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Send us a textDaniel delivers a loaded episode beginning with a recap of Kansas. Larson dominates again and HMS gets win #316. Maximum points day gives Larson the points lead. Then Daniel reveals the four tracks he would like to see in a championship rotation. For the only time this season, Daniel hands out some mid-season grades and leaves some tips on the report cards for each driver. And we look ahead to this week's All-Star race. Much will be expected of our drivers, but will Larson create more history? We look at the betting odds for this week and give predictions. However, we do not end the episode without some restaurant recommendations, and then a big announcement is made concerning next week's episode on the pod. Daniel will be joined by the guys over at The Checkered Chat to create a video-form podcast. Grab a Cherry Coke and enjoy listening to get pumped for some all-star racing. Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textDaniel gives great analysis on a race he didn't watch. JK, but he did just get back from vacation. So he gives a statistical analysis on the past race from Texas. But he also uses this episode to totally throw the red flags up on Chase Elliott. However, he gives good reasoning why we shouldn't totally give up on him. Larson tightens Byron's point lead. And heading into Kansas, we have some interesting betting lines to examine. We will most likely have other beat 23XI Racing this week, but who else is an under-the-radar threat? Daniel closes the episode wishing he was going to be getting some Kansas BBQ.    Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textUnfortunately, Daniel continues to be right about Cindric at superspeedway tracks, so of course, it's the first talking point of the episode. He also discusses penalties to Preece and Logano. Larson is praised as he has another career-best finish on a drafting track. Red flags continue to pop up on Elliott. But, we have all 4 drivers in the top 9 positions of the points standings. Then Daniel previews Texas, which is a good track for HMS, and we've been great at it recently. Some interesting odds for this race are closely examined. And we are left with only one key to winning the race before predictions are made and recommendations are given.  Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textDaniel welcomes everyone back from Easter/Mania break! He leads the episode off by talking about Larson's dominant weekend in Bristol as well as his comments on the Xfinity series. Then, Daniel actually gives some props to Denny Hamlin. He also statistically examines each of our HMS drivers' performances at Bristol and updates the points standings. Next, bring on Talladega. The usual track preview looks at each of our drivers' history at 'Dega before getting into betting odds and predictions. But Daniel also gives his three keys to winning the race and throws out some restaurant recommendations.  Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textDaniel welcomes listeners back for a special Easter Edition episode of ZIU. We skip our usual racing chatter and save it for next week since the Cup Series has a week off. We will discuss Larson's dominant performance at Bristol next week. But you have to listen to this episode if you want to hear something encouraging as we head into Easter weekend. Hoppy Easter, everybody! Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textDaniel begins the episode by joining the "Throwback Weekend' chatter with the rest of the industry and gives his opinion on the topic. He also discusses Denny Hamlin's win and gives credit to his pit crew. Then, we shift the focus to our team's performances in Darlington, including Byron's dominant run and Larson's rough day. Byron continues to extend his point lead. And we get into a Bristol preview. Daniel gives out stats for the track as well as betting lines before giving the keys to winning this weekend. After his predictions, Daniel introduces a special segment for Masters Weekend, in which he compares each of our HMS drivers to current golfers playing in Augusta. Enjoy the episode with a Zephyrhills.  Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textApril is here, and we have a busy sports month ahead. Daniel talks about Denny dominating at Martinsville. Slow the brakes on pushing a panic button for Chase Elliott. Toyotas looked tough this past weekend. Daniel discusses the top 5 finishes for Elliott and Larson while expressing disappointment with Byron and Bowman. All 4 HMS cars are technically in the top 4 in points. Then Daniel has some fun by ranking the throwback paint schemes for this weekend's race. We preview Darlington with some great stats for the organization and each individual driver. Of course, we look at the betting odds for Darlington and then give our predictions. Daniel shouts out a winery in South Carolina and informs the listeners when and how to watch all of the racing action coming up this weekend.  Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textA great episode is coming! Kyle Larson does what Kyle Larson should. Alex Bowman continues to show out. Daniel discusses all 4 HMS driver's races at Homestead-Miami. We continue to impress in the points standings. Then we talk about the special track that is Martinsville Speedway. Daniel gives some fun history from our organization at the track. And then he talks about each of our current drivers' past results here and what is expected this weekend. You know, we discuss some betting lines before making our predictions. And of course, we end with restaurant recommendations. Also, Daniel informs listeners when to watch for our HMS drivers this weekend.  Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textDaniel starts this episode by giving a lot of credit to Josh Berry on his first Cup win. Daniel also discusses the pit stop topic that Kevin Harvick believes is not a fair rule. Then we take a look at each of our driver's performances this past week in Vegas. It's early, but all 4 HMS drivers are top 6 in the point standings. Then we get into the Homestead-Miami preview by looking at all 4 drivers' past history at the track. Of course, we discuss betting lines to consider. Then Daniel gives his expectations, predictions, and restaurant recommendations to close out the episode.  Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)

Send us a textDaniel introduces a new beverage to kick off this episode. Then, he discusses the historical run that Christopher Bell is on right now. Daniel disagrees with the NASCAR ruling and doubles down on his Cindric-penalty stance. He talks about Larson rebounding in Phoenix, Byron still running strong, Bowman keeping momentum, and Elliott steadily running top 10. A brief update is given on Corey Day's ARCA race, and then we look at the current point standings. The Las Vegas preview gets underway with some HMS track stats. And then Daniel gives a driver-by-driver preview. Of course, we discuss the current betting lines. He also tells us the keys to victory for HMS this week before giving us his predictions. And some great restaurant recommendations wrap up the episode. Daggum! Podcast Logo Artwork - Smeed Rai @smeedrai (fiverr) Podcast Intro - Keith @yourimagingguy (fiverr) Podcast Outro - Kristen @kkozy828 (instagram)