NASCAR Podcast
SHOW #377 – Guest: John Hunter Nemechek – We recap Chicagoland, Kerry defends Jimmie over and over again, Bowyer Busted again, Hamlin bets Michael Jordan, Jeff Gordon is the new ironman, Jeff’s final paint scheme is revealed, plus a full New Hampshire preview…hint…it’s flat. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
( Roughly 48:00 mins)
SHOW #376 – Guest: Denny Hamlin’s ACL – We also recap Richmond, Jimmie gets a job, The Chase kicks off this weekend, there’s a new Montoya on the block, Chase format stuff and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
( Roughly 48:00 mins)
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying – Federated Auto Parts 400
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond, Virginia
Friday, September 11, 2015
1. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 126.470 mph.
2. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 126.357 mph.
3. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 126.351 mph.
4. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 125.950 mph.
5. (55) David Ragan, Toyota, 125.827 mph.
6. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 125.798 mph.
7. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 125.733 mph.
8. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 125.488 mph.
9. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 125.406 mph.
10. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 125.278 mph.
11. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 125.232 mph.
12. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 125.174 mph.
13. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 126.334 mph.
14. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 126.310 mph.
15. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 126.198 mph.
16. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 126.133 mph.
17. (33) Brian Scott(i), Chevrolet, 126.027 mph.
18. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 125.939 mph.
19. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 125.880 mph.
20. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 125.839 mph.
21. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 125.786 mph.
22. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 125.710 mph.
23. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 125.599 mph.
24. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 125.529 mph.
25. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 127.101 mph.
26. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 127.095 mph.
27. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 127.095 mph.
28. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 127.059 mph.
29. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 126.820 mph.
30. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 126.784 mph.
31. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 126.493 mph.
32. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 126.280 mph.
33. (83) Matt DiBenedetto #, Toyota, 126.280 mph.
34. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, 125.992 mph.
35. (40) Landon Cassill(i), Chevrolet, 125.915 mph.
36. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 125.903 mph.
37. (34) Brett Moffitt #, Ford, Owner Points
38. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, Owner Points
39. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, Owner Points
40. (98) Reed Sorenson, Ford, Owner Points
41. (23) Jeb Burton #, Toyota, Owner Points
42. (32) Jeffrey Earnhardt(i), Ford, Owner Points
43. (26) JJ Yeley(i), Toyota, Owner Points
2 drivers failed to qualify.
44. (30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 125.646 mph.
45. (62) Timmy Hill(i), Chevrolet, 117.950 mph.
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SHOW #375 – Guest: Kelli Stavast from NBC Sports – We recap the Darlington Weekend, Jimmie Johnson gets recognized, Chip Ganassi falls off bike, Denny Hamlin tears ACL, plus a full Richmond preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
( Roughly 48:00 mins)
Clinch Scenarios For Richmond
Jamie McMurray will lock up his first career Chase berth simply by starting the race on Saturday night. For three others, it’s a little tougher – but certainly doable. Ryan Newman clinches by finishing 31st or better; Jeff Gordon by finishing 17th or better; and Paul Menard by finishing ninth or better – and that’s all regardless of who wins the race. If there’s a repeat winner, the scenarios become less daunting. For winless drivers beyond Menard, there will be some frayed nerves. If there’s a repeat winner, Clint Bowyer is in good shape, needing only a finish of 28th or better. For those winless drivers lower in points than Bowyer, a Richmond win is realistically the only path to the Chase.
Here’s a full look at the Chase clinch scenarios for Saturday night’s race:
Regardless of who wins at Richmond…
Jamie McMurray clinches by starting the race.
Ryan Newman clinches by finishing 31st or better; 32nd with at least one lap led; or 33rd with the most laps led.
Jeff Gordon clinches by finishing 17th or better; 18th with at least one lap led; or 19th with the most laps led.
Paul Menard clinches by finishing ninth or better; 10th with at least one lap led; or 11th with the most laps led.
If there is a repeat winner…
Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman and Jeff Gordon will clinch regardless of finish.
Paul Menard clinches by finishing 38th or better; 39th with at least one lap led; or 40th with the most laps led.
Clint Bowyer clinches by finishing 28th or better; 29th with at least one lap led; or 30th with the most laps led.
In summary…
Four drivers control their Chase destiny without a win: Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman, Jeff Gordon and Paul Menard).
Three drivers can clinch without a win, but need help in the form of poor finishes from winless drivers ahead of them in points and/or a repeat winner: Bowyer, Aric Almirola and Kasey Kahne.
Twelve drivers need to win to clinch a Chase spot: Greg Biffle, Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, AJ Allmendinger, Casey Mears, Danica Patrick, Tony Stewart, David Ragan, Sam Hornish Jr., Trevor Bayne, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Justin Allgaier.
Two other drivers need to win and receive help to clinch a spot: Cole Whitt and David Gilliland.
All other drivers have been eliminated from Chase contention.
The Final Lap Weekly 