May 15, 2018 Podcast

NASCAR Podcast: Any Competition?

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.

In episode 81, we discuss:

Kevin Harvick for the win again, that NASCAR driver said what, where is the competition, the hate for Ford is real, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes

[:42] Rene’s in Portland and enjoying it
[3:03] Tam’s weekend was what it was… low-key
[3:42] Tam got a new car, but the same car with a powerful engine
[5:58] The top 10 from Kansas Speedway
[7:30] Was the race at Kansas a snooze fest until the last 20 laps?
[9:08] This driver messed with Larson and got got
[9:29] Chase Elliott was feisty
[9:52] Which drivers would Elliott think twice about confronting?
[11:20] William Byron’s fiery accident was reminiscent of Aric Almirola’s accident last year
[11:45] Which driver used the word “Ho-Hum?”
[12:51] Almirola must listen to the podcast
[14:45] Kevin Harvick is “on it” and on another level
[16:43] Martin Truex Jr. had something to say about the Ford’s
[18:59] Does Ford have an “unfair” advantage?
[19:40] Joey Logano said he is still chasing a car faster than him
[20:40] Are NASCAR’s constant penalties becoming too much for fans?
[23:09] What did Harvick say about the sale of NASCAR?
[25:37] Harvick doesn’t understand why NASCAR has so many offices
[27:19] Who will be the next Dale Jr. according to Harvick?
[28:21] Which driver has all the potential to become NASCAR’s most popular driver?
[29:03] Is Elliott still the heir apparent?
[30:24] Which driver is NASCAR pushing to be “The Man?”
[30:56] What’s up with Bubba Wallace?
[31:24] Is competition an issue for NASCAR?
[31:55] People hate a winner
[32:20] The more Truex Jr. won last season, the more fans hated on him
[33:10] Are people tired of seeing Harvick win already?
[35:01] Twitter users @Sam_Morris_23 and @Bill_Steiie3 exchanged tweets about “natural cautions”
[36:04] Do stages cause fewer cautions and actions?
[37:09] Predictions: Rene picks Harvick to win the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
[37:28] Predictions: Rene’s alternative pick to win the NASCAR All-Star Race is Kyle Busch
[38:07] History lesson: The first All-Star race
[40:05] Predictions: Tam picks Harvick to win the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
[40:11] Predictions: Tam’s alternative pick to win the NASCAR All-Star Race is Kyle Larson

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