Host Adam Burke and guest Brian Blessing had some fun and some laughs and some stories on this May 5 edition of BangTheBook Radio. The guys started on the horse racing side, where Adam had a story to tell about Saturday at Oaklawn Park and the guys talked about future Kentucky Derby odds and the schedule for upcoming prep races.

Then it was all about a different kind of horsepower to talk about the return of NASCAR on May 17, with a focus on the schedule, some betting options and opportunities, and how the return to action will impact big teams with deep pockets and smaller teams with limited resources. Finally, they hit on the NHL, a potential return, and how to make the viewing experience better for all.