Episode 23: Can Jimmie Johnson win his 7th title, Sprint Cup drivers in the Xfinity Chase, who’s watching the Chase, politics, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[1:46] Tam does not pick an outfit one week in advance like most women
[2:03] Lesson for the guys: The way women think
[3:23] Tam’s short visit turned into an all-day affair!
[4:56] Rene’s weekend: A guy’s ultimate fantasy fulfilled; sports, sports, and more sports
[6:01] Congratulations Jimmie Johnson, the #48, for securing that win at Charlotte
[6:40] Tam alternated between the airing of ‘West World’ and the Presidential debate
[7:33] Jimmie Johnson’s win was unexpected
[7:50] Can Jimmie win his seventh championship?
[8:14] Rene still believes that Martin Truex Jr. is the hottest driver in The Chase
[8:39] The Top 10 at Charlotte
[9:26] The top Chase drivers based on point standings
[10:04] The Chase drivers from the round of 12 with disappointing results at Charlotte
[11:40] Chase Elliott lead for 103 laps before his race ended prematurely
[12:21] The wreck: Was it Martin Truex Jr. or Austin Dillon’s fault?
[13:00] Rene’s view on drivers apologizing after wrecking someone in a race
[14:12] Twitter poll: Most fans said it was not Austin Dillon’s fault
[15:05] Kyle Busch says he never received an apology for that 2014 incident at Talladega
[16:08] Kevin Harvick had car problems AGAIN. Rene thought he was going to “blow a gasket,” but he didn’t
[16:36] Harvick needs a win or he’s out
[16:43] Xfinity Series: Bubba drove in by one point
[17:38] To which Sprint Cup driver does Tam liken Bubba’s personality?
[18:15] Tam is an Xfinity fan, but does not have the time to watch the races regularly
[19:17] Should Sprint Cup drivers participate in the Xfinity Series?
[19:37] Tam gives her take on why she thinks it is a bad idea
[20:25] Racing with Sprint Cup drivers enhance the quality and the competitiveness of the race, but does it steal the spotlight from the younger Xfinity drivers?
[21:34] Happy Birthday Dale Jr!
[21:58] The Fantastic Four: Only two are left in The Chase
[22:33] Who is the ‘Young Money,’ according to Denny Hamlin?
[23:36] Kyle Larson has some great sponsorship. He is ‘Young Money’
[24:18] Denny Hamlin is a good fit for Jordan, but who would Tam like to see in some Jordans’
[25:06] Jimmie Johnson’s interview with Omar Amador: Jimmie is “Latino at heart”
[26:47] What are Rene’s favorite Mexican dishes?
[27:24] Tam loves Mexican food. She’s a Bean-o-logist!
[28:37] Tam learned to appreciate the taste of foods from different cultures
[29:46] NASCAR ratings are down. Are fans just not interested, or is there too much competition on TV?
[30:33] Is the ‘good old fashioned racing’ boring to this new generation of fans?
[31:43] NASCAR and NFL share majority of the same fan base
[32:16] What other factors are at play in the lack of interest in racing?
[33:09] The public endorsements of Presidential candidates by NASCAR drivers
[34:37] Fan comment of the week
[35:31] Kasey Kahne’s late surge in the season: Why now?
[36:43] Are Kahne’s efforts just an attempt to secure a new contract?
[37:34] UniFirst eight-year sponsorship of the #5 car
[38:03] Rene hopes that Kasey Kahne’s current performance spills over into next season
[39:00] Austin Dillon’s convenient late-race ‘pit stop:’ Was he trying to manipulate the results?
[40:07] Rene’s thinks it’s only natural that a person would want to help a sibling out
[41:56] Kansas predictions: Rene picks Matt Kenseth and Brad Keselowski
[44:00] Kansas predictions: Tam picks Matt Kenseth and Kevin Harvick as her dark horse
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