Ep 8. Feelin’ Off This Week

In this episode, we dive into some exciting Money Lap news. We breakdown a listener's review of F1 Arcade, exploring how the attraction is similar to TopGolf. From there, we turn our attention to the nuances of F1 and NASCAR racing in rainy conditions, shedding light on the unique strategies and challenges that each motorsport faces. We also take a speculative look at possible F1 upgrades, providing our insight into the changes that might be coming and their potential impact on the sport. The discussion then turns to rule changes aimed at achieving parity across different racing series. We delve into their potential sustainability and what they could mean for the sport's financial impacts and how they can and cannot work. Notable racer Lando Norris' high-speed performance is also analyzed, with explanations of the factors contributing to his recent successes. Additionally, we talk about Will Power's unfortunate meltdown and Josh Berry's potential transition to Stewart Haas. A unique point of discussion is Lexus's decision to offer a manual transmission in their new EV concept. Finally, we are excited to debut our Listener Q&A segment in this episode. Make sure to send us your burning questions! 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! 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - PR Lap 00:50 - Reviews Review 05:10 - Exciting Money Lap News! 06:35 - The Money Lap Newsletter Update about Monday Morning Recaps 09:25 - NASBOIS Walked so Garage 56 could Run 11:00 - Follow-Up on F1 Arcade, Listener Reviews 16:20 - Sponsors, if you want to send us to London, Reach out! 17:55 - F1 Weekend Round Up! 19:50 - Comparing F1 in the rain to NASCAR in the rain 22:20 - F1 Upgrades coming in the pipeline, what to expect 25:15 - Rule Changes for Parity, comparing all the series and why it isn't sustainable 37:25 - Lando Norris Doing Fast Things, Landon breaks down why 46:34 - IndyCar review, Will Power had a bad weekend 51:38 - NASCAR off-week moves, Berry to SHR, Who is SHR's franchise driver? 57:08 - Johnson to Toyota, Conor Daly to race trucks at Mid-Ohio 59:00 - Lexus EV with a manual transmission, why? 1:03:54 - Listener Q&A! Send us yours! 1:08:20 - Weekend Ahead and Outro Copyright 2023, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.