In which our heroes conclude their journey, bringing their humble podcast to an end.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 130: Things We Got Right and Wrong

Nov 24th, 2021 52m 38s

In which our heroes close their third season of Positive Regression with a look back on their preseason predictions and a glance towards a new era of NASCAR where several of this year's truisms will remain intact.Learn more about your ad choic

Episode 129: Year-End Listener Q&A

Nov 18th, 2021 49m 57s

In which our heroes conduct their final Q&A of the year, hitting on topics like Jimmie Johnson's hypothetical 2021 season, track characteristics, bad drivers in elite equipment, a Riley Herbst doppelgänger and more.Learn more about your ad cho

Episode 128: Requiems and Fixes for 2022, Pt. 4

Nov 11th, 2021 49m 56s

In which our heroes analyze the outcome of the 2021 NASCAR championship race before detailing the yearlong highlights, lowlights and potential fixes for the future on behalf of Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex.Learn mo

Bonus Episode: 2021 NASCAR Championship Race Preview

Nov 5th, 2021 36m 54s

In which our heroes preview the NASCAR championship race, with deep analysis on Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott and Martin Truex and an overview of Phoenix Raceway's track dynamics.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

Episode 127: Requiems and Fixes for 2022, Pt. 3

Nov 4th, 2021 40m 10s

In which our heroes detail the yearlong highlights, lowlights and potential fixes for the future on behalf of Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano before previewing the upcoming Xfinity Series championship race in Phoenix.L

Episode 126: Is Hendrick's Advantage Over?

Oct 28th, 2021 43m 49s

In which our heroes ask whether Hendrick Motorsports has lost its advantage ahead of the final two races, both on 750-hp tracks. They also preview a pivotal playoff elimination race in Martinsville.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Episode 125: Free Agency Winners and Losers

Oct 21st, 2021 55m 28s

In which our heroes anoint the winners and losers of NASCAR free agency, discussing the likes of Brad Keselowski, Harrison Burton, Matt DiBenedetto, AJ Allmendinger, John Hunter Nemechek and more. They also preview this weekend's race at Kansas

Episode 124: Requiems and Fixes for 2022, Pt. 2

Oct 14th, 2021 46m 42s

In which our heroes detail the yearlong highlights, lowlights and potential fixes for the future on behalf of Kevin Harvick, William Byron, Alex Bowman and Christopher Bell before previewing the upcoming race in Texas.Learn more about your ad

Episode 123: The Mid-Year Crew Chief Change

Oct 7th, 2021 46m 2s

In which our heroes explore the impact of mid-year crew chief changes across the last five seasons, including Austin Dillon's shift to Justin Alexander in 2017, the debut of Cliff Daniels in 2019 and the change on behalf of Matt DiBenedetto ear

Episode 122: Blue-Moon Occurrences

Sep 30th, 2021 44m 27s

In which our heroes break down the pit strategy gone awry for Hendrick Motorsports in Las Vegas before previewing the upcoming race in Talladega. They also recall the caution-free 2001 Talladega 500 won by Bobby Hamilton.Learn more about your

Episode 121: Requiems and Fixes for 2022, Pt. 1

Sep 23rd, 2021 48m 38s

In which our heroes detail the yearlong highlights, lowlights and potential fixes for the future on behalf of Kurt Busch, Tyler Reddick, Michael McDowell and Aric Almirola before previewing the upcoming race in Las Vegas.Learn more about your

Episode 120: If You're First or You're Last, What is Your PEER?

Sep 16th, 2021 51m 40s

In which our heroes answer listener questions — among them, mining for gems among NASCAR's back-markers, whether Christopher Bell was an upgrade over Erik Jones and how to estimate Ricky Bobby's PEER. They also preview this weekend's playoff el

Episode 119: Passing Fancy

Sep 9th, 2021 53m 41s

In which our heroes offer a refresher on how to evaluate passing ability before sizing up the most efficient passers this season in the NASCAR Cup Series. They also preview this weekend's race in Richmond and discuss how the impact of Joe Gibbs

Episode 118: Kyle Larson, 15 Others Embark on Playoffs

Sep 2nd, 2021 45m 7s

In which our heroes preview the NASCAR playoffs by asking just how vulnerable title favorite Kyle Larson actually is. They also forecast the weekend's race in Darlington and recall the inaugural Southern 500.Learn more about your ad choices. V

Bonus Episode: Daytona NASCAR Post-Race Analysis

Aug 29th, 2021 34m 35s

In which our heroes break down NASCAR's 2021 regular season finale in Daytona, with discussions on Ryan Blaney's drafting track acumen, the skill of blocking and Austin Dillon's questionable strategy. They also assess Tyler Reddick's place in t

Episode 117: A Year Deemed a Failure

Aug 26th, 2021 43m 30s

In which our heroes determine whether the seasons of Richard Childress Racing, Roush Fenway Racing, 23XI Racing and JTG Daugherty Racing are failures if they do not qualify for NASCAR's playoffs. They also preview the NASCAR regular season fina

Episode 116: A Winless Harvick Hits Different

Aug 19th, 2021 45m 59s

In which our heroes unpack a winless, albeit productive year from Kevin Harvick and question how late-season improvement could occur. They also preview this weekend's race in Michigan and reflect on the 2006 Carfax 250 which featured a showdown

Episode 115: Talkin' Ty Gibbs

Aug 12th, 2021 50m 58s

In which our heroes dedicate an entire segment to top NASCAR prospect Ty Gibbs, evaluating his 2021 season to date and answering listener questions. They also preview the first Cup Series race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and

Episode 114: Pondering PEER

Aug 5th, 2021 41m 41s

In which our heroes ask whether NASCAR drivers with well-rounded production abilities matter more than drivers with high PEERs on playoff tracks. They also preview the upcoming race at Watkins Glen and reflect on the career of Sterling Marlin.

Episode 113: Fast Cars and Fickle Predictions

Jul 29th, 2021 46m 42s

In which our heroes discuss why the fastest car in a given NASCAR Cup Series race is only winning 27 percent of the time. They also evaluate some of their pre-season predictions and look back at Germain Racing's apparent lack of ambition.Learn

Episode 112: Lessons Learned from New Hampshire

Jul 22nd, 2021 53m 29s

In which our heroes discuss what was learned in the New Hampshire race, an event that might've served as a playoff dress rehearsal. They also detail the highs and lows of Harrison Burton's development and fantasy-cast jobs for three free-agent

Episode 111: Prognosticating Shock Victories

Jul 15th, 2021 54m 18s

In which our heroes are joined by RJ Kraft, NASCAR.com's fantasy mage, to identify the most likely shock victors in the five remaining regular-season races. They also preview this weekend's race in New Hampshire and detail the tumultuous first

Episode 110: Do 1.5-Mile Tracks Still Matter?

Jul 8th, 2021 43m 33s

In which our heroes ask whether the 1.5-mile tracks that once dominated the NASCAR schedule still matter and if they're part of its future. They also preview this weekend's race in Atlanta and look back on the 1986 runnings of The Winston and A

Episode 109: Coaching Road Racers

Jul 1st, 2021 48m 44s

In which our heroes are joined by Michael Self, a driving coach who trained Christopher Bell, Harrison Burton, Justin Haley and others, to discuss the methodologies behind training oval-track stars on road courses and help preview the NASCAR Cu