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Denny Hamlin’s Message To Fans | New Chase Elliott Scheme | Toyota Hypes Top Prospect

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Eric Estepp

The #1 NASCAR content creator on YouTube, Eric Estepp hosts Out of the Groove, a daily talk show covering news and trending topics in the NASCAR fan community.

Toyota just circled their next big name, Kyle Larson opened up about a confidence dip nobody expected, and Denny Hamlin is testing the limits of what you can tweet in the middle of a federal courtroom battle. From rising stars to late-night posts to Larson reflecting on Indy, this midweek update has way more going on than anyone thought on a quiet Wednesday.

  • Did Toyota just reveal its long-term Cup plan by naming Brent Crews as its top prospect for 2026?
  • Is Denny Hamlin helping his case in court or hurting it every time he picks up his phone past midnight?
  • What does Kyle Larson’s own admission about losing confidence after Indy tell us about his season turning point?
  • How does Chase Elliott’s brand-new 2026 NAPA scheme fit into Hendrick’s bigger refresh for next year?

It’s a fascinating mix of courtroom tension, silly season forecasting, and candid driver honesty, and it sets up some massive storylines heading into 2026. Between Toyota’s roadmap for the 11 car, Larson revealing more than expected about Indy’s fallout, and Hamlin continuing to rally the fanbase while his lawyers sleep, this is one of those episodes you’ll want to sit through from start to finish.

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