In The Draft Show - NASCAR Talk

In The Draft Show
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NASCAR News, Analysis and More! Make ITD your official NASCAR pre-race show for the weekend! Forget that boring network show - have actual FUN talking NASCAR with us! Hosts Wilson and Wazz give opinions on the latest NASCAR news, interview the biggest names in motorsports and go head-to-head every week with their picks for each race!

  1. Sep 6

    The Chase Starts in Darlington, Legacy Swapping Drivers

    (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:09) Welcome to In the Draft (00:00:23) Daytona's Boring but Eventful Race (00:01:42) Ryan Preece's Surprising Victory (00:02:23) NASCAR's Playoff Controversy (00:03:21) The Pitfalls of NASCAR's New Format (00:09:51) Ford's Struggles and Blaney's Success (00:13:08) The Ryan Preece Hype Machine (00:22:36) NASCAR's Viewership and Demographics (00:27:54) The Chase Field and Driver Standings We get our first NASCAR Chase in a long time - who has the best shot at the title? We discuss the Chase field, talk about Legacy swapping a driver for a less-successful one, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Darlington! The Rundown: - Daytona - Preece comes up big at the right moment - The hype is there in Daytona - but the Chase field is still too big - Daytona ratings - and some 'interesting' regular-season demographic numbers - The NASCAR Chase Field - who has a realistic shot?  - NASCAR News: - Legacy MC is dumping John Hunter Nemechek - Legacy MC is hiring Riley Herbst and his Monster Money - Penske swaps pit crews - goes all-in on Blaney - Sponsor News - Darlington! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

  2. Aug 23

    Short Tracks are Still Being Boring, and Zilisch Signs Really Early

    Joey Logano is on a hot streak, but Short Tracks...not so much. We talk about another lackluster track-position race, discuss how many cars should REALLY be in the Chase, and debate Conor Zilisch signing over a year in advance with Hendrick. Plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for New Hampshire. The Rundown: - Richmond - aka Iowa, part 2. Track position is the most important thing - A Sell out crowd? Technically. Kinda.  - Richmond Ratings - up...but from what? - The Chase - are the top-16 already set? - There should only be 10 teams in the Chase - NASCAR News: - Conor Zilisch signs over a year in advance with Hendrick - we talk about the positives and negatives - 2027 Schedule Announcements - no Chicago Street Course, Homestead keeps the finale - Auto Club Speedway not sold. Yet. Give it a chance. - Kurt Busch on the Today show - Sponsor News - New Hampshire - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

  3. Aug 16

    Ty Gibbs Confuses Us. And So Does Front Row Motorsports. For Different Reasons.

    (00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Wilson (00:00:28) Technical Difficulties and Race Day Excitement (00:01:21) The Appeal of Saturday Night Racing (00:04:42) Iowa Race Recap and Strategy Play (00:08:42) Ty Gibbs' Impressive Performance (00:12:01) NASCAR Ratings and Viewership Challenges (00:16:52) Playoff Standings and Championship Race (00:26:11) Truck Race Delay and NASCAR's Marketing Mistakes (00:27:32) Noah Gragson's Return and Front Row Sports (00:31:54) NASCAR's Docu-Series Failures Toyota continued to dominate the season in Iowa, and Ty Gibbs is turning into the non-nepo nepo kid. Plus - Front Row Motorsports doubles down on their worst driver, the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond! The Rundown: - Iowa is another Toyota shootout - It's hard to be annoyed by Ty Gibbs when he runs this well - Iowa Ratings - NASCAR Standings - Denny has a Reddick-type lead, and look who is in second - NASCAR News: - Front Row re-signs Noah Gragson for...reasons. Mostly sponsor-based ones - Yet another NASCAR Docuseries - Haas is not going anywhere. Because where would Cole Custer race, then? - Rockingham is out. So much for the old-school marketing strategy - Sponsor News - Richmond! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

  4. Aug 9

    NASCAR is Back in Action at Iowa, With a New Stage Break Rule

    (00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Wilson (00:00:29) Celebrating 25 Years of The Face Off Hockey Show (00:03:30) NASCAR's New Caution Flag Rule Sparks Debate (00:07:27) Talladega Nights Anniversary Event at Talladega (00:11:42) Upcoming NASCAR Schedule and Clash at Daytona (00:17:32) USA Network's New NASCAR Coverage (00:24:13) Butt Face Toy and Kyle Sieg's Car Sponsorship (00:33:34) Iowa Speedway Preview and Paint Schemes (00:40:09) John Travolta's New Action Movie (00:41:39) The Cast of "The Gentleman Thief" After a rare week off, the Cup series is back on track at Iowa, with an unusual new Stage Break rule - will it work? We discuss the changes, the latest NASCAR News, along with our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks! The Rundown: - NASCAR News: - New Stage Break Rule - will it make a difference? - Dega-Con: something is happening. We just don't know what - 2027 Schedule - lots of announcements, but none of them from NASCAR - Do we need a Pace Car Analyst? Because we're getting one - Sponsor news - Iowa! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

  5. Aug 3

    Heim's Got Wins. Legacy's Got Celebs.

    You couldn't pass at Indy, but Corey Heim still finds a way to make it to the front for his second win of the season. We discuss the Brickyard, the TNT ratings spin, Legacy MC's all-star owner lineup, and more! The Rundown: - The Brickyard - Heim does it again, with another impressive win - TNT Ratings - it is all how you m̶a̶n̶i̶p̶u̶l̶a̶t̶e̶ look at the numbers - NASCAR Standings - still close for the final playoff spots - NASCAR News: - Legacy MC has a LOT of owners. You've heard of (most of) them. But what does that really mean? - JGR gives up part of their Gabehardt lawsuit. Unfortunately, not all of it - NASCAR leaks most of their 2027 schedule changes to see if anyone is upset - Connor Zilisch is totally going to Hendrick - Tommy Baldwin is totally leaving Rick Ware Racing - Sponsor News Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

  6. Jul 26

    Bowman is Leaving the Chat, NASCAR Radio Picks a Pointless Fight

    (00:00:00) Welcome to Draft with Wilson (00:00:28) The Forgotten Show (00:03:09) North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race Recap (00:14:53) TV Ratings and Track Capacity Debate (00:18:58) Fan Reactions and Race Ratings (00:21:37) NASCAR Championship Standings (00:26:19) Alex Bowman's Shocking Retirement Announcement (00:32:35) The Challenges of NASCAR's Long Season (00:33:20) The Impact of a 36-Race Schedule (00:34:39) Bowman's Retirement and Driver Health Concerns At just 34 years old, Alex Bowman will retire next season. Why? We talk about it, along with SiriusXM picking a stupid fight with an IndyCar legend, and Joey Logano finally doing something this season. Plus - the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for The Brickyard! The Rundown: - North Wilkesboro - Joey Logano decides to start racing - Ford wins two in a row, but Toyota is still leading the way - Wilkesboro ratings - they are up, but there is a caveat - NASCAR Standings - the playoff bubble widens a bit - Alex Bowman retiring after 2027 - is the NASCAR schedule to blame? Spoiler alert - probably. - Danielle Trotta desperately looks for some pop - generates fake rage toward Scott Dixon - Ratings flex? We look at NASCAR vs. IndyCar ratings between 2008 and now - Front Row wants to...keep Noah Gragson?? Ok. - Tom Cruise wants to play a NASCAR driver. At 64 years old - In Season Challenge Finale - The Brickyard! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

  7. Jul 12

    Toyota Keeps Winning. And a Semi-Made-Up Rivalry.

    (00:00:00) Welcome to the Draft with Wilson and Scotty Oss (00:00:28) Fireworks and Cat Troubles (00:01:29) NASCAR's Return to Chicagoland Speedway (00:03:00) The Race and Its Strategy (00:05:25) Toyota's Dominance and Track Position (00:06:16) North Wilkesboro Night Race and World Cup Avoidance (00:07:59) Austin Hill and SFG Incident (00:15:30) Carson Hocevar and Driver Aggression (00:19:17) Chicago Land Ratings and NASCAR's Future (00:27:40) NASCAR's Television Ratings and Growth The return of Chicagoland saw multiple leaders - but Toyota still won out in the end. We discuss whether the move back to an intermediate track worked, the kinda-sorta rivalry with SVG and Austin Hill, the latest NASCAR News - and our Picks for Atlanta. The Rundown: - Chicagoland - another Toyota shootout in the end - Did the Chicago oval work? Good crowd...less than good ratings - SVG - Austin Hill - why do the bad drivers keep beefing with the road course experts? - NASCAR Standings - the battle for the final playoff spots remains intense - NASCAR News: - Steve O'Donnell says everyone wants to broadcast more races. If only more people wanted to watch them  - The ESPYs are still apparently a thing - NASCAR holding public memorial for Kyle Busch in October with some interesting details. Let's hope they do it right. - Sponsor News - Atlanta! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks. Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

  8. Jul 8

    SVG is Still Good at Road Racing, Bowman Still Looking for a Deal

    After getting taken out in San Diego, SVG comes back in a big way at Sonoma. We discuss the latest NASCAR News - including Alex Bowman looking for a new contract, and the return of Chicagoland The Rundown: - Sonoma - SVG is back, even if it is not by much - Sonoma Ratings are...not the best - NASCAR Standings - Denny takes the lead - NASCAR News: - Alex Bowman still doesn't have a deal - but is there even a better choice for Hendrick? - Garage 66 Problems - Sponsor News - Chicagoland is back! Our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks Find the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShow Thanks for listening!

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NASCAR News, Analysis and More! Make ITD your official NASCAR pre-race show for the weekend! Forget that boring network show - have actual FUN talking NASCAR with us! Hosts Wilson and Wazz give opinions on the latest NASCAR news, interview the biggest names in motorsports and go head-to-head every week with their picks for each race!

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    In The Draft Show
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
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