Teams Making BIG Changes | Next Gen Fatigue | Corey Heim Is Ready For The Next Level | POWER HOUR

Street racing glory, technical debates, and a hard-fought win — this episode of Sour Power Hour with Eric Estepp packs it all in. Brennan Poole opens up about his recent runs, from a top 10 at the Chicago street race to a gritty 12th at Watkins Glen. He details the brutal heat in Chicago, his growing road course skillset, and the split-second decision that kept him clear of a massive Glen pileup. Then, the conversation shifts to NASCAR’s bigger picture, as Corey Heim weighs in on how aerodynamics could be simplified to make passing easier, before breaking down his own tense, fuel-critical Truck Series win at the Glen that tied him with Greg Biffle on the all-time wins list.

• Brennan Poole thrives on road courses, turning poor qualifying into strong finishes in Chicago and Watkins Glen
• Extreme heat in Chicago tested driver stamina and car performance, with Brennan offering a vivid, humorous comparison
• A major Glen crash underscored racing’s unpredictability, with Brennan’s experience helping him avoid disaster
• Corey Heim calls for moving all downforce above the car body and simplifying aero for better racing
• Heim also suggests tire changes to spice up race dynamics and strategy
• His Glen win required precise fuel management and composure through multiple overtime restarts
• Victory tied Heim with Greg Biffle for eighth on the Truck Series all-time wins list, marking a milestone in his career

From Brennan’s survival instincts in chaotic conditions to Heim’s strategic mastery and technical advocacy, this episode blends driver perspectives with deep racing insight. It’s a look at how skill, strategy, and even rule changes can shape outcomes on track, all wrapped in the podcast’s trademark mix of humor and candid storytelling.

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