March 8, 2018 Podcast

NASCAR Podcast: Domination, Woes, and Getting Old

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 72, we discuss:

Kevin Harvick’ domination, why Jimmie Johnson still has woes, how Kyle Busch didn’t sweep, owners getting old, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes

[0:42] What it’s like to get a Hot Pass at a NASCAR race
[2:03] Tam’s SnapChat takeover for TheDrive.com at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
[3:40] Hot topics on this week’s podcast
[4:04] Three weeks in: “It’s still not NASCAR without a Dale Jr. story.”
[5:03] The Top 10 at Las Vegas
[6:28] Another Top-10 finish for the No.10
[8:16] The odds of a driver winning a NASCAR championship after winning on the West Coast
[9:20] Kyle Busch not jumping to conclusions, says “It’s too early”
[11:03] Looking back: Martin Truex Jr.’s achievements for last season
[12:00] What Rene likes about Kyle Busch
[12:40] Rene covered the press conference for the Canelo-GGG fight. Shoutout to Chivas Regal US and the staff!
[13:42] Why Tam sticks to Piña coladas and guacamole when in Mexico
[14:33] Kyle Busch’s competitiveness
[16:08] The camaraderie among NASCAR drivers
[17:50] Jimmie Johnson finishes a race
[18:28] Pre-race inspection problems for the No. 48
[19:40] Why so many inspections?
[20:24] The mystery of the rear window
[21:19] Rene’s take on the Kevin Harvick rear window situation
[22:37] How the debate of the infarction started
[22:55] Do organizations impose harsher penalties on individuals who are more outspoken?
[24:37] Did the defect on the rear window give the No.4 car an aerodynamic advantage?
[25:10] Tony Stewart FaceTime’s Keelan Harvick
[26:06] Brent Dewar pushing to strengthen NASCAR’s brand
[27:36] Shoutout to NASCAR Diversity!
[28:19] Prominent figures in NASCAR that are always at the track
[29:47] NASCAR’s aging owners
[30:17] Will Dale Jr. become a Cup car owner?
[32:20] Will Jimmie continue to be active in NASCAR when he retires? Tam shares her opinion
[33:45] Fan comment of the week
[34:17] Is NASCAR attractive to potential investors?
[35:09] Fan thinks the Busch brothers will own a Cup team
[36:18] Will there be a return of Kevin Harvick Incorporated?
[37:58] Jimmie Johnson’s Tweet
[38:24] Phoenix predictions: Rene picks Kyle Busch to win
[40:39] Phoenix predictions: Tam picks Kevin Harvick to win
[42:10] Phoenix predictions: Rene’s alternate pick is Kyle Larson
[42:37] Phoenix predictions: Tam’s alternate pick is Kyle Larson
[42:44] What’s your prediction? Let us know. We would love to hear from you!