Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta break down an exciting day at Daytona with shout outs to Ryan Preece and Jimmie Johnson especially. Then we examine race winner William Byron and break down the ins and outs of what it means to be a vulture. Finally, a preview of Atlanta, where things are the same but different.

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Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta celebrate the end of the NFL season by comparing football teams to NASCAR drivers. Neil breaks down the five types of first-time winners at the Daytona 500. Tyler is confused about Todd Gilliland, Neil is not. The world-famous One and Done contest makes its triumphant return. Happy Daytona!

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Neil and Tyler break down the bumper cars at Bowman Gray, with praise for Chase Elliott and newly minted short-track legend SVG. Neil investigates what the results could mean for short tracks as we head into the season, and lists the number changes that have broken his brain the most this season. Tyler introduces the listening audience to our world famous One and Done competition that makes total sense.

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Neil Paine and Tyler Lauletta are back for another season of Podracing! The show began in 2023 with Neil, a veteran NASCAR fan, guiding Tyler, a rookie, through the twists and left turns of the NASCAR season. Heading into Year 3, we’re excited to bring more along for the ride! In today’s episode: a preview of 2025, a preview of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, an introduction to Podracing and our various bits.

Episode Rundown:

• (00:00-11:07) What is Podracing?
• (11:07-16:50) NASCAR narratives & "Speedy Sweeties"
• (16:50-33:34) 2025 Cup Series preview
• (34:50-44:30) Bowman Gray stadium hosts The Clash. Track breakdown!
• (44:30-54:39) Odds to win The Clash + picks and DK lineup

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Joey Logano takes home the trophy. Tyler encourages other drivers to get good. Neil fixes the NASCAR playoff system.

Thanks for hanging with us for another season.

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Neil and Tyler recap what might be the best race ever at Homestead. Tyler Reddick upends the Championship 4, leading us to a Paperclip for the ages this weekend. Denny has the narrative back. Neil breaks down the playoff picture. Tyler pushes the Kyle Larson button.

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Joey Logano shakes up the playoff race with a wild win in Vegas. Tyler Reddick flips a smooth one. We might have superpowers. The musical chairs game gets tighter.

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Neil and Tyler recap the Roval, investigate their ability to curse SVG, and ask Joey Logano to hear them talking shit. Plus, your obligatory five minutes of “Kyle Larson is the best driver alive” talk.

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Talladega was a blast. Overtime strikes again. Joey Logano vs. the world at the Roval. Tyler’s dog Rosie battles leaf blowers.

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Ross Chastain gets back in the winner’s circle at Kansas, and we’re due for a doozy in Talladega.

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