In The Draft Show - Nascar Talk

Ty Gibbs finally wins - the media thinks fans will love that. The fans...don't all agree. We talk about the disconnect, the latest NASCAR news, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Kansas.The Rundown:- Bristol: Ty Gibbs wins. The booth goes crazy. The fans don't, really- Bristol ratings - less than 2 million? And empty stands.- NASCAR standings- NASCAR News:- The JGR-Gabehardt thing is still stupid- Fan voting for the Hall of Fame- Stages for Talladega- Sponsor News- Kansas - the 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!

Alex Bowman makes his return to NASCAR action in Bristol. Also back - animosity between JGR and Chris Gabehardt, another attempt at a NASCAR TV show. We talk about all of it, plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol.The Rundown:- Alex Bowman returns for Bristol. The new playoff system will make it an uphill battle- JGR and Gabehardt still don't like each other- Legacy has a new president that they stole - but also did not steal - from JGR- Attempt to stop fuel mileage racing at drafting tracks - will it work?- Yet another attempt at a NASCAR TV show- Matt Tifft does a good thing- Sponsor and driver 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!

Denny dominates Martinsville - but Chase Elliott wins, and everyone goes on about bells in Dawsonville. What does it all really mean? We discuss the Paperclip, along with the latest NASCAR News. The Rundown:- Martinsville - Denny Dominates, Elliott wins in what looked more like an intermediate-track race- Martinsville ratings- NASCAR standings- NASCAR News:- Hall of Fame - new nominees, controversial vews from Denny Hamlin and Dale Jr. We debate who should be qualified to get in.- Casey Mears buys his way to 500 starts. But how big of a deal is it, really?- Chad Finchum does a thing- Sponsor news- Rockingham! Paint Scheme PreviewFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

Hootie in NASCAR? Sorta - we discuss Darius Rucker investing in Legacy Motor Club, along with the continuing dominance of Tyler Reddick and 23XI. Plus - the latest NASCAR News and the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Martinsville!The Rundown:- Darlington: ANOTHER Tyler Reddick win- Did the high horsepower/low downforce package make a difference?- Darlington Ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Darius Rucker and Legacy M.C. - can he fix their cracked rear view?- Latest in the JGR-Gabehardt teenage breakup story- NASCAR says intermediate track racing is really good right now. So they are considering changing it...- Sponsor News- Martinsville! 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!

Denny Hamlin gets a pivotal win, and 23XI continues to dominate the standings. We talk NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington. - Vegas - Hamlin gets his mojo back.- Ratings - comparing it to the season average won't last long- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Alex Bowman still out- JGR lawsuit update- Nashville Superspeedway on the way out- NASCAR Concert Series?- Darlington - 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!

Ryan Blaney's pit crew single-handedly makes Phoenix exciting, while JGR is following people around with a camera. We recap the strange update in the Gibbs lawsuit, and discuss the latest NASCAR News, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Las Vegas!The Rundown:- Phoenix - Blaney spots nearly the entire field. Twice. And still comes back to win. - Ratings, Standings- NASCAR News:- JGR Lawsuit Update - they hire a private investigator. They better hope it was Magnum if they want to win this one.- Alex Bowman is out for another week. And the Wazzman throws down the medical knowledge.- Timmy Hill is back - go MD- Legacy will get their third charter- Sponsor News- Las Vegas! 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!

23XI keeps their streak going to start the season at COTA - the team that just got done suing NASCAR is now dominating it. We discuss if the streak will continue, plus - JGR keeps pushing their lawsuit with Chris Gabehardt further, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix!The Rundown:- COTA - Reddick wins another one- 23XI continues to lead the way - can they keep it up?- Texas Ratings- Standings- NASCAR News:- JGR Lawsuit - Judge allows Gabehardt to keep working- Driver and Sponsor News- Phoenix! 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!

Two drafting races - two Tyler Reddick victories. We talk about the strong 23XI start, the most pointless NASCAR All-Star format yet, and the wild JGR-Chris Gabehardt lawsuit. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for COTA!The Rundown:- Atlanta - Reddick wins, even without a front fender- Is Carson Hocevar too aggressive? - Cup Series Standings- NASCAR News:- The JGR case starts to get crazy. Is the 54 getting special treatment? Is anyone surprised?- New All-Star format - the Open goes away. But also really doesn't. And the All-Stars are forced to race segments that 100% don't matter.- Keelan Harvick gets a development deal. At 13.- Driver and Sponsor News- COTA! 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!

Was Daytona's exciting 500 finish enough to cancel the boredom of fuel mileage? Plus - NASCAR says they aren't F1, while selling $10k luxury tickets. We talk news, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for AtlantaThe Rundown:- Daytona 500 - Reddick makes an amazing move- Fuel Mileage - how do you solve a problem like Maria?- Celebrity drivers - do they get a pass?- Daytona ratings - not bad at all- NASCAR News:- Jimmie Johnson's last race. That may not be his last race.- NASCAR "Signature Experiences" look WAY more F1 than their recent marketing campaign suggests- Sponsor News- Atlanta! 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!

NASCAR starts a big season testing out their new(ish) playoff system, while Kyle Larson signs a big contract that will keep in at Hendrick. We talk the latest NASCAR News, and make picks for the 500 and the season.The Rundown:- NASCAR News:- Kyle Larson signs a 5-year contrat extension. Nobody is surprised- Kes is set to start the season behind the wheel- Daytona 500 is sold out- NASCAR has a stupid billboard gimmick - Lots and lots of sponsor announcements- Daytona 500! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks- Pre-season picks for the 2026 Cup ChampionFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The Clash is in a place where it gets cold in Winter. And - surprise! It was cold there. We talk about the mid-week race that...somebody(??) saw on FS2. Plus - for better or worse, the Roval is going away, the latest NASCAR News, and more!The Rundown:- The Clash - cold, rainy, and bounced to FS2- Ryan Preece wins- NASCAR News:- The Roval is going away. At the last-minute, of course- NASCAR Lawsuit is officially over at the court level- Carson Hocevar signs a really long-term deal- Denny Hamlin injured again - but will keep driving- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

The Clash won't happen until Monday (hopefully it actually will happen Monday) - until then, we've got NASCAR News to discuss, along with...like 75 sponsor announcements.The Rundown:- NASCAR News- Owner Points swapping ahead of the season- Richard Childress gets a trophy. It is prestigious...because they told us it is.- Fox will do something nice for Mexico. Which is quite a bit off-brand for them- Dale Sr. Documentary- Driver and (LOTS of) sponsor newsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR goes streaming-only with the HOF ceremony, and shocks everyone by not changing anything with the Clash format. We talk NASCAR News, and whether Darlington Throwback Weekend is done.The Rundown- NASCAR HOF Ceremony - catch it live...or wait for the replay. Why not on-demand?- Clash Format - shockingly, there are no changes- Jack Roush gets an award- RFK and Kaulig will honor Greg Biffle at Daytona- Darlington Throwback weekend is gone? Likely.- Kentucky Speedway is gone? Likely.- Chili Bowl stuff- Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR has announced a new playoff system for 2026 - we discuss the good, the bad, and how we think it will work out. Plus - Tony Stewart is coming back for a race, the latest NASCAR News - and more!The Rundown:- The new NASCAR Playoff and points system - lots of good stuff, a few changes that should have been made - and how we think it will all work out- Tony Stewart will be back on track for the first time in a decade- RCR leadership changes involve a familiar family name- NASCAR News- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR gets rid of one of the Steves - does that mean real change, or is he the scapegoat? We discuss and debate, before moving on to the NASCAR News, and the promise of a new Championship system just around the corner.The Rundown:- One of the Steves is officially out - is this just a move to shift attention?- New Championship format on the way. It may be better. It may be worse- Lots of Jimmie Johnson news- Erik Jones gets a new Crew Chief- Chili Bowl entries- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR lost a great competitor on the track, and someone who constantly looked out for others off the track. We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments and his legacy in the sport. Plus - NASCAR lawsuit fallout, Diecast sales, and more!The Rundown:- We talk about Greg Biffle's accomplishments both on and off track- NASCAR News:- Denny Hamlin challenges SiriusXM- Have NASCAR Charter values doubled since the lawsuit?- Top Diecast Sales for 2025- Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

And, just like that - the lawsuit is over. NASCAR may have settled, but we talk about why the teams still won - and how the sport could change going forward. Plus - we discuss whether Bass Pro Shops helped make this happen, if the Steves will be the scapegoats, and if NASCAR is actually capable of doing things differently.The Rundown:- The settlement - who gets what, both confirmed and rumored- Evergreen Charters - will it make a difference?- 23XI/FRM get their charters back- More money likely on the way, but probably not from the TV deal- Was NASCAR scared of the jury...or the sponsors? (Spoiler alert - they should have been scared of both)- How does NASCAR fix their image with the teams and with the fans?- Week 2 Testimony - the big-name owners all admit they signed under duress- Jim France gets caught up on the stand- NASCAR clearly underestimated the teams case, and their own witness preparation- NASCAR News: Rick Ware Racing to Chevy. Again.Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesk

Week one of the NASCAR trial gave us some entertaining moments. We break down all the early drama in the Antitrust showdown. Plus: what the Charter extension REALLY says, how much teams pay for Wi-Fi (seriously), and the latest NASCAR News.The Rundown:- Charter extension details- The 7-year option that…isn’t really an option- Why teams could be stuck with 2025 money in 2039- NASCAR can still say “no” even if teams say “yes”- Denny Hamlin testifies first - and the reason for it- Did NASCAR help put Germain out of business? Probably- $168k…for Internet??- One of the Steves calls the new deal “a step back to 1998”- Bob Jenkins is the star of the show- NASCAR lawyers get scolded by the judge — twice- NASCAR News- Chris Gabehart from JGR to Spire?- Trackhouse developing their own AI system- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

NASCAR’s Antitrust case explodes: leaked texts, insults, secret plans, and money numbers NASCAR definitely didn’t want anyone to see. We dig through the newly released documents from the NASCAR lawsuit. Plus: team and sponsor news.The Rundown:- Lawsuit Bombshells:- Spire’s Jeff Dickerson looks suspiciously like NASCAR’s inside man- Richard Childress gets called out in a few hilarious ways- Put a knife in SRX? ESPN did that, instead- Owners as stupid, short sighted, and self-serving. One of those things they actually should be- RTA explored launching its own SRX-style breakaway series- Financials release - including Chicago Street Race losses, and Team balance sheets- Charter Sales: from $1M in 2016 to $40M in 2024- NASCAR tries to block MJ, Hamlin & Polk from being in the room- Silly Season & Sponsor News: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 break down a wild Championship weekend across all three series, the tire-tire that shaped the Cup finale, and how the title slipped away from both Denny Hamlin and Connor Zilisch. Plus — massive movement in the NASCAR Lawsuit, and more.The Rundown:- Phoenix: Ryan Blaney wins after a dramatic final restart- Championship Chaos - Can you be mad about both Hamlin and Zilisch? Yep.- Trucks: Corey Heim's ridiculous restart prevents the entire weekend from imploding- The Format: How the one-race title fight undermined two champions at once- Championship ratings, and year-long- NASCAR Awards: Rookies of the Year & Most Popular Driver winners- NASCAR Lawsuit:- Huge win for 23XI/FRM: Judge defines NASCAR market- Is a settlement incoming? Hopefully not- New Driver Rules: More Cup guys allowed in Xfinity & Trucks- Driver and Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listeni