Anger, Sadness & 2026 CARS Tour Schedule Breakdown

Episode 161 is on the scene and we are trying to figure out why everyone is so angry and sad about the NASCAR playoffs. The mood coming out of Phoenix is supposed to be a celebration of the NASCAR National Touring Series Season but instead, there are more questions than answers. Kyle Larson joins a short list of multiple time Cup Series champions with his championship winning effort on Sunday but Denny Hamlin is the one who everyone is sad about. Connor Zilisch dominated the Xfinity Series Season but everyone is angry that he didn't win the championship and Jesse Love who won one race all season won instead. We discuss all of those scenarios and wonder why Ryan Blaney's win was largely ignored and other topics.

We discuss Corey Heim's historic season in the Craftsman Truck Series and the likelihood it ever happens again. 

The CARS Tour announced its 2026 schedule last week and we are all over that news item. From the Nashville Fairgrounds, to Newport, to the return of Southern National to a throwback finale to years gone by, the tour has a 15 track schedule that is extremely unique and we discuss it all!

Ace Speedway had its marquee race on Saturday in The Big Ace Race but we do not have an official winner at the moment. We discuss the happenings from the tech shed.

South Boston Speedway will host the Krush 250 benefiting the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. We krush it with analysis of the event and give our winners.

We discuss Pulaski County Motorsports Park's return to racing in 2026, the upcoming North South Shootout at Caraway, All American 400 for the ASA STARS National Tour and more this week on DLN!