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. 3d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Aug 10

    Late Pit Call Wins It For Ty Gibbs | Goodyear to Blame? | TV Deal Needs Work | Full Iowa Recap

    The Burn It Down Podcast hosts, Ricky Allan Jr and Ross Tatum, discuss the recent NASCAR races, highlighting the challenges and frustrations faced by drivers and teams. They express disappointment with the quality of racing, the impact of tire performance, and the struggles of Hendrick Motorsports. The conversation also touches on the performance of specific drivers and the difficulties of finding and watching NASCAR races on streaming platforms. The conversation covers a range of topics including the performance of Chevy cars, the results of the recent race, the upcoming races, and the drivers' performance. The hosts also discuss their pick'em series and express their opinions on certain drivers and the state of the sport. Takeaways Tire performance and track conditions significantly impact the quality of racingHendrick Motorsports is facing challenges and struggling to achieve top-ten finishes Chevy's performance is a cause for concernThe hosts are looking forward to the upcoming races and express their opinions on certain drivers Chapters 00:00 NASCAR Race Review03:26 Tire Performance and Racing Quality06:59 Struggles of Hendrick Motorsports07:45 Driver Performance and Frustrations13:13 Challenges of Finding NASCAR Races35:54 Chevy's Performance36:24 Results of the Recent Race38:09 Upcoming Races and Driver Performance50:33 Pick'em Series and Driver Opinions

  8. Aug 8

    Special Episode: Interview w/ New Millionaire Todd Gilliland!

    The conversation covers Todd Gilliland's transition from Trucks to Cup, the origin of his nickname 'The Todd Father', and his experiences with the in-season challenge and podcast appearances. Takeaways Transition from Trucks to CupThe Todd Father nicknameIn-season challenge and podcast appearances Chapters 00:00 The Todd Father01:14 The Nickname02:13 In-Season Challenge and Podcasts

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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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    2026
  • Episodes
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