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Time for Ford to Step Up! | Debating Blaney, Logano & More Ahead of Nashville

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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.

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NASCAR heads to Nashville Super Speedway this weekend, and while the name says “super speedway,” this place races much more like Dover than Daytona. Eric Estepp was joined by Ryan Stevens from Win the Race to break down why Nashville is one of the toughest tracks to predict, especially with a unique tire combination and the chaotic racing we saw recently at Dover. The episode also dove into whether Toyota’s dominance can continue, or if Team Penske is finally set to strike back.

  • Is Denny Hamlin the clear favorite after dominating the Next Gen stats at Nashville despite never actually winning here?
  • Could Ryan Blaney and Team Penske finally snap Toyota’s recent stranglehold on the Cup Series?
  • Which Trackhouse driver might emerge as the team’s latest surprise contender this weekend?
  • Why are Josh Berry and Ryan Preece being labeled as dangerous dark-horse picks for Nashville?

Eric and Ryan also discussed how difficult Nashville is to compare to any other track on the schedule, with concrete surface changes, tire wear, and track position all expected to play major roles. While the Toyotas have controlled many of the 750-horsepower races this season, Ryan believes the Fords, especially Penske and its affiliates, may finally have the right setup to challenge them this weekend.

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