In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

Was Talladega exciting, or just...Talladega? We recap the end of the race chaos, discuss the latest on the NASCAR lawsuit, plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Martinsville cut race! The Rundown:- Talladega: Chase Briscoe wins after a wild overtime finish- Larson runs out of gas, Karma comes back to get Byron- Playoff picture: Byron’s below the cut, Briscoe locks in- Ratings: better than F1 but...not great- NASCAR News:- Lawsuit Update: zero movement on the chicken fingers - we're going to trial- Daniel Suarez heading to Spire- Zane Smith extends with Front Row Motorsports- San Diego Street Course layout- Fan voting on Daytona 500 infield design- Martinsville: Paint Scheme Preview, and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny Hamlin gets number 60 at the best possible time, while NASCAR asks if the lawsuit can just go away, mostly because they don't like it. We talk NASCAR news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega!The Rundown:- Vegas: Denny Hamlin scores his 60th- Byron and Ty Dillon wreck- Dillon’s spotter fired before Talladega weekend- Vegas Ratings rebound slightly for USA- NASCAR Lawsuit: NASCAR asks judge to toss the case. - Justin Haley out at Spire – who’s coming in? Suarez?- Most Popular Driver voting- Kyle Busch gets a new Crew Chief for 2026- Sunoco looking for a renewal - but at a lower price?- Sponsor News- Talladega: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

SVG runs circles around the field again. We talk race manipulation, ratings, and who is moving on to the Round of 8. Plus-  the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas!The Rundown:– ROVAL: SVG wins (again) – nobody else even close– Team orders and race manipulation - is it time to just get rid of the playoffs?– Playoff cuts: Reddick, Wallace, Chastain, Cindric out– Ratings: the playoffs aren't helping. Cable isn't, either.– NASCAR News:– NASCAR Lawsuit Update: Judge orders settlement talks – but we want the juicy stuff– Sponsor News– Las Vegas: our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Chase Elliott wins a Kansas classic, while Denny and Bubba Wallace face off on the final lap. We break down the race, the latest in the NASCAR lawsuit, and preview the Playoff cut race at the ROVAL™!The Rundown:- Kansas: Chase Elliott takes a wild finish over Hamlin and Wallace- Denny vs. Bubba: who really cost who the win?- Zane Smith’s insane wreck- Ratings: another big dip- NASCAR Playoff Picture: one race before the cut!- NASCAR News:- Hocevar fined - was it the right call?- NASCAR lawsuit: teams try to define the playing field to prove a monopoly-  Kyle Busch Crew Chief sidelined for the rest of the season- Sponsor News- The ROVAL™: Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Ryan Blaney and Penske dominate New Hampshire, while Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs provide the family drama. We break down the race, the playoff picture, and the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas!The Rundown:- New Hampshire: Ryan Blaney gets a pass to the next round- Hamlin vs. Ty Gibbs: Family feud- Playoff drivers rebound after Bristol struggles- Ratings: another big dip- NASCAR Playoff Bubble: who’s in trouble heading to Kansas- NASCAR News:- Possible changes coming to the playoff system?- Team and NASCAR personnel changes- Sponsor News- Kansas: Our Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Christopher Bell wins at Bristol, but Goodyear turns the race into a literal tire fire. We recap the chaos, break down who survived the Playoff cut, and dig into the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for New Hampshire!The Rundown:- Bristol: Christopher Bell wins after wild final restart- JGR sweeps the first round of the Playoffs- Tire craziness: The race was literally a tire fire- Playoff drivers struggle again: half the field finishes outside the top-25- Four drivers eliminated: Bowman, Dillon, SVG, Berry (historic bad round)- Ratings: another dip for USA- NASCAR Playoff Analysis: Round of 12- NASCAR News:- IndyCar doubleheader with NASCAR in Phoenix- Champions’ Tuesday Afternoon… on Roku?- Keselowski questions the playoff format- NASCAR 25 release date set- New Hampshire: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny Hamlin wins Gateway as the playoff bubble tightens heading into the first cut race. We talk NASCAR News, Trackhouse drama, and shaky ratings, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol!The Rundown:- Gateway: Hamlin wins, restarts decide it all- Trackhouse dirt controversy- Playoff drivers bounce back from Darlington disaster- Ratings: seriously no bueno- NASCAR Playoff Bubble- NASCAR News:- Rockingham under investigation over government funds- Bowman crew shakeup for the Playoffs- Sponsor News- Bristol! Our Paint Scheme Preview, and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Chase Briscoe repeats at Darlington, while the rest of the Playoff field falls flat. We talk about NASCAR's interesting countermove in their lawsuit, plus: the latest NASCAR news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Gateway!The Rundown:- Darlington: Briscoe dominates (again), Reddick makes a show of it- Playoff Field: off to a slow start, just like last year- Darlington Ratings: not so great. Especially for a Southern 500- NASCAR Playoff Picture- NASCAR News:- Lawsuit Update - NASCAR will keep the charters safe for now - because it keeps the money with them- Payday boost for Charter Owners gives us a picture of how much teams make- Fastest lap bonus point changes - because that it the most important thing to fix right now- SRX equipment sold, but the name stays with Evernham- Sponsor news- Gateway: our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

We finally get some juicy details in the NASCAR Antitrust lawsuit - and it is a bit of an everyone-hates-everyone vibe. We dig into the details, plus - the latest NASCAR News, we analyze the playoff field, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington!The Rundown:- Lawsuit Drama! Text messages have been realeased. NASCAR is looking a bit shady. 23XI is looking a lot mad- Daytona - Ryan Blaney prevents playoff silliness from happening. Thank you, Ryan.- Daytona Ratngs- NASCAR Playoff field analysis - who is already in trouble- NASCAR News:- Connor Zilisch coming to the Cup Series. Too soon?- NASCAR looking to sell charters out from under 23XI and FRM - but who are the buyers?- Legacy gets injunction in their lawsuit with RWR- Dodge and...Kaulig(?) in the Truck Series- Nashville Fairgrounds vs. Nashville Superspeedway - how much of a difference does it really make?- Darlington! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Austin Dillon steals one at Richmond while Toyota trips over itself, and the playoff picture gets even crazier. We break down the chaos, the 2026 schedule, and the latest NASCAR news. Plus – our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Daytona Night Race!The Rundown:- Richmond: Dillon wins, Toyota melts down- Ratings: not great. It was a Saturday, though- NASCAR Playoff Picture: one race, one spot, chaos incoming- NASCAR News:- Humpy Wheeler passes- 2026 Schedule: All the 'leaked' rumors are in - is NASCAR trying to marginalize Dover and New Hampshire?- Trucks at St. Pete!- More Cup drivers in lower series?- NASCAR launches free streaming channel- Sponsor news- Daytona Night Race! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

SVG is really good at Road Courses. In case you didn't know already. We discuss his dominance at The Glen, along with the increasingly interesting playoff picture. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond!The Rundown:- Watkings Glen: SVG is just toying with everyone now- Glen Ratings: not that great- NASCAR Playoff Picture: who is in a must-win situation?- NASCAR News:- Connor Zilisch craziness- All-Star Race at...Dover? What is happening here?- Driver and Sponsor News- Richmond! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

William Byron takes Iowa in a fuel-mileage finish that didn’t really test anyone’s fuel mileage. We break down the race, the ratings spin, and the playoff picture with just three to go before the cut. Plus – NASCAR news, some questionable PR math, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Watkins Glen.The Rundown:- Iowa: Byron wins with fuel left in the tank- Ratings: USA Network’s “on par” math skills- NASCAR standings – Byron retakes the points lead, playoff pressure builds- NASCAR News:- Restart zone shift for Watkins Glen- NASCAR Hall of Fame’s $25 million request- Speedway Classic PR vs. reality- Sponsor News- Watkins Glen – our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Bubba Wallace comes up with a epic win at just the right time. We talk about the playoff picture after Indy, Richard Childress thinking NASCAR is out to get him (spoiler alert - nope), talk about the latest NASCAR News, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Iowa.The Rundown:- Bubba steps up at the biggest time possible In Indy- TNT Ratings - they got beat by Prime?- Standings - Wallace's win shakes up the playoff race- NASCAR News:- NASCAR looking for a marketing agency to...lean into the old fanbase that isn't there anymore?- Stewart Freisen wreck- Austin Hill suspension - Richard Childress thinks 'they' are out to get him....again.- Denny Hamlin - not going anywhere- Small Team Drama - Legacy scores a predictable win in their lawsuit with RWR- Mexico City out - Chicagoland back in. What happened to the idea of international expansion?- Playoff format not changing- Fox ready to do....something to IndyCar- Sponsor News- Iowa! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Denny Hamlin has success on the track, and then a little more with a surprise NASCAR rule change that actually helps the teams in the lawsuit. We discuss the new 'not-exactly-but-kind-of-a-charter' rule, the latest NASCAR News, and then make picks for the Brickyard!The Rundown:- Dover: Denny makes it through the rain and the restarts- Dover Ratings- NASCAR Standings - we have a new regular season leader- NASCAR News:- Remembering Hall of Famer Rex White- The enthralling In-Season Challenge finale is set- NASCAR Rule Change: Teams that lost their charters...now essentially get back a guaranteed spot in every race. But not the money.- Chicago Street Course out - San Diego in- A broadcaster tries to start a beef with Mark Martin? SMH- Sponsor News- The Brickyard! Our Picks for the raceFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

SVG keeps on winning! We discuss another dominating road course victory, multiple NASCAR lawsuit updates, and the best NASCAR livestream ever - along with the latest news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Dover! The Rundown:- SVG Dominates again - this time at Sonoma- Was the Ty Gibbs pit move shady?- Sonoma Ratings- NASCAR Hauler Livestream made someting boring into something totally fun - thanks Barney!- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- 23XI/FRM Lawsuit Update - running as Open teams starting this weekend- Small Team Drama! The Legacy-RWR Lawsuit gets even crazier- In-Season Challenge gets even crazier- Dale Junior wins another race as Crew Chief- Driver and Sponsor News- Dover! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

SVG sweeps Chicago, while the rest of the field runs into a lot of things. We break down Street Course chaos, and the latest NASCAR lawsuit loss for 23XI. Plus: our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Sonoma!The Rundown:- Chicago: SVG is back at it- Everyone else is running into stuff - we talk about why- Did NASCAR hold the yellow flag at the end?- Chicago Street Course ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- In-Season Challenge is even more stupid now- NASCAR lawsuit update: 23XI/FRM are going to be open teams. What is the endgame here?- A RAM reality show to find a driver? Who is the audience, here?-Track news- Sponsor News- Sonoma! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Chase Elliott wins an Atlanta wreckfest, and NASCAR’s In-Season Tournament takes a hit. We break down the carnage, the Suarez announcement, and the latest NASCAR News. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Chicago.The Rundown:- Atlanta: Chase Elliott wins, everyone else wrecks-TNT's debute ratings...aren't the best- NASCAR Championship picture - another winner on the board- NASCAR News:- In-Season Challenge wrecked in Atlanta- Daniel Suarez done at Trackhouse - what is next?- Another street race on the way?- Sponsor news- Chicago Street Course - our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Chase Briscoe plays the fuel game to win Pocono, while tire trouble and Charter chaos steal the headlines. We break down the Tricky Triangle, NASCAR’s legal mess, and preview the $1 million In-Season Challenge. Plus: Atlanta picks!The Rundown:- Pocono: Briscoe wins on strategy, more tire issues- Blaney rallies from the back to finish third- Prime Video ratings: lowest so far, but still matches cable despite rain- Dale Jr wins his first race as a Crew Chief- NASCAR Standings: Byron still leads, Briscoe moves up, SVG still outside- NASCAR News:- Lawsuit drama – Teams ordered to release some financials- Small Team Drama! RWR being sold to former Spire co-founder - is it a money play?- Larry McClure passes away- In-Season Challenge kicks off at Atlanta- NASCAR Rewards update: Logano has the most air time?- Sponsor News- Atlanta: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

SVG dominates Mexico City, while Hocevar stirs up more controversy on and off the track. We break down the race, Charter lawsuits, and what’s next for NASCAR’s international plans. Plus: our Pocono picks!The Rundown:- Mexico: SVG is untouchable in wet and dry- Another Hocevar/Stenhouse clash- Mexico Ratings- NASCAR standings: Byron holds strong, cutoff battle intensifies- NASCAR News:- Hocevar fined $50k for livestream comments- 23XI appeals Charter injunction- Small Team Drama! Rick Ware Racing countersuit- Mexico City race future still TBD- San Diego and Philly eye street races- Dale Jr. Crew Chief Debut- Sponsor News- Pocono: Entry List, Paint Scheme Preview, and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Hamlin wins Michigan with a late-race charge, while Hocevar’s heartbreak fuels the playoff drama. We break down the tire trouble, Prime ratings, and a manufacturer return to NASCAR. Plus: our picks for Mexico City!The Rundown:- Michigan: Hamlin takes advantage, Hocevar comes up flat- Prime Video ratings – we break down the demos- NASCAR standings - Tight playoff battle from 13th to 20th- NASCAR News:- Hamlin out for Mexico, Truex in- Bowman might need a backup- Dodge is back (again)- NASCAR to Brazil?- Small Team Drama! Ron Devine is back- Sponsor News- Mexico City: Podium celebration Paint Scheme Preview and Picks!Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!