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EPISODE · May 11, 2017 · 28 MIN

Episode 23: Roush Fenway Revival? Stenhouse Jr. Wins Talladega For First Career Victory

from Lug Nuts and Beer · host Tom Crilley

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the pole on Saturday and took the checkered home Sunday. The results speak for themselves, but the way Stenhouse got to victory lane was all but easy. Ricky used a last-lap pass of Kyle Busch in overtime to snag his first career win at his home track. The guys discuss how winning at Talladega has reminded opposing teams that the rebuilding process at Roush Fenway Racing may be on the fast track. If Dale Earnhardt Jr. weren't retiring at season's end, would he keep his current crew, or would he opt for change? Plus, what will happen first: Kyle Busch catches a break and get his first win of the season, or Kyle Busch runs out of reasons why he hasn't won a race yet this season? We discuss how Busch's career stats at 'Dega may have something to do with his disdain for the track. Race RecapDanica Patrick calls Ricky Stenhouse Jr. the hardest working driver in the sport, but she doesn't have to convince us -- his performance of late speaks for itself. Stenhouse passed Kyle Busch in overtime of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway to claim his first Cup series victory in 158 attempts. The Big One took out a few of the race's best competitors including Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth and Chase Elliot, leaving the finish wide open to any car in the field. Stenhouse has now finished in the top 10 in five out of the last seven races.

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With Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s first victory, the guys discuss Roush Fenway Racing's revival. If Dale Earnhardt Jr. weren't retiring at season's end, would he stick with his current crew chief and pit crew? Should he? Plus, Kyle Busch's career stats at Talladega SuperSpeedway may show why he doesn't consider it a "real" track.

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