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. 29 JAN

    2026 Cook Out Clash Picks & Predictions | NASCAR Bowman Gray Betting Odds

    Make big-time money at The Madhouse with our 2026 Cook Out Clash picks & predictions for Bowman Gray Stadium! Does Ryan Blaney run away from the field in the opening exhibition race? Can Chase Elliott defend his title? Plus, what makes Chase Briscoe a valuable investment for a top 5 wager? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Chris Collichio share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad (S6 E1).” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:35 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:07:08 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:07:22 Charlotte ROVAL is Out for 2026 Chase Race 00:10:07 Corey Lajoie & John Hunter Nemechek Latest Entries in Daytona Truck Race 00:12:51 Owner’s Points Change Hands for 2026 00:19:18 Horizon Forecast: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium 00:19:38 Cook Out Clash Entry List, Schedule & Race Format 00:25:30 Bowman Gray Track Breakdown 00:28:50 Trends & Model 00:41:30 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week 00:42:16 WannaParlay Promo 00:43:02 Parking Garage Props: Cook Out Clash Picks & Predictions 00:43:23 Impressions of the Sportsbooks 00:44:50 Christopher Bell Outright (+900 via bet365) 00:48:55 Joey Logano Outright (+1200 via Caesars) 00:51:29 Josh Berry Outright (+3000 via theScore Bet) 00:53:42 Ryan Blaney Top 3 (+200 via Caesars) 00:57:06 Ross Chastain Top 3 (+500 via Caesars) 01:00:35 Ty Gibbs (-110 via Caesars) vs. Chris Buescher 01:02:28 Chris Buescher (-120 via Caesars) vs. Ty Gibbs 01:06:27 Alex Bowman (-115 via Caesars) vs. Josh Berry 01:11:45 Even Number to Win (+105 via Caesars) 01:14:17 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: 🏎️ Elliot Hicks 🏁 Chris Collichio

    1h 18m

  2. 23 JAN

    Video: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Picks & Predictions | H2H, Championship + More Futures Odds

    Revisit the futures odds following the Chase format announcement with our 2026 NASAR Cup Series picks & predictions! Should gamblers drink the juice with Bubba Wallace (-150) vs. Josh Berry (+120)? Is Connor Zilisch (+2200) being disrespected as a serious title contender? Plus, is Kyle Larson (+130) a lock to finish top 3 in the standings? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock consider new tickets for the H2H matchups, championship, placement prop & more markets on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:48 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:08:15 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:08:25 NASCAR Rules Update 00:12:22 Travis Pastrana Enters Daytona Truck Series Race 00:14:42 Silly Season Updates 00:19:57 Horizon Forecast: Confirmed Daytona 500 Open Entries 00:37:14 WannaParlay Promo 00:38:52 Parking Garage Props: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Picks & Predictions 00:39:10 Updated 2026 Championship Odds 01:01:33 Top 3 Finish Odds 01:08:04 H2H Standings Matchup & Group Odds 01:20:21 Winning Car Number & Manufacturer Odds 01:25:25 Favorite Early Leans 01:28:05 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 30m

  3. 17 JAN

    2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season Win Totals Picks Predictions Futures Odds

    Keep the spirit of victory alive despite the new format change with our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season win totals picks & predictions! Can Kyle Larson (+150) have a banner year and cross 4.5 wins? Is the juice too much to drink on Shane Van Gisbergen (-190) to win 3.5 races? Plus, does Kyle Busch (+150) get back to victory lane for the first time since 2023? NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Seth Woolcock take a first look at the recently released futures odds on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:19 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:09:26 Fast Lap News: NASCAR News Update 00:09:38 NASCAR Re-Introduces Chase Points Format 00:28:44 Brad Keselowski RFK Racing Updates 00:31:30 Jimmie Johnson’s 2026 Plans 00:36:11 Truck Series Notes: Tony Stewart, Michael McDowell, Jake Garcia & More 00:44:55 Wanna Parlay Promo 00:46:33 Parking Garage Props: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season Win Totals Picks 00:46:55 Shane van Gisbergen Over/Under 3.5 Wins (-190/+160 via Caesars) 00:50:08 Ross Chastain Over/Under 1.5 Wins (+145/-175 via Caesars) 00:53:05 Christopher Bell Over/Under 3.5 Wins (over +115/-145 via Caesars) 00:55:23 Bubba Wallace Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-175/+145 via Caesars) 00:57:12 Chris Buescher Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-170/+140 via Caesars) 00:59:04 Alex Bowman Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-160/+130 via Caesars) 01:02:36 Chase Briscoe Over/Under 2.5 Wins (-150/ +120 via Caesars) 01:05:10 Chase Elliott Over/Under 1.5 Wins (-150/+120 via Caesars) 01:08:36 Brad Keselowski Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-115/-115 via Caesars) 01:11:07 Denny Hamlin Over/Under 3.5 Wins (-115/-115 via Caesars) 01:15:27 Carson Hocevar Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+110/-140 via Caesars) 01:17:21 Ty Gibbs Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+115/145 via Caesars) 01:20:18 Ryan Blaney Over/Under 3.5 Wins (+120/-150 via Caesars) 01:22:18 Austin Cindric Over/Under 0.5 Wins (-115/-115 via Caesars) 01:23:11 Joey Logano Over/Under 2.5 Wins (+165/-200 via Caesars) 01:24:45 William Byron Over/Under 3.5 Wins (+100/-130 via Caesars) 01:26:20 Kyle Larson Over/Under 4.5 Wins (+150/-180 via Caesars) 01:28:29 Tyler Reddick Over/Under 2.5 Wins (+165/-200 via Caesars) 01:30:13 Kyle Busch Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+150/-180 via Caesars) 01:31:58 Austin Dillon Over/Under 0.5 Wins (+180/-220 via Caesars) 01:34:09 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 38m

  4. 10 JAN

    2026 IndyCar Preview & Predictions | Top NTT Series Futures Picks + Best Bets

    Get fired up for the fastest racing on Earth with our 2026 IndyCar preview & season predictions! Can Pato O’Ward (+600) challenge Álex Palou (-220) for the championship? Does an additional street course help Kyle Kirkwood (+110) win over 2.5 races again? Plus, why will Josef Newgarden (-170) finish with under 2.5 wins? Motorsports betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez make their top IndyCar futures picks & best bets on “The Backroad.” ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:09 IBT Racing Family Promo 00:04:15 PropDecks NFL Playoffs Contest Promo 00:07:00 Horizon Forecast: 2026 IndyCar Preview 00:07:14 IndyCar Grid Breakdown 00:07:30 Teams With No Driver Changes 00:12:44 Driver Moves 00:14:51 2026 Rookies 00:17:32 2025 Drivers Who Left 00:19:38 Additional Drivers for the Indianapolis 500 00:21:55 2026 IndyCar Equipment Notes 00:24:26 Notable 2026 IndyCar Schedule Mechanics 00:30:44 IndyCar Points System 00:34:04 WannaParlay Promo 00:35:08 Parking Garage Props: Top IndyCar Futures Picks + Best Bets 00:35:23 2026 IndyCar Championship Odds & Picks 00:42:23 2026 IndyCar Season Win Totals Odds & Picks 00:49:09 Early 2025 Indianapolis 500 Odds & Picks 00:55:53 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 🚗 Rod Villagomez

    1 hr

  5. 3 JAN

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
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    The Backroad