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From there, the crew breaks down a chaotic NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, reacting to Ryan Preece’s emotional win, William Byron’s runner-up speed, the Suárez–Shane van Gisbergen tension after on-track run-ins, Denny Hamlin’s strong finish and comments on wet-weather racing, and the fuel and late-race issues that bit Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott. They also dive into the race’s record 17 cautions, NASCAR’s late refuel decision, weather delays, and what it all revealed about who came out swinging and who left with concerns. The episode closes with Mamba’s Social Sips and burnout grades for Preece.\n\n0:00 - Intro\n\n3:59 - LIVE Show Ahead Of Daytona\n\n6:50 - The Clash Recap\n\n34:50 - Mamba’s Social Sips\n\n40:41 - Last Call\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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