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April 05, 2023Kyle Larson finally gets his win in Richmond (Updated with correct audio)
Race Discussion:
Byron dominates but gets spun late.

Larson cleans up as luck finally goes his way.

Denny wrecks JJ Yeley.
Says on podcast he screwed up. Had nothing to gain by wrecking him intentionally
Xfinity
Chandler Smith gets first career Xfinity Series victory
Trucks
Nick Sanchez dominates, but Carson Hocevar FINALLY gets his first Truck Series victory
News Discussion:
Hendrick loses/wins the appeal. Fines and suspension stay but they get their points back.

Kaulig’s appeal will be heard Thursday.

Suarez avoids suspension for COTA. $50,000 fine

Hamlin’s appeal is Thursday.
Bristol Dirt Picks:
Eric: Joey Logano
James: Chase Briscoe
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
Eric:

James:
Black Flags
Eric:

James:
Close show
Where can we be found on social media?

James @jameskuch on Twitter

Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway
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Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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1 hr 9 min
March 29, 2023Reddick dodges the bumper cars for win at Circuit of the Americas
Race Discussion:
Reddick dominates COTA, holds on through multiple restarts to claim victory

Kurt Busch got choked up on the broadcast

No stage breaks - What did we think?

End of the race became a demolition derby
Thoughts?

Solutions?

Does Daniel Suarez get penalized?
Xfinity
AJ Allmendinger does his thing, outduels everyone
Trucks
Zane Smith gets the win

Kyle Busch overrules crew chief, throws away a win
News Discussion:
Joey will drive for ThorSport at Bristol Dirt.
Richmond Picks:
Eric: Denny Hamlin
James: Kyle Larson
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
Eric:

James:
Black Flags
Eric:

James:
Close show
Where can we be found on social media?

James @jameskuch on Twitter

Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway
For more of the podcast:
Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Anchor.

Subscribe for new episodes each week.

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1 hr 1 min
March 22, 2023271 — Josh Williams parks it at Atlanta, Logano ends Chevy streak
Joey Logano took the win after a dominating performance at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday. We talk about the race, Josh Williams parking it on the front stretch in the Xfinity race and all the wrecking on Saturday.

Race Discussion:
Joey Logano breaks the Chevy stranglehold to win on a last-lap pass, stealing the win from Brad Keselowski
Logano dominates.

Chastain wrecks Harvick
Xfinity
Austin Hill FTW.

Josh Williams decides to become famous
NASCAR suspends him for another week

This race was a wreckfest - 67 of 163 laps were run under caution.
The second caution, per Fox, lasted more than 20 minutes
Trucks
Christian Eckes beats Nick Sanchez to take the win
News Discussion:
Denny Hamlin fined $50,000 and 25 owner and drivers points
Originally said he would not appeal, now says he will

Hendrick Motorsports’ four teams and #31 of Kaulig fined $100,000 each, 100 owner and driver points (except for Chase Elliott) and 10 playoff points.
Hendrick (Jeff Gordon) says parts do not fit properly

Team will appeal

Harvick will run the 29 in the All-Star Race

Per Bob: NASCAR has gone back to the 2022 length of the restart zone. Drivers said it didn’t help like they thought it would.
COTA Picks:
Eric:
James:
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
Eric:

James:
Black Flags
Eric:

James:
Close show
Where can we be found on social media?

James @jameskuch on Twitter

Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway
For more of the podcast:
Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Subscribe for new episodes each week.

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1 hr 10 min
March 15, 2023270 — Byron steals another one at Phoenix
NASCAR finished up its West Coast Swing this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, where William Byron earned his second win in a row and second win this season by holding off teammate Kyle Larson in an overtime finish.
Race Discussion:
William Byron wins overtime shootout, fending off Kyle Larson for the win… again.
Also Blaney and Reddick

The James Reverse Jinx might be working for Bill.

Harvick had it in the bag until the late caution for Burton.
Second week in a row with a quick flag. Any issue with it?

Hamlin takes Ross “with me”

Racing was better?
Xfinity
Sam Smith dominates after Allgier crashes out
Really nice run for Ryan Truex

News Discussion:
Hendrick news coming.

NASCAR expecting 50,000 people per day for Chicago race
https://www.jayski.com/2023/03/13/nascar-expecting-50000-people-per-day-for-chicago-race/

COTA looks stacked
Jenson Button, Kimi, Jordan Taylor and a GOAT will all compete.

NASCAR’s Choose Rule now includes road courses
All races now include the choose rule

Atlanta Picks:
Cup:
Eric:
James:
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
Eric:

James:
Black Flags
Eric:

James:
Close show
Where can we be found on social media?

James @jameskuch on Twitter

Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway
For more of the podcast:
Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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1 hr 13 min
March 08, 2023269 — William Byron steals a win he earned at Vegas
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Las Vegas Sunday, and William Byron beat teammate Kyle Larson to take the checkered flag.
Race Discussion:
William Byron wins overtime shootout, fending off Kyle Larson for the win.

Chase Elliott out with leg injury
Josh Berry filled in at Vegas

Berry will continue to drive on ovals

Jordan Taylor will drive at COTA

Austin Hill spoils the Kaulig party, passing Chandler Smith with one to go to win the Xfinity race
Kyle Busch was human!

Kyle Busch gets the first leg of the sweep with victory in Truck Series race
First win for KBM with Chevrolet

News Discussion:
Ross Chastain wants to play in IndyCar too
https://www.jayski.com/2023/03/05/ross-chastain-would-like-to-consider-indycar-one-day/

Martinsville Speedway is taking out about 20 feet of wall to preserve it
Will be at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a bit if it will fit

https://twitter.com/caramariecooper/status/1633183559618899969

Carson Hocevar will run six races in Xfinity this season for Spire Motorsports (77)
First race will be at Dover

https://twitter.com/SpireMotorsport/status/1633256271687323648

Kyle Petty says “Ryan Blaney is the new Kasey Kahne. Potential unfulfilled. Everybody wants to talk about what he can do, but he never does anything.”
https://twitter.com/danielmcfadin/status/1632833878497939464

Phoenix Picks:
Cup:
Eric: Aric Almirola
James: Kevin Harvick
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
Eric:

James:
Black Flags
Eric:

James:
Close show
Where can we be found on social media?

James @jameskuch on Twitter

Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway
For more of the podcast:
Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

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Subscribe for new episodes each week.

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57 min
March 03, 2023268 — Rowdy is back, Kyle Busch gets RCR win at final California race
It only took two points-paying events for Kyle Busch to bring his new team at Richard Childress Racing to Victory Lane, as Busch took the win in the final race at the 2-mile version of Auto Club Speedway. We discuss the race, news of the week and much more, including what to expect for the 4 car at SHR next year with Kevin Harvick leaving.
Race Discussion:
Rowdy, KFB, Whatever you call him… Is back.

What does this win mean for Kyle and his legacy right now?
Kyle broke Richard Petty’s record with at least one win in 19 consecutive seasons

Busch brothers combined 96 wins most all-time passing the Allisons

Trackhouse looked good again, Hendrick had speed, RFK a surprise?
Spire/LaJoie with a really nice day

The track was racy all-day

John Hunter Nemecheck wins the final NASCAR race at the current configuration of Auto Club Speedway
News Discussion:
We learned the fate of the Auto Club property late last week:
NASCAR sold half a billion dollars of the land but held onto 96 acres

Per Jenna Fryer and the AP, Larson’s Indy 500 deal is for 2 years (2024 and 2025)

NASCAR announces new short track/road course aero package
Shorter spoiler, changes under the car

About a 30% reduction in downforce

https://www.jayski.com/2023/02/28/nascar-announces-new-rules-package-for-ovals-and-road-courses/

Ross Chastain is the favorite to earn the Anheuser-Busch sponsorship after Harvick retires
What happens to the #4 car next season?

Vegas Picks:
Cup:
Eric: Kyle Busch
James: Alex Bowman
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
Eric:

James:
Black Flags
Eric:

James:
Close show
Where can we be found on social media?

James @jameskuch on Twitter

Eric @TSuperspeedway on Twitter

Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSuperSpeedway
For more of the podcast:
Website address: www.thesuperspeedway.com

Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Anchor.

Subscribe for new episodes each week.

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1 hr 12 min
February 21, 2023 Episode 267 — Ricky Stenhouse is the latest Daytona 500 champion
The NASCAR season officially got underway and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. kicked it off with a trip to the playoffs and a Daytona 500 victory, edging out Joey Logano after a last-lap wreck at the end of the longest Daytona 500 in history. The NASCAR Xfinity Series was also in action with Austin Hill winning his second February Daytona race in a row in a photo finish after a last-lap incident that saw Sam Mayer flip on the backstretch. Zane Smith got the win in a rain-shortened Craftsman Truck Series race. We're here to break down the entire weekend, and news of the week, including Richard Petty being unhappy with Jimmie Johnson's decisions at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, Travis Pastrana finishing 11th in the Daytona 500, and Kyle Busch coming up just short yet again. Show notes at www.thesuperspeedway.com.
1 hr 2 min
February 17, 2023 266-Daytona 500 and Season Predictions
The 2023 season is officially here. We make our annual season predictions, and then make our picks for the winner of the 2023 Daytona 500. Show notes at www.thesuperspeedway.com. To leave us an audio message, visit www.anchor.fm/thesuperspeedway.
58 min
February 07, 2023 265 — Truex wins a wild Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum w/guest Green Eggs and Hamlin
NASCAR kicked off its 2023 season with the second annual Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum where Martin Truex Jr. took home a victory after going winless in 2022. We're here to discuss all the moments from Sunday night's race and the news of the week. We are also joined by a special guest, Taylor aka Green Eggs and Hamlin from The SuperSpeedway's Fantasy League. Show notes at www.thesuperspeedway.com.
1 hr 20 min
January 31, 2023 264 — Season premiere as we preview the Busch Light Clash
The 2023 NASCAR season is here. We preview the 2023 Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum. We also talk discuss some of the latest NASCAR news and whether Jimmie Johnson risks tarnishing his reputation by returning to the Cup Series part time this year. Show notes at www.thesuperspeedway.com.
1 hr 5 min

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