October 26, 2017 Podcast

NASCAR Podcast: We’re Talking NASCAR Playoffs and Formula 1

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 64, we discuss:

Tam and Rene discuss F1 versus NASCAR, rethinking the current playoff format, Dale Jr.’s love for Milli Vanilli, NASCAR’s latests drama, Matt Kenseth, veteran drivers, and more NASCAR Talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes

SHOW NOTES:

[00:47] Weekend talk
[02:30] Rene’s unique position and why his weekend was nerve-racking
[04:10] Yes, Tam was at the Formula 1 race in Austin
[04:40] What did Tam learn when she visited Shell’s headquarters in Houston?
[05:15] Shell’s innovation partnership with Scuderia Ferrari helps those buying gas at the pump
[05:50] In the pits and labs at the F1 race learning how Shell fuels and lubricants are tested
[07:15] Tam hangs out with a few famous people in the world of motorsports
[08:00] Why didn’t Tam interview Team Penske driver and IndyCar champ Josef Newgarden?
[08:55] Which famous drivers have gone to the Bondurant Driving School?
[09:48] Tam meets Red Bull Team Principle Christian Horner
[11:00] Google has all the answers including who’s married to a Spice Girl
[12:24] What type of gas you put in your car does matter
[12:55] Getting a NASCAR fix at an F1 race
[13:30] How the No. 78 is on another level and raising the bar
[15:40] The Top 10 at Kansas
[17:45] From 12 to 8: Which drivers advanced to the round of 8
[18:40] Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney still alive and kicking butt in the playoffs
[19:50] Our Twitter Chat every Monday at 3PM EST
[20:05] The way it used to be and why people think we should go back to the old playoff format
[20:52] Rene thinks this NASCAR rule is stupid
[22:05] It’s been a minute since Tam has given her veteran driver rant
[23:00] Fans appreciate the young drivers, but have a bond with the older drivers
[23:42] Is NASCAR lacking personality?
[24:20] The dust-up between Erik Jones and Christopher Bell
24:40] Tam is Tony Stewart and Rene is Jimmie Johnson. One’s a lover and the other is a fighter.
[25:30] Weekly Dale Jr. update
[28:00] Dale’s awesome funny tweets about A1 sauce and Milli Vanilli
[29:10] “Blame it on the rain”
[31:41] The Ferrari gifts at the F1 race were incredible
[31:50] Why does anyone like NASCAR over F1 or IndyCar
[32:10] Ferrari’s hospitality suite is on point
[34:45] There is a snottiness about F1 and a hillbillness about NASCAR
[36:35] If you had to pick one motorsport
[37:52] Fan comment of the week
[38:35] Is it time for NASCAR to rethink the playoffs? Should drivers go home after they are eliminated?
[42:05] Martinsville predictions: Rene picks Jimmie Johnson to win and Kyle Busch as his dark horse
[43:10] This week’s history lesson is Martinsville
[45:25] Martinsville predictions: Tam picks Kevin Harvick to win and Jimmie Johnson as her dark horse