Positive Regression: A Motorsports Analytics Podcast

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Episode 104: An Ode to the Restarters May 27, 2021

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In which our heroes evaluate the year's noteworthy restarters in addition to diving deep on Jeff Gordon's 1994 Coca-Cola 600 win and previewing this year's iteration of the 600, where tire wear could disrupt Kyle Larson's likely dominance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 103: If You Can't Win at Phoenix, You're Not a Title Contender May 20, 2021

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In which our heroes assemble their lists of serious NASCAR title contenders and discuss whether we've seen "the real" Chase Elliott in 2021. They also preview the inaugural race at Circuit of the Americas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode: More Questions, More Answers May 18, 2021

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In which our heroes answer more listener questions, including queries about speed measurement, neutral pit stops in lower divisions and Aric Almirola's place at Stewart-Haas Racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 102: Listener Q&A May 13, 2021

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In which our heroes answer questions about PEER for argument's sake, designated race strategists, the financial impact of NASCAR's Next Gen car and potential regressions to the mean. They preview the upcoming Dover weekend with a focus on the kinds of drivers who conquer the concrete track and a look back at Derrike Cope's 1990 victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 101: Investigating the Impact of Pit Crews May 06, 2021

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In which our heroes dive deep on Lake Speed's 1988 Darlington upset before an all-encompassing discussion about pit stops, including which teams fare well, which disappoint and whether high-paid pit crews are worth it. They conclude with a preview of this weekend's Goodyear 400 at Darlington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 100: A Hall of Fame to Call Our Own Apr 29, 2021

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In which our heroes celebrate their 100th episode by making four inductions to a hall of fame honoring NASCAR analytics pioneers and staples before previewing the weekend's race in Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 99: Production Rating Rantings Apr 22, 2021

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In which our heroes extoll the wonderfully weird statistical oddity of Carl Edwards before breaking down overachievers and underachievers in the initial batch of 2021 Cup Series PEER rankings. Their Talladega race preview focuses on avoiding “The Big One.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 98: Process Over Results? Apr 15, 2021

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In which our heroes ignore the scoreboard and trust the process in a conversation about effort and outcomes before examining Kyle Larson's late-race fading and previewing the upcoming race in Richmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode: Martinsville Rain Delay Conversation Apr 11, 2021

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In which our heroes fill time during the rain delay of the Martinsville NASCAR race by discussing why the leader has such an advantage on this particular track, what Bubba Wallace's improvement means for him in 2021 and why 750-hp strength seems to translate from track to track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 97: Two Truths and a Lie Apr 08, 2021

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In which one of our heroes is subjected to “Two Truths and a Lie,” a game designed to deliver you nuggets of NASCAR advanced stats wisdom. After that, they preview this weekend’s event in Martinsville and posit that a lack of qualifying could add sizzle to an otherwise straightforward race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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