Episode 24: What’s Matt Kenseth’s Issue, Poor Chase, Clint Bowyer has personality, and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[0:44] Tam hardly recalls what happens on her weekends except NASCAR
[1:34] Rene had a few shows in Merced over the weekend, but returned in time for the race
[2:13] NFL: The new and improved rookie Cowboys
[3:43] Congratulations to Kevin Harvick, the #4, for winning at Kansas
[4:06] Kevin Harvick always finds a way to get the job done to win
[5:49] Chase Elliott is at a loss on how to accelerate in The Chase after encountering multiple obstacles
[6:44] The top 10 at Kansas
[7:23] The Chase drivers that placed outside the top 10 at Kansas
[8:05] Rene: Is Kasey Kahne in The Chase and we don’t know about it?
[9:34] Kasey Kahne fans are happy with the way he is driving at present
[10:28] Is Kasey Kahne the “low man on the totem pole” at Team Hendrick?
[11:55] The 12 drivers in The Chase according to point standings
[12:24] Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick’s wins guarantees a spot for them in the Eliminator round
[13:30] Rene gives his pick of the four drivers who will miss the round of eight
[14:08] Who will advance to the eliminator round, according to Rene?
[15:53] Tam gives her pick of the drivers who will miss the round of eight
[16:08] Tam still thinks that Chase Elliott can advance to the next round
[17:50] Dale Jr’s tweet about Alex Bowman that landed him in trouble
[18:30] Alex Bowman had an exceptional race, despite being ill
[19:29] Clint Bowyer is revving up for his return to Stewart-Haas
[20:15] It’s tough to remain competitive when drivers don’t have access to the best equipment or cars
[21:18] Tam: Clint Bowyer has a great personality, and personality drives sports
[22:35] Who are the heroes and villains of NASCAR?
[23:39] Jimmie Johnson’s comment on the sharing of data between Stewart-Haas and Hendrick Motorsport
[24:13] Was Jimmie Johnson’s comment blown out of proportion?
[25:15] Should teams share their data?
[26:36] Jimmie Johnson’s helmet: Is there a hidden message?
[27:29] Can Jimmie win his seventh championship title
[28:22] What’s happening with NASCAR’s title sponsorship?
[29:21] Who will retain that $1 billion title sponsorship for the next ten years?
[30:40] Is NASCAR asking for too much?
[31:47] NASCAR’s attendance in decline
[32:29] Why is there a decline in advance ticket sales?
[34:01] Tam and Rene give their opinions on some of the factors that may be causing a decline in attendance
[35:25] Fan comment of the week
[36:04] Steve O’Donnell addressed the question of Sprint Cup drivers’ participation in Xfinity races via Sirius XM NASCAR Radio
[37:42] Fan: Sprint Cup drivers should not participate in the Xfinity Chase
[37:57] Is NASCAR’s decision long overdue?
[38:15] Tam and Rene says it’s okay to participate in Xfinity races, but not during The Chase
[39:25] Rene: Racing is in the drivers’ blood and they will not pass up an opportunity to race
[41:06] Talladega predictions: Rene picks Matt Kenseth and Brad Keselowski
[42:57] Tam picks Chase Elliott and Matt Kenseth as her dark horse
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