson wins the Chili Bowl - doesn't get chili- Sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR announces an interesting rule change to give popular drivers from other series a guaranteed spot in the field, while wisely avoiding a Mike Wallace debacle at Daytona. We discuss rule changes, JR Motorsports in a Cup race, and more!The Rundown:- The Open Exemption Provisional lets famous people in for free - we debate if it is a good idea- NASCAR brings back garage repairs- Playoff Waivers have a penalty, but then they also don't have a penalty- JR Motorsports entering the Daytona 500- Mike Wallace is out of the 500 - he's mad, but probably shouldn't be- Cody Ware proves that 'knowing a guy' is good for your career- CW Xfinity Broadcast team is looking good- Kurt Busch is racing again- Other Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR asks the judge in the 23XI/FRM lawsuit to call it all off. That won't work, but we get our first idea of the financials behind the scenes. We discuss the questionable arguments, along with Daytona 500 driver news, a Hendrick development driver, and more!The Rundown:- NASCAR files motion to dismiss, because...reasons- How much do Charter teams get? It looks like not a whole lot- NASCAR claims that the teams are actually taking advantage of THEM. Really.- The timeline for the trial is set- Helio Castroneves and Anthony Alfredo attempting Daytona 500- Hendrick signs a promising young driver- Trackhouse and JR Motorsports expand relationship- Sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The Cup Series was the top motorsport on TV in 2024 - but how do the NASCAR ratings compare to a decade ago? We've got the numbers...and they are interesting. Plus - Zane Smith moves to FRM, the latest NASCAR News, and more!The Rundown:- The Clash gets a title sponsor- NASCAR is non-committal on Chicago after this year- MBM's 'perfect fit' for the 500 is a driver that hasn't raced Cup in a decade- Zane Smith completes the Spire-FRM driver swap- FRM officially gets a Stewart-Haas Charter- NASCAR 2024 Ratings - compared to 2014- NASCAR controlling more content in 2025Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

It is the most wonderful time of the year! The time where we give out fake trophies to the most interesting, strangest, and sometimes annoying drivers and stories of the NASCAR season! Plus - 23XI/FRM score a big win in court with a Charter injunction.The Rundown:- The 2024 ITD Awards Part 1:- Silly Season, The Wally Dallenbach Award, Driver Confrontations, and more- NASCAR News:- 23XI and FRM get a big win with an Injunction - and an even bigger win with an opinion that NASCAR does have monopoly power- The 2024 ITD Awards Part 2:- Small Team Drama, Win and Driver of the Year, the Gary B Carpenter Award for Not Showing UpFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR strikes once more against 23XI and FRM in the lawsuit - we talk about how their tough language is a great setup for the injunction that will come just a week or so later. Plus - the West Coast HOF runs short of candidates, practice sessions next year - and more!The Rundown:- NASCAR News:- Team Announcements- The West Coast Racing HOF - with some interesting new people- NASCAR Lawsuit - NASCAR tries to get tough, but just proves 23XI's point- More practice for 2025Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

And you thought NASCAR was going to be nice? No way. Exclusivity agreements, witholding Charters - the gloves are predictably off in the 23XI/FRM lawsuit. Plus - multiple teams are making off-season moves behind the scenes. The Rundown:- NASCAR Lawsuit Update:- 23XI and FRM file an updated injunction- NASCAR says that the teams are simply bad at making deals, and nobody complained about their exclusivity agreements with tracks before, so that makes it not a big deal- NASCAR witholding SHR Charters from both 23XI and FRM- Tony Stewart calls Charters a joke on his way out the door- JGR, Kaulig and Spire make moves in the garage- Trackhouse and RCR bringing in guest drivers for 2025- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR is calling it Champion's Week, but it is really more like Champion's...Friday night. That you can see Sunday afternoon. Plus - two organizations introduce a third team for next year, an update on the NASCAR lawsuit, and more!The Rundown:- NASCAR Awards Ceremony - hopefully you don't want to watch it live- 23XI adds a third team for 2025 - presumably without a Charter, but with Riley Herbst- RFK adds a third team for 2025 - leasing a Charter, and with Ryan Preece- JTG Daugherty becomes Hyak Motorsports - does a new name mean new results?- New layout for Circuit of the Americas- Driver and Team news- A NASCAR driver in the SI swimsuit issue?Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Sixteen drivers have a chance to win the NASCAR Playoffs, yet people are confused and frustrated when one of those 16 drivers does. We discuss the weird NASCAR Championship race and the solution we already presented to fix the Playoffs. The Rundown:- Phoenix - Blaney makes a run, but Logano is too strong at the end- Joey Lognao wins his third Cup Series Championship- Blame the system, not the driver- Championship 4 results from Phoenix- Penske finds ways to win titles- Truck, Xfinity Champs- NASCAR News:- We remember the greatness of Bobby Allison- Carson Hocevar wins Rookie of the Year - Spire does a good job- FedEx leaving NASCAR - not a good sign- NASCAR lawsuit updateFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

After the complete debacle of a Martinsville cut race, we talk about how to fix the NASCAR Playoff system, analyze the Championship 4 heading into Phoenix, and make picks for the NASCAR Title Race!The Rundown:- Martinsville - Ryan Blaney scores an impressive win that is completely overshadowed- NASCAR kicks one driver manipulating the race out of he playoffs, to put one driver manipulating the race into the playoffs- What happened in those final laps? - The NASCAR Playoff system has to be fixed - we have ideas how to do it- The Championship 4- NASCAR News- Phoenix! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks - for the race and the ChampionshipFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick won their way in, will Martinsville give us one more Playoff winner before the NASCAR Championship? We talk about the latest NASCAR News, review the playoff field, and make our picks for Martinsville and the Championship 4.The Rundown:- Homestead: Tyler Reddick wins one of the most entertaining races of the year- But that doesn't mean Homestead should be the Championship race again- Carson Hocevar has a great race, and an even better pit stop- Homestead Ratings- The NASCAR Playoff Field - two former champs are in a must-win situation, with only one race left- NASCAR News- Conner Jones has issues, and the wrong vowel at the end of his first name- NASCAR doesn't realize that by giving up some of the money and franchising, they could eliminate drivers buying rides. Or at least eliminate bad drivers from buying rides- Driver and Crew Chief news- Irwindale is closing for real  - sad times in SoCal- Martinsville! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks (for the race and the Championship 4)Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

In one week, Joey Logano goes from being eliminated from the playoffs, to making the Championship Race. We talk about Joey's amazing turn of events, then discuss the latest in the NASCAR Lawsuit, and Frankie Muniz running full-time in the Truck Series, along with out Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Homestead!The Rundown:- Las Vegas: Joey's fuel strategy takes him to the Championship race, one week after being eliminated from the playoffs- Was Ryan Blaney blocking for his teammate? Spoiler alert - no.- Vegas Ratings- The NASCAR Playoff Picture: Vegas splits the field in half- NASCAR News- The Lawsuit - NASCAR claims that their ultimatum was simply a result of 23XI and FRM's inability  to negotiate effectively. Because that makes sense.- Frankie Muniz coming to the truck series - but is his ride good enough? And is NASCAR missing an opportunity?- Teresa Earnhardt selling more of the legacy- Driver and Sponsor News- Homestead! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The third round of the NASCAR Playoffs kicks off in Vegas, but the antitrust lawsuit is getting just as much attention, as NASCAR tries to exclude 23XI and FRM from being Charter teams next season. We discuss the battle lines that have been drawn, along with the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas.The Rundown:- The ROVAL - Larson wins what looked like an Intermediate Track race, outside of a few controversial corners- Alex Bowman disqualified - how does Hendrick make such a big mistake?- Drivers eliminated from the Round of 12 - why are the Playoff drivers racing so poorly as a group?- The Round of 8 - our analysis- NASCAR News:- 23XI/FRM Lawsuit - NASCAR says it isn't a valid case, because...reasons- JGR data espionage - will NASCAR do anything? Another case where there is no real rule- Hailie Deegan moving to open wheel - why it may be the right call- Sponsor News- Las Vegas! Our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks for the race, and the Playoff round - who will make it to the Championship in Phoenix?Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Talladega had the Big One to end all Big Ones - but could the ROVAL be even more unpredictable for the NASCAR Championship contenders? We discuss this weekend's cut race, plus - more juicy details on the NASCAR Lawsuit, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Charlotte!The Rundown:- Talladega - a super-close finish, and a super-big wreck- Ratings - were actually pretty good- Playoff Picture - who HAS to win this weekend to move on- NASCAR News- Lawsuit - Denny Hamlin is talking, NASCAR isn't. NASCAR thinks it is 32XI racing...- 23XI and Front Row file an injunction to race in 2025 with Charters, NASCAR says they shouldn't be able to- Team Changes, Sponsor News- The ROVAL(tm) - Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks - for the race and who will make the Round of 8 in the Playoffs.Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

23XI and Front Row Motorsports start what could be the biggest story in NASCAR history by filing their anti-trust lawsuit. We discuss why, and what might happen, along with some very interesting information in the case. Plus - NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega!The Rundown:- Kansas: Ross Chastain wins, Kyle Busch's luck gets even worse- Decent racing- Kansas ratings- Playoff Picture- NASCAR Lawsuit - we break down the entire case filing (yep - we read the whole thing) - talk about some surprises in the case, then discuss why 23XI and FRM are suing, and how it might all play out- Aero Changes for Talladega- Teams aren't big on YouTube- Driver and Sponsor News- Talladega! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

After the NASCAR Playoff drivers are less-than-spectacular in the first three races, the Round of 12 begins - who has the upper hand? We discuss the playoff field, a pair of big-name sponsors pulling money from the sport, and make picks for Kansas!The Rundown:- Bristol Night Race - what happened with the tires?- We debate Kyle Larson's comments on short track racing with the Next Gen car- Drivers eliminated from the playoffs - why was the entire field bad in this round?- Bristol Ratings- The Round of 12 - and the drivers already on the bubble- NASCAR News:- Fedex backing off on sponsorship at JGR- Geico will no longer be a 'premiere sponsor', whatever that actually means- The Rick Ware Racing - Spire driver swap, and whether it makes a difference- Indy Car Charter system - racing NFTs are spreading- Driver and Sponsor news- Kansas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the race and the Playoff roundFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Watkins Glen ended up being a Wild Card race in the NASCAR Playoffs - as a result, multiple favorites are in danger of elimination. Who will make the cut? We talk NASCAR news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol!The Rundown:- Watkins Glen: Chris Beuscher has great in a race where the Playoff drivers...didn't- The Ryan Blaney thing wasn't really controversial at all- The NASCAR Playoff Picture- NASCAR News:- Bubba Wallace signs with 23XI- Trackhouse loses a major player behind the scenes- Sponsor News- Bristol! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the first cut race of the PlayoffsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR strikes a Charter deal with teams - but that doesn't end the drama. We talk about the pair of organizations that are still holding out, NASCAR's pressure tactics, and why some owners simply gave up. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our picks for Watkins Glen.The Rundown:- Atlanta - and exciting finish, but was this a boring race, or old-school Daytona fun?- The Playoff Picture after Atlanta- NASCAR News:- Charter deal - and why, outside of the money, it wasn't much of a deal- Two teams don't sign - why, and what happens next?- Did NASCAR pressure the teams into signing?- Why some owners may have simply given up- Kyle Larson running another Indy 500- Sponsor News- Watkins Glen - our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Harrison Burton shakes up the race to make the playoffs with a surprise win - so who can still make it in on points? We talk about the bubble drivers, 2025 NASCAR schedule, driver intruigue at Trackhouse, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington!The Rundown:- Daytona: Burton pulls off a shocker- Another car upside-down, another engine blowing up, and a fire, too- Daytona ratings- NASCAR Playoff bubble - who still has a chance?- NASCAR News:- 2025 Schedule - is the Truck lineup more interesting than Cup?- Is a change in the Street Race location on the way?- RCR loses another appeal- Driver drama at Trackhouse- Sponsor News- Darlington! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the cut raceFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

RCR is still on a mission to appeal - we'll tell you why it is worth it to them to try. Plus - cars flipping over, impending SHR layoffs, NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Daytona Night Race!The Rundown:- Michigan: Reddick wins a pretty typical two-day Intermediate Track race- Why is a Next Gen car still flipping that easily?- The Playoff Picture gets a lot more interesting- NASCAR News:- RCR loses appeal, so they are going to...appeal again. We explain why.- Hendrick is suing Hooters. Not over the lackluster wings.- SHR officially closing and getting rid of 300+ employees- NBC Broadcast Booth change- Driver and Sponsor news- Daytona Night Race! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR finally makes a good decision! We discuss how this could have possibly happened, along with our take on the Austin Dillon situatuon. Plus - we talk about option tires, driver signings, and make picks for Michigan.The Rundown:- Richmond - we debate the Austin Dillon bulldozer move- NASCAR hands down a penalty, and shockingly gets it right- Option tires - did they make a difference?- Richmond ratings- NASCAR Playoff bubble- NASCAR News:- AJ Allmendinger is coming back- Eric Jones signs a contract- A major sponsor is moving to RFK - will a third team come with it?- Michigan - our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR is back with a twist after the Olympics - but will the option tire be a game changer? We give our opinion, plus - the latest NASCAR News, and picks for the race!The Rundown:- Is the NASCAR Netflix sequel in jeopardy?- Will a Charter deal bring more investors into the sport?- ROVAL (tm) reconfiguration- Brazil wants to host a NASCAR race- Driver and Sponsor news - including a returning veteran- Richmond! Will the option tires make a difference?- Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!  

With the NFL season getting longer, should NASCAR's be shorter? We discuss the right answer, plus - another long-time team is shutting down, Legacy is struggling, the latest NASCAR News, and more!The Rundown:- Do you have Olympic Fever?- The NFL looks at a longer season - is it time for NASCAR to shorten theirs?- A pair of drivers get married- Jimmie Johnson says being a NASCAR owner isn't the easiest thing- NASCAR is really into celebrating the elimination playoff format for its anniversary- Driver and Team News- What is a 'lifter system', and why is NASCAR going to use it?Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!  

The Brickyard ends with some terrible officiatiing - we break down the closing laps at Indy, and then discuss Haas driver moves and NASCAR News heading into the Olympic break.The Rundown:- Indy: Larson wins a controversial one- What happened at the end? The restart, and the non-caution- NASCAR Standings - not many races left to get into the playoffs- NASCAR News:- Corey LaJoie out of the 7 car - is there something bigger on the horizon?- Haas making moves: Custer in Cup, potentially Deegan and Herbst in XFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!  

Will NASCAR's return to the legendary Indy Oval recharge the Brickyard? We discuss the prospects for this weekend, plus: Kyle continues to struggle as the playoffs near, Trackhouse brings in another big-dollar investor, and we make picks for the race!The Rundown:- Pocono - Toyota dominates, but Ford wins- Kyle Busch feuding with Corey Lajoie- Pocono Ratings- NASCAR standings - time is running out for the playoffs- NASCAR News:- Trackhouse snags yet another siginificant investor- The Option Tire rules for Richmond actually make sense- IROC is back! But not really.- Danile Suarez going international- Sponsor News- Indy Oval - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Brickyard - and whether the change back to four-corners will make an overall difference.Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!  

Chicago gets a big audience, along with some real tire strategy. We talk about the street course, and debate big driver moves in the X and Cup series, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Pocono!The Rundown:- Chicago - rain, tire strategy, and a really long day- Are timed races a good idea for the future?- Bubba-Bowman clash, and why didn't Chase Elliott get a similar penalty?- Chicago ratings - the good, and the bad- NASCAR News- Hailie Deegan fired - rookies only get a half-season?- Noah Gragson signs with Front Row- Spire makes another smart move- Option tires returning at Richmond- An electric NASCAR race?- Driver and Sponsor News- Pocono - our paint scheme preview and picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening! 

Iowa has an interesting debut race, but now everyone is talking about Silly Season, as Haas is coming back without Stewart, while multiple drivers are searching for a ride. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for New Hampshire!The Rundown:- Iowa: Blaney wins, while the weird pavement has high points and low points- Iowa Ratings- NASCAR Standings - we have a somewhat surprising new leader- NASCAR News:- Tony Stewart is done, but Haas is returning to Cup next season- People are trying to send Kyle Busch to various teams- NASCAR Race Hub ends- Frankie Muniz gets truck series starts- Justin Hayley is staying put, but what about Cole Custer?- Sponsor News- Loudon! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening! 

Martin Truex Jr. is calling it quits, we talk about how it is better to go out while you are still competitive. Plus - NASCAR is still slow-rolling teams on a new charter deal, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Iowa.The Rundown:- Sonoma: Strategy wins out- Sonoma ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News- Martin Truex Jr. retiring - does going out competitively make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer?- Still no Charter deal - will the teams still stand strong? What about an alternate series?- Nitrocross alliance- MBM bailing on Iowa- Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening! 

What's the point of a rule if NASCAR never uses it? We discuss waivers, and whether they should even be necessary. Plus, Front Row locks in one of three drivers, the latest news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Sonoma!The Rundown:- Gateway - pit stop strategy makes all the difference- Ratings- NASCAR Standings - another first-time winner for the season makes things interesting- NASCAR News- Kyle Larson gets a waiver - why are waivers even a thing?- Front Row signs Todd Gilliland - they still need two more drivers- Sponsor News- Sonoma - our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening! 

Yes, SHR has done a lot for NASCAR, but nobody is talking about why the organization shutting down is a big red flag for the sport - but we do. Plus, we talk the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Gateway.The Rundown:- Coke 600 - even Mother Nature thinks it is too long- Will Kyle Larson get a waiver? Should he?- Charlotte Ratings - compared to the Indy 500 and F1 Monaco- NASCAR News- Stewart-Haas shutting down, and that is not a good thing for NASCAR- Front Row buys a third charter - gambling that charters will still be a thing- New NASCAR TV shows- Driver and Sponsor News- Gateway - our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!