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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.

Just when things finally cooled off after last year’s courtroom chaos, NASCAR drama is back. Joe Gibbs Racing has filed a lawsuit against former competition director Chris Gabehart, alleging he took sensitive team information to a direct competitor, reportedly Spire Motorsports. And that’s only the beginning of a packed episode.

  • What exactly is JGR accusing Gabehart of, and how messy could this get?
  • Why did a casual comment from Dale Earnhardt Jr. send fans into a Daytona 500 frenzy?
  • Are the new Daytona TV ratings a real sign of momentum for NASCAR in 2026?
  • And is fuel-saving at superspeedways becoming the sport’s next major controversy?

There’s a lot to unpack. The legal fight could have serious implications depending on what evidence surfaces. Meanwhile, Dale Jr. had to quickly shut down rumors of a surprise return, proving he can still break the internet with a single quote. Add in strong Speedweeks ratings and renewed optimism around the sport, and it feels like NASCAR is riding real momentum. But not everything is sunshine. The fuel mileage debate from Daytona is still raging, and drivers are openly questioning whether changes to the car itself are needed.

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