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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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Reddick Keeps Winning, JGR Keeps Suing
Mar 800:54:37Tap to summarize23XI 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!
Transcribe →Another Reddick Win, Another Drama-Filled Lawsuit
Mar 101:27:39Tap to summarizeTwo 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!
Transcribe →Daytona Fuel Mileage. And NASCAR Tries to be F1, While not Being F1
Feb 2201:30:22Tap to summarizeWas 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!
Transcribe →The Daytona 500 is Here, and Kyle Larson - Not Going Anywhere
Feb 1401:13:02Tap to summarizeNASCAR 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!
Transcribe →The Frozen Clash, and the Roval is (r)Over
Feb 1001:15:56Tap to summarizeThe 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!
Transcribe →Eventually, There Will be a Clash...
Feb 100:30:37Tap to summarizeThe 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!
Transcribe →The Clash is Almost Here, but Throwback Weekend Might Not be Here at All
Jan 2601:22:21Tap to summarizeNASCAR 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!
Transcribe →New Playoff System, and Smoke is Back. Kinda.
Jan 1800:52:25Tap to summarizeNASCAR 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!
Transcribe →A Steve on the Way Out, A New Championship on the Way In
Jan 1300:58:01Tap to summarizeNASCAR 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!
Transcribe →The Biff: A Class Act On and Off The Track
Dec 2201:16:11Tap to summarizeNASCAR 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!
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