UPDATE: Since recording this video, The Athletic has reported that teams could be limited to 3 cars under the next charter agreement. JGR and HMS would be allowed to keep their 4 cars. This news would definitely change my FRM prediction if it ends up being real haha.

the downfall of SHR really began when ford disallowed tony stewart in getting kyle larson…

Dark horse prediction: Cindric gets moved to the 21 and they bring in briscoe for the 2 car. Austin’s dad running the Indy car side of Penske helps with the seat but I think it would help kickstart with strengthening the satellite teams

If Gragson gets booted from Cup again after finally starting to figure it out, I will be so disappointed. Hopefully he ends up with Trackhouse or Front Row.

Predicting silly season is like predicting when the world will end, it’s near IMPOSSIBLE lol

00:24 to be fair, Trackhouse and Ganassi are closely tied. Jimmie worked for CGR at the time.

I met Tony Stewart a few weeks ago and he told me that he doesn’t enjoy NASCAR anymore because of crappy rules and other charter type things and also said that he doesn’t know what his teams future is. That makes me feel like he’s gonna sell his portion of the team

"Yall forget that Wood Brothers..." No Eric. We don't.

I still remember how fast those old Roush cars were back in the day. I'd love to see RFK turn into the powerhouse program I know they can become.

SHR will be the catalyst of silly season, once they announce future plans it will begin the domino effect. There’s going to be alot of surprises that no one saw coming. Drivers, teams, sponsors etc. Fasten your seat belt everyone and expect the unexpected.

This will go down with 2017 and 2020 as the craziest silly season ever.

Remember when tony and shr said they were gonna do big things in the beginning of the year that didn’t age well

Plot twist: Andretti Autosport buys SHR and 2 of the charters, sells the other 2. Andretti works with Honda to join NASCAR and Andretti becomes the first and primary Honda team.

I think JRM is going to buy a charter. Something that flies underneath the radar is HMS running that 17 car in the Xfinity series. I think HMS is going to start a full time Xfinity team for their driver development and JRM is going to start a cup team.

I know Dale Jr has consistently said he is not interested in going cup racing anytime soon but maybe in the future. I think that with all the SHR charters available that maybe Dale will decide that the future is now. JRM in cup needs to happen, sooner rather than later.

Noah Gragson could go to the 19 or 3. Both sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. Gragson is associated with BPS.

If SHR sells all 4 charters, I think this is how Dale Jr gets into the Cup series. I could see him joining either Daughtery or Kaulig. With that theory he'll grab Josh Berry and Rodney Childers and go racing on Sunday.

If Heim goes to Cup, I hope Moffitt goes to the 11 in Trucks

Harvick "I have had conversations with the owner, that was different" when Harvick was asked about what's the difference between Hendrick and SHR

-Austin Dillon calls it, enter Austin Hill, that 3 team puttering around is inexcusable and it's time for Hill to get a shot while Kyle Busch is around to mentor and help him grow -Front Row collects one charter from SHR, puts Briscoe in the 34 and Gragson in the 36, Gilliland remains in the 38. This team is starting to become one of the young gun teams -Trackhouse collects two charters, Zane to the 98, SVG to the 27. Shane is essential to that brand, they are the worldwide team and SVG needs to get cup time while he's at his prime -RFK collects the final charter, Josh Berry to the 97, Brad is aggressive on reviving RFK and that will require a third charter with an experienced but fresh driver in Berry -Burton out, enter Riley Herbst. Solid talent with good sponsorship is what the Wood Brothers need and with Herbst's showing in the 36 the past few seasons he fits the bill The only change I'd be on the fence with is the 21, because I could see a compelling reason to put in Cole Custer due to prior experience/defending Xfinity Champion, but I don't think they'll bite without his father's influence. As to 23XI I don't think they're interested in the midst of this charter snafu and the charter sales will go through before they make a decision there

I like your prediction, but I would I swap Zane Smith and SVG. Ready or not, I don't think SVG will be okay waiting 1 more year and he brings top dollar sponsorship (compare to ZS). In terms of experience, it's ok for him to suck a year or two in cup with the caveat that he could still qualify to the playoffs via a road course race. This year was about learning about the race tracks, next year will be about learning the car, and he can't do that in Xfinity based on how different the cars are. That's my bold prediction.

I'm a Ford fan for sure. But they have a history of letting real talent slip thru thier fingers. Gragson is a future star. They need to open up thier eyes & find seats for Brisco, Gragson, & Berry. But, knowing Ford, they will let them go to competitors & put Custer in FRM seat!?......Bad move!

Could Kaulig ‘working close’ with Trackhouse possibly mean SVG going cup racing with Kaulig in 2025? In either the 16 or renumbered 97? SVG is already driving for Kaulig in Xfinity. It’d cover Kaulig’s ‘trophy hunting’ motto, if Trackhouse is helping fit the bill some and SVG appears to have sponsors that’d help the costs to fill the car. This is really starting to sound like a possibility in my head. And then the 16 becomes a non-chartered part time car for AJ and a few other drivers through the year.

I Think That Stewart Haas Gets Rid Of The 41, Sells It To FRM And Keeps The 4, 10, 14 *And* Their Xfinity Program. Selling A Portion Of Their Shop To FRM To Accommodate For The Third Car

Just imagine 5 years ago telling people that Front Row would soon be more competitive than SHR

Take this with a grain of salt, cause I don't necessarily believe it. A friend of mine works at Haas CNC in Mooresville, i asked him if he's heard anything. He said a co-worker told him that JRM has bought 2 of the charters. Personally i don't believe it, to me it sounds like it's just what the co-worker thinks but idk. So take that with a grain of salt.

You've forgotten the most important NASCAR element: the numbers! Jokes aside, I'm 99% sure somebody will be driving the 4, 10 and 14 cars next year. Also, the 4th FRM would likely be a 32.

2025 Predictions: Trackhouse Racing: 1 - Ross Chastain 19 - Shane van Gisbergen (PT) 91 - Zane Smith 99 - Daniel Suárez Team Penske: 2 - Austin Cindric 12 - Ryan Blaney 22 - Joey Logano Richard Childress Racing: 3 - Austin Dillon 8 - Kyle Busch 33 - Austin Hill (R) Hendrick Motorsports: 5 - Kyle Larson 9 - Chase Elliott 24 - William Byron 48 - Alex Bowman RFK Racing: 6 - Brad Keselowski 17 - Chris Buescher 60 - Chase Briscoe Spire Motorsports: Chevrolet 7 - Corey LaJoie 71 - Michael McDowell 77 - Carson Hocevar Joe Gibbs Racing: 11 - Denny Hamlin 18 - John Hunter Nemechek 20 - Christopher Bell 54 - Ty Gibbs Kaulig Racing: 13 - Part-time Drivers 16 - A. J. Allmendinger, Josh Williams 31 - Justin Haley Rick Ware Racing: 15 - Multiple Drivers 51 - Justin Haley Wood Brothers Racing: 21 - Cole Custer 23XI Racing: 23 - Bubba Wallace 45 - Tyler Reddick 67 - Corey Heim (R) 89 - Kamui Kobayashi (PT) Front Row Motorsports: 34 - Josh Berry 36 - Noah Gragson 38 - Todd Gilliland Legacy Motor Club: 42 - Chandler Smith (R) 43 - Erik Jones 84 - Jimmie Johnson (PT) JTG Daugherty Racing: 47 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr. ROTY: #67 Corey Heim

I agree with RFK staying at 2. They should focus on the 2 they have and keep building on the success they have achieved. When the time comes to expand they already have RWR in house that they could get more involved with or just straight up buy out or merge with to create RFKW

If the charters “are” going that cheap I could see Jr buying one and leasing it out. Would be a good investment and possibly help fund a cup team in the future.

Hot take here. I could see Dale Jr(Jr motorsports) buying one charter. He has said in the past that he is looking and will buy if the price is right, which these prices are lower than they have been in awhile. And if Jr motorsports does so, i could see him signing Josh Berry and Rodney Childers in a new #88 Jr Motorsports cup car.

The fact that SHR, one of the best teams just 4 short years ago, and may be gone next year is insane…

Eric, I think you are overlooking the fact that Riley Herbst brings sponsorship money and I think he’s going to land a cup series ride even though he doesn’t deserve one.

Waking up to a new Eric video is a great feeling

Hey Eric not a huge nascar fan but I enjoy your videos and the perspective and delivery you provide. Thanks and enjoy your weekend

If you’d have told me four years ago that stewart haas is about to bow out of the cup series I would have called you badshit insane. Crazy what four years changes.

Remember a few years ago, we were talking about FRM selling out to 23XI?

Briscoe, i think deserves a shot with a "real" top teir cup team

Even if there is no limit to 3 charters, FRM adding two teams is a a little too much, too soon. They have to have the sponsors, and they probably need at least one win pretty soon to add two new teams.

This is like a nuke going off in the cup series

I can't argue with any of your predictions, they have merit. Two things I would throw in to mix it up a little. First what if Ford tries to make sure all four shr charters go to ford teams. I could see them pressuring rfk into it? Second JRM has been rumored to want to go cup racing for what the last 5 years? Noah and Josh have both driven for them? Just two things my gut came up with.

Awesome video keep up the good work job 😎😎😎😎😎

I think that if JRM ever moves to Cup next season is possibly the best chance to see it. I think with the massively reduced cost of a charter that Dale and Kelly might make a move on one or two charters should the right partners present themselves. However I do not think that scenario is likely.

Early videos! I like it!

Tony Stewart knows if it's the End ... He knows EVERYTHING. I liked him back in his Home Depot days. Back then he just thought he knew everything. Now he's convinced he does.

Why are we all pretending that Noah has to take whatever seat is available. He's getting the Bass Pro funding and can pretty much land anywhere aside from Penske, Childress 😢and Hendrick. Then again, maybe that's why RFK and RCR are in the mix for an SHR charter talk.

I pretty much agree with every prediction you just said with the exception of one thing. Josh Berry would be in a FRM No.4 car. That number, while yes has ties to SHR, is also still a brand from Harvick, Berry has a season in it and also Rodney Childers. It kinda fits their numbers in that it is an even number and it ends with a 4 like the 34. If FRM just completely buys out SHR stuff I think it’s 4, 34, 36, 38. If there is some kind of Merger- I think instead of 36 we either see the 10 or 41 remain if Gene is the partner (Noah does have a season in the 10 as well- driver-number-sponsor recognition is important) and if Tony is the partner then the 14 would be the other number. But it sounds like both of them are uninterested in NASCAR lately so yeah. I agree with the Trackhouse predictions- but I think Justin Marks sits down with his drivers and tells SVG, Zane Smith, and Suarez that the three of them are competing in 2025 for who gets signed for the future. And if they ALL step up, maybe Trackhouse wrangles a charter off Kaulig for 2026 or SVG moves up to cup with Kaulig. Actually- would SVG to Kaulig in 2025 be a possibility? Especially if Trackhouse is kinda helping front that bill? That would fill the 16 (or maybe make it 97?) and they can properly trophy hunt at road courses with him. Maybe that’s how the merger rumors got started? Cuz TH was talking to Kaulig about SVG in the 16/97 Cup car. Chris Rice did say they aren’t merging but are working close with Trackhouse- yknow this is starting to line up in my head.

Whaaaaaaat???? No ride for Cryan Ryan preece?😮 I thought he races for a living 😅😂😁🤣

I love the jazz you put into this video, hopefully that stays? 👀

I don’t think gragson goes to FRM, I believe he’s headed to RCR. He would fit great there. Maybe replacing Dillon . A lot of other sources are talking about it too.

I think your predictions, as a Ford fan as I am, seem to be correct, even though I hate to see ANY Ford team disband. Also feel bad for Harrison, but true he just has not performed in some pretty good equipment and a team/car that I always have rooted for as I, in years past worked for a Ford dealer and had dealings with Motorcraft. B-NASCAR FAN-Gardner

Downfall of SHR began when Tony signed Preece to be a relief/SIM driver 😂😅😁😆🤣😂😄😃😀🤭

I agree with almost everything, I think trackhouse uses the #90 for Zane smith, I think they keep the project 91 branding constant

I think a one out of left field that could happen is Andretti Global comes into NASCAR since they are having trouble with getting into F1. Marco has been doing races in the lower series. There is a chance that it could happen.

I agree with you except for 2 drivers. Here's my prediction Heim- 42 Jhn-67 I feel like John Hunter still getting the shit end of the deal as LMC just isn't there right now. I feel like John Hunter deserves a shot in a good ride such as the 67 at 23xi

According to reports HMS and JGR will be grandfathered in. But any other team with less than 4 cars won't be aloud to purchase 4 charters. According to the charter agreement that's being worked on will only allow teams 3 charters max.

What If Sam hunt racing buys a cup charter that could very much happen people forget how good there cars are with the right driver.

I never thought Eric would use smooth jazz in his video talking about NASCAR lol

I really hope that happens man I think those are good choices

I could possibly see Noah Gragson going to RFK in the 60 if the cards line up right.

Beard looking good! My prediction shr will be a one car team with brisco

0:03 you should do this every year

I predict Christopher Bell will win this year's Coca-Cola 600 because he had speed last year and led 48 laps before being caught up in multiple incidents plus joe gibbs racing is good at charlotte motor speedway

I can see Tony wanting to get out but I wonder about Haas. Maybe, Haas takes his half (2 charters) and merges with Front Row. Hate to see Harrison lose his ride but he needs to step back to X-finity, maybe RCR 33 and work his way back up.

FRM runs the 32 instead of the 35 if they go to 4 cars. Also expect RCR to pick up a 3rd charter if Dillon stays in the 3. I think Austin Hill moves to cup next year in the 3 renumbered to 29 or a 3rd car number 29.

Briscoe to Wood Brothers makes sense and is instantly a nice upgrade over Burton.

Nice outro music!

Far-fetched but imagine Dale Jr buying two charters and having Berry and Gragson drive; or Mayer if Berry is linked with Rodney and Ford. Maybe having the numbers 25 and 88 if Hendrick is willing, could be a shadow team for up and comers.

You nailed it with Front Row. Brisco to Wood Brothers. You missed it on one deal. RCR needs to lock up Jesse Love somehow because he is a hotter property than Austin Hill. He is cut from the same cloth as Kyle Larson. He jumped from Toyota because he didn't want to waste time in ARCA. Other than that, I think you nailed it except we don't know about Trackhouse.

I could see RFK buying one of SHR's charters and making the 60 full time for Noah Gragson. He's young and talented, and I think BK can help him improve even further. Then (bold prediction) Haley comes over to the 6 car in 2026 after BK retires from full time driving. Young, hungry stable.

Dillion has had enough time to prove he can't make it in cup, kick him upstairs

Nice haircut Eric!

Tony Stewart is doing very well in the NHRA. After all his wife is a major competitor there

Austin Condric could easily slide into sports car racing via Team Penske or becoming a Ford factory GT driver in the Mustang program.

"Martin Truex Jr is still really good, he's still near the tippy top of his game" yeah we said the same thing about Carl Edwards in the exact same car lol. also if front row was to do four charters I think it's more likely they would use the 37, 92, or 61 since they used to run those numbers back in the mid-late 2000s.

Now that you think about it, Michael probably knows something we don't. Ford was going to push him out

My thoughts: RFK and FRM both get one Charter each. #6: Brad K #17: Chris Buescher #60: Cole Custer FRM; #34: Josh Berry #36: Noah Gragson #38: Todd Gilliland Trackhouse: #1: Ross Chastain #91: Zane Smith #99: SVG

I agree with Eric pretty much everywhere except I’m buying the RCR getting another charter and taking Noah Gragson with them, which would take away the 36 entry Eric was speculating of.

I think shr goes to two cars, JRM buys one and starts a cup team in the 88 next year with berry or gragson filling it. Imagine a gragson bass pro shops/Winchester car in the 88 JRM cup car. It would be awesome. Maybe he buys both and uses his new found 8 trademark and buys the number from RCR.

I think MTJ and Dale Jr are trying to link back up. I think that’s been part of the reason JR Motorsports hasn’t moved up. There was a period last year where it looked like Junior might go cup racing and MTJ wasn’t talking about resigning with JGR.

With the HUGE difference in the cars, it’s almost hard to consider the truck and Xfinity as feeder series anymore. Saying an Xfinity Champion is ready for cup just doesn’t cut it anymore.

I think that RCR might buy a charter and bring the 33 full time for Austin Hill, or if Austin Dillion retires he’ll bring Hill up into the 3, but hey, this is just a silly season prediction, we have no clue what’s coming our way.

I agree with everything except the Kolig lineup. I think Shane Van Gisbergan gets the 31 and Hendric moves back down to xfinity.

I pretty-much agree and enjoyed this video. I disagree on one point: I think RCR buys one of the charters and puts Noah Gragson in the 33. The Bass Pro Shop relationship is there, and Noah kind of fits the outlaw RCR brand. I think SHR sells all four, FRM gets one, RCR gets one, Trackhouse gets one and 23XI gets one.

Im calling it now! If RFK buys a charter they will pick up Chase Briscoe.

what if Front Row gets SHR's Xfnity team? they already have a truck team so they could be a Ford farm

If fw gets a next car, what number would they use, 26 or another 30s?

Love to see RFK have a full time sponsorship with John Deere again

I have a theory...I think if the charters sell for the bargain price of that 20-30 amount that is floating around there that Jr. Motorsports picks at least one up & goes Cup racing. Dale Jr. has lamented in the last few years that they possibly missed an opportunity to get one when they were cheaper and wasn't willing to pay the 40-50 million that it took to get one in the last couple years. Maybe 20-30 million will entice them to get back in the mix.

Have you heard the rumors that NASCAR might put a 3 car limit on all teams

This is my silly season prediction (slightly modified from the last time I posted it a couple videos ago) Parts we know: 71 Chevy: Michael McDowell 47 Chevy: Stenhouse Jr. Parts I predict: A). Trackhouse and Kaulig merge 1:Chastain 99: Suarez 91: Z. Smith (#31 switches to #91) 97: SVG (#16 switched to #97) (Rookie) B). SHR goes to Xfinity Series only team and sells 4 cup charters (FRM 2/ RFK 1/ 23XI 1) C). FRM gets 3 new drivers 32: C. Custer 34: Berry (Childers is Crew Cheif) 36: K. Grala (full-time) 38: Gilliland D). RFK gets 1 new driver 6: Keselowski 17: Buescher 16: N. Gregson (#16 returns to RFK after number swap) E). 23XI gets 1 new driver 23: Wallace 45: Reddick 50: C. Heim (Rookie) F). Woodbrothers take Berry and Childers 21: C. Briscoe G). RWR gets second full-time driver 51. Haley 15. R. Herbst (Full-Time) (Rookie) H). Dale Jr. Buys the other half of JTG Daugherty to form new team Jr. Daugherty Motorsports I). Other notes: Hemric to Xfinity and Preace and Burton are Free Agents.

RFK is in prime position to buy a charter. They could pull Haley from RWR, put a SHR driver in the rwr car and with their last two year growth I bet they could secure investment/sponsorship for a third car. Specially considering this is probably the best chance there has been or will be in a while to get a charter.

I dig the coffee shop music

Almost didnt recognize this video without Eric wearing a hat

I believe corey is ready for cup. With vast difference in Xfinity to cup car trucks being so much closer momentum racing low hp it translates much better than Xfinity.

They said the four are RCR Trackhouse RFK and Legacy

It would be crazy if Dale Jr. got into the Cup Series this way, and it turns out Gragson is the driver he takes with him. Didn't Gragson say he would love to drive for Jr. if he had a Cup team?

As someone who started watching in 2021 when SHR was hot off 10 wins and Front Row back-doored into a Daytona 500 upset, wow is it weird seeing Front Row likely replacing SHR as one of the biggest teams in NASCAR.

Let’s do SHR will sell 2 charters for entire new team next year. Only SHR will have 2 charters will retains next year, the No.4 and No.14 have combined championship title in 14 years. No doubt about it.

Briscoe to the Wood Bros would be amazing