On this week's episode we take a look back at the Bristol Night Race and discuss yet ANOTHER non-playoff driver winning in the round of 16. Was the race enjoyable? How did the bets do? We break all of that down to start the episode. Then, we get into some playoff talk as the round of 12 starts this upcoming week, and a quick look at the odds to win the championship. After that, Texas is coming whether you like it or not. We go through what data set we're looking at for this 1.5 mile track, and c...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 33
It's the last race of the Round of 16, and we're JACKED UP for Saturday Night under the lights at Bristol. On this week's episode we start off looking back at a huge win for Bubba Wallace at Kansas Speedway. Then we give a quick look at the playoff standings as we transition into talking about Bristol Motor Speedway. We get into the data set being used and why, and make some outright picks based on value. Then it's time to talk about some Finishing Position picks. Trying to get creative once aga...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Let's follow the yellow brick road to a pot of gold this weekend as NASCAR heads to Kansas Speedway for the second time this season. To start the episode, we're taking a quick look back at Erik Jones's HUGE win at the Southern 500, and discuss what that means for NASCAR. The playoff race has changed, and the Championship Odds look a pretty decent for some drivers, so we talk about who looks god at the moment. Then it's all Kansas talk. We break down the different track stats and data points wort...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 31
The NASCAR Playoffs are HERE! 10 races left in this season means only 10 races to bet on NASCAR in 2022. Time to make sure we cash in. On this week's episode we look back at a wild Daytona race over a two day stretch, and the live stream that went along with it! Then we look ahead to Darlington to kick things off in round 1. We talk about the track itself, and how it's different from most other tracks on the circuit. We take a look at some drivers to win the race on Sunday night, followed up som...
Aug 31, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 30
How are we already here? The regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway is coming up this Saturday night and we've got a great episode to help get prepped for it. We start with a look back at the race from Watkins Glen last week. Did the ending of that race help or hurt? How did we end up with the bets we made, and what were the thoughts on the playoff picture? Then it's time to look ahead to Daytona and talk about different people play superspeedways differently. After digging into...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 29
A fantastic episode this week as we prep for the 5th road course of the year. First we start out by recapping what went down with Richmond on the track, and on the bet slips. It was an interesting one for sure on both accounts. Then we focus on the Wine Country of the East, Watkins Glen! It's one of the original road courses and it's the last one before the playoffs. So much is on the line, so it's only natural WE put something on the line too. We talk about the data set used this week before ge...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 27
On this week's episode we start out by taking a look back at a really solid race at Michigan, where a new but familiar winner emerged. Then it's time to move ahead to Richmond for the SECOND time this year. We talk about the significance of that, and talk about the different statistical data that we're using this week to try and find the best picks at this race track. Then we talk outright picks. A little chalky this week, and there's some explanation as to why. In the Finishing Position bet sec...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 26
We're coming off of the shortest episode of the year and backing it up with the longest of all time! We start off by breaking down the Indy Road Course action from last weekend. We talk about what went right, and what went wrong. There were reasons to be both happy and sad during that race. Then we talk Michigan, with what comp tracks are out there to work off of, and how we're breaking down the data for this one. In the outright picks section, we're towards the top of the odds board with all th...
Aug 03, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 25
A bit of a quick hitter episode this week, compared to most. I found an opportunity to sneak away from my family and talk NASCAR betting while I'm on vacation! In this episode we take a quick look back at Pocono, and the chaos that unfolded afterwards. Then a breakdown of the data set of races being used this week, and the stats that go with them. There's a couple outright plays discussed, some Finishing Position bets, and some Weekly Specials as well. That includes the Toolhangerz.com Bet of th...
Jul 27, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 24
In this week's episode, we remain red hot and happily start off by taking a look back at New Hampshire, and Christopher Bell's first win of the year. We also take a look at how the race was in general. Then. we move on to Pocono where the first order of business is figuring out what data set we're using to try and handicap this race. The pricing for outright winners seems reasonable, so who are some drivers that can give you the best shot to cash a winning ticket on Sunday? In the Finishing Posi...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 23
In this off cycle special episode, we have a talk with the guys from the NASCAR Betting Preview Show: Derek @Picks_By_Blaze, Rory @Rorypicks, and Mark @SkyboxNascar to talk all things sportsbooks. Among the many topics are: how betting on NASCAR has improved in the last few years and what the sportsbooks are doing great at. Which sportsbooks are stepping up their game as of late? We also try to get creative and discuss some things that we'd love to see in the future, such as new bet types/new ma...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Another huge episode teed up this week as the Cup Series heads up to New Hampshire Motor Speedway. To get things going we take another happy look backwards at the previous race. Atlanta was good to us, so we break down those bets and what we saw on the track. Then it's time to talk New Hampshire. We go through the track stats and the strategy we're working off of this week to think through picks. Then we call out three drivers to win outright, one of which is a bit of a longer shot. Then, in the...
Jul 13, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 21
An enormous episode this week, as we start off taking a long look back at Road America where we had one of the best weeks of the year with our picks. After that, it's time to look at the new and improved Atlanta Motor Speedway, for the second trip this year. We talk about how we can learn from what we saw the first time and take advantage of it. After digging into the strategy for betting this week, we talk outright picks to win. Then we get into some Finishing Position picks and some weekly spe...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 20
A huge episode this week for the holiday weekend! We start off by recapping what went down at Nashville Superspeedway. Everything that went down on track, and how our bets made out after it all settled. Then we look ahead to the third road course race this season. We review the data points that we're using to try and zero in on the best bets of the weekend. In the outright winners section there's a strategy at play. How are we handling the favorites? Are there any longer shots that are worth the...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 18
On this weeks episode we are breaking down the NASCAR Cup series action at America's oldest continuously operating racetrack, Nashville Superspeedway! It's the second trip back there so we start out with the data sets we're using to make our picks this week, and how to categorize one of the newest tracks on the circuit. We then start making picks to win the race. The three selections this week have a wide range of odds, from short to long to our "goldilocks" pick in the middle. In the Finishing ...
Jun 22, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 17
On this week's episode, we take a quick look back at the first ever cup race at Gateway. How did it go, how did our bets do, etc. Then we move forward to an old friend, Sonoma Raceway. We dive into the best metrics to look at for this scarcely visited track, and talk track stats. Then it's time to pick winners. We're looking at a huge range of odds, from the favorite to a super long shot! Then it's time for finishing position bets. There are two drivers who stand out as good Top 10 choices, for ...
Jun 08, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 17
There's a lot to talk about after a wild Memorial Day Weekend of racing. We start by breaking down all the action we saw from Sunday morning to very late Sunday night at the Coke 600. Then it's time to look at the newest track to enter the Cup Series schedule, World Wide Technology Raceway, or "Gateway" as most people call it. The first thing we do is figure out what data points we're going to be using throughout the week to make picks. What are some of the best comparable tracks? What stats are...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 16
It's the longest race of the year, so of course the episode is filled to the brim! We start with the thoughts, feelings, and breakdown on the NASCAR All-Star Race. What went right (lol), what went wrong, how did we do on our bets. Then, we look to Charlotte Motor Speedway which is the site of the longest race on the schedule, the Coca-Cola 600! We breakdown track stats and some data before getting into picks to win the race outright. Large range of odds available on drivers this weekend. After t...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 16
On this week's episode we dive into the All Star Race from a gambling perspective! After taking a quick look back at Kansas, we break down the format for this year's race and find things that we need to call out for the gamblers out there, then combine that with the track stats from Texas. In the picks to win segment, we're trying to keep it simple and straightforward with some guys towards the top of the odds board, with good reasons why. Then, we get into some All Star Race prop betting with q...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Another huge episode this week, as we start off by recapping the Kentucky Derby and the NASCAR action at Darlington. It was a rough weekend across the board, but that doesn't mean it was a fun time. Then we look forward to Kansas Speedway. This is the start of a stretch of 1.5 mile tracks, so its time to see what these guys are made of. After the track stats and strategy talk, we get to making picks. There is some real value out there if you know where to look! Then we move to the Finishing Posi...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 14
It's the Darlington Derby! This week's episode could easily be looked at as a double episode. We'll start with NASCAR talk, and transition to Horse Racing talk with a special guest. We start with a recap of Dover, after cashing another outright win, but there's still an apology that needs to be made! (2:00). Then we set sights for Darlington for the rare spring race there. We break down the track stats and get into how to handle the favorite. (7:04). The picks this week are more geared towards s...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week's episode starts off by reviewing the Sunday from Hell and the outcome of Talladega. What bets hit, what bets missed, Full Tank Faceoff outcome, etc. There's a lot to recap from the big track. After that, we look to Dover Motor Speedway. We take a look at the track stats and the strategy for how to set up this weekend's bets. (8:31). Then we talk about three guys who have some pretty decent value and a chance to win the race on Sunday (14:26). The Finishing Position part of the podcast...
Apr 28, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 12
On this week's episode we start up by taking a look back at a painful finish to the Bristol Dirt Race. How did our other bets do? What are the overall feelings towards Birstol Dirt? That's all discussed to kick us off and get us going in the right mindset. Then, we look to Talladega! Another huge wildcard type of track in terms of betting, but we do our best to break down the track stats to our advantage, strategize about how to play it. (10:09). Then it's time to talk about some picks that coul...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On this week's episode we unfortunately have to take a look back at the snoozefest that was the Martinsville race last Saturday night. We discect what we saw, how the bets did and any takeaways from that disaster. (3:03) Then we move on to talk about the next big wildcard on the schedule, the Bristol Dirt race. This year it's at NIGHT! We talk about the strategy for how to play this race (10:28). Then it's time to make some picks to win the race, and we're getting into some decent odds for a cou...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 10
After another big week at Richmond last Sunday, we start the episode recapping what we saw during that race, any takeaways, and how we did with our bets. (4:32). Then we take a look at the week ahead with Martinsville Speedway! In a rare occurance we have a Saturday Night race at the classic NASCAR track. We break down some track stats and strategy to get things going (10:00). Then we get to our picks this week, as we're thinking a bit more chalky than the last two weeks. We're going with one gu...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 9
On this week's ep, we recap a fantastic Sunday at Circuit of the Americas. The picks on last week's episode were spot on so we revel in that for a bit, plus talking about the way the race unfolded, and what that win means for multiple people. Then it's time to look forward to Richmond Raceway and all that is ahead this weekend. We start by breaking down the track stats and what we've seen in recent years at this track. That is how we start to work up a strategy for Sunday. (9:00) Then it's time ...
Mar 30, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 8
NASCAR is headed to the first road course of the year, in Austin, Texas for Circuit of the Americas, or C.O.T.A. To start the episode we take a look back at a WILD Atlanta race, that was very much a Superspeedway. We talk about the thoughts on that, as well as how we did with our bets. (2:24). Since the Cup series has only been here one time, we need to take a look at stats across all road courses to help us structure who we like in Sunday's race. (9:20) Then it's time to make some picks to win ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week's episode is forcing us to get creative with the best ways for gamblers to look at an old race track with a facelift. We're headed to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time since they but a new configuration together. But to start the ep, we take a quick look back at Phoenix to talk about what we saw, and how we did on our bets. (1:57). Then it's time to talk about how to play Atlanta this week. We're taking a bit of a risk with the way we're choosing to look at the data this week, ...
Mar 16, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 6
On this week's episode we have to take a look back at Vegas where Alex Bowman just seemed to be a thorn in the side of gamblers. We break down why and how that happened, as well as other bets that hit and missed. There are also some solid things to take away from Sin City, so we make sure to bring those with us as we move forward this season (2:40). Then it's time talk Phoenix. After breaking down some track stats and details about the track itself, we start picking winners for this weekend. In ...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 5
We finally had a race to get a real look at the Next Gen car, and there is a lot to dissect. We start off this week's episode breaking down what we saw at Fontana, and all of the takeaways that came out of it, and there were a LOT of takeaways! (1:50) After that, it's time to look to Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the Pennzoil 400. We break down the track stats and all things Vegas trends. (12:11) Then it's time to get down to business picking winners. There are three guys that we call out to win ...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 4
