Ep 28. RCR Drama, Goodyear's Conflicting Interests with NASCAR, Alonso to Red Bull?

Parker and Landon dive into the Xfinity chaos at Martinsville - turns out nice guys finish first when teammates Creed and Hill turned the short track into a game of bumper cars. Speaking of short tracks, the Cup playoffs saw Denny's championship hopes go up in smoke after getting schooled by Blaney's short track mastery. The dynamic duo review their less-than-stellar championship picks, with Parker striking out and Landon barely hanging on. Shifting gears to F1, they debate whether Fernando Alonso has the Red Bull swagger to replace Perez. Plus the Aussie Supercars put on a classic duel that shows our beloved NextGen still has some work to do in the tire department. Fan questions cover how the new Xfinity rear ends changed the racing dynamic and whether Zane Smith's funky Homestead windshield was an intentional trick gone too far. Visit https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ for all your diecast needs and use code "moneylap" for 5% off and free shipping! 00:00 - Intro & PR Lap 08:50 - Parker's Martinsville Race and bid for 5th in Points 11:35 - Landon in the Sim for Hendrick, and Parker's Thoughts on Phoenix 18:00 - Xfinity Series, Teammates Clash: Creed vs Hill 25:15 - Parker relives his RCR Competition Meeting 25:40 - Andy Petree Apologies for Outlash at Creed 28:50 - Cup Series Cutoff at Martinsville 29:15 - The Heat in Martinsville, How that affected it 34:20 - Pace Car Broke Down due to Rubber 34:40 - Goodyear and NASCAR, Conflicting Interests 40:30 - Denny Hamlin OUT, We're both wrong on him being Champion! 44:36 - Ford Nearly Wins with Aric Almirola, wins with Ryan Blaney 44:48 - Ford Announces new Ford Mustang for NASCAR Cup Series 45:07 - Fontana Under Destruction (See Link in Description) 45:23 - NASCAR Announces it will not Take Back RWR's Charter 50:30 - Reviewing our Champ 4 Picks 52:15 - Watch our Episode with Will Buxton 52:50 - Lawson Full Time Reserve Driver with Red Bull 55:26 - Alonso to Red Bull Rumors 58:35 - Epic V8 Supercars Battle 1:02:25 - Listener Questions 1:07:10 - Outro Fontana Under Destruction: https://twitter.com/HeyAlanBailey/status/1719833008298230235 To get an extra dose of the Money Lap, subscribe to the best 5 minutes in motorsports, Newsletter: https://themoneylap.com/subscribe Prefer Video Podcasts? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moneylap Don't miss a lap of motorsports news by subscribing to the Money Lap newsletter, "The best 5 minutes in motorsports." Stay in pole position with the latest news, exclusive insights, and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox multiple times a week. Boasting over 1,500 subscribers, Money Lap is your one-stop shop for all things motorsports, offering unparalleled access to the fast-paced world of NASCAR, F1, and beyond. Read by industry executives in NASCAR, F1, and Indycar, our newsletter and podcast are essential resources for any motorsports enthusiast. Join our community of passionate fans and industry insiders today. Welcome to the future of motorsports media! Copyright 2023, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.