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SVG & Connor Zilisch’s Stats Are UNREAL | NASCAR Power Rankings (Road Course Edition)

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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.

Trackhouse is swinging big in 2025. Todd Meredith joins as President of Racing Operations, Pitbull is out, and Daniel Suárez is on his way to the door. But with Shane van Gisbergen’s winning ways and 18-year-old Connor Zilisch suddenly looking like the next Cup Series superstar, Trackhouse might be entering a new golden era—if they can hold it all together.

  • SVG just broke a record that puts him ahead of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and even Jimmie Johnson
  • Zilisch’s post-injury stats are absolutely bonkers, and he’s only 18—can Trackhouse afford not to promote him?
  • As the Suárez era ends, could a manufacturer switch be the next shoe to drop?
  • Road course power rankings shake up the field—Kyle Larson drops, Chris Buescher rises, and one Hendrick driver shocks at No. 10

This episode is packed with stats, insights, and a little controversy, especially around SVG’s doubters and whether AJ Allmendinger deserves a Top 10 spot. It’s not just about road courses; it’s about the future of the Cup Series, and which teams are about to take over.

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