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In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk
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NASCAR News, Analysis and More! Make ITD your official NASCAR pre-race show for the weekend! Forget that boring network show - have actual FUN talking NASCAR with us! Hosts Wilson and Wazz give opinions on the latest NASCAR news, interview the biggest names in motorsports and go head-to-head every week with their picks for each race!
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Amazon Prime is Back...and Watch out for that Golf Cart!
2d ago01:12:43Tap to summarize(00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Wazz (00:00:25) Tire Troubles and Weather Woes (00:01:38) The Lightning Dilemma (00:04:27) A Toyota Sweep and Suarez's Victory (00:05:55) Amazon Prime's Impact on NASCAR Viewership (00:14:05) The Race's Reception and Demographics (00:20:00) Kyle Busch's Tragic Death and Racing Culture (00:28:16) Nicole Biffle's Lawsuit (00:32:17) RFK's Charter Plans and Preece's Penalty (00:37:37) Account Executive's Controversial Incident Daniel Suarez uses a non-red-flag red flag to grab a big Coke 600 win, while 23XI is chasing people around the garage in a golf cart. We talk about the latest NASCAR News, and make picks for Nashville!The Rundown- Coke 600 - Suarez makes the right strategy call- How is a lightning hold...also not a lightning hold?- Amazon Prime boosts the ratings- NASCAR News:- Kyle Busch medical update still leaves the question whether the schedule pressures drivers- RFK committed to running three cars, charter or not- 23XI employee suspended for...running a golf cart into an old man?- Driver and Sponsor News- Nashville - 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!
Transcribe →Remembering Kyle Busch, NASCAR HoF and All-Star Race
1w ago01:11:08Tap to summarizeTalking about racing hardly seems important this week, but we do discuss the All-Star Race and the NASCAR HoF inductees - but not before we talk about the legacy of Kyle Busch, and the impact he had on all levels of NASCAR. The Rundown:- Kyle Busch passes unexpectedly - the legacy of NASCAR's winningest driver. - Is the NASCAR schedule and playoff system too demanding on drivers? Should they be able to miss races?- The All-Star Race that wasn't really an All-Star Race. Don't do that again.- NASCAR is giving up on ratings- NASCAR News:- NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees- Driver and Sponsor News- Charlotte! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the 600Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!
Transcribe →SVG Puts on a Show, and the Chicago Street Course is Coming Back?
3w ago01:16:15Tap to summarizeSVG said "screw fuel strategy" and proves that impressive racing is more entertaining than impressive fuel saving at The Glen. We talk the latest NASCAR news - including why on earth the Chicago Street course could return next year - along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star Race in Dover. The Rundown:- Watkins Glen - SVG is in another universe- NASCAR actually enforces track limits - and it all worked out just fine- The Glen ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs a new deal- The Glen is moving back to the playoffs- Chicago Street Course return? Why?- Katherine Legge attempting the double- Silly Season rumors- Sponsor News- Dover! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the All-Star 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!
Transcribe →Another First Time Winner, But 'Dega is Dull
May 300:59:11Tap to summarizeCarson Hocevar's victory celebration was more exciting than the race itself at Talladega - what can NASCAR do to fix superspeedways? We talk spoilers, spec cars, and try to figure out why on earth Steve O'Donnell is running everything now. The Rundown:- Talladega: Hocevar entertains, but the race doesn't- Spoilers, spec cars, and pack racing- Talladega Ratings - people only really watch for hte end of the race- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- The last remaining Steve is now in charge. Why?- Are smaller spoilers the solution at superspeedways?- The JGR -Gabehardt trial is still a thing- Legacy MC keeps branching out. Maybe too much?- ESPN streaming O-Series- Driver and Sponsor news- Texas! 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!
Transcribe →Electric Cars, Reddick Dominance, and 'Dega Prevew
Apr 2901:06:21Tap to summarizeCould EV race cars be viable in the O'Reilly Series? We talk about things realistically, along with Tyler Reddick continuing to win, the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega! This is a re-upload of the show.The Rundown:- Kansas: Reddick does it again- An exciting race and finish, but the online voting doesn't match- Kansas ratings- NASCAR Standings- NASCAR News:- Electric Cars in the O-Series? That...could be interesting. Or problematic. Or both.- Kyle Busch drives his ego into a ditch- Driver and Sponsor News- Talladega! 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!
Transcribe →Ty Gibbs Win was Both Popular and Unpopular
Apr 1900:58:45Tap to summarizeTy 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!
Transcribe →NASCAR - and Alex Bowman - are Back at Bristol
Apr 1201:02:15Tap to summarizeAlex 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!
Transcribe →Chase Elliott Wins - the Ratings are Saved! Or Maybe Not.
Apr 501:20:05Tap to summarizeDenny 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!
Transcribe →Reddick Keeps Winning, Hootie Only Wants to Be with Legacy
Mar 2800:56:04Tap to summarizeHootie 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!
Transcribe →It's Just Like on TV...Darlington.
Mar 2201:04:29Tap to summarizeDenny 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!
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