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S4E31: When are you below the yellow line? Martinsville will not be where a champion is crowned (probably). Oct 30, 2026

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Kyle Larson charged from 11th to win Talladega on the final lap, but the finish reignited debate over NASCAR’s yellow-line rule and whether the rulebook is being interpreted consistently. Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill unpack the controversy, then make the case that today’s cars are so durable they’ve erased the finesse from bump drafting. They also assess the playoff picture ahead of Martinsville, discuss Kimi Antonelli’s chance to clinch an F1 title at 20, and react to Cletus McFarland going full-time in ARCA with Richard Childress Racing.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 09:54 - Truck and O’Reilly Playoff Updates 15:28 - O’Reilly Series News and Cletus McFarland ARCA Full Time 22:02 - Talladega Finish and Yellow-Line Rule 35:59 - Does NASCAR Still Need the Yellow-Line Rule? 38:16 - Bump Drafting and Superspeedway Car Design 45:19 - Phoenix Dogleg Changes 50:08 - Cup Championship Outlook 53:32 - Keselowski’s Future Announcement 54:44 - F1: Antonelli and Championship Scenarios 1:03:25 - IndyCar Schedule and Conor Daly Test 1:04:01 - Weekend Picks 1:07:13 - Outro

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S4E30: Is Talladega Where the Championship is Decided? Meeting Christian Horner Oct 23, 2026

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Talladega could turn the championship fights upside down: one contender’s win might create a 40–60-point swing, while a wreck could erase weeks of progress. Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill unpack the stakes across NASCAR’s Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series, including Jesse Love’s sudden 36-point lead and why stage points may matter more than ever. They also share Landon’s encounter with Christian Horner, debate whether Formula 1’s boom is really lifting other series, and imagine Phoenix without its dogleg. Plus: picks for Talladega and COTA—and the very real possibility of Tony Stewart winning the Truck race.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Parker meets Christian Horner

03:35 - F1’s Impact on NASCAR and IndyCar

10:32 - Racing Teams’ Content Investments

16:45 - Internet PHP bug

19:53 - Truck Series Title Fight and Phoenix Recap

26:45 - O’Reilly Series Title Stakes and Talladega Scenarios

35:59 - O’Reilly Series News and Viewership

37:56 - Cup Series Phoenix Recap and Playoff Standings

41:57 - Talladega Strategy and Stage Points

45:35 - NASCAR News: Penalties, Phoenix Dogleg, and Driver Safety

54:46 - Cup Series Viewership and Cable TV

1:00:12 - Bubba's Ironic Sponsorship

1:03:06 - F1 United States GP Preview

1:05:58 - Sergio Pérez’s Special Edition Cadillac

1:07:48 - Race Picks and Closing Remarks

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S4E29: Should Stage Yellows Stay or Go? Should RCR Bring in Keselowski? Bathurst 1000 might be the best finish of 2026. Oct 14, 2026

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Bathurst’s final six laps delivered a fuel gamble gone wrong, a dramatic fight to the finish, and a win for Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood. Parker Kligerman and Josh Mendoza relive the epic Supercars finale, then dig into NASCAR’s razor-close O’Reilly Series title race, where four drivers sit within 15 points and Talladega could change everything. They also weigh Brad Keselowski’s possible next move—including a seat at Richard Childress Racing or a Dodge return—and discuss why NASCAR may be losing ground to F1 in the culture spotlight. Plus: Max Verstappen’s Singapore win and the moving tribute to Kyle Busch.

Bathurst Final 6 Laps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aoEVfNFrE0

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Timestamps:

00:00 -Intro 02:01 - Listener review and NASCAR stage cautions 10:03 - Charlotte race recap and O’Reilly Series standings 16:47 - O’Reilly Series driver and team moves 22:43 - Cup Series Charlotte finish and playoff picture 31:47 - Suárez and Cindric return; Keselowski speculation 32:49 - Could Keselowski join RCR or Trackhouse? 43:29 - Dodge’s possible NASCAR return and RCR’s role 46:43 - NASCAR CEO on Growing the Sport and it's future 59:58 - Kyle Busch tribute 1:02:17 - Bathurst 1000 recap 1:06:33 - F1 Singapore Grand Prix and season outlook 1:12:01 - F1’s planned Africa Grand Prix 1:13:24 - FIA survey on touring car racing 1:14:23 - Trackhouse sells part of its MotoGP team 1:21:27 - Race picks for the upcoming weekend 1:23:33 - Outro

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S4E28: Roush Fenway hiring Hollywood agency to replace Keselowski, O'Reilly teams playing with fire on pitstops, and Kasey Kahne Friday is BACK! Oct 08, 2026

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Corey Day won at Las Vegas by hammering the wall on the final lap, after nearly 30 laps of dueling with Carson Kvapil. The hosts break down that wild O’Reilly Series finish, Brandon Jones’s lug-nut DQ, and Sheldon Creed’s move to Sam Hunt Racing despite leading the points. They also dig into RFK’s search for a competition director through CAA, debate why that choice raised eyebrows, and explain how one F1 software patch saved the race after every car bogged down in the wet. Plus: Kasey Kahne’s return to full-time racing in 2027 in the truck series.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 15:55 - Kasey Kahne’s return to full-time racing 20:06 - Corey Day and Carson Kvapil’s Las Vegas finish 25:53 - Brandon Jones’s loose wheel and pit-crew challenges 32:18 - Sheldon Creed joins Sam Hunt Racing 43:38 - Cup Series: Briscoe wins at Las Vegas 54:15 - RFK’s search for a competition director 1:06:57 - F1’s wet Malaysian race and software issue 1:10:41 - Race picks for Charlotte and Singapore 1:13:55 - Outro

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S4E27: Was Brad K ever in Charge at RFK? Will he join Dodge/RAM next? Oct 01, 2026

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Brad Keselowski is leaving RFK Racing, but says he isn’t done driving, leaving his ownership stake and next move up in the air. Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill unpack the implications, including whether a new Dodge/Ram Cup program could be in the picture and why NASCAR’s manufacturer alliances may leave smaller teams with a hard ceiling. They also break down Kyle Larson’s late-race duel with Chase Briscoe at Kansas, the fallout from the Martinsville late-model fight involving Corey Heim and Chad Bryant, and George Russell’s narrow win over Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan. Plus: an unusually named F1 race weekend and picks for Las Vegas.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

03:14 - Landon’s Daytona near-win

04:47 - Brad Keselowski and RFK part ways

17:20 - Keselowski, Dodge, and potential Cup plans

23:02 - OEM influence and team competitiveness

26:36 - Truck Series and O’Reilly Series updates

29:29 - Kansas Cup Series race recap

31:24 - Championship contenders and Penske’s pace

36:50 - RFK’s 2027 plans and Erik Jones extension

38:17 - Martinsville late-model fights

46:03 - Formula One: Azerbaijan recap

48:08 - F1 calendar changes and championship picture

51:10 - Race picks: Cup, O’Reilly, and F1

54:25 - Outro

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S4E26: Blaney Brought Shoves to a Fist Fight! Sep 25, 2026

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In this episode of The Money Lap, Parker and Landon discuss recent motorsports news while dealing with personal health issues. They cover NASCAR's new FedEx Freight Truck Series sponsorship, Bristol race results featuring wins by Jake Garcia, Sheldon Creed, and Joey Logano, and a heated on-track incident between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney. The hosts also analyze the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, share memorable racing stories, and make picks for upcoming races. Listener reviews and championship standings round out the episode.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

03:38 Being your own sponsor

05:59 Favorite drivers as a kid

11:00 Landons core memories in racing

15:21 Weekend Recap

19:35 Bristol and THE fight

27:28 Takeaways from the Hocevar and Blaney Beef

30:31 Revenge in racing

39:56 Playoff Picture

45:05 F1 at Baku

49:33 Weekend Picks and Outro

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S4E25: Is Josh Berry the Better Choice? Spire's Biggest Obstacle and Understanding the Owner Behind Carson Sep 10, 2026

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Parker and Landon break down a packed week in motorsports, starting with Sheldon Creed's well-earned Darlington win and the O'Reilly Chase picture. The guys dig deep into the Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports controversy, with Landon giving some great insider context on Jeff Dickerson and how Spire operates. They also react to the surprising Legacy Motor Club driver swap, touch on Corey Day's Hendrick extension, and hit on highlights from F1 and IndyCar before wrapping up with picks for the weekend ahead.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - iPhone Duo

06:35 - Reviews and Comments

07:52 - Parker's Upcoming Bristol Truck Race

09:00 - Darlington O'Reilly Series Recap

11:08 - Southern 500 Cup Series Recap

12:25 - The Carson Hocevar & Spire Motorsports Controversy

14:40 - Jeff Dickerson's Response

16:25 - Who is Jeff Dickerson?

27:55 - The Business of Spire Motorsports

40:40 - Legacy Motor Club Driver Change

49:35 - Corey Day's Hendrick Extension

52:28 - IndyCar and F1 Updates

54:26 - Race Picks for the Weekend

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S4E24: High Expectations for Rich Kids in the Best Rides, Penske's Inevitability, Preece beat SVG at the buzzer. Sep 03, 2026

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Parker and Landon are back after a week off, thanks to a flooded apartment putting the studio out of commission. They dig into the hot topic of wealthy families funding young drivers' careers and whether the resentment is justified. The guys break down a wild GT World Challenge crash caught on video, debate who's at fault, and recap the Daytona Cup race, including Ryan Preece's clutch playoff-securing win. They also touch on F1's budget cap struggles, IndyCar's massive D.C. race ratings, and some surprising NASCAR silly season moves before making their picks for the weekend's races.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

04:50 - The "Rich Kid" Driver Debate

18:25 - Analyzing a GT World Challenge Wreck

28:42 - Daytona Cup Series Race Recap

39:28 - Daytona O'Reilly Series Race Recap

43:25 - NASCAR Playoff Outlook and Team Performance

46:53 - NASCAR Silly Season News

50:28 - Improving the TV Broadcast Experience

54:48 - Formula 1 Budget Cap and Development Race

1:01:41 - IndyCar Season Wrap-Up

1:04:23 - Fake NFL Player Story

1:07:30 - Picks for the Weekend

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S4E23: How does Trackhouse keep SVG, Richmond's Pavement is Done, Wacky Street Courses provide the Best Racing Aug 21, 2026

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Parker and Joshua hold it down while Landon's on vacation, covering a packed episode. They kick things off with Monterey Car Week and the magic of seeing exotic cars IRL, then dive into a YouTube ranking of every NASCAR Cup driver ever. The guys also break down a wild iRacing lawsuit over stolen setups, Connor Zilisch's massive Hendrick announcement, Kyle Larson's insane Knoxville Nationals run after Richmond, Verstappen's Red Bull extension, and an exciting IndyCar street race in Washington D.C. They wrap up with picks for the weekend's Cup, Trucks, F1, and IndyCar races.

ESPN Article: https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/49649872/the-race-kyle-busch-outrun

NASCAR Driver Rankings Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUVPWP74pk0

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro/Monterey Car Week

04:26 - NASCAR Drivers Ranking

09:13 - Mercedes F1 Team's Profitability Clarification

10:52 - iRacing Setup Shop Lawsuit

21:43 - Lessons from Kyle Busch's Passing

24:22 - NASCAR Truck Series at New Hampshire

30:45 - Connor Zilisch to Hendrick Motorsports

37:41 - Trackhouse Racing's Future

44:06 - Critique of Richmond Raceway

48:33 - Kyle Larson's Incredible Weekend

53:27 - Max Verstappen Re-signs with Red Bull

1:01:30 - IndyCar's Exciting Markham Race

1:07:14 - IndyCar's Washington D.C. Race

1:10:35 - Weekend Race Picks

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S4E22: Time to watch the Bubble, Cassill Family takes on Dirt Racing, Spire's Owner Having Financial Woes Aug 15, 2026

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Parker and Landon dive into Landon's family sprint car adventures during Knoxville Nationals week, including his sons competing in winged outlaw go-karts. They broke down the Toyota brake pad controversy at Iowa, Denny Hamlin's fascinating heart rate data, and Ty Gibbs' Cup win. The guys also got into the big money side of motorsports, discussing sports franchise valuations and Mercedes F1's profitability. They wrapped up with the NASCAR playoff bubble battle and picks for the weekend's action at Richmond, the Truck Series, and IndyCar's new Markham street course.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

04:38 - Iowa Racing Scene

06:23 - Landon's Family Sprint Car Update

11:21 - Coaching a Six-Year-Old Racer

13:39 - The Dirt Track Experience

22:34 - Shane van Gisbergen's Pole Win

25:28 - NASCAR Cup Race at Iowa Recap

26:59 - Driver Heart Rates in Racing

33:56 - Financial Turmoil for Spire Owner