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S3E21: Why Indy 500 Qualifying Is Perfect, Max Somehow Win's Again, Did NASCAR Finally Get a Win with Short Track Racing? May 20, 2025

Show notes

Video from intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GNlCMoQ9ow

Parker and Landon dive into the weekend leading up to the greatest weekend in motorsports. We commend Max Verstappen's ability to overcome adversity and discuss the F1 race at Imola, highlighting Tsunoda's struggles. We also cover the dramatic Indy 500 qualifying, including Scott McLaughlin’s wreck and the controversy surrounding Penske's cars. Our conversation shifts to NASCAR, where we praise Christopher Bell's All-Star Race win at North Wilkesboro and discuss the track's unique qualities, and debating it's future. We wrap up with race predictions for the Monaco GP, Indy 500, and Coca-Cola 600.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

04:53 - F1 Imola - Max's Performance

05:56 - Yuki Tsunoda's Struggles

07:34 - Lewis Hamilton's Challenges

09:00 - Carlos Sainz vs. Lewis Hamilton

12:11 - Indy 500 Qualifying Insights

14:22 - Scott McLaughlin's Wreck

16:26 - Penske Team's Tech Fail

25:03 - Dale Coyne Racing's Bump Day Drama

29:29 - Heroic Qualifying Performances

33:12 - Indy 500 Crowd Expectations

34:44 - Kyle Larson's Performance Outlook

37:27 - NASCAR All-Star Race Victory

41:42 - Epic Duel: Logano vs. Bell

44:00 - Repaving and Track Conditions

47:57 - Future Points Race at Wilkesboro

50:07 - RCR Engine Issues and Richard's Frustrations

55:20 - Auction for Charity

56:14 - PR Lap

57:25 - Race Picks

1:03:53 - Listener Comments and Reviews

1:09:12 - Outro

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The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a 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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S3E20: Butterbean on Winning Kansas, Kyle Larson in His Jimmie Johnson Era, and Domination from Palou in Indycar. May 13, 2025

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Today's Guest: Brenden Queen In this episode, we dive into the thought pondering in Landon's brain, is Larson in his Jimmie Johnson era? We chat with Butterbean about his recent Kansas win and his fun story about Landon on iRacing. We kick off with the excitement surrounding the Indy 500 qualifying, praising its unmatched thrill. Then, we recap the French MotoGP, celebrating Johann Zarco's historic win. Briefly touching on Formula 1, we critique the repetitive storylines in racing films. Predictions for upcoming NASCAR and IndyCar races follow, with us sharing our picks. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:54 - NASCAR Cup Series Overview 05:04 - Development and Parity in NASCAR 07:36 - Comparing Larson to Johnson 09:36 - Crew Chief Dynamics 14:08 - Kyle Larson's Busy Schedule 16:31 - New Iowa Law Protecting Racetracks 17:24 - Butterbean joins us! 25:01 - Winning at Kansas 26:58 - Nostalgia for Racing Atmosphere 28:07 - Kyle Larson's Performance 33:01 - iRacing Memories 36:32 - Winning ARCA Races 37:32 - Upcoming Races for Butterbean 41:14 - NASCAR Racing Locations Plans 44:57 - Amazon announces NASCAR Advertising Plan 46:01 - Diecast Merchandise Promotion 47:00 - Truck Series Finish 50:07 - Alex Palou's Dominance in IndyCar 52:41 - Scott Dixon's Longevity 55:21 - Indy 500 Qualifying Excitement 56:01 - MotoGP French GP Highlights 57:24 - Alonso still at 0 points 58:53 - F1 Movie Trailer and Best Racing Movie 01:01:39 - Our Picks 01:05:21 - Reviews 01:09:08 - Outro

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S3E19: Miami GP vs NASCAR Fan Review, Homestead is the 2026 Championship Race, Alpine F1 is a Mess May 08, 2025

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In this episode, Parker Kligerman, Joshua Mendoza, and AJ Henderson dive into the ongoing rivalry between Formula 1 and NASCAR. We kick off with a report predicting F1 will surpass NASCAR as America's top motorsport by 2034, sparking debate over the validity of this claim given recent viewership statistics. We analyze TV ratings, noting NASCAR's strong performance despite F1's appeal to younger demographics. Listener, Dylan, shares his experience at the Miami GP, contrasting it with NASCAR events.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:47 - Formula 1 Growth will Be Bigger than NASCAR, Apparently.

03:42 - Contract Duration of Miami GP

06:57 - Miami returns as the NASCAR Championship Venue in 2026

10:51 - F1 Media Rights is a discussion in Finance Circles

13:05 - F1 Subscription Model Is the Best

15:07 - NASCAR's TV Contract Comparison

17:03 - Dylan's Experience at Miami GP

20:22 - Comparing race vibes: Miami vs. Vegas vs. Austin

22:03 - The unique experience of F1 events

25:22 - Faux beaches at the Miami GP

27:38 - The cost of F1 merchandise

29:09 - NHL playoffs discussion

33:04 - Upcoming Netflix Series content on NASCAR

34:37 - NASCAR's creative marketing for the Return to Miami

35:54 - TV Ratings Overview

40:02 - Alpine F1 Team Changes

45:16 - Potential New FIA President, Carlos Sainz

47:51 - Lawnmower Racing

49:49 - Upcoming Race Picks

52:13 - PR Lap

57:34 - Upcoming Laguna Seca IMSA Event

58:56 - Outro

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S3E18: Were We All Wrong About Texas? 100th Episode Q&A, Verstappen a Weapon or a Warrior, IndyCar Boring; Yes or No? May 06, 2025

Show notes

In this milestone 100th episode, we reflect on our journey and dive into the recent NASCAR race at Texas. We discuss the challenges drivers face with dirty air and passing difficulties, particularly in turn four. We highlight Michael McDowell's two-tire strategy and commend Ross Chastain's veteran-like performance. We debate the next-gen car's sensitivity to dirty air and the importance of driver confidence. Following that, we look into F1's recent race at Miami, and decide, is Max Verstappen a weapon or a warrior? Then, we dive into the IndyCar race that is leaving a few wondering if this season will be worth watching? We wrap up with listener Q&As and a heartfelt thank you to fans for their support, emphasizing the community spirit of motorsports.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:41 - Denny Hamlin's Shoutout

06:01 - Texas Race Review

17:30 - Turn 3 and 4 Bumps

22:50 - Broadcast Quality Improvements

23:45 - Ross Chastain's Car Confidence Issues

32:06 - Kyle Busch's Driving Insights

39:27 - Joey Logano's Winning Strategy

45:34 - 750 HP is an Easy Switch -Engine Engineer

52:41 - Was Chris Wright or Chris Wrong?

58:03 - Frankie Muniz's Racing Struggles

1:03:59 - Cadillac's Lame F1 Announcement

1:06:52 - Max's Racing Tactics

1:09:17 - McLaren's Dominance

1:11:45 - Aston Martin's Struggles

1:14:29 - IndyCar Race Review

1:15:46 - Driver Talent vs. Race Excitement

1:16:19 - Scott Dixon's Legacy

1:18:25 - Picks for Upcoming Races and 2 Year Anniversary Q&A

1:36:08 - Outro

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S3E17: What the hell happened at Talladega? Zilisch Out At Texas due to Injury, Perez to Cadillac F1? May 01, 2025

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In this episode, Parker Kligerman, Joshua Mendoza, and AJ Henderson dive into the recent Talladega race, sharing our personal experiences and insights. Parker reflects on the vibrant atmosphere and fan engagement at Talladega, emphasizing the unique energy of the event. Another point we discuss is the impact of commercial breaks on the viewing experience, noting how they disrupt the race's flow, especially during crucial moments. We also critique the lack of green flag racing in the final laps, expressing frustration over the broadcast's handling of the race's conclusion. We finally turn towards the events that took place outside of the track, and focus on the upcoming F1 race in Miami, along with the Cadillac announcement.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - Parker's Fan Experience at Talladega

05:00 - The Frustrations with the Cup Race

08:00 - Critique of the Race Finish

10:00 - Commercial Break Issues

17:00 - Adjusting Race Dynamics

34:31 - PGA Tour Interest in NASCAR CEO

39:18 - Viewership Statistics

40:32 - Zilisch's Injury Discussion

44:44 - Formula One Circuit Announcement, Not Great Response

48:12 - Cadillac's F1 Entry Announcement, Perez Signed?

50:54 - IndyCar Testing Insights

52:34 - Upcoming Race Picks

54:32 - PR Lap

59:29 - Outro

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S3E16: RCR Appeal Denied, Are NASCAR Drivers Good at Rocket League, Parker's Chaotic All-Star Race Idea Apr 24, 2025

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Today's Guest: Sam Mayer

In this episode, Parker Kligerman, Joshua Mendoza, and AJ Henderson dive into recent racing news. The group humorously debates the potential of NASCAR racing at Interlagos former 'oval' layout. Special guest Sam Mayer shares his insights on racing at Rockingham and his current standing in the Xfinity Series, as well as his latest obsession and frustration with Rocket League. The group dives into FIA's recent backtrack with it's swearing ban and the FIA approving GM's Power Unit. Parker mentions his excited for Indy 500 on track activities returning and his hopes to return to the track to see the spectacle of qualifying.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

04:18 - All-Star Race Format Ideas

08:14 - NASCAR AT Interlagos Oval?

13:37 - Sam Mayer's Return

15:51 - Rockingham Race Experience

17:36 - Xfinity Car Dynamics

19:14 - Racing Dynamics at Rockingham

20:29 - Parker's All-Star Race Format

23:15 - Party Plans at Talladega

25:36 - Gaming Conversations

29:39 - Mayer's Margarita Machine

31:16 - Future Race Expectations

36:00 - RCR's Rear Suspension DQ and failed appeal

41:10 - Rodney Childers Departure from Spire

42:31 - Rockingham Viewership

52:34 - FIA's Amended Swearing Policy

53:09 - GM's F1 Engine Plans Approved

57:00 - Indianapolis 500 On-Track Activities Have Begun

59:25 - Weekend Race Picks

1:01:20 - PR Lap

1:05:04 - Outro

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S3E15: How This Underdog NASCAR Owner is Beating Giant Teams with Millions Less, Max's $300 Million Decision, Rockingham Delivers Apr 22, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we're joined by Tommy Joe Martins, co-owner of Alpha

Prime Racing, to discuss the recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at

Rockingham and how his team has over achieved on a shoestring budget.

Afterwards, we discuss the Jesse Love's DQ, Formula 1 race in Jeddah,

and the Max Verstappen's potential $300 Million opportunity and

sabbatical.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:23 - Landon Got Got by a Fake Post

08:29 - Parker's Rockingham Race Experience

14:02 - Guest: Tommy Joe Martins

15:03 - Tommy Joe's Weekend Recap

16:16 - Brennan's Season Performance

19:22 - Retzlaff's Final Restart Strategy

22:23 - Parity in the Xfinity Series

25:09 - Driver Talent and Team Comfort

26:53 - Technology Shift in Xfinity Series

28:36 - Comparing Budget Levels in Xfinity Series

30:16 - Importance of Engine Quality

33:55 - Overcoming Budget Limitations

34:52 - Financial Gap to Top Teams

35:29 - Manufacturer Support in NASCAR

37:23 - Impact of Personnel Changes

38:21 - Team Playoff Opportunities and Preparations

46:18 - Winning vs. Process

54:26 - Rockingham Race Highlights

59:18 - Jesse Love's DQ

1:06:46 - Homestead-Miami Championship Announcement

1:08:10 - Formula 1 Race Analysis

1:09:07 - Controversial VER Penalty

1:15:12 - Carlos Sainz vs. Lewis Hamilton

1:16:33 - McLaren Driver Dynamics

1:18:45 - Max Verstappen's Possible Sabbatical

1:23:11 - Max Verstappen's Potential $300 Million Contract Offer

1:25:07 - Upcoming Race Predictions

1:27:15 - PR Lap

1:33:18 - Outro

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S3E14: Parker and Landon's Proposals to Fix Bristol, Larson's Dominance, Who is #1 at McLaren? Apr 15, 2025

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We discuss the electrifying Masters golf tournament atmosphere and how it impacted our viewing experience of the Bristol Cup Race. A significant portion of our conversation focuses on Bristol Motor Speedway, examining the track's changes over the years and their effects on racing dynamics. We debate solutions like increasing the banking on the bottom groove to enhance competitiveness. We also touch on the challenges of car parity in NASCAR and the potential departure of Xfinity as the series sponsor. We then dive into F1's race in Bahrain, dissecting Lando's struggles, Yuki's points finish, and the harsh words from former FIA Deputy President's resignation. We follow up with Josh's on the ground experience at Long Beach, and tease some upcoming content!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - The Masters Golf Tournament

06:20 - What's Wrong with Bristol Motor Speedway?

08:04 - Our Proposals for Bristol

20:39 - Is It a Vehicle Problem Too?

28:41 - Carson Hocevar's Performance

30:20 - Kyle Larson's Xfinity Dominance

35:29 - Justin Allgaier's Efforts

38:46 - Big Wreck at Bristol

42:23 - YouTube Channel Shoutout

46:23 - Xfinity Title Sponsorship Changes

48:06 - Upcoming Rockingham Race

52:09 - F1 Bahrain GP Recap

53:13 - Lando Norris' Race Performance

1:01:40 - Oscar Piastri's Championship Position

1:02:36 - Yuki Tsunoda's Points Finish

1:02:58 - FIA Deputy President's Resignation

1:03:44 - IndyCar Race at Long Beach

1:04:06 - Street Course Racing Experience

1:04:38 - Content Teaser with Bob Pockrass

1:06:07 - PR Lap

1:07:12 - NASCAR and Xfinity Picks

1:09:06 - Listener Feedback

1:14:48 - Outro

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S3E13: Was This a Boring Weekend? Jack Doohan Showed The Flaws in Sim Racing, William Byron's Strategy Mis-step, and Anger in Xfinity Series. Apr 08, 2025

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In this episode, we dive into the recent NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington, where Denny Hamlin's unexpected victory sparks a lively discussion. We analyze William Byron's dominant performance and strategic missteps, Tyler Reddick's lead change, and Ryan Blaney's impressive navigation through the field. We also touch on Darlington's track changes and the nostalgic appeal of throwback paint schemes. Additionally, we discuss the upcoming NASCAR schedule, the impact of PJ1 traction compound, and Brandon Jones' Xfinity Series win. We reflect on driver accountability and a tribute to the late Shige Hattori. We then turn our attention to a Suzuka Snoozer, with Max Verstappen finding a new gear in qualifying and Jack Doohan trying out a sim move in real life with dire consequences.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

04:44 - Personal Life Update

07:12 - Darlington Cup Race Review

09:17 - Pit Stop Timing and Strategy

14:50 - Late Race Battles

16:16 - Caution and Conspiracy Theories

18:36 - Track Changes and Darlington's Charm

19:39 - NASCAR Next Gen Performance

22:00 - Throwback Weekend Exhaustion

24:38 - Tradition vs. Modernization

27:16 - Throwback Schemes and Nostalgia

35:06 - Kyle Larson's Hydration Collaboration

36:59 - Upcoming Bristol Race

37:19 - Diverse Racing Tracks Discussion

38:20 - PJ1 vs. Resin Debate

39:27 - Tire Wear Concerns

44:03 - Brandon Jones' Victory

49:39 - Tribute to Shige Hattori

51:44 - Formula One Race Recap

1:00:08 - Max Verstappen's unique situation

1:02:57 - Red Bull's performance challenges

1:05:20 - McLaren's pit strategy

1:06:11 - Sim racing insights

1:07:27 - Hacking the sim

1:11:50 - Real-life application of sim techniques

1:13:15 - Finding speed in the sim

1:17:09 - 1999 Spa Incident

1:17:35 - Sim Racing Benefits

1:18:03 - IndyCar Updates

1:18:57 - MotoGP Start Shenanigans Could Be Over?

1:21:39 - Upcoming Race Picks

1:24:31 - Voicemail

1:28:21 - Listener Reviews

1:37:00 - Outro

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S3E12: Has NASCAR Abandoned Socal? New Charter Lawsuit Just Dropped, Penalties for Xfinity Race Shenanigans Apr 03, 2025

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In this episode, Parker Kligerman, Joshua Mendoza, and AJ Henderson dive into the recent lawsuit between Legacy Motor Club and Rick Ware Racing over a charter sale disagreement, discussing the legal and financial implications for both teams and the broader NASCAR community. We also touch on NASCAR's plans for the LA market, including the challenges and opportunities of maintaining a strong presence in Southern California. We dive into Formula 1 and IndyCar for a bit before AJ and Josh hand out their pick for this weekends racing.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Legacy vs Rick Ware Racing Lawsuit

15:17 - Has NASCAR Abandoned Southern California?

25:08 - 23XI Racing's New Sponsorship

28:22 - Penske Cars' Electrical Troubles Explained

31:14 - Xfinity Series Penalties for Saturday's Race

34:19 - Viewership Ratings for Xfinity Series

38:01 - NASCAR's Need for In-Race Officiating

41:37 - CARS Tour on FS1!