68 - Daytona 500 & NASCAR 2022 Preview Ft: Tim Schingen of The Racing Insiders

OG sponsor of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast and with a wealth of knowledge of NASCAR, Tim Schingen, of The Racing Insiders joins Marc and Mike in the TCB Speed North studios, on episode 68 presented by Mueller Jewelers, to preview this Sunday's Daytona 500 and the upcoming 2022 NASCAR season that lies ahead. A simple NASCAR racing video game was all it took to get Tim hooked onto the sport of racing when he was just a teenager. Having a background in the media world, Tim started up The Racing Insiders and has grown a massive following and is also apart of the NASCAR Digital Media Network.

Race Day Rewind Presented by The Racing Insiders

• We got to see cars on track at Daytona for practice. Two sessions were conducted. Who top the charts and what manufacturer showed the most speed leading into Wednesday night's pole qualifying.
• What offseason? Dirt track racing continues is mad tear through the month of February. World of Outlaws, USAC Midgets, All-Stars, Lucas Oil Late Models and the all new Xtreme Outlaw Non-Wing Series all in action over the weekend. We recap all the thrills and spills from across Florida.
• USAC National Sprint Cars get ready to get their season under way at Bubba Raceway Park. Many drivers already getting laps in with the Xtreme Outlaw series. Will it payoff heading into this weekend or will we see someone new take home the checkers?

Feature Event Presented by Taylor Jolynn Photography

• Tim, Marc and Mike dive right into the NASCAR talk. A quick look back at 2021 and Kyle Larson's dominate performance. Can Kyle repeat last seasons success? Will he make it back to back championships?
• 2022 brings the debut of the all new NexGen car. After 3 years of hype and development it's time to see if it lives up to its billing. Having seen it race at the Clash in L.A. with a few minor mechanical issues. What will it produce racing wise at Daytona? What other mechanical bugs might we see throughout speed weeks? Which OEM may have an advantage right out the gate over the others? Will a veteran driver or a youngster figure this car out first?
• Schedule changes, new faces in new places, new teams being formed and a lot of unknowns headline the upcoming 2022 season. Tim gives us some insight into what he expects in 2022 and beyond in NASCAR. A lot of what may happen this year could have a domino affect in years to come. What might that be? New OEM's? New Tracks? Old Tracks making a return? More new teams entering NASCAR? We get Tim's take on what could prove to be a pivotal year for NASCAR.
• The Daytona 500. The Great American Race. It doesn't get much better if you're a racing fan. Marc, Mike and Tim make their bold predictions for this Sunday's race. Plus, season long picks on rookie contenders, sleepers, breakout drivers, breakout teams and most importantly, who will be crowned champion come Phoenix in November?

RTS Night Cap Presented by JJ's Outpost Bar and Grill

• A fun new segment here on RTS to close out the show. Mike and Marc look back at the weekend of racing and hand out "Shots & A Cheers" to racers who exceeded expectations or surprising winners throughout the weekend. Or, they can "Pour One Out" for unfortunate events that may have transpired over the weekend, crashes or heartbreak on a close finish. Who were the first recipients on this weeks show? Tune in and find out!
• Plus! Plans for Sundays Daytona 500. More slim can beer talk. Bacon cheeseburger tater tot hot dish. RTS on TikTok. And a preview to next weeks guest on episode 69!

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