Episode 28: Joey Logano Wins, Matt Kenseth Is Done, Carl Edwards Is On The Verge, Tony Stewart’s Last Ride, and More NASCAR Talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[0:45] Rene is feeling fantastic
[1:25] Rene: America’s Team is back!
[2:17] Oh Tony Romo!
[3:13] Tam: Joey Logano ‘let it ride’ at Phoenix. Congratulations, to the No. 22.
[3:50] Tam is still reeling from Matt Kenseth’s late-race crash that ruined his chance of getting in the final four of The Chase
[5:12] Tam may have picked up a few NASCAR fans at the salon where she watched the last part of the race
[6:46] Matt Kenseth’s accident: Whose fault was it?
[7:01] The race maneuver of Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch that crushed Matt Kenseth’s chance of making the final four
[8:27] Joey Logano and Kyle Busch secure their spot for Homestead
[9:54] The top 10 at Phoenix
[10:40] Who raced to a tenth place finish at Phoenix?
[11:10] Where the other Chase drivers placed at Phoenix
[12:55] The final four for Homestead
[13:05] Was Phoenix a good race?
[14:49] Which team will pick up Alex Bowman?
[16:54] Should Alex Bowman drive the No. 88 if Dale Jr. retires?
[18:15] Dale Jr.’s kind gesture to Bubba Wallace
[20:17] Rene: Bubba Wallace displayed exemplary sportsmanship after being wrecked by Blake Koch
[21:03] Daniel Suarez is leaving his mark on the racetrack
[21:56] Daniel Suarez in the final four of NASCAR’s Xfinity Series
[22:30] NASCAR’s next title sponsor
[23:27] Tom Jensen’s article via Nascar.com; Rene gives his view
[24:20] Is Monster Energy Drink the ideal sponsor to appeal to the younger generation and stir up interest in the sport?
[25:39] Who are the main contenders for the NASCAR title sponsorship? Which sponsor does Tam choose?
[26:44] Happy Harvick: How Kevin Harvick got his nickname
[27:23] NASCAR’s tribute to Tony Stewart; should they have done more?
[28:23] Tony Stewart didn’t want any fanfare. Should NASCAR have done it anyway?
[29:07] Is NASCAR trying to avoid scrutiny and backlash because of Tony Stewart’s ‘troubled’ career over the past few years?
[29:55] Fan comment of the week
[30:19] Is the NASCAR season too long?
[31:15] Fans fire off at Brad Keselowski for his comment
[32:45] Tam: NASCAR fans never run out of things to talk about
[33:33] What reason did Brian Scott give for his early retirement?
[34:00] START YOUR ENGINES! Who will win at Homestead?
[34:38] Homestead predictions: Rene picks Jimmie Johnson to win his seventh championship title or Kyle Busch
[38:05] Homestead predictions: Tam picks Carl Edwards to win his first championship title and Tony Stewart as her dark horse
[38:49] Homestead predictions: Matt Kenseth is Tam’s third pick
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Tags Carl Edwards Jimmie Johnson Joey Logano Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup The Chase Tony Stewart