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A packed doubleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway left plenty for spotters Freddie Kraft, T.J. Majors and Brett Griffin to unpack this week. Freddie, Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing scored an organizational best fifth-place finish and Freddie tells us how they did it. T.J. describes an up and down couple days at the Tricky Triangle for Joey Logano. And Brett prepares for his trip to Road America for cheese curds and a return to the spotters stand.

Chevrolet has dominated through the first half of 2021. However, has their advantage run its course? Hear what had the industry talking after Nashville and how it may have impacted the manufacturers’ performance at Pocono.

Starting with Saturday’s Cup Series event, hear the crew’s take on Brad Keselowski’s contact with Cole Custer that turned the No. 41 into the wall. Who was at fault and what’s up with Custer’s sophomore slump after a playoff appearance last season?

Is a family feud brewing in the field? Hear what William Byron had to say about Ryan Blaney after the race and how Blaney responded on Twitter later that night. Kyle Larson was a corner away from his fourth consecutive Cup Series victory on Saturday before blowing a tire. The spotters react to the late turn of events that led to someone finally beating Larson.

Sunday’s Cup race turned into a fuel mileage dash to the finish. Hear how strategy helped Bubba Wallace score his top-five, what the crew believes went wrong for Denny Hamlin and Byron, and how in the world Kyle Busch pulled off the victory. Plus, the spotters talk the stress of managing the fuel mileage game.

With Wallace creeping back into the playoff picture, hear where the points shake out now with two months before the playoffs begin. Who should be worried? Who is coming on strong? The guys talk how Pocono changed things and why the race to the post-season is heating up.

John Hunter Nemechek took a bow after his Truck Series victory on Saturday, as he beat team owner Kyle Busch for the third time in five races. After taking a risk dropping back to trucks, the crew debates what Nemechek’s next career move might be.

Jeff Gordon is leaving FOX for a larger role with Hendrick Motorsports. Hear what the guys think this does to the FOX booth and how Gordon will impact HMS moving forward. Another major team move seems imminent as reports say Brad Keselowski to Roush Fenway Racing is a done deal. The gang reacts to that news and discusses who the next free agent might be.

In Reaction Theatre, all of Freddie and Bubba Wallace’s fans show up, the GOAT gets called out and a new song has everyone laughing. This week’s What an Idiot segment goes international and find out what happened after Alex Bowman ordered 48 tacos.

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A tripleheader at the recently reopened Nashville Superspeedway is in the books. T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft and Brett Griffin are in studio to react to all that went down in the Cup Series’ return to Music City. Plus, former NFL player Bernard Pollard Jr. joins the show after his first NASCAR experience at Nashville.

The combination of slick track conditions and an engine package with increased horsepower created a race that resembled old school NASCAR. Find out why the spotters left Nashville pleased with the on-track product. Plus, hear their impressions of the facility that hadn’t hosted a race in a decade.

While the racing exceeded expectations, concerns about traffic leading into the facility and long lines at concession stands were cause for concern. The guys share their thoughts on problems Nashville will have to fix before NACAR returns. Plus, hear Brett explain why its so important for tracks to provide the best fan experience possible right now as momentum is built.

Then the crew turns to the topics of the weekend, leading off with Chase Elliott’s spotter Eddie D’Hondt being reinstated and returning to the spotters stand. Silly season kicked off on Friday afternoon as Kaulig Racing announced it purchased two charters to start its Cup program. Hear details about the big news and how it impacts the rest of the field eyeing charters for 2022.

Bubba Wallace was not happy over the radio on Sunday after running over brake rotor parts that caused his tire to go down and turned the car around. His spotter Freddie tells us what happened and who was at fault for not seeing debris on the track before the No. 23 car hit it.

Confusion surrounding the choose rule caused panic on the spotters stand ahead of the Stage 3 restart in Sunday’s race. T.J. and Freddie explain what happened when NASCAR decided to restart the next lap after the front runners passed the choose zone.

Hendrick Motorsports hasn’t lost a Cup race in 41 days as Kyle Larson dominated the field once again at Nashville. The gang discusses Larson’s impressive feat, how he is putting himself in championship contention and whether they think anyone can beat him.

While Larson celebrated, five loose lug nuts led to a disqualification for his teammate Chase Elliott. The spotters explain how it was possible to have so many loose lug nuts and how teams typically game the system mid-race. Then the guy’s debate whether they would prefer a crew chief suspension or disqualification given the No. 9 team’s penalty.

A new manufacturer could be joining NASCAR in the near future. Hear which it may be and what it could mean for the sport in the coming years.

Bernard Pollard Jr. joins the show next and tells all about his first experience at a NASCAR race. He was named honorary starter for the Cup race but his fear of heights may have gotten the best of him. The guys banter with him about what they saw him do before the race started. Then, he talks his impressions of being at the track on race day, speaking with Mr. Hendrick and word of his NFL comeback.

In Reaction Theatre, T.J. hears the dumbest call ever, the guys feel sympathy for Quin Houff and a Ward Burton impersonation leads to a hilarious story between him and Freddie over the weekend.

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All-Star Race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway is in the books. T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft and Brett Griffin are back to react to the storylines from the weekend of racing. Hear about Freddie’s rough weekend on the track and how T.J. and Joey Logano fared in the race for a million dollars. Plus, inaugural Superstar Racing Experience race winner Doug Coby joins the show to talk about his triumph over some legends of the sport.

The gang jumps right into discussing how Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race unfolded. Was an aero package with less horsepower the best decision for the non-points event? Hear what the spotters have to say. Given the complicated format, find out what the teams and drivers were thinking as the event unfolded.

A no-cooler policy was in effect at Texas this weekend, despite the hottest weather conditions of the season so far. The gang tries to figure out why that’s in place and how it impacts the fans who sat in the stands during both days of racing.

The Superstar Racing Experience debuted at Stafford Motor Speedway on Saturday night. The crew shares their thoughts on the quality of racing, rules and the legendary names that returned to the track to put on a show for the fans.

NASCAR announced superspeedway rules package changes for the remaining races at Daytona and Talladega this season. Find out what spurred the changes, how the guys feel about them, and why it’s a complicated problem trying to select an aero package for superspeedway races.

Nashville Superspeedway will host NASCAR for the first time in a decade this weekend. The table discusses expectations heading to the concrete track and their plans for the weekend in Nashville.

Next, Doug Coby joins the show. He details how he landed the SRX opportunity, how much preparation the drivers had, and what it was like mingling among the big motorsports names in the days leading up to the event. Then he shares how his race went, how he fell off the car during the celebration, and what his life now looks like. Plus, he and Freddie go way back and Doug shares an epic story about what Freddie did in the middle of the night once.

In Reaction Theatre, everyone is getting called out. Danica Patrick, FOX, T.J., Freddie, etc. Hear why one fan is concerned that Kyle Larson is winning so much. T.J. then tells us what happened between Hailie Deegan and Matt Crafton during Saturday’s Truck Series race at Texas during What an Idiot.

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Fresh off a west coast trip and a combined four hours of sleep, T.J. Majors, Freddie Kraft and Brett Griffin are in the house to react to the weekend of NASCAR road course racing at Sonoma and Mid-Ohio.

Hear how the No. 22 team’s tire gamble paid off for Joey Logano and T.J. late in the race on Sunday. Find out how Bubba Wallace and Freddie made a remarkable comeback from a disappointing start to the day. And Brett walks us through an eventful day for Jeb Burton at Mid-Ohio.

Late cautions at Sonoma Raceway created some controversy and the spotters react to some questionable decisions and moves made. Hear their take on Ross Chastain’s shortcut through Turn 11 after triggering a multi-car wreck. They discuss what happened and NASCAR’s decision to not penalize him. Later, Ryan Preece re-entered the track right into traffic after a spin. Find out what their spotters were saying during that incident as they try to figure out what Preece was doing.

During Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, non-competitive pit stops threw a wrench into strategy. A.J. Allmendinger was assessed a penalty for a pit stop that was too fast. Hear how that is possible and the confusing rules in place for the standalone Xfinity Series race.

After charging back through the field, a late restart opened a window for Allmendinger to take the leaders three-wide to capture the lead. It worked for the No. 16 team as they went onto to win, while Ty Gibbs and Austin Cindric struck out. Hear what Gibbs said about the move afterwards and how the guys reacted to what Allmendinger did.

NASCAR heads to Texas Motor Speedway for the All-Star Race this weekend. With the superspeedway aero package in place, the guys talk about what they expect to see. Plus, they hint at what the potential horsepower number may be for the Next Gen car in 2022.

The Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) debuts this Saturday night at Stafford Speedway. Hear what the crew thinks about the lineup of drivers, expectations for the series and how they seemingly are missing a key ingredient to growth.

In Reaction Theatre, multiple people are called out from the Xfinity Series race, a creative song is sung and Freddie gets an update on his t-shirt order.

The guys then tell stories about being pushed down the hill in a child’s wagon, lighting off bottle rockets in their childhood bedroom and the time Dale Jr. essentially lit someone’s ass on fire.

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Charlotte Motor Speedway’s tripleheader Memorial Day Weekend is in the books and Freddie Kraft, T.J. Majors and Brett Griffin are in studio to breakdown the weekend of action. First the gang receives a variety of gifts and reacts to them on the show while sharing stories from their week at home.

Starting with Friday’s Truck Series race at Charlotte, the crew covers the vicious wreck involving Johnny Sauter and an essentially stopped truck on the frontstretch. Hear the spotters’ immediate thoughts upon seeing that accident and what should have been done differently.

On Sunday, Denny Hamlin had some harsh words to describe Joey Logano’s driving. Find out what Hamlin said over the radio, what Logano’s spotter TJ’s response is and how Freddie feels about his bossman’s comments. Plus, hear how difficult passing was in the 600-mile event.

Lapped cars played a noticeable role in how the World 600 unfolded. The spotters share their struggles helping their drivers navigate slower vehicles and what Kyle Busch did while racing for second late in the race.

Hendrick Motorsports claimed 4 of the top-5 finishing positions for the second time in three weeks at Charlotte. The guys discuss the advantage the Chevrolet’s have found and how HMS decision making regarding its talent over the last half decade is paying off now.

Chase Elliott’s spotter Eddie D’Hondt was indefinitely suspended last week following a recent arrest. Hear his fellow spotters’ take on the situation and what has unfolded over the last week involving D’Hondt and the No. 9 team.

Plans for next season are beginning to take shape. Hear the gang react to the report Kurt Busch will run a second 23XI Racing car in 2022 and Freddie’s thoughts on potentially having a former champion as a teammate. Plus, the guys weigh in on NASCAR’s decision to run the championship race at Phoenix Raceway again in 2022.

In Reaction Theatre, TJ gets a compliment and a song, Freddie gets asked an important question and one caller leaves the gang laughing in tears.

Then the most impressive moments of the weekend are shared in Xfinity xFi More than Fast moment segment. The spotters are on their game when answering trivia question in Fast Lane. And there are too many “What an Idiot” candidates to count this week.

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After a wet and wild inaugural NASCAR race weekend at Circuit of the Americas, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors, and Brett Griffin are dried off and fired up to talk about this weekend’s action from Austin, Texas.

But first, hear about the spotters’ adventures in Austin and how some critters got the best of Brett and his rain pants. The combination of visiting a new facility and rainy conditions made spotting challenging. Hear where the spotters were placed around the course, what they could and couldn’t see, and what they hope to do differently next time.

After NASCAR’s decision to end the race 14 laps early due to weather conditions, find out what the competitors thought of the timing of the decision and whether the race could have continued.

Visibility was at an all-time low for drivers during the race and led to massive hits for Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. Both drivers expressed their frustration after the near rollover crashes ended their days early. Hear what the spotters thought after seeing those vicious impacts and what it says about safety in the sport today.

Silly Season rumors have ramped up, as reports have Brad Keselowski accepting an owner/driver role with Roush-Fenway Racing for next season. The guys react to the news and what it means for Keselowski, Team Penske, and the future ownership model of the Cup Series.

As car number placement continues to be a topic of discussion, the guys weigh in on the latest development and what they ultimately think should happen. Plus, find out why a decision is needed soon as teams hunt for sponsors.

Ever seen a racecar driving down the highway? Well, if you live in Denver, N.C., you might have last week. Find out which team was pulled over for driving their car down the road and where the crew thinks they were headed.

In Reaction Theatre, fans let Brett know he’s the greatest thing to walk the Earth, one fan gives NASCAR a tip, and someone gets creative with a sound effect.

Plus, some incredible moments are discussed in the Xfinity xFi More Than Fast Moment segment, this week’s What an Idiot winners are announced and the guys look ahead to racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Back from Dover International Speedway, Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin and T.J. Majors are joined by Kaulig Racing Team President Chris Rice. Following NASCAR’s unveil of the Next Gen car and in anticipation of Kaulig starting a Cup Series program in 2022, Rice dives deep into the future for the sport.

He first joins the crew’s banter and reaction to the action from Dover. A dominant Sunday for Hendrick Motorsports produced a 1-4 finish for the organization. Hear how the guys reacted to Kyle Larson not moving Alex Bowman for the lead on a restart. Rice weighs in on how teammates should race each other from management’s perspective.

Talk regarding ownership of Cup Series charters is heating up as new teams look to enter the sport. The guys cover the current state of the charter business and how enforcing competition rules may help open up spots for new teams looking to enter the series.

Denny Hamlin was vocal on the radio on Sunday when racing his driver Bubba Wallace. Wallace’s spotter Freddie tells us what happened and provides insight to the unique relationship between car owner and driver on the race track.

NASCAR will race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas for the first time this weekend. Hear what the spotters expect to find when arriving at COTA and challenges they and the team anticipate facing.

Then the show gets technical as a conversation surrounding NASCAR’s Next Gen car unveil gets underway. Hear what changes are coming with the new car and how it will impact the entire series. In preparation for taking his team to full-time Cup competition, Rice breaks down the different elements he studied ahead of this move.

How will pit stops change? Could drivers be shifting at 1.5-mile tracks? What’s the future of practice? How much horsepower will the cars have? The guys all weigh in on these topics and much more.

In Reaction Theatre, we get an update from Brett’s hometown of Pageland, hear from a Joey Logano supporter, and Freddie gets serenaded with a new song.

For the Xfinity xFi More than Fast Moment segment, the guys discuss the fastest pit stop of the season and a money-making move.

A short track brawl consumes the “What an Idiot” segment as everyone discusses what went down at Tri County Speedway over the weekend.

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Darlington Raceway put on a show over the weekend. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft are here to cover the action-packed racing and big NASCAR news week.

Before diving into the storylines of the week, the infamous drive to Darlington through Brett’s hometown of Pageland, S.C., is discussed. Hear some of the trouble he caused during his childhood.

With the Cup Series running the 750 horsepower and low downforce aero package at Darlington for the first time in years, the difference in competition was notable. Listen for what the spotters thought of the change and its impact on the quality of racing.

The gang covers the unveil of the specific manufacturers’ Next Gen cars that will take to the track beginning in 2022. Hear what the spotters like and don’t like about them, and what the major announcement means for the sport moving forward. Plus, what changes are expected in the car? Hear why a rearview camera may be among them.

Next, Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis and defending Truck Series champion Sheldon Creed exchanged heated tweets over the weekend. Following Creed’s victory on Friday at Darlington, Lemonis replied to a fan who asked why Creed sometimes races sponsor-less. Lemonis said he offered to help, Creed fired back saying that the team is worth more than 15k. The series title sponsor then called Creed unprofessional. Hear the reaction from the crew and why Griffin – a motorsports marketing professional – believes making sponsorship values public is damaging for the sport.

Bubba Wallace struggled again at Darlington, once angering race leader Martin Truex Jr. while the No. 19 team tried to help out its Toyota teammate at the end of Stage 1. Hear Freddie’s reaction to what Truex said about Wallace. Plus, a discussion on what spotters think about the leader complaining about cars fighting to stay on the lead lap.

Later in the race, Wallace received the lucky dog only to have it taken away. Was that a fair decision by NASCAR? Kraft weighs in with a surprising answer and details surrounding the situation.

How come Kyle Larson closed in rapidly on Truex towards the finish but was unable to make the pass? The spotters tell you what Truex may have been doing to Larson as they battled for the victory.

The Truck Series race was a nightmare in many aspects on Friday night. Hear how the guys reacted to seeing the 17-truck restart pileup and why they struggled with sightlines.

In Reaction Theatre, fans voice their frustrations from events over the weekend, T.J. gets wished a Happy Mother’s Day and a talented fan sings us a new song.

Plus, an incredible move is discussed in the Xfinity xFi More Than Fast segment, the high school sports that the guys played are revealed in Fast Lane and an overflowing amount of What an Idiot candidates are discussed.

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After race weekend at Kansas Speedway, T.J Majors, Freddie Kraft and Brett Griffin are in studio to give their insider perspective on all that went down. T.J. shares why he believes Joey Logano struggled this go around at Kansas after his victory last fall. Freddie details what went wrong for Bubba Wallace and why he tells Turn 2 to “kiss my ass.” Brett updates us on what it’s like in his new retired life as a baseball dad and couch spotter.

NASCAR’s decision making behind throwing a caution 15 laps after a tire sat in the infield grass was called into question during Sunday’s race. The guys weigh in on the inconsistency they see when it comes to when cautions are called and what should have been done in this instance.

This yellow flag then produced wild restarts to decide the race, where clean air proved to be king once again. The guys analyze its impact on who prevails and what kind of racing is produced as a result of the current aero package.

Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney saw their strong runs derailed when they got into each other with 2 laps to go. Hear what the spotters think Larson did wrong and how the situation could have been avoided.

NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway unveiled the All-Star Race format last week. The guys try to understand what’s happening and break down the rule changes for the non-points event in June.

The Next Gen car will be unveiled to the public for the first time this week. Ahead of that announcement, the gang talks the ramifications of this new car and why it may not actually save teams money. Plus, hear how it could change everything in multiple ways for NASCAR.

In Reaction Theatre, some callers try to leave nice messages while others are not so nice. Hear which spotter takes the most hate this week and the answer may surprise you.

It’s now off to Darlington Raceway for throwback weekend. Hear the guys talk about what they expect to see during the first visit to “The Lady in Black” this season.

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Talladega Superspeedway is in the books and we have race winners in the house. Xfinity Series winner Jeb Burton joins the show to explain his emotion behind the victory, along with his winning spotter Brett Griffin. Joey Logano’s spotter T.J. Majors shares details of how the wreck unfolded that left the No. 22 upside down and Logano upset with superspeedway racing. Freddie Kraft talks about the eventful day for Bubba Wallace and a disappointing result.

Fresh off his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Talladega, Harrison Burton joins the show as well. It’s a packed program after an action-packed weekend of racing.

After Logano’s fiery comments about the aero package that produced his scary accident, the gang debates the current superspeedway racing product. They share thoughts on why it takes less skill now to succeed and what is to blame for big crashes.

Both Matt DiBenedetto and Bubba Wallace, who continue to search for their first career Cup wins, showed promise racing up front on Sunday. However, neither got the job done and the crew analyzes their performances. They discuss what both drivers need to do continue to grow and what Wallace’s early season struggles mean.

Jennifer Jo Cobb was denied eligibility to make her first career Cup Series start on Sunday. The guys discuss her comments about not being approved and the larger mistake the team made. Chad Ochocinco was not happy watching so many commercials during the races at Talladega. What needs to be done about this abundance of ads? The gang weighs in.

When Harrison Burton joins the show, he shares about how he prepares to race and how the job of a driver has changed since his dad competed. He details the resources available to him as Toyota Racing driver and what Toyota provided him after his fight with Noah Gragson last year.

Then he tells all about his first start at the premiere level. Who surprisingly was the first person to reach out to him once the news broke, what he learned on Sunday and how the final restart unfolded. Plus, the hilarious story of why he considers bee stings good luck.

In Reaction Theatre, the fans are ruthless. T.J. still hears it even after his car landed upside down and Brett is told he takes all the credit for Jeb’s win. Plus, a young fan raps for us.

The events that stood out most from Talladega are shared in the “Xfinity xFi More Than Fast Moments” segment. State nicknames are debated in Fast Lane. And more “What an Idiot” awards are handed out.

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