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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.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. added another historic chapter to his NASCAR legacy, but not behind the wheel. At Pocono, Junior threw on a headset and called the shots from the box as a crew chief, guiding young gun Connor Zilisch to an emotional first oval victory. And yes, it stirred the pot.

  • Why did Kyle Busch call Dale Jr. a “warm body” on the box?
  • Why Junior’s role wasn’t just symbolic — and how Zilisch proved he’s no fluke
  • What this win means for the Trackhouse prospect’s meteoric rise
  • And which Cup Series drivers just dropped like rocks in the latest power rankings?

Oh, and there’s a new number one this week, Denny Hamlin snatching the throne after Byron slips up. Plus, RFK is heating up, Blaney’s rebounding, and Chase Elliott’s building something serious. If you’re a fan of Cup drama, rising talent, or just Dale Jr. being Dale Jr., this episode has everything. What did you think of Kyle’s “warm body” comment? And how high would you rank Zilisch among recent prospects?

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