In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

SVG said "screw fuel strategy" and proves that impressive racing is more entertaining than impressive fuel saving at The Glen. We talk the latest NASCAR news - including why on earth the Chicago Street course could return next year - along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star Race in Dover. The Rundown:- Watkins Glen - SVG is in another universe- NASCAR actually enforces track limits - and it all worked out just fine- The Glen ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs a new deal- The Glen is moving back to the playoffs- Chicago Street Course return? Why?- Katherine Legge attempting the double- Silly Season rumors- Sponsor News- Dover! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star RaceFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Carson Hocevar's victory celebration was more exciting than the race itself at Talladega - what can NASCAR do to fix superspeedways? We talk spoilers, spec cars, and try to figure out why on earth Steve O'Donnell is running everything now. The Rundown:- Talladega: Hocevar entertains, but the race doesn't- Spoilers, spec cars, and pack racing- Talladega Ratings - people only really watch for hte end of the race- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- The last remaining Steve is now in charge. Why?- Are smaller spoilers the solution at superspeedways?- The JGR -Gabehardt trial is still a thing- Legacy MC keeps branching out. Maybe too much?- ESPN streaming O-Series- Driver and Sponsor news- Texas! Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Could EV race cars be viable in the O'Reilly Series? We talk about things realistically, along with Tyler Reddick continuing to win, the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega! This is a re-upload of the show.The Rundown:- Kansas: Reddick does it again- An exciting race and finish, but the online voting doesn't match- Kansas ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Electric Cars in the O-Series? That...could be interesting. Or problematic. Or both.- Kyle Busch drives his ego into a ditch- Driver and Sponsor News- Talladega! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Ty Gibbs finally wins - the media thinks fans will love that. The fans...don't all agree. We talk about the disconnect, the latest NASCAR news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas.The Rundown:- Bristol: Ty Gibbs wins. The booth goes crazy. The fans don't, really- Bristol ratings - less than 2 million? And empty stands.- NASCAR standings- NASCAR News:- The JGR-Gabehardt thing is still stupid- Fan voting for the Hall of Fame- Stages for Talladega- Sponsor News- Kansas - the Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Alex Bowman makes his return to NASCAR action in Bristol. Also back - animosity between JGR and Chris Gabehardt, another attempt at a NASCAR TV show. We talk about all of it, plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol.The Rundown:- Alex Bowman returns for Bristol. The new playoff system will make it an uphill battle- JGR and Gabehardt still don't like each other- Legacy has a new president that they stole - but also did not steal - from JGR- Attempt to stop fuel mileage racing at drafting tracks - will it work?- Yet another attempt at a NASCAR TV show- Matt Tifft does a good thing- Sponsor and driver news- Bristol! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny dominates Martinsville - but Chase Elliott wins, and everyone goes on about bells in Dawsonville. What does it all really mean? We discuss the Paperclip, along with the latest NASCAR News. The Rundown:- Martinsville - Denny Dominates, Elliott wins in what looked more like an intermediate-track race- Martinsville ratings- NASCAR standings- NASCAR News:- Hall of Fame - new nominees, controversial vews from Denny Hamlin and Dale Jr. We debate who should be qualified to get in.- Casey Mears buys his way to 500 starts. But how big of a deal is it, really?- Chad Finchum does a thing- Sponsor news- Rockingham! Paint Scheme PreviewFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Hootie in NASCAR? Sorta - we discuss Darius Rucker investing in Legacy Motor Club, along with the continuing dominance of Tyler Reddick and 23XI. Plus - the latest NASCAR News and the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Martinsville!The Rundown:- Darlington: ANOTHER Tyler Reddick win- Did the high horsepower/low downforce package make a difference?- Darlington Ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Darius Rucker and Legacy M.C. - can he fix their cracked rear view?- Latest in the JGR-Gabehardt teenage breakup story- NASCAR says intermediate track racing is really good right now. So they are considering changing it...- Sponsor News- Martinsville! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny Hamlin gets a pivotal win, and 23XI continues to dominate the standings. We talk NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington. - Vegas - Hamlin gets his mojo back.- Ratings - comparing it to the season average won't last long- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Alex Bowman still out- JGR lawsuit update- Nashville Superspeedway on the way out- NASCAR Concert Series?- Darlington - Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Ryan Blaney's pit crew single-handedly makes Phoenix exciting, while JGR is following people around with a camera. We recap the strange update in the Gibbs lawsuit, and discuss the latest NASCAR News, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Las Vegas!The Rundown:- Phoenix - Blaney spots nearly the entire field. Twice. And still comes back to win. - Ratings, Standings- NASCAR News:- JGR Lawsuit Update - they hire a private investigator. They better hope it was Magnum if they want to win this one.- Alex Bowman is out for another week. And the Wazzman throws down the medical knowledge.- Timmy Hill is back - go MD- Legacy will get their third charter- Sponsor News- Las Vegas! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

23XI keeps their streak going to start the season at COTA - the team that just got done suing NASCAR is now dominating it. We discuss if the streak will continue, plus - JGR keeps pushing their lawsuit with Chris Gabehardt further, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix!The Rundown:- COTA - Reddick wins another one- 23XI continues to lead the way - can they keep it up?- Texas Ratings- Standings- NASCAR News:- JGR Lawsuit - Judge allows Gabehardt to keep working- Driver and Sponsor News- Phoenix! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Two drafting races - two Tyler Reddick victories. We talk about the strong 23XI start, the most pointless NASCAR All-Star format yet, and the wild JGR-Chris Gabehardt lawsuit. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for COTA!The Rundown:- Atlanta - Reddick wins, even without a front fender- Is Carson Hocevar too aggressive? - Cup Series Standings- NASCAR News:- The JGR case starts to get crazy. Is the 54 getting special treatment? Is anyone surprised?- New All-Star format - the Open goes away. But also really doesn't. And the All-Stars are forced to race segments that 100% don't matter.- Keelan Harvick gets a development deal. At 13.- Driver and Sponsor News- COTA! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Was Daytona's exciting 500 finish enough to cancel the boredom of fuel mileage? Plus - NASCAR says they aren't F1, while selling $10k luxury tickets. We talk news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for AtlantaThe Rundown:- Daytona 500 - Reddick makes an amazing move- Fuel Mileage - how do you solve a problem like Maria?- Celebrity drivers - do they get a pass?- Daytona ratings - not bad at all- NASCAR News:- Jimmie Johnson's last race. That may not be his last race.- NASCAR "Signature Experiences" look WAY more F1 than their recent marketing campaign suggests- Sponsor News- Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR starts a big season testing out their new(ish) playoff system, while Kyle Larson signs a big contract that will keep in at Hendrick. We talk the latest NASCAR News, and make picks for the 500 and the season.The Rundown:- NASCAR News:- Kyle Larson signs a 5-year contrat extension. Nobody is surprised- Kes is set to start the season behind the wheel- Daytona 500 is sold out- NASCAR has a stupid billboard gimmick - Lots and lots of sponsor announcements- Daytona 500! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks- Pre-season picks for the 2026 Cup ChampionFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The Clash is in a place where it gets cold in Winter. And - surprise! It was cold there. We talk about the mid-week race that...somebody(??) saw on FS2. Plus - for better or worse, the Roval is going away, the latest NASCAR News, and more!The Rundown:- The Clash - cold, rainy, and bounced to FS2- Ryan Preece wins- NASCAR News:- The Roval is going away. At the last-minute, of course- NASCAR Lawsuit is officially over at the court level- Carson Hocevar signs a really long-term deal- Denny Hamlin injured again - but will keep driving- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The Clash won't happen until Monday (hopefully it actually will happen Monday) - until then, we've got NASCAR News to discuss, along with...like 75 sponsor announcements.The Rundown:- NASCAR News- Owner Points swapping ahead of the season- Richard Childress gets a trophy. It is prestigious...because they told us it is.- Fox will do something nice for Mexico. Which is quite a bit off-brand for them- Dale Sr. Documentary- Driver and (LOTS of) sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR goes streaming-only with the HOF ceremony, and shocks everyone by not changing anything with the Clash format. We talk NASCAR News, and whether Darlington Throwback Weekend is done.The Rundown- NASCAR HOF Ceremony - catch it live...or wait for the replay. Why not on-demand?- Clash Format - shockingly, there are no changes- Jack Roush gets an award- RFK and Kaulig will honor Greg Biffle at Daytona- Darlington Throwback weekend is gone? Likely.- Kentucky Speedway is gone? Likely.- Chili Bowl stuff- Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR has announced a new playoff system for 2026 - we discuss the good, the bad, and how we think it will work out. Plus - Tony Stewart is coming back for a race, the latest NASCAR News - and more!The Rundown:- The new NASCAR Playoff and points system - lots of good stuff, a few changes that should have been made - and how we think it will all work out- Tony Stewart will be back on track for the first time in a decade- RCR leadership changes involve a familiar family name- NASCAR News- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR gets rid of one of the Steves - does that mean real change, or is he the scapegoat? We discuss and debate, before moving on to the NASCAR News, and the promise of a new Championship system just around the corner.The Rundown:- One of the Steves is officially out - is this just a move to shift attention?- New Championship format on the way. It may be better. It may be worse- Lots of Jimmie Johnson news- Erik Jones gets a new Crew Chief- Chili Bowl entries- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR lost a great competitor on the track, and someone who constantly looked out for others off the track. We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments and his legacy in the sport. Plus - NASCAR lawsuit fallout, Diecast sales, and more!The Rundown:- We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments both on and off track- NASCAR News:- Denny Hamlin challenges SiriusXM- Have NASCAR Charter values doubled since the lawsuit?- Top Diecast Sales for 2025- Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

And, just like that - the lawsuit is over. NASCAR may have settled, but we talk about why the teams still won - and how the sport could change going forward. Plus - we discuss whether Bass Pro Shops helped make this happen, if the Steves will be the scapegoats, and if NASCAR is actually capable of doing things differently.The Rundown:- The settlement - who gets what, both confirmed and rumored- Evergreen Charters - will it make a difference?- 23XI/FRM get their charters back- More money likely on the way, but probably not from the TV deal- Was NASCAR scared of the jury...or the sponsors? (Spoiler alert - they should have been scared of both)- How does NASCAR fix their image with the teams and with the fans?- Week 2 Testimony - the big-name owners all admit they signed under duress- Jim France gets caught up on the stand- NASCAR clearly underestimated the teams case, and their own witness preparation- NASCAR News: Rick Ware Racing to Chevy. Again.Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Week one of the NASCAR trial gave us some entertaining moments. We break down all the early drama in the Antitrust showdown. Plus: what the Charter extension REALLY says, how much teams pay for Wi-Fi (seriously), and the latest NASCAR News.The Rundown:- Charter extension details- The 7-year option that…isn’t really an option- Why teams could be stuck with 2025 money in 2039- NASCAR can still say “no” even if teams say “yes”- Denny Hamlin testifies first - and the reason for it- Did NASCAR help put Germain out of business? Probably- $168k…for Internet??- One of the Steves calls the new deal “a step back to 1998”- Bob Jenkins is the star of the show- NASCAR lawyers get scolded by the judge — twice- NASCAR News- Chris Gabehart from JGR to Spire?- Trackhouse developing their own AI system- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR’s Antitrust case explodes: leaked texts, insults, secret plans, and money numbers NASCAR definitely didn’t want anyone to see. We dig through the newly released documents from the NASCAR lawsuit. Plus: team and sponsor news.The Rundown:- Lawsuit Bombshells:- Spire’s Jeff Dickerson looks suspiciously like NASCAR’s inside man- Richard Childress gets called out in a few hilarious ways- Put a knife in SRX? ESPN did that, instead- Owners as stupid, short sighted, and self-serving. One of those things they actually should be- RTA explored launching its own SRX-style breakaway series- Financials release - including Chicago Street Race losses, and Team balance sheets- Charter Sales: from $1M in 2016 to $40M in 2024- NASCAR tries to block MJ, Hamlin & Polk from being in the room- Silly Season & Sponsor News:Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

We break down a wild Championship weekend across all three series, the tire-tire that shaped the Cup finale, and how the title slipped away from both Denny Hamlin and Connor Zilisch. Plus — massive movement in the NASCAR Lawsuit, and more.The Rundown:- Phoenix: Ryan Blaney wins after a dramatic final restart- Championship Chaos - Can you be mad about both Hamlin and Zilisch? Yep.- Trucks: Corey Heim's ridiculous restart prevents the entire weekend from imploding- The Format: How the one-race title fight undermined two champions at once- Championship ratings, and year-long- NASCAR Awards: Rookies of the Year & Most Popular Driver winners- NASCAR Lawsuit:- Huge win for 23XI/FRM: Judge defines NASCAR market- Is a settlement incoming? Hopefully not- New Driver Rules: More Cup guys allowed in Xfinity & Trucks- Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

William Byron punches his ticket to the Championship 4, but not without a little bump ‘n run drama. We break down the Martinsville mayhem, the latest in the NASCAR lawsuit, plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix!The Rundown:- Martinsville: Byron bumps Blaney, but it is more for show than anything- JGR heartbreak: Bell misses out despite racing the best- Playoff fallout: Blaney, Logano, and Elliott all out after tough runs- Martinsville Ratings - still no bueno- Championship 4 analysis- NASCAR News:- Charter dollar amounts revealed- Judge tosses NASCAR’s pointless claim- Settlement rumors - Denny puts them to rest- Kaulig pauses Xfinity program- Most Popular Driver voting narrows to five- Phoenix: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Was Talladega exciting, or just...Talladega? We recap the end of the race chaos, discuss the latest on the NASCAR lawsuit, plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Martinsville cut race! The Rundown:- Talladega: Chase Briscoe wins after a wild overtime finish- Larson runs out of gas, Karma comes back to get Byron- Playoff picture: Byron’s below the cut, Briscoe locks in- Ratings: better than F1 but...not great- NASCAR News:- Lawsuit Update: zero movement on the chicken fingers - we're going to trial- Daniel Suarez heading to Spire- Zane Smith extends with Front Row Motorsports- San Diego Street Course layout- Fan voting on Daytona 500 infield design- Martinsville: Paint Scheme Preview, and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny Hamlin gets number 60 at the best possible time, while NASCAR asks if the lawsuit can just go away, mostly because they don't like it. We talk NASCAR news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega!The Rundown:- Vegas: Denny Hamlin scores his 60th- Byron and Ty Dillon wreck- Dillon’s spotter fired before Talladega weekend- Vegas Ratings rebound slightly for USA- NASCAR Lawsuit: NASCAR asks judge to toss the case. - Justin Haley out at Spire – who’s coming in? Suarez?- Most Popular Driver voting- Kyle Busch gets a new Crew Chief for 2026- Sunoco looking for a renewal - but at a lower price?- Sponsor News- Talladega: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

SVG runs circles around the field again. We talk race manipulation, ratings, and who is moving on to the Round of 8. Plus-  the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas!The Rundown:– ROVAL: SVG wins (again) – nobody else even close– Team orders and race manipulation - is it time to just get rid of the playoffs?– Playoff cuts: Reddick, Wallace, Chastain, Cindric out– Ratings: the playoffs aren't helping. Cable isn't, either.– NASCAR News:– NASCAR Lawsuit Update: Judge orders settlement talks – but we want the juicy stuff– Sponsor News– Las Vegas: our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Chase Elliott wins a Kansas classic, while Denny and Bubba Wallace face off on the final lap. We break down the race, the latest in the NASCAR lawsuit, and preview the Playoff cut race at the ROVAL™!The Rundown:- Kansas: Chase Elliott takes a wild finish over Hamlin and Wallace- Denny vs. Bubba: who really cost who the win?- Zane Smith’s insane wreck- Ratings: another big dip- NASCAR Playoff Picture: one race before the cut!- NASCAR News:- Hocevar fined - was it the right call?- NASCAR lawsuit: teams try to define the playing field to prove a monopoly-  Kyle Busch Crew Chief sidelined for the rest of the season- Sponsor News- The ROVAL™: Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Ryan Blaney and Penske dominate New Hampshire, while Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs provide the family drama. We break down the race, the playoff picture, and the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas!The Rundown:- New Hampshire: Ryan Blaney gets a pass to the next round- Hamlin vs. Ty Gibbs: Family feud- Playoff drivers rebound after Bristol struggles- Ratings: another big dip- NASCAR Playoff Bubble: who’s in trouble heading to Kansas- NASCAR News:- Possible changes coming to the playoff system?- Team and NASCAR personnel changes- Sponsor News- Kansas: Our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Christopher Bell wins at Bristol, but Goodyear turns the race into a literal tire fire. We recap the chaos, break down who survived the Playoff cut, and dig into the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for New Hampshire!The Rundown:- Bristol: Christopher Bell wins after wild final restart- JGR sweeps the first round of the Playoffs- Tire craziness: The race was literally a tire fire- Playoff drivers struggle again: half the field finishes outside the top-25- Four drivers eliminated: Bowman, Dillon, SVG, Berry (historic bad round)- Ratings: another dip for USA- NASCAR Playoff Analysis: Round of 12- NASCAR News:- IndyCar doubleheader with NASCAR in Phoenix- Champions’ Tuesday Afternoon… on Roku?- Keselowski questions the playoff format- NASCAR 25 release date set- New Hampshire: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny Hamlin wins Gateway as the playoff bubble tightens heading into the first cut race. We talk NASCAR News, Trackhouse drama, and shaky ratings, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol!The Rundown:- Gateway: Hamlin wins, restarts decide it all- Trackhouse dirt controversy- Playoff drivers bounce back from Darlington disaster- Ratings: seriously no bueno- NASCAR Playoff Bubble- NASCAR News:- Rockingham under investigation over government funds- Bowman crew shakeup for the Playoffs- Sponsor News- Bristol! Our Paint Scheme Preview, and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Chase Briscoe repeats at Darlington, while the rest of the Playoff field falls flat. We talk about NASCAR's interesting countermove in their lawsuit, plus: the latest NASCAR news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Gateway!The Rundown:- Darlington: Briscoe dominates (again), Reddick makes a show of it- Playoff Field: off to a slow start, just like last year- Darlington Ratings: not so great. Especially for a Southern 500- NASCAR Playoff Picture- NASCAR News:- Lawsuit Update - NASCAR will keep the charters safe for now - because it keeps the money with them- Payday boost for Charter Owners gives us a picture of how much teams make- Fastest lap bonus point changes - because that it the most important thing to fix right now- SRX equipment sold, but the name stays with Evernham- Sponsor news- Gateway: our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

We finally get some juicy details in the NASCAR Antitrust lawsuit - and it is a bit of an everyone-hates-everyone vibe. We dig into the details, plus - the latest NASCAR News, we analyze the playoff field, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington!The Rundown:- Lawsuit Drama! Text messages have been realeased. NASCAR is looking a bit shady. 23XI is looking a lot mad- Daytona - Ryan Blaney prevents playoff silliness from happening. Thank you, Ryan.- Daytona Ratngs- NASCAR Playoff field analysis - who is already in trouble- NASCAR News:- Connor Zilisch coming to the Cup Series. Too soon?- NASCAR looking to sell charters out from under 23XI and FRM - but who are the buyers?- Legacy gets injunction in their lawsuit with RWR- Dodge and...Kaulig(?) in the Truck Series- Nashville Fairgrounds vs. Nashville Superspeedway - how much of a difference does it really make?- Darlington! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Austin Dillon steals one at Richmond while Toyota trips over itself, and the playoff picture gets even crazier. We break down the chaos, the 2026 schedule, and the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Daytona Night Race!The Rundown:- Richmond: Dillon wins, Toyota melts down- Ratings: not great. It was a Saturday, though- NASCAR Playoff Picture: one race, one spot, chaos incoming- NASCAR News:- Humpy Wheeler passes- 2026 Schedule: All the 'leaked' rumors are in - is NASCAR trying to marginalize Dover and New Hampshire?- Trucks at St. Pete!- More Cup drivers in lower series?- NASCAR launches free streaming channel- Sponsor news- Daytona Night Race! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

SVG is really good at Road Courses. In case you didn't know already. We discuss his dominance at The Glen, along with the increasingly interesting playoff picture. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond!The Rundown:- Watkings Glen: SVG is just toying with everyone now- Glen Ratings: not that great- NASCAR Playoff Picture: who is in a must-win situation?- NASCAR News:- Connor Zilisch craziness- All-Star Race at...Dover? What is happening here?- Driver and Sponsor News- Richmond! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

William Byron takes Iowa in a fuel-mileage finish that didn’t really test anyone’s fuel mileage. We break down the race, the ratings spin, and the playoff picture with just three to go before the cut. Plus – NASCAR news, some questionable PR math, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Watkins Glen.The Rundown:- Iowa: Byron wins with fuel left in the tank- Ratings: USA Network’s “on par” math skills- NASCAR standings – Byron retakes the points lead, playoff pressure builds- NASCAR News:- Restart zone shift for Watkins Glen- NASCAR Hall of Fame’s $25 million request- Speedway Classic PR vs. reality- Sponsor News- Watkins Glen – our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Bubba Wallace comes up with a epic win at just the right time. We talk about the playoff picture after Indy, Richard Childress thinking NASCAR is out to get him (spoiler alert - nope), talk about the latest NASCAR News, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Iowa.The Rundown:- Bubba steps up at the biggest time possible In Indy- TNT Ratings - they got beat by Prime?- Standings - Wallace's win shakes up the playoff race- NASCAR News:- NASCAR looking for a marketing agency to...lean into the old fanbase that isn't there anymore?- Stewart Freisen wreck- Austin Hill suspension - Richard Childress thinks 'they' are out to get him....again.- Denny Hamlin - not going anywhere- Small Team Drama - Legacy scores a predictable win in their lawsuit with RWR- Mexico City out - Chicagoland back in. What happened to the idea of international expansion?- Playoff format not changing- Fox ready to do....something to IndyCar- Sponsor News- Iowa! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR asks the judge in the 23XI/FRM lawsuit to call it all off. That won't work, but we get our first idea of the financials behind the scenes. We discuss the questionable arguments, along with Daytona 500 driver news, a Hendrick development driver, and more!The Rundown:- NASCAR files motion to dismiss, because...reasons- How much do Charter teams get? It looks like not a whole lot- NASCAR claims that the teams are actually taking advantage of THEM. Really.- The timeline for the trial is set- Helio Castroneves and Anthony Alfredo attempting Daytona 500- Hendrick signs a promising young driver- Trackhouse and JR Motorsports expand relationship- Sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Sixteen drivers have a chance to win the NASCAR Playoffs, yet people are confused and frustrated when one of those 16 drivers does. We discuss the weird NASCAR Championship race and the solution we already presented to fix the Playoffs. The Rundown:- Phoenix - Blaney makes a run, but Logano is too strong at the end- Joey Lognao wins his third Cup Series Championship- Blame the system, not the driver- Championship 4 results from Phoenix- Penske finds ways to win titles- Truck, Xfinity Champs- NASCAR News:- We remember the greatness of Bobby Allison- Carson Hocevar wins Rookie of the Year - Spire does a good job- FedEx leaving NASCAR - not a good sign- NASCAR lawsuit updateFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR strikes a Charter deal with teams - but that doesn't end the drama. We talk about the pair of organizations that are still holding out, NASCAR's pressure tactics, and why some owners simply gave up. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our picks for Watkins Glen.The Rundown:- Atlanta - and exciting finish, but was this a boring race, or old-school Daytona fun?- The Playoff Picture after Atlanta- NASCAR News:- Charter deal - and why, outside of the money, it wasn't much of a deal- Two teams don't sign - why, and what happens next?- Did NASCAR pressure the teams into signing?- Why some owners may have simply given up- Kyle Larson running another Indy 500- Sponsor News- Watkins Glen - our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!