Superspeedway Sleeper Picks? Is Ford the Favorite? | Talladega Preview & Analysis

Let's break down the favorites, underdogs, and other storylines ahead of this weekend's NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway!
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[@bobbyblair8478]

How many of y’all are like me and just watch out of the groove on their lunch?!?!? 😂😂

[@yuoknj]

Me

[@KFB4LIFE8]

Exactly where I am now

[@kimstmariejones6596]

Yep

[@josepablovegabarrantes]

Me too.

[@davidburke6139]

Ditto

[@marmarcamyjr]

I think it’s funny how every video Eric posts is right when I have lunch

[@EricEstepp]

Good timing

[@bighand1530]

Just like the Watchman River channel.

[@yuoknj]

⁠@@EricEsteppgreat timing, I always watch you when I eat, and you always post when I get ready to eat too 😂

[@marcusvillarreal]

I'm having lunch too watching this

[@bighand1530]

@@marcusvillarreal Just had two big chicken tenders.

[@yuoknj]

Me casually munching on some lunch while watching OOTG

[@Twinspinner]

Can we just appreciate that beautiful mullet with the #8 jacket over a dress shirt and tie?

[@heartbreakkid8708]

Winston Cup edition *chef’s kiss*

[@F_ad_eAway]

The narrative for this race is Todd pushing Micheal to victory lane and Front Row going 1-2 just like they did when Regan and Gilliland did beating a Roush car

[@jeremiegranger7285]

I prefer McDowell to push Todd Gilliland to victory lane. Yes I do want Front Row Motorsports to finish 1-2 since 2013 Talladega.

[@leehallman7764]

I agree man. Huge McDowell Fan but I think Michael push Todd to let him have his spot because McDowell can point his way in the playoffs.

[@ethanweeter2732]

@@leehallman7764I think McDowell has to win to get in.

[@chancegheno8096]

I'm watching Gilliland heading into Talladega. He's has great top-10 runs this year but hasn't been able to get finishes in that area. To be fair it's not all on him not being able to turn top-10 runs into top-10 finishes but Talladega is going to be his best shot to get his first top-10 this year

[@F_ad_eAway]

I’m just saying I would love to see Todd win this year too cause he’s having a phenomenal season so far

[@JesseEubanks]

Daniel Suarez has to be a dark horse. He has 6 top tens in the last 9 drafting tracks which includes three top 10s at Talladega (and a obviously a win at Atlanta). He’s 7th in points in super-speedways in the nextgen era, but his odds are 35-1. Cindric and Suarez are by far the best dark horses.

[@emmanuelmendoza2077]

Facts

[@ethanweeter2732]

Chase Elliott might be a dark horse. People don’t think of him as a great SS driver, but he is very good at Talladega.

[@bighand1530]

I hope Brad Keselowski can finally break his winless streak. Has done 107 races without winning.

[@davidreitsmajr1140]

No fords will not win this race

[@Mike-jv4rz]

I'm with you- Huge BK fan, hope he can do it there he's got a shot for sure...

[@bostonwarrior4824]

The only break he is going to get is in the garage area before the race is over😂 every time we go to Talladega or Daytona he takes someone else and himself, out of the race entirely with either some big bonehead block that never works, or pushing too hard. It happens literally every time we go to these superspeedways tracks. There’s always 2 or three dumbasses who caused big crashes like that, and most of the time it’s either brad, Joey or Ricky

[@teukuauliaputra4713]

​@@bostonwarrior4824stupid byron fans

[@dannyalex7152]

Erik Jones has been really good here… He is an underdog for this weekend in my opinion

[@kilboracing1077]

Why’d you circle every ford except for Chris Buescher in the thumbnail lol

[@Twinspinner]

Well considering only half the car was in the shot that'd be a little awkward to circle out of frame

[@wixard7]

@@TwinspinnerBuescher is 2nd in the outside lane. In between Truex and Cindric.

[@Twinspinner]

@wixard7 oh geez, why did I think he was the one on the far right 🤣🤣

[@ethanweeter2732]

Buescher is the other Ford I like. He won Daytona last year and Brad is a better pusher than leader at RFK.

[@spheredhawk6780]

My Favorites: Brad Keselowski, Ryan Blaney, and Erik Jones My Dark Horses: Austin Dillon, Kyle Larson, and Todd Gilliland

[@monsterouseggman627]

Fun fact Brad Keselowski has finished 33rd three times this season

[@keven311]

KFB Rowdy Nation going for the repeat!

[@jeffrosenberger2148]

There should be an over/under bet on how many cars Keselowski pushes into a wreck😂😂🤣🤣

[@timechanger9162]

I’m surprised people are sleeping on chase Elliot tbh. He’s been great at talladega and superspeedways in general. Maybe not daytona. But Atlanta and talladega he’s constantly there. Plus Chevy plays the fuel strat at Daytona and through everyone off

[@marcel4002]

Your buddy Dale is fearless. Racing jacket, tie, and mullet. 🇺🇸

[@FeistyFinagle]

The race will be Monday 90% of rain Sunday

[@AJ_Vortex]

Got all 3 Spire drivers in my fantasy this week. Lajoie has the help he needs this year to make something happen…

[@va.cracker9318]

Love Dale's input!! If people would look past his atire and listen to what he says dude is on point with the books.. love nascar season crush the book makers this time of the year. They don't put the resources into it so easy money especially in trucks and Bush..we have hit the truck winner 4 weeks in a row!!!

[@DizzyIzzy-ze6hh]

My 3 sleeper picks are Austin Dillon Corey lajoe and Micheal McDowell

[@philip831511]

Either the rain or Blaney! Lol. Driving from Grapevine to go to the race. I was at Texas last week and had hopes Blaney could get it done until Preece got him back...

[@ryanhamilton8084]

I'll be rooting for Blaney this sunday too. Sick looking wabash car would be perfect for victory lane

[@chancegheno8096]

Lol, while you were talking about B.J. McLeod my phones' battery was at 78%

[@Foley34]

Love this segment

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video.

[@DrSamwpepper]

The GOAT BJ McLeod taking the dub.

[@bighand1530]

Would be something for BJ McLeod to win.

[@Gdayhomie]

My top picks are Brad K, Blaney and Bubba My sleepers are KFB, McDowell and Berry

[@ethanweeter2732]

Chase should be a sleeper. He almost won there last fall and runs good there consistently in the Next Gen.

[@Bob-se1rr]

weather isn't looking good this weekend

[@dewaba1]

80% chance of rain and 59 degrees on current forecast for Sunday, fans should prepare accordingly. Make sure you are able to watch Monday, 68 degrees 0 chance of rain.

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

Hey Eric! Speaking of SHR, yall might be sleeping on Berry. Dude was a stage winning machine at drafting tracks in Xfinity but always had something happen out of his control to ruin his finish

[@elactionwilly2135]

As a Suarez fan I got him as a dark horse in his last few superspeedway races he always been at front leading laps or just stays up there like the last 2 Talladega races. Unfortunately ik the finishes don’t show it like the 500 he was up front before that wreck happened and at ATL ik smaller track he won it by a little so I see him being up front Sunday.

[@carlreeves8976]

mine is Corey Lagoat

[@marcusvillarreal]

I'm crossing my fingers that christopher bell will finish in the top 5 not a win but a good solid finish just like where he finished in the daytona 500

[@wade8078]

I think the race is scheduled to Monday now

[@jeremiegranger7285]

What if Front Row Motorsports wins at Talladega by finishing 1-2 at Talladega for the first time since 2013. I'm hoping for a first time winner in the Cup and Xfinity Series.

[@Driver_1GD]

I thing the 23 wins, he’s been knocking on the door for the past few races, and I think he finally breaks through this week, same for my Xfinity pick, Riley Herbst, who almost won at Atlanta, befit he ran out of fuel with 5 to go

[@kevinlittrell3407]

Yeah, I feel like he kinda got screwed by Toyota the past few years which lagged in the super-speedway department. Now, Toyota is just bad fast everywhere, so he’s gotta real Shot.

[@Driver_1GD]

@@kevinlittrell3407 he’s also got screwed by late race wrecks, and our crew issues, if his pit crew can Clean stuff up as well He’s a real race win contender

[@iisquared77]

eric if you’re gonna promote gambling just admit it and be open and honest. i hate seeing this attempt to hide the fact these videos are about betting odds first and foremost. its disappointing to see that level of manipulation from you

[@chuckthebrindlepittie6820]

I'm about to dump Eric. What a gimmick.

[@moontainbew5018]

Thanks for saying Todd Gilliland if no one wrecks him out or no odd funny stuff he is usually great at Superspeedways as he is good at Martinsville and some road courses. But never gets much appreciation hes mostly good at those tracks. And when he dominated that race and got ripped offf in my view, he was trying to make a statement to people saying hey remember me.

[@kevinbrady8207]

Byron is checkers or wreckers at plate tracks in next gen era. And every bad finish is a wreck while in top ten. 3 Daytona 500s - 38, 34, 1 2 summer Daytonas - 34, 8 3 spring Atlantas - 1. 32, 17 2 fall Atlantas - 30, 1 2 spring Talladegas - 15, 7 2 fall Talladegas - 12, 2

[@ragingrac3ryt894]

Im hoping Brad wins. Would be nice to see him break his winless streak at the last track he won at.

[@jasonmiller8207]

I have a really strong gut feeling Ford gets their first win of 2024 this weekend

[@josephperez6706]

Anyone could win, but I think Bowman, Gilliland, Bubba and Brad have a good chance. They always seems to be up front at these tracks and I would say that they’re all due for a win

[@TigerAnn2363]

Yes please 🏁

[@jcarn24]

DALE THE GOAT

[@cjfastfoot]

Since joining RCR Kyle Busch has a 10.1 avg finish on SuperSpeedway's (including Atlanta)

[@Wilford_j]

All in on the 10

[@MarcGifford30]

Bad brad is not to be discounted on superspeedways. He is the king of the block.

[@jacksonrobison1901]

I’m picking 51 ❤

[@WALTRIPFLAIR]

Nobody has a chance, Alex Bowman not locked into the playoffs yet.

[@aarontalksculture4946]

How many crashes does Keselowski cause due to over-aggressive bump drafting? Over/Under 2?

[@nascarjimmy96]

Hoping my guy Erik Jones has a good run here lets go #43

[@ethanweeter2732]

Blaney for sure is the guy to beat.

[@tankerboysabot]

The problem is there will never be a super speedway as the championship final race. I want Fords to win more.

[@kadinsmith5182]

Im calling it and I say Ford gets their first win of the season and its gonna be Briscoe or Blaney fighting for the win on the final win.

[@davidreitsmajr1140]

No all the ford's will wreck this weekend and Hendrick or gibbs will win

[@ragingrac3ryt894]

​@@davidreitsmajr1140 Ford hater alert!💀⚠️📢🚨

[@kadinsmith5182]

@@davidreitsmajr1140 I get that Gibbs or Hendrick have been incredible, but this is just my take. Your entitled to your own opinion.

[@ethanweeter2732]

@@davidreitsmajr1140Gibbs has been inconsistent at Dega. Only great plate driver there is Denny.

[@stopmotionisthebestofmotio1550]

I can never gamble on racing especially talladega. I prefer watching without worrying about $

[@zackbritt7967]

Yeah this is Ford’s best shot to win as we know they’re gods on plate tracks I have a Ford taking pole for certain but the race we know how insane Talladega can be but I think a Ford will win the race but we’ll see

[@alanlittell8385]

Betting with a mullet

[@DewkChronic]

Penske could win since they got both poles for the first 2 races and Blaney almost won Atlanta. 48 could win to make it so Hendrick has all 4 drivers with wins.

[@lefturn99]

SVG wins in his first Speedway race! 🙂

[@gavinmcguffey]

Never mentioned the 9

[@94nolo]

Chastain is always there at the end of these. give me Chastain. my sleeper is Burton.

[@donaldveal8135]

22,48

[@WillyPicks]

How come no love to Beuscher???

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

Mark Martin almost won Daytona at whatever age he was then. Lol

[@c.d.8975]

Ryan preece 🏁 wins, write it down Bet the farm on it 💰💰💰

[@jp392]

Fuck yeah!!!!!! Preece lighting 41!!

[@DaronP.959]

alfredo gonna win not even a question

[@Officer_Main69]

LAJOIE

[@Wrlixer]

Joe log outside top 20 last 4 dega races

[@grantholcombe5112]

Daledega

[@shawnsmith2388]

Watermelon man gets it done.

[@boilercoasters8442]

Watch someone completely random like Carson Hocevar win this race

[@Wrlixer]

He look like gragson with mullet

[@southernmermaid2526]

He really does 🤣

[@Letsgoers]

No one is betting on Ricky stenthouse?

[@randymente80]

Could be any one with a lot of luck.

[@alanlittell8385]

Jr Mullet Money Is that his name?

[@Fulcrum-sf5zb]

I’m pulling for BK. I feel he’s been cheated out of a couple of wins, so he’s due one.

[@6henny443]

Erik jokes

[@alanlittell8385]

Mullet Money Financial Services sponsored by Budweiser

[@aracrittenden7905]

Neither of those two things are ironic.

[@SlyTurtleGaming]

Erik Jones wins

[@schavonegrinnell9430]

Ky Busch lol

[@slackhammer4467]

Bubba is winning at Dega

[@flacko_jody2130]

So bubba isn't always good at plate races? Lol alrighty. Yea gragson huh

[@dale_tanhardt]

Bubba’s not a sleeper. He’s a legit contender nearly every time. He’s high on my list every time we come here

[@flacko_jody2130]

@dale_tanhardt somehow champions got mentioned with the dark horse betting favorites tho... lol weird

[@ThatOneCappybara]

Justin Haley wins.

[@yourejovian]

Larson or Byron is gonna win.. maybe even bowman.. really just Hendrick…

[@spheredhawk6780]

Larson will never win a superspeedway race

[@John-kx3ng]

I think its time NASCAR takes two cars from each manufacturer to dyno and wind tunnel them.

[@1jimhublera]

Kile Larson wins HELLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..............................just sayin .........................:)

[@bostons2826]

Nah that outfit is nasty work…

[@gibbyshorts458]

Cody ware calling it now

[@brandondavis8790]

🤡

[@alanlittell8385]

I did not give this video a like. Dale is a dud

[@JackCallSports]

This mustang is as bad as the 2018-19 Camaro

[@TheAnimationStationYT]

It’s really not the bad it still runs well and if still did great at Daytona and Atlanta

[@JackCallSports]

@@TheAnimationStationYTso did the old Camaro 😂

[@bighand1530]

@@JackCallSports Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney won the 2022 and 2023 championships.

[@JackCallSports]

@@bighand1530 in the old mustang

[@chasemaguire9246]

True, 2018 Chevy only got 4 wins as a manufacturer. Austin Dillon winning the Daytona 500, and Chase Elliott winning Glen, Dover, and Kansas. So far Ford has zero wins this season with this new car

[@hughjaass3787]

😅😅Superstition has NEVER driven nor built a race car, much less, never won a race. You two are adorable & clueless about predicting race winners..

[@chuckthebrindlepittie6820]

Good bye. Unsubscribed. Will disregard you henceforth. "the odd are..." No one one will care,, of course.. But I get it.

[@davidreitsmajr1140]

Read my lips FORD WILL NOT WIN THIS YEAR

[@davidreitsmajr1140]

Please do not pick ford to win FORD SUCKS AND FORD WILL NEVER WIN THIS YEAR GET FORD OUT AND BRING IN HONDA

[@ragingrac3ryt894]

Bro we get it, your a Ford hater💀

[@newOOTGintroSUCKS]

New intro poop

[@elijames3041]

Hay Eric

[@shmeeve]

TODD G

[@theprince1822]

Been keeping track of my own points system this year, and I'm scared of Byron. 😆 Hopefully everything balances out of the Coke 600. (I have the 4 Crown Jewel races as races that award double points)

[@brandonmitchell4295]

Can we just say that Dale has kne of the greateat names? And the mullet with the bud 8 jacket. This dude wakes up to freebird and bald eagle screeches🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

I know most people hate him, but Ty Gibbs is my dark house pick.

[@DiehardtNG10]

Noah wins calling it now