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

In which our heroes conclude their journey, bringing their humble podcast to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 131: Victory Lap

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 130: Things We Got Right and Wrong

In which our heroes conduct their final Q&amp;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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes conduct their final Q&amp;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 choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 129: Year-End Listener Q&A

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Bonus Episode: 2021 NASCAR Championship Race Preview

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 126: Is Hendrick's Advantage Over?

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 Speedway.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Speedway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 125: Free Agency Winners and Losers

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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

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 earlier this year. They also preview this weekend's race on the Charlotte Roval.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 earlier this year. They also preview this weekend's race on the Charlotte Roval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 123: The Mid-Year Crew Chief Change

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In which our heroes discuss Brad Keselowski's exit from the playoffs and give their fixes for him and the other three eliminated drivers in advance of 2020. Then, they chat about the Ricky Stenhouse-Chris Buescher "trade" and this weekend's race in Martinsville.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes discuss Brad Keselowski's exit from the playoffs and give their fixes for him and the other three eliminated drivers in advance of 2020. Then, they chat about the Ricky Stenhouse-Chris Buescher "trade" and this weekend's race in Martinsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 40: A Bad Day to Have a Bad Day

In which our heroes locate areas for improvement in 2020 for each of this year's Championship 4 and look back on the wild predictions they made in advance of the 2019 NASCAR season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes locate areas for improvement in 2020 for each of this year's Championship 4 and look back on the wild predictions they made in advance of the 2019 NASCAR season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 44: Cool Trophy, Bro

In which our heroes announce the results of their crew chief draft and answer a litany of listener questions on the subjects of long-run passing defense, driver development in the high-downforce era and how NASCAR drivers personify British politics.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes announce the results of their crew chief draft and answer a litany of listener questions on the subjects of long-run passing defense, driver development in the high-downforce era and how NASCAR drivers personify British politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 45: Listener Question Bonanza

In which our heroes break down the report of top NASCAR Cup Series prospect Christopher Bell joining Leavine Family Racing and apply a twist ending to "Two Truths and a Lie."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes break down the report of top NASCAR Cup Series prospect Christopher Bell joining Leavine Family Racing and apply a twist ending to "Two Truths and a Lie." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 31: Silly Season's Opening Bell

In which our heroes put a statistical spin on Richard Petty's iconic career, offer fixes for the four drivers who didn't advance out of the Round of 8 and throw down a giant-size preview of the championship race at Homestead.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes put a statistical spin on Richard Petty's iconic career, offer fixes for the four drivers who didn't advance out of the Round of 8 and throw down a giant-size preview of the championship race at Homestead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 43: The King and the King-Maker

In which our heroes discuss the NASCAR drivers in the middle of the rumor mill, racing to keep their jobs or performing well enough to interest potential suitors. Plus, an appreciation of the Kevin Harvick-RCR era and a thorough preview of the upcoming Michigan race.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes discuss the NASCAR drivers in the middle of the rumor mill, racing to keep their jobs or performing well enough to interest potential suitors. Plus, an appreciation of the Kevin Harvick-RCR era and a thorough preview of the upcoming Michigan race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 29: Something to Prove

In which our heroes consider what needs to change for the four teams eliminated from the playoffs following a raucous race on the Roval and whether Ricky Stenhouse is the next Martin Truex. Then, they preview this weekend's race in Dover.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes consider what needs to change for the four teams eliminated from the playoffs following a raucous race on the Roval and whether Ricky Stenhouse is the next Martin Truex. Then, they preview this weekend's race in Dover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 37: Requiems, Fixes and Tweets

In which our heroes divert their attention to the rear of NASCAR fields for drivers like Corey LaJoie, Landon Cassill and B.J. McLeod to make sense of the talent actively avoiding last-place finishes. Then, a PJ1-smothered preview of this weekend's race at Pocono.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes divert their attention to the rear of NASCAR fields for drivers like Corey LaJoie, Landon Cassill and B.J. McLeod to make sense of the talent actively avoiding last-place finishes. Then, a PJ1-smothered preview of this weekend's race at Pocono. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 27: An Ode to the Backmarkers

In which our heroes check in on their handpicked teams of pit strategists before considering the exoneration of those in crashes not of their making. Plus, they build a Talladega race strategy around "The Big One."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes check in on their handpicked teams of pit strategists before considering the exoneration of those in crashes not of their making. Plus, they build a Talladega race strategy around "The Big One." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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

In which our heroes shine a light on the ever-growing legacy of Dale Earnhardt, Jr., question Kyle Busch’s motives in his quest for 200 NASCAR wins, consider panic for Kevin Harvick and unpack listener questions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes shine a light on the ever-growing legacy of Dale Earnhardt, Jr., question Kyle Busch’s motives in his quest for 200 NASCAR wins, consider panic for Kevin Harvick and unpack listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 8: The Curse of the Standard

In which our heroes discuss how the meritocracy of European football might work in American Stock Car racing. Then, they're joined by ARCA Series communications czar Charles Krall to preview a busy summer schedule that begins this weekend in Toledo.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes discuss how the meritocracy of European football might work in American Stock Car racing. Then, they're joined by ARCA Series communications czar Charles Krall to preview a busy summer schedule that begins this weekend in Toledo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 17: Promotion & Relegation & ARCA

In which our heroes banter about the quirky career of Ricky Rudd and changes to the NASCAR schedule before coming to grips with Jimmie Johnson's apparent decline in production ability. Then, they admire Brad Keselowski's malleability and preview the upcoming race in Texas.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes banter about the quirky career of Ricky Rudd and changes to the NASCAR schedule before coming to grips with Jimmie Johnson's apparent decline in production ability. Then, they admire Brad Keselowski's malleability and preview the upcoming race in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 10: Too Old to Be Young

In which our heroes select their combatants – and drop Brian Pattie bombs – in their winner-take-all crew chief fantasy draft. Also, a dissection of Jimmie Johnson's precise passing and questionable Daytona awareness.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes select their combatants – and drop Brian Pattie bombs – in their winner-take-all crew chief fantasy draft. Also, a dissection of Jimmie Johnson's precise passing and questionable Daytona awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 48: The Second Annual Crew Chief Draft

In which our heroes answer the elaborate, whimsical and nerdy questions of their listeners. Also, an appreciation of the pole-or-provisional enigma that was Loy Allen, a Pocono preview and a career change for David.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes answer the elaborate, whimsical and nerdy questions of their listeners. Also, an appreciation of the pole-or-provisional enigma that was Loy Allen, a Pocono preview and a career change for David. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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

In which our heroes examine and question key occurrences in the playoff opener, including what led to the Kyle Busch-Garrett Smithley incident. Then, they preview this weekend's race in Richmond.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes examine and question key occurrences in the playoff opener, including what led to the Kyle Busch-Garrett Smithley incident. Then, they preview this weekend's race in Richmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 35: Are Spotters Even Necessary?

Kevin Harvick

In which our heroes discuss the data-driven decisions that went into Denny Hamlin's conquering of Daytona, respond to Kevin Harvick's skepticism of the NASCAR driver aging curve and offer a preview of the upcoming Cup Series race in Las Vegas.This episode is sponsored by MonkeyKnifeFight.com, the fastest growing daily fantasy sports website on the planet. Positive Regression listeners can open a new account and receive a 100 percent match bonus up to $50 with the promo code: POSREGPODLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes discuss the data-driven decisions that went into Denny Hamlin's conquering of Daytona, respond to Kevin Harvick's skepticism of the NASCAR driver aging curve and offer a preview of the upcoming Cup Series race in Las Vegas. This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://MonkeyKnifeFight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MonkeyKnifeFight.com</a>, the fastest growing daily fantasy sports website on the planet. Positive Regression listeners can open a new account and receive a 100 percent match bonus up to $50 with the promo code: POSREGPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 49: Kevin Harvick Hates Analytics

In which our heroes, after paying homage to the one and only Brett Bodine and providing their takes on an entertaining finish in Kentucky, check in on drivers at opposite ends of the aging curve and preview the upcoming race in New Hampshire.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes, after paying homage to the one and only Brett Bodine and providing their takes on an entertaining finish in Kentucky, check in on drivers at opposite ends of the aging curve and preview the upcoming race in New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 26: Old Guys, Young Dudes

In which our heroes celebrate the late, great Davey Allison before questioning whether NASCAR should crib from the Tour de France's weather policy, analyzing Jimmie Johnson's crew chief change and previewing the upcoming race in Watkins Glen.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes celebrate the late, great Davey Allison before questioning whether NASCAR should crib from the Tour de France's weather policy, analyzing Jimmie Johnson's crew chief change and previewing the upcoming race in Watkins Glen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 28: The Irrational Confidence of a Little Kid

In which our heroes hand out awards for Most Valuable Driver, Crew Chief, Rookie and more for the first half of 2019 before discussing the importance of this weekend's race in Kentucky and launching The Positive Regression Scouting Network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes hand out awards for Most Valuable Driver, Crew Chief, Rookie and more for the first half of 2019 before discussing the importance of this weekend's race in Kentucky and launching The Positive Regression Scouting Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 25: Mid-Season Awards

In which our heroes complete their 2019 organizational previews, featuring key people and predictions for Team Penske, Richard Childress Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing, and set their sights on Daytona.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In which our heroes complete their 2019 organizational previews, featuring key people and predictions for Team Penske, Richard Childress Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing, and set their sights on Daytona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode 3: More People, More Predictions

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