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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.

What’s Happening?

Trackhouse Racing is once again bringing international star power to NASCAR, this time with former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen set to make his Cup Series debut in the Project 91 entry at San Diego. Meanwhile, another debate is heating up across the garage after Denny Hamlin suggested NASCAR races may simply be too long. Add in a fresh round of power rankings following Nashville, and there is plenty to discuss as the season heads toward its summer stretch.

  • Can Kevin Magnussen follow in Shane van Gisbergen’s footsteps and make an immediate impact in his first NASCAR Cup Series start?
  • Are NASCAR Cup Series races becoming too long for modern audiences, or are fans overreacting to an unusual Nashville event?
  • Has Denny Hamlin done enough over the last several weeks to overtake Tyler Reddick as the hottest driver in the sport right now?
  • Which drivers are rising at the perfect time, and who may be losing ground as the regular season enters its second half?

The discussion around race length continues to divide fans, while Project 91 keeps generating headlines by bringing world-class talent into NASCAR. At the same time, the battle at the top of the sport remains incredibly tight, with several championship contenders building momentum heading into a critical stretch of the season. Watch this video and share your thoughts on Magnussen’s debut, race lengths, and this week’s power rankings in the comments.

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