The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series took on Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night, and, the race was good. However, was it enough to convince Dale Tanhardt and Joshua Lipowski that Texas doesn’t need to be reconfigured? Tanhard and Lipowski talk about that and all of the biggest storylines from Texas Motor Speedway. Tanhardt and Lipowski talk about how good the race was, but, both feel that the track needs to be reconfigured. However, both have different ideas on how to reconfigure the track. While Lipowski has an idea that keeps the track as an intermediate, Tanhardt is in favor of a unique short track. Tanhardt and Lipowski talk about some of the top performers of the weekend, including some surprises towards the front. A few drivers had solid runs, and they were given a proper shoutout on this show. The pair also discuss the drivers who struggled on Friday night. This includes drivers like Layne Riggs and Grant Enfinger, but one of them is worth more concern than the other. Which driver are Tanhardt and Lipowski more concerned about? The Truck Series is off for the next two weeks, but, the Pickup Throwdown rolls onwards. Stay tuned for the next episode!

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series went short track racing on Friday night, and Dale Tanhardt and Joshua Lipowski are both here to give you all you need to know for both that race and the upcoming race at Texas. Layne Riggs had a tough night thanks to circumstances out of his control. Lipowski and Tanhardt discuss what went wrong, and why Riggs has dealt with such a poor start this season. Christian Eckes dominated to take home the win. With two wins this season, is he a Championship favorite? Does he have an easy path forward to the Cup Series? Tanhard and Lipowski debate those two questions, and Josh proposes where Eckes should look if he wants to make the jump up to the Cup Series. Ty Majeski was also a hot topic as a 2nd place finisher. Tanhardt and Lipowski analyze Majeski's trend of coming close but not coming away with victories. However, do the tracks coming up shape up well for Majeski? As crazy as it sounds, the Playoffs are only 10 races away. Tanhardt and Lipowski discuss the drivers on the current bubble, and one particular driver they feel needs to show something to keep their current seat, Chase Purdy. The duo finishes off by giving their Texas picks. Which drivers are favorites, which are dark horses, and which will struggle?

It may have been an off-weekend for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but, not for Dale Tanhardt and Joshua Lipowski! They sat down to discuss both the last race at COTA and the upcoming race at Martinsville, alongside who some of the breakout stars have been in the Truck Series this season. They also discuss whether or not NASCAR should give stiffer penalties to backmarkers who cause late cautions, potentially costing other drivers wins. The COTA race gave the pair plenty to talk about, including a viral NASCAR moment. Marco Andretti’s rear-end housing broke loose from his car in one of the most bizarre incidents in NASCAR history. Tanhardt and Lipowski give their theories on what went wrong. Dale Tanhardt is none-too-pleased with drivers well out of contention causing late cautions that could potentially take frontrunners out of a chance to win races. Is there a solution to this? Lipowski and Tanhardt debate whether or not NASCAR can or should do something about this. With the season 5 races old and every track type on the calendar visited, it feels like as good of a time as any to look at which drivers are performing well at this point. Lipowski and Tanhardt highlight 5 drivers that have impressed them so far this season. Do these drivers have the Cup Series on the horizon? Finally, the two break down the upcoming race at Martinsville Speedway. Lipowski goes with some potentially unorthodox selections for which drivers could win, fade, and upset on Friday. Tanhardt gives his selections as well, including a potentially controversial fade pick.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series gave fans plenty to talk about at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Dale Tanhardt, Connor Hudson (Elly Productions), and Joshua Lipowski all break down the biggest storylines from a chaotic weekend in the Craftsman Truck Series in the inaugural episode of the "Pickup Throwdown" Truck Series Podcast. First, we get to learn about the cast of characters joining the show. Dale Tanhardt is a content creator known for his comedic TikToks and NASCAR betting content. Connor Hudson, aka Elly Productions, is one of the newest faces of NASCAR YouTube, known for his in-depth video essays on a variety of topics. Joshua Lipowski is the Daily Downforce news writer, and he covers the Truck Series on the site on a daily basis. The group recaps all that went down in Bristol, Tennessee. Nick Sanchez and Stewart Friesen got into a tussle on pit road after the race. With his recent fight with Matt Crafton at Talladefga in mind, is Nick Sanchez becoming the Truck Series villain? All three hosts weigh in on the topic. The trio also looks at how one of the stars of the Truck Series has done this season. Corey Heim has yet to win for TRICON Garage. Given how his teammates have performed, how much is Heim carrying that team? They also discuss what could be holding Heim back from rides higher up the food chain. It's then time to preview COTA. Road course ringers are on the entry list, but, it's the Spire #7 Truck that catches everyone's attention. Connor Zilisch is making his Truck Series debut, and the hosts are all setting the bar high for Zilisch's debut. Finally, the group puts together their predictions for the COTA race. Which drivers will win, which will fade, and which are the underdogs this weekend? Each of them has their own takes on which drivers will end up in different spots this weekend.

Welcome to the Pickup Throwdown Truck Series Podcast! Host Dale Tanhardt wants to take you into the world of the Craftsman Truck Series. As the only podcast dedicated to the series, he's here to bring you all the news, rumors, betting odds and more from the wild and unpredictable world of trucks.