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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.

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff bubble just got even tighter—and it’s not just about points anymore. From Bubba Wallace’s surge to Joey Logano quietly creeping up, the fight for the final few spots is turning into an all-out war. But while the top 10 seem locked in, the chaos from 11th to 20th is enough to flip the script any Sunday.

  • Can Bubba Wallace finally shake off his inconsistencies and grab back-to-back solid finishes?
  • Is Joey Logano quietly playing the long game—and are we sleeping on a potential clutch win from the 22?
  • What happened to Chase Briscoe and Josh Berry after they looked like strong bubble candidates just weeks ago?
  • And is it already too late for drivers like Michael McDowell, Austin Cindric, or even Kyle Busch?

The math says only 3–4 spots are realistically open, and the names fighting for them are Cup champions, playoff regulars, and young guns on the rise. Some are gambling on wins. Others are banking on consistency. But as the regular season winds down, one thing’s clear: there’s no room for error left. Who’s your pick for the final playoff spot—and who’s out? Drop your hot takes.

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