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Positive Regression: A Motorsports Analytics Podcast

Positive Regression is a NASCAR podcast for the thinking fan, hosted by David Smith and Alan Cavanna.

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Episode 40: A Bad Day to Have a Bad Day

Episode 40: A Bad Day to Have a Bad Day

In which our heroes discuss Brad Keselowski's exit from the playoffs and give their fixes for him and the other three el... Read more

24 Oct 2019

56mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 44: Cool Trophy, Bro

Episode 44: Cool Trophy, Bro

In which our heroes locate areas for improvement in 2020 for each of this year's Championship 4 and look back on the wil... Read more

21 Nov 2019

51mins

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Ranked #3

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Episode 45: Listener Question Bonanza

Episode 45: Listener Question Bonanza

In which our heroes announce the results of their crew chief draft and answer a litany of listener questions on the subj... Read more

27 Nov 2019

54mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 31: Silly Season's Opening Bell

Episode 31: Silly Season's Opening Bell

In which our heroes break down the report of top NASCAR Cup Series prospect Christopher Bell joining Leavine Family Raci... Read more

22 Aug 2019

48mins

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Episode 43: The King and the King-Maker

Episode 43: The King and the King-Maker

In which our heroes put a statistical spin on Richard Petty's iconic career, offer fixes for the four drivers who didn't... Read more

14 Nov 2019

53mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 29: Something to Prove

Episode 29: Something to Prove

In which our heroes discuss the NASCAR drivers in the middle of the rumor mill, racing to keep their jobs or performing ... Read more

8 Aug 2019

50mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 37: Requiems, Fixes and Tweets

Episode 37: Requiems, Fixes and Tweets

In which our heroes consider what needs to change for the four teams eliminated from the playoffs following a raucous ra... Read more

3 Oct 2019

52mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 27: An Ode to the Backmarkers

Episode 27: An Ode to the Backmarkers

In which our heroes divert their attention to the rear of NASCAR fields for drivers like Corey LaJoie, Landon Cassill an... Read more

25 Jul 2019

54mins

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Episode 14: If You're in the Crash, It's Your Fault

Episode 14: If You're in the Crash, It's Your Fault

In which our heroes check in on their handpicked teams of pit strategists before considering the exoneration of those in... Read more

25 Apr 2019

36mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 8: The Curse of the Standard

Episode 8: The Curse of the Standard

In which our heroes shine a light on the ever-growing legacy of Dale Earnhardt, Jr., question Kyle Busch’s motives in hi... Read more

14 Mar 2019

47mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 17: Promotion & Relegation & ARCA

Episode 17: Promotion & Relegation & ARCA

In which our heroes discuss how the meritocracy of European football might work in American Stock Car racing. Then, they... Read more

16 May 2019

46mins

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Episode 10: Too Old to Be Young

Episode 10: Too Old to Be Young

In which our heroes banter about the quirky career of Ricky Rudd and changes to the NASCAR schedule before coming to gri... Read more

28 Mar 2019

42mins

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Episode 48: The Second Annual Crew Chief Draft

Episode 48: The Second Annual Crew Chief Draft

In which our heroes select their combatants – and drop Brian Pattie bombs – in their winner-take-all crew chief fantasy ... Read more

13 Feb 2020

44mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 19: Can $1 Million Buy a Top-10 Finish?

Episode 19: Can $1 Million Buy a Top-10 Finish?

In which our heroes answer the elaborate, whimsical and nerdy questions of their listeners. Also, an appreciation of the... Read more

30 May 2019

38mins

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Episode 35: Are Spotters Even Necessary?

Episode 35: Are Spotters Even Necessary?

In which our heroes examine and question key occurrences in the playoff opener, including what led to the Kyle Busch-Gar... Read more

19 Sep 2019

40mins

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Episode 49: Kevin Harvick Hates Analytics

Episode 49: Kevin Harvick Hates Analytics

In which our heroes discuss the data-driven decisions that went into Denny Hamlin's conquering of Daytona, respond to Ke... Read more

20 Feb 2020

47mins

Ranked #17

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Episode 26: Old Guys, Young Dudes

Episode 26: Old Guys, Young Dudes

In which our heroes, after paying homage to the one and only Brett Bodine and providing their takes on an entertaining f... Read more

18 Jul 2019

48mins

Ranked #18

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Episode 28: The Irrational Confidence of a Little Kid

Episode 28: The Irrational Confidence of a Little Kid

In which our heroes celebrate the late, great Davey Allison before questioning whether NASCAR should crib from the Tour ... Read more

1 Aug 2019

53mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 25: Mid-Season Awards

Episode 25: Mid-Season Awards

In which our heroes hand out awards for Most Valuable Driver, Crew Chief, Rookie and more for the first half of 2019 bef... Read more

11 Jul 2019

46mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 3: More People, More Predictions

Episode 3: More People, More Predictions

In which our heroes complete their 2019 organizational previews, featuring key people and predictions for Team Penske, R... Read more

7 Feb 2019

42mins

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