The Backroad

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Hosted by Seth Woolcock, Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez, this FSWA-nominated podcast provides provides a refreshing & feel-good take on NASCAR betting, covering the Cup, Xfinity & Truck Series from a gambling perspective.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings | Our Consensus Top 25 Drivers

    Learn what drivers are throttling up & which are slowing down heading into the new season with our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series power rankings! Where does Trackhouse Racing’s rookie Connor Zilisch land? Is this the year that Joe Gibbs Racing’s Ty Gibbs gets over the hump? Plus, who’s the king of the hill to begin the circuit? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock reveal their consensus top 25 drivers on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:15 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:06 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:07:12 RIP Greg Biffle & Dennis Hamlin 00:09:14 Horizon Forecast: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings 00:10:07 Other Receiving Votes (John Hunter Nemechek & Austin Dillon) 00:13:17 No. 25: Daniel Suárez 00:17:42 No. 24: Erik Jones 00:19:38 Side Bar: Patrick Staropoli to Big Machine Racing 00:21:32 No. 23: Michael McDowell 00:24:57 No. 22: Josh Berry 00:28:00 No. 21: Kyle Busch 00:32:06 No. 20: Brad Keselowski 00:36:10 No. 19: Carson Hocevar 00:40:01 No. 18: Ty Gibbs 00:43:54 No. 17: Austin Cindric 00:46:07 No. 16: Connor Zilisch 00:51:15 No. 15: Ryan Preece 00:54:40 No. 14: Alex Bowman 00:57:37 No. 13: Chris Buescher 00:59:41 No. 12: Tyler Reddick 01:02:18 No. 11: Ross Chastain 01:05:23 Wanna Parlay Promo 01:06:45 No. 10: Shane van Gisbergen 01:09:35 No: 9. Bubba Wallace 01:11:26 No. 8: Chase Elliott 01:13:27 No: 7: Joey Logano 01:15:40 No: 6: Christopher Bell 01:18:05 No: 5: Chase Briscoe 01:20:02 No: 4: William Byron 01:21:48 No: 3: Denny Hamlin 01:24:52 No: 2: Kyle Larson 01:28:23 No. 1: Ryan Blaney 01:31:08 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

    1h 33m

  2. 24/12/2025

    2026 F1 Preview & Predictions | Top Formula 1 Futures Picks + Best Bets

    Become a motorsports world traveler this holiday season with our 2026 F1 preview & season predictions! Does Max Verstappen (+250) deserve to be the World Championship favorite? Can Ferrari (+600) close the gap between them & McLaren (+137)? Plus, which new Cadillac driver between Sergio Pérez (-115) & Valtteri Bottas (-115) has the better season? Motorsports betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez make their top Formula 1 futures picks & best bets on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:34 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:03:54 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:07:19 Horizon Forecast: 2026 F1 Preview 00:07:33 2026 F1 Grid 00:17:12 2026 F1 Race Schedule 00:19:56 2026 F1 Car Changes 00:24:23 WannaParlay Promo 00:25:28 Parking Garage Props: Top Formula 1 Futures Picks + Best Bets 00:25:46 F1 World Championship Odds & Storylines 00:46:12 F1 Constructor’s Championship Odds 00:49:53 F1 Season Match Bets Odds Odds 00:50:03 Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen (-2500) vs. Hadjar (+1000) 00:50:36 McLaren: Lando Norris (-180) vs. Oscar Piastri (+140) 00:52:23 Mercedes: George Russell (-300) vs. Kimi Antonelli (+220) 00:53:55 Ferrari: Charles Leclerc (-450) vs. Lewis Hamilton (+300) 00:55:34 Cadillac: Sergio Pérez (-115) vs. Valtteri Bottas (-115) 00:57:36 Audi: Nico Hulkenberg (-300) vs. Gabriel Bortoleto (+220) 00:59:46 Williams: Carlos Sainz Jr. (-150) vs. Alexander Albon (+110) 01:01:27 Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso (-550) vs. Lance Stroll (+380) 01:02:37 Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson (-300) vs. Arvid Lindblad (+220) 01:04:14 Alpine: Pierre Gasly (-700) vs. Franco Colapinto (+400) 01:05:14 Haas: Oliver Bearman (-180) vs. Esteban Ocon (+140) 01:06:42 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix Outrights Odds 01:10:30 2026 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Outrights Odds 01:12:50 Over/Under 4 Grand Prix Race Winners in 2026 01:14:00 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written motorsports DFS & betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our motorsports community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚗 Rod Villagomez

    1h 15m

  3. 19/12/2025

    2026 NASCAR Cup Series HOT Takes 🥵 | Top 8 Bold Predictions

    Keep the coolant on hand for when you hear our top 2026 NASCAR Cup Series hot takes & bold predictions! Can Spire Motorsports’ Michael McDowell rank top 12 in average finish at year’s end? Does Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe win the Regular Season Championship? Plus, will Trackhouse Racing sweep the road courses? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock redline the engines on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:28 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:03:24 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:06:03 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update 00:06:27 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing vs. Front Row Motorsports Lawsuit Settled 00:10:10 Settlement Details 00:13:29 Settlement Fallout Predictions 00:21:29 Richard Childress NDA Findings 00:25:44 Parimutuel Betting Systems at NASCAR Tracks? 00:29:54 Front Row Motorsports Finances Uncovered 00:32:41 SRX’s Impact on the Trial 00:36:47 WannaParlay Promo 00:38:39 Horizon Forecast: 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Hot Takes & Bold Predictions 00:39:14 Our 2025 Bold Predictions Review 00:50:15 Carson Hocevar Wins One of the First Five Races 00:53:13 Michael McDowell Finishes Top-12 in Average Finish 00:57:32 All Three Spire Motorsports Cars Win a Race 01:01:24 Trackhouse Racing Sweeps the Road Courses 01:08:19 Chase Briscoe Wins the Regular Season Championship 01:11:29 Front Row Motorsports All Finish 30th+ in Points 01:18:56 Bonuses: Winless Drivers Find Their Way to Victory Lane & Kyle Larson’s Winless Streak Reaches 40 Races 01:21:43 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

    1h 26m

  4. 12/12/2025

    Early 2026 Daytona 500 Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Cup Series Betting Odds

    Put yourself out in front of potential closing-line value for “Granddaddy of Them All” with our early 2026 Daytona 500 picks & predictions for the first NASCAR Cup Series betting odds of the season! Will Justin Allgaier (55-1) take down the full-time field, or can Kyle Larson (16-1) win his first Harley J. Earl Trophy? NASCAR betting analyst Seth Woolcock starts laying out the first card for the crown jewel on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:04 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:46 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Tournament Promo 00:06:25 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update 00:06:41 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing & Front Raw Motorsports Lawsuit Settles 00:11:19 Silly Season News: Muniz, Green, Wright & Sanchez 00:17:24 Horizon Forecast 00:17:36 Daytona 500 Entry List 00:18:52 Daytona 500 Schedule 00:22:01 Daytona International Speedway Breakdown 00:22:43 Daytona International Speedway Trends 00:26:19 Parking Garage Props: Early 2026 Daytona 500 Picks & Predictions 00:26:34 IBT NASCAR Betting Model Tutorial 00:35:34 Wanna Parlay Promo 00:37:12 Available Daytona 500 Markets 00:39:46 Unavailable Daytona 500 Markets 00:42:47 Outright Odds Preview 00:46:23 T10 Odds Preview 00:48:04 O/U Finishing Position Odds Preview 00:49:58 Laps Led Odds Preview 00:56:33 Early Daytona 500 Leans 00:57:18 Bubba Wallace Over 3.5 Laps Led (-115 via Caesars) 00:59:56 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways. ⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. 💲💲 Are you ready to get in the game & flex those parlay legs? Download the Wanna Parlay app for IOS or Android, and get a 100% match bonus when you use the code “IBT.” ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock

    1h 3m

  5. 05/12/2025

    2026 Fantasy NASCAR Draft | Top Cup O’Reilly & Truck Series Drivers

    Can you build a better dream team than the top Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts & Truck series drivers selected in our 2026 fantasy NASCAR draft? Is Legacy Motorsports’ Erik Jones a sneaky value? Does Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe take another step forward? Plus, will Front Row Motorsports’ Layne Riggs dominate Friday nights NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks, Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez make their favorite picks for when stock racing returns on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:44 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:05:50 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update 00:06:15 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing & Front Row Motorsports Week 1 Trial Update 00:09:39 NASCAR Silly Season News: Ty Dillon, Chris Gabehart, Anthony Alfredo & More 00:16:19 Draft or Pass: 2026 Fantasy NASCAR Draft 00:17:15 Elliot’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Ryan Blaney 00:19:09 Seth’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Chase Briscoe 00:21:44 Rod’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Christopher Bell 00:24:34 Elliot’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Alex Bowman 00:27:23 Seth’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Shane van Gisbergen 00:29:32 Rod’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Ross Chastain 00:33:41 Elliot’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Noah Gragson 00:35:22 Seth’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Erik Jones 00:37:18 Rod’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Daniel Suarez 00:41:31 Elliot’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Carson Kvapil 00:45:23 Seth’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Jesse Love 00:47:49 Rod’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Rajah Caruth 00:51:51 Elliot’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Layne Riggs 00:55:07 Seth’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Giovanni Ruggiero 00:56:52 Rod’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Daniel Hemric 01:00:26 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Picks & Predictions 01:03:12 Charles Leclerc Top 3 Qualifier (+550 via Caesars) 01:05:26 Kimi Antonelli To Win Group 2 (+110 via Caesars) 01:07:16 Oscar Piastri Podium Finish (-275 via Caesars) 01:09:15 Isack Hadjar Top 6 (+450 via Caesars) 01:10:23 Alexander Albon Top 10 (+175 via theScore Bet) 01:11:22 Estaban Ocon Top 10 (+375 via Caesars) 01:12:18 Liam Lawson Top 10 (+275 via Hard Rock Bet) 01:14:03 Virtual Safety Car: Yes (-115 via Caesars) 01:16:02 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🚗 Rod Villagomez

    1h 18m

  6. 25/11/2025

    Top Early 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Picks | Futures Betting Odds First-Look

    Keep your head on a swivel for potential generational plays with our top early 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship picks & predictions for the futures betting odds! What makes Shane van Gisbergen (150-1) worth a multi-unit investment? Is taking Connor Zilisch (10-1) a mistake? Plus, does Tyler Reddick (16-1) get back to victory lane? NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks circle their early title leans on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:14 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:07:44 Ranking the Best & Worst Sportsbooks For NASCAR Betting 00:08:24 ESPN BET 00:14:42 bet365 00:19:28 FanDuel 00:28:15 Caesars 00:34:06 BetRivers 00:38:54 BetMGM 00:41:22 DraftKings 00:44:02 Fanatics 00:47:00 Final NASCAR Betting Tips 00:50:17 Parking Garage Props2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Futures Odds First-Look 00:50:50 Kyle Larson & Denny Hamlin (+500) 00:54:24 Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell & William Byron (+600) 00:57:28 Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe & Connor Zilisch (+1000) 01:02:40 Joey Logano & Tyler Reddick (+1600) 01:07:46 Ross Chastain (+2500) 01:09:56 Josh Berry, Bubba Wallace & Carson Hocevar (+3000) 01:12:28 Chris Buescher, Alex Bowman & Ty Gibbs (+4000) 01:14:07 Austin Cindric, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch & Ryan Preece (+5000) 01:16:03 Shane van Gisbergen (+15000) 01:19:12 Other Drivers: Erik Jones, Austin Dillon, John Hunter Nemechek & Michael McDowell (+25000) 01:21:10 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

    1h 23m

  7. 21/11/2025

    NASCAR Xfinity & Truck Series Team Grades | 2025 Season Report Cards & Reviews

    Uncover the best & worst from the lower levels of professional stock car racing with our 2025 NASCAR Xfinity & Truck Series team grades & season report cards! Does falling short in Phoenix make it a failed season for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports (JRM)? Plus, was any program more consistent from start to finish than David Gilliland’s TRICON Garage? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez close the book on the season that was on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:37 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:05:45 In the Rearview 00:06:17 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Team Grades 00:06:27 Richard Childress Racing 00:10:12 JR Motorsports 00:15:44 Joe Gibbs Racing 00:22:56 Big Machine Racing 00:25:03 Harrison Burton/AM Racing 00:27:06 Haas Factory Team 00:30:18 Kaulig Racing 00:35:28 Jordan Anderson Racing 00:38:12 RSS Racing 00:39:45 Sam Hunt Racing 00:40:39 Alpha Prime Racing 00:42:28 Additional NASCAR Xfinity Series Drivers 00:44:15 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Report Cards 00:44:25 TRICON Garage 00:47:02 ThorSport Racing 00:49:57 Halmar Friesen Racing 00:54:14 Front Row Motorsports 00:55:58 Spire Motorsports 00:58:08 CR7 Motorsports 00:59:19 Niece Motorsports 01:00:46 Additional NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Drivers 01:02:18 Parking Garage Props: 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Picks & Predictions 01:02:46 Max Verstappen Outright (+175 via Caesars) 01:05:35 Lando Norris Outright (+275 via ESPN BET) 01:07:54 Kimi Antonelli Top 6 (-300 via Caesars) 01:09:39 Racing Bulls Double Points Finish (+550 via ESPN BET) 01:12:09 Lewis Hamilton To Not Complete Race (+600 via Caesars) 01:13:49 Franco Colapinto (+240 via Caesars) vs. Pierre Gasly 01:15:35 Oliver Bearman To Win Group C (+190 via Caesars) 01:16:46 Fastest Pit Stop: Red Bull (+250 via ESPN BET) 01:17:50 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🚗 Rod Villagomez

  8. 14/11/2025

    NASCAR Cup Series Team Grades | 2025 Season Report Cards & Reviews

    Find out which organizations trended up & which fell short of expectations with our 2025 NASCAR Cup Series team grades & season report cards! Is winning the championship enough for Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) to take home a perfect score? Plus, where do topsy-turvy results put Trackhouse Racing Team? NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks break out the red pens on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:16 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:25 In the Rearview 00:04:48 Hendrick Motorsports 00:13:32 Joe Gibbs Racing 00:22:53 Team Penske/Wood Brothers Racing 00:33:21 23XI Racing 00:41:18 Trackhouse Racing 00:52:17 Richard Childress Racing 00:59:35 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing 01:04:51 Spire Motorsports 01:09:25 Legacy Motor Club 01:11:37 Kaulig Racing 01:13:48 Front Row Motorsports 01:16:14 Hyak Motorsports 01:17:21 Haas Factory Team 01:19:30 Rick Ware Racing 01:21:21 Plugs + Outro 🔗 Useful Links: 📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website. 💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community to get access to our exclusive betting model & Discord. 🎧 Rate & review the audio version of “The Backroad” to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season. 📻 Catch the show live on 101.5 FM Talk-N West TN. ✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X: 🚙 Seth Woolcock 🏎️ Elliot Hicks

    1h 23m
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Hosted by Seth Woolcock, Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez, this FSWA-nominated podcast provides provides a refreshing & feel-good take on NASCAR betting, covering the Cup, Xfinity & Truck Series from a gambling perspective.

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  • Creator
    In-Between Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
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    The Backroad