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NASCAR announcer and Atlanta traffic columnist Doug "Fireball" Turnbull, roving racing journo and college sports announcer Devin Kupka, and championship-winning NASCAR mechanic Dan Elliott go long form on five or so big stories in the racing world each week, along with tales from the garage and the grandstands from over the years. Their racing expertise ranges generations and their enthusiasm is endless. And they might even make you laugh.
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With Dan away, Doug and Devin reflect on a tumultuous NASCAR season and explain why only one driver qualifies as the sport's main character of the year. They also explain drivers and teams they saw both improve and under-perform and why predictions are so difficult. And they discuss yet another NASCAR tragedy, as Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, passed away in a house fire.
Doug, Devin, and Dan reflect on Greg Biffle and the six others killed in Thursday's plane crash in North Carolina. Doug and Dan share some personal interactions with Biffle. Dan talks about Biffle's perseverance during a long testing day at Gresham Motorsports Park and Doug recalls a particularly good media session with the Biff. They also talk about the others killed in the wreck and how the NASCAR community has experienced so much loss in aviation. They also quickly give their take on the beef between Denny Hamlin and Larry McReynolds after the conclusion of the lawsuit.
Doug, Devin, and Dan share their thoughts after NASCAR and the teams settle the antitrust suit and what lies ahead for the sport. They also talk about the breaking point that they think led to the settlement and why it could bolster the other national NASCAR series. They also talk about Nick Sanchez losing his ride, Levar Scott to Alpha Prime, Stephen Nasse finally winning the Snowball Derby, and Keelan Harvick's Snowflake triumph.
Doug, Dan, and Devin share their thoughts after a robust opening week in the NASCAR antitrust suit. They explore whether their opinions on either the teams' or NASCAR cases really changed after testimony from Denny Hamlin, Bob Jenkins, Steve O'Donnell, and others in the Charlotte court. They also discuss if money really solves the problems and if there is anything in the case that would actually make an ardent fan not watch in 2026. And they cover big news with Chris Gabehart and some other NASCAR offseason news.
Doug, Dan, and Devin look at some of the highlights (or lowlights) from the documents the antitrust lawsuit has unearthed, including the group's sober takes on salacious texts. They look closer at the money the teams make and discuss the adverse effect that competing race series would have on the sport. They also take a look at the new IHRA stock car series, Red Bull's increased Trackhouse support, and Brent Crews' full-time (mostly) NOAPS ride with JGR.
Doug, Devin, and Dan welcome Alpha Prime Racing co-owner and former driver Tommy Joe Martins to do a deep-dive in the economics of running his race team and the key differences between Alpha Prime and the championship-winning teams. Martins previews the awards ceremony he created for all teams, the Grand National Bash, and shares why he is so outspoken on behalf of lower-level teams. Martins also answers why charters and spec cars haven't come to the lower series and why he opposes Cup drivers running in Trucks and O'Reilly Auto Parts races. Martins also talks about why the celebration was so big when driver Brennan Poole finished top 20 in points at the checkered flag in Phoenix and how it fiscally was like a race win.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down the 2026 NASCAR broadcast schedule and what the split between USA and NBC actually means. They also discuss NASCAR demographics and how predicting future consumption of the sport is very hard. The crew also talks about the latest antitrust lawsuit developments and why Hendrick and Penske do not want to testify. And they break down what three drivers are testing at Bristol this week and what could actually improve the Gen-7 short track package.
Doug, Devin, and Dan review the championship races in Phoenix and get to the heart of the outrage and misunderstanding that some people have with Hamlin's heartbreak and Larson's surprising Championship win. They also discuss Silly Season and the increase next year of Cup drivers in lower series races.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down William Byron's dominant, clutch Martinsville win and detail what this means for Byron and Larson in Phoenix. The crew also gives their championship picks, previews championship weekend, and shares an interesting wrinkle in the Xfinity Series title. They also talk about young drivers hurting their futures and what info is missing to really drive the lawsuit narrative.
Doug, Devin, and Dan recap Chase Briscoe's Talladega win and how the tables turned for Penske. Devin also compares Talladega's crowd-energy in the stands to last year and analyzes the Playoff bubble now versus past years in this format. Dan shares why he would not want to run Martinsville or Talladega as a Playoff driver and what he plans to do at the annual Dawsonville Mountain Moonshine Festival this weekend. The crew also breaks down some Silly Season news and reasons why F1's Apple TV deal could be problematic.
Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss Hamlin's emotional triumph in Vegas and why win 60 hit differently. They also talk about the trickiness in the Ty Dillon vs. William Byron crash and why "must win" is premature. Then they give their opinions on NASCAR's officiating of race manipulation and why that is so difficult. They also preview Talladega, including the surprisingly good driver there in the Gen-7 era.
Doug, Dan, and Devin sum up the Roval cutoff race from Charlotte and why Shane van Gisbergen's dominant win and Ross Chastain's Playoffs loss are both misunderstood. They also preview Vegas and give their shot-in-the-dark Playoff prediction
Doug, Dan, and Devin process the crazy Kansas Speedway finish and how Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace got tunnel vision and served the win to Chase Elliott. They also discuss how hard getting above the cutline at the Roval will be, Rodney Childers' move to the Xfinity Series, and much more.
Doug, Devin, and Dan give their highs and lows from New Hampshire and why Ryan Blaney was already an elite performer before his dominant win. They also break down where both Hamlin and Gibbs went wrong in their conflict and why Gibbs needs to work on his race craft. They then explore the idea of third teams weakening organizations and preview Kansas. And Dan Elliott also asks what a modern crew chief's role is, as Trackhouse poaches Randall Burnett for Connor Zilisch.
Doug, Devin, and Dan dissect the surprise tire wear fest won by Christopher Bell at Bristol last weekend. They each share their biggest high and low from the race weekend and Doug and Devin share the comments they heard from drivers and teams while they were on pit road and in the garage. Then they preview New Hampshire and discuss how difficult finding standout drivers is, along with Dan Elliott's funny story on fans hacking radios.
Doug, Dan, and Devin share their biggest Cup Series takes from Worldwide Technology (Gateway) Raceway: Hamlin's bandwagon to the championship, if Hendrick rebounded, and the strategy that changed the race. They also predict how the Playoff drivers below the cut line will fair in Bristol and discuss safety in post-race celebrations. The crew also discusses enforcing post-race weight-drops and what drove the Hass Factory Team switch to Chevy. And Doug gives a toast to longtime PRN announcer Rob Albright, who calls his last race this weekend in Bristol...with a divine twist.
Back from vacation, Doug rejoins Dan and Devin to recap Chase Briscoe's repeat Southern 500 throttling and the crew measures why he is for real and why Hendrick is not likely to fail like this again. They also break down Bowman's horrible pit stop and recap the Truck and Xfinity action from the past week. Then they sink their teeth deep into the latest anti-trust, Cup Series charter court developments and why or why not the sport could fundamentally change. They also preview Gateway and how that could even be a wildcard race. Dan also explains how Humpy Wheeler changed NASCAR and he and Doug share fond accolades of reporter Deb Williams.
With Doug Turnbull away, Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown the racing action at Daytona International Speedway this past weekend. Were the past two races what NASCAR needed, and a discussion over Connor Zilisch going race in the Cup Series in 2026. An in-depth conversation about Kaulig Racing opening up a Truck Series team and partnering with Dodge. Devin and Dan talk about if NASCAR should sell the unsigned charter and a NASCAR Cup Series Playoff preview. Dan reminisces about winning the Winston Million in 1985.
Dan, Devin, and Doug break down the double-bill at Richmond and Devin's vantage point of the sellout crowd and Austin Dillon's surprise win for the second year in a row. They analyze the tires, the strategy, the woes, and the Playoff implications. They also discuss Ty Majeski's big Truck Series loss and then what he gains with Matt Crafton's retirement. The trio also highlights the main NASCAR schedule changes, including a surprise All-Star Race and a move from left field for the Trucks. And Dan brings props for an illegal racecar story.
Doug, Dan, and Devin break down William Byron's fuel-stretching, overdue win at Iowa Speedway and how one team owner almost hurt his teammates' Playoff chances. They also discuss the strange dismissal of Kaden Honeycutt and another yellow flag foible. Dan Elliott gets fired up about strategy's increasing importance in Cup racing and pays dues to former Elliott/Melling crew member Johnny Brown. Devin Kupka also remembers his grandfather. And the crew also celebrates the most recent Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inductees: Mike Helton, Ethel Flock Mobley, Fulmer Lance, Bob Morris, and Johnny Thomas.
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