The Daytona 500 is HERE — and the drama is already building.

On this explosive episode of The Final Lap Weekly, hosts Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down EVERYTHING you need to know before the 2026 Daytona 500, The Great American Race roars to life at Daytona International Speedway.

Will Brad Keselowski be cleared in time to race?
Is Kyle Busch running multiple series during 2026?
Major NASCAR sponsorship shakeups you need to know about
The full Daytona 500 entry list — who’s locked in and who’s fighting to make it

Is Jimmie Johnson Locked In?

Fantasy NASCAR picks from Rowdy Dragon that could WIN you your league

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From superspeedway chaos and manufacturer wars to bold predictions and dark horse contenders, we’re diving deep into the storylines that could define the entire NASCAR season.

Daytona always delivers wrecks, drama, last-lap madness, and unforgettable moments — and we’re setting the stage for ALL of it.

If you’re ready for 200 laps of intensity, this is your ultimate Daytona 500 hype episode.

Strap in. It’s Speedweeks.

#NASCAR #Daytona500 #BradKeselowski #KyleBusch #FantasyNASCAR #NASCARPodcast #Speedweeks #TheFinalLap

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The Final Lap Weekly is back with a packed NASCAR episode as the sport heads to the iconic Bowman Gray Stadium where Ryan Preece takes the checkered flag. We break down what makes racing at the historic short track so unpredictable, what happened to NASCAR officiating, and should they race there again

Plus, we dive into the latest headlines surrounding Denny Hamlin, including what his recent comments and developments could mean for the rest of the season. Is momentum shifting in the garage?

We also cover breaking schedule news as Charlotte Motor Speedway officially locks in its playoff date—what it means for teams, strategy, and the championship hunt.

If you’re looking for NASCAR race recaps, driver news, playoff updates, and expert discussion, The Final Lap Weekly has you covered. Buckle up for one of the most talked-about weeks on the NASCAR calendar.

Keywords: NASCAR, Bowman Gray Stadium, Denny Hamlin news, Charlotte Motor Speedway playoffs, NASCAR podcast, NASCAR race preview, NASCAR playoffs, short track racing, The Final Lap Weekly

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Joey Logano takes the first playoff race win from Atlanta to advance to the next round of NASCAR's Playoffs, Bubble Drivers in trouble after just 1 race, Kyle Larson doing the 2025 Indy/Coke double again, Charter deals signed...by most, Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks for road course action at Watkins Glen. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Chase Briscoe wins his way into the playoffs at Darlington, Tyler Reddick wins Regular Season Championship after a less than pleasant day inside the race car, Alex Bowman out of the 48 car? Charters near agreement? Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Atlanta Motor Speedway from Rowdy Dragon and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Darlington.

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The guys break down the game changing Harrison Burton win at Daytona, what the playoff grid looks like now, and what's next for Harrison moving forward. Plus NASCAR shakes up the 2025 Schedule and has some shocking changes, Austin Dillon loses his appeal, and Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Darlington. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks as we look toward Daytona this weekend.

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The guys break down the racing at Michigan with Tyler Reddick going to victory lane, headlines include MLB Baseball at Bristol Baby! Kurt Busch in trouble, should overtime finishes be handled differently? Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks as we look toward Daytona this weekend. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Michigan International Speedway.

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Toby and Kerry go through everything that happened at Richmond through the implications, penalties, and what's to come moving forward. Austin Dillon's playoff hopes, Joey Logano was also penalized. Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Michigan. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR - Richmond

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We recap the Charlotte ROVAL Road Course win by Shane Van Gisbergen (SVG), was Ross Chastain's dive bomb move on Denny Hamlin acceptable racing?, Burton marries Petty, we preview Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hosted By Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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NASCAR Headlines include Corey Lajoie, Juan Pablo Montoya, Daniel Suarez, Tyler Reddick, Kevin Harvick, and tons more. Rowdy Dragon is back with your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Richmond Raceway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR - The Brickyard Recap

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Kerry, Toby and Rowdy are back with a Indianapolis Brickyard 400 recap, Rowdy Dragon takes us into the Olympic break with a Fantasy NASCAR recap, we also talk Kyle Busch's latest. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, The Brickyard...The Oval Is Back!

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Rowdy Dragon holds down the fort this week for the guys and recaps the Tricky Triangle at Pocono and previews the somewhat similar Indianapolis Motor Speedway which is back on the oval configuration....The Brickyard is back! Hosted by Rowdy Dragon

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Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks for The Tricky Triangle at Pocono

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Toby and Kerry discuss the recent unveiling of an all electric NASCAR Stock Car at Chicago this past weekend. Are they going all in on electrification or not? What does the future hold for this technology. Plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Pocono Raceway --- there's no fourth turn! Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, but mostly Rowdy Dragon!

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for the Chicago Street Race

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Joey Logano wins Nashville on fumes somehow, Carson Hocevar slapped with MASSIVE penalty, Josh Berry becomes new #21 driver in 2025, a full Chicago Street Race preview and Fantasy NASCAR from Rowdy Dragon. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Nashville Superspeedway

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for the Charlotte ROVAL Road Course

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Christopher Bell had quite the week! From leaking the Chase Briscoe signing at JGR, to winning the weekend at New Hampshire, to actually making the Briscoe announcement official, it was a CBell week, we were just living in it. Plus Aric Almirola news, Hendrick Motorsports sponsorship, Fantasy NASCAR picks from Rowdy Dragon and a full Nashville preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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Rowdy Dragon's has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for New Hampshire

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Toby and Kerry recap Iowa Speedway results, Martin Truex Jr. is retiring at the end of 2024, Silly Season rumors are heating up, Rowdy Dragon with your New Hampshire Fantasy NASCAR Picks and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Iowa Speedway

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Toby and Kerry discuss the clock running out on the Charter Negotiations between teams, drivers, and the sanctioning body. We also recap road course action at Sonoma, Kyle Busch has a new target in Ross Chastain, JGR's dismal day at Sonoma, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Iowa Speedway and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Sonoma

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We recap WWTR from Gateway in St. Louis where there was a surprise winner! Kyle Larson gets his waiver, Kyle Busch crashes at Indianapolis Goodyear Tire Test, Fantasy NASCAR with Rowdy Dragon, and a full Sonoma preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Gateway

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We discuss the Indianapolis 500 / Coca-Cola 600 weekend. Will Kyle Larson get a Championship Waiver? Stewart Haas Racing shutting down, Massive Repercussions, Fantasy NASCAR with Rowdy Dragon for Gateway and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon with your Fantasy NASCAR picks for the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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The guys discuss the Chase Elliott win from 10th at Kansas Speedway, Denny Hamlin Vs. Bubba Wallace?, Carson Hocevar fined $50k, Dodge is back and has a new head dude, plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for the Charlotte ROVAL Road Course and news of the week from tobychristie.com Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Toby Christie was in the middle of the Kyle Busch Vs. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. fight at North Wilksboro Speedway and gives us his first hand account of the situation. His Twitter video of the punch has now been seen by millions. We also hear from Rowdy Dragon with your Fantasy NASCAR picks for The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and we talk about Kyle Larson's amazing qualifying run for the Indianapolis 500 and his attempt at the double Indy 500 / Coke 600. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon recaps Fantasy NASCAR results from Darlington Raceway

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We recap the fireworks between Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski wins Darlington, Ford finally wins, All Star Race Weekend coming up, Fantasy NASCAR Darlington Recap from Rowdy Dragon, and Is Kyle Larson a Taylor Swift Fan? Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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We recap the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series History with Kyle Larson officially getting the trophy over Chris Buscher. Toby watches on TV and has a few comments, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Darlington Throwback Weekend (yeah, still) Dale Earnhardt Jr. has two new TV homes for 2025, and Michael McDowell inks a multi-year contract. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Kansas Speedway

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We recap Denny Hamlin's 3rd win of the season, tying William Byron for 2024. Kevin Harvick WILL drive a Cup Series car again, Darlington Paint schemes for Throw Back weekend (yes again) an update on Erik Jones, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Kansas Speedway and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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Rowdy Dragon's has your Fantasy NASCAR picks For Dover Motor Speedway

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Kerry Murphey chats with former NASCAR driver now analyst about his upcoming charity ride, his families 75th year in NASCAR, Charter negotiations, drivers wanting more horsepower, why Denny Hamlin is so hated and can he recover, plus getting you all set up for Dover this weekend.

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Guest: Kyle Petty talks about his charity ride coming up, why is Denny Hamlin hated, the new car, Petty Family 75th year in NASCAR, plus Toby's hot take: the racing is a joke right now, Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Dover and the latest on Erik Jones condition. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon with your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Talladega Superspeedway

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Rowdy Dragon also has your Fantasy NASCAR PICKS for Kansas Speedway. hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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We recap the Texas Motor Speedway weekend where Chase Elliott finds Victory Lane, ending a long winless drought. Ross Chastain Vs. William Byron is discussed, Keelan Harvick makes debut, tons and tons of NASCAR suspensions, Rowdy Dragon with your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Talladega and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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Rowdy Dragon's has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Texas Motor Speedway

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Toby and Kerry break down short track 'action' from Martinsville Speedway, Kerry gets interrogated by The First Order, our studio has a flood, Kyle Larson is crazy fast in an IndyCar for Indianapolis 500 practice, Denny Hamlin owns Marcus Smith in an X battle, plus Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Texas Motor Speedway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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