Josh and Norton break down a massive leaderboard shift following the high-speed action at Echo Park Speedway, where the gap between the top contenders and the rest of the field is beginning to widen. They analyze how standout performances from drivers like Tyler Reddick are reshaping the standings, while high-priced favorites like Kyle Larson continue to struggle, leaving many managers searching for answers. They review the Top 10 and update the top and bottom fantasy drivers. They also preview the race at COTA and make their picks.

Josh and Norton break down the massive growth of the Atop the Pit Box Fantasy

NASCAR League, including a record 403 entries and 63 rookies joining for 2026. They dive into roster trends-like Kyle Larson's league-leading ownership and Ryan Preece's surge as the most popular mid-tier pick-before recapping Daytona, highlighting fantasy winners and losers, and previewing next week's race at Echo Park Speedway. The episode also covers website updates, league payouts, and listener questions to kick off the season.

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Now that NASCAR has announced its championship format, Josh and Nort break down what this means for our fantasy league.

This episode of the Atop the Pit Box Podcast breaks down the full 2026 Fantasy NASCAR driver values, from the elite 20‑point tier all the way through the mid‑pack contenders. Josh and Norton analyze last season’s stats, surprises, breakout candidates, and risky picks—highlighting who offers the best value and where the biggest debates will land. It’s the annual episode that stirs emotions, sets expectations, and officially kicks off the 9th fantasy season!

Josh and Norton launch season 9 with rule tweaks, strategy talk, playoff unknowns and the debut of a brand new live standings app that takes the league to the next level.

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Josh and Norton break down the Martinsville race and its impact on the Atop the Pit Bo Fantasy NASCAR League, highlighting standout performances and fantasy winners and losers. With the Final Four set and 24 teams heading to Phoenix, the championship showdown is on!

Josh and Norton break down the thrilling Kansas race, debate whether Denny Hamlin's controversial finish with Bubba Wallace was hard racing or just another excuse. They also crown the fantasy winners and losers of the week, review the movement in the league's top 10 standings, and preview the upcoming race at the Roval.

Josh and Norton celebrate the 100th episode of Atop the Pit Box with a deep dive into the wild Bristol cutoff race, highlighted by Christopher Bell's win and major shake-ups in the fantasy standings. They break down fantasy winners and losers, the biggest movers in the playoffs and consolation brackets, and set their picks for the next round at New Hampshire.

Josh and Nort are back to recap the first race of the playoffs at break down all the fantasy playoff stats and standings.