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A couple of bombs in the silly season. Austin Cindric to drive the No. 2 car next season. Harrison Burton to drive the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing car. I give my thoughts on that and the potential destination for Brad Keselowski as well.
Martin Truex Jr won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington for his third win of the season. Is Truex the early championship favorite? How good is James Small? We'll discuss. Justin Allgaier & Sheldon Creed won the other events at Darlington & we'll discuss those. We will also look ahead to next year and talk about the Gen7 car. What do we like, what don't we like & how will it race? Plus, we'll talk about our favorite Dover races
Kyle Busch swept the weekend at Kansas Speedway, winning both the NASCAR Cup Series & NASCAR Truck Series events at the facility. It was Busch's 58th career NASCAR Cup Series win & his 61st NASCAR Truck Series victory. We'll discuss both of those events & discuss who had good nights & who had tough nights. Plus we'll discuss the caution fiasco on Sunday & take a look at the NASCAR All-Star race format from Texas Motor Speedway. That'll be fun! AND fantasy - FINALLY someone has gained points on the leader! We'll discuss that!
Brad Keselowski passed Matt DiBenedetto late in the race to win the GEICO 500 at Talladega. We'll discuss that and talk about who had a good day and who didn't. Plus, Jeb Burton took the victory in the NASCAR Xfinity race. What does it mean for him & Kaulig Racing? We'll discuss.
It was Alex Bowman going to victory lane in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway! We'll talk about it! Plus JHN won the truck race
Martin Truex Jr won the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 from Martinsville Speedway. Truex held off Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin for the victory. We'll talk about the day and what the win means for Truex and his team. Plus, the feel good story of the night - Josh Berry won the NASCAR Xfinity Series event from Martinsville for his first career win. We'll discuss Berry's victory and what it means for his career. We'll also review our picks and make our picks for Richmond.
Joey Logano held off a hard charging Ricky Stenhouse Jr to go to pull off the victory in the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol. Denny Hamlin, Daniel Suarez and Ryan Newman rounded out the top 5. It was the first dirt race in over 50 years and we are breaking it down. What did we like? What didn't we like? Plus we'll talk about the points and who helped themselves and who didn't. We'll also look back at our fantasy racing and see if Spencer's lead has shrunk or if he has expanded his lead. Martin Truex Jr dominated the Camping World Truck Series event at Bristol Dirt Race & a few drivers had some issues with each other. We'll discuss it all & preview the next event from Martinsville.
Ryan Blaney won the Folds of Honor QuikTrips 500 in a shocking fashion! 5th career victory for Blaney and the biggest one yet Kyle Busch won the truck race but did so with a bit of controversy. We'll discuss that and review the truck race. JR Motorsports made news in the Xfinity race with Justin Allgaier going to victory lane. Noah Gragson made noise with his pit road incident and NASCAR's decision to not penalize him and deeming the incident unintentional. We'll talk about it.
Martin Truex Jr took the checkered flag for the 28th time in his career. He dominated the last part of the race and held it together for victory. It marks the 5th different winner in the first five races of the year. Austin Cindric won the xfinity race and we are talking about that event as well
It was a triple-header weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in which we saw action from the Trucks, Xfinity and Cup Series. We're breaking it all down including Kyle Larson's win! What does this mean for Hendrick Motorsports and what does this mean for Larson? Plus we'll look at some drivers who had good days and others who struggled bad. We'll also discuss A.J. Allmendinger & John Hunter Nemechek victories in the Xfinity and Truck races! And, we'll look ahead to Phoenix.
William Bryon took the checkered flag in Sunday's Dixie Vodka 400 from Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was his second career NASCAR Cup Series victory. We'll discuss what this means & if this is just the beginning for Hendrick Motorsports' resurgance. Plus, Chris Buescher surprised all and won Stage 1. Is this a sign of pariety in NASCAR or just a fluke? We will also talk to Jeremy Clements Racing Crew Chief Mark Setzer. Jeremy Clements is off to a solid start and we'll pick his brain on a number of things. Plus, we'll review our fantasy picks and look ahead to Las Vegas!
What to watch for on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway? Clayton Caldwell has you covered with that and gives other storylines to watch at the 2021 Dixie Vodka 400.
Aric Almirola and Austin Dillon won the Duel 150s last night at Daytona International Speedway but the story of the races happened deep in the field. In Duel 1, Ty Dillon missed the Daytona 500 as Ryan Preece beat him by a fender. In Duel 2 a couple of accidents determined who made the Daytona 500 and who didn't. Clayton Caldwell gives his thoughts on the events and breaks them down in this edition of Clayton In the Car.
Daytona 500 qualifying is complete and we are breaking it all down. David Ragan & Ryan Preece will race on Sunday by timing their way into the Daytona 500. We'll discuss their strategy and talk about the other open teams and what they can do during their Duels to make the Daytona 500. Plus we'll preview the Duel races and discuss what we expect to see for the rest of speedweeks. We'll also talk about the Busch Clash from last night and get the guys thoughts.
Kyle Busch went to victory lane after a wild finish in the 2021 Busch Clash on Tuesday night at Daytona International Speedway. Kyle passed Chase Elliott in the final corner after Elliott was battling for the lead with Ryan Blaney and contact sent Blaney into the outside wall. Clayton Caldwell takes a look at the finish and gives his thoughts on the night in general.
Speedweeks 2021 is here! We will discuss everything you need to know for 2021 NASCAR Racing & all the masters silly season news including - ThorSport Racing's news & Ty Dillon's ride for the Busch Clash!
LiveFast Racing Co-Owner Matt Tifft joins the show. We discuss his team's debut in the NASCAR Cup Series next month at Daytona International Speedway and talk about what the goals are for his team are over the next few years. Plus, we'll discuss what the future looks like for NASCAR and how that effected his decision in starting his own team. We will also look ahead to 2021 and discuss some of the silly season news that has hit the NASCAR world recently, including Austin Cindric's Daytona 500 ride and much more. We'll also take your phone calls 917-889-8280!
Two Daytona 500 champions will have a ride for the 2021 Daytona 500. 2010 Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. The car will be prepared by Chip Ganassi Racing. We'll discuss McMurray's ride and how we think he'll perform after running his last race in the 2019 Daytona 500. Also, 1990 Daytona 500 champion Derrike Cope will drive in his first Daytona 500 since 2004. Cope will drive the No. 15 Chevrolet for Rick Ware Racing. We'll discuss his entry and how we think he will do. Plus, lots of talk about Cope - who will be the second oldest driver in Daytona 500 history - being approved for the Daytona 500. We'll discuss NASCAR's approval process - including them approving a NASCAR Xfinity Series driver with no oval track experience. We'll talk about it all and take phone calls 917-889-8280!
First show of 2021! Under 30 days until we get ready for Speedweeks 2021. We'll look ahead on the 2021 season and catch you up on some silly season news throughout the year. We will discuss all things NASCAR. Come join us!
NASCAR is in an interesting predicament as they have completely made qualifying completely irrelevant. What that has done to the competition is it's watered down the field, especially towards the backend of the field. Clayton Caldwell discusses what that will do to the sport and the danger of not having any repercussions for teams who perform poorly.
Anthony Alfredo to drive the No.38 Ford in 2021? Clayton Caldwell gives his opinion on what the decision and goes over the thought process and what both parties are thinking about with this move.
We finish our review of the 2020 season by giving our report cards for the Chevrolet teams. Where did your team finish? What grade did they get? We'll discuss! Plus, Kyle Busch Motorsports made some news today and we'll discuss what we expect from their 2021 season.
The silly season is still in full swing and the rumors are a-flying. We will talk to Starcom Racing's Team Manager Derrike Cope, about the organization's plans for the 2021 season. The team ran a solo-car operation in 2020 with driver Quin Houff and all indications are that Houff will be back with the team in 2021. We will discuss their expectations for 2021 and look ahead to the new car and talk about the what the long term goals are for the team as they enter their third year in full-time Cup Series competition. Cope, a former NASCAR driver himself, made 427 career Cup Series starts, his last one coming in 2018. He won two races including the imfamous 1990 Daytona 500 when he passed Dale Earnhardt for the lead on the final lap, thanks to a blown tire. There has been rumors about a past Daytona 500 champion running in the Daytona 500 in 2021 and many have tried to link Cope's name to that rumor. We'll ask him - Is he running the 2021 Daytona 500?
2-time Cup Series winner and current NASCAR broadcaster David Ragan joins the show this week to discuss several of the hot button issues surrounding the future of NASCAR. The Gen7 car is scheduled for release in 2022 and while the car has been tested a few times, testing will really ramp up in the coming months. We'll talk to Ragan about his thoughts on the Gen7 car and what the pros and cons are for this new car. Plus, NASCAR's schedule for 2021 was released and it featured several additional road courses events & Chicagoland and Kentucky have been removed from the scheudle. We'll get David's take on the new scheudle and what he likes going forward. We will also ask him about the pros and cons of one day shows that are featured heavily in the scheudle in 2021. Also, From 2007-2011 David Ragan was a part of Roush Fenway Racing. Recently the organization has struggled and many fans of Ford and the organization wonder if they can get back to their glory days and wonder what the reasons for the struggles are. We'll also discuss the latest silly season news at least one update is expected on Monday. We'll break that down as well.
The teams from Stewart Haas Racing, Team Penske, Roush Fenway Racing, Front Row Motorsports and Go Fas Racing will be graded for their 2020 performance. We look back at the season and who got the highest grade and see where others rank in our grading system. Plus, John Hunter Nemechek is going to KBM. We'll discuss it.
John Hunter Nemechek and Front Row Motorsports announcer this week that Nemechek will not return to the No. 38 car in 2021. That has brought a lot of discussions as to who will drive the car next season. Clayton Caldwell takes a look at the options and gives who thinks will get the ultimately get the ride.
2020 Season Review! We will begin our 2020 report cards by reviewing the Toyota teams from the 2020 season. What grade will they get? Listen and find out! Also, Jeb Burton has a new ride for the 2021 as he will take over the No. 10 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. We'll discuss that and what it means to Burton's career.
Host Clayton Caldwell discusses the news from the NASCAR Xfinity Series from this past week. Three major news pieces came out and Caldwell gave his opinion on all three. First it was announced that Daniel Hemric will drive the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2021. Hemric spent the 2020 at JR Motorsports and the move puts Hemric in a prime opportunity to win a championship next season. How will he do and what is expected of Hemric in 2021? Plus, Frontstretch.com is reporting that Riley Herbst is moving from the No. 18 Toyota to the No. 98 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford. Herbst struggled in 2020 but the move gives him another opportunity to be competitive for next season. Clayton Caldwell talks about why Herbst got the ride and his expectations for 2021. Also, Brett Moffitt will drive for Our Motorsports in 2021. Moffitt spent the last few seasons at GMS Racing in the Truck Series and moves to the Xfinity Series after running the majority of the season for the organization in 2020. How will Moffitt fare and what does Clayton Caldwell think of the move? He tells you!
Chase Elliott won the Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. It was his five win of the year and the win gives him his first career NASCAR Cup Series title. We'll discuss what this title means for NASCAR, Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports as Elliott came out of nowhere to win the title. We'll also look at the final races of Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer and Matt Kenseth and discuss what we will remember most about all three drivers. We'll also talk about the 2020 season as a whole and what stood out to us. The NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series crowned their champions as well. Sheldon Creed won the truck series title and Austin Cindric was crowned champ in Xfinity. We'll look at them all and discuss what their titles mean moving forward.
Chase Elliott took the checkered flag at Martinsville Speedway and advanced to the final four at Phoenix after an impressive win. Elliott joins Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski in the final four, knocking out Kevin Harvick. We'll discuss the entire race and what we think of Harvick being a top driver all year and missing the championship event. Plus, we'll preview the season finale from Phoenix and predict who will win the championship. Also, we'll discuss the XFINITY and Truck events and preview their championship races as well!
Kyle Busch took the checkered flag for Wednesday's (yes Wednesday's) race at Texas Motor Speedway after a 72 hour rain delay. Busch held off Martin Truex Jr and Christopher Bell for victory. It's Busch's first win of the season a small positive in what has been a tough 2020 season for the two-time champ. We'll break down the entire weekend from Texas including the NASCAR Xfinity & Truck series events. Plus Kyle Larson has a home for 2021! In a widely rumored move, it was made official on Wednesday that Kyle Larson will move to Hendrick Motorsports and drive the No. 5 Chevrolet for the organization. We'll discuss his expectations and why Hendrick felt they were the team to bring him back into NASCAR. We'll also talk about Rudy Fugle taking over as William Byron's crew chief in 2021. Also, we'll talk about the triple header weekend from Martinsville! The best racetrack on the circuit has three races this weekend. Can't wait!
Joey Logano took the checkered flag for Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 from Kansas Speedway. It's Logano's 2nd win of the season and the win locks him into the championship race. We'll discuss the ups and downs from the Cup event and talk about the NASCAR Xfinity event & Chase Briscoe's victory. Plus, there have been three news stories for the NASCAR silly season. First it was Kyle Larson's announced reinstatement effective January 1. Larson has been suspended from NASCAR since May. Rumors point to him driving the No. 5 (88) car next season. We'll discuss if this was the right move. Also, Chase Briscoe has a new ride for 2021. He will move to the Cup Series and run for Rookie of the Year. Briscoe will drive the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 14 Ford, replacing the retiring Clint Bowyer. We'll discuss the move and talk about his expectations for 2021. Then there's the reports about Erik Jones' future. Reports are that Jones will drive Richard Petty's No. 43 Chevrolet next season. Jones' was a hotly contested free agent and is settles for a middle of the road ride. We'll talk about his expectations for 2021 and discuss what the future looks like for him.
Who do you think are the ten best drivers of the 2010s? There will be a lot of different opinions as far as who be on the list. Clayton Caldwell gives his take on the ten best drivers of that decade and why they line up where they do. Plus, he'll also give two honorable mentions for drivers who 'just missed the cut.' What is your take on the list? Did Clayton Caldwell get it right? What ones do you disagree with?
Chase Elliott won his fourth road course race in a row on Sunday at Charlotte. It was a win that had some interesting moments including NASCAR racing in the rain! Elliott has the dominate car and went to victory lane. We'll break it all down and discuss the four drivers eliminated from championship contention heading to Kansas. Plus, AJ Allmendinger won the rain filled NASCAR XFINITY Series race from the Charlotte Roval and discuss the whole race and give our thoughts on the event and whether or not NASCAR should have red flagged the race for good. Plus, Matty D stays in the 21 for 21 & Clint Bowyer will retire! I'll get the guys thoughts on that!
Clint Bowyer announced on Thursday night that he will retire from full-time Cup Series competition after the 2020 season and move the Fox Sports broadcast booth. Clayton Caldwell discusses his career and who could potentially replace Bowyer in the No. 14 car next season. Also Matt DiBenedetto resigned to stay with the Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Ford for the 2021 season. It was a bit of a surprise to many since many rumors had Austin Cindric in the car next season. Cindric, meanwhile, will stay in the Xfinity Series and move to the No. 21 Ford in the Cup Series for the 2022 season. Clayton Caldwell gives his thoughts on that and what it means for DiBendetto heading into the 2021 season.
Denny Hamlin's solid 2020 season continues as he took the checkered flag for the 7th time in 2020 in controversial fashion. Did Hamlin go below the yellow line and advance his position? Did NASCAR get the calls at the correct? We'll discuss. Plus, Chris Buescher got his 8th place finish rescinded after NASCAR ruled he blocked Chase Elliott after ruling Elliott went below the yellow line. NASCAR has come out and said that the calls are easy to make, yet changed their minds on the Elliott call. We'll talk about that and whether or not the yellow line rule needs to be changed or eliminated. Plus, Justin Haley and Raphael Lassard took the checkered flags in those events. We'll discuss the playoff situations for each series and see who is in trouble for the next events.
The 2021 schedule has been released. There are several changes including, a dirt race at Bristol, 3 more road courses races, additional races at Atlanta and Darlington and Chicagoland and Kentucky falling off the schedule. Clayton Caldwell will gives his thoughts on the schedule.
Kurt Busch won the Cup event on Sunday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was his 32nd career victory and it locks him into the third round of the playoffs. We'll discuss that & who is in a tough spot heading to Talladega and the Roval. Plus, it was a dominating victory for Chase Briscoe in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It was his 8th win of the year and he advances to the next round. Plus, Austin Hill won the Truck event from Vegas. He advances to the next round and avoids the disaster of Talladega.
It was a busy Monday in the NASCAR world as two pieces of news shook the world. Ross Chastain will drive Chip Ganassi's No. 42 car in 2021. We'll give our thoughts on that and whether or not that was the right move. Also, there are reports circulating that NASCAR will move the all-star race to Texas Motor Speedway and move a points race to the Circuit of The America's in Texas. We'll discuss that potential change and whether or not that is a good move. Plus, Kevin Harvick won the Cup race at Bristol, and four drivers were eliminated. Also a big weekend for Chase Briscoe and Sam Mayer, who won both the ARCA race & the Truck event. We'll break down the entire weekend and look ahead to Las Vegas.
A piece of the silly season puzzle has been solved as Ross Chastain will drive the No. 42 Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021. Host Clayton Caldwell gives his thoughts on the move and whether or not CGR made the right call.
Brad Keselowski took the checkered flag at Richmond to put himself into the next round of the playoffs. It was a dominating victory. We'll discuss that & Justin Allgaier's impressive weekend, winning both Xfinity Series races. We'll talk about those races and preview the race at Bristol. Plus, Grant Enfinger impressed in the truck race on Thursday. We'll preview the playoffs and discuss who we think will win the championship. Finally, Daniel Suarez and Gaunt Brothers Racing has announced that they will part ways at the end of 2020. What does that mean for the two's future? We'll discuss.
Kevin Harvick held off Austin Dillon to win the 2020 Cook Out Southern 500 from Darlington Raceway. It was a finish that happened because Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr got together in the closing stages leaving both drivers with some damage and ending any shot at victory. We'll discuss that event and who has put themselves in a tough spot entering Richmond. Plus, Brandon Jones went to victory lane in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday after another late race battle took the leaders out of contention. This time it was Denny Hamlin & Ross Chastain. We'll discuss that finish and we look ahead to Richmond. Plus a late race caution put Ben Rhodes at the front of the field and he was able to capitalize to win the truck race at Darlington. We'll also talk about Auto Club Speedway being turned into a short track and Ty Majeski is out at Niece Motorsports. Trevor Bayne will drive the No. 45 this weekend. We'll give our thoughts.
Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin were the winners this past weekend at Dover on the Cup side of things with Chase Briscoe and Justin Allgaier winning the xfinity races & Zane Smith's second truck victory of the year on Friday. We'll break down all the action. Plus controversy at Indy. Was it right to end the race under caution? We'll discuss that. Also, Corey LaJoie our at Go Fas Racing. Where does he wind up? Plus we'll talk about who may drive the No. 32 Ford next year. And Daytona is on the horizon again...this time it's the standard 2.5 mile track. We'll preview the final regular season race for the Cup guys and discuss what we expect to see!
Chase Elliott went to victory lane on Sunday to record his 8th career victory. He dominated the event but had to hold off Denny Hamlin on a late race restart. Sheldon Creed won the truck race & Austin Cindric found victory lane again in the xfinity race. We'll break down those two events as well. Plus rumor has it the Daytona road course may be here to stay. We'll get the guys thoughts on that.
Kevin Harvick won two races at Michgian this weekend both in pretty dominating fashion. We'll discuss everything you need to know from the weekend at Michigan. Truck Series Dawson Cram joins the show to discuss his 14th place finish from Michigan & how he is helping the community off the track by the Helping Hands campaign. Plus Erik Jones & Christopher Bell will have new rides for 2021. Bell will drive the No. 20 Toyota next season. Where will Jones go? We'll discuss what we think and if it was the right move for Joe Gibbs Racing. Plus, we'll take your phone calls - 917-889-8280!
Brad Keselowski dominated the event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. It was his third win of the second and the 33rd of his career. We'll discuss what this means for him and his changes on being the champion in 2020. Plus, a few drivers had big days on Sunday and some struggled. We're getting to the point in the season where teams outside of the playoff bubble have to start making headway. We'll discuss the entire event & look at the playoff picture. Also, we'll discuss what we expect to see in the truck race on Friday at Michigan & the double header weekend in the Cup Series at Michigan. Plus, we'll also talk about the first of back to back road course events for the xfinity series, this weekend at Road America.
Denny Hamlin puller off the victory in Thursday night's race at Kansas Speedway. We'll discuss the entire event, including Ryan's Preece's big wreck & who struggled and who performed the way they needed to. Plus, the NASCAR Xfinity race took place Saturday evening with Brandon Jones scoring the win after starting 7th on a late race restart. Austin Cindric finished 2nd and had a big day. Is he now considered a championship favorite? Plus Matt Crafton and Austin Hill won the truck races on Friday night and Saturday. It was Crafton's first win in over three years and Hill's first win in 2020. We'll break it down as well. Plus we'll discuss the rest of the news and notes from NASCAR!
Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney...all those names were the favorites heading into Texas. Austin Dillon was not. However, it was a day to remember for the 30-year-old North Carolina native pulling off an upset victory for his 3rd career win. His teammate Tyler Reddick finished 2nd in RCR's first 1-2 finish since 2011. Ryan Blaney dominated the event, winning the first two stages. However, a late race caution caused by Quin Houff (we'll discuss that as well) put several leaders deep in the field, setting up the wild finish. We'll discuss the entire event & talk about who needs a solid run in the next couple of weeks to lock themselves in the playoffs. Austin Cindric won his third consecutive Xfinity race but he didn't cross the line first. Kyle Busch was disqualified for his car being too low, and Cindric was ruled the winner. We'll talk about that race as well. Although Busch didn't win the Xfinity race, the truck race was dominated by Busch, although teammate Christian Eckes showed his strength as well with a very good run. The trucks have two races this weekend, so we'll look back at Texas & talk about what we expect to see at Kansas. Plus - Iowa sold? & the random draw may be different in the playoffs? We'll talk about it all!
Chase Elliott took the checkered flag for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star race. It's Elliott's first career win in the all-star race & Elliott took the last three stages. The all-star open provided one of the most memorable moments of the night when Bubba Wallace and Michael McDowell got together causing Wallace to hit the wall. We'll discuss the open & what we thought of that moment. Plus, we'd preview all three races from Texas.
On the morning of July 12, 1993 Davey Allison was on top of the world. By the end of the day, he would be clinging to life. He passed away the next morning and in doing so left a void that could never be filled. Clayton Caldwell discusses the impact Davey Allison had on not only the NASCAR world but the world in general and what everyone missed out on. It was a sad day 27 years ago and Clayton Caldwell reminisses about what might have been.
It was a trend of firsts at Kentucky Speedway this weekend. Sheldon Creed took home the checkered flag in the Truck Series race at Kentucky Speedway after rain shortened the event on Saturday. Thursday and Friday saw the NASCAR Xfinity Series at the facility with Austin Cindric taking home his first two oval victories in that series. The weekend was capped off with rookie Cole Custer going to victory lane in the Cup Series after an amazing run to the checkered flag saw his first Cup Series victory. The weekend also featured some less than exciting racing to put it mildly and leaves many wondering what can be done to help the racing at Kentucky Speedway in the future. Wednesday marks the first time since 1986 that the All-Star race will not be at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We'll preview that event, with what we expect to see & discuss who will transfer & win one million dollars at Bristol Motor Speedway.