July 10, 2018 Podcast

NASCAR Podcast: The No. 17

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.

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In episode 89, we discuss:

Wreck Fest 2018, security escorts, the No. 17 did what, a first-time winner, everything that’s wrong with NASCAR, and more talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes

[:35] It’s hot as hell in California
[1:13] Rene is accustomed to the Vegas way — 115 degrees
[1:40] Special guest: @DonDelarente of CSPN.us joins All Turns No Brakes to talk Daytona
[3:41] #NASCARTalk on Mondays at 3:00 PM ET
[4:30] Not the top 10, the top 13 from the #CokeZeroSugar400 at Daytona
[6:34] Who finished the race? Who didn’t finish the race?
[8:25] Tam sounds like Bubba Wallace
[9:25] What’s the difference between Erik Jones and the rest of the young drivers?
[10:35] Being bold: From top 10 to top 5 to a win by
[11:10] Did Kasey Kahne make the winning move too soon?
[12:02] NASCAR Cup standings update for the playoffs
[12:50] He bumped and caused accidents but still isn’t in the playoffs
[13:20] Did Stenhouse Jr. cause any of the accidents during the Coke Zero Sugar 400?
[15:15] He didn’t finish the race
[16:03] “It’s a shame that the No. 17 raced like that.” – Daniel Suarez
[16:33] Is there a way to race hard but smart for a win?
[18:10] Do you have more room for “silly moves” at Talladega?
[19:02] “The storyline coming out from other drivers is going to be what they say bad about Ricky Stenhouse Jr.” – Kyle Petty
[19:19] “Sucks we got caught up in the StenhouseDD (Demolition Derby)…” – Kurt Busch
[19:50] Black Twitter and NBA Twitter got the “subs”
[20:34] Is it a product of the point system?
[21:44] Did Ricky Stenhouse Jr. have an agenda?
[22:30] A desperation race?
[23:10] UNO Cards and NASCAR
[25:20] Did he really need a police escort?
[25:35] Have we ever seen Ryan Newman throw a punch?
[26:10] Who’s the Drake of NASCAR?
[25:40] What did Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick discus after the wreck?
[27:30] Was it a good race?
[29:34] What did Sherry Pollex say?
[30:25] Drivers have a long memory
[30:41] Shout out to Hendrick Motorsports
[32:00] How does this kid not have a win? Makes you scratch your head.
[32:29] Is it really a team?
[33:22] Kimi Räikkönen took out Lewis Hamilton on the first lap of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix
[34:12] In NBA news… Why is Ty Lue talking to Luke Walton?
[35:55] What happens when each team member is going for the win?
[36:36] What’s wrong with NASCAR? Two articles talk about all the problems with NASCAR.
[38:59] Was it a mistake for NASCAR to enter new markets without its “southern roots?”
[39:40] Did Jack Daniels evolve from NASCAR?
[40:15] Who will keep the legacy of NASCAR going?
[41:06] Does NASCAR have young drivers ready-made for marketing?
[42:15] The young drivers don’t have the wins and success for marketing
[42:40] Is NASCAR the best marketing in sports?
[43:15] Would it be a completely different story if Chase Elliott was winning?
[43:50] Does Kyle Larson have the “it” factor?
[44:20] Larson is one of the best in the world with his helmet on
[44:40] Tam hopes for more diversity in NASCAR and not People of Color
[47:20] Should NASCAR offer something for everyone where people feel more welcome?
[48:30] History Lesson: Past 10 winners at Kentucky
[50:35] Predictions: Rene picks Kyle Larson to win at Kentucky
[51:55] Predictions: Rene’s alternative pick to win at Kentucky is Kyle Busch
[52:10] Predictions: Don thinks it’s going to be a Ford or Toyota in Victory Lane
[52:38] Predictions: Don is going with Brad Keselowski for the win and Martin Truex Jr. as his alternative pick
[53:45] Predictions: Tam’s alternative is Brad Keselowski and she believes Martin Truex Jr. can win at Kentucky