Episode 10: Can Dale Earnhardt Jr. win, is NASCAR really a sport, is the current Chase format working, what makes a good race, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[: 51] Serena Williams is the G.O.A.T
[1:50] Is NASCAR a sport?
[3:07] Argument for NASCAR being a sport?
[4:28] What makes NASCAR a sport?
[5:10] Tam’s observation after driving an actual NASCAR car and luxury vehicles
[6:45] Brad’s skills after running out of gas in Kentucky
[7:40] A game vs. a sport and strategy
[8:20] Is a game a sport?
[8:35] Was the end of the race all strategy?
[9:29] Martin Truex Jr. pit road penalty
[10:45] NASCAR being NASCAR with constant rule changes and deciding when to impose rules
[12:30] Did NASCAR cost Martin Truex Jr. the race?
[13:44] Martin Truex Jr. used skills and road rage to get back to the front
[14:27] Heavy hitters had issues at Kentucky
[14:45] Lap 82: The rookies (Blaney and Chase) collide
[15:29] Trevor Bayne in 16th place in point standing, but not in The Chase
[15:43] Is The Chase format really great for NASCAR?
[16:22] Should we just be racing for points?
[17:20] Tam asks if the confusing rules, constant changes, and unwritten rules why NASCAR is not growing as a sport?
[18:29] NASCAR’s credibility problem: Fans say they are sick and tired of trying to figure it all out
[19:30] Smoke Will Rise: Good to see Tony Stewart finished in top 5 at Kentucky
[20:07] Smoke moves into the top 30 in points standing to solidify his place in The Chase
[21:11] Rene’s take: Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Larson
[21:40] Rookie of the Year: Chase or Blaney?
[21:45] Austin Dillon vs. Kyle Larson: Who will win a race first?
[22:45] Tam thinks Austin has that Rocky ‘eye of the tiger” and a lot of attitud
[23:10] Twitter polls: Was Kentucky a good race?
[25:11] @PRNlive: Ask what most makes a race good?
[27:02] Drama is what makes a NASCAR race exciting for Tam
[28:48] Is Major League Baseball still America’s favorite pastime?
[30:35] Do fans really care about watching the NASCAR race live?
[32:02] What is corn hole?
[34:13] Fan comment of the week: Is the Dale Jr. resurgence over?
[35:10] What’s wrong with Dale Jr.?
[35:25] Are Chase and Jimmie carrying the banner for Hendrick’s Motorsports?
[37:05] Tam’s observation: Dale Jr. understands “Old school NASCAR”
[38:28] Tam thinks that Dale might retire soon as he is not the type of driver to continue racing on a losing streak
[38:36] Dale Jr’s driving style is different from his father’s
[39:03] Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski will run you off the track and not give it a second thought
[39:15] Some drivers have that “Eye of the Tiger” attitude
[41:40] New Hampshire predictions: Rene’s first pick is Kyle Busch and his dark horse is Matt Kenseth
[44:10] New Hampshire predictions: Tam thinks Kyle Busch is overdue for a win. Tam’s dark horse is Matt Kenseth
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