Except for the rain, that was a heck of a way to start the season! And don’t get it twisted, Michael McDowell winning at Daytona might be a surprise, but it’s no fluke. Brett McMillan is joined by Alan Cavanna, co-host of the Positive Regression podcast, and Racer.com writer Kelly Crandall to recap the Daytona 500. Now that the first playoff spot is claimed, just what kind of performance can we expect from McDowell and his Front Row Motorsports team? Our panel weighs in on some big-picture topics, including possible changes to the charter system, if NASCAR will keep shaking up the schedule with new venues and if television partners have too much power in determining start times, practice sessions and qualifying. And as we head back to the Daytona road course, will we get a race as exciting as the Clash?