Five to Go Podcast

Doug, Dan, and Devin break down the four races from Kansas Speedway, including the non-Playoff spoilers, Truck Series eliminations, and Cup and Xfinity contender drama. They also talk about the pressure on Elliott and Busch to win, if Hendrick was playing possum earlier in 2024, and Ty Dillon's move back to Cup. Then they check the Talladega entry lists and preview the big tripleheader weekend there. 

Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss all four races at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, including the vibe Devin got in the pits and garage all weekend and why he was not surprised by the tire falloff on Saturday. Dan details why Kyle Larson's dominance was no easy feat and the boys also analyze the rare in-season trade of Haley and LaJoie. The trio also previews Kansas and why no Xfinity driver should feel safe, as they begin their Playoffs. 

Doug, Devin, and Dan break down Chris Buescher's thrilling win over Shane Van Gisbergen at Watkins Glen and Devin shares a compelling stat about Playoff driver finishes. They also talk about drivers having a surprisingly good run after two Cup Playoff races, the failed hype over Watkins Glen tire falloff, King Connor Zilisch, and how Bristol's tires will be harder to predict than people think. 

Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown Joey Logano's win at the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff opener. Will Ford go for the three-peat, and is the pressure on Chase Elliott to perform? Kupka and Elliot go in depth about the latest news on charters. A look at the tires the cup cars are on for Watkins Glen.

Doug, Dan, and Devin breakdown Chase Briscoe's haymaker vault over Kyle Busch at Darlington and into the Playoffs and why Darlington is a really good regular season finale site. They check the numbers of past recent Playoffs and how tight the field is in 2024 and since the Next-Gen. They also preview Atlanta, talk about the 2025 NASCAR schedule, hear from Chase Elliott about AMS, and talk to rookie Carson Hocevar about how prepping for Atlanta is so different than other tracks.