As NASCAR hits the high banks of Talladega Superspeedway one more time for 2025, Through the Gears gets you set with the best bets for Sunday’s (Oct. 19) wild card race of the Round of 8.
With both drivers desperate for wins, Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano — both at +1100 odds — look to change their playoff fates at the 2.66-mile tri-oval. But they aren’t alone, as anyone in the field can take the outright win for themselves this weekend.
Wyatt Watson and guest and Frontstretch at-track Talladega reporter Michael Massie discuss their favorite bets for the week and delve into interesting plays for Saturday’s (Oct. 18) NASCAR Xfinity Series race as well.
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Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
Wyatt Watson can be found on X @WyattWRacing
Michael Massie joined Frontstretch in 2017 and has served as the Content Director since 2020.
Massie, a Richmond, Va., native, has covered NASCAR, IndyCar, SRX and the CARS Tour. Outside of motorsports, the Virginia Tech grad and Green Bay Packers minority owner can be seen cheering on his beloved Hokies and Packers.