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In episode 100, we discuss:
The Roval, restrictor plates, being dumped, drama, feeling welcomed, being harassed while at NASCAR tracks, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
SHOW NOTES:
[:36] The struggle was real to make it to 100 episodes
[1:25] Rene is going to the VA to help veterans
[1:57] Exhaustion, high fives, and a round of applause
[2:36] What will happen by episode 103?
[2:50] Tam meets Kobe at the Roval
[3:18] The Twitter Chat NASCAR fans are waiting for will happen
[3:34] That last lap
[4:30] Did Martin Truex Jr. dump Jimmie Johnson?
[6:01] Can you blame Truex Jr.?
[6:25] Was it a last-minute desperation attempt?
[7:05] Should the Roval be the deciding elimination race for the 16 playoff drivers competing to advance to the Round of 12?
[8:41] Were you surprised who the first driver was to crash out of the playoffs?
[9:25] Automatically assuming Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin would make it to the Round of 12
[10:10] New drivers in the playoffs
[11:25] Alex Bowman over Jimmie Johnson
[11:50] No more restrictor plates
[13:09] Reduced horsepower and increased drag
[13:42] Smaller spacer, larger spoilers and splitters along with aero ducts…same as with restrictor plates?
[14:31] Frustration and ongoing changes with NASCAR
[15:35] Exciting fans and a buzz
[16:15] POV: Live from the Roval
[17:29] Picturesque view: Three black kids watching the race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
[18:20] Hanging out with Jimmie Johnson’s dad and meeting Alex Bowman’s father
[19:25] In the PRN booth: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a live broadcast
[20:01] What happened at the race? Being harassed and not looking like a typical NASCAR fan.
[21:07] Our personal experiences at NASCAR racetracks
[21:35] Most NASCAR fans are inviting
[22:15] Hiccups and subtleties
[23:55] Shout out to Buick. Why was Tam pleasantly surprised with the Buick Enclave?
[24:50] Shocking experience driving the Buick Enclave to/from the Charlotte Motor Speedway
[26:30] Dover predictions: Rene believes Martin Truex Jr. will win. His alternative pick is Kyle Larson
[28:20] History lesson: Past 10 winners at Dover
[3014] Dover predictions: Tam is going with one driver who is in the playoffs and one who isn’t. She predicts Kyle Busch will win and her alternative pick is Jimmie Johnson.
[31:23] 100 episodes: We can’t thank our old and new listeners enough
[32:10] Tell at least two friends about All Turns No Brakes
Articles discussed in this episode:
ALL ACCESS: Hear The Final Lap of the Roval From The Driver’s Seat – NASCAR.com
No Restrictor Plates at Dayton and Talladega – NASCAR.com
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