Five to Go

Episode 260: Hamlin wins Dover, is parity over in next-gen era?

Loading the player...
Five to Go
Episode 260: Hamlin wins Dover, is parity over in next-gen era?
April 30, 2024
Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott go over Denny Hamlin's third win of the season at Dover. They go in depth on the current Cup Series point standings, and manufacturing standings to see where everybody is lined up. Discuss about the next-gen car and how it may have lost it's parity, and a look ahead to Kansas this weekend.
Date Name
12/03/24 Episode 291 - Short tracks, lawsuits, and uniforms Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the NASCAR drivers entering the Snowball Derby and Dan recalls how pricey post-race tear down can be for teams. They also talk about the latest in the NASCAR lawsuit saga, Toni Breidinger's move to Trucks, and new Truck Series firesuits and the reasons why NASCAR changed the rules.
11/26/24 Episode 290 - GM finally allowed in F1, crew chief shakeups With Dan away, Doug and Devin discuss the big F1 weekend in Vegas and Cadillac/GM's move to F1, including American drivers to consider. They also talk about Chris Gabehart's move from the No. 11 pit box and some other big crew chief announcements and why JGR made the move. And they talk about 23XI adding Herbst to a third team and whether or not the No. 35 has a charter, Truex Jr.'s Cup news, and some other Silly Season moves.
11/20/24 Episode 289 - Swaps, expansions, sales, and Joe dirt Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss the new Amazon-TNT booth and the pending sale of some of the NBC Networks - and what that sale says about NASCAR's TV future. They also talk about RFK adding Kroger and Preece and what that leaves of Stenhouse Jr.'s No. 47 team. The trio then breaks down Todd Gilliland's number switch, JGR's dirt allowance, and the latest in the lawsuit saga. They also theorize about if NASCAR would actually own its own teams and charters, as they do in IMSA.
11/12/24 Episode 288 - Logano: champion to elite, remembering Bobby Allison Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Logano's third Cup championship win at Phoenix and how the racing action fared. They also discuss Allgaier's epic drive and the career comeback of Majeski. The crew also talks about SHR's closing, the ends of several other eras, and the life of the late Bobby Allison.
11/04/24 Episode 287 - Outsmarting-self-ville: Blaney's game winning drive, the hijinxes, and Holly Cain Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss Blaney's clutch drive in consecutive years and how the desperate Playoff drivers and gooey tires made for a really good race. They also break down Bell's fateful wall ride, manufacturer games and if they are really that bad or not, and some outsized tempers in Xfinity and Trucks. The crew also gives their Phoenix championship picks right after reporter Holly Cain joins to preview her new "NASCAR Mavericks" book.
10/24/24 Episode 285 - Doug Rice's Last Lap sees a familiar Playoffs story emerge Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Joey Logano's fuel-saving win in Las Vegas and how is not as underrated as some say. They talk about Bell's runner-up disappointment, Reddick's hasty move and major wreck, and Allmendinger's big win. They also discuss Hailie Deegan's move to INDY NXT and some crew chiefs out of a job. And they also play the audio from PRN's Doug Rice's invocation, green flag, checkered flag, and sign off from his last broadcast from the booth.
10/08/24 Episode 283 - 'Dega, new ROVAL, and charter suit Devin shares how fans with him in the Talladega grandstands had a different reaction that many others during the Cup race. He, Doug, and Dan also break down some officiating pitfalls and the main thing missing in each call. They also discuss why the win for Stenhouse Jr. is more significant than people realize, the Playoff implications in all three series after 'Dega, and the changes to the Charlotte ROVAL layout. Then Devin and Doug analyze some arguments from 23X1/Front Row camps' historic lawsuit against NASCAR and why opinions will shift with time.
10/01/24 Episode 282 - Kansas comebacks, win-pressure, 'Dega preview Doug, Dan, and Devin break down the four races from Kansas Speedway, including the non-Playoff spoilers, Truck Series eliminations, and Cup and Xfinity contender drama. They also talk about the pressure on Elliott and Busch to win, if Hendrick was playing possum earlier in 2024, and Ty Dillon's move back to Cup. Then they check the Talladega entry lists and preview the big tripleheader weekend there.
09/24/24 Episode 281 - Devin's full breakdown of the Bristol weekend Doug, Dan, and Devin discuss all four races at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, including the vibe Devin got in the pits and garage all weekend and why he was not surprised by the tire falloff on Saturday. Dan details why Kyle Larson's dominance was no easy feat and the boys also analyze the rare in-season trade of Haley and LaJoie. The trio also previews Kansas and why no Xfinity driver should feel safe, as they begin their Playoffs.
09/17/24 Episode 280 - Tire hype, Playoff fright at Glen and Bristol Doug, Devin, and Dan break down Chris Buescher's thrilling win over Shane Van Gisbergen at Watkins Glen and Devin shares a compelling stat about Playoff driver finishes. They also talk about drivers having a surprisingly good run after two Cup Playoff races, the failed hype over Watkins Glen tire falloff, King Connor Zilisch, and how Bristol's tires will be harder to predict than people think.
09/13/24 Episode 279: Logano wins Playoff opener, Charter disagreements Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown Joey Logano's win at the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff opener. Will Ford go for the three-peat, and is the pressure on Chase Elliott to perform? Kupka and Elliot go in depth about the latest news on charters. A look at the tires the cup cars are on for Watkins Glen.
09/03/24 Episode 278: Briscoe-rella, AMS preview, tight Playoffs, Hovecar one-on-one Doug, Dan, and Devin breakdown Chase Briscoe's haymaker vault over Kyle Busch at Darlington and into the Playoffs and why Darlington is a really good regular season finale site. They check the numbers of past recent Playoffs and how tight the field is in 2024 and since the Next-Gen. They also preview Atlanta, talk about the 2025 NASCAR schedule, hear from Chase Elliott about AMS, and talk to rookie Carson Hocevar about how prepping for Atlanta is so different than other tracks.
08/28/24 Episode 277: Underdog winners times three, the Retzlaff-Burton move, more Silly Season bombs Doug, Devin, and Dan break down the Harrison Burton Cinderella story and whether that or Kyle Busch not winning was a bigger surprise. Devin gives his view from the Daytona grandstands and why he is adamant about the top-30 rule. Dan gives his theory on cars lifting off and why Retzlaff might later regret pushing Burton. Doug discusses Layne Riggs' Truck Series win and his view reporting from the pits for MRN for the first time in MIlwaukee. The crew also discusses a potential new NASCAR TV network and the big Trackhouse Silly Season.
08/20/24 Episode 276: Reddick finishes job, why NASCAR won't move away from TV With Dan out, Devin and Doug talk about Reddick finally finishing a win off and taking the points lead and also their take on the pre-appeal Dillon penalty. They also discuss the Playoff driver-travails, airborne cars, Silly Season surprises, and how global money could affect the driver/team market. They also discuss the implications of TV controlling so much of NASCAR and why that is not at all changing.
08/12/24 Episode 275: Dillon madness, compressed standings, and base-car Doug, Dan, and Devin break down the whacky Austin Dillon-Richmond finish and how NASCAR could curb egregious crashing, They also look at the Playoff picture in all three series and decide which series has the best Playoff schedule. They then talk to AMS GM Brandon Hutchison and later discuss the Braves game at Bristol and NASCAR night at Truist Park.
08/06/24 Episode 274: More charters, crazy schedule ideas - all in person! Doug, Dan, and Devin post up in the "Dan Cave" and discuss Doug and Devin's time in racecars at AMS and at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and Dan talks about what discussing his history with others is like. Then the crew breaks down Richmond Raceway, the chance teams actually have in winning the charter war, and what an international schedule and revamped Playoffs could look like.
07/29/24 Episode 273: LaJoie, charters, power boost, and a non-profit fulfilling racing dreams Doug, Devin, and Dan dig in on the LaJoie-Spire breakup and where each party goes from here and the Johnson-84 team layoffs. They also talk about the future of NASCAR with the current charter impasse and could EV technology breed hybrids and power boost. Then Doug talks about children with illnesses getting a rare chance to drive racecars with Impact's Ryan Irwin.
07/23/24 Episode 272: Brickyard firsts, A.U. headscratchers Doug, Devin, and Dan discuss Larson's triumph in front of the friendly Brickyard crowd and Doug's and Devin's first IMS races. They go in-depth on the three NASCAR officiating questions, including the late yellow to end the race. They also discuss Herbst's big NXS win, Truck Playoffs, and stats showing two drivers falling hard.
07/15/24 Episode 271: Blaney wins Pocono, Deegan update, Indy oval return preview Devin Kupka and Dan Elliott breakdown Ryan Blaney's second NASCAR Cup Series win of the year. They discuss the Kyle Busch and Corey LaJoie incident at Pocono. A Hailie Deegan update, and Noah Gragson going to drive for Front Row Motorsports next year. Short discussion about NASCAR limiting teams to three charters in new agreement, and in-depth preview of the return to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend.
07/10/24 Episode 270: David Ragan's deep dive on the NASCAR EV Longtime Cup Series driver and current Ford Racing test driver David Ragan joins to talk about testing NASCAR's new EV that debuted in Chicago and the main differences with it versus the current car. He also is adamant about the future of electric tech in NASCAR. Then Doug, Dan, and Devin break down Bowman's drought-breaking win in the Chicago rain, the darkness clock, Deegan's departure, and Childers' new home at Spire.