How can they let this happen to Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Episode 54: Danica’s future, Dale Jr. can’t get right, Truex Jr. dominates, rookie of the year talk, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[0:47] What’s happening in NASCAR
[1:06] The battle is on for the final playoff spots
[3:33] Rene’s weekend: Singing along to every song at an ‘80s party
[3:55] Why the crowd got light after midnight
[4:15] Did Rene do ‘the dance?’
[5:02] Tam talks about her weekend
[6:47] Congratulations to the No. 78, Martin Truex Jr. for winning at Watkins Glen
[7:22] Matt Kenseth showed up on the last lap, but couldn’t beat Truex Jr. to the finish line
[8:38] Daniel Suarez put a block on Truex Jr. for the stage 2 win
[9:04] A few tanks ran dry at Watkins Glen
[10:44] The Top 10 at Watkins Glen
[11:26] Was too much pressure placed on AJ Allmendinger for the race at Watkins Glen?
[12:42] The final run for a road course specialist
[13:14] The playoff standings
[14:39] Joey Logano optimistic about winning another race
[15:33] The rookie that could win a race soon
[16:06] The race for rookie of the year: Who will win?
[17:57] A few more drivers that Tam wants an interview with this season
[18:17] Dale Jr.’s season: Will it get any better?
[19:48] The driver with a meagre chance of advancing to the playoffs
[20:24] Should the team be blamed for Dale Jr.’s performance?
[21:49] Drama at Stewart-Haas
[22:03] What’s the real story with Kurt Busch and SHR?
[24:21] Danica Patrick: Tam says, “She’s outta here”
[25:45] Chip Ganassi Racing and Kyle Larson loses sponsor
[26:34] USA Today’s article on Danica
[27:14] Would Danica consider part-time racing?
[28:44] The movie, “Logan Lucky”
[29:28] NASCAR drivers play cameos in the movie
[30:01] Rene thinks the drivers play fitting roles in the movie
[31:08] Brad Keselowski’s appearance in a few movies
[32:26] NASCAR changes the controversial “overtime line” rule
[33:06] Fan comment of the week
[34:47] Ongoing debate about the start time for the races
[36:41] Laps used under caution: Should it be included in the count?
[37:06] What about “The Roval” at Charlotte Motor Speedway next fall?
[38:08] Michigan predictions: Rene picks Jimmie Johnson to win and Matt Kenseth as his dark horse
[41:23] Michigan predictions: Tam picks Chase Elliott to win and Matt Kenseth as her dark horse
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