Positive Regression: A Motorsports Analytics Podcast

Episode 131: Victory Lap

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

Episode 130: Things We Got Right and Wrong

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

Episode 129: Year-End Listener Q&A

In which our heroes conduct their final Q&A of the year, hitting on topics like Jimmie Johnson's hypothetical 2021 season, track characteristics, bad drivers in elite equ

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

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 beh

Bonus Episode: 2021 NASCAR Championship Race Preview

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 Racew

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

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 bef

Episode 126: Is Hendrick's Advantage Over?

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 elimi

Episode 125: Free Agency Winners and Losers

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

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

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 Be

Episode 123: The Mid-Year Crew Chief Change

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

Episode 122: Blue-Moon Occurrences

In which our heroes break down the pit strategy gone awry for Hendrick Motorsports in Las Vegas before previewing the upcoming race in Talladega. They also recall the cau

Episode 121: Requiems and Fixes for 2022, Pt. 1

In which our heroes detail the yearlong highlights, lowlights and potential fixes for the future on behalf of Kurt Busch, Tyler Reddick, Michael McDowell and Aric Almirol

Episode 120: If You're First or You're Last, What is Your PEER?

In which our heroes answer listener questions — among them, mining for gems among NASCAR's back-markers, whether Christopher Bell was an upgrade over Erik Jones and how t

Episode 119: Passing Fancy

In which our heroes offer a refresher on how to evaluate passing ability before sizing up the most efficient passers this season in the NASCAR Cup Series. They also previ

Episode 118: Kyle Larson, 15 Others Embark on Playoffs

In which our heroes preview the NASCAR playoffs by asking just how vulnerable title favorite Kyle Larson actually is. They also forecast the weekend's race in Darlington

Bonus Episode: Daytona NASCAR Post-Race Analysis

In which our heroes break down NASCAR's 2021 regular season finale in Daytona, with discussions on Ryan Blaney's drafting track acumen, the skill of blocking and Austin D

Episode 117: A Year Deemed a Failure

In which our heroes determine whether the seasons of Richard Childress Racing, Roush Fenway Racing, 23XI Racing and JTG Daugherty Racing are failures if they do not quali

Episode 116: A Winless Harvick Hits Different

In which our heroes unpack a winless, albeit productive year from Kevin Harvick and question how late-season improvement could occur. They also preview this weekend's rac

Episode 115: Talkin' Ty Gibbs

In which our heroes dedicate an entire segment to top NASCAR prospect Ty Gibbs, evaluating his 2021 season to date and answering listener questions. They also preview the

Episode 114: Pondering PEER

In which our heroes ask whether NASCAR drivers with well-rounded production abilities matter more than drivers with high PEERs on playoff tracks. They also preview the up