Why SVG is Ready for Cup | Drivers Argue After Sonoma | NASCAR Power Rankings!

Chandler Smith and Jeremy Clements argue on social media. Shane van Gisbergen's latest Xfinity win proves why he is ready for the Cup Series. My weekly NASCAR Power Rankings are here!
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0:00 Chandler Smith vs Jeremy Clements
3:51 Shane van Gisbergen
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[@DennyDeliversYT]

shane van gisbergen taunting austin hill with his burnout celebration alone is enough to warrant him a full time cup ride imo lol

[@dalowryda]

There's a photo floating around with Austin hill giving him the finger while svg is full send drift behind him...svg for the win of many nascar fans!

[@nothinghere7391]

While drifting... That wasn't just a burnout lol

[@leejohnson7293]

Hahaha Agreed!!!!

[@mikehoncho3695]

He can't get a top 10 in Xfinity on ovals much less cup. 😂

[@RaynShikama]

@@dalowrydaI saw that. I want to get a print of it, have SVG autograph it, then see if I can get Austin Hill to sign it.

[@ray.shoesmith]

Austin hill punts SVG at COTA SVG: "So, you have chosen death..."

[@racepics]

Feel the burn! Mr Hill lol

[@tanjirouzumaki144]

SVG is the perfect example of "race me how you wanna be raced" to Austin Hill

[@ajpaz7697]

Definitely SVG is what NASCAR needs

[@JeffWeselyan]

@@ajpaz7697I don’t want him cup I want chase win few road course lol

[@Rassskle]

​@@JeffWeselyan Motor racing is mostly about the car, unless a driver is more than a second quicker than those in the better cars.

[@kg0173]

Wasn't they even after cota? Now Austin will have to race him the same again.

[@brucemcpherson1651]

@@kg0173 No, payback is doubled🤣

[@christopherklipstein2597]

Out Of The Groove is my Race Hub

[@StevenP727]

Yessir!

[@nicksbits]

Absolutely

[@BA-xj9ew]

Eric put 100 people out of work at Fox. What a badazz...

[@jacksonrobison1901]

@@StevenP727I definitely agree go Eric

[@BenMyattt]

@@BA-xj9ewhuh

[@markadams3047]

We need more likable drivers like SVG his personality and attitude just shines out of him.

[@Marko137-em8nx]

His fans are trash and toxic

[@JasonBlack66]

All drivers (almost) that come from Australia and New Zealand (SVG is a Kiwi) are like that (with varying amounts of talent of course). Another Kiwi is Scotty Mac in Indy Car and many more. most of them had great attitudes and a real sporting spirit about motorsport.

[@sirnato5218]

Oscar Piastri, Daniel Ricciardo and Mark Webber are other great examples

[@joeldespres]

SVG's burnout beside hill is gonna be a moment that goes in the books for sure.

[@JasonBlack66]

really? Its pretty normal for him (and all drivers who win) back here in Australia and New Zealand. lol.

[@joeldespres]

@@JasonBlack66 check the back story between Hill and SVG youll understand

[@miket1210]

@@JasonBlack66 there was nothing normal about the response at Sonoma, about the only time I seen SVG do anything close to that sort of gamesmanship was when he parked next to Scottie Mac and blocked his door at Pukekohe. When did anyone flip SVG off and he stalked him around drifting, don't try and downplay the moment because it was unique and epic

[@norandomstuff]

SVG is Austin Hill father

[@royavery6949]

SVG racing IQ is very high. He's got half a regular season on ovals with respectable results. His second time around will show improvement without a doubt. His desire and work ethic will make him a contender on any type of track.

[@stosh5082]

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a win on an oval before the season is over. Maybe not so much on a short track (yet), but definitely on a mile-and-a-half or superspeedway.

[@EC35-80]

There was also an argument between Ryan Sieg and Parker Retzlaff on pit road after the race. Xfinity guys were all ready to murder each other lol

[@brandondavis8790]

SVG is having a respectable first full season in a stock car 2 wins 9 top 15s 10th in non playoffs points Thats pretty respectable in my opinion

[@ray.shoesmith]

Not even halfway through yet and that's not a bad rookie haul for a full season

[@ayrton42]

I love SVG and can't wait to see what he does the rest of his career in America, but I think it's pretty silly to overreact and say he's ready for Cup because he won two Xfinity road races. Allmendinger is the perfect comparison, he was tearing it up on road courses but still struggled to hang in Cup. And I'm sorry Eric but since when does finishing in the top 20 on ovals in Xfinity mean you're ready to go full-time Cup racing? Just to clarify, if it were up to me, I'd put him in Cup immediately. Which I know may sound hypocritical but hear me out- Alonso wasn't forced to run Indy Lights before he ran the 500, Montoya didn't have to prove himself in the Busch series before jumping to Cup. Superstars from other series kind of get a free pass, and I like that. If anything, running a full series in Xfinity just makes SVG look humble. So stop trying to justify it with his Xfinity stats, that's silly, No regular driver with those stats would have anyone looking at them to go to cup.

[@jamesgentry13]

Not good enough for cup yet

[@TheSaturnV]

@@ayrton42 Agreed, but that's kind of how the media hypers have devolved. If someone in the cup series wins just one race all the media morons start clickety-clacking out stores about how this driver must now be considered the front runner for the championship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ayrton42]

@@TheSaturnV Harrison Burton had 10 top 10s in his first 10 starts his rookie Xfinity season, and look how he's doing. SVG has ONE normal oval top 10 so far. Crazy to say his stats prove he's cup ready.

[@neblolthecarnerd]

Something people aren't thinking of with svg is that the cup car is much closer to the v8 supercar than the Xfinity car is. So in theory he'd probably be better on ovals in cup than in Xfinity since he's more likely to understand the car

[@Marko137-em8nx]

No. Just no.

[@Twinspinner]

​@@Marko137-em8nx "in theory"

[@TheSaturnV]

We'll see, and if he doesn't it will be entertaining to watch the Van Cheeseburger fanbois try to explain it away. SVG is highly likeable, his fans are not.

[@derektitch]

@@TheSaturnV why im a fan and not dissing anyone , he has room for improvement, but so do 25 other cup racers stats might be wrong cory lajoie 255 races no wins ryan reece 167 races no wins daniel hemric 63 races no wins todd gililand 88 races no wins ty gibbs 67 races no wins so he is doing ok B+ room for improvement

[@theshed8802]

I agree. The Xfinity car is slowing him down. Wait until he gets into a Cup car full time

[@samharris3508]

The more I look at the SVG and Austin Hill incident. The more it looks like Austin Hill just kept turning in as if SVG wasnt there.

[@richardverren8121]

My take is hat he wanted to disable Shane's left wheel and force him out completely. He nearly did it too with a lot of close to wheel damage!!

[@iceeblueburst03]

I’d love to see SVG in Cup full-time next year for Trackhouse! I can see Trackhouse being a 3 car team.

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

Yea, I thought they are a given to buy one of the SHR charters

[@EricEstepp]

Holding out hope they find room for SVG and Zane, but we'll see!

[@thetechfromheaven]

Hope they bring back the 97, Carl and Kurt have hanged out with the Trackhouse guys so it would be freaking epic to see a throwback to them some day..

[@liltwizz_07]

I think Shane will drive the 16 full-time.

[@mikehoncho3695]

​@@EricEstepphe's a road course ringer he will be a 25th place car every other week.

[@cian6722]

Honestly just found this channel… the quality and interest from Eric is so addictive! 10000% subbing for my nascar news :)

[@mikefeltner4216]

Me too

[@785boats]

I'm in the same boat man. ( but sailing in the waters of Australia) I just hit the Sub Button.

[@MappythePoliceMouse]

SVG taunting Hill with his track long victory burnout was legendary. And I would love to see Shane in Cup full-time with Trackhouse next year, likely bring his former V8 Supercars number 97 with him as he's done in Xfinity

[@Carsboy95]

SVG taunting hill was awesome

[@pappete9988]

He's ready, you guys havent realised just how good his racecraft is, he looks after his ride and will run wherever he needs to during the race without ego but watch out because he often wins races in the last 5 laps

[@craigc3596]

They all still have no idea what he’s capable of.

[@SM-iz8gl]

He mastered those Dunlops and knew when to push to extract the most out of the tyre. We can see some of that racecraft starting to come through. Next year is going to be awesome

[@richardverren8121]

Winning at the slowest average speed is the moto of all great drivers and bike racers.

[@eteocles4452]

If SVG was in his early 20's I would say give him another year in Xfinity to learn the tracks and oval racing, but he's 35. He has a ton of experience and shown he can adapt on the fly. I don't see the value in running Xfinity another year when he using up his prime years. Doing burn outs around Hill was the chef's kiss to pushing him offline to take the win.

[@craigc3596]

Not going to happen. People talking about it like it’s a possibility that he stays in xfinity. He is 100% in cup next year and will finish inside the top 12 in his first season

[@lnascar7401]

​@@craigc3596💯

[@Itsgamingtime11-co5kp]

I’d say SVG would be like AJ Allmendinger. Good on road courses, but fine on other ovals. But I agree with you, I think he’s ready for cup.

[@hackney7106]

Think the word is SVG will be in the Cup full time next year.Hill? No.🦘🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@gtestastretta1]

@@hackney7106 he is 🇳🇿 🥝 however ANZAC Power!

[@hackney7106]

@@gtestastretta1 absolutely!!

[@RC.41]

He’s better than Allmendinger

[@hackney7106]

@@RC.41 by a country mile.Ovals are going to be his biggest challenge.

[@peterneale5341]

Well said Eric, regarding SVG. As a fellow Kiwi, I know SVG is a prodigious motor racing talent. Whatever he races, he does well. Even his drifting and rally experiences will be helpful in NASCAR. He is used to racing 'on the edge'. His burnout going past Austin Hill was priceless 😆. Remember, we watch all NASCAR series races here in New Zealand free!! All because of SVG.

[@Marko137-em8nx]

And when svg retires y'all gonna leave right?

[@kieranoneill2793]

Marko I am guessing your a Trump voter 😂

[@Marko137-em8nx]

@@kieranoneill2793 i am not American just for your information. Thank you very much.

[@peterneale5341]

@@Marko137-em8nx Definitely not. I've been a NASCAR fan for over 25 years, and I'll be a NASCAR fan until the day I die. I've just been waiting a long time for a Kiwi to race in NASCAR. Finally that day has come!

[@MickH60]

@@kieranoneill2793 hahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@scottsingleton8837]

I laughed my butt off when SVG lit the tires up on top of Austin Hill!! No one deserves it more. Austin Hill has no problem moving/crashing anyone he can't pass cleanly but cries, whines, or wants to fight anyone that barely touches him during a pass. Also I wish you would do a video talking more in depth about Ty Gibb's temper tantrum that destroyed his own car and nearly took his "teammate" out of the race. I used quotations because I don't think Ty see anyone as his teammate.

[@Kenboslice3]

If you notice though he made 0 attempts to try and fight the kiwi or say anything unbecoming of him. He's at least smart enough to know not to fight or argue with a former rugby player lolol

[@williambrant3214]

Big Country will be in the 21 forever it's the only competitive ride that'll put up with him,his attitude and funding won't let him progress any further. With drivers like Love(talent) Sammy Smith (funding), RCR will not look at Hill first. Yes, I'm saying a lot and might get punched, but oh well.

[@TheSaturnV]

Maybe Hill deserved it, but it was an unsportsmanlike and petty move.

[@nicocrinkleburg]

@@TheSaturnV Hill put himself there, he was obviously well behind SVG when he started celebrating, he drove up there gave him the 🖕and basically blocked SVG in. SVG just continued doing what he was doing before Hill got there 🤷‍♂️

[@MickH60]

@@TheSaturnV Oh garbage, It was pure racing, you butt hurt fools are so funny....

[@vercingetorix444]

Eric, you should consider shaving the beard and doing a playoffs mustache if Chris Buescher brings the 17 back to victory lane

[@clockbooooks]

Biggest reason why I’m sold on SVG especially over Zane Smith is that he brings the car home. Phoenix for example, a huge crash happens at the front of the field SVG and Hailey Deegan (both rookies running around 20th) have to go through the wreck. Deegan never lifts and has a ton of damage while Van Gisbergen saw the wreck coming before it happened and slowed down. He had some damage (because of Deegan never lifting) but it was minimal and came home 6th. Zane on the other hand has ran into crashes that every other driver avoided while the wrecking car was in the top 10 and he was in the 30s. Yes he had gotten better, but try to see if he can run next season with Kaulig in cup or Xfinity. That’s probably Trackhouses best bet

[@paulwright8707]

Give you a tip about svg, he's a thinking mans driver, he's from downunder, you aint seen the downunder mongrel come out, feel sorry for the 1st driver to ruff him to much, just saying,

[@RaynShikama]

Shane has so much awareness of what’s happening around him that he’s really able to work through and get past situations that most drivers can’t. And it has really shown in his results. Only DNF so far was because of a blown engine. And that’s through like three plate races as a rookie who’s never raced on ovals. Come on that’s just not fair. Lol

[@jessbrown1830]

Im not sold

[@micahwilliams3795]

I feel for Zane Smith, but when I look at the situation, I am definitely putting SVG in the third car. He brings more sponsorship and more popularity, has a chance of winning early in his career and making the playoffs.

[@marco_loewert]

I'm located in Germany so I could be wrong. But I have the feeling the most discussed and popular Trackhouse pilot is not in the Cup, he is in Xfinity. That could help him to get the 3rd seat in a Trackhouse car

[@ItsJustEpic-com]

I have that clip of SVG bumping Austin Hill saved and watch when im having a bad day

[@JackCallSports]

SVG needs to be in cup next year Sorry to Zane but…

[@billyt9987]

Zane is not a Cup ready driver.

[@zackerykoroskenyi2745]

@@billyt9987 hocevar is burton is not ether

[@flyingpizza98]

@@zackerykoroskenyi2745 only notable thing Burton has done in Cup is become the first to flip the next gen car

[@rickymartello9401]

@@billyt9987SVG also isn’t. He isn’t gonna do anything outside of the road courses

[@MickH60]

@@rickymartello9401 Rubbish, I'd love to know how you came to that conclusion, go read about SVG's international racing history, speedway, rally, V8 supercars, Daytona 12 hour, Lemans GT3, drift racing and everything else, he's pretty unique and one of the most switched on car set up guys going, he's a master at tyre management and Hill was just simply in his way, he was always going to pass him. I doubt you've ever heard of SVG, or ever seen him race.... He's different...

[@TheGenXInnovator]

G'day from Oz! SVG also said in the 30 min interview after the race that the cup series car are closer to the v8 supercars and GT cars he's raced. That means he's getting better in (xfinity) cars that aren't what he's used too and as can be seen, is adapting pretty quickly. With his experience in racing generally and his adaptability, the next 6 months for him are icing on the cake in terms of nascar learning opportunity. Then, as a reward, he gets to do all the tracks again in a cup car that works with & suits him... Watch this space... Great to see him enjoying his racing again. Which is another reason to watch this space. He's happy. Once the penny drops on the ovals, wow.

[@lnascar7401]

💯

[@bluegrassboy2448]

SVG is going where Hill will NEVER get too, the cup series.

[@robertbaird4822]

Shane was offered a drive in the New Zealand GP, So with very little practice rounds, mechanical problems ,started last from pit row,YES HE WON,THATS OUR SVG

[@lnascar7401]

They Don't Know How Good He Is 😅

[@MickH60]

@@lnascar7401 Yep.....so much salty ....🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikehoncho3695]

@@MickH60 😭

[@lnascar7401]

@@MickH60 💯

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

SVG is the superstar the sport needs... We need a hero and we got one! :D

[@TheSaturnV]

Kyle Larson already holds the spot for me.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

@@TheSaturnV there’s always room for more. I agree though… Larson is on task to be one of the greatest all time drivers on anything with wheels. He’s really one of a few potential “superstars” today

[@MickH60]

@@TheSaturnV Only because you can't stand the thought of a foreigner being numero uno....

[@big-man-c77]

as someone who has watched SVG for a long time now, hes cut from the same cloth as kyle larson. thats not to say hes as good as kyle of course, but it is to say if you give him two chances, he will learn on his first chance, and execute on what he learnt during his second

[@craigc3596]

He’s better than Kyle. Kyle couldn’t come to Supercars and win first time out.

[@big-man-c77]

@@craigc3596 but svg couldnt be rookie of the year after one appearance at the indy 500. different skillsets create unfair comparisons. the chicago race played into svgs strengths last year, kyle is a fish out of water at any race on the v8 supercars calendar

[@Marko137-em8nx]

​@@craigc3596it got shortened

[@lnascar7401]

​@@Marko137-em8nxSo What,He Ran Top 5 For More Than 40 Laps Before Pitting And Passing 17 Cars To Win

[@MickH60]

@@big-man-c77 The point is Shans isn't a fish out of water driving anything, go check his racing career out....

[@mrdiamond365_]

I think Gizzy getting his career started on Mountain bikes, then quadbikes, then drifting to start cars, then Rally driving, then 3 generations of the V8 Supercar Championship learning how to play with all the "toys" (in-car setup changes) and then won his first ever cup race in a format longer than he's used to, in rain, no in car toys, different driving styles AND not being American, I think we can put him in the class of Kyle Larson. I also hope the name Gizzy sticks with his America move as we still call him that here in Australia

[@JasonHartley-fc3xv]

There's no denying Larson is one of the very best racecar driver's around and in a few different types or cars etc but lets be real when you put his racing CV next to GIZZ,S its maybe 1/4 to a 3rd as full as Shane's one its really kwite impressive actually its very impressive the biggest stand out to me is GIZZ,S Rally stuff and standing on the podium in WRC2 beating just about all of the worlds very best rally driversin his 1st world rally start and after just 5 or 6 rallys uder his belt at a national level, people do not realise how hard that would be to achieve , for starters having someone sit nxt to him calling pace notes at speeds up 200odd kph down a gravel road lined with big pine trees etc , anyway yep he,s an exceptional talent, go the GIZ💪🇳🇿

[@nothinghere7391]

I love how not a month ago you and Brendan were saying "it's too early, Cup is hard, he's not ready"... How quickly the tides has changed...

[@Marko137-em8nx]

He wont win the chip if he only know how to race roadcources, like the dinger.

[@HappyFeet1514]

@@Marko137-em8nx Shane is a top 15 regular on ovals already in Xfinity in his rookie year. While I think he may need another year but there is anyone that can learn it fast enough, its Shane

[@ayrton42]

​@@HappyFeet1514No normal driver Xfinity would get any cup talk if they were only getting top 15s.

[@ericjefferson9684]

Look at those drivers that dominated in Xfiniity and how they do in Cup. (Gibbs, Briscoe, Bell, Cindric, Erik Jones) to name a few. Let’s calm down on SVG. He’s won two road courses yes, but he didn’t dominate either. He’s had competition both races. He’s not a top 10 driver on ovals. He needs way more experience before moving up.

[@nicocrinkleburg]

@@ayrton42 yea, but what about an “Xfinity rookie who has never raced on an oval before qualifying at Daytona (where he qualified 5th) - has 11 Xfinity oval starts and only finished outside the top 15 4 times (one was a mech failure)”?? I’d say his future in Cup is looking pretty good.

[@Tyler_Evans0411]

I said it the other day. Zane Smith leaving FRM's program to go to a Trackhouse supported Spire car is going to turn out to be a bad decision.

[@jessbrown1830]

Im glad we have your opinion haha . I bet you have won so many races haha

[@RC.41]

@@jessbrown1830are you a boy named Jessica?😂

[@Tyler_Evans0411]

@@jessbrown1830 in Mario Kart 🤧

[@toddmanger7194]

when there isnt any good rides in cup on the market in his nature. I dont see Toyota picking him up or FRM. Hell likely fall back to the Xfinity series.

[@Tyler_Evans0411]

@@toddmanger7194 I like Zane, I think it was the right move at the time, but now after how svg has done the gamble may have failed. I hope he gets simethinf

[@flyingpizza98]

I'll be honest: Zane is overrated. He'll be like 20th-25th everywhere. SVG on the other hand will be 25th-30th on ovals but expected to get top 5s and wins at road courses. With the winner-take-all system, if trackhouse wants all 3 cars in the playoffs, they have a much better shot with SVG punching a ticket via a win than Zane on wins or points. Plus, SVG didnt leave supercars at the peak of his career just to race Xfinity

[@UtahHockeyFan-mz7fd]

Exactly 💯

[@jessbrown1830]

I disagree

[@MickH60]

Please explain why you think SVG won't win on an oval, He'll get wins on ovals, mark my words....

[@kyleurrutia8262]

SVG doing burnout around austin is the celebration of century

[@TheSaturnV]

It was low-rent and petty to me, and I don't give two flips about Hill.

[@nicocrinkleburg]

@@TheSaturnV Hill drove up and put himself in front of SVG mid-celebration. SVG didn’t seek him out, as much as the media/comment might say, SVG wasn’t doing it “prove a point” he was just celebrating, he didn’t care who was in front of him giving the 🖕…. 🤷‍♂️

[@derektitch]

@@TheSaturnV well SVG was gonna drift for the fans , then Austin flipped him the bird, pulled up in front to slow him down, so SVG thought , ok this burnout is all for you Austin, so the bird has gotta be addressed, and it was on the track, no need to swing fist in the pits, thats for pussies, answer on the track next week by out driving to other car

[@lnascar7401]

​@@derektitchWell Said 💯

[@MickH60]

@@TheSaturnV Poor you, go rub some cream on the butt hurt.... You're petty....

[@toddmanger7194]

still waiting for the day Scotty Mac comes to NASCAR. I'm convinced he can be just as sucessful as what we are seeing with SVG. I was in an arca race at Laguna Seca one time on Iracing and both of them were in the field and destroyed us all.

[@derektitch]

two really fast Kiwi racers

[@adamgalic610]

its about damn time you did a van giz video, thank you

[@Dirtydeff]

For what it's worth Doug Rice said on PRN's Fast Talk that he's hearing behind yhe scenes that SVG will be in the 3rd Cup car at Trackhouse next season

[@BengtsonJ]

Doug Rice has skin in the game and I believe Him.

[@randymilton-ploof5071]

Quad Lock had a good week as a sponsor .. SVG's Xfinity win and Toby Price winning the Baja 500 trophy truck class !

[@Gravy123-kp5ou]

And the Lawrence boys

[@samharris3508]

SVG was a very controversial figure in the V8 Supercar series. But I think his aggression fits the NASCAR series perfectly. He still has a lot to learn on ovals before he makes his way to Cup, though.

[@64thchopshop]

As a kiwi this will probably make no sense what im trying to say but im a massive SVG fan & pretty new to Nascar & the rules ive seen highlights etc like most people have but i think once Shane works out the limits of the "okay" standard for the bump n run situation he will work out the limits or the cars what they like n dont like and how he likes the car on different tracks also he will work out driving styles of the others like where they place the car do they block if so where and how hard,do they turn down on you,do they give you room side by side, or bump push you etc then i personally think he will be a constant top 10 finisher or a dominant winner but i think now everyone knows he's not afraid to push back or force a gap I'd recommend anyone whos a new fan of SVG to look up SVG best moments V8 super cars...I mean he dominated a v8sc race with a freshly broken collarbone and i believe a broken rib or 2

[@Kenboslice3]

SVG will be Cup ready after this season. Smart move on Hill's part to just take the L on this one. He wants no part of that crazy kiwi!

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

I'd swap Keselowski and Byron personally. I think you've kept Byron in the top 5 for too long without much recent performance to back it up. He's not done anything since his Martinsville win outside of the Coke 600. Keselowski's results have put him in the realm of dark horse championship threat, and I think he deserves more credit than what anyone is giving him. Other than that, great rankings

[@FloChristian.]

Hi Eric, love the content!

[@EricEstepp]

thanks!

[@nomadman5288]

I don't think SVG planned to troll Hill until after Hill showed him the finger up in turn 2 or 4. There's picture of it and it's great! SVG is probably my second fav NASCAR driver now. I loved his attitude last year and the way he just loves to race, but now after getting to see more of his personality and seeing him troll Hill for an entire victory lap... It hink he's earned that spot.

[@Noman1010-nh6uh]

His fans sucks

[@xDRAGONSTARx]

@@Noman1010-nh6uh Hey! Not all of us suck! SVG has passionate fans, a lot of them are one eyed, however most of us are fairly normal. :)

[@Noman1010-nh6uh]

@@xDRAGONSTARx some how I doubt your comment. It will get way worse than it already is , I like when foreign viewers watch Nascar but take the toxicity out , cause its crazy bad and as someone who don't live in America... That's saying something.

[@CJODell12]

@@Noman1010-nh6uhOK Hill fan

[@nicocrinkleburg]

You’re right, Hill had to drive up from 5th to get in front of SVG already celebrating.. he then kinda blocked him and gave him the 🖕… it wasn’t necessarily “a troll” he was just doing his thing 🤷‍♂️

[@rynosraceroom66]

The guy in the #33 car in cup was flying Sunday ! I knew the regular cup guys wld make it hard on him . 🤘🏻🏁

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Always great analysis

[@RaynShikama]

Saying 5 straight weeks with an RFK Ford finishing inside the top5 is a HUGE undersell for RFK. Because they’re at SIX (counting NWilkes) straight weeks finishing inside the TOP3! And actually! 8 of the past 9 races have had an RFK car finishing inside the top3. Texas - Keselowski 2nd Talladega - Keselowski 2nd Dover was a bust Kansas - Buescher 2nd Darlington - Keselowski 1st N Wilkesboro - Buescher 3rd Charlotte - Keselowski 2nd Gateway - Keselowski 3rd Sonoma - Buescher 3rd

[@Skyvernius]

For some who feel SVG isnt ready for cup. There isn't much choice for Trackhouse it'd be between SVG, Zane, and Connor Z. for the the 3rd car. Zane isn't showing any improvements this year in cup, Connor is to young still to be in cup( i believe) and SVG is the oldest of the 3 drivers at 35. He is in his prime and he may not be amazing at ovals but should easily be in contention on road courses which is more than can be said about Zane right now. Chandler Smith won't go to Trackhouse because he chose to go back to JGR in Xfinity this season and wait for one of their cup cars to open up. If they had more time they may hold him back another year but at his age and being in his prime they want him in cup now.

[@outfield1988]

Chase has been rock solid.

[@Landmasters]

I think it's less about if he's ready, more that he needs to get going now. Like you said, 35, he's in his prime right now and if they're going to do numbers with him they need to put him in ASAP The Watermelon Farmer, the Mexican Journeyman, and the Zealander Road Course Ringer. It is everything Trackhouse embodies

[@nathanelmore3199]

I think Ross needs to be ahead of bowman, if you look at the last 4 races Ross and Chase Elliot have been beside each other, and he put so many points on bowman this week. Going into this week they were tied in playoff points. 🍉🏁

[@mikefeltner4216]

Thanks Eric. Thank God You are My New Race hub... Maybe you Can Get Guest on Your Show???

[@davids5006]

Taylor Swift be great guest

[@castandblast1852]

SVG would make the cup playoffs. He would prob win a road course which alone would get him in. He is getting better on ovals

[@Marko137-em8nx]

Dude , roadcources don't make your win chips

[@castandblast1852]

@@Marko137-em8nx I never said he would win a championship, but would make the playoffs

[@ChrisJohnny-ew7zu]

Jeremy Clements is the hometown hero what's here in South Carolina we are proud of his two wins we are proud of his driving

[@John-kx3ng]

A random thought: RWR could easily have one if the best drivers in Justin Haley. Period.

[@stephenlukovich9648]

Oooh. I love that daily nascar

[@williambrant3214]

Xfinity final 4 SVG, Love ,Custer, and Allgaier.

[@Gravy123-kp5ou]

Eric you have completely backflipped in one week. I’m glad you paid attention. He absolutely is Cup ready. Already he is ONE the best road racers in NASCAR. Having him in Cup allows trams to compete for wins and let’s be honest not many teams win outside Hendrick and JGR. SVG is used to being aggressive just not the obliterate someone and not have a consequence. He has dominated AJ in the same equipment, Kaulig aren’t the best cars either. Also watch his onboard from Charlotte in Cup and you’ll see how he was going very well. Passed plenty of names. Penalty cost him.

[@terrycole9427]

Elliott should be ahead of Hamlin

[@mgm1356]

You are kidding right? How did you figure??

[@MCC-fo1oe]

@mgm1356 I would still put Hamlin over Elliot myself but with that said..Elliot is 2nd in the points and has the best overall average finish among all drivers, imo 3rd is where I would put Elliot for now

[@snowfallgames1854]

I know Shane van gisbergen is a great driver and should get the spot but I also would love it if chandler smith got that spot at track house.

[@Bigturboguy]

man he's killin it, learning a new track in practice and then winning it is nothing short of amazing to watch!

[@Marko137-em8nx]

He wouldn't have won if ty gibbs didn't crash

[@bluechan716]

@@Marko137-em8nx Equine excrement!! Baby Gibbs wouldn't be racing if Grandpa Joe didn't own the team.

[@derektitch]

@@Marko137-em8nx woulda, coulda, shoulda , didnt win actually Ty Gibbs win would have been cool, but he threw the toy outta the sand pit, and blew it, it will come with more racing and maturity

[@Marko137-em8nx]

@@derektitch ha , when ty gets in his late 20s he would be a force to be reckoned with Mark my comment.

[@nicocrinkleburg]

@@Marko137-em8nx yea, that may be… not today…

[@nathanmiddaugh6986]

You aren’t punishing Hamlin. You just came to your senses. 😂 Larson missed a race and barely wasn’t on top in points briefly.

[@mgm1356]

Hamlin wins championship this year

[@adepressednygiantsfan]

I think bc SVG is getting older he is rushing to the cup series, not saying he doesn’t deserve it tho

[@rodbrown8306]

SVG V Larsen on Sonoma would've been something to see, best sedan (real car) racers in the world, but SVG agrees he now needs to start moving up on the Ovals, I like his respect there about that!....what a race weekend that was, beautiful!

[@Marko137-em8nx]

Dude, are you really thinking he would compete? At best he would be top 15. Stop overrating the guy.

[@brandondavis8790]

​@@Marko137-em8nxStfu jgr fan nobody asked for your opinion

[@miketwotwenty]

@@Marko137-em8nxhe will win on a oval probably a short track first!

[@rodbrown8306]

@@Marko137-em8nx I think you're forgetting Chicago, first up, dude, he never driven a Nascar in a race and from the opposite side?...remember, he won he thing, ..on Sonoma, I reckon SVG would pants the guy!

[@ray.shoesmith]

Wait until he starts seeing some ovals he's raced on already

[@matthewbarnett6174]

Big difference between racing 20 year olds for road course wins and racing Larson, Reddick, Elliott, Chastain, etc. not saying SVG isn’t good enough to race cup but I’d say 2-4 seasons before he is a contender for wins/playoffs

[@outfield1988]

Rankings are good Eric.

[@karacarterhundley]

i was going to get my dad on a race car. Can you tell me if that car is 100% chance that it makes the field?

[@timford3599]

The "shadow" of the waiver debate re; Kyle Larson was IMO, nothing more than a typical NASCAR Cup Series "Manufactured Drama." That decision was most likely made first thing Monday morning. But, it garners much more critical attention to draw things out until the end of the week.

[@TheSaturnV]

Yep, everything about NAPCAR is fake generated hype these days.

[@davidpease3158]

Your take on fox is spot on. For example, drivers and fans have been complaining for years about the poor quality cartoonish illustrations of the drivers yet they keep using them...nobody at fox is listening or cares about nascar

[@TheSaturnV]

Probably because they dished out a bunch of money to the artist that did those. Same reason they keep recycling that completely worn out 90's guitar intro-outro "music."

[@lnascar7401]

​@@TheSaturnVFacts 💯

[@mattcardarelli]

Not to mention Zane Smith has the personality of a rock

[@TheTweedler]

I've only been watching NASCAR since the start of the Next-Gen era and the term "Road Course Ringer" for drivers seemed to be meaningless. Usually referring to mid-drivers who were better at road courses than ovals but still couldn't compete with the usual top 10s. Plus most drivers coming from outside NASCAR who were supposed to be "Road Course Ringers" usually ended up in the 20s or 30s! That was until SVG came along. I think he is the first driver I've seen who may actually be a Road Course Ringer in the Next-Gen era.

[@gdnproductions5727]

Spotted Boris in Turn 11… I can assure you I called the 81’s LATE dive bomb 😂

[@albondigas9549]

svg is talented and maybe ok skipping the x series, as it looks like he adapts easily.But the cup is a different animal.I think there's a few drivers with more seat time that id like to see get a shot first.

[@derektitch]

fair call , though as a counter lots have had 60-8-100 cup races and never won, Nascar must be the hardest to win cause the rules say ,"if ya cant beat him WRECK him

[@marcusvillarreal]

I predict Christopher Bell will win this weekend at Iowa because he did the tire test he has 2 poles and 2 wins there in the xfinity series

[@stephenholloway6893]

Yeah but while having past experience at Iowa helps as long as he avoid issues he might have a chance. Bell and Hamlin the past 2 weeks had engine issues as you recall. Albeit not at the same track together but still Bell at Gateway and Hamlin at Sonoma I would be a little concerned at this point especially if either one of them has issues again at Iowa.

[@MichaelWilliams-vb6wr]

Loyalty to ya boy I new I'd see a comment of this nature somewhere on here that's one thing about it you got love for that Coke 600 winner that's for shure

[@marcusvillarreal]

@@stephenholloway6893 I hope you're right about that

[@marcusvillarreal]

@@MichaelWilliams-vb6wr thanks for that

[@davids5006]

Pick him every week so yeah you'll get it right sooner or later

[@PunGodFromOhio]

Don't sleep on Logano, ever since the all-star race he's had speed.

[@roblapouple7552]

Yea just a really bad pit strategy .. should have copied SVG stay out for points and watch out for the wreckers insane how many crash cup car considering it's easier to drive than XFINITY car ..

[@derektitch]

oh fair call, but boy that race put me in a deep sleep, cant get me head around those tiny Oval races, seems like a waste of a good race car, that needs to let the ponies loose

[@starfox386]

IMO, I don't think he's ready for cup racing just yet. I say give him 1-2 more years in Xfinity for him to visit each track more, then he will be ready for Cup

[@bearmarsh6579]

If I am owner of Trackhouse racing and I get a third charter and my starting lineup in 2025 in Cup would be Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch. As for Daniel Suarez and Zane Smith I would send both of them to Kaulig Racing replacing A.J Almndinger and Daniel Hemric.

[@jacksonrobison1901]

Very interesting

[@YuriGoofov]

Conor Zilisch? You mean the kid that wrecked a guy for the win after driving over his head at Dover? Yea, does sound like a track house guy, good call lmao.

[@bearmarsh6579]

Conor Zilisch is only 17 years old and over the years he will settle down. When Ty Gibbs started to race inXfinity he could care less who wrecked but he has got a lot better.

[@rocksreviewsreactions337]

It hurts seeing Truex 6th, but the bad luck has hurt his runs.😥

[@robertbaird4822]

Shane is successful at everything he drives,HES A KIWI That's why

[@emmeriankiwi6993]

Svg is multi talented in other racing categories. GT, Porchse, IMSA and supercars, also rallying too. Yes he's known for "unsportsmanlike conduct" when celebrating but thats us kiwis heh. I really want him to do a kiwi classic and set the fastest lap of all time. Look after him America! We may need him in October 😉

[@lnascar7401]

💯

[@crimsonstorm34]

Larson would've had a race worth lead if not for missing the 600 over second place. Let that sink in.

[@gregvandy34]

SVG is something special. He’s got the talent and the personality to be a superstar, and possibly the biggest star in racing. Of course he’s getting a cup car and he absolutely should. I think 25th place on ovals is underestimating how fast Shane learns and how hard he works. By the mid point of 2025 I expect SVG to be running with and passing Chastain at times. It won’t take him long to learn ovals. He’a already improved tremendously and I think he will be as good as anyone sooner than later.

[@lnascar7401]

Facts He Doesn't Know Who SVG Is 😅

[@aaronlewellen5]

SVG HAS BEEN READY.

[@1shotparker]

You should do power rankings for xfinity and trucks to would be cool

[@carterhealy]

Kyle Busch and Christopher bell both have a 1.5 avg finish at Iowa and both had good speed at Dover so look for them to shine at Iowa

[@bradwoessner5292]

Really enjoy your content. I watch any video you put out religiously. Maybe nascar or fox should throw some money your way to make a daily show on KZbin.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

That’s a pretty good Top 10. Which Chase qualified drivers are outside your Top 10?

[@m.i.aalien3656]

Down under SVG gets a lot of comments from ex racers/commentators about his racing IQ, he has it 10 fold over his rivals, his oval races have been done at a reserved rate for hes still learning.... now he's in the play offs I intrigued to see if he lets it all out, take more risks and goes after it.

[@vercingetorix444]

Cheeeweeeweee WOOOOOOO! Let's go SVG

[@Charlesphilip]

Love the hat!

[@debbiebell3919]

He also done pro drifting here in Australia

[@JacobNascar]

You're Memphis Bass Pro Pyramid video is making the rounds on European reaction channels. You'll soon be a celeb in Europe 😄

[@jacksonrobison1901]

Out of the groove is the best ❤

[@frederickking1660]

Those over infinity drivers are toodlers, svg is the black leather jacket with a Marlboro and a harley. Put him in a good cup car and he will set the worid on fire.

[@capcaw]

1.)Larson - (Original: 3) 2.)Hamlin - (Original: 2) 3.)Byron - (Original: 1) 4.)Reddick - (Original: 7) 5.)Truex - (Original: 6) 6.)Bell - (Original: 5) 7.)Elliott - (Original: 4) 8.)Keselowski - (Original: 13) 9.)Blaney - (Original: 11) 10.)Chastain - (Original: 12)

[@EternalHeretic]

Put SVG in cup! He'll be in the playoffs for sure!

[@deathscare3]

Bowman over Blaney is a crazy take in my opinion, hell even Joey Logano might have more of a case then Bowman right now, otherwise solid power rankings, only other change I’d make is swapping Brad and Byron’s spots. Brads consistency can’t be understated

[@paulkribbs1701]

I pretty much agree. Mayb 1 more yr in Xfinity for SVG just to learn the tracks better,and whip Austin Hills ass for a championship. #5 all the way to the end. It wouldve been nice for Chip Ganassi for have Larsons back a few yrs ago....but I guess it worked out better for Larson n ended up with a powerhouse team

[@jacksonrobison1901]

Svg is absolutely ready 😊