NBC is giving the Xfinity series to the CW as a gift? Not really - we discuss the surprise annoucement, discuss Denny Hamlin sparring with SMI over pavement, and try to make the idea of Texas sound exciting! The Rundown: - Martinsville: Hendrick dominates, Byron wins again - Martinsville Ratings - NASCAR News: - CW will take over Xfinity near the e…

Denny hit the gas early - did it make a difference? We discuss the final restart at Richmond, talk about the latest NASCAR News, and then do the Paint Scheme Preview and Pics for Martinsville! The Rundown: - Richmond - Denny wins, but did he jump the final restart? Does it make a difference? - Wet weather tires - Marty is mad at...everyone - Richmo…

Should staying on the actual track be a part of NASCAR rules? A lot of people say no, so we talk about it. Plus: the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond! The Rundown: - COTA - William Byron becomes the first multi-race winner of the year - Everyone is freaking out over the number of track limits penalties - We di…

The tires may have technically been bad at Bristol, but the racing? That was good. We discuss the short track fun and talk about NASCAR Crypto toys, before moving on to our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for COTA! The Rundown: - Bristol - it doesn't matter if it was a mistake, it was a fun race - Ratings - still up a bit - Non-fight in the Truck Se…

Toyota dominates at Phoenix, but we're talking about NBC announcers, and the fact that Bristol has ditched the dirt. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol! The Rundown: -Phoenix - Toyota dominates, but does the new short-track package make a difference? -Phoenix Ratings -NASCAR News: -Announcer drama! NBC…

Yes, the finish was close, but Kyle Larson still dominated Las Vegas - we recap all of the action off the strip, discuss a potential new NASCAR stadium race...7 miles from the current one, and then give our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix! The Rundown: - Vegas: Larson dominates, and the intermediate race is back - Las Vegas ratings - Raj…

NASCAR had a thrilling finish in Atlanta - but is that sustainable every week? And does the rest of the race matter? We analyze how NASCAR is handling its outward image, and discuss Dale Junior leaving NBC, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas! The Rundown: - Atlanta gives us the best finish in a long time - Is forcing draft-styl…

NASCAR has big TV deals on the way - what will the teams see from that? We talk about the RTA getting an attorney for negotiations, fuel saving in the Daytona 500, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Atlanta! The Rundown: - Daytona 500, a day late, and a lap short? - Fuel saving - 76 years of experience, or one year of bad rules? - Daytona r…

What happens when the biggest team in NASCAR can't turn a profit? We talk about Jeff Gordon's comments about Hendrick Motorsports finances, discuss the latest NASCAR News, plus - our paint scheme preview and picks for the Daytona 500 - let's get this season started! The Rundown: - The Clash - yes, they get the race in, but that isn't the point of t…

An auscipious start, or an ominous one? NASCAR beats the rain for the Clash, but confuses a lot of people in the process. We preview the race that was being changed as we were recording the show, discuss the pre-season favorites, the Netflix series, and - of course - Crocs. The Rundown: - Does The Clash still accomplish what NASCAR set out to do? -…

Can a NASCAR Netflix Docuseries compete with F1? We're about to find out. We talk about the new show, remember the underappreciated greatness of Cale Yarborough, discuss SRX taking a 'break', and lots more! The Rundown: - NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough passes - we talk about how he could have easily had stats like Eanhardt and Petty - SRX is not rac…

Unilike the actual NASCAR Champions Week, our awards show has more than two days of effort put in to it! We recap the 2023 NASCAR season, and give away a multitude of imaginary trophies in the process, like we do every year! Relive the best (and craziest) moments of 2023 with us! Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Twitter and…

One win, and Shane Van Gisbergen is going to be a 2024 fixture in NASCAR! We discuss the SVG phenomenon, along with two drivers reinstated by NASCAR, Aric Almirola hanging around, small team drama - and more! The Rundown: - SVG running a mimimum 40-race schedule in 2024 - Cody Ware reinstated by NASCAR - SHR signs Noah Gragson - Aric Almirola hangi…

Trackhouse is expanding into MotoGP - we explain exactly what that is. Plus - AJ Allmendinger gets moved back to Xfinity, NASCAR opens a new production facility, and Tony Stewart is racing again - but not in stock cars. We talk about it on the show! The Rundown: - Phoenix two-day test - who was there, and what it means - AJ Allmendinger gets demote…

NASCAR pulls off some sort of magic by turning low viewership numbers into an even bigger total TV contract. We explain how they did it, plus - a two-day Champions' 'Week' in Nashville, a NASCAR team looking at MotoGP - and more! The Rundown: - NASCAR TV deal - the parts are more valuable than the car - HOW many networks do we have to remember now?…

We look at the season-long numbers for the all three series, as NASCAR prepares for their new TV deals. Plus - Blaney blitzes NYC amid throngs of fans, the latest driver news, and more! The Rundown: - 2023 NASCAR Ratings - what do the numbers show, and how should NASCAR respond? - Ryan Blaney media tour - someone forgot to tell NYC the Champ was in…

Ryan Blaney raced to the lead multiple times in the season finale - and wins his first Cup Series Title. We talk about the Championship race and what it means for Blaney and for Penske, then discuss the latest NASCAR News! The Rundown: - Phoenix - Ross Chastain wins, but Ryan Blaney steals the show - Blaney races to the front multiple times to be t…

The NASCAR Championship is finally here - who will win the title? We analyze the contenders, talk about another Aric Almirola retirement and the latest NASCAR News, plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix, and the Championship! The Rundown: - Martinsville - Blaney wins, a former champ runs into issues - Eliminated drivers - more big n…

One race, and two spots left in the Championship 4 - can Truex and Hamlin make the cut, or will Byron and Blaney hold everyone off? We talk the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Martinsville! The Rundown: - Homestead: Christopher Bell gets to the final round in a typical intermediate track race - Big problems for…

Kyle Larson is locked into the NASCAR Championship - who will be there with him? The fight for the final 3 spots continues at Homestead! We talk the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Miami! The Rundown: - Las Vegas - Kyle Larson dominates...big surprise - DQ'ed, and then Un-DQ'ed - what happened with Ryan Blaney?…

Round 3 of the NASCAR Playoffs starts in Vegas - who will make the Championship 4? We make our predictions, talk about the 2024 NASCAR schedule and the latest news - along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Las Vegas! The Rundown: - The ROVAL - The Dinger finally gets another Cup victory, without any Turn 1 mayhem - The drivers eliminated …

A NASCAR Charter sells for $40 million? We discuss why, and whether that is a good investment. Plus - we talk NASCAR News, and make our picks for the second round of the Playoffs, which kicks off at Texas! The Rundown: - Bristol Night Race: Bell Dominates, Denny Hamlin wins - Logano, Harvick among the eliminated drivers? - Ratings - NASCAR Playoff …

Champs Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. are on the bubble as the Cup series hits the first Playoff cut race at Bristol! We talk about the latest NASCAR News, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - Kansas - Tyler Reddick plays the tire strategy right - Playoff problems - some big-name drivers get into trouble - Kansas ratings - Playoff Pictur…

It is time to start the NASCAR Playoffs! The best in the sport go head-to-head over the next 10 races, starting with Darlington! We discuss the latest NASCAR News, preview the Playoff field, and make picks for both The Track Too Tough To Tame and the first Playoff round! The Rundown: - The Daytona Night Race - a surprising 1-2 finish, and a surpris…

Will Chase Elliott or Alex Bowman make the NASCAR Playoffs? At least one will be left out, as it all comes down to an unpredictable race at Daytona! We discuss the latest NASCAR News, a potential new media deal, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Daytona! The Rundown: - Watkins Glen - Byron dominates again, and two drivers are locked in to …

There are just two chances left to make the NASCAR Playoffs - who is on the hot seat? We discuss the Playoff picture, along with the latest NASCAR News - then move on to our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for The Glen! The Rundown: - Indy Road Course - A surprise winner shakes up the Playoff landscape - IRC Ratings - NASCAR Standings - multiple big…

RFK keeps on winning! We talk about their surge in Brad Keselowski's second season as an owner, along with the latest NASCAR News. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for the Indy Road Course The Rundown: - Michigan - Chris Beuscher wins again in a rain-delayed race - RFK is getting stronger - are they the best Ford team? - NASCAR Standings -…

One of the greatest pairings in sports get into the NASCAR Hall of Fame together. We dicsuss the 2024 class, and talk about the latest NASCAR News. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Michigan! The Rundown: - Richmond - RFK finally gets it done - Richmond Ratings - NASCAR Standings - NASCAR News: - Xfinity TV Deal - is it better than what…

Forbes releases some interesting stats about the state of NASCAR - we discuss the numbers, cover the latest NASCAR News, then move on to the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond! The Rundown: - Pocono - Denny Hamlin wins, but stirs up controversy in the process - Should NASCAR have thrown the final caution sooner? - Pocono Ratings - NASCAR S…

The Tricky Triangle is here, but we want to know whether Martin Truex, Jr. will be back next season. Wilson and Wazz discuss Marty's future, along with the latest NASCAR News, plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Pocono! The Rundown: - New Hampshire: Truex dominates a rain-postponed race - Could Truex retire at the end of the season? Shoul…

SVG creates a sensation in Chicago - we talk about the good and the bad of the Street Course, and discuss whether Van Gisbergen should go full-time. Plus - we talk the latest NASCAR News, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Atlanta! The Rundown: - Chicago Street Course - wait, WHO won the race? - Rain, cautions, and actual traffic jam…