April 08, 2025

S3E13: Was This a Boring Weekend? Jack Doohan Showed The Flaws in Sim Racing, William Byron's Strategy Mis-step, and Anger in Xfinity Series.

1 hour 38 minutes

In this episode, we dive into the recent NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington, where Denny Hamlin's unexpected victory sparks a lively discussion. We analyze William Byron's dominant performance and strategic missteps, Tyler Reddick's lead change, and Ryan Blaney's impressive navigation through the field. We also touch on Darlington's track changes and the nostalgic appeal of throwback paint schemes. Additionally, we discuss the upcoming NASCAR schedule, the impact of PJ1 traction compound, and Brandon Jones' Xfinity Series win. We reflect on driver accountability and a tribute to the late Shige Hattori. We then turn our attention to a Suzuka Snoozer, with Max Verstappen finding a new gear in qualifying and Jack Doohan trying out a sim move in real life with dire consequences.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

04:44 - Personal Life Update

07:12 - Darlington Cup Race Review

09:17 - Pit Stop Timing and Strategy

14:50 - Late Race Battles

16:16 - Caution and Conspiracy Theories

18:36 - Track Changes and Darlington's Charm

19:39 - NASCAR Next Gen Performance

22:00 - Throwback Weekend Exhaustion

24:38 - Tradition vs. Modernization

27:16 - Throwback Schemes and Nostalgia

35:06 - Kyle Larson's Hydration Collaboration

36:59 - Upcoming Bristol Race

37:19 - Diverse Racing Tracks Discussion

38:20 - PJ1 vs. Resin Debate

39:27 - Tire Wear Concerns

44:03 - Brandon Jones' Victory

49:39 - Tribute to Shige Hattori

51:44 - Formula One Race Recap

1:00:08 - Max Verstappen's unique situation

1:02:57 - Red Bull's performance challenges

1:05:20 - McLaren's pit strategy

1:06:11 - Sim racing insights

1:07:27 - Hacking the sim

1:11:50 - Real-life application of sim techniques

1:13:15 - Finding speed in the sim

1:17:09 - 1999 Spa Incident

1:17:35 - Sim Racing Benefits

1:18:03 - IndyCar Updates

1:18:57 - MotoGP Start Shenanigans Could Be Over?

1:21:39 - Upcoming Race Picks

1:24:31 - Voicemail

1:28:21 - Listener Reviews

1:37:00 - Outro

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