This is a big race for any NASCAR gamblers out there because after this weekend, the Cup series will be off for 2 straight Sundays!  It's time to get the picks in early and often to get our fix while they break for the Olympics.  We start by talking about how even sportsbooks are feeling a bit confused for the picks to win the race this week, with different odds depending on who you bet through.  There are at least three guys that stand out with a good combo of legit shot to win, and really solid odds for the gamblers.  Then, we take a look at very important prop bet, as well as different finishing order bets like Top 5, Top 10 and even Top 20!.  Despite having bad news to report for head to head picks overall, we're back at it trying to keep picking winners in this section.  There are some real good matchups out there to make some money on Sunday.  Finally, in the Phil's Fired Up section, we discuss some "housekeeping" items, and break down an entry for the NASCAR Jackpot Races free app.  

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Getting Loud in Loudon: New Hampshire Motor Speedway

NASCAR is headed back to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend and so are the gamblers looking to cash in on what we learned the first time.  This time we've got some extra help with us, as RJ Starcevic from NASCAR Report on Instagram (@NASCARreport) and Co-Host of "The Drivers Meeting" podcast, jumps on to talk all things Atlanta.  Before that however we do our typical look at the strategy for this week and picks to win the race.  Having such a heavy favorite impacts the odds across the board.  (9:19).  In the Top 10 section, we change things up just a smidge, as we actually zero in on some Top FIVE bets, and how they could be where the money is this week (19:02). Then in the Head to Head section, we look at some very intriguing matchups of current teammates, good buddies, and ride swappers.  Trying to stay hot in this area seems very possible (26:50).  Then we bring on RJ to tell us about his time breaking NASCAR news, his podcast and to break down Atlanta from his perspective.  A great conversation all around, that even finishes up with a little dirt track talk for Knoxville this Friday  (37:10).

The Atlanta Remix & RJ Starcevic of NASCAR Report

For the first time in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series, we are going to Road America.  A 4 mile track in Wisconsin where Xfinity has run for the last 10 years.  On this week's episode, we look to find the best value at a new track, and also the 4th Road Course of the 2021 season.  We start off by talking about the strategy for picking winners.  We've got one familiar face in this section, with a couple really strong longer shots.  In the Top 10 section there are a ton of solid value picks out there, it's just about finding the right one.  We've got you covered in this area on this episode, including a driver we've been cashing in on for the last 4 weeks!  In the Head to Head section we look at some drivers who we haven't really seen matched up together all year, and try to find value in their stats of 2021, and career road course numbers.  This is including one huge value that is bound to change come Saturday with Practice.  Finally, on the Phil's Fired Up section, we look at some recent big news in NASCAR and how it could impact the drivers we're betting on for the rest of the year.  

America's Birthday with Road America

For this week's episode, we're on location IN the Poconos trying to channel the good vibes of the racetrack.  The hope being that the track leads us to picking some winners this weekend, as there are TWO races to bet on in the Cup series and four races total.  Big weekend, for sure.  After breaking down what we saw at Nashville last weekend, we jump into talking about winners.  Once again the conversation is around value picks for guys not named Larson.  We look at one from three different teams.  In the Top 10 section we get after it again as this has been a solid area as of late.  The picks this week range from some shorter odds, all the way to total long shots.  The Sportsbooks gave us nothing to work with this week for Head to Head matchups, as the drivers matched up are very weak at Pocono.  All the more reason to try and dive and see if there's opportunity for the gambler.  Finally, in the Phil's Fired Up section, we take a look at the NBC Predictor app and fill out a pick for the first time.  

The Pocono Doubleheader

NASCAR is headed to a track that they haven't been to in a decade, so gamblers may be feeling a bit nervous about how to place their money.  Well on this week's episode we have you covered!  After taking a look back at Sonoma and the All Star Race, we talk about how to attack Nashville Superspeedway from a gambler's point of view.  We start with a conversation about the odds, chalk and picks to the win the race who are not named Kyle Larson (13:34).  In the Top 10 section, we're swinging for the fences with some bigger value picks and some familiar names to the podcast.  (23:22). We are trying to stay red hot in the Head to Head section, and there are some options out there right now that look like easy money, so we break those down.  (31:58). Finally, we use the Phil's Fired Up section to KEEP talking picks, this week, in the Camping World Truck Series.  (41:56)

NASCAR Does Nashville: The Ally 400

It's a perfect time to be gambling on NASCAR.  We're red hot after a solid night at the Coca-Cola 600.  We start this week's episode off by recapping thoughts on the Indy 500 and reliving the bets we hit on in the Coke 600, as well as some takeaways.  Then, it's time to go road course racing once again.  Sonoma! Long time, no see.  In the winners section it's all about finding the best combo of value, Sonoma success, and road course history.  In the Top 10 section there's one driver who we just can't quit, and another who deserves an apology.  Head to Head matchups is where we're especially hot right now, so we are trying to keep that going this week.  The talk is about finding drivers with decent experience here vs. guys some drivers with none at all.  Finally, we wrap it up with a much needed vent session in Phil's Fired Up.  It's a number of topics that include sportsbooks frustrations, and concludes with some quick picks for the Belmont Stakes!  

Sonoma: Winners in Wine Country

It's Memorial Day Weekend, and that means that the greatest day in motorsports is upon us.  One of the crown jewel events on the NASCAR schedule will take place on Sunday with the Coca-Cola 600.  We start off by breaking down the track itself, as well as some early odds that have shifted around since they opened.  Then, we get into picking some winners with some solid values.  There are actually some solid choices out there, and we call them out.  (10:47). In the Top 10 section, we break down three drivers that we like to finish in the Top 10, with one of them giving GREAT value with VERY solid statistics.  Is it a lock?  (19:27) Then we have a brand new segment to go over the Head to Head matchups this week.  We're calling it the "Full Tank Face Off."  We've asked a friend and listener, Nick, to face off against me to see who comes out on top in picking matchup winners.  Let us know whose picks you like most! (27:08). Finally, the Indy 500 is Sunday morning as well, so we try to call out some good looking picks to get the juices flowing ahead of the NASCAR race that afternoon.  (59:59)

The Coke 600, "Full Tank Face Off", & Indy 500 Talk

It's a jam packed, very fun episode this week.  Dover was very good to us (and our wallets!) so we need to go and look back at that race to take a quick victory lap.  (2:24).  Then, after some news and notes, our attention is turning to the next race this Sunday; The Circuit of the Americas better known as C.O.T.A.  It's the first time NASCAR has ever gone to the Austin, TX track, so there is a lot of buzz heading into this race.  We discuss what we know about this track, and a strategy for our gambling picks.  (8:36)  Then it's time to buckle up and pick winners.  There are good reasons to take drivers from all sorts of odds, and we look at three very good candidates.  (13:39)  The top 10 section is an area that we've been pretty solid in recently, so we go back to a familiar well with some picks this week, as well as look at a new face in the game.  (23:03)  We're coming off of a great week for head to head matchups, so we're looking to keep it going with some picks that aren't huge names, and discuss how to approach practice and qualifying.  (32:59)  Finally, we get a chance to talk with Frank, a Formula 1 racing fan, and try to talk him into giving NASCAR a look since this is an F1 track.  Can we find common ground and give him a reason to become a NASCAR fan as well?  (47:23)

NASCAR Does C.O.T.A & Converting an F1 Fan!?

To star this episode we have to have a gut check conversation about what went down at Darlington.  There wasn't much on the positive side of things that came out of that race.  We talk about what happened on the track and on the bet slips.  Focus then shifts to Dover, Delaware and the "Monster Mile."  The strategy for this week is a tough one to decide on, but we choose a path and were going with it in the Winners section when we look to three guys for some good value.  In the Top 10 section we look at how to keep the momentum rolling with the Top 10 parlays, three guys that have short odds but could be worth your money, and also look at Future Bets for the championship.  In the Head to Head section, we're not getting cocky this week.  All business as we break down 3 matchups with some different pairings.  Finally, because the Derby conversation was a success we're running it back for some Preakness talk to break down the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Dover "Monster Mile" Bets & Preakness Preview

We're throwing it back this weekend at Darlington Raceway.  The Goodyear 400 will be giving us racing on Mother's Day for the first time in decades.  On this week's episode we start by taking a look back at Kansas.  We see how we did with our picks after that wild last 20 laps, and discuss any of the talking points coming from that race.  Then it's time to look at Darlington with a microscope.  What are the patterns, what are the stats, what are the focus points we can look at heading into the Goodyear 400?  Then, we break down 3 picks to win.  In the Top 10 section, it's a little tough to find value, but we give it a shot with a couple younger drivers, while also discussing a solid parlay.  The head to head section is one to listen to, because these are quality picks.  We're feeling VERY good about them in a parlay this week for big money.  Finally, in Phil's Fired Up, we look at the mess that is the NASCAR All Star race this year.  

Darlington Throwback Weekend: The Goodyear 400

Talladega gave us some great action on the track last weekend, and it also paid off big for us gamblers.  We start this week's episode by taking a look back at how everything went last week with the bets we made (2:16)  Then it's time to take on race at hand this Sunday, the Buschy McBusch Race 400 at Kansas Speedway.  We start by talking about the stats for this 1.5 mile tri oval.  (6:18)  Finding a winner this weekend could be pretty tough, but we give it a shot talking about favorites and some picks with solid odds if they can find a way to snap out of their funk.  (9:18)  The Top 10 section has a couple solid picks, as well as a great conversation about a potential bet type that is lurking out there in a sportsbook. (18:37)  The head to head section is where we've been hot all year long, and we're trying to get back to our winning ways here this week at Kansas.  There is one driver that we're continuing to fade, and another we giving a shot at redemption.  (27:50)  Finally, we take a dive into some Kentucky Derby conversation!  I give some general thoughts on some of the horses set to make the run this Saturday, and talk about how gambling on horses should be something NASCAR mimicks.  (38:40)

Fly Over States: Kansas Speedway Preview & Kentucky Derby Talk

If there was ever a question if we could rebound from a rough week, we found out the answer to that question is YES.  To start this week's episode we look back at a very profitable Richmond race.  We look at how things went so right, and anything that's worth taking away from that race.  (2:26)  Then it's time to cue the Eric Church, because it's time to head to Talladega.  The odds are longer, and so is the track. We start by taking a look at the track stats, and talking strategy.  (6:51)  Even though it's a total crap shoot, we try to go into this Sunday as educated as possible and that starts with our winners section (11:07)  The Top 10 section is wild this week, with some really long odds on some drivers that you may not expect!  (23:36)  Finally, we are trying to stay hot in the head to head section this week, breaking down 3 matchups of guys who we normally don't get a chance to talk about.   (31:45)

Talladega Sized Bets: The Geico 500

A jammed packed episode is on deck this week, complete with a special guest.  We start with recapping an especially brutal Martinsville ending for our bets, and breaking down what we saw unfold there.  (1:55)  Then it's on to Richmond Raceway, where we look to have a big rebound race.  We start by looking at some basic track stats, and using them to our advantage this time.  (5:24)  I'm done worrying about superstitions in the winners section.  The strategy this week is to not overthink it!  We look at the best bets in doing so, to win the race (7:19)  The top 10 section has at least one really good value, and a couple others worth looking at, among some solid prop bet talk! (19:37)  Then, in the head to head section it's all big name drivers going up against each other.  There's a lock of the week, a battle of struggling drivers, and two popular picks to win facing off.  (29:14)  Finally, we are joined once again by Jordan McAbee of FantasyRacingOnline.com to talk how to have success at Richmond with Daily Fantasy.  Who to take, who to avoid, and everything in between.  (44:12)

Get Rich at Richmond & Jordan McAbee is Back!

We're back after the sport was off for the Easter weekend!  We start by taking a look back at the Bristol Dirt Race.  The good takeaways, (our picks) and the bad takeaways (single file restarts) and everything in between.  There are just a few things that have to be discussed before finally putting that race to bed.  (2:01)  Short track season continues with Martinsville this SATURDAY night.  We go through the track stats, storylines and get right into picks to win the race this weekend.  Are we back on favorites?  Are we taking some longer odds?  We go through the strategy and the prefect picks.  (10:17)  In the prop bet section we start off with a couple of true props like Odd vs Even # of the winning car.  Then, it's right to the Top 10 Finisher picks, and we even loop in a "Group Bet" pick for the first time in a while.  (26:01)  Finally, we wrap up with trying to continue our hot streak with Head to Head Matchups.  A nice eclectic group matchups and reasons for why we like our picks.  (37:30)

Martinsville Night Race: Blue-Emu MPR 500

It's Bristol (Dirt Race), Baby!  One of the most anticipated changes to the schedule is here.  First though, we take a quick look back Atlanta.  The thoughts on that race and any takeaways that we can use moving forward are the main points of focus.  (2:00)  Then, we're lucky enough to welcome on Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic (@Jordan_Bianchi via Twitter) to help us get the conversation going about the race this weekend.  We talk about the best betting options for the most unknown track on the circuit.  (8:25)  After that, we're ready to make some picks.  In order to do so you need to develop a strategy with a heavy favorite vs. "underdogs" and we break down drivers on both sides of that fence.  (23:46)  Listen in to the Top 10 section to find out why it's the most fun betting option we've seen this year.  (42:03)  Finally, we end it with some Head to Head picks.  We're digging DEEP, trying to find out a little bit about some dirt track heroes and how they'll fair against the big names.  (48:39)

The Bristol Dirt Race & Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic

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