Burn It Down Podcast

Burn It Down Podcast
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Start your engines with Burn It Down, the twice‑weekly NASCAR hangout where Ross and Josh talk racing the way fans actually talk racing. From wild finishes to bold bets, they break down the sport with humor, heat, and real‑deal knowledge. If NASCAR is your thing, this is your show.

  1. 2d ago

    Weekend Preview for Gateway | Denny VS Spire? | Berry to Legacy MC | RCR Holding Brex Hostage?

    The hosts discuss their excitement for the upcoming race at Bristol Motor Speedway and share their anticipation for a golf tournament and suite experience at the Speedway. They also analyze the upcoming race at the Worldwide Technology Raceway, discussing the track, expectations for the Penske and Gibbs teams, and the importance of strategy and track position in the race. The conversation covers race predictions, points leader analysis, off-track news, legacy motor club, Toyota partnership insights, Josh Barry's future, race venue discussions, Kyle Larson's throwback scheme, Richard Childress Racing controversy, Corey Day's future, Hendrick Motorsports extension, and a debate on Spire Motorsports' seriousness as an organization. Takeaways Excitement for the upcoming race at Bristol Motor SpeedwayAnticipation for a golf tournament and suite experience at Bristol Motor SpeedwayAnalysis of the Worldwide Technology RacewayExpectations for Penske and Gibbs teams to perform wellConsideration of strategy and track position as key factors Race predictions and points leader analysis are crucial for understanding the NASCAR landscape.Off-track news and behind-the-scenes insights provide a deeper understanding of the NASCAR industry. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Bristol Motor Speedway20:48 Discussion on Worldwide Technology Raceway26:09 Race Predictions and Points Leader27:28 Big Picture: Points Leader Predictions28:17 Off-Track News: Legacy Motor Club and Josh Barry30:08 Race Venue and Off-Track News: Gateway and Iowa31:26 Behind the Scenes: Toyota Partnership Insights32:23 Legacy Motor Club and Josh Barry: A Shaky Lineup41:26 Kyle Larson's Throwback Scheme and Richard Childress Racing Controversy42:06 Richard Childress Racing Controversy and Corey Day's Future43:40 Corey Day's Future and Hendrick Motorsports Extension48:24 Spire Motorsports: Serious or Unserious Organization?

  2. 6d ago

    Bell Breakthrough at Darlington | Hocevar Not Afraid of Anyone in the Cup Garage? | Full Recap

    The Burn It Down Podcast hosts, Ricky Allan Jr. and Ross Tatum, discuss the recent O Raps race and the start of the NASCAR Cup Series chase. They analyze the performance of drivers, including Sheldon Creed, Justin Allgaier, Brandon Jones, Corey Day, Anthony Alfredo, Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin. The conversation also delves into the impact of stage points and the dynamics of racing strategy. The conversation covers the topic of NASCAR drivers and their potential for physical altercations, as well as the lack of enforcers in the sport. The hosts discuss various drivers and their likelihood of engaging in physical confrontations, highlighting the need for more assertive and confrontational behavior among drivers. The conversation covers the lack of tough guys in NASCAR, the potential for drivers to take advantage of opportunities, and the implications for the championship. It also delves into the performance of specific drivers and the pit crew swap for Pinski. The conversation concludes with a discussion on race picks and potential duplications. The conversation covers a range of topics including iRacing, upcoming races, league dynamics, and personal experiences. It also delves into the challenges and strategies of racing, as well as the dynamics of different racing series. Takeaways Racing strategy and performanceImpact of stage pointsDriver performance and race dynamics NASCAR lacks enforcers and drivers willing to engage in physical confrontationsThe hosts express a desire for more assertive and confrontational behavior among drivers Lack of tough guys in NASCAROpportunities for drivers to capitalizeImplications for the championshipPerformance of specific driversPit crew swap for PinskiRace picks and potential duplications iRacing dynamicsLeague dynamics Chapters 00:00 Race Recap and Weekend Highlights02:14 Sheldon Creed's Victory and Championship Contention04:20 Justin Allgaier's Uncharacteristic Performance08:19 Brandon Jones's Strategy and Performance11:29 Corey Day's Racing Style and Impact17:12 Anthony Alfredo's Notable Performance19:52 Kyle Larson's Race and Finish30:54 Denny Hamlin's Start to the Chase34:08 Discussion on Stage Points and Racing Strategy35:35 The Need for Enforcers in NASCAR38:19 Assessing Drivers' Willingness to Engage in Physical Confrontations42:31 Identifying Potential Enforcers in the Sport43:18 The Lack of Assertive Behavior Among Drivers46:22 The Role of Physical Confrontations in Shaping Driver Behavior51:25 The Lack of Tough Guys in NASCAR52:45 Opportunities for Drivers55:03 Implications for the Championship56:20 Performance of Specific Drivers01:02:19 Pit Crew Swap for Pinski01:06:51 Race Picks and Potential Duplications01:10:43 Racing Dynamics and Strategies01:12:22 League Dynamics and Challenges01:13:24 Upcoming Races and Personal Experiences01:14:20 Racing Series and Strategies01:16:26 Racing Experiences and Challenges01:27:06 Racing Results and Future Plans

  3. Sep 3

    Weekend Preview for the Southern 500 | Number #2 Crown Jewel? | Is Berry and Upgrade Over Nemechek?

    The Burn It Down Podcast hosts, Ricky Allan Jr and Ross Tatum, discuss the upcoming Southern 500 race at Darlington, focusing on the history of the track, notable drivers, and predictions for the race. They also touch on the significance of the race, its unique challenges, and the drivers to watch out for. The conversation covers a range of topics related to NASCAR racing, including driver performance, betting odds, team strategies, and the start of the chase. It also delves into off-track news, driver changes, and the performance of legacy teams. The conversation covers a range of topics including NASCAR, iRacing, race strategies, league dynamics, and upcoming events. It also delves into the performance of specific drivers and the challenges they face. The hosts express their frustrations and hopes for future races, while also discussing the positive aspects of their racing experiences. Takeaways Southern 500 at Darlington is a prestigious and historic race with unique challenges and a rich history.Notable drivers like David Pearson, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and Denny Hamlin have had significant success at Darlington. Driver performance and betting odds are key factors in NASCAR racing.The start of the chase marks a critical phase for drivers to string together good finishes and accumulate points. League dynamics and racecraftChallenges and frustrations in racingUpcoming events and race strategies Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Southern 500 at Darlington02:53 The Significance of the Southern 500 Race10:07 Historical Trivia and Notable Drivers at Darlington17:03 Closest Finish in NASCAR History and Predictions for the Race51:04 Off-Track News and Driver Changes57:13 iRacing Recap and Analysis

  4. Aug 30

    Preece Triumphs at Daytona | Bell the Title Favorite? | SVG's Heartbreak | Some iRacing Drama

    The conversation begins with a discussion about iRacing and transitions into a review of real-life racing events, specifically focusing on the ORAPs series. The hosts share their predictions for the upcoming chase and discuss the dominance of JRM cars in the racing series. The conversation covers the Chase for the O Rap Series, Ryan Priest's first career cup series win, fuel strategy and draft package, handling and racing incidents at Daytona, and the controversy surrounding late cautions and NBC broadcast commentary. The conversation delves into broadcasting preferences and critiques, particularly focusing on the NBC USA broadcasting team. The hosts assess the performance of the team members and express their preferences for certain broadcasters. Additionally, they discuss NASCAR playoff contenders and make predictions for the championship winner. Takeaways Competitive iRacingChallenges in iRacingProfessional racing leaguesTalent and performance in racing series Super Speedway RacingFuel StrategyBroadcast Commentary Broadcasting preferencesNASCAR playoff contendersChampionship predictions Chapters 00:00 Introduction and iRacing Discussion13:00 Real Life Racing and ORAPs Review26:18 Chase Predictions and JRM Dominance41:02 Late Caution Controversy and NBC Broadcast Commentary56:45 Broadcasting Preferences and Critiques57:07 Assessing NBC USA Broadcasting Team01:03:18 NASCAR Playoff Contenders and Predictions

  5. Aug 24

    The Mustached Man Wins at New Hampshire | What is Hocevar Doing? | Berry Deserves Another Chance?

    The conversation begins with a race recap and a focus on Ryan Blaney's impressive win. It then transitions into a discussion about the impact of pit crew performance on race outcomes, highlighting the importance of pit crew reliability and its influence on a driver's success. The conversation delved into the dynamics of super speedway racing, driver performance, and NASCAR strategy. It explored the challenges and excitement of racing on super speedways, the performance and behavior of specific drivers, and the strategic decisions made by NASCAR teams. The discussion provided insights into the unique aspects of each theme and highlighted the impact of these factors on the sport of NASCAR. Takeaways Ryan Blaney's impressive win at the raceThe pit crew's impact on the race outcomes Super Speedway RacingDriver PerformanceNASCAR Strategy Chapters 00:00 Race Recap and Ryan Blaney's Win03:11 The Impact of Pit Crew Performance34:54 Super Speedway Racing38:16 Driver Performance53:55 NASCAR Strategy

  6. Aug 22

    Weekend Preview for New Hampshire | Penske the Favorites? | Bad Move by Hendrick to Sign Zilisch?

    The conversation begins with casual banter and a weekend recap, leading into a preview of the upcoming NASCAR weekend. The discussion then delves into the history of New Hampshire Motor Speedway, followed by a detailed look at the weekend schedule and predictions for the upcoming races. The conversation covers anticipation for the race weekend, assessment of driver chances, betting strategies and odds, historical performance at New Hampshire, expectations for the race, chase scenarios and predictions, discussion on the NASCAR chase format, comparison of drivers' performances, discussion on Connor Zillich's future, and potential changes at Track House Racing. Takeaways NASCAR weekend preview includes practice, qualifying, and racesNew Hampshire Motor Speedway has a rich history and interesting statisticsWeekend schedule and predictions for the upcoming races Assessment of driver chances and betting strategies are key factors in race anticipation.Historical performance at New Hampshire provides insights into race expectations.The NASCAR chase format and potential changes at Track House Racing are topics of interest. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Banter and Weekend Recap02:23 NASCAR Weekend Preview06:00 New Hampshire Motor Speedway History20:44 Weekend Schedule and Predictions25:09 Anticipation for the Race Weekend26:15 Assessing the Chances of Drivers27:15 Betting Strategies and Odds29:06 Historical Performance at New Hampshire30:23 Expectations for the Race32:11 Chase Scenarios and Predictions33:11 Discussion on NASCAR Chase Format36:24 Comparison of Drivers' Performances40:01 Discussion on Connor Zillich's Future53:32 Potential Changes at Track House Racing

  7. Aug 16

    Lamegano Wins At Richmond | Goodyear Saved the Race? | When Can We Get A New Car? | Richmond Recap

    The podcast begins with a discussion about presentation anxiety and the host's upcoming public speaking event. This leads to a review of the recent truck race and a peculiar incident involving a TV compound fire. The conversation then shifts to an assessment of the truck race and the shortcomings of the short track package. Subsequently, the focus turns to the review of the cup race, including an evaluation of car performance and Joey Logano's dominance. The podcast concludes with a discussion on team dominance and the performance of smaller teams in the race. The conversation covers a range of topics including the debate between strategy and speed in racing, short track performance, Kyle Larson's recent accomplishment, Noah Gregson's contract extension, comparisons between Lane Riggs and Corey Heim, Austin Hill's performance, discussions about the Chase standings and predictions, fantasy racing picks, and the upcoming race schedule. Takeaways Presentation anxiety and public speaking challengesShortcomings of the short track packageTeam dominance and performance of smaller teams The importance of strategy in racingThe impact of driver performance on team decisions Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Presentation Anxiety02:00 Discussion on the Truck Race and TV Compound Fire05:03 Assessment of the Truck Race and Short Track Package11:58 Review of the Cup Race and Car Performance27:55 Evaluation of Joey Logano's Performance and Team Dominance32:34 Strategy vs. Speed33:47 Short Track Performance35:12 Kyle Larson's Accomplishment37:21 Noah Gregson's Extension38:32 Lane Riggs and Corey Heim Comparison41:45 Austin Hill's Performance46:34 Chase Standings and Predictions52:25 Fantasy Racing Picks57:33 Upcoming Race Schedule

  8. Aug 14

    Weekend Preview for Richmond | Austin Dillon 3peat? | Logano and Denny Favorites

    The Burn It Down podcast hosts discuss their new looks, technical difficulties, and upcoming race weekend at Richmond. They cover the tire combination, stage cautions, and potential front runners for the race. Trivia, pizza reviews, and odds for the race are also discussed. Takeaways Richmond Raceway is a key track for NASCAR, with a rich history and notable winners.The upcoming race at Richmond presents an opportunity for drivers to make a move in the points battle and secure a spot in the playoffs. Chapters 00:00 Race Weekend Preview and New Looks03:11 Tire Combination and Stage Cautions04:09 Front Runners and Potential Storylines05:03 Expectations for the Race and Top Contenders06:09 Austin Dillon's Chances for a Third Win at Richmond07:22 Joey Logano's Chances and Predictions for the Race08:05 Assessment of Austin Dillon's Chances and Discussion of Other Contenders09:25 Discussion of Other Potential Winners and Top Finishers11:06 Review of Top Winners at Richmond and Predictions for the Race12:21 Discussion of NASCAR Scheduling and Track Attendance14:39 Trivia and Discussion of Richmond's History15:41 Review of Richmond's Inaugural Race and Top Winners17:06 Discussion of Top Winners at Richmond and Predictions for the Race19:24 Discussion of NASCAR Drivers and Predictions for the Race20:48 Preview of the Truck Series Race and Drivers to Watch21:57 Discussion of Truck Series Drivers and Predictions for the Race23:02 Discussion of Cup Series Storylines and Predictions for the Race25:10 Assessment of Points Battle and Drivers' Chances26:28 Assessment of Cup Series Odds and Potential Winners34:24 Race Weekend Preview and Closing Remarks

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Start your engines with Burn It Down, the twice‑weekly NASCAR hangout where Ross and Josh talk racing the way fans actually talk racing. From wild finishes to bold bets, they break down the sport with humor, heat, and real‑deal knowledge. If NASCAR is your thing, this is your show.

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    Burn It Down Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    36
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