The SuperSpeedway Podcast

Cup:  YellaWood 500

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. plays spoiler

Daniel Suarez’s bonehead move

Blaney wrecks at the end of stage 2

More fuel saving

The Biggest one — The largest wreck in NASCAR Cup Series history involves 28 cars

NASCAR’s DVP policy changes?

Stenhouse’s car illegal? 

Caution without movement?

Photo finish, but only the third closest margin of victory this season

Xfinity: United Rentals 250

Sammy Smith from the basement to the penthouse with win to move onto the next round

Allgaier in a hole

Trucks: Love’s RV Stop 225

Grant Enfinger moves onto the final four with victory

23Xi and Front Row Motorsports file antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR

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NASCAR Cup Series: Bank of America Roval 400, Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, NBC

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Drive for the Cure 250 Presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC, Saturday at 4 p.m., CW

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: OFF

Track has been updated since last time we were there

Front chicane is tighter

Completely new section coming from the infield into NASCAR turn 1

Cup Picks

Eric: Shane Van Gisbergen

James: Tyler Reddick

Where can we be found on social media?

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Eric @TSuperspeedway on X

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Cup:  Hollywood Casino 400

KFB Spins and Melon Man Wins.

Ross holds off a late charge from Byron

Kyle Busch, who done it? 

Chris Bell and Tyler Reddick miss out on many point-earning opportunities.

Justin Haley wrecks

Xfinity: Kansas Lottery 300

Aric Almirola wins again

Allgaier blows another one

Cole Custer mad at Chandler Smith

Riley Herbst mad at Austin Hill

Trucks: Kubota Tractor 200

Corey Heim wins

Daniel Dye/Ben Rhodes fall out of playoffs

NASCAR says they will look at rule that eliminated Josh Berry in Kansas

https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/nascar-to-examine-rule-in-offseason-that-eliminated-josh-berry-after-kansas-incident

‘Full Speed’ to return to Netflix for second season

https://www.jayski.com/2024/09/30/full-speed-to-return-to-netflix-for-second-season/

Many teams and former drivers assisting with Hurricane relief.

Ty Dillon racing the 10 (31) for Kaulig 

Aero changes coming for Talladega

https://www.jayski.com/2024/10/01/nascar-implementing-aerodynamic-changes-to-cup-cars-for-talladega/

Bubba and Amanda Wallace are having a child

https://www.jayski.com/2024/10/01/congratulations-to-bubba-and-amanda-wallace-2/

FedEx to Exit JGR?

https://www.newsweek.com/sports/racing/denny-hamlin-speaks-out-major-joe-gibbs-racing-sponsor-exit-rumors-emerge-1961714 

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NASCAR Cup Series: YellaWood 500: Sunday, October 6, 2:00pm/et

NASCAR Xfinity Series: United Rentals 250: Saturday, October 5, 4:00pm/et

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Love’s RV Stop 225: Friday, October 4, 4:30pm/et

Cup Picks

James: Ryan Blaney

Eric: Joey Logano

Where can we be found on social media?

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Cup:  Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Kyle Larson dominates

Did anything else happen?

Out of the playoffs: Gibbs, Keselowski, Truex and Burton

Gibbs/Truex pit road speeding penalties

Xfinity: Food City 300

Cole Custer wins the race and the regular season championship

Justin Allgaier gives another one away

Sheldon Creed finishes second AGAIN

Dale Jr. runs his “last” race (until his next one)

Trucks: UNOH 200

Layne Riggs wins second in a row, doesn’t throw his shoulder out of socket this time

Connor Zilisch wins the pole

Justin Haley and Corey LaJoie swap rides THIS WEEK

Haley will be in the 7 next year

LaJoie not guaranteed anything for next season yet, but COULD stay in the 51

Geico is leaving as a NASCAR premier sponsor after this season. No more Geico Restart Zone.

Bubba Wallace signs multi-year extension with 23Xi

Nick Sanchez will drive for Big Machine Racing next year, replacing the retiring Parker Kligerman

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Kyle Crump won

NASCAR Cup Series: Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN Bet, Sunday, 3 p.m. ET

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Kansas Lottery 300, Saturday, 4 p.m. ET

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Kubota Tractor 200, Friday, 8:30 p.m. ET

Cup Picks

Eric: Corey LaJoie

James: Justin Haley

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Cup:  Go Bowling at the Glen

Buescher and SVG battle in a great final lap.

Chris gets his sticker 

1st Playoff race ever with no playoff drivers in the top 5

Blaney lap 1 crash - DVP issues?

Hamlin does Hamlin

Byron tries to escape the track with Brad

Brad pit issues

Larson pit issues

Bell and Reddick Spin

Many playoff drivers have issues all day

Are we sick of hearing about tire fall off forever? 

Xfinity: Mission 200

Connor Zilisch wastes no time.

Also wins ARCA

Almost gives it away by skipping the inner loop

Carnage in the final laps

Ty Norris leaves Trackhouse. May be heading to Kaulig.

https://x.com/Jordan_Bianchi/status/1836132677109583997 

Ty Dillon to replace Daniel Hemric at Kaulig?

https://www.jayski.com/2024/09/12/ty-dillon-returning-to-cup-with-kaulig-racing/

Softer tire for Martinsville

Right side will be the option tire from North Wilkesboro and Richmond

Left side even softer

https://www.jayski.com/2024/09/14/goodyear-to-use-softer-tire-at-martinsville/

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Billy VanMeter won the Love’s Travel Centers 150 at Owosso Speedway last Wednesday

Casey Roderick won the Glass City 200 for the ASA series Saturday night. 

Matt Tifft and Bryan Glaze, a member of VanMeter’s team, got into an altercation after the race. 

Tifft fined $250, 25 points and placed on probation

Glaze has been suspended indefinitely

VanMeter’s team was fined $2,000, 25 points and has been placed on probation.

The JEGS/CRA All Star Tour have the Owosso Nationals Sunday at Owosso Speedway. Racing starts at 2 p.m.

The Reveal the Hammer Late Model Tour is racing Saturday at the Owosso Nationals. Races start at 4:50 p.m.

Owosso is also running practice and heats on Friday with racing at 7 p.m.

NASCAR Cup Series: Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Saturday, September 21, 7:30 pm/et

Tires?

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Food City 200,, Friday, September 20, 7:30 pm/et

Dale Jr. is racing, maybe his last Xfinity Series start

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: UNOH 200, Thursday, September 19, 8:00 pm/et

Cup Picks

James: Brad Keselowski

Eric: Chris Buescher

Where can we be found on social media?

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Cup:  Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart

Joey Logano wins, moves onto Round of 12

Larson’s wild ride

Truex flounder continues

Big points day for Cindric

Hamlin’s strategy is terrible

Walmart sign disrupts finish

Points Standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/

Xfinity: Focused Health 250

Austin Hill, can this guy LOSE at Atlanta?

Allgaier throws another one away

Chandler Smith unhappy with lack of push from Corey Heim

Points Standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-xfinity-series/

Unchartered territory

All teams sign charter agreement except 23Xi and Front Row

Some claim they were told sign by midnight or lose your charters

Brad says terms aren’t perfect for either side, and that’s how negotiations work

What is the end game?

Alex Bowman in the hot seat? 

Larson to run 2025 Indy 500

Will race the Coca-Cola 600 if there are weather issues this time

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Bobby Pierce wins World 100 at Eldora

The UARA National Tour is at Owosso Speedway tomorrow night. Erik Jones and Bubba Pollard will be there. 

NASCAR Cup Series: Go Bowling at the Glen, Sunday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. ET

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Mission 200 at the Glen, Saturday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. ET

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Off

Cup Picks

Eric: Christopher Bell

James: Tyler Reddick

Where can we be found on social media?

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Cup:  Southern 500

Chase Briscoe outduels both Kyles to get a win and lock into the playoffs

Chris Buescher, Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain, Kyle Busch miss playoffs

Tyler Reddick, sick, wins regular season championship

Larson dominates, but doesn’t win (common theme for the Southern 500)

Xfinity: Sport Clips Haircuts Help a Hero 200

Sheldon Creed loses another one

Chris Bell gets the victory

One big gamble:

Eric: Kyle Larson wins the Indianapolis 500 and Coca Cola 600 in the same day

James: Erik Jones makes final 8

Team to watch:

James: Legacy Motor Club

Eric: Spire Motorsports

Pick 2 drivers that made the playoffs last year who won’t make it in 2024. Can’t say Harvick.

Eric: McDowell and Stenhouse

James: McDowell and Stenhouse

Pick 2 new playoff drivers

James: Erik Jones, Ty Gibbs

Eric: Corey LaJoie, Ty Gibbs

Who will be the first driver to win their first race this season?

Eric: Ty Gibbs

James: Josh Berry

What will be the best race?

James: Spring Bristol

Eric: Coca Cola 600

What will be the worst race?

Eric: Watkins Glen

James: Spring Martinsville

Who will be our final 4?

James: Larson, Byron, Bell, Keselowski

Eric: Larson, Bell, Byron, Logano

Who will be our 2024 Champion?

Eric: Byron

James: Byron

2025 schedule released

Mexico City for Cup/Xfinity

Rockingham for Xfinity and Trucks

Trucks replace Xfinity at Michigan

Trucks will race at Lime Rock Park

Brandon Jones buys another ride at JGR

Charter Negotiations going well? 

Denny’s partner was wearing a shirt on pit road saying not to ask him about his charter

Denny implies on his podcast that part of the new ask is not to say anything bad about NASCAR.

Stern thinks they’re close

https://www.jayski.com/2024/09/03/is-a-charter-agreement-imminent/

Jeff and Jordan announced TNT has a new NASCAR show

Will feature Shannon Spake, Steve Letarte, Mamba Smith, Jordan Bianchi and a rotating driver (KFB to start)

https://www.reddit.com/r/NASCAR/comments/1f77rs6/the_teardown_tnt_sports_doing_an_inside_nascar/

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Ryan Millington won the Cook Out 225 CARS Tour Late Model Stock race at Florence Speedway, while Spencer Davis got his first Pro Late Model win.

Both Keelen Harvick and Brexton Busch earned wins in their classes at Florence

The CARS Tour heads to South Boston Speedway in Virginia Sept. 14.

NASCAR Cup Series: Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, Sunday, Sept. 8, 3 p.m. — USA

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Focused Health 250, Saturday, Sept. 7, 3 p.m. — USA

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Off

Cup Picks

James: William Byron

Eric: KFB

Where can we be found on social media?

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Cup:  Coke Zero Sugar 400

Harrison Burton lives his dream and steals it from KFB

SHOULD Burton be in the playoffs?

Jeff Burton gets his Ned Jarrett moment.

Wood Brothers 100th Win

Parker Retzlaff, driving for an RCR-affiliated team, pushed another car past an RCR car for the win. 

Right decision?

Did Brad blow it or did Cindric just not go?

Playoffs get yet another shake-up

We got flips (4 and 34)

Leigh Diffey was worth the wait.

Xfinity: Wawa 250 presented by Coca-Cola

Ryan. Truex. Jr.

Is it time for a full time ride for Truex?

An early crash shakes up the evening

Trucks: LiUNA 175 at the Milwaukee Mile

Layne Riggs gets a win and throws out his shoulder 

Shane VanGisbergen to drive 88 for Trackhouse full time in Cup for 2025

Zane Smith gets the ax

Trackhouse secures third charter 

Makes sense why Connor Zilisch is racing the 88 in Xfinity next year

Austin Dillon loses Richmond appeals and needs to win Darlington to make the playoffs.

Nascar will race in Mexico in 2025

https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/nascar-cup-xfinity-series-to-race-at-mexico-city-road-course-in-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawE60uJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRb-4iG2cEaJwmUg5RDqpD1czLV7HE067aoLvNLHsn2TAqmTBpI7kH9ylw_aem_SDlw6QLJB1hrllE2eecHZQ 

NASCAR interested in San Diego for future street race

https://www.jayski.com/2024/08/25/nascar-interested-in-san-diego-for-future-street-race/

Full 2025 Cup Schedule per Jeff Gluck

Feb. 2 Bowman Gray Stadium (Clash)

Feb. 16 Daytona

Feb. 23 Atlanta

March 2 Austin

March 9 Phoenix

March 16 Las Vegas

March 23 Homestead

March 30 Martinsville

April 6 Darlington

April 13 Bristol

April 27 Talladega

May 4 Texas

May 11 Kansas

May 18 North Wilkesboro (All-Star)

May 25 Charlotte

June 1 Nashville

June 8 Michigan

June 15 Mexico City

June 22 Pocono

June 28 Atlanta

July 6 Chicago Street Race

July 13 Sonoma

July 20 Dover

July 27 Indianapolis

Aug. 3 Iowa

Aug. 10 Watkins Glen

Aug. 16 Richmond

Aug. 23 Daytona

Aug. 31 Darlington

Sept. 7 Gateway

Sept. 13 Bristol

Sept. 21 New Hampshire

Sept. 28 Kansas

Oct. 5 Charlotte (Roval)

Oct. 12 Las Vegas

Oct. 19 Talladega

Oct. 26 Martinsville

Nov. 2 Phoenix

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NASCAR Cup Series: Cookout Southern 500 from Darlington, Sunday, September 1, 7:30pm/et

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Sport Clips Haircuts Help a Hero 200, Saturday, August 31, 3:30pm/et on USA

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: UNOH 200 at Bristol, Thursday, September 19, 8:00pm/et

Cup Picks

Eric:Tyler Reddick

James: Ty Gibbs

Where can we be found on social media?

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Cup: FireKeepers Casino 400

Tyler Reddick gets the win

Race postponed to Monday after 51 laps

Start times??? UGH.

Larson spins and takes out strong contenders in Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell.

Corey LaJoie flips

Martin Truex Jr. Caution

Xfinity: Cabo Wabo 250

Justin Allgaier wins

Sheldon Creed with ANOTHER second (11 so far)

Dear NASCAR, Michigan is not a super speedway. Stop trying to make it one.

It didn’t race like a super speedway, but it sure wrecked like one

Three wrecks at the end of the backstraight

Kyle Sieg goes for wild ride at the end

NASCAR stopped the race with two-laps to go due to rain and dried the track to have an overtime finish. Result was the driver who was leading still won, and a car flipped. Right decision?

RCR is appealing Austin Dillon’s penalty from Richmond this week.

Haas Factory team announces Xfinity Lineup for 2025

Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer

Joe Custer says batting 100% in Xfinity drivers moving to Cup, so Riley Herbst confirmed to Cup?

Joe Custer also said nothing to announce with regard to charters — could they keep more than one charter for next year?

Ben Kennedy announces the 2025 Clash will be held at Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 2, 2025. 

Leigh Diffey officially taking over the NASCAR Cup Series broadcast starting this weekend in Daytona. 

Rick Allen will call the Xfinity races for the rest of this season and next year on the CW

Did we get a sneak preview of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule??

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NASCAR Cup Series: Coke Zero Sugar 400 from Daytona, Saturday. 7:30 p.m. EDT on NBC

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Wawa 250 presented by Coca-Cola, Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT on USA

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: LiUNA 175 at the Milwaukee Mile, Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT, on FS1

Cup Picks

James: Bubba Wallace

Eric: Kyle Busch

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Cup: Cookout 400

Austin Dillon gets the win

That finish

Thoughts on Stenhouse/Preece to bring out the caution in the first place?

Option tire — did it work? 

Trucks: Clean Harbors 250

Ty Majeski makes it two in a row

Playoff drivers lock in

Corey LaJoie is out at Spire Motorsports

https://t.co/M73upSC2Az

Juan Pablo Montoya will race for 23Xi at Watkins Glen in the 50 car

https://t.co/7Fa1lF5Zax

Adam Stevens injures himself during the break

https://t.co/92EN3B9bi1

Bristol Motor Speedway will host an MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves next season

https://t.co/n5qVeIjrRw

Connor Zilich will drive the 88 full time in the Xfinity Series for JRM next season

https://t.co/2P8fd65BLz

NASCAR has given teams freedom on ovals with wet-weather tires

https://t.co/uJBqSLMVI0

Daniel Suarez signs an extension at Trackhouse

https://t.co/QPBuiDwpRP

Erik Jones signs multi-year extension with Legacy Motor Club

https://t.co/DjKIb2xXzt

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NASCAR Cup Series: Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, 2:30 p.m. EDT

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Cabo Wabo 250 at MIS, 3:30 p.m. EDT

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: OFF

Cup Picks

Eric: Bubba Wallace

James: Brad Keselowski

Where can we be found on social media?

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Cup: Brickyard 400

Larson gets his revenge

Controversies galore! 

Should NASCAR have put out the caution before Larson took the white flag?

Should NASCAR have re-racked the field when Brad pulled off to pit?

Should NASCAR be nicer to Chase Elliott?

https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/nascar-explains-brickyard-400-calls-that-impacted-ryan-blaney-chase-elliott

Kyle Busch goes on Pat McAfee Show and calls Corey LaJoie a liar

MTJ mad at Ross Chastain

William Byron mad at Chase Briscoe 

What about Ryan Preece, though?

Blaney mad at Carson Hocevar

Bubba Wallace gains points, wins stage

Kyle Busch continues to suck

Teardown discussion — Who are the locks, if any, for the final four at this point?

Xfinity: Pennzoil 250

Riley Herbst beats teammate Cole Custer for win

Denny Hamlin, who is expected to hire Herbst to drive for 23Xi next year, tweets “Impressive” following the win. Hmmm.

Trucks: TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park 

Ty Majeski comes from the back to win second IRP in a row

Corey Heim unhappy with Christian Eckes

Eric was there!!!

Custer moves up to the 41 in 2025

Haas talking to Deegan

Haas has offered Xfinity contract to Riley Herbst as well. 

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Kyle Steckly won the  Red Bud 400 at Anderson Speedway Saturday night. 

Blake Childers qualified on the pole for the Reveal the Hammer late models at Owosso Speedway Saturday night, then drew a 16 for the invert, so had to start 16th. He then passed Kyle Crump with 15 laps to go and led to the finish to take the win. 

The JEGS/CRA All Star Tour is in action this Friday night at Toledo Speedway for the HB Concerts Promenade Pavilion 100. 

NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400, Sunday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m. EDT

NASCAR Xfinity Series: OFF (Next race, Michigan, Aug. 17)

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Clean Harbors 250, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. EDT

Cup Picks

James: Bubba Wallace

Eric: Denny Hamlin

Where can we be found on social media?

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