The Final Lap Weekly - NASCAR Talk Show

KYLE LARSON JUST PULLED OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE AT TALLADEGA! First place. Then 11th. Then FIRST AGAIN — all on the FINAL LAP! In one of the most unbelievable finishes in NASCAR Cup Series history, Kyle Larson stormed back through the field to steal a jaw-dropping victory at Talladega Superspeedway! On this week's episode of The Final Lap Weekly NASCAR Podcast, hosts Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Larson's absolutely INSANE final-lap comeback, his first career Talladega victory, and what could be a championship-defining moment for the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team. With just TWO races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Larson now holds a massive 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin! Is the championship already over? Can Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, or anyone else possibly catch Kyle Larson? Could he actually CLINCH the NASCAR championship at Martinsville? PLUS — TALLADEGA CONTROVERSY! SHOULD NASCAR ELIMINATE THE YELLOW LINE RULE? After another chaotic superspeedway race, we debate whether NASCAR's controversial yellow line rule has outlived its usefulness. WHERE WERE THE BLACK FLAGS? Why didn't NASCAR penalize most of the field for running so slowly at Talladega? We dig into the controversy surrounding the pace of the race and NASCAR's officiating decisions. NASCAR NEWS OF THE WEEK! Toby Christie from SI.com/racing delivers the biggest NASCAR headlines, breaking stories, driver news, team updates, and developments from around the garage. MARTINSVILLE RACEWAY PREVIEW! The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the legendary half-mile paperclip for the Xfinity 500! We preview the short-track action, championship implications, drivers to watch, and what promises to be an intense battle at Martinsville Speedway. ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS! Rowdy Dragon returns with his fantasy racing predictions, driver selections, and strategy for Martinsville! Can anyone stop Kyle Larson from claiming another NASCAR Cup Series Championship? Or are we watching one of the greatest late-season championship runs in NASCAR history? It's Talladega insanity, NASCAR controversy, championship drama, and Martinsville madness — all on THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY! ️ Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie ️ NASCAR Cup Series News, Race Recaps, Analysis, Predictions & Fantasy Racing Subscribe to The Final Lap Weekly NASCAR Podcast for fresh NASCAR news, race reactions, championship coverage, and weekly race previews throughout the 2026 season! NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Kyle Larson, Kyle Larson Talladega win, Kyle Larson final lap, Talladega 2026, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega NASCAR finish, Kyle Larson comeback, NASCAR Talladega highlights, 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR championship 2026, NASCAR points standings, Kyle Larson championship, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, NASCAR yellow line rule, NASCAR black flag controversy, NASCAR slow speed, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville NASCAR preview, Martinsville 2026, Xfinity 500, NASCAR Martinsville predictions, NASCAR fantasy picks, Rowdy Dragon, Toby Christie, Kerry Murphey, NASCAR news, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR racing podcast, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR Chase, NASCAR Cup Series standings, NASCAR championship battle, NASCAR final lap finish, NASCAR race predictions, NASCAR playoffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TALLADEGA CHAOS IS COMING! WHO'S READY TO SURVIVE THE BIG ONE? The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway, where anything can happen, nobody is safe, and your Fantasy NASCAR lineup can go from FIRST to LAST in the blink of an eye! With just THREE RACES REMAINING in the NASCAR season, the championship battle is heating up, and Talladega could turn everything upside down! On this week's Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks, we're breaking down the drivers, strategies, and potential surprises you need to consider before the green flag drops at NASCAR's biggest superspeedway! THIS WEEK'S FANTASY NASCAR BREAKDOWN: TALLADEGA WINNER PICKS! Which drivers have the speed, drafting skills, and superspeedway experience to battle for the checkered flag? ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY PICKS! Our picks for the drivers who could deliver big fantasy points this weekend! DARK HORSES & SLEEPERS! Looking for an under-the-radar driver who could surprise the field? Talladega is the perfect place for a fantasy gamble! ️ THE BIG ONE! How do you build a competitive Fantasy NASCAR lineup when one massive crash could wipe out half the field? NEW SPOILER, NEW STRATEGY? NASCAR has changed the spoiler size ahead of Talladega. Could the adjustment impact drafting, passing, and which drivers have the advantage? CHAMPIONSHIP PRESSURE! Tyler Reddick's dramatic Phoenix victory has tightened the points battle. With only three races left, every position matters! TALLADEGA RACE PREDICTIONS! Who could win, who might surprise, and which drivers should fantasy players keep their eyes on? At Talladega, the fastest car doesn't always win. Sometimes it takes the perfect push, the right drafting partner, and a whole lot of luck! Don't set your Fantasy NASCAR lineup until you've heard Rowdy Dragon's picks! Subscribe to Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks for weekly NASCAR race predictions, fantasy racing strategy, sleeper picks, and everything you need heading into race weekend! #NASCAR #Talladega #FantasyNASCAR #RowdyDragon #NASCARPicks #NASCARCupSeries #TalladegaSuperspeedway Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TYLER REDDICK DOES IT AGAIN! A stunning comeback at Phoenix Raceway has shaken up the NASCAR Cup Series championship picture, and with just THREE races remaining, the points battle is getting tighter than ever! On this week's The Final Lap Weekly NASCAR Podcast, hosts Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Tyler Reddick's thrilling Phoenix victory, the biggest moments of the race, and what it all means for the NASCAR championship fight heading into the final three races of the season. But the drama doesn't stop at the checkered flag! THIS WEEK ON THE FINAL LAP: TYLER REDDICK'S PHOENIX COMEBACK! How did Reddick pull off the victory, and what does it mean for the championship standings? THREE RACES TO GO! The NASCAR Cup Series points battle is tightening up! Who's in championship contention, and who desperately needs a big finish? NASCAR'S MYSTERIOUS $50,000 FINE! A bizarre penalty seemingly comes out of nowhere! Kerry and Toby discuss the controversy and the questions surrounding NASCAR's decision. NASCAR CHANGES THE SPOILER FOR TALLADEGA! NASCAR adjusts spoiler size ahead of the weekend's superspeedway showdown. How could this impact drafting, passing, and the racing at Talladega? NEWS OF THE WEEK! Toby Christie brings the biggest NASCAR headlines, breaking stories, and garage-area developments from SI.com/racing. TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY PREVIEW! The high banks of Talladega are calling! We preview the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race, potential contenders, superspeedway strategy, and the ever-present threat of the BIG ONE! ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS! Get ready to set your fantasy lineup with Rowdy Dragon's picks for Talladega Superspeedway! It's championship pressure, NASCAR controversy, and superspeedway madness all rolled into one action-packed episode! Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, The Final Lap Weekly delivers NASCAR Cup Series race recaps, driver news, championship analysis, race previews, and fantasy NASCAR insight every week. Subscribe and follow The Final Lap Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a lap! #NASCAR #TylerReddick #Talladega #PhoenixRaceway #NASCARCupSeries #NASCARPodcast #TheFinalLap NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Tyler Reddick, Tyler Reddick Phoenix win, Tyler Reddick comeback, Phoenix Raceway, NASCAR Phoenix recap, NASCAR Cup Series 2026, NASCAR championship standings, NASCAR points standings, NASCAR championship battle, NASCAR 50000 fine, NASCAR penalty controversy, NASCAR spoiler change, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega NASCAR preview, NASCAR Talladega 2026, Talladega drafting, Talladega Big One, NASCAR superspeedway racing, NASCAR news, NASCAR News of the Week, Toby Christie, Kerry Murphey, SI.com racing, NASCAR race predictions, NASCAR fantasy picks, Rowdy Dragon, Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR race recap, NASCAR latest news, NASCAR racing podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CHASE BRISCOE IS ON FIRE! CAN HE MAKE IT THREE STRAIGHT AT PHOENIX RACEWAY?! The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is heating up, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Phoenix Raceway! After Chase Briscoe's incredible second consecutive victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the big question heading into Phoenix is simple: CAN ANYBODY STOP CHASE BRISCOE? But championship points leader Kyle Larson isn't going anywhere! With the NASCAR Chase standings tightening and the season winding down, Phoenix Raceway could deliver one of the biggest shakeups of the year! THIS WEEK ON ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS: CHASE BRISCOE — THREE IN A ROW? After back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series victories, can the Joe Gibbs Racing driver keep the momentum rolling at Phoenix? KYLE LARSON — THE MAN TO BEAT? The Hendrick Motorsports superstar leads the championship standings, but can he deliver another dominant performance in the desert? ️ PHOENIX RACEWAY PREDICTIONS! Who has the best chance to conquer the challenging one-mile oval? Which teams have the speed, handling, and strategy to win? FANTASY NASCAR PICKS! Rowdy Dragon breaks down his selections for the Phoenix race, looking for the drivers who can deliver the biggest fantasy racing results. DARK HORSES & SLEEPERS! Which under-the-radar drivers could surprise everyone and become fantasy NASCAR difference-makers this weekend? CHAMPIONSHIP PRESSURE! With valuable points on the line, will championship contenders play it safe or gamble everything for a Phoenix victory? Whether you're making your weekly Fantasy NASCAR selections, competing in a NASCAR fantasy league, or just looking for predictions ahead of the green flag, Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks has you covered! WHO MAKES THE CUT? WHO GETS LEFT BEHIND? AND WHO WILL RULE THE DESERT? Tune in for another exciting edition of Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway! NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap #NASCAR #FantasyNASCAR #PhoenixRaceway #NASCAR2026 #ChaseBriscoe #KyleLarson #RowdyDragon #NASCARPredictions NASCAR fantasy picks, NASCAR 2026, Phoenix Raceway, Phoenix NASCAR predictions, NASCAR Phoenix picks, Rowdy Dragon, fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR fantasy racing, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe Phoenix, NASCAR Chase standings, NASCAR championship, NASCAR race predictions, Phoenix Raceway fantasy picks, NASCAR sleepers, NASCAR dark horses, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Phoenix winner, NASCAR podcast, fantasy racing tips, Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CHASE BRISCOE IS ON FIRE! TWO STRAIGHT WINS! CAN ANYONE STOP HIM? The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is heating up, and Chase Briscoe is making a MASSIVE statement! After a thrilling victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Briscoe has now won TWO RACES IN A ROW! But with Kyle Larson still sitting atop the NASCAR Chase standings, does Briscoe have enough time to chase down the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet? Briscoe's incredible Charlotte victory came by just 0.029 seconds over Christopher Bell, and he's now 49 points behind Larson with four races remaining! Is this the beginning of an unbelievable championship comeback? NASCAR +1 THIS WEEK ON THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY: Chase Briscoe Goes Back-to-Back! The Joe Gibbs Racing driver scores another huge NASCAR Cup Series victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Can the No. 19 Toyota team keep its momentum going? Kyle Larson vs. Chase Briscoe! The 2026 NASCAR championship points battle is getting intense. Is Larson's lead safe, or is Briscoe becoming his biggest threat? TOM CRUISE IN A REAL NASCAR RACE?! Could Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise actually get behind the wheel in NASCAR as Days of Thunder 2 moves into the conversation? We dig into the speculation surrounding a possible return of Cole Trickle! NASCAR MAKES A MAJOR POLICY CHANGE! A significant NASCAR rule change is making headlines ahead of Phoenix Raceway. What does it mean for drivers and teams? NASCAR NEWS OF THE WEEK! Toby Christie brings the latest breaking NASCAR news, driver updates, team developments, and insider analysis from SI.com/racing. ️ PHOENIX RACEWAY PREVIEW! The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the desert for another critical race in the 2026 Chase! Who has the speed, who needs a big result, and who could shake up the standings? ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS! Get Rowdy Dragon's must-watch drivers, fantasy racing predictions, and picks for Phoenix Raceway! With only FOUR races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, every position and every point matters! Can Chase Briscoe continue his incredible winning streak, or will Kyle Larson take another step toward the championship? ️ Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, The Final Lap Weekly delivers the latest NASCAR Cup Series news, race recaps, championship analysis, racing rumors, and weekly race previews with plenty of personality. Don't miss this week's episode of The Final Lap Weekly — your weekly fix for everything NASCAR! #NASCAR #ChaseBriscoe #KyleLarson #TomCruise #DaysOfThunder2 #PhoenixRaceway #NASCAR2026 #TheFinalLapWeekly NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR 2026, NASCAR news, Chase Briscoe, Chase Briscoe Charlotte win, Kyle Larson, NASCAR Chase standings, NASCAR championship, Tom Cruise NASCAR, Days of Thunder 2, Cole Trickle, NASCAR rule change, NASCAR brake rule, Phoenix Raceway, NASCAR Phoenix preview, NASCAR predictions, NASCAR fantasy picks, Rowdy Dragon, Toby Christie, Kerry Murphey, The Final Lap Weekly, NASCAR podcast, Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.