Truck Champion Stepping Away | NEW Name For NASCAR’s Secondary Series | Power Rankings!

Big changes are coming to NASCAR’s secondary series, and the timing couldn’t be more dramatic. O’Reilly Auto Parts is stepping in as the new title sponsor starting in 2026, officially replacing Xfinity after more than a decade. While the “NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series” might be a mouthful, it signals a fresh investment from a major automotive brand with deep ties to NASCAR’s core fanbase. Add in Matt Crafton announcing he’ll step away from full-time racing after 25 years, and you’ve got the end of an era colliding with a new one beginning.

• Will fans actually embrace the “NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series” name, or will it stick in people’s mouths like Monster Energy once did?
• Crafton’s departure closes the book on one of the most iconic sponsor-driver relationships in NASCAR history, but is ThorSport downsizing next?
• With Ty Majeski inheriting the famed Menards 88 truck, can he restore ThorSport’s competitive edge?
• In Eric’s latest Cup Series power rankings, a new number one emerges, but did your favorite driver climb or fall before the playoffs hit?

This episode mixes history and headlines, nostalgia and new opportunities. From the legendary yellow 88 Menards truck stepping aside to William Byron locking in as regular-season champ, there’s a lot to unpack. Do you see these changes as the sport evolving, or losing some of its longtime identity? Watch the full breakdown, then let us know your take in the comments.

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