Atop The Pit Box

108 - COTA

Josh and Norton break down the first road course of the NASCAR season at COTA, where Tyler Reddick scores his third straight win, holding off SVG and Christopher Bell in a surprisingly dominant performance from Reddick.They discuss the state of road courses in NASCAR, driver fatigue issues, and several cooling suit failures that impacted the field.On the fantasy side, Ty Gibbs, Michael McDowell, and Reddick headline the winners, while Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman anchor the losers. The new top 10 features a big shakeup, including 2Z Designs jumping from outside the top 100 to the overall points lead. Major movers include Scooby Doobies (+214) and Refuse to Lose (–194).The hosts also analyze early-season swaps, surprising overperformers like Ty Dillon, and struggling premium picks. Looking ahead to Phoenix, they outline key track stats, highlight drivers poised for strong runs (Bell, Larson, Blaney), and make their picks: Justin takes Kyle Larson, while Josh selects Ryan Blaney.

107 - Atlanta

Josh and Norton break down a massive leaderboard shift following the high-speed action at Echo Park Speedway, where the gap between the top contenders and the rest of the field is beginning to widen. They analyze how standout performances from drivers like Tyler Reddick are reshaping the standings, while high-priced favorites like Kyle Larson continue to struggle, leaving many managers searching for answers. They review the Top 10 and update the top and bottom fantasy drivers. They also preview the race at COTA and make their picks.

106 - Daytona

Josh and Norton break down the massive growth of the Atop the Pit Box FantasyNASCAR League, including a record 403 entries and 63 rookies joining for 2026. They dive into roster trends-like Kyle Larson's league-leading ownership and Ryan Preece's surge as the most popular mid-tier pick-before recapping Daytona, highlighting fantasy winners and losers, and previewing next week's race at Echo Park Speedway. The episode also covers website updates, league payouts, and listener questions to kick off the season.

*Crossover Episode* 2026 Cup Series Preview w/ Deez Lug Nutz

Julian and Jody from the Deez Lug Nutz podcast invited us on for our annual crossover episode to help get everyone geared up for another season of Atop The Pit Box Fantasy NASCAR. We break down the locks, spoilers, surprise picks, and the drivers you might want to avoid when setting your lineups. We also share our projected top four in points, reveal our early championship favorite, spotlight a surprise chase contender, and explain how listening to this episode could earn you a free league entry.These guys put out consistently great content, and if you’re a short‑track fan—or just a racing fan in general—they’re absolutely worth following. Check out everything they’re doing:DeezLugNutz.com@deezlugnutz https://www.facebook.com/DeezLugNutzPod/And make sure to give their podcast a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deez-lug-nutz/id1635269621

105 - Rules and Format Update

Now that NASCAR has announced its championship format, Josh and Nort break down what this means for our fantasy league.