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The NASCAR Cup Series made history at the brand-new San Diego Naval Base Street Course at Coronado, and the weekend delivered a massive upset! Corey Heim scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, surviving the chaos and stealing the spotlight in one of the wildest road course weekends of the season. Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything from the Naval Base Coronado race recap, including Heim's breakthrough victory, the late-race drama, and the big question everyone is asking: what happened to road course ace Shane van Gisbergen? Was SVG the driver to beat before things went sideways, and what does this mean heading into another road course battle? Plus, the latest NASCAR news of the week from TobyChristie.com, including Bubba Wallace's Space Jam paint scheme, another NASCAR lawsuit, a fiery F1 vs. NASCAR showdown between Noah Gragson and Kevin Magnussen, and the huge rumor: is Dodge returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027? Then it's full speed ahead to wine country as the Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway. Kerry and Toby preview the Toyota / Save Mart 350, discuss the top road course contenders, look at whether SVG can bounce back, and welcome in Rowdy Dragon with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Sonoma. It's a packed NASCAR race recap and preview episode with road course chaos, breaking NASCAR news, fantasy picks, hot takes, and more! Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Corey Heim, Corey Heim first win, San Diego Street Course, Naval Base Coronado, Coronado NASCAR race, NASCAR race recap, Shane van Gisbergen, SVG, NASCAR road course, Sonoma Raceway, Toyota Save Mart 350, NASCAR Sonoma preview, Rowdy Dragon, Fantasy NASCAR Picks, Bubba Wallace, Space Jam paint scheme, Noah Gragson, Kevin Magnussen, Dodge NASCAR return, Dodge Cup Series 2027, NASCAR news, Cup Series, NASCAR street course Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Denny Hamlin is on an absolute heater! The NASCAR Cup Series rolled into Pocono Raceway for The Tricky Triangle weekend, and Hamlin delivered his third thrilling win in a row, shaking up the playoff conversation and raising a huge question: are the top two drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series points already a lock? Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down all the action from Pocono, including Hamlin's dominant run, the biggest storylines from the race weekend, and what it means moving forward in the NASCAR playoff picture. Plus, NASCAR news of the week from TobyChristie.com features Chris Buescher's contract extension, The Wood Brothers announcing their new driver for the iconic No. 21 car in 2027, and Denny Hamlin opening up about his retirement plans. Then it's time to look ahead to one of the most unique races on the NASCAR schedule: the all-new street course at Naval Base Coronado on Coronado Island in San Diego. The guys preview what to expect from NASCAR's newest street course challenge, and Rowdy Dragon stops by with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Naval Base Coronado. It's Pocono drama, Hamlin hype, NASCAR news, San Diego street course chaos, fantasy picks, and more on The Final Lap Weekly with Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie! NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Denny Hamlin, Denny Hamlin Pocono win, Pocono Raceway, Tricky Triangle, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR Pocono recap, Hamlin three wins in a row, NASCAR playoffs, NASCAR points standings, Chris Buescher contract extension, Wood Brothers Racing, Wood Brothers 21 car, NASCAR 2027 driver news, Denny Hamlin retirement, Naval Base Coronado, San Diego street course, NASCAR San Diego, Coronado Island, NASCAR street course, Rowdy Dragon, Fantasy NASCAR Picks, NASCAR fantasy picks, NASCAR news, TobyChristie.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Tricky Triangle weekend at Pocono Raceway, and Toby Christie is fired up with a hot take that may have NASCAR fans double-checking their track maps — does Pocono really have 12 turns?! This week on The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie recap Denny Hamlin's thrilling win at Michigan International Speedway, break down all the biggest NASCAR headlines of the week from TobyChristie.com, and dive into the latest on Christopher Bell's condition after his hard crash at Michigan — including whether he'll be ready to race this weekend. A TFLW EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Michigan International Speedway Safer Barrier that Christopher Bell slammed into speaks out for the first time! Plus, the guys react to the major news that Josh Berry is out at Wood Brothers Racing, preview everything you need to know for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, and Rowdy Dragon stops by with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Pocono. It's NASCAR news, race reaction, fantasy picks, fired-up opinions, and plenty of Tricky Triangle chaos — all on The Final Lap Weekly, hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, TobyChristie.com, Pocono Raceway, Tricky Triangle, Pocono NASCAR, NASCAR Pocono preview, NASCAR Cup Series, Denny Hamlin, Denny Hamlin Michigan win, Michigan International Speedway, Christopher Bell, Christopher Bell crash, Christopher Bell Pocono, Josh Berry, Wood Brothers Racing, Josh Berry out, NASCAR news, NASCAR headlines, Rowdy Dragon, Rowdy Dragon fantasy picks, NASCAR fantasy picks, Fantasy NASCAR, Pocono fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR race preview, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR hot take, NASCAR playoffs, NASCAR 2026, NASCAR Cup Series news Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why is the NASCAR media suddenly calling for shortened races? This week on The Final Lap Weekly, Toby Christie is fired up and ready to drop a scorching hot take on one of the biggest debates in NASCAR right now. Plus, Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Denny Hamlin's thrilling Nashville Superspeedway win, where Hamlin grabbed career Cup win No. 62 in the Cracker Barrel 400 after a late-race battle with Christopher Bell. We also hit the biggest NASCAR news of the week from TobyChristie.com, preview this weekend's action at Michigan International Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon stops by with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Michigan. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Denny Hamlin, Denny Hamlin Nashville, Nashville Superspeedway, NASCAR Nashville recap, Cracker Barrel 400, shortened NASCAR races, NASCAR media, NASCAR hot take, NASCAR news, TobyChristie.com, Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR Michigan preview, NASCAR Michigan picks, Fantasy NASCAR, Rowdy Dragon, Rowdy Dragon fantasy picks, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR race preview, NASCAR 2026, NASCAR headlines, NASCAR debate, NASCAR fans, stock car racing, NASCAR weekly show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Final Lap Weekly is loaded this week as Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down a massive week in motorsports! SVG does it again on the road course with a huge Watkins Glen win, proving once more that Shane van Gisbergen is becoming one of NASCAR's most dangerous road-course weapons. Plus, Denny Hamlin captures the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, adding another major moment to his already headline-filled season. Then the show shifts to breaking news: Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with what has been described as a “severe illness” and will miss the Coca-Cola 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with Austin Hill stepping into the No. 8 Chevrolet. Rowdy Dragon stops by with Fantasy NASCAR Picks for the Coca-Cola 600, and the crew previews the biggest racing weekend of the year: Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, and NASCAR's marathon crown jewel, the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway. If you love racing, this is the weekend — and this episode covers it all! This episode is dedicated to my Mom whom I lost on race morning of Watkins Glen weekend. She was a huge NASCAR fan, and Tony Stewart fan, she will be missed. -Kerry NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Kyle Busch hospitalized, Kyle Busch severe illness, Kyle Busch Coca-Cola 600, Austin Hill No. 8, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Coca-Cola 600 preview, NASCAR Charlotte preview, SVG Watkins Glen, Shane van Gisbergen wins Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen recap, Denny Hamlin All Star Race, NASCAR All Star Race Dover, Rowdy Dragon Fantasy NASCAR, Fantasy NASCAR picks, Coke 600 fantasy picks, Indianapolis 500, Indy 500 weekend, Formula 1, biggest racing weekend, NASCAR news, NASCAR breaking news, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR race recap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
For Show #900, the guys break down the latest in NASCAR. The NASCAR Cup Series delivered non-stop drama at Texas Motor Speedway, and Chase Elliott is back in championship form with his second win of the season! Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin finishes 2nd AGAIN—is this becoming a trend? We break down a massive weekend including Alex Bowman showing signs of a comeback after battling vertigo, and the biggest NASCAR controversy of the week:Why was Ryan Preece penalized… but Kyle Busch wasn't?! Plus, major news drops including a contract extension for Ryan Blaney, and what it means for the future of the Cup Series. Looking ahead: We preview the high-speed, high-stakes road course action at Watkins Glen International, where anything can happen when NASCAR turns right AND left! Rowdy Dragon joins the show with his must-have Fantasy NASCAR picks to help you dominate your league this weekend. ️ Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, this is your one-stop shop for NASCAR news, race recaps, fantasy advice, and bold takes you won't hear anywhere else. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, Texas Motor Speedway recap, Chase Elliott win, Denny Hamlin second place, Alex Bowman vertigo recovery, Ryan Blaney contract extension, Ryan Preece penalty, Kyle Busch controversy, NASCAR penalties explained, Watkins Glen preview, road course racing NASCAR, NASCAR fantasy picks, Rowdy Dragon fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR news 2026, NASCAR Cup Series recap, Toby Christie, Kerry Murphey, The Final Lap Weekly, NASCAR drama, NASCAR race breakdown, NASCAR hot takes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Talladega was absolute chaos! Carson Hocevar shocked the NASCAR world with his first-ever Cup Series win, and his wild post-race celebration had everyone talking. Denny Hamlin wasn't holding back either, sounding off on the superspeedway style of racing and the madness that unfolded at Talladega. Now the focus shifts to one of the fastest tracks on the schedule—Texas Motor Speedway! Who should you start? Who should you avoid? Which sleeper picks could win your fantasy week? Rowdy Dragon breaks it all down with his top Fantasy NASCAR picks, must-watch drivers, risky plays, and the best strategy to dominate your league this weekend. If you want the edge before lineup lock, this is the episode you need. Fantasy players—don't miss it! NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts –Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap Carson Hocevar, Carson Hocevar Talladega, Carson Hocevar first win, Carson Hocevar Cup Series win, Talladega race recap, Talladega NASCAR 2026, NASCAR Talladega results, Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR podcast, NASCAR news, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Denny Hamlin Talladega, Denny Hamlin angry, Denny Hamlin superspeedway comments, NASCAR new CEO, NASCAR CEO announcement, Tony Stewart Truck Series return, Tony Stewart NASCAR return, Kevin Harvick racing return, Kevin Harvick Truck Series, Texas preview, Texas Motor Speedway NASCAR, Fantasy NASCAR picks, Rowdy Dragon Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR fantasy advice, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR 2026 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Talladega brought absolute CHAOS, and Carson Hocevar delivered the biggest moment of his career—his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series WIN! But it wasn't just the victory that had everyone talking… his wild post-race celebration lit up the NASCAR world and sparked major reactions across the garage. Denny Hamlin was fired up and made it crystal clear he's fed up with superspeedway racing and the style of competition at Talladega. NASCARalso drops huge news with the announcement of a brand-new CEO, while Tony Stewart hints at a possible Truck Series comeback—and Kevin Harvick might not be far behind. Plus, Rowdy Dragon joins the show with his Fantasy NASCAR picks, and we break down the upcoming showdown at Texas Motor Speedway, where drivers trade drafting for treacherous 1.5-mile oval battles. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie on The Final Lap Weekly. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap Carson Hocevar, Carson Hocevar Talladega, Carson Hocevar first win, Carson Hocevar Cup Series win, Talladega race recap, Talladega NASCAR 2026, NASCAR Talladega results, Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR podcast, NASCAR news, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Denny Hamlin Talladega, Denny Hamlin angry, Denny Hamlin superspeedway comments, NASCAR new CEO, NASCAR CEO announcement, Tony Stewart Truck Series return, Tony Stewart NASCAR return, Kevin Harvick racing return, Kevin Harvick Truck Series, Texas Motor Speedway, Texas NASCAR, Fantasy NASCAR picks, Rowdy Dragon Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR fantasy advice, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR 2026 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tyler Reddick grabs his 5th NASCAR Cup Series win of the season with a huge victory at Kansas Speedway, and Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything that happened in a full Kansas race recap. From the biggest moments on track to the drivers who came up short, this episode covers all the major storylines coming out of Kansas. Plus, the Kyle Busch vs Denny Hamlin feud is heating up, Goodyear tire testing at Chicagoland Speedway could have future implications, and Rowdy Dragon stops by with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Talladega Superspeedway. The guys also dive into a full Talladega weekend preview, key drivers to watch, and what could shake up the NASCAR Cup Series heading into one of the wildest races of the year. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap Tyler Reddick, Tyler Reddick Kansas win, Tyler Reddick 5th win, Kansas Speedway, Kansas race recap, NASCAR podcast, NASCAR Cup Series, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch Denny Hamlin feud, NASCAR feud, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega preview, Talladega fantasy picks, Rowdy Dragon, Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR picks, Goodyear tire test, Chicagoland Speedway, NASCAR news, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR 2026, NASCAR weekend preview, superspeedway racing, Talladega race weekend, NASCAR analysis, stock car racing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The chaos at Bristol Motor Speedway delivered a MASSIVE moment—Ty Gibbs captures his FIRST NASCAR Cup Series victory, and it did NOT come easy. While Gibbs celebrates a career-defining win, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson dominated the race, leading the most laps and battling up front all race long. What went wrong for them—and how did Gibbs capitalize? We break down EVERYTHING from Bristol: The winning move that changed Gibbs' career How Blaney & Larson lost control late Biggest surprises and disappointments from the race Plus, it's time to shift gears to Kansas Speedway: Full Kansas race preview Key drivers to watch this weekend Track trends that could decide the winner And of course, Rowdy Dragon returns with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Kansas—don't set your lineup without this segment. In this episode: Bristol Motor Speedway race recap Ty Gibbs' first Cup Series win analysis Blaney & Larson dominance breakdown Kansas Speedway race preview Fantasy NASCAR Picks from Rowdy Dragon NASCAR news of the week from TobyChristie.com: Tyler Reddick lands Rockstar Energy sponsorship Updates on Richard Childress Racing Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, this is your one-stop shop for NASCAR news, race breakdowns, and winning fantasy strategy. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, Fantasy NASCAR, Ty Gibbs Bristol win, Bristol Motor Speedway recap, NASCAR Bristol race results, Ryan Blaney Bristol, Kyle Larson Bristol, NASCAR Cup Series recap, Kansas Speedway preview, Fantasy NASCAR picks Kansas, Rowdy Dragon fantasy NASCAR, Tyler Reddick Rockstar Energy, Richard Childress Racing news, NASCAR podcast 2026, The Final Lap Weekly, NASCAR race analysis, NASCAR news today, Kansas race predictions, NASCAR fantasy strategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Darlington Raceway race just delivered another wild chapter in the 2026 season — and Tyler Reddick is officially on FIRE. Reddick grabs his 4th win in just 6 starts driving for 23XI Racing, the powerhouse team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. Is this the start of a historic season run? Behind him, Brad Keselowski brings it home P2, while Ryan Blaney rounds out the podium in P3 — but the real story might be what this means for the championship battle moving forward. OFF the track, the NASCAR world just got even more star power as Darius Rucker (of Hootie & the Blowfish fame) joins Jimmie Johnson's Legacy Motor Club ownership group — another massive celebrity move shaking up NASCAR ownership. What is going on with Hendrick Motorsports? Are they out to lunch? PLUS: Ryan Blaney lands a continuing Advance Auto Parts sponsorship Rising talent Jake Finch joins JR Motorsports under Dale Earnhardt Jr. Championship momentum swings after Darlington And of course, Rowdy Dragon is back with his must-have Fantasy NASCAR picks for Martinsville Speedway race — don't set your lineup without this. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, this episode brings the heat with race reactions, breaking news, and bold predictions you won't hear anywhere else. And...what exactly is a 36:20 nap? NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap Tyler Reddick Darlington win, Darlington Raceway recap 2026, NASCAR Darlington results, 23XI Racing Reddick win, Michael Jordan NASCAR team, Denny Hamlin 23XI Racing, Brad Keselowski Darlington finish, Ryan Blaney Darlington result, NASCAR 2026 season recap, NASCAR news today, Darius Rucker NASCAR owner, Legacy Motor Club ownership, Jimmie Johnson team news, Ryan Blaney Advance Auto Parts sponsorship, Jake Finch JR Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr team news, NASCAR ownership changes, NASCAR celebrity owners, Martinsville Speedway preview, Martinsville fantasy picks, Rowdy Dragon fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR podcast 2026, NASCAR race recap podcast, NASCAR analysis Darlington, NASCAR standings 2026, NASCAR playoff picture early, best NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, NASCAR YouTube podcast, NASCAR race breakdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ryan Blaney storms to victory at Phoenix Raceway, shaking up the NASCAR standings and sending a message to the rest of the field! On this episode of The Final Lap Weekly, we break down how Blaney pulled off the win, what it means for the championship picture, and which drivers left Phoenix frustrated. We also dive into the latest update on Alex Bowman's health and whether the Hendrick Motorsports driver will be cleared to race this weekend. Could the #48 team be looking for a replacement driver if he can't go? Plus, major sponsorship news for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. that could have big implications for his season moving forward. Then it's time to get your lineup ready — Rowdy Dragon returns with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including the drivers who could score big points and the ones you may want to avoid. We'll also give you our full preview of the upcoming NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, breaking down track trends, past winners, drivers to watch, and who could leave Vegas with the trophy. If you're a NASCAR fan who wants race recaps, breaking news, fantasy strategy, and race previews every week, this episode has everything you need before the green flag drops in Vegas. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, Ryan Blaney Phoenix win, Phoenix Raceway recap, NASCAR Phoenix results, Alex Bowman health update, Alex Bowman injury update, Ricky Stenhouse Jr sponsorship news, NASCAR news 2026, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, NASCAR race recap, Las Vegas Motor Speedway preview, NASCAR Las Vegas preview, Fantasy NASCAR picks Las Vegas, Rowdy Dragon fantasy picks, NASCAR betting picks, NASCAR drivers to watch Las Vegas, NASCAR race preview, Hendrick Motorsports news, Team Penske Ryan Blaney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
History is being made in NASCAR and The Final Lap Weekly is breaking it all down! Fresh off the race at Circuit of the Americas, Tyler Reddick is rewriting the record books after scoring an unbelievable third straight win to start the 2026 NASCAR season. Can anyone stop the hottest driver in the sport right now? We break down the biggest moments from COTA, the strategy calls, and what this historic streak means for the championship picture. Plus, major developing news surrounding Alex Bowman and his health status. Will the #48 team at Hendrick Motorsports need a replacement driver this weekend? We discuss what we know, what it means for the team, and who could potentially step in at Phoenix Raceway. Then Rowdy Dragon joins the show with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Phoenix, helping you set the perfect lineup and gain an edge in your league. We also preview the upcoming showdown at Phoenix Raceway, including:• Drivers who have won at Phoenix and who has the edge this weekend• Key storylines heading into the desert• Championship implications already forming early in the season If you love NASCAR news, race recaps, race previews, rumors, and Fantasy NASCAR strategy, this is the show for you. The Final Lap Weekly is hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. Expect bold takes, insider conversation, and everything you need to stay ahead of the NASCAR conversation. Check out our fellow Bleav Podcast: Kilowatt - A Podcast about Electric Vehicles NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR podcast, NASCAR news, Tyler Reddick, Tyler Reddick three wins in a row, COTA race recap, Circuit of the Americas NASCAR, Phoenix Raceway preview, Phoenix Raceway NASCAR, Alex Bowman health update, who will drive the 48 car, Hendrick Motorsports news, NASCAR fantasy picks, Fantasy NASCAR Phoenix, Rowdy Dragon fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR race preview, NASCAR 2026 season, NASCAR analysis, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 2026 NASCAR season is already WILD — and we're only getting started. On this episode of The Final Lap Weekly, we break down Tyler Reddick's unbelievable start to the season — driving for Michael Jordan and going UNDEFEATED in 2026 with back-to-back wins at Daytona AND Atlanta. Is this the beginning of a historic run? Meanwhile, Carson Hocevar is making headlines… but not the good kind. Is he building a reputation as NASCAR's newest villain? We discuss the on-track drama and why drivers aren't exactly lining up to be his friend. And it gets even bigger — Joe Gibbs Racing has filed a massive lawsuit against a former competition director. What does this mean for JGR, the garage, and the future of team politics? Plus… the NASCAR All-Star Race format. We're saying what everyone else is thinking — it's ridiculous (and not in a good way). Does NASCAR need a total reset? And of course, Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for COTA (Circuit of the Americas) — the road course chaos is coming, and you'll want these picks before setting your lineup. NASCAR news, race recaps, hot takes, garage drama, and fantasy strategy — it's all here. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Play Fantasy NASCAR with Us! -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR podcast, Tyler Reddick 2026, Michael Jordan NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, Daytona 500 winner, Atlanta Motor Speedway recap, Carson Hocevar controversy, Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit, JGR news, NASCAR legal drama, NASCAR All Star Race format, All Star Race criticism, COTA preview, Circuit of the Americas NASCAR, Fantasy NASCAR picks, Rowdy Dragon Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR race preview, NASCAR news 2026, NASCAR garage drama, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, The Final Lap Weekly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 2026 NASCAR season explodes out of the gate with a wild Daytona 500 recap — and we've got everything you need to know. Tyler Reddick captures the biggest win of his career.Team owner Michael Jordan celebrates in Victory Lane.William Byron comes painfully close to a historic third straight Daytona 500 win.And believe it or not… the playoff points panic has already started. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, The Final Lap Weekly breaks down all the key moments from Daytona — the strategy calls, the near-misses, the championship implications, and what it all means moving forward. -Then we shift gears to Atlanta Motor Speedway: -Full race preview-Drivers to watch-Early season momentum shifts-And Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks to help you dominate your league If you're playing Fantasy NASCAR or tracking the early playoff battle, this is your must-listen breakdown of Daytona and Atlanta. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Play Fantasy NASCAR with Us! -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts 2026 Daytona 500, Tyler Reddick Daytona win, Michael Jordan NASCAR team owner, William Byron Daytona 500, Daytona 500 recap, NASCAR playoffs points, NASCAR 2026 season, Atlanta Motor Speedway preview, Atlanta race preview, Fantasy NASCAR picks, Rowdy Dragon fantasy picks, NASCAR podcast, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, NASCAR race analysis, NASCAR news, Daytona 500 highlights, NASCAR championship battle, NASCAR betting picks, NASCAR fantasy strategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Daytona 500 is HERE — and the drama is already building. On this explosive episode of The Final Lap Weekly, hosts Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down EVERYTHING you need to know before the 2026 Daytona 500, The Great American Race roars to life at Daytona International Speedway. Will Brad Keselowski be cleared in time to race?Is Kyle Busch running multiple series during 2026?Major NASCAR sponsorship shakeups you need to know aboutThe full Daytona 500 entry list — who's locked in and who's fighting to make it Is Jimmie Johnson Locked In? Fantasy NASCAR picks from Rowdy Dragon that could WIN you your league Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us! From superspeedway chaos and manufacturer wars to bold predictions and dark horse contenders, we're diving deep into the storylines that could define the entire NASCAR season. Daytona always delivers wrecks, drama, last-lap madness, and unforgettable moments — and we're setting the stage for ALL of it. If you're ready for 200 laps of intensity, this is your ultimate Daytona 500 hype episode. Strap in. It's Speedweeks. #NASCAR #Daytona500 #BradKeselowski #KyleBusch #FantasyNASCAR #NASCARPodcast #Speedweeks #TheFinalLap NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We recap the thrilling short track action from Bowman Gray Stadium, The Clash won by Ryan Preece, plus all of the stories, like how did they run out of fuel, botched NASCAR officiating, more horsepower, rain tires and more. Plus Denny Hamlin back in the news, and will Charlotte run the ROVAL in the playoffs? Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brett's guests this week are Bruce Martin and Toby Christie.
We recap NASCAR Championship weekend from Phoenix Raceway, talk about the Denny Hamlin heartbreak, 2025 Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson, how the race unfolded in the closing laps, Ryan Blaney was forgotten, XFinity Series Champion, Truck Series Champion, what the new Championship Format should be, plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR 2025 Wrap Up. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the total domination of William Byron at Martinsville, Rowdy Dragon with your final Fantasy NASCAR Picks of the 2025 Season for Phoenix Championship Weekend, Kerry has MAJOR NEWS, Toby is heading to Phoenix, plus a full Phoenix Preview for this weekend. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the racing at Talladega Superspeedway....Blah! Chase Briscoe takes the checkered flag. News of the week from tobychristie.com includes the San Diego Road Course track layout, 2027 Daytona 500 has been moved, new Goodyear tires for this weekend and more. Plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Martinsville Speedway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
Denny Hamlin takes the checkered flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, horsepower increase for short(er) tracks in 2026, actor returns to racing after freak accident, Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Talladega Superspeedway BLAH! from Rowdy Dragon Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
Denny Hamlin has finally achieved his goal of 60 wins - now can he win the championship? Brett McMillan welcomes Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports, and Toby Christie of Tobychristie.com and Racing America
We recap the Charlotte ROVAL Road Course win by Shane Van Gisbergen (SVG), was Ross Chastain's dive bomb move on Denny Hamlin acceptable racing?, Burton marries Petty, we preview Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hosted By Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
The guys discuss the Chase Elliott win from 10th at Kansas Speedway, Denny Hamlin Vs. Bubba Wallace?, Carson Hocevar fined $50k, Dodge is back and has a new head dude, plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for the Charlotte ROVAL Road Course and news of the week from tobychristie.com Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
Rowdy Dragon also has your Fantasy NASCAR PICKS for Kansas Speedway. hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
We recap the racing from New Hampshire with Ryan Blaney taking the checkered flag, discuss the dwindling NASCAR TV Ratings (dismal) news of the week has the major Joe Gibbs Racing feud between drivers Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin, Corey Lajoie won't drive in a certain series, and Kyle Busch's crew chief is leaving at seasons end. Plus a full Kansas Speedway Preview. Rowdy Dragon also has your Fantasy NASCAR PICKS for Kansas Speedway. hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
We recap the Bristol Motor Speedway weekend with Christopher Bell taking the checkered flag, Jimmie Johnson has a BIG Birthday milestone, Jeff Burton clears things up about the Playoffs Format, we discuss the horrific TV ratings for NASCAR lately, preview New Hampshire, plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for this weekend. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the Cup Series Playoff Race #2 from Gateway where Denny Hamlin wins, Trackhouse mows the lawn (but why?) we check the playoff grid, who's on the outside looking in and more. Plus Rowdy Dragon with your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Bristol Motor Speedway and we discuss the Goodyear Tires for this weekend. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
Toby returns after his day in court covering the NASCAR Vs. Michael Jordan's 2311 Racing (oh Denny Hamlin too) we also recap Darlington Raceway, Race #1 in the Cup Series Playoffs, Austin Cindric will race in Australia, Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks for WWTR (Gateway) and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the final regular season race of 2025 from Daytona, hear from race winner Ryan Blaney, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Darlington Raceway, Toby has your news of the week from tobychristie.com, we hear from NASCAR Playoffs Media Day with drivers William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Joey Logano, plus we get you all set up for The Lady In Black, Darlington Raceway, Race #1 of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the Richmond Short Track action with Austin Dillon ending up in Victory Lane. Humpy Wheeler dies, 2026 Cup Series Schedule is released with BIG changes! Plus we get you all set up for Daytona International Speedway, the final regular season race of 2025. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap The Watkins Glen International road course action where Shane Van Gisbergen wins...again! 4th win this season for SVG. Connor Zillisch breaks his collar bone celebrating his 6th XFinity Series Win this season at the Glen, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Richmond Raceway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
The guys break down why Iowa Speedway was so boring, William Byron finally wins, Bristol Motor Speedway hosts MLB Baseball Atlanta Braves Vs. Cincinnati Reds, Road Course Action coming from Watkins Glen this weekend, Austin Hill gets waiver, Rowdy Dragon has your fantasy NASCAR Picks for Watkins Glen and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap Bubba Wallace's major upset win at The Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Austin Hill suspended, Fox Sports buys 1/3 of Penske Entertainment, SVG wins oval...against children (mostly) plus a brief (very) Iowa Preview, and Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Iowa Speedway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the dominating performance of Shane Van Gisbergen at the Sonoma Road Course, Joey Logano has milestone start this weekend, Is San Diego on the list of a 2026 race?, plus we preview the Monster Mile at Dover, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Dover and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the Chicago Street Course action from the NASCAR Cup Series and Shane Van Gisbergen's domination there, sweeping the weekend. Bowman Gray kicks off 2026, NASCAR Race Control left clueless, Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Sonoma Raceway and news of the week from tobychristie.com Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
We recap the wild and crazy Atlanta NASCAR race with Chase Elliott taking the checkered flag. Fantasy Racing with Rowdy Dragon, news from tobychristie.com features a new Blaney on the way, Suarez will be unemployed, silly season rumors, plus a preview of the Chicago Street Course action. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap all the triangular Pocono racing fun with Chase Briscoe taking the checkered flag. We break down the TNT portion of the season coming up with the In-Season Challenge, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Atlanta (EchoPark) and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
We recap the road course action from Mexico City. Carson Hoecevar gets in trouble with Stenhouse AND his own race time for comments, Hamlin shows off his new Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will make his debut as....a crew chief! Full race preview for Pocono and Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Pocono. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the Denny Hamlin win from Michigan as we prep you for road course action south of the border in Mexico City. Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks, plus news of the week from tobychriste.com includes Michael Jordan Vs. NASCAR and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the race from Nashville Superspeedway with winner Ryan Blaney, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Michigan, News of the Week from tobychristie.com includes 2 Harvicks racing and one wins! There's a new baby Reddick who is a 'rookie' Atlanta gets a new name and we preview Michigan and tons more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway where Ross Chastain leads just 8 laps to smash a watermelon! Buescher gets his penalty sliced in half, Larson has dismal day, wrecks out of the Indy 500 and Coke 600, Fantasy NASCAR Picks from Rowdy Dragon and a Nashville Superspeedway preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
We recap the NASCAR All Star Race from North Wilksboro and Christopher Bell's big win. New NASCAR Hall of Famers, Team Penske IndyCar SCANDAL!! Jimmie Johnson doing the double (kinda) including his 700th career Cup Series Start. Kyle Larson actually doing the Indy 500 / Coke 600 Double, NASCAR is on Prime for the next 5 week and they sent us a goody box. Plus Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR PICKS. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
We recap the total DOMINATION from Kyle Larson as he wins Kansas Speedway. Plus we preview the huge NASCAR All Star Race weekend from North Wilksboro short track. Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Recap from Kansas, plus news of the week from tobychristie.com and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the total DOMINATION from Kyle Larson as he wins Kansas Speedway. Plus we preview the huge NASCAR All Star Race weekend from North Wilksboro short track. Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Recap from Kansas, plus news of the week from tobychristie.com and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the Texas Motor Speedway weekend where Joey Logano picks up his first win of 2025. TNT announces broadcast team, NASCAR reveals rotating Championship Weekend with Homestead-Miami getting the 2026 Title races, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Kansas Speedway along with our Kansas Preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. Check out our Sponsor! http://riverbendranch.com Coupon Code: TFL25
We recap the Talladega Superspeedway weekend, Austin Cindric wins, Joey Logano and Chase Briscoe are DQ'd, Denny Hamlin argues with NASCAR over All Star Race, Chipper Jones has a problem with Joey Logano, plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Preview of Texas Motor Speedway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
We recap the Xfinity and Truck Series races from The Rock! Rockingham. News of the week from TobyChristie.com, race preview of Talladega Superspeedway Blah! Plus Fantasy NASCAR from Rowdy Dragon. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. Get your Riverbend Ranch Meat Packages Here! https://store.riverbendranch.com Coupon Code: TFL25
Denny Hamlin dominates Martinsville for his first win of the season, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Darlington Raceway, Erik Jones DQ'd, Legacy suing, Larson has big sponsor that delivers for Indy Brickyard 1100 mile weekend and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.