Let’s Walk and Talk About NASCAR Silly Season | Trackhouse, 23XI, and More!

NASCAR free agency might be about to explode, and it all starts with Trackhouse. With Daniel Suarez on a one-year deal, Shane van Gisbergen adjusting to ovals, and rising star Connor Zilisch still developing, team owner Justin Marks has a massive decision looming. Meanwhile, Ross Chastain is locked in, and everything else? Wide open. In the heart of Nashville, Eric from Out of the Groove walks and talks us through what may be the biggest storyline of the summer.

• Will Trackhouse stick with all three drivers or make a major shake-up for 2025?
• Can SVG’s road course dominance hold off a fast-learning Cup field?
• Is Daniel Suarez still the most reliable oval option for the team?
• How soon is too soon for 18-year-old Zilisch to make the leap?

With three road courses coming up — Mexico City, Sonoma, and Chicago — the next six weeks could define SVG’s future in the Cup Series. If he contends, he’s a no-brainer. If not? His once-magical road course edge may be gone. And while Suarez holds solid oval experience, his long-term value is up for debate. Then there’s Zilisch. Raw talent, but still green. Would a second year in Xfinity help him mature into a Cup-ready star? Also, what’s next for Corey Heim? The 23XI pipeline may be jammed, but he’s proving he’s Cup-ready now. Meanwhile, Atlanta Motor Speedway might be getting a new name. Love it? Hate it? That’s another discussion. Watch the full episode for all the insight, garage vibes, and a surprising stroll through silly season.

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