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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.

Ram is back, and they aren’t just dipping a toe in the water. After nearly two decades away, Ram Trucks is officially returning to NASCAR, re-entering the Craftsman Truck Series and potentially eyeing the Cup Series next. Announced just before the green flag flew at Michigan, this move marks the first time since 2004 that a new manufacturer has entered the sport. And with Stellantis behind the wheel, this may just be the beginning of a much bigger play.

  • Why is Ram tying their NASCAR return to the relaunch of their HEMI V8?
  • Could ThorSport, GMS Racing, or even Cleetus McFarland be part of the plan?
  • What does Stellantis want from NASCAR — trucks or something more?
  • And how does this moment mirror Toyota’s historic NASCAR debut?

There’s smoke, there’s fire, and there’s no shortage of speculation about who Ram will partner with and what the long-term goals are. A Cup Series entry isn’t coming tomorrow, but the groundwork may already be forming — and it’s happening fast. Plus, Kyle Petty joins the show to talk about his $1.4 million raised for Victory Junction, the power of NASCAR’s fanbase, and what keeps this community together. It’s a week of big moves and even bigger hearts.

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