The Backroad

Come out victorious of the duel in the desert with our 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 picks & predictions! Can Christopher Bell (+750) get on the board with his first win of the season? Does Tyler Reddick (+1400) run away with another one? Plus, can Carson Hocevar (+175) crack the top 10? NASCAR betting analyst Elliot Hicks & guest Brian Twining of the Angle of Pursuit Podcast share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:35 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:07:13 In The Rearview: COTA & St. Petersburg Reaction 00:16:36 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:16:46 Anthony Alfredo To Sub for Alex Bowman at Phoenix 00:19:04 Cleetus McFarland Will Drive Three Races in RCR No. 33 in O’Reilly Series 00:22:41 Horizon Forecast: Phoenix Raceway Breakdown 00:22:53 Phoenix Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule 00:24:39 Phoenix Raceway Track Preview 00:27:38 Phoenix Raceway Trends 00:33:56 ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week 00:35:52 WannaParlay Promo 00:36:51 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500 Picks & Predictions 00:37:09 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:37:19 Christopher Bell Outright (+750 via Caesars) 00:38:44 Tyler Reddick Outright (+1800/+1400 via BetMGM/FanDuel) 00:41:45 Ryan Blaney Outight Lean & Top 5 (-110 via bet365) 00:46:23 Carson Hocevar Top 10 (+175 via Caesars) 00:48:31 Ryan Preece Top 10 (+320 via DraftKings) 00:50:28 Listener Questions No. 1 00:51:43 Chris Buescher (-130 via bet365) vs. Connor Zilisch 00:54:38 Listener Questions No. 1 00:55:37 Ford (+110 via bet365) vs. Chevrolet 00:57:29 GOVX 200 (O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) Preview 01:02:52 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks 01:05:46 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks ⚙️ Brian Twining

Welcome back Formula 1 racing down under with our 2026 Australian Grand Prix picks & predictions! Can Kimi Antonelli (+700) win his first pole? Can Lando Norris (+200) pick up where he left off with a Lando Norris Top 4 Finish? Plus, will Oscar Piastri (+320) have the speed for a podium finish? Motorsports betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:27 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:03:29 Horizon Forecast 00:03:40 Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit Track & Race Breakdown 00:06:46 2026 Formula 1 Storylines 00:14:15 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Australian Grand Prix Picks 00:16:23 Kimi Antonelli Pole (+750 via Caesars) 00:17:34 Lando Norris Top 4 Finish (+200 via DraftKings) 00:18:44 Oscar Piastri Podium Finish (+320 via Caesars) 00:20:20 McLaren Double Top 10 Finish (-250 via TheSore Bet) 00:22:02 Haas Double Top 10 Finish (+333 via bet365) 00:24:17 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock

Get set for when IndyCar & the NASCAR Truck Series collide on the streets of Florida with our Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg + OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 picks & predictions! Will “Street Course King” Kyle Kirkwood (+110) get the best of Josef Newgarden? Why is Kyfinn Simpson (+2500) live for a podium finish? Plus, what puts Gio Ruggiero (+900) in the pole position for his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:16 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:03:48 Horizon Forecast 00:04:01 Weekend Schedule & Entry Lists 00:07:38 IndyCar Storylines 00:13:35 St. Petersburg Street Course Breakdown 00:16:57 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Firestone GP of St. Petersburg + OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 Picks 00:17:14 Gio Ruggiero Outright/Top 5 (+900 via FanDuel/+180 via BetRivers) 00:20:57 Connor Mosack Top 5 (+200 via Caesars) 00:24:20 Ty Majeski (-115 via TheScore Bet) vs. Christian Eckes 00:27:27 Kyle Kirkwood (-115 via TheScore Bet) vs. Scott McLaughlin 00:29:25 Kyle Kirkwood (+110 via bet365) vs. Josef Newgarden 00:31:20 Kyfinn Simpson Podium Finish (+2500 via Caesars) 00:33:36 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock

Don’t get lost in the sauce of the first road course this season with our 2026 DuraMAX Grand Prix picks & predictions! Will Shane van Gisbergen (+120) sweep yet another road course? Will Tyler Reddick (-120) score another top-10 finish? Plus, why is Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch (+450) being overvalued by the sportsbooks? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Chris Collichio share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:33 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:05:37 In The Rearview: 2026 Autotrader 400 Reaction 00:17:27 Horizon Forecast: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Breakdown 00:17:45 DuraMAX Grand Prix Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule 00:21:00 COTA Preview & Trends 00:29:36 ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week 00:32:04 WannaParlay Promo 00:32:54 Parking Garage Props: 2026 DuraMAX Grand Prix Picks & Predictions 00:33:14 Shane van Gisbergen Cup & O’Reilly Series Outright Parlay (+231 via Caesars) 00:33:58 Shane van Gisbergen Outright in Cup Series (+120 via DraftKings) 00:35:45 Connor Zilisch Cup & O’Reilly Series Outright Parlay (+950 via Caesars) 00:38:07 William Byron Top 5 (+190 via Caesars) 00:40:20 Alex Bowman Top 10 (+130 via Caesars) 00:42:24 Tyler Reddick Top 10 (-120 via DraftKings) 00:43:51 Tyler Reddick Over Christopher Bell (+140 via bet365) 00:45:26 Ty Gibbs Over Bubba Wallace (-160 via bet365) 00:47:11 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update 00:48:03 Winning No. Under 48.5 (+155 via Caesars) 00:50:28 Event No. to Win (+165 via Caesars) 00:51:41 Focused Health 250 (O’Reilly Series) Best Bets 00:51:51 Brent Crews Outright (+1800 via Caesars) 00:53:22 Austin Green Top 5 (+450 via Caesars) 00:56:52 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update & Picks 00:58:18 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🏁 Chris Collichio

Ace Atlanta with our 2026 Autotrader 400 picks & predictions for the NASCAR Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts & Craftsman Truck Series odds! Is Daniel Suarez (40-1) destined to continue dominating EchoPark Speedway? Can Chase Elliott (12-1) redeem himself for falling short in the Daytona 500? Plus, why is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (+230) a smart investment for a top 10 finish? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad (S6 E6).” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:40 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:07:38 In The Rearview: 2026 Daytona 500 Reaction 00:27:08 Jimmie Johnson Announces Retirement Plans 00:28:32 Joe Gibbs Racing Files Lawsuit Against Chris Gabehart 00:31:34 Horizon Forecast: EchoPark Speedway Breakdown 00:31:47 Atlanta Entry Lists & Weekend Schedule 00:36:36 EchoPark Speedway Track Preview 00:38:51 EchoPark Speedway Trends 00:43:40 ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week 00:45:45 WannaParlay Promo 00:47:14 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Autotrader 400 Picks & Predictions 00:47:26 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:49:42 Alex Bowman Outright (31.15x via Kalshi) 00:56:19 Austin Cindric Outright (+1400 via bet365) 01:00:04 Daniel Suarez Outright (+4000 via DraftKings) 01:02:59 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Outright (+4000 via FanDuel) 01:04:07 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Top 10 (+230 via FanDuel) 01:07:04 Ryan Blaney Top 5 (+200 via Caesars) & Joey Logano Top 10 (-150 via Caesars) 01:09:11 Bubba Wallace Top 10 (+150 via FanDuel) 01:11:39 Zane Smith Top Ford (+2200 via Caesars) 01:12:45 Riley Herbst Top Toyota (+3000 via FanDuel) 01:14:41 Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 (O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) Best Bets 01:14:51 Jesse Love or Austin Hill Outright (-140 via Caesars) 01:17:11 Rajah Caruth (-115 vs. Caesars) vs. Brandon Jones 01:19:31 Drivers To Watch For Top 10 Odds On: Carson Kvapil, Nick Sanchez & Gio Ruggerio 01:24:09 Fr8 208 (Craftsman Truck Series) Best Bets 01:24:19 Carson Hocevar Outright (+700 via BetRivers) 01:24:53 Kyle Busch Top 3 (-125 via TheScore Bet) 01:27:31 Justin Haley Top 5 (+260 via Caesars) 01:29:14 Ty Majeski (-115 via DraftKings) vs. Grant Enfinger 01:30:34 Ty Majeski Top 5 (+260 via Caesars) 01:31:21 Kaden Honeycutt Top 5 (+250 via bet365) 01:33:54 H2H Matchups Contest Stanings Update & Picks 01:37:24 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock

Prime your profit this weekend with our 2026 Daytona NASCAR picks for the O’Reilly Auto Parts & Truck Series betting odds! Does Jesse Love (+130) prove he’s better than Austin Hill (-160) at World Center of Racing? Can Tony Stewart (+2000) park it in victory lane? Plus, what makes Jordan Anderson (+270) a compelling play for a top 10 finish? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials markets on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:08 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:47 Fast Lap News: NASCAR Truck Series News Update 00:04:57 Kyle Busch Will Run Eight Truck Races for Spire Motorsports 00:08:06 Horizon Forecast 00:08:19 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Entry List 00:12:32 Truck Series Entry List 00:18:05 Parking Garage Props: O’Reilly Auto Parts & Truck Series Picks 00:18:18 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:19:50 Jesse Love (+130 via Caesars) vs. Austin Hill 00:22:03 Sheldon Creed (+155 via bet365) vs. Justin Allgaier 00:24:19 Parker Retzlaff Top 10 (+270 via FanDuel) 00:26:13 Jordan Anderson Top 10 (+270 via FanDuel) 00:28:11 Austin Green Top 10 (+2200 via FanDuel) 00:30:27 Tony Stewart Outright (+2000 via bet365) 00:31:51 Gio Ruggeio Outright & Top 5 (+1800 & +275 via Caesars) 00:35:03 Nick Leitz Outright (+7500 via Caesars) 00:38:30 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock

Up the stakes this Speedweek with our 2026 Daytona 500 picks & predictions! Is Chase Elliott (18-1) being overlooked? Can Bubba Wallace (-115) lead over 3.5 laps? Plus, what makes Michael McDowell (3-1) an intriguing top 10 play? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks, Seth Woolcock & Chris Collichio share their favorite picks for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials odds on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:59 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:06:56 In The Rearview: 2026 America 250 Florida Duels at Daytona Reaction 00:15:00 Horizon Forecast: 2026 Daytona 500 Entry List & Weekend Schedule 00:22:40 Daytona International Speedway Preview & Trends 00:31:24 ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week 00:34:18 WannaParlay Promo 00:36:17 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Daytona 500 Picks & Best Bets 00:36:33 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:40:49 Kyle Busch Outright (+2000 via bet365) 00:44:42 Chris Buescher Outright (+2500 via DraftKings) 00:47:04 Michael McDowell Outright (+4500 via FanDuel) 00:48:50 Carson Hocevar Outright (+3000 via theScore Bet) 00:50:10 Bubba Wallace Outright (+2500 via DraftKings) 00:52:12 John Hunter Nemechek Outright (+7000 via DraftKings) 00:53:54 The Backroad’s Indiana, Pa. Jims Bet Of The Week: Alex Bowman or Ross Chastain To Win (+1400 via bet365) 00:55:55 Ryan Preece Top 5 (+600 via bet365) 00:59:34 Alex Bowman Top 10 (+175 via theScore Bet) 01:01:52 Breaking News: Anthony Alfredo’s No. 62 Disqualified 01:05:09 John Hunter Nemechek Top 10 (+300 via FanDuel) & Top Toyota (+2000 via DraftKings) 01:07:13 Michael McDowell Top 10 (+230 via FanDuel) 01:08:30 Justin Allgaier Top 10 (+350 via FanDuel) 01:09:12 Cody Ware Top 10 (+700 via bet365) 01:10:10 Todd Gilliland/Zane Smith Top Ford (+2200 via bet365) 01:11:00 Continued Cody Ware Discussion 01:12:18 Shane van Gisbergen Wins Group H (+275 via Caesars) 01:14:31 Bubba Wallace Over 3.5 Laps Led (-115 via Caesars) 01:15:40 Over 20.5 Cars Finish On Lead Lap (-125 via BetRivers) 01:17:19 Ryan Blaney Over 12.5 Laps Led (-115 via Caesars) 01:17:35 Over 4.5 Cars Not Completing 100 Laps (+165 via Caesars) 01:18:20 H2H Matchups Contest Picks 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏁 Chris Collichio

Make every race matter a bit more this year with our experts’ 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts & Craftsman Truck Series futures season-long picks + best bets to invest in! Will Layne Riggs (+275) run away with the Truck Series title? What makes Rajah Caruth the best value to win the O’Reilly Series Championship? Plus, why is Brenden Queen primed to go over 1.5 wins in his debut season with Kaulig Racing’s RAM Trucks program? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the championship, season win totals & specials market for the lower series on “The Backroad (S6 E3).” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:08 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:05:58 Fast Lap News: NASCAR Xfinity & Truck Series News Update 00:06:09 Gio Ruggiero WIl Run Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 at Select Tracks 00:07:53 AM Racing Keeps Lights On for Another Season 00:10:19 Tim Cindric Returns to Team Penske As IndyCar Team Strategist 00:12:26 Parking Garage Props: 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts & Craftsman Truck Futures Season-Long Picks 00:12:38 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:14:24 Rajah Caruth O’Reilly Championship Outright (+6500 via Caesars) 00:18:15 Layne Riggs Truck Championship Outright (+275 via Caesars) 00:24:27 Gio Ruggiero Under 1.5 Wins (+150 via Caesars) 00:29:10 Ty Majeski Under 2.5 Wins (+110 via Caesars) 00:31:21 Brenden Queen Over 1.5 Wins (+140 via Caesars) 00:36:29 Sheldon Creed Under 0.5 Wins (+150 via Caesars) & Sam Mayer Under 1.5 Wins (+130 via Caesars) 00:39:59 Brandon Jones Under 1.5 Wins (+100 via Caesars) 00:42:11 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock

Put yourself in the pole position for profitability with our experts’ 2026 NASCAR Cup Series futures season-long picks + best bets to invest in before the cars take the grid in the “Great American Race”! Is Chase Briscoe (10-1) being undervalued to win the title? Can Connor Zilisch (-115) earn his first-career victory? Plus, does Denny Hamlin (+110) finish ahead of Kyle Larson (-110) in the final standings? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock share their favorite picks for the championship, season win totals & specials market on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:20 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:08:53 In the Rearview: 2026 Cook Out Clash Reaction 00:19:10 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:19:20 Cleetus McFarland To Attempt Daytona Truck Race for Niece Motorsports 00:20:46 Dario Franchitti To Race No. 11 Tricon Dollar Tree Truck at St. Petersburg 00:22:55 Carson Hocevar Extends Spire Motorsports Contract, Will Run 13 Truck Races 00:26:00 WannaParlay Promo 00:28:24 Parking Garage Props: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Futures Season-Long Picks 00:28:37 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:31:25 Chase Briscoe Championship Outright (+1000 via FanDuel) 00:34:29 Ryan Blaney Championship Outright (+937 via BetMGM) 00:37:48 Bubba Wallace Championship Outright (+5000 via FanDuel) 00:40:30 Listener Questions No. 1 00:42:31 Chase Briscoe Over 2.5 Wins (-150 via Caesars) 00:45:06 Ty Gibbs Over 0.5 Wins (+150 via theScoreBet) 00:50:09 Connor Zilisch Over 0.5 Wins (-115 via DraftKings) 00:53:39 Listener Questions No. 2 00:55:58 Austin Dillon Over 0.5 Wins (+180 via Caesars) 01:00:31 Carson Hocevar Over 0.5 Wins (+110 via Caesars) 01:03:47 Joey Logano Under 1.5 Wins (+140 via theScore Bet) 01:08:41 Chase Elliott Under 1.5 Wins (+120 via bet365) 01:13:07 Denny Hamlin (+110 via bet365) vs. Kyle Larson 01:15:40 Bubba Wallace (-200 via bet365) vs. Josh Berry 01:18:53 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🏁 Only here for the racing video content? Subscribe to The Backroad YouTube sub-channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock

Make big-time money at The Madhouse with our 2026 Cook Out Clash picks & predictions for Bowman Gray Stadium! Does Ryan Blaney run away from the field in the opening exhibition race? Can Chase Elliott defend his title? Plus, what makes Chase Briscoe a valuable investment for a top 5 wager? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Chris Collichio share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad (S6 E1).” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:35 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:07:08 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:07:22 Charlotte ROVAL is Out for 2026 Chase Race 00:10:07 Corey Lajoie & John Hunter Nemechek Latest Entries in Daytona Truck Race 00:12:51 Owner’s Points Change Hands for 2026 00:19:18 Horizon Forecast: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium 00:19:38 Cook Out Clash Entry List, Schedule & Race Format 00:25:30 Bowman Gray Track Breakdown 00:28:50 Trends & Model 00:41:30 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week 00:42:16 WannaParlay Promo 00:43:02 Parking Garage Props: Cook Out Clash Picks & Predictions 00:43:23 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:44:50 Christopher Bell Outright (+900 via bet365) 00:48:55 Joey Logano Outright (+1200 via Caesars) 00:51:29 Josh Berry Outright (+3000 via theScore Bet) 00:53:42 Ryan Blaney Top 3 (+200 via Caesars) 00:57:06 Ross Chastain Top 3 (+500 via Caesars) 01:00:35 Ty Gibbs (-110 via Caesars) vs. Chris Buescher 01:02:28 Chris Buescher (-120 via Caesars) vs. Ty Gibbs 01:06:27 Alex Bowman (-115 via Caesars) vs. Josh Berry 01:11:45 Even Number to Win (+105 via Caesars) 01:14:17 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🏁 Chris Collichio

Revisit the futures odds following the Chase format announcement with our 2026 NASAR Cup Series picks & predictions! Should gamblers drink the juice with Bubba Wallace (-150) vs. Josh Berry (+120)? Is Connor Zilisch (+2200) being disrespected as a serious title contender? Plus, is Kyle Larson (+130) a lock to finish top 3 in the standings? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock consider new tickets for the H2H matchups, championship, placement prop & more markets on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:48 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:08:15 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:08:25 NASCAR Rules Update 00:12:22 Travis Pastrana Enters Daytona Truck Series Race 00:14:42 Silly Season Updates 00:19:57 Horizon Forecast: Confirmed Daytona 500 Open Entries 00:37:14 WannaParlay Promo 00:38:52 Parking Garage Props: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Picks & Predictions 00:39:10 Updated 2026 Championship Odds 01:01:33 Top 3 Finish Odds 01:08:04 H2H Standings Matchup & Group Odds 01:20:21 Winning Car Number & Manufacturer Odds 01:25:25 Favorite Early Leans 01:28:05 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

Keep the spirit of victory alive despite the new format change with our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season win totals picks & predictions! Can Kyle Larson (+150) have a banner year and cross 4.5 wins? Is the juice too much to drink on Shane Van Gisbergen (-190) to win 3.5 races? Plus, does Kyle Busch (+150) get back to victory lane for the first time since 2023? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock take a first look at the recently released futures odds on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:19 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:09:26 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:09:38 NASCAR Re-Introduces Chase Points Format 00:28:44 Brad Keselowski RFK Racing Updates 00:31:30 Jimmie Johnson’s 2026 Plans 00:36:11 Truck Series Notes: Tony Stewart, Michael McDowell, Jake Garcia & More 00:44:55 Wanna Parlay Promo 00:46:33 Parking Garage Props: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season Win Totals Picks 00:46:55 Shane van Gisbergen Over/Under 3.5 Wins (-190/+160 via Caesars) 00:50:08 Ross Chastain Over/Under 1.5 Wins (+145/-175 via Caesars) 00:53:05 Christopher Bell Over/Under 3.5 Wins (over +115/-145 via Caesars) 00:55:23 Bubba Wallace Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-175/+145 via Caesars) 00:57:12 Chris Buescher Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-170/+140 via Caesars) 00:59:04 Alex Bowman Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-160/+130 via Caesars) 01:02:36 Chase Briscoe Over/Under 2.5 Wins (-150/ +120 via Caesars) 01:05:10 Chase Elliott Over/Under 1.5 Wins (-150/+120 via Caesars) 01:08:36 Brad Keselowski Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-115/-115 via Caesars) 01:11:07 Denny Hamlin Over/Under 3.5 Wins (-115/-115 via Caesars) 01:15:27 Carson Hocevar Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+110/-140 via Caesars) 01:17:21 Ty Gibbs Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+115/145 via Caesars) 01:20:18 Ryan Blaney Over/Under 3.5 Wins (+120/-150 via Caesars) 01:22:18 Austin Cindric Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-115/-115 via Caesars) 01:23:11 Joey Logano Over/Under 2.5 Wins (+165/-200 via Caesars) 01:24:45 William Byron Over/Under 3.5 Wins (+100/-130 via Caesars) 01:26:20 Kyle Larson Over/Under 4.5 Wins (+150/-180 via Caesars) 01:28:29 Tyler Reddick Over/Under 2.5 Wins (+165/-200 via Caesars) 01:30:13 Kyle Busch Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+150/-180 via Caesars) 01:31:58 Austin Dillon Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+180/-220 via Caesars) 01:34:09 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

Get fired up for the fastest racing on Earth with our 2026 IndyCar preview & season predictions! Can Pato O’Ward (+600) challenge Álex Palou (-220) for the championship? Does an additional street course help Kyle Kirkwood (+110) win over 2.5 races again? Plus, why will Josef Newgarden (-170) finish with under 2.5 wins? Motorsports betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez make their top IndyCar futures picks & best bets on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:09 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:15 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:07:00 Horizon Forecast: 2026 IndyCar Preview 00:07:14 IndyCar Grid Breakdown 00:07:30 Teams With No Driver Changes 00:12:44 Driver Moves 00:14:51 2026 Rookies 00:17:32 2025 Drivers Who Left 00:19:38 Additional Drivers for the Indianapolis 500 00:21:55 2026 IndyCar Equipment Notes 00:24:26 Notable 2026 IndyCar Schedule Mechanics 00:30:44 IndyCar Points System 00:34:04 WannaParlay Promo 00:35:08 Parking Garage Props: Top IndyCar Futures Picks + Best Bets 00:35:23 2026 IndyCar Championship Odds & Picks 00:42:23 2026 IndyCar Season Win Totals Odds & Picks 00:49:09 Early 2025 Indianapolis 500 Odds & Picks 00:55:53 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🚗 Rod Villagomez

Learn what drivers are throttling up & which are slowing down heading into the new season with our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series power rankings! Where does Trackhouse Racing’s rookie Connor Zilisch land? Is this the year that Joe Gibbs Racing’s Ty Gibbs gets over the hump? Plus, who’s the king of the hill to begin the circuit? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock reveal their consensus top 25 drivers on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:15 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:06 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:07:12 RIP Greg Biffle & Dennis Hamlin 00:09:14 Horizon Forecast: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings 00:10:07 Other Receiving Votes (John Hunter Nemechek & Austin Dillon) 00:13:17 No. 25: Daniel Suárez 00:17:42 No. 24: Erik Jones 00:19:38 Side Bar: Patrick Staropoli to Big Machine Racing 00:21:32 No. 23: Michael McDowell 00:24:57 No. 22: Josh Berry 00:28:00 No. 21: Kyle Busch 00:32:06 No. 20: Brad Keselowski 00:36:10 No. 19: Carson Hocevar 00:40:01 No. 18: Ty Gibbs 00:43:54 No. 17: Austin Cindric 00:46:07 No. 16: Connor Zilisch 00:51:15 No. 15: Ryan Preece 00:54:40 No. 14: Alex Bowman 00:57:37 No. 13: Chris Buescher 00:59:41 No. 12: Tyler Reddick 01:02:18 No. 11: Ross Chastain 01:05:23 Wanna Parlay Promo 01:06:45 No. 10: Shane van Gisbergen 01:09:35 No: 9. Bubba Wallace 01:11:26 No. 8: Chase Elliott 01:13:27 No: 7: Joey Logano 01:15:40 No: 6: Christopher Bell 01:18:05 No: 5: Chase Briscoe 01:20:02 No: 4: William Byron 01:21:48 No: 3: Denny Hamlin 01:24:52 No: 2: Kyle Larson 01:28:23 No. 1: Ryan Blaney 01:31:08 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

Become a motorsports world traveler this holiday season with our 2026 F1 preview & season predictions! Does Max Verstappen (+250) deserve to be the World Championship favorite? Can Ferrari (+600) close the gap between them & McLaren (+137)? Plus, which new Cadillac driver between Sergio Pérez (-115) & Valtteri Bottas (-115) has the better season? Motorsports betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez make their top Formula 1 futures picks & best bets on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:34 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:03:54 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:07:19 Horizon Forecast: 2026 F1 Preview 00:07:33 2026 F1 Grid 00:17:12 2026 F1 Race Schedule 00:19:56 2026 F1 Car Changes 00:24:23 WannaParlay Promo 00:25:28 Parking Garage Props: Top Formula 1 Futures Picks + Best Bets 00:25:46 F1 World Championship Odds & Storylines 00:46:12 F1 Constructor’s Championship Odds 00:49:53 F1 Season Match Bets Odds Odds 00:50:03 Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen (-2500) vs. Hadjar (+1000) 00:50:36 McLaren: Lando Norris (-180) vs. Oscar Piastri (+140) 00:52:23 Mercedes: George Russell (-300) vs. Kimi Antonelli (+220) 00:53:55 Ferrari: Charles Leclerc (-450) vs. Lewis Hamilton (+300) 00:55:34 Cadillac: Sergio Pérez (-115) vs. Valtteri Bottas (-115) 00:57:36 Audi: Nico Hulkenberg (-300) vs. Gabriel Bortoleto (+220) 00:59:46 Williams: Carlos Sainz Jr. (-150) vs. Alexander Albon (+110) 01:01:27 Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso (-550) vs. Lance Stroll (+380) 01:02:37 Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson (-300) vs. Arvid Lindblad (+220) 01:04:14 Alpine: Pierre Gasly (-700) vs. Franco Colapinto (+400) 01:05:14 Haas: Oliver Bearman (-180) vs. Esteban Ocon (+140) 01:06:42 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix Outrights Odds 01:10:30 2026 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Outrights Odds 01:12:50 Over/Under 4 Grand Prix Race Winners in 2026 01:14:00 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written motorsports DFS & betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our motorsports community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚗 Rod Villagomez

Keep the coolant on hand for when you hear our top 2026 NASCAR Cup Series hot takes & bold predictions! Can Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell rank top 12 in average finish at year’s end? Does Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe win the Regular Season Championship? Plus, will Trackhouse Racing sweep the road courses? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock redline the engines on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:28 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:03:24 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:06:03 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update 00:06:27 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing vs. Front Row Motorsports Lawsuit Settled 00:10:10 Settlement Details 00:13:29 Settlement Fallout Predictions 00:21:29 Richard Childress NDA Findings 00:25:44 Parimutuel Betting Systems at NASCAR Tracks? 00:29:54 Front Row Motorsports Finances Uncovered 00:32:41 SRX’s Impact on the Trial 00:36:47 WannaParlay Promo 00:38:39 Horizon Forecast: 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Hot Takes & Bold Predictions 00:39:14 Our 2025 Bold Predictions Review 00:50:15 Carson Hocevar Wins One of the First Five Races 00:53:13 Michael McDowell Finishes Top-12 in Average Finish 00:57:32 All Three Spire Motorsports Cars Win a Race 01:01:24 Trackhouse Racing Sweeps the Road Courses 01:08:19 Chase Briscoe Wins the Regular Season Championship 01:11:29 Front Row Motorsports All Finish 30th+ in Points 01:18:56 Bonuses: Winless Drivers Find Their Way to Victory Lane & Kyle Larson’s Winless Streak Reaches 40 Races 01:21:43 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

Put yourself out in front of potential closing-line value for “Granddaddy of Them All” with our early 2026 Daytona 500 picks & predictions for the first NASCAR Cup Series betting odds of the season! Will Justin Allgaier (55-1) take down the full-time field, or can Kyle Larson (16-1) win his first Harley J. Earl Trophy? NASCAR betting analyst Seth Woolcock starts laying out the first card for the crown jewel on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:04 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:46 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Tournament Promo 00:06:25 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update 00:06:41 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing & Front Raw Motorsports Lawsuit Settles 00:11:19 Silly Season News: Muniz, Green, Wright & Sanchez 00:17:24 Horizon Forecast 00:17:36 Daytona 500 Entry List 00:18:52 Daytona 500 Schedule 00:22:01 Daytona International Speedway Breakdown 00:22:43 Daytona International Speedway Trends 00:26:19 Parking Garage Props: Early 2026 Daytona 500 Picks & Predictions 00:26:34 IBT NASCAR Betting Model Tutorial 00:35:34 Wanna Parlay Promo 00:37:12 Available Daytona 500 Markets 00:39:46 Unavailable Daytona 500 Markets 00:42:47 Outright Odds Preview 00:46:23 T10 Odds Preview 00:48:04 O/U Finishing Position Odds Preview 00:49:58 Laps Led Odds Preview 00:56:33 Early Daytona 500 Leans 00:57:18 Bubba Wallace Over 3.5 Laps Led (-115 via Caesars) 00:59:56 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock

Can you build a better dream team than the top Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts & Truck series drivers selected in our 2026 fantasy NASCAR draft? Is Legacy Motorsports’ Erik Jones a sneaky value? Does Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe take another step forward? Plus, will Front Row Motorsports’ Layne Riggs dominate Friday nights NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks, Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez make their favorite picks for when stock racing returns on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:44 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:05:50 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update 00:06:15 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing & Front Row Motorsports Week 1 Trial Update 00:09:39 NASCAR Silly Season News: Ty Dillon, Chris Gabehart, Anthony Alfredo & More 00:16:19 Draft or Pass: 2026 Fantasy NASCAR Draft 00:17:15 Elliot’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Ryan Blaney 00:19:09 Seth’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Chase Briscoe 00:21:44 Rod’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Christopher Bell 00:24:34 Elliot’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Alex Bowman 00:27:23 Seth’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Shane van Gisbergen 00:29:32 Rod’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Ross Chastain 00:33:41 Elliot’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Noah Gragson 00:35:22 Seth’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Erik Jones 00:37:18 Rod’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Daniel Suarez 00:41:31 Elliot’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Carson Kvapil 00:45:23 Seth’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Jesse Love 00:47:49 Rod’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Rajah Caruth 00:51:51 Elliot’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Layne Riggs 00:55:07 Seth’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Giovanni Ruggiero 00:56:52 Rod’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Daniel Hemric 01:00:26 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Picks & Predictions 01:03:12 Charles Leclerc Top 3 Qualifier (+550 via Caesars) 01:05:26 Kimi Antonelli To Win Group 2 (+110 via Caesars) 01:07:16 Oscar Piastri Podium Finish (-275 via Caesars) 01:09:15 Isack Hadjar Top 6 (+450 via Caesars) 01:10:23 Alexander Albon Top 10 (+175 via theScore Bet) 01:11:22 Estaban Ocon Top 10 (+375 via Caesars) 01:12:18 Liam Lawson Top 10 (+275 via Hard Rock Bet) 01:14:03 Virtual Safety Car: Yes (-115 via Caesars) 01:16:02 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🚗 Rod Villagomez

Keep your head on a swivel for potential generational plays with our top early 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship picks & predictions for the futures betting odds! What makes Shane van Gisbergen (150-1) worth a multi-unit investment? Is taking Connor Zilisch (10-1) a mistake? Plus, does Tyler Reddick (16-1) get back to victory lane? NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks circle their early title leans on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:14 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:07:44 Ranking the Best & Worst Sportsbooks For NASCAR Betting 00:08:24 ESPN BET 00:14:42 bet365 00:19:28 FanDuel 00:28:15 Caesars 00:34:06 BetRivers 00:38:54 BetMGM 00:41:22 DraftKings 00:44:02 Fanatics 00:47:00 Final NASCAR Betting Tips 00:50:17 Parking Garage Props2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Futures Odds First-Look 00:50:50 Kyle Larson & Denny Hamlin (+500) 00:54:24 Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell & William Byron (+600) 00:57:28 Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe & Connor Zilisch (+1000) 01:02:40 Joey Logano & Tyler Reddick (+1600) 01:07:46 Ross Chastain (+2500) 01:09:56 Josh Berry, Bubba Wallace & Carson Hocevar (+3000) 01:12:28 Chris Buescher, Alex Bowman & Ty Gibbs (+4000) 01:14:07 Austin Cindric, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch & Ryan Preece (+5000) 01:16:03 Shane van Gisbergen (+15000) 01:19:12 Other Drivers: Erik Jones, Austin Dillon, John Hunter Nemechek & Michael McDowell (+25000) 01:21:10 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

Uncover the best & worst from the lower levels of professional stock car racing with our 2025 NASCAR Xfinity & Truck Series team grades & season report cards! Does falling short in Phoenix make it a failed season for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports (JRM)? Plus, was any program more consistent from start to finish than David Gilliland’s TRICON Garage? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez close the book on the season that was on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:37 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:05:45 In the Rearview 00:06:17 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Team Grades 00:06:27 Richard Childress Racing 00:10:12 JR Motorsports 00:15:44 Joe Gibbs Racing 00:22:56 Big Machine Racing 00:25:03 Harrison Burton/AM Racing 00:27:06 Haas Factory Team 00:30:18 Kaulig Racing 00:35:28 Jordan Anderson Racing 00:38:12 RSS Racing 00:39:45 Sam Hunt Racing 00:40:39 Alpha Prime Racing 00:42:28 Additional NASCAR Xfinity Series Drivers 00:44:15 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Report Cards 00:44:25 TRICON Garage 00:47:02 ThorSport Racing 00:49:57 Halmar Friesen Racing 00:54:14 Front Row Motorsports 00:55:58 Spire Motorsports 00:58:08 CR7 Motorsports 00:59:19 Niece Motorsports 01:00:46 Additional NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Drivers 01:02:18 Parking Garage Props: 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Picks & Predictions 01:02:46 Max Verstappen Outright (+175 via Caesars) 01:05:35 Lando Norris Outright (+275 via ESPN BET) 01:07:54 Kimi Antonelli Top 6 (-300 via Caesars) 01:09:39 Racing Bulls Double Points Finish (+550 via ESPN BET) 01:12:09 Lewis Hamilton To Not Complete Race (+600 via Caesars) 01:13:49 Franco Colapinto (+240 via Caesars) vs. Pierre Gasly 01:15:35 Oliver Bearman To Win Group C (+190 via Caesars) 01:16:46 Fastest Pit Stop: Red Bull (+250 via ESPN BET) 01:17:50 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚗 Rod Villagomez