February 28, 2018 Podcast

Podcast: NASCAR Young Guns, Pit Guns, and Vets

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 71, we discuss:

Will veteran drivers dominate, can young drivers win, is destiny overlooking Jimmie Johnson, why is Dale Earnhardt Jr. so happy, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes

[0:56] Rene shared the stage with Paul Rodriguez and others at the Yuma Civic Center over the weekend
[1:38] Will Rene give up NASCAR?
[2:41] “Happy” winnings: Congratulations to the No. 4 Kevin Harvick for winning at Atlanta Motor Speedway
[3:25] The Top 10 at Atlanta
[4:32] Veterans sweep the top eight spots at Atlanta
[5:48] Jimmie Johnson’s season off to a rough start
[6:46] Fans talk about Jimmie Johnson on @Turnsnobrakes Twitter Chat
[7:37] Will the inexperience of Jimmie’s teammates affect his performance?
[8:06] Tam: “Alex Bowman will win a race soon.”
[9:12] Jimmie Johnson: Role model and standard-bearer for Hendrick Motorsports
[10:01] Fans outraged over the comparison of Austin Dillon to Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Tony Stewart
[11:24] Fan believes Team Hendrick drivers need time to be fully acquainted with the Camaros
[13:10] The cause of Kyle Busch’s discontent
[14:22] Should NASCAR make a greater effort to market seasoned drivers?
[15:15] How long before one is considered a veteran driver?
[16:55] NASCAR’s pit gun problems
[17:45] NASCAR working to resolve pit gun issues
[19:21] Dale Jr. still showing interest in the conversation regarding the repavement of Atlanta Motor Speedway
[20:06] Where in the world is Dale Jr.?
[21:19] Tam and Rene would like to see Matt Kenseth return to racing, but will he?
[22:09] Which driver will win a race first for Stewart-Haas Racing this season?
[23:27] Aric Almirola off to a promising start this season
[24:15] The Stewart-Haas driver Tam believes will get a win first
[25:10] Rene believes the will be a few first-time winners this year
[26:58] Darrell Waltrip’s comment
[27:43] Darrell Waltrip explains
[30:31] Las Vegas predictions: Rene picks Chase Elliott to win
[32:49] Las Vegas predictions: Tam picks Kurt Busch to win
[33:28] Veterans versus young bucks
[33:49] Las Vegas predictions: Tam’s alternate pick is Kyle Larson
[34:01] Las Vegas predictions: Rene alternate pick is Denny Hamlin