Five To Go

Doug and Dan discuss the factors that combined to produce a lackluster Martinsville race, along with the downsides of teams refining the new car. They also examine the Bristol dirt race and the enigma that is Ty Gibbs. Dan also has a vision for large race teams. And Dan and Doug also remember fondly their close friend, Captain Herb Emory.

Doug, Dan, and Devin break down and rate the first real strategy race of 2022 and try to figure out of the new car made racing any better at Richmond. They also discuss drivers' late race moves and how much teams push the limit in inspection. They also look at what kind of parity the Cup Series is now seeing, as "big" teams are on the up trend.

Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Ross Chastain and Trackhouse Racing's first wins and whether Trackhouse can maintain this output. They also discuss Chastain's winning move and whether another driver gets the same reception. They also break down the RFK penalty and debate whether loose wheel penalties are too tough.

Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the new era of tight, pack racing at the reprofiled Atlanta Motor Speedway. They examine the dichotomy between pure racing and entertainment and wonder if other 1.5-mile tracks should or shouldn't try this. They also look at drivers really struggling in 2022 and ahead to Circuit of the Americas.

Doug, Dan, and Devin talk about drivers adjusting and big teams emerging in Phoenix, detail new race-winner Chase Briscoe's interesting plight, preview the AMS weekend schedule, and hear from Cup rookie Todd Gilliland.

Doug and Dan discuss another intensely entertaining race at Auto Club Speedway. They cover the tire and wheel issues, the car shortage, and the early good and bad surprises amongst the teams after two races. They also breakdown how bad they think the Larson-Elliott skirmish really is.

Doug, Eric, Dan, and Devin offer their takes on the Daytona 500 as a whole and on the finish. They also discuss Austin Cindric as a potential fan favorite and some of the intricacies of pit stops on the new car. They then predict some issues that could arise this weekend at Auto Club Speedway. Finally, Doug caught up with Noah Gragson for a few minutes in Daytona.

Doug and Dan welcome Devin Kupka back to discuss the old and new school feel of the Busch Light Clash in L.A. and the momentum NASCAR may have with new fans. They also discuss how hard making 2022 NASCAR predictions is and what they hope to see this coming racing season.

Georgia NASCAR veteran David Ragan joins Doug and Dan to discuss his Daytona 500 ride and 2022 plans. David then takes their questions on how the new Gen-7 Cup Series car drives, what the difficulties have been testing it for two years, how detailed the simulators are, what wore him out about the full-time racing grind, and how the new car will race to the naked eye.