Five to Go Podcast

Doug Turnbull
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NASCAR announcer and Atlanta traffic columnist Doug "Fireball" Turnbull, roving racing journo and college sports announcer Devin Kupka, and championship-winning NASCAR mechanic Dan Elliott go long form on five or so big stories in the racing world each week, along with tales from the garage and the grandstands from over the years. Their racing expertise ranges generations and their enthusiasm is endless. And they might even make you laugh.

  1. 1D AGO

    352 - Daytona, Atlanta, and driving NASCAR motor coaches

    Special guests Archie and Tina Kennedy join Dan, Devin, and Doug and discuss what driving motor coaches for Hendrick Motorsports' Jeff Gordon (Archie) and Jeff Andrews (Tina) is like, including how little time they spend at home. Archie also shares a classic Tony Stewart story and Tina shares what working for Greg Biffle was like. Then the crew gives their Daytona 500 thoughts, including what Devin saw at the track in Daytona and what Dan would do to the length of the Great American Race. And they give a weekend run down of Echo Park Speedway events and their picks to win.

    1h 16m

  2. 6D AGO

    351 - Devin's first Daytona 500, 2026 predictions

    Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss all things Daytona. Devin gives his impressions from his first media experience and his first 500 weekend and shares what the mood was like around both qualifying and the long media day. The crew also discusses Kyle Busch's future after this season and predicts Daytona winners and 2026 champions in all three series.

    1h 21m

  3. FEB 5

    350 - Ryan Preece becomes a winner on a strange stage

    Doug, Devin, and Dan break down the halting, strange, and exciting Clash win for Ryan Preece at Bowman Gray Stadium. They discuss what impact the race has on the season and why Dan thinks the extra horsepower is problematic on such a short track. They also talk about the Washington D.C. grand prix just added for IndyCar and preview what Devin is looking to see at his first Daytona 500.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 30

    349 - NOVAL - and is retro the right way?

    Doug, Dan, and Devin properly toast the ROVAL after reports indicate the Charlotte fall race is moving back to the oval. They recall some of the biggest moments on the Charlotte road course, some stats, and why the Playoff eliminations are what made those races the most exciting. They also deconstruct NASCAR's "old is new again" approach and how fan enthusiasm is a moving target. They also preview the Clash, but note that this episode was recorded before NASCAR moved all Clash events to Sunday.

    1h 6m

  5. JAN 25

    348 - Rule changes, fast food, and familiar names in new rides

    Doug, Dan, and Devin are diving deep on some of NASCAR's tweaks to the fastest lap points and pit road procedures. They also discuss another big name in the Daytona Truck race and two female drivers that will be part-time in Trucks. And they break down a big fast food chain moving into and out of NASCAR.

    43 min

  6. JAN 25

    347- A popular Chase...not named Elliott

    Doug, Devin, and Dan share their initial thoughts on NASCAR's choice to revert back to the 10-race Chase format and where fans and media should now place their emphasis. They also discuss Tony Stewart's return to NASCAR - for one race - and another Cup driver deciding to dip into the Trucks. They also discuss the theft at Greg Biffle's house, what IHRA is up to, and a popular sponsor that is staying in NASCAR.

    56 min

  7. JAN 10

    346 - Our take on Phelps' NASCAR exit

    Were Doug, Dan, and Devin expecting Steve Phelps to leave NASCAR? They will explain why they think his exit was inevitable and what may lie next for the sport. They also toy with the idea of outside ownership of the sport and what they want and expect Monday's Playoff format announcement to be.

    40 min

  8. JAN 1

    345 - Our 2025 NASCAR superlatives

    With Dan away, Doug and Devin reflect on a tumultuous NASCAR season and explain why only one driver qualifies as the sport's main character of the year. They also explain drivers and teams they saw both improve and under-perform and why predictions are so difficult. And they discuss yet another NASCAR tragedy, as Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, passed away in a house fire.

    1h 1m
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About

NASCAR announcer and Atlanta traffic columnist Doug "Fireball" Turnbull, roving racing journo and college sports announcer Devin Kupka, and championship-winning NASCAR mechanic Dan Elliott go long form on five or so big stories in the racing world each week, along with tales from the garage and the grandstands from over the years. Their racing expertise ranges generations and their enthusiasm is endless. And they might even make you laugh.

Information

  • Creator
    Doug Turnbull
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Doug Turnbull
  • Show Website
    Five to Go Podcast

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