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In episode 92, we discuss:
Kyle Busch winning again, how Bubba Wallace escaped a scary crash, Daniel Suarez best NASCAR Cup finish, the outcome of driving in mediocre equipment, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
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[1:24] Rene’s epic throwback weekend
[2:07] Bands paid tribute to Blondie
[2:46] Rene’s history lesson on the song “Rapture”
[3:47] How many words did Tam rap from the lyrics of “Rapture”
[4:33] Tam: “After stage 2, the race always gets good at Pocono”
[5:06] The Top 10 at Pocono
[5:43] Jimmie Johnson finished 17th on his 600th Cup series career start
[6:31 A huge shout-out to Daniel Suarez and the No.19 team from Rene
[7:17] Who would be out if the playoffs started today
[8:05] Daniel Suarez is the first Mexican driver to start on a NASCAR pole
[9:07] Suarez’s second-place finish: A good sign of things to come?
[9:40] Older drivers holding their own despite the hype placed on younger drivers at start of the season
[10:35] Tam “shaken” by Bubba’s accident
[11:25] A terrifying and bone-chilling moment when Bubba didn’t immediately drop his window net
[12:39] Bubba signed to RPM for another two years
[12:57] Tam: “Another two years in mediocre equipment?”
[13:27] Will RPM upgrade its equipment in the near future?
[14:11] How Kasey Kahne must be feeling in his current ride
[15:28] Hindered by inferior equipment: How some drivers probably feel
[16:08] Kingsford Pellets: More heat on the grill and more flavor in your food
[16:42] Why NASCAR COO Steve Phelps said people are too focused on the negative
[17:46] The departure of old sponsors and onboarding of new sponsors
[19:23] Brian France reiterates commitment to NASCAR
[20:28] Being compared to Tony Stewart: What Joe Gibbs said about Kyle Busch
[22:20] You’re all invited!: @Turnsnobrakes digital BBQ with Kingsford Pellets on Wednesday
[23:13] Tune in to our digital BBQ on Twitter — #KingsfordPettlets
[24:03] The product that condiment fans are outraged and (maybe) curious about
[24:21] Rene gives the mayonnaise ice cream two thumbs down
[26:19] #TamsRant: How Tam likes her food
[27:07] Fans respond to the mayonnaise ice cream challenge with memes
[28:28] One fan thinks it’s worth a try
[29:09] Watkins Glen predictions: Rene picks Brad Keselowski to win
[29:17] Watkins Glen predictions: Rene’s alternate pick is Denny Hamlin
[31:07] Watkins Glen predictions: Tam picks Kyle Busch to win
[31:16] Watkins Glen predictions: Tam’s alternate pick is Kurt Busch
[31:32] Subscribe to @Turnsnobrakes and send us your picks. See you at the BBQ!
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Articles discussed in this episode:
NASCAR COO Phelps says sport needs to end focus on negative – Charlotte Observer
Wallace: Pocono crash “scared the hell out of me” – Motorsports
Jie Gibbs Compares Similarities, Differences Between Bush, Stewart – NASCAR.com
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