Timeline of events: - 23XI signs a sneaky deal for 2024, Richard Childress seethes - Joe Gibbs cooks up a scheme to get Ty into Cup, Busch is out of a ride - Kurt Busch’s injuries look bad, not likely to return - RC signs KFB as a comeback move - Reddick takes Kurt Busch’s spot for 2023 as his injuries force early retirement😢 - Ty Gibbs gets the rebadged 18 team, saving him from the wrath of Xfinity drivers This is literally a car crash that somehow perfectly parallel parks, everyone but Kurt got a good deal
I predict that Timmy Hill will come back in his full glory and win every Cup Series, Truck Series, and Xfinity Series event next year, and he will also win the Formula 1 World Championship next year.
First time to actually comment; I really enjoyed this one for 2 reasons: 1) You were willing to put yourself out there 2) You know how to laugh at your self ▪I am 60 and I have learned that some of the most successful people have the ability to laugh at themselves and not take themselves too seriously ▪
i think saying JGR will not be in a desperate situation overall was a bolder "prediction" that aged sour as heck than any other prediction on this list lol 😂
17:26 The span of races between Bobby Labonte's first start and last win is only about 10 races longer than the span between his last win and his final race
Guarantee after sponsoring the Xfinity car a lot more people know who Eric is and about his channel. Never know what may transpire. It is silly season😊
@@johnhaas2523 I think Joe messed it up on purpose or Oracle did want to sponsor Kyle but Joe wanted them to sponsor Ty instead and that's where it went wrong.
Thank you Eric. I appreciate your predictions. You are great! You make predictions with no idea of what is to come. My hat is off to you. I enjoy your broadcast.
I like that there r concerts during the pre race shows for certain races. I think it definitely fits for the crown jewel races. I remember back around 2014-2017 or so there were concerts during pre race for the Daytona 500 and All Star race. I remember there was Jason Aldean, Luke Bryon, Brentley Gilbert, Lady A, Blake Shelton at a lot of these concerts and I thought it was fitting for the likes of those races. But if NASCAR wants have concerts before a race, I like that they’re finally getting other genres of music other than country music. Just seems like a lot of NASCAR fans or country fans in general can’t accept the fact that there r people who don’t like country music. But they definitely need to work on getting artists who r both really good and on the current trend. Like Pitbull and Ice Cube r quite old artists, but they’re both still really good and very well known. Where as Cypress Hill, *Snoop Dogg “WHO???”.mp4 plays.* like who else actually knows of em? Like if you’re gonna have older artists, have some well known people like say Metallic (who’s becoming back in the trends not only from them starting to make new music, but also by being played in Stranger Things, a very popular series) or Five Finger Death Punch or Breaking Benjamin for example. Or ya want trendy can do Motionless in White, Hollywood Undead, Falling in Reverse, etc. mainly naming off rock artists cause I like rock music, especially metal and alternative. Like get artists that r trendy, really good, will fill in seats, even if it means ticking off the older fans who’ll complain about whoever NASCAR gets to perform cause they’re not country related, and just not give a single f about what the older fans think.
Really only got one right Eric, but you were in the ballpark with some of your thoughts so it shows you we're not a long way off in some of the broader details and you definitely deserve some credit for that!
Don't worry Eric, my card wasn't super great either, went 1.5 for 4 and possibly 2.5 for 5 Correct I guessed Johnson would return to Project 91 (after forgetting what Project 91 was and penning McDowell to get the third Trackhouse team, glad I caught that early) and that Ty Gibbs would move up to Cup (though I said 18, not 54), so one and a half. It's possible I'll get another point with Todd Gilliland signing an extension but we won't know until later, but given some sparks and the third most laps completed I think he's got a decent shot assuming FRM doesn't rush Zane Smith Wrong For stuff I got wrong I put down Kyle Busch going to SHR in the 10 and that Noah Gragson would land a full time ride in the 16 car. You couldn't convince me back then that Busch would race for Childress, not a chance
I never thought that I'll watch you watching yourself. I also thought that Kyle would stay with JGR. I also thought that Gragson was going to win the championship (well, I was dead wrong). Me and my Dad thought the reason why Ty was absent cuz he was avoiding boos but when Marty Snider said that his father passed away, we immediately felt bad😞
I'm gonna say this Jimmie coming back I feel like, is Hendrick motorsport getting him up to speed with the new car to get him prepped for nascars trip to le mans
I'm thinking Jimmy wants to drive in NASCAR next year for two reasons. First, maybe foremost, he just likes to drive race cars. Second, he needs to feel the Next Gen car in action to be able to really understand the dynamics in order to help his new team. It's good you reprised your predictions. I think this is one of the reasons most of us feel you're an honest broker of NASCAR news. It may not always be 100% correct, but it's as close as you can get it. Someday, you'll have to make the home of NASCAR, a lot of the broadcast people are getting older.
You should review your playoff (championship) predictions again to see how accurate your standings for each round were to the real life playoff standings of each round (as well as your predicted champion).
I think the chances of Ty Gibbs doing another season in Xfinity would've been much higher without Kurt Busch's concussion. As it stands, Ty drove half the Cup season this year.
Eric. That Petty GMS deal was so out of left field because there were the rumors after the first project 91 race at the Glen that Justin Marks would have loved to bring Johnson in for the Coke 600 after he did an Indy 500 run on the same day.
Eric, there is a huge difference between your live audio and the audio of your video. So, when I adjust the volume to hear your video, then your comments blast at a much higher volume. Otherwise, fun video.
Hahaha Mr. Eric, love it when you just be yourself. Thank you for the video. I usually love your fashion butttttt that purple shirt thing... no no haha. 😀 yes you can get your 1.75 / 5 lol! P.s. - I love Aric Almorola but I do not understand Smithfields such loyal support to him. Still awesome though!!
As much as I hate to admit this, I think that JGR & probably Kyle Busch just probably gave up too easily. But I had a feeling that Ty would come up early in the Cup series.
Have you seen the video of the Guy calling out those fake Nascar TH-cam channels? The ones that are completely wrong and using inaccurate information and extreme lies about nascar? The channel is getting tens of thousands of views and if you read the comments people are eating it up. It’s shedding a terrible light in the sport. I think you and other NASCAR channels can ban together and stop it.
Kyle to the 8 was a better move. RC shouldn’t boot his grandson who earned the 3 car. Especially since AD has now 2 crown jewl wins. 4 total. Still young, still time to grow. Plus Dale wanted a family member of Richard’s to drive the 3.
One time I was watching Eric and at the beginning he said “ my names Eric” and I looked down and saw his TH-cam channel name. I started laughing 😂 No offense to Eric though that was just me
I think Preece will still go to the #4. When Harvick retires, Preece being a KHI driver will be a good candidate to take the #4 over and Custer can get the #41 back.
I’m going to go ahead and make a 2024 prediction. Harrison Burton leaves the wood brothers for Stewart hass racing replacing Kevin harvick in the no.4 car.
5 bold 2023 predictions - Ross Chastain doesn't make the playoffs, Denny Hamlin moves to 23XI with the # 11 and JGR goes to 3 cars in 2024, Jimmy Johnson barely qualifies for the 500 and finishes no better than 20th in all the races he runs, Alex Bowman loses his ride at HMS and winds up with no ride for 2024 and Kyle Busch wins 4 races for RCR and wins Richard a championship.
I highly doubt that Joe will let Denny take the number 11 with him to his own team besides, he said himself he has no plans to race with his own team and he plans on staying with JGR until he retires.
I think the Jimmie Johnson petty gms deal was more to tie HMS and petty gms together where they get the support and notes from HMS and was probably Rick's money that purchased into petty gms and HMS together putting the most winning 2 teams in nascar history together
@@JackCallSports I doubt JHN would’ve left Toyota honestly. And Berry would be a good option imo but has no sponsorship. And Smithfield I’m pretty sure will on ever sponsor Aric.
Smithfield likes Almirola representing them for some reason. You telling me that Smithfield will leave along with Almirola instead of getting another driver to represent them? Goodbye, Smithfield. Never have eaten your bacon nor I care to try it😠
Yeah at one point in negotiations JGR told Kyle that the 18 was no longer available. The only Toyota contract available was with 2311 and that was 1 year deal
You'll be amazed why sponsors would choose a driver to represent their product. Ty is an better image (not really) than Kyle apparently and he's also young. Sponsors wants a young driver cuz they think it'll attract young people to consume their product.
Sooooo the JJ stuff... Pretty sure he's been wrote off in the IndyCar world, and will probably not get the chance to do the 900 double after his poor performances in IndyCar... Now, he would probably do good at Indianapolis in a IndyCar, but nobody wants to give him another chance He did say he would like a chance at Le Mans with Garage 52 next year with Knaus 🤷🏼♂️
To me this means we can trust that you are just a normal human who couldn’t foresee the Kyle Busch saga unfolding the way it did as so many didn’t either. And you are not a time traveler or mind reader.
Maybe Gibbs wasn't all that interested in keeping Busch. He wasn't winning as much and at some Gibbs probably got tired of Buschs immature crap. Get another driver and pay them less money.
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The look on present Eric's face when past Eric is saying that it would take some REAL funny business to get Reddick away from RCR next season 🤣
Lol
Timeline of events:
- 23XI signs a sneaky deal for 2024, Richard Childress seethes
- Joe Gibbs cooks up a scheme to get Ty into Cup, Busch is out of a ride
- Kurt Busch’s injuries look bad, not likely to return
- RC signs KFB as a comeback move
- Reddick takes Kurt Busch’s spot for 2023 as his injuries force early retirement😢
- Ty Gibbs gets the rebadged 18 team, saving him from the wrath of Xfinity drivers
This is literally a car crash that somehow perfectly parallel parks, everyone but Kurt got a good deal
I predict that Timmy Hill will come back in his full glory and win every Cup Series, Truck Series, and Xfinity Series event next year, and he will also win the Formula 1 World Championship next year.
LOL
@Rob F Timmy can do it, he has his ways
Facts
@Rob F you seem like a fun guy…
@Rob F You underestimate the power of the TIMMY
The whole Jimmie Johnson Petty GMS thing was so out of left field that I'll give that one to you lol
I'm glad Eric says hi to himself like I say hi to him in videos
meirl 👀
I love how you stay accountable and humble. I don't need you to be right, just honest.
First time to actually comment; I really enjoyed this one for 2 reasons: 1) You were willing to put yourself out there 2) You know how to laugh at your self ▪I am 60 and I have learned that some of the most successful people have the ability to laugh at themselves and not take themselves too seriously ▪
I knew Kyle's status for 2023 would be based on how ty gibbs ran in 2022 but thought Kyle would have gone to shr
Tony couldn’t afford what Kyle wanted. And SHR is trying to do the youth movement.
@@kharnthebetrayer1575 tony may not but gene hass could have
I don't know why the hell he didn't
I did not expect you to make this. Good job.
i think saying JGR will not be in a desperate situation overall was a bolder "prediction" that aged sour as heck than any other prediction on this list lol 😂
17:26 The span of races between Bobby Labonte's first start and last win is only about 10 races longer than the span between his last win and his final race
Eric Estepp for a one race fox host!
We can dream
I'd like to see him do a truck race.
yes
I'd rather see Eric and Kyle Petty do a broadcast together.
Guarantee after sponsoring the Xfinity car a lot more people know who Eric is and about his channel. Never know what may transpire. It is silly season😊
I'll get you credit for 2 partials Johnson's return and Preece to SHR :) so....2 of 5 thanks for the great content!!
I agree! Eric specifically mentioned the 10 car. He’s not going to be in the ten, so partial credit there as well
I think Ty taking over for Kurt is what got the ball rolling for Ty to take over Kyle's spot only after Gibbs couldn't find a sponsor for Kyle.
I’m not convinced JGR wanted to find sponsors for the 18. Grandson was coming either way.
@@charlesadams7841 if Truex had retired, than Kyle stays in the 18 and the 19 goes to Ty .
@@johnhaas2523 I think Joe messed it up on purpose or Oracle did want to sponsor Kyle but Joe wanted them to sponsor Ty instead and that's where it went wrong.
Eric automatically blaming Google for his misspellings is like all the NASCAR drivers automatically blaming Nascar for their problems
Thank you Eric.
I appreciate your predictions. You are great! You make predictions with no idea of what is to come.
My hat is off to you. I enjoy your broadcast.
Nobody predicted the Joe Gibbs chaos. Don't feel bad
I want Jimmie to run in The Clash!!!
.300 is great for a baseball player. For a commentator all you have to do is be entertaining, so it's a win.
You should just Fully count that Jimmie Johnson prediction, no one saw that PettyGMS announcement coming lol
Nobody could have correctly predicted the Kyle saga. That was nuts.
I like that there r concerts during the pre race shows for certain races. I think it definitely fits for the crown jewel races. I remember back around 2014-2017 or so there were concerts during pre race for the Daytona 500 and All Star race. I remember there was Jason Aldean, Luke Bryon, Brentley Gilbert, Lady A, Blake Shelton at a lot of these concerts and I thought it was fitting for the likes of those races. But if NASCAR wants have concerts before a race, I like that they’re finally getting other genres of music other than country music. Just seems like a lot of NASCAR fans or country fans in general can’t accept the fact that there r people who don’t like country music. But they definitely need to work on getting artists who r both really good and on the current trend. Like Pitbull and Ice Cube r quite old artists, but they’re both still really good and very well known. Where as Cypress Hill, *Snoop Dogg “WHO???”.mp4 plays.* like who else actually knows of em? Like if you’re gonna have older artists, have some well known people like say Metallic (who’s becoming back in the trends not only from them starting to make new music, but also by being played in Stranger Things, a very popular series) or Five Finger Death Punch or Breaking Benjamin for example. Or ya want trendy can do Motionless in White, Hollywood Undead, Falling in Reverse, etc. mainly naming off rock artists cause I like rock music, especially metal and alternative. Like get artists that r trendy, really good, will fill in seats, even if it means ticking off the older fans who’ll complain about whoever NASCAR gets to perform cause they’re not country related, and just not give a single f about what the older fans think.
Really only got one right Eric, but you were in the ballpark with some of your thoughts so it shows you we're not a long way off in some of the broader details and you definitely deserve some credit for that!
I think it’s a big mistake to move Ty up to Cup this coming year.
Don't worry Eric, my card wasn't super great either, went 1.5 for 4 and possibly 2.5 for 5
Correct
I guessed Johnson would return to Project 91 (after forgetting what Project 91 was and penning McDowell to get the third Trackhouse team, glad I caught that early) and that Ty Gibbs would move up to Cup (though I said 18, not 54), so one and a half. It's possible I'll get another point with Todd Gilliland signing an extension but we won't know until later, but given some sparks and the third most laps completed I think he's got a decent shot assuming FRM doesn't rush Zane Smith
Wrong
For stuff I got wrong I put down Kyle Busch going to SHR in the 10 and that Noah Gragson would land a full time ride in the 16 car. You couldn't convince me back then that Busch would race for Childress, not a chance
I never thought that I'll watch you watching yourself. I also thought that Kyle would stay with JGR. I also thought that Gragson was going to win the championship (well, I was dead wrong). Me and my Dad thought the reason why Ty was absent cuz he was avoiding boos but when Marty Snider said that his father passed away, we immediately felt bad😞
I predict that NASCAR will find the underground racing circuits that Michael Mrucz showed in one of his shorts.
Eric of June ‘22 would be so confused if you told him how wrong he was. Lol
Ryan priest
This is funny as hell in a good way
Enjoy your videos Eric.
Is this your fulltime occupant ion?
I had Truex as a championship favorite.
Lesson: Ya gotta be good at Phoenix to win a Championship. One track. Just one track. That’s why I despise the current playoff format.
If you round 1.5 to the nearest tenth, it's 2
I believe Marcos Ambrose or Juan Pablo Montoya will drive the 91 for a road course race next yeat
Be great to see Montoya back in NASCAR again.
@@chrisbryant5894 me too
I'm gonna say this Jimmie coming back I feel like, is Hendrick motorsport getting him up to speed with the new car to get him prepped for nascars trip to le mans
You're just awesome dude! Thanks for being a really good man.
All good man! Sometimes you get things wrong!
Loved the video! Laughter many times.
I'm thinking Jimmy wants to drive in NASCAR next year for two reasons. First, maybe foremost, he just likes to drive race cars. Second, he needs to feel the Next Gen car in action to be able to really understand the dynamics in order to help his new team.
It's good you reprised your predictions. I think this is one of the reasons most of us feel you're an honest broker of NASCAR news. It may not always be 100% correct, but it's as close as you can get it. Someday, you'll have to make the home of NASCAR, a lot of the broadcast people are getting older.
Very entertaining Eric, thanks!
Can we get an Xfinity season review?
The Ty Gibbs take was reasonable at the time, mainly because Kurt Busch/Pocono happened after this
I was shocked to say Ryan Presse doesn’t drive for SHR, boy his reaction was fire 🔥 lol 😂
Love your videos Erie keep it up
You should review your playoff (championship) predictions again to see how accurate your standings for each round were to the real life playoff standings of each round (as well as your predicted champion).
*[insert obligatory tagging of agednascar on twitter]*
I think the chances of Ty Gibbs doing another season in Xfinity would've been much higher without Kurt Busch's concussion. As it stands, Ty drove half the Cup season this year.
McDowell needs to go to the #4 after Harvick retires
@@johnhaas2523 he has love chocolate
And then it’s like JGR booths Ty Gibbs out of that cup series ride for Trevor byane in a couple years.
Eric. That Petty GMS deal was so out of left field because there were the rumors after the first project 91 race at the Glen that Justin Marks would have loved to bring Johnson in for the Coke 600 after he did an Indy 500 run on the same day.
So yes. You get 2 out of 5.
great video eric. thanks for always posting!
Eric, there is a huge difference between your live audio and the audio of your video. So, when I adjust the volume to hear your video, then your comments blast at a much higher volume. Otherwise, fun video.
Hahaha Mr. Eric, love it when you just be yourself. Thank you for the video. I usually love your fashion butttttt that purple shirt thing... no no haha. 😀 yes you can get your 1.75 / 5 lol!
P.s. - I love Aric Almorola but I do not understand Smithfields such loyal support to him. Still awesome though!!
Only Eric would roast himself
I think your predictions aren't as bad as you think. It's called silly season for a reason
Love your Astros cap.
As much as I hate to admit this, I think that JGR & probably Kyle Busch just probably gave up too easily. But I had a feeling that Ty would come up early in the Cup series.
I give 2/3 of a point for something drastic on Tyler Reddick. Who saw Kyle going to RCR. That would have been the boldest prediction of them all.
@victoriaamos don't know how to do that. Love watching your videos
Well I’d expect you to get mostly all of it wrong with some of it right. That goes to show that things could change at some point.
Have you seen the video of the Guy calling out those fake Nascar TH-cam channels? The ones that are completely wrong and using inaccurate information and extreme lies about nascar? The channel is getting tens of thousands of views and if you read the comments people are eating it up. It’s shedding a terrible light in the sport. I think you and other NASCAR channels can ban together and stop it.
That is a solid 1.75!!
Kyle to the 8 was a better move. RC shouldn’t boot his grandson who earned the 3 car. Especially since AD has now 2 crown jewl wins. 4 total. Still young, still time to grow. Plus Dale wanted a family member of Richard’s to drive the 3.
Knew that Kyle Busch wasn't going to keep racing for the coach
Mark was competitive in the remaining years with MWR. Hopefully Jimmie can be the same.
One time I was watching Eric and at the beginning he said “ my names Eric” and I looked down and saw his TH-cam channel name. I started laughing 😂
No offense to Eric though that was just me
I think Preece will still go to the #4. When Harvick retires, Preece being a KHI driver will be a good candidate to take the #4 over and Custer can get the #41 back.
The last prediction should be right. Trackhouse is allied with petty GMS.
my bold prediction is that Cody Ware wins at least one race at Daytona in 2023
I like the Astros hat 🔥
You where kinda correct on some of them
I’m going to go ahead and make a 2024 prediction. Harrison Burton leaves the wood brothers for Stewart hass racing replacing Kevin harvick in the no.4 car.
Will you react to your playoff predictions?
Usually he does and he only reacted to the round of 16.
Could not hear the "prediction" portion of the webcast. Bad sound balance. Prediction was very low...to hear it, current was overloud.
5 bold 2023 predictions - Ross Chastain doesn't make the playoffs, Denny Hamlin moves to 23XI with the # 11 and JGR goes to 3 cars in 2024, Jimmy Johnson barely qualifies for the 500 and finishes no better than 20th in all the races he runs, Alex Bowman loses his ride at HMS and winds up with no ride for 2024 and Kyle Busch wins 4 races for RCR and wins Richard a championship.
I highly doubt that Joe will let Denny take the number 11 with him to his own team besides, he said himself he has no plans to race with his own team and he plans on staying with JGR until he retires.
I think the Jimmie Johnson petty gms deal was more to tie HMS and petty gms together where they get the support and notes from HMS and was probably Rick's money that purchased into petty gms and HMS together putting the most winning 2 teams in nascar history together
I honestly wish Almirola sticked to retiring
But of course money had a role with it
He definitely wanted to retire. Stewart and Smithfield convinced him to return because SHR didn’t have another option for the 10 car.
@@jesseconway7972 JHN would’ve been a perfect choice imo
Or maybe Josh Berry
I guess Smithfield didn’t want Preece?
@@JackCallSports I doubt JHN would’ve left Toyota honestly. And Berry would be a good option imo but has no sponsorship. And Smithfield I’m pretty sure will on ever sponsor Aric.
@@jesseconway7972 JHN sounds like a Ford guy tbh
And would’ve been a great prospect for SHR
Smithfield likes Almirola representing them for some reason. You telling me that Smithfield will leave along with Almirola instead of getting another driver to represent them? Goodbye, Smithfield. Never have eaten your bacon nor I care to try it😠
It wasn’t on anyone’s radar that custer was gonna lose his seat
When is the next paint scheme vid?
Great vid keep up the great work
Yeah, TH-cam actually auto-generates your content sometimes if YOU don't manually name everything.
I think that's the closest you've come to almost saying a cuss word good catch. Lol
you gotta change youtube to dark mode man
I'll give ya the full point for Jimmie
Bold prediction Kevin Harvick misses the 2023 playoffs
8:36 Pause it and look at the name for preece
Kyle never got a contact offer from Joe Gibbs in 2022
Yeah at one point in negotiations JGR told Kyle that the 18 was no longer available. The only Toyota contract available was with 2311 and that was 1 year deal
Justin Marks needs to get Daniel Ricciardo or Jamie Whincup in Project 91.
Marco Andretti as well.
Kyle Bush Ryan Priest?? 😂
I think Denny Hamlin will buy the number 11 from Joe Gibbs and run for 23XI in 2024 and Joe Gibbs will bring the 18 back in 2024
Plus this video was before Kurt injured
I don’t think joe wanted Kyle for next year , how in the world would some sponsor want Ty over kyle
$$$
You'll be amazed why sponsors would choose a driver to represent their product. Ty is an better image (not really) than Kyle apparently and he's also young. Sponsors wants a young driver cuz they think it'll attract young people to consume their product.
@@JustGenius2001 I just feel Kyle could sell way more then Ty if Ty keeps it up the way he races other drivers he won’t last very long
@@michaelhodge4885 I agree.
kyle would still be a JGR taking less $$$ if the grandson had not turned out to be a first class driver
1.5 out of 5 predictions for a .300 average? you should start predicting Super Lotto numbers. maybe we can finally start winning some money. xD
Sooooo the JJ stuff... Pretty sure he's been wrote off in the IndyCar world, and will probably not get the chance to do the 900 double after his poor performances in IndyCar... Now, he would probably do good at Indianapolis in a IndyCar, but nobody wants to give him another chance
He did say he would like a chance at Le Mans with Garage 52 next year with Knaus 🤷🏼♂️
To me this means we can trust that you are just a normal human who couldn’t foresee the Kyle Busch saga unfolding the way it did as so many didn’t either.
And you are not a time traveler or mind reader.
Why offer excuses and rationale for your “bold predictions”…just own them.
This was awesome!
Maybe Gibbs wasn't all that interested in keeping Busch. He wasn't winning as much and at some Gibbs probably got tired of Buschs immature crap. Get another driver and pay them less money.
you *are* an all-star
Now something stupid will happen tommorow