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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.

JR Motorsports just dropped a cryptic teaser, and fans are losing it. A mysterious Instagram clip, a brick, the Indy layout, and Carson Kvapil’s signature have sparked one question: is JRM about to announce a Cup Series return at the Brickyard 400? Add in a scheduled press conference at Sonoma and suddenly, this feels bigger than a paint scheme reveal. Is Kvapil gearing up for his first real Cup Series shot on one of NASCAR’s crown jewel tracks? Meanwhile, the million-dollar in-season tournament is heating up with bold picks and wildcards shaking up the bracket:

  • Can Ty Dillon’s Cinderella run keep rolling, or will Bowman’s road course mastery finally send him home?
  • Which Legacy Motor Club driver wins out—John Hunter’s recent gains or Erik Jones’ deeper Sonoma experience?
  • Is Ryan Preece quietly building momentum, or is Tyler Reddick’s raw road course pace too much to overcome?
  • Does Ty Gibbs have the edge on consistency and equipment, or can Zane Smith shock everyone?

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Then there’s the elephant in the garage: Shane van Gisbergen. Fresh off wins at Chicago and Mexico, he’s now the heavy favorite for Sonoma—despite NASCAR legends like Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch having exponentially more laps at the track. It raises the hot-button debate: is SVG already the best road racer in Cup history? Let us know—could Carson Kvapil be JRM’s Cup future? Is SVG on the Mount Rushmore already, or just the next big hype? Drop your picks, takes, and theories in the comments.

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