The Clash won't happen until Monday (hopefully it actually will happen Monday) - until then, we've got NASCAR News to discuss, along with...like 75 sponsor announcements.

The Rundown:

- NASCAR News
- Owner Points swapping ahead of the season
- Richard Childress gets a trophy. It is prestigious...because they told us it is.
- Fox will do something nice for Mexico. Which is quite a bit off-brand for them
- Dale Sr. Documentary
- Driver and (LOTS of) sponsor news

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NASCAR goes streaming-only with the HOF ceremony, and shocks everyone by not changing anything with the Clash format. We talk NASCAR News, and whether Darlington Throwback Weekend is done.

The Rundown

- NASCAR HOF Ceremony - catch it live...or wait for the replay. Why not on-demand?
- Clash Format - shockingly, there are no changes
- Jack Roush gets an award
- RFK and Kaulig will honor Greg Biffle at Daytona
- Darlington Throwback weekend is gone? Likely.
- Kentucky Speedway is gone? Likely.
- Chili Bowl stuff
- Driver and Sponsor News

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NASCAR has announced a new playoff system for 2026 - we discuss the good, the bad, and how we think it will work out. Plus - Tony Stewart is coming back for a race, the latest NASCAR News - and more!

The Rundown:

- The new NASCAR Playoff and points system - lots of good stuff, a few changes that should have been made - and how we think it will all work out
- Tony Stewart will be back on track for the first time in a decade
- RCR leadership changes involve a familiar family name
- NASCAR News
- Sponsor News

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NASCAR gets rid of one of the Steves - does that mean real change, or is he the scapegoat? We discuss and debate, before moving on to the NASCAR News, and the promise of a new Championship system just around the corner.

The Rundown:

- One of the Steves is officially out - is this just a move to shift attention?
- New Championship format on the way. It may be better. It may be worse
- Lots of Jimmie Johnson news
- Erik Jones gets a new Crew Chief
- Chili Bowl entries
- Sponsor News

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NASCAR lost a great competitor on the track, and someone who constantly looked out for others off the track. We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments and his legacy in the sport. Plus - NASCAR lawsuit fallout, Diecast sales, and more!

The Rundown:

- We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments both on and off track
- NASCAR News:
- Denny Hamlin challenges SiriusXM
- Have NASCAR Charter values doubled since the lawsuit?
- Top Diecast Sales for 2025
- Driver and Sponsor News

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And, just like that - the lawsuit is over. NASCAR may have settled, but we talk about why the teams still won - and how the sport could change going forward. Plus - we discuss whether Bass Pro Shops helped make this happen, if the Steves will be the scapegoats, and if NASCAR is actually capable of doing things differently.

The Rundown:

- The settlement - who gets what, both confirmed and rumored
- Evergreen Charters - will it make a difference?
- 23XI/FRM get their charters back
- More money likely on the way, but probably not from the TV deal
- Was NASCAR scared of the jury...or the sponsors? (Spoiler alert - they should have been scared of both)
- How does NASCAR fix their image with the teams and with the fans?
- Week 2 Testimony - the big-name owners all admit they signed under duress
- Jim France gets caught up on the stand
- NASCAR clearly underestimated the teams case, and their own witness preparation
- NASCAR News: Rick Ware Racing to Chevy. Again.

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Week one of the NASCAR trial gave us some entertaining moments. We break down all the early drama in the Antitrust showdown. Plus: what the Charter extension REALLY says, how much teams pay for Wi-Fi (seriously), and the latest NASCAR News.

The Rundown:
- Charter extension details
- The 7-year option that…isn’t really an option
- Why teams could be stuck with 2025 money in 2039
- NASCAR can still say “no” even if teams say “yes”
- Denny Hamlin testifies first - and the reason for it
- Did NASCAR help put Germain out of business? Probably
- $168k…for Internet??
- One of the Steves calls the new deal “a step back to 1998”
- Bob Jenkins is the star of the show
- NASCAR lawyers get scolded by the judge — twice
- NASCAR News- Chris Gabehart from JGR to Spire?
- Trackhouse developing their own AI system
- Sponsor News


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NASCAR’s Antitrust case explodes: leaked texts, insults, secret plans, and money numbers NASCAR definitely didn’t want anyone to see. We dig through the newly released documents from the NASCAR lawsuit. Plus: team and sponsor news.

The Rundown:
- Lawsuit Bombshells:
- Spire’s Jeff Dickerson looks suspiciously like NASCAR’s inside man
- Richard Childress gets called out in a few hilarious ways
- Put a knife in SRX? ESPN did that, instead
- Owners as stupid, short sighted, and self-serving. One of those things they actually should be
- RTA explored launching its own SRX-style breakaway series
- Financials release - including Chicago Street Race losses, and Team balance sheets
- Charter Sales: from $1M in 2016 to $40M in 2024
- NASCAR tries to block MJ, Hamlin & Polk from being in the room
- Silly Season & Sponsor News:


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We break down a wild Championship weekend across all three series, the tire-tire that shaped the Cup finale, and how the title slipped away from both Denny Hamlin and Connor Zilisch. Plus — massive movement in the NASCAR Lawsuit, and more.

The Rundown:
- Phoenix: Ryan Blaney wins after a dramatic final restart
- Championship Chaos - Can you be mad about both Hamlin and Zilisch? Yep.
- Trucks: Corey Heim's ridiculous restart prevents the entire weekend from imploding
- The Format: How the one-race title fight undermined two champions at once
- Championship ratings, and year-long
- NASCAR Awards: Rookies of the Year & Most Popular Driver winners
- NASCAR Lawsuit:
- Huge win for 23XI/FRM: Judge defines NASCAR market
- Is a settlement incoming? Hopefully not
- New Driver Rules: More Cup guys allowed in Xfinity & Trucks
- Driver and Sponsor News


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William Byron punches his ticket to the Championship 4, but not without a little bump ‘n run drama. We break down the Martinsville mayhem, the latest in the NASCAR lawsuit, plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix!

The Rundown:
- Martinsville: Byron bumps Blaney, but it is more for show than anything
- JGR heartbreak: Bell misses out despite racing the best
- Playoff fallout: Blaney, Logano, and Elliott all out after tough runs
- Martinsville Ratings - still no bueno
- Championship 4 analysis
- NASCAR News:
- Charter dollar amounts revealed
- Judge tosses NASCAR’s pointless claim
- Settlement rumors - Denny puts them to rest
- Kaulig pauses Xfinity program
- Most Popular Driver voting narrows to five
- Phoenix: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!

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