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What’s Happening?

Who is the next big thing in NASCAR? Bob Pockrass’ latest driver prospect rankings offer a look at the young drivers most likely to make an impact in the Cup Series, but the list also raises questions about which prospects may be falling behind or getting overlooked. Brent Crews leads the way, followed by Jesse Love, Layne Riggs, Corey Day, and Kaden Honeycutt, while several other young drivers are making their case throughout the top 20.

• Why does Brent Crews sit atop the prospect rankings, and is he truly the next big JGR development driver?
• Has Kaden Honeycutt underperformed in the Truck Series despite his strong results everywhere else?
• Could Lanie Buice be the young driver getting overlooked after four top-five finishes in four ARCA starts this season?
• Are Sam Mayer, Rajah Caruth, and Parker Retzlaff falling down the ladder, or do they still have time to prove they belong among NASCAR’s top prospects?

The rankings provide plenty to debate, especially with several drivers already knocking on the door of higher-level opportunities. Iowa could also be a major weekend for Sam Mayer, the defending winner, while the young prospects throughout ARCA, O’Reilly, and Trucks continue fighting to establish themselves as NASCAR’s next generation.

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