Episode 11: Who’s next in line for Dale Jr. fans to root for, should the No. 88 be retired when Dale Jr. is done, life after Tony Stewart, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[0:45] The Boss, Diana Ross, at the Hollywood Bowl
[2:15] Matt Kenseth wins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
[2:25] After 10 episodes, Tam and Rene both agreed on the same picks and dark horse
[3:04] Observations from New Hampshire
[3:10] Matt Kenseth race winning tactic
[4:17] Tony Stewart comes in 2nd place
[5:28] Smoke Will Rise!
[7:13] Tam’s favorite driver from the moment she fell in love with NASCAR.
[8:35] Smoke’s comeback and retirement
[9:27] Martin Treux Jr. and his endless problems
[10:28] Alex Bowman was doing really well before he crashed out of the race
[11:38] Did Jimmie Johnson finish in the Top 10?
[12:22] Kyle Larson and Chase Elliot watch
[14:40] Kevin Harvick’s comments- what did he mean and who were they directed at?
[16:12] Kyle Busch came back from injuries to win Driver of the Year at the ESPY’s? Is this a popularity
contest?
[17:51] Jeff Gordon’s obvious snub by the ESPY’s
[20:13] Dale Jr. concussion-like symptoms: who can take his place in the #88 if he retires?
[21:52] Alex who? Tam and Rene’s opinion of Alex Bowman driving the #88
[23:53] Who is next in line for Dale Jr. fans to root for if Dale retires because of this concussion. What are the implications for NASCAR?
[25:05] Rick Hendrick does not consider Dale Jr’s injuries to be career threatening
[25:23] The Rainbow Warrior will be the substitute driver in case Dale Jr. cannot drive at Indy
[27:31] Tam’s unlikely wish that Bubba Wallace would end up at Team Hendrick
[28:12] Which Xfinity driver has a big enough personality to drive the #88. Should the #88 be retired
along with Dale Jr. when he’s done?
[29:05] Fan comment of the week: “It’s a lot easier to race up here with guys you trust.” – Tony Stewart
[31:33] Indy predictions: Rene’s first pick is Kevin Harvick. Kyle Busch is his dark horse
[33:16] Indy predictions: Tam goes with Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch for her dark horse
Join Tam and Rene as they give you NASCAR talk for fans by fans. Tam and Rene offer an unapologetic, humorous, and unfiltered perspective on all things NASCAR.
Follow @TurnsNoBrakes / #AllTurnsNoBrakes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and iTunes for news, interviews, photos, videos, and exclusive behind the scenes NASCAR coverage.
