Last-Second Silly Season Shakeup! | New Name Tops My NASCAR Power Rankings

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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.

Justin Haley’s time with Spire Motorsports is officially coming to an end, and just like that, a competitive Cup Series seat is suddenly up for grabs heading into 2026. What went wrong between Haley and Spire, and who’s next to fill the number 7 car? Eric breaks it all down in today’s Out of the Groove, along with his updated Power Rankings after Las Vegas.

Why did Spire and Justin Haley’s partnership fall apart so quickly?
Is Daniel Suarez really the favorite to replace him, and would that move the needle?
Could Haley land back at Kaulig Racing with the rumored Ram Trucks partnership?
And which driver tops this week’s Power Rankings after a strong Vegas performance?

It’s another wild twist in what felt like a quiet silly season, and it could have ripple effects across multiple Cup teams heading into 2026. Plus, the playoff picture tightens as Larson, Bell, and Hamlin continue to battle for the top spot. Don’t miss the full analysis and see where your favorite driver landed in the rankings.

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