November 23, 2017 Podcast

NASCAR Podcast: The Finale At Homestead-Miami

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 68, we discuss:

It’s over! Dale Jr. says farewell, Matt Kenseth’s last ride, Danica is done, Martin Truex Jr. puts an end to everyone’s championship hopes, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes

[1:23] Tam was in Miami for the Ford Championship Weekend
[1:41] Shoutout to Ford for providing Tam’s ride for the weekend— the new Ford Edge
[2:07] The new Ford Edge turned heads at Homestead-Miami. Tam gives it her stamp of approval
[3:05] Bittersweet sporting moments on Sunday for Rene
[5:39] Homestead-Miami: The final race of the season
[5:52] The No. 78, Martin Truex Jr. captured the championship title after dominating much of the season
[7:11] Other drivers that could have won the Homestead-Miami race
[9:11] Brad Keselowski vents after the race
[10:13] The Top 10 at Homestead-Miami
[10:51] Notable drivers who finished outside of the top-20
[11:29] The downside of Tam’s on-track experience versus radio or TV
[13:35] A premature finish for Danica Patrick and Kasey Kahne
[14:46] Will there be a “Big One” at the Daytona 500 and can Danica escape from it?
[16:38] The stories behind the departure of veteran drivers
[18:18] The evaporation of “star-power” in NASCAR
[19:35] Tam believes more retirement will follow in 2018
[20:09] Rising star: William Byron, Rookie, Xfinity Series Champion
[21:04] Christopher Bell wins Truck Series Championship
[21:50] Eric Jones is Cup Series Rookie of the Year
[23:25] Erik Jones’ rookie season stats
[24:12] The Top Manufacturer and Top Team of 2017
[25:20] A disappointing season for Joey Logano
[27:09] Is Aric Almirola a good match for the No. 10 car?
[28:03] The crowd at the end of the grid at Homestead-Miami: Who’s there?
[30:30] Tam: “The changing of the guard happened.”
[30:57] A crop of new stars entering NASCAR
[32:53] Does any of the young drivers possess the “It” factor?
[34:32] Rene has high expectations for a certain driver next season
[35:00] Drivers with the flair to become big personalities in NASCAR
[36:36] Ratings down for Homestead-Miami
[37:17] Martin Truex Jr.’s emotional interview
[39:01] Carl Edward may return—but to which track to Tam’s dismay?
[41:28] Tam’s takeaways from Homestead-Miami
[44:15] Tam and Rene will be in Vegas for Champions Week
[45:26] Fan comment of the week
[46:33] @Turnsnobrakes Twitter Chat
[47:03] Fan believes the love of motorsports is a curse for him
[49:33] How Rene balances his love for sports
[51:01] Is motorsports a priority for Tam?
[53:11] Tam promises to upload pictures from her collection of awesome NASCAR photos on Instagram during the off-season. Don’t miss out!