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NASCAR Michigan Picks! | Carson Hocevar, Tyler Reddick, Chris Buescher and More!

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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 Irish Hills are calling; for Ford, it’s more than just another race. Michigan International Speedway has long been their playground, but with Chevrolet now leading simulations and momentum building for rising stars, this year’s battle for the Heritage Trophy could flip the script.

  • Chevrolet is the favorite in 20,000 simulations, led by Hendrick’s duo: Kyle Larson and William Byron.
  • Blaney has the speed and the win now. Could Michigan be his next trophy?
  • Tyler Reddick is still fast, but can he finally stop throwing away chances?
  • Chris Buescher might be RFK’s best hope, especially going off late in qualifying, where winners are trending.

And don’t sleep on the Michigan boys. Carson Hocevar is surging after a late model win and some strong Cup runs, and Erik Jones keeps flashing real top-10 speed. Both go off late in qualifying, have something to prove, and could shock the field if things break right. Add in Keselowski, and the narrative potential is off the charts — three hometown drivers, three manufacturers, all hungry for a win to stay in the playoff hunt. Redemption, momentum, and manufacturer pride. Ford, Chevy, Toyota — who takes it? Don’t miss this week’s breakdown.

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