The Backroad
The Backroad
Podcast Description
Hosted by Seth Woolcock, Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez, this FSWA-nominated podcast provides provides a refreshing & feel-good take on NASCAR betting, covering the Cup, Xfinity & Truck Series from a gambling perspective.
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The show covers a wide range of NASCAR betting topics including specific race picks, strategies for betting odds, and in-depth analysis of drivers and tracks. Recent episodes have explored predictions for the 2025 Daytona 500, strategies for the Xfinity and Truck Series, and approaches to betting on different NASCAR events such as the 2025 Pennzoil 400 and Shriners Children's 500.
Hosted by Seth Woolcock, Elliot Hicks & Rod Villagomez, this FSWA-nominated podcast provides provides a refreshing & feel-good take on NASCAR betting, covering the Cup, Xfinity & Truck Series from a gambling perspective.
Savor the weekend in Wine Country with our 2025 Toyota/Save Mart 350 picks & prediction!
Can Michael McDowell (12-1) stop another Shane van Gisbergen (+160) sweep? Plus, will recent road course speedster Ryan Preece (+450) finish top 10 at Sonoma Raceway?
NASCAR betting analysts Seth Woolcock & Elliot Hicks share their best bets for the outright, placement prop, H2H matchup & specials market on “The Backroad.”
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:50 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:38 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:05:54 Chicago Reaction
00:12:28 Clash Returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in 2026
00:13:26 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing & Front Motorsports Lawsuit Update
00:18:17 2025 Rest of Season NASCAR Burning Questions
00:18:28 (1) Is Carson Hocevar Able To Put It All Together?
00:21:45 (2) Will a First-Time Winner Find Victory Lane?
00:27:44 (3) Was Chicago the Beginning of the End for Bubba Wallace?
00:32:24 (4) Can Shane van Gisbergen Be a Playoff Threat?
00:38:08 Horizon Forecast
00:38:21 Sonoma Entry Lists/Weekend Schedule
00:41:00 Sonoma Raceway Breakdown
00:43:47 Sonoma Raceway Trends
00:47:11 Ifantasyrace.com’s Asterisk Mark Driver of the Week
00:49:08 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Toyota/Save Mart 350 Picks & Predictions
00:49:23 Impressions of the Sportsbooks
00:50:57 Shane van Gisbergen Weekend Sweep Parlay (+300 via Caesars)
00:54:38 Ross Chastain Outright (+3000 via FanDuel)
00:57:25 Michael McDowell Outright (+1200 via BetRivers)
01:00:08 Christopher Bell Outright (+2200 via FanDuel)
01:02:35 Ty Gibbs Top 5 (+200 via Caesars)
01:03:20 Kyle Busch Top 10 (+130 via bet365)
01:04:18 Ryan Preece Top 10 (+450 via bet365)
01:06:17 Ryan Blaney Top 10 (+150 via ESPN BET)
01:08:01 Joey Logano (-115 via ESPN BET) vs. Denny Hamlin
01:09:43 A.J. Allmendinger (+130 via bet365) vs. Tyler Reddick
01:10:59 Christopher Bell (-110 via ESPN BET) vs. William Byron
01:12:12 Elliot’s In-Season Tournament H2H Matchups
01:15:29 2025 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 (Xfinity Series) Best Bets
01:15:40 Taylor Gray (-115 via Caesars) vs. Sammy Smith
01:16:39 Austin Green (+120 via ESPN Bet) vs. Carson Kvapil
01:17:51 Plugs + Outro
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