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Welcome to After The Fermé Gossip: because the most interesting thing about a race weekend is never what happened on track. Billy and Sammy. Every week. All of it. Socials: Instagram: @afterparcferme TicTok: @afterparcferme

  1. 25 Aug

    New Hampshire race recap: Byron hit the wall hard!

    A wet NASCAR race, a shaky rule package, and a late-race wheel failure that should never have happened, this episode zeroes in on the moments that changed the outcome and the questions fans should be asking now. If you care about race strategy, driver performance, or what the next round of rule changes could mean at Daytona, this conversation is for you. Sam and Billy break down why the wet-track conditions made this race feel different, how the on-track grip and visibility issues affected the field, and why Shane van Gisbergen seemed fast early but couldn’t quite convert speed into passes late. They also unpack the safety car chaos, the calls around Carson and the other incidents, and the frustration of watching a strong run unravel in the closing laps. You'll also hear the guys dig into NASCAR's evolving regulations, including the Daytona Cup Series speedway package, where spoiler height is being lowered and horsepower reduced in an effort to cut drag and create more passing. That leads into a bigger conversation about how car setup, driving line, weather, and pit adjustments can all stack up to make a driver look dominant one minute and stuck the next. Billy also explains the broader playoff picture, from the regular season finale at Daytona to how the top 16 lock into the chase, while Sam brings the fan perspective on what feels obvious from the onboard but can be harder to prove from the outside. And when William Byron's wheel comes off after clear warning signs, the episode turns into a sharp critique of avoidable mistakes and why those errors matter so much this late in the season. #nascar

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Welcome to After The Fermé Gossip: because the most interesting thing about a race weekend is never what happened on track. Billy and Sammy. Every week. All of it. Socials: Instagram: @afterparcferme TicTok: @afterparcferme