Is There a "Correct" Path to Cup? | Playoff Pressure | Josh Williams Joins the Show!

[@EricEstepp]

Have a question for me or Brennan? Leave it here and we may answer it in the next episode!

[@marcusvillarreal]

Eric Estepp who's your pick to win at New Hampshire this weekend?

[@corduroycal]

Can we get my man Brennan a new camera? Guy looks like he’s tuning into the podcast from a 2005 Nintendo DS. Great content as always though

[@Itsgamingtime11-co5kp]

Would you and Brennan consider reacting to some NASCAR stop motion videos? I think it would be cool to see yours and Brennans opinions on some of them

[@StevenP727]

Does NASCAR need more mullets?

[@Cinnacat25]

What are your announcer predictions for Prime TNT and the CW

[@terrigoggin4443]

I love the back stories of drivers and crew.

[@bighand1530]

Same

[@philipstiller6386]

11:09 i think creed is being held back by his rookie crew chief. He has shown up to many tracks with absolutely no speed where his teammates are top 5.

[@corduroycal]

definitely hurting his initial speed. Car seems to constantly fade after every adjustment

[@JackCallSports]

Sam McAuley is his CC?

[@Playzmoberry]

Hi Eric, Been watching since Diecast races!

[@MichaelGuziak]

>> *OK GUYS. GREAT SHOW & REALLY ENJOYED THE GUEST PORTION TOO....

[@Dirtydeff]

Was hoping y'all would have asked Josh about his home track of Punta Gordo Speedway in Florida and how it was growing up racing Ross Chastain who was his biggest rival in that area. I've heard Ross talk about growing up racing Josh but I've never heard Josh discuss it.

[@cademackenzie4402]

josh williams is such a good dude

[@derekkoenecke1496]

Love watching the Busch races never really cheered for any until Williams parked er on the front stretch I've been pulling for him since but I tell ya big fan of the 44 after watching the show past few weeks hope they both make the playoffs let's go boys

[@Ben-b9y8n]

This gonna be good

[@garnyewest2903]

Has anyone touched on how bad the weather is in New Hampshire this time of year?

[@NASCARFAN4EVER]

THE DIECAST!!!!!!

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

This is maybe a dumb question, but all the drivers must have an agent, right? Like, I know the teams have to have people to meet with marketing managers, make presentation pitches, and sign the contracts. But we also talk about the drivers bringing and finding funding on their own, so they would have to have an agency they work with to also do those things, separately from the teams they drive for - right? I just always hear about the agents of players from stick and ball sports but never drivers. Is it kept out of the news/press more than other sports for any reason - like slightly taboo in racing to talk about - or am I just not plugged in enough/not paying attention?

[@Dirtydeff]

I think what's kinda crazy about Sheldon is he was running really well in that 2 car at the end of last season, I thought he was running even better than his teammate at RCR and he should have punched his ticket to the final 4 before that last turn at Martinsville. I think he would have won a race already this year if he had stayed in that 2 car and kept the same team he had last season. It's almost like he took a step back slightly at JGR this year because he's learning a new team

[@wxracer23]

58:00 side stepping

[@marcusvillarreal]

Eric estepp and everyone everyone your pick to win at New Hampshire this weekend?

[@iLikePlanez]

Sam Mayer going to cup would be cool.

[@michaelbrown7661]

One of the problems of drivers moving up is the drastic difference between the Xfinity cars and the horrible Cup cars ! So many differences between the two that even the very best Xfinity drivers struggle with the " Next Gen garbage " even some of the veteran Cup drivers are still struggling with the Next Gen cars !

[@corduroycal]

I think FRM should put Brennan in the 34 truck for Talladega. Dude could get it into the W. Also appreciate you guys answering my question ! (Formerly shmeeve)

[@BrianIsTheGOAT594]

Is there a way to get that diecast without having to go to eBay to get it to ship to Canada?

[@coletrickle-km7cl]

Ken ragan back in the 1980's went from go-karts to Winston cup

[@isparky42i]

Two part questions, and this could be biased. Going back with Sam Mayer being overlooked on how we was not happy on not being recognized, and since that, now with thoughts or rumors that he might be move up to Cup, and it's maybe probably going to be with Hendrick, depending on where it goes from there, will this give Hendrick vs. JGR a whole new meaning, and, especially with the history between Ty Gibbs and Sam Mayer, could that also reheat the beef between the two as well?

[@NASCARFAN93100]

The Diecast 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PH-68]

My question was picked let’s goo!

[@naparacingfan9275]

Eric Brennan = Eric Estepp + Brennan Poole

[@RainingEmbers]

joric brelliams = Eric + Brennan + Josh Williams

[@JackCallSports]

Sam going to be Kaulig would be very interesting

[@miketwotwenty]

He isn’t ready yet!

[@michaelcurry2793]

Who can say Josh Williams is not a champion?

[@Jerry_pomp]

Great video Eric as always, but I’m getting tired of asking. Give me a Scott Riggs appreciation post

[@marcusvillarreal]

I predict Christopher Bell will win sweep the weekend at New Hampshire motor speedway

[@2tuff2tame48]

W Poole for liking pools

[@mikesnell164]

So is it true that Gene haas is staying in NASCAR with a one-car team and keeping the Xfinity team

[@BraydenBunch58]

Is it just me?, Or did he change the thumbnail? (It originally had the 16 instead of the 48)

[@checkeredflag_collectibles]

I think it was the Cirkul 31

[@BraydenBunch58]

@@checkeredflag_collectibles At least I mentioned one of the kaulig cars, I think that was it.

[@checkeredflag_collectibles]

Yeah. Both have run a Cirkul car so you get half credit 😂😂

[@bighand1530]

I dunno. I’m a bit late to the party. But I’m here.

[@TracksideViews]

Why is everyone constantly trying to replace Bowman? He’s finishes in the top 10 practically every week!

[@Tow_Sr.]

Agree hes tied in top* 10s with ONLY 3 other drivers this year , Bowman is safe in his ride. And hes signed to the end of 25 , I bet Mr.H re ups him again to 2027 or 28, , hes only 30

[@martyayers6648]

​@@Tow_Sr.He's actually signed thru 26. This is the first year of a three year deal.

[@Tow_Sr.]

@@martyayers6648 good deal, and for all the Bowman haters out there , Nascar stole the Daytona 500 from him this year, HE SHOULD BE THE VERY FIRST WINNER THIS YEAR, THERE BS EXCUSE on when the button was pushed was just a cover up to give the win to Jeff Gordon's car # , the rule states WHEN THE ILLUMINATED LIGHT shows , then* WHO* ever is in front (on the last lap) is the winner amd BOWMAN WAS THE WINNER at the time of the yellow coming out , it showed it in his and Byron's cars , BUT he'll be ok. He is in a good place at HMS, and they will get him to victory , here very soon !!!

[@bighand1530]

@@martyayers6648 924 days left till 2027.

[@jamespallister2031]

It’s more being the 4th best of the Hendricks 4. I doubt Rick/Jeff will replace him because Ally likes him but let’s say Caruth has a deep playoff run in the xfinity series in 25 Ally’s fingers might get twitchy for the 2026 season

[@deantait8326]

Anyway you can get there. Then you have to keep your job

[@MyDogFulton]

Mayer SHOULD NOT replace Bowman.

[@steveboy3021002]

Bowman is way to consistent with a very loyal sponsor. And we all know he is getting the leftovers from the other 3 cars. Untill bowman starts missing the playoffs when he competes in all the races or ally dips bowman will have a seat at hms.

[@Buschfanforlife333]

Should*

[@lex4433]

Idk why people hate on Bowman for no reason. He may not have a win but hes also tied for the most top tens in the Cup Series

[@williamtylerburton8805]

Busch to HENDRICK Motorsports!!!

[@ericsuchy2028]

Mayer should replace Lajoie

[@driverslqqk7940]

Yes the correct path is when all the races score the most points win in the desert and be sure you're driving an HMS car😂

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

At least a three race series for the championship is needed! I've come around to the playoffs as a concept. But deciding the championship with one race is egregious and makes the championship less "valued" in the eyes of many. Personally, I feel like the final 4 basically are co-Champions every year.

[@johnlafever3162]

Oh brother!

[@Rippingthewall]

Will the real Brennan Poole please stand up?…We’re gonna have a problem here.

[@robertdelinsky7247]

Sure if u got money u in

[@danielblock6876]

Didnt mean to pick on you last night but i knew you was gonna curse at some point last night.

[@williamhodgden8970]

The path to racing in NASCAR? You would think talent would be the only route. NASCAR does have some talented drivers that deserve the seat they are in. But let's single out some of the current and past drivers that didnt/don't have the talent to 've in the seat at the arguably the highest seat in racing. How about Paul Menard? Daddy's money. How about danica Patrick? Picked for marketting. How about the Dillion boys? Only got a seat because of grandpa owns the team. How about bubba Wallace? Only in the seat because of skin color using him for marketting. Short term these drivers arguably brought attention to NASCAR but long term they drove real fans away. I use to watch to see the best race for a win. Today it's all about rich kids, markettability or gimmicks filling seats. Thank goodness dirt track racing is where the real talent races.

[@SanrioKyujitsu]

People who saw the 31 car in the first thumbnail, lets meet up in replies

[@checkeredflag_collectibles]

Yep!

[@terrapog8533]

V8 Supercars > Nascar is the best pipeline

[@michaelloughman6696]

Yes it's called daddy's money