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S2E27: Has NASCAR Found It’s Place in the Rain? Jun 27, 2024

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Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill discuss the (un)surprising announcement of Chase Briscoe joining Joe Gibbs Racing. They explore the factors influencing driver signings, including sponsorship dynamics and strategic considerations. The conversation also delves into the complexities of wet weather racing in NASCAR, highlighting the recent use of wet weather tires and the challenges of managing race conditions. Additionally, the hosts touch on the strategic aspects of lane choices, restarts, and track limits in motorsports, providing insights into the evolving landscape of driver opportunities and team decisions. Open wheel moves are discussed as the only American in F1 looks elsewhere.

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The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport podcast with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz.

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S2E26: Iowa Caught Everyone Off Guard Jun 20, 2024

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The Iowa Cup race was a success despite concerns about the repaved track
Unpredictability is key to creating exciting races
Martin Truex Jr. has had a successful career and has control over his sponsorships
The NASCAR landscape is changing, with potential driver and team moves The driver market in NASCAR is active, with multiple offers on the table for drivers like Chase Briscoe.
Martin Truex Jr's retirement announcement highlights the importance of timing and team dynamics in a driver's career.
Daniel Suarez becoming a US citizen is a significant milestone and a testament to his journey in racing.
Tire issues in the Xfinity Series race at Iowa raised concerns and highlighted the challenges of racing on new pavement.
Pit road challenges at Iowa showcased the importance of track knowledge and reference points for drivers.
Rumors of Alpine potentially becoming a customer team in F1 indicate ongoing challenges within the team. New manufacturers, such as GM and Ford, are showing interest in entering Formula 1.
The Alpine Renault team has faced challenges and has not achieved the success they desired.
There is speculation about allowing 17-year-olds to obtain super licenses in Formula 1.
FOX has become the new broadcast partner for IndyCar, with races being aired on the network.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is considered a golden era of sports car racing.

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S2E25: Could NASCAR survive without Hendrick, Gibbs, and Penske? Jun 13, 2024

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Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill delve into the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma. They analyze driver performances, particularly highlighting Shane van Gisbergen's success. The discussion extends to the NASCAR Cup Series, covering charter talks, potential team boycotts, and the impact of new media rights deals. They also explore the future of car designs and potential partnerships with electric racing series. Throughout, the hosts and producer share insights, experiences, and light-hearted banter, providing a comprehensive and engaging analysis of the latest motorsports developments in IndyCar and Formula 1.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:52 - PR Lap

07:10 - Was SVG the fastest car in Xfinity these last two weeks?

16:00 - Parker's Post-Race Analysis

17:45 - SVG and Austin Hill Rivalry

19:05 - Charter Talks Stall and Potential Team Boycotts in NASCAR Cup Series

25:18 - NASCAR's incentive for keeping charters

30:12 - Are driver's caught up in the charters crossfire?

34:52 - Will PK Return to NBC?

35:52 - Nitrocross and Formula E Potential Partnership with NASCAR

41:36 - F1's 2026 car design

44:25 - Red Bull's penalty & Safety car controversy

50:17 - NASCAR's culture of driving back damaged cars

57:05 - IndyCar on/off the record Journalism Drama

1:05:15 - IndyCar Series FOX media rights deal

1:05:30 - IndyCar Flare at 24 Hours of Le Mans this Weekend

1:05:53 - RIP RaceHub

1:06:26 - Outro

S2E24: Did Cindric Silence the Haters? Jun 06, 2024

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Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill delve into the intricacies of motorsports, discussing Kyle Larson's waiver for the Coca-Cola 600, the challenges of double-duty racing, and the Indy 500's significance. They analyze recent races, the importance of results, and Stewart-Haas Racing's shutdown. The hosts also cover loyalty in racing, driver contracts, and NASCAR fines, concluding with thoughts on the upcoming Sonoma race, Sergio Perez's contract extension with Red Bull Racing, IndyCar's Detroit Drama, and Isle of Man TT racing.

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S2E23: Is the Indy 500 the best race in the world? Ft. Conor Daly May 29, 2024

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In this podcast episode, NASCAR drivers and co-hosts Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill, along with IndyCar driver Connor Daly, delve into the nuances of racing. They discuss the strategic and technical aspects of the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500, including the challenges of overtaking and car setup. They reflect on Kyle Larson's Indy 500 performance, the significance of the race, and NASCAR's decision not to grant Larson a waiver for missing the Coca-Cola 600. Additionally, they touch on the financial and regulatory issues facing NASCAR teams and the importance of maintaining conduct standards in the sport.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and PR Lap

01:20 - F1 Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying and Race

02:10 - Conor Daly joins us!

03:04 - Laps led in Indy 500 Consecutive Years and Stats

04:43 - You have to be perfect in the Indy 500

06:20 - Strategic Racing and Overtaking

06:55 - Pato O'Ward's Car Instability and Major Saves

08:00 - Last Lap Passes and Track Conditions

10:10 - Dissecting the Last 50 Laps

15:35 - Analysis of Heroic Racing Moves

17:48 - Kyle Larson's Performance and Racing Moves

25:00 - When will an IndyCar driver attempt the double?

26:30 - The Indy 500: The Last Great Race?

31:45 - Challenges and Risk in the Indy 500

34:10 - Future of IndyCar Racing

35:20 - Acknowledgment of Pat McAfee's Support

37:15 - How much money did Conor Daly make?

39:17 - Conor's Future Racing Plans

40:10 - Pristine Auction Giveaway

41:45 - Spoiler Diecast

43:06 - Formula 1's Monaco Problems Continued

47:45 - NASCAR's Coca-Cola 373.5 Drama

48:40 - Debate on Kyle Larson's Waiver Eligibility

55:02 - Comparison with Matt Kenseth's Waiver

57:20 - Stewart-Haas Racing Shutdown

1:06:40 - Charlotte Xfinity Series Race

1:10:00 - Austin Hill's Penalty

1:14:33 - Coca-Cola 600 Race Shortening

1:16:35 - Outro

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S2E22: Is the NASCAR Charter system backfiring? May 21, 2024

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Parker and Landon analyze a move by Landon at a race at Autoclub Speedway, discuss Parker's surprise trip to Paris, and compare European food to American cuisine. The episode includes a story about a racing postal worker and reflections on their pre-racing jobs. They explore the potential impact of a Cadillac-sponsored F1 team, the use of soft tires in NASCAR, and pay tribute to Eddie Gossage. The hosts also dissect a NASCAR altercation, the charter system, and manufacturer dynamics. They discuss Stewart-Haas Racing's challenges, the Xfinity Series, Indy 500 qualifying, F1 race outcomes, and make predictions for the Monaco race, Indy 500, and Coke 600.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Landon's Autoclub Shenanigans

05:17 - PR Lap: Parker in Paris

09:02 - PR Lap: Reviews

10:24 - PR Lap: Postal Service Worker Pulled over for going over 100 MPH

12:35 - PR Lap: Previous Jobs Before Racing Full Time

13:50 - SpoilerDiecast

16:20 - Andretti using Cadillac Makes Sense to Landon

19:17 - Pristine Auction Giveaway! Last Chance!

20:48 - NASCAR: Soft Tires and Repave, Good or Bad?

28:45 - Remembering Eddie Gossage

29:09 - All Star Race, Ratings are UP!

29:30 - The Fight at North Wilkesboro

35:55 - Appropriate scenarios for fights

38:35 - NASCAR charter sales, Prices are DOWN! Why?

54:08 - Xfinity Series News, Bilicki in the 19 for JGR!

54:52 - Kyle Busch running Charlotte for RCR in the 33

55:50 - Indy 500 Qualifying

59:00 - Indy 500 Bump Day and Driver Impact on Speed

1:04:48 - Max Verstappen finally had a challenger (Sort of).

1:08:15 - Oscar Piastri's Monaco Outlook

1:09:20 - Predictions for Monaco and Indy

1:11:49 - Kyle Larson's Odds and Parlay Odds for Indy and Charlotte

1:12:54 - Cup Predictions

1:13:36 - Outro

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S2E21: Only Losers Say Sorry May 16, 2024

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Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill delve into a recent NASCAR race, discussing Chris Buescher's strategic moves against Tyler Reddick and the concept of apologies in racing. They analyze post-race driver interactions, Brad Keselowski's impact on Roush Fenway Racing, and the influence of the Next Gen car. The conversation also covers the performance of racing teams, branding in NASCAR, and changes in race broadcasting. Additionally, Kligerman shares his personal racing experience and strategies, while both hosts look ahead to the Indy 500 qualifying challenges.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:33 - PR Lap

03:12 - Corey Lajoie's Question

09:50 - Pristine Auction Giveaway!!!

11:30 - Spoiler Diecast

14:00 - NASCAR Cup Series Kansas Review

14:30 - Discussion on Chris Buescher's Move at Kansas

21:05 - Darlington race incidents

22:45 - Tyler Reddick's apology

30:05 - Brad Keselowski's Team Ownership

36:52 - Impact of Next Gen car

38:19 - The parity of NASCAR

39:55 - Is the NextGen Stock Car Racing?

42:57 - Bracket style competition

48:12 - In-car cameras on streaming platforms

49:57 - Consistent branding on race cars

56:05 - Farewell to Race Hub

57:00 - PK's Xfinity Darlington Race

58:19 - Analyzing the race performance

1:00:28 - Xfinity Joe Gibbs Racing Off Pace at Darlington

1:02:56 - Indy 500 qualifying and weather

1:05:05 - Importance of Indy 500 qualifying

1:06:20 - Indy 500 Qualifying folklore and the Daytona 500

1:08:45 - Outro

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S2E20: What's it like to be upside down? 1 Year Special Q&A May 08, 2024

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In this celebratory one-year anniversary Q&A episode of "The Money Lap Podcast," hosts Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill, joined by special guest Dylan Goodin, delve into a wide array of motorsports topics. They discuss their personal racing experiences, including favorite moments and intense on-track battles, as well as their thoughts on NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees and the future of AI in racing.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:44 - PK's Fix for F1 Sprint Races

04:14 - Indy 500 Qualifying

05:25 - Fernando Alonso Wants Fairness

05:55 - PK's Latest Listens and Watches (F1 Academy)

08:20 - Pristine Auction Giveaway!

09:55 - Special Guest: Dylan Goodin

11:42 - How he Broke the Fan Friend Wall with Landon

15:00 - Dylan's Background and How He Became a Fan of Racing

18:50 - Dylan's Question: How did PK and LC become friends?

22:00 - Dylan's Landon Cassill Tattoo

25:39 - Q&A

25:47 - What's been the best part of doing this podcast?

27:45 - What was the best race you've ever driven in?

30:00 - Which Decade Would you Want to Race in NASCAR?

32:35 - What do you think of signing diecasts?

33:40 - SpoilerDiecast.com

35:15 - Thoughts on Drivers being Replaced by AI?

37:27 - What is the angriest you have been in a race car?

39:37 - Dream race to race in NASCAR history?

40:04 - What track should NASCAR add to the schedule?

40:50 - What European Track would you want to race at?

41:17 - Why does Freddie Kraft dislike Landon?

42:00 - What does eSports need to break it's current plateau?

44:10 - What is one track you wish NASCAR would remove?

45:00 - What could NASCAR do to cater to the College demo?

47:25 - What crash hurt the most mentally & physically?

51:07 - PK's favorite spot at Lime Rock Park

51:20 - Thoughts on the Hall of Fame Ballot?

53:15 - What is your Dream Sponsor?

54:15 - Would you ever want to race at Bathurst?

54:50 - Landons' Return to Racing?

55:50 - Will financially superior teams always dominate NASCAR?

56:45 - When did you realize you wanted to race for a career?

1:01:58 - What social media moment does Landon look back on most fondly?

1:05:33 - How does Parker make his hair look so good?

1:06:10 - How did Parker and Landon meet?

1:07:26 - What's it like to be stranded upside down in a car?

1:09:10 - What is the most challenging track in motorsports?

1:12:50 - What would your racing career memoir be called?

1:14:37 - Could a NASCAR driver drive an F1 Car?

1:21:20 - Outro

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S2E19: Removing Spotters to Fix Aero-Blocking in NASCAR - Ft. Ryan Truex May 01, 2024

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Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill, and later joined by Dover winner Ryan Truex, delve into a rich tapestry of motorsport topics. They celebrate the podcast's upcoming one-year milestone and hint at a special Q&A session. The conversation turns to the contentious issue of aero blocking and AI racing leagues. They also dissect the influence of the next-gen car on racing strategy and debate the necessity of spotters. The dialogue extends to parity in racing, recent modifications at Watkins Glen for safety, and diving into the strategy behind Ryan Truex's win at Dover; with Ryan Truex. Sponsorship news, F1 excitement, and the risks of off-track activities for drivers are also discussed, alongside a humorous recounting of a mannequin incident at Barber Motorsport Park and testing escapades at proving grounds.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Today's Topics

02:00 - PR Lap - Questions needed for 1 Year Q&A

04:00 - Reviews

07:50 - How Parker Ended up in Broadcasting

08:50 - Spoiler Diecast

11:20 - Pristine Auction giveaway

13:30 - Discussion on AI racing

17:34 - NASCAR Cup Series

18:41 - Aero blocking & Removing Spotters?

35:55 - Parity in stock car racing

38:15 - Track reprofiling at Watkins Glen - Kyle Larson Responds to PK

41:00 - Guest: Ryan Truex Chats Winning at Dover

43:45 - The Importance of Restarts

53:30 - Advantage of Experience

58:00 - Parker's Race Analysis and TV Ratings

1:00:03 - Upcoming Formula One Race in Miami

1:00:23 - F1 Show Run in Manhattan

1:01:40 - Adrian Newey's Potential Move

1:04:10 - Nico Hulkenberg's Move

1:05:00 - McLaren drop's David Malukas, due to cycling accident

1:05:45 - Personal Stories: Landon's Cycling Accident Before Daytona 500

1:07:40 - David Malukas Story Continued

1:09:15 - Having to Stop Potentially Dangerous Sports when Under Contract

1:13:30 - Georgina Incident at Barber Motorsport Park

1:15:40 - Parker's 210 MPH Road Runner Encounter

1:16:48 - Landon's Untold Proving Grounds Story

1:19:50 - Parker's Cell Phone Videos at the Proving Grounds

1:20:46 - Clay Rogers' Desert Rescue

1:21:09 - Outro

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S2E18: Are Nicotine Pouches the biggest secret in NASCAR? Apr 25, 2024

Show notes

Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill share their insights on NASCAR racing, discussing their own experiences in the Xfinity Series and the strategic nuances of recent races, including Talladega. They analyze Tyler Reddick's victory and Justin Haley's conservative racing approach, as well as the use of nicotine pouches by drivers. The episode also covers the absence of scoring pylons at tracks, Erik Jones' injury, and the anticipation for the all-star race with different tire compounds.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and Landon's Career Numbers

03:17 - PR Lap and Show Topics

04:20 - Dedicating Segment to Xfinity Series

08:45 - Listener Reviews

12:25 - Aryton Senna NSX for Sale and PK's Supra Review

16:40 - Sponsor Segments

19:35 - Sign up for the Giveaway!

21:30 - Xfinity Series - Race Recap

22:40 - Wreck with Austin Hill and Post Race Discussion

27:12 - Fuel pickup issue, how do we fix it?

32:42 - SVG Shoutout, Much Improved!

33:30 - Cup series race analysis

34:18 - Tyler Reddick's race-winning strategy

38:30 - The strategy of no moves

42:40 - Fuel Strategy Ruining the Racing

44:50 - Should we eliminate Stage Breaks at Superspeedways?

47:24 - Aero dynamics and third lane struggles at Dega

51:59 - Nicotine use trend among drivers

56:44 - Scoring pylon mystery - Did they even ever exist?

58:15 - Erik Jones' Injury

59:35 - All-Star Race - Is NASCAR listening to us for Tire Fixes?

1:01:26 - Penske hit with massive Penalty - Push to Pass controversy

1:06:17 - F1 sprint qualifying and track limits controversy

1:11:53 - Ferrari's multi-year deal with Hewlett-Packard

1:13:33 - Potential expansion of points in F1

1:15:28 - Outro

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