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NASCAR Drivers on the HOT SEAT in 2024
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Absolutely the driver with the highest pressure to perform is Daniel Suarez
He has to make the playoffs this year
Like HAS TO
for real. he needs to get closer to the same level as Ross before he gets booted. im thinking SVG might take the seat or MAYBE Chandler Smith. edit: also maybe zane smith
@@saintaugboys3026Zane, he’s a trackhouse driver being leased to spire
Also the add the Fact that he Barely hanged on to a 20th Place finish in Points Because of Drivers getting Penalties And Injuries alongside one of them going through a Slump He also had More starts than an Injured Elliott and still Finished behind him in points. He needs to Perform in 24
@@saintaugboys3026probably Zane Smith or SVG
@@RoxChaseDi97 more starts. Chase outpointed Gibbs and Bubba even I think.
Bowman needs to win this season for certain
Not Harrison Burton????? Dude has done nothing at all…That car and team are irrelevant now due that worthless driver…
@@thegraypyst4118that team hadn’t won since blaney which I know they’re not getting the same support from when blaney raced there do we really know how good that team actually was
@@thegraypyst4118 That’s not really the same situation. Bowman drives for the top team in the sport, Burton drives for a team that had it’s heydey decades before a lot of fans were even born. One team has top funding, the other… not so much.
@@kermitthefrog7111Paul Menard and Matt DiBenedetto were consistent with the team though to be fair.
@@Glitchunlocked One broke his back, dont recall the other did?
it’s all fun and games until your teammates get into the playoffs while you end up outside the top 20 in points…
And then seeing those teammates win championships in back to back years
@@KingC-way425he’s obviously got some talent, just needs to get the results. I hope for his sake he steps it back up.
Well, everyone’s got the talent in the Cup series. Cindric ain’t special in that sense, if 2024 will be another bad one, I definitely think he should be dropped instantly, will he though considering his connections? Probably not. @@randominternetuser6923
I feel like if daniel doesn’t win next season, he is out for zane Smith or SVG
probably Zane Smith for the 99 and trackhouse buys a 3rd charter for SVG and numbers it 97
@AzureCounter1120 That is what i’ve been Thinking
I don’t think they’ll get rid of him, I honestly think Zane isn’t ready for cup should’ve put him in a xfinity ride including Carson Hocevar!
Has to be Suarez for sure. He needs to start Being More Consistent and Start winning like Ross especially with Shane and zane coming in. Not to mention he Barely hanged on to a top 20 spot in Points Because of People getting Penalties and Injuries also Having More starts than an Injured Elliott and still Finished behind him in points
Ross has three wins.. to Daniel’s one so that’s not much to write home about
@@rafaelperez1581actually Ross has 4 which makes Suarez’s case worse
@@xavierjuno4572 omg wow one more win, that makes a huge difference
No matter what happens, Suarez is not going anywhere. He prints money for Trackhouse and is integral to their identity. Without Suarez, that team loses their appeal and main fanbase FAST.
@rafaelperez1581 in nascar it does.
I think that Trackhouse will use the spire 71 as a reserve for their main operation. If they grab another charter they could have the main 3 racing and if one of them doesnt preform they take whoever is in the 71 up to Trackhouse and ‘demote’ the other to the 71.
My List is Definitely Just these 3:
1 – Suarez
2 – Bowman
3 – Burton
Top 2 got to win & the other be actually consistent. Others can depend on many different factors that can change easily.
Suarez is definitely under pressure this upcoming season. He has been on several Cup teams already and he’s out of excuses. He needs to win some races or he’s done
This is a make or break year for Harrison Burton. If he continues to do nothing in Cup, demote him back down to the Xfinity Series just like with Cole Custer.
Cole Custer probably would do better in the 21 car.
I believe Burton is out unless he picks up the performance to top 20. If Elliott, Larson, and Byron are winning races this year and chevrolet is still performing well then Bowman is out if Hendrick finds a big time guy in silly season or if a xfinity guy goes absolutely off. Suarez is out if Zane and Shane performs in all of their races.
Roger Penske might keep Harrison in the 21 no matter what since he brings funding
And how long does DEX want to sponsor a sub-par driver (on the CUP level) whose only time the cameras are on him is when the leader is lapping him or when he’s crashing?
@@Evom777 Good take! Dex has sponsored Penske well before Burton. I know Burton brings them, but they’ll stick around even when Burton leaves.
@@johnhaas2523 I know funding matters, but it isn’t everything. Zane Smith, Josh Berry, Kyle Larson, etc. doesn’t bring funding, but are in their position because of skill. They can find other partners if they look hard enough. *Kyle Busch with RCR*
I love the NASCAR history of the Wood Brothers team. Like the legend, Junior Johnson, they have been a pillar in NASCAR for decades. Everytime I see the 21 running in the top 10 I’m rooting for whoever is driving. Harrison Burton, with the famous Burton family connection, appears a natural fit. I hope that Harrison can learn and compete and get that 21 into victory lane and perhaps even compete for a NASCAR championship.
Matty D had them in the playoffs but they booted him
Should have kept Matt hope the team folds
@@milanphillips7492 I doubt the team folds, however, Harrison Burton needs to get up there in points. He is young, so I wouldn’t boot him just yet.
Ford was off the pace mist of the year, even Joey and Blaney, who won the Cup was off, so maybe the Dark Horse will be a dark horse and surprise fans. Three drivers I want to see win would be Preece, Harrison Burton and Todd Guilliland. If Ford got it great, they might win and hope Brad will win too. I’d love to see Ford be better than Chevy next year.
@@milanphillips7492 Penske will keep the oldest team in nascar that had drivers such as Pearson, Rudd, Shepherd, Bonnett, and Baker around for as long as nascar is still alive, but they’ll definitely have a different driver before too much longer.
@stehlfamilyfarm6886 The Wood Brothers liked Matt, but they need someone who brings sponsorship.
Hoping to see some good improvement for Harrison in 2024.
I wish but I don’t think so
There’s always hope. The majority of the field could DNF ahead of him.
Yeah, I think you’re pretty close to spot on.
Again it shows your knowledge and dedication to the sport/industry.
Austin Dillon is the prime example of great equipment, mediocre driver. Suarez analysis was 100% on point. Expect him to be replaced if he doesn’t do well this year.
Started watching nascar 3 years ago and Suarez turned out to be my driver. really hope to see him do well this season.
I just want to say thank you Eric for stripping all of the fluff from the updates and news you provide. Often, when you cover a topic, I feel like it is just you and me in the room as you fill me in on what is happening in the world of NASCAR.
The fluff?
See I think Bowman is more secure *because* he is the low key one. Too many superstars in one place can be like too many cooks in the kitchen. We saw JJ and Jeff Gordon have issues. Alex is a steady team player who doesn’t make waves. If you put 4 superstars at HMS the place would implode. You need a Bowman at a team like that. I think that makes him valuable
This is a really good take. I didn’t think about that.
This is true.. HMS always needs a craven, or a Schrader, or a nadeau, or a vickers etc etc.. even Larson and Elliot have had minor issues. Can’t tell me it didn’t bother chase that Larson came in and stole his thunder…..always felt that the cup series was 60% driver 40% team.. if you are a great driver and drive for hendrick, Penske, gibbs you have a great shot at winning a title.. if you’re a decent driver on one of those teams you probably won’t win a title but can get a win a season( bowman, cindric) .. if you’re a great driver on subpar team like Kyle Busch you can get multiple wins and compete for a title but probably not gonna ever win it.. when you’re a subpar driver in subpar equipment it’s just wasted space on the track in my opinion
Eric you always go above and beyond with your offseason content. Always gets me excited for next season in less than 2 months
I’m not one to request videos usually, but I have an idea who would be the drivers to watch next season. Maybe you can make it into a video. I nominate these guys:
Chase Elliott – not just because I’m a fan of him, but I!m sure he is also a bit on the hot seat, but not for staying in the team, but for himself. I’m sure he won’t get another winless season this year.
Bubba Wallace and Eric Jones – with the new improved Camry, especially with the super speedway program, I expect both in the play-offs in 2024. As race winners preferably.
The RFK guys – Brad Kesrlowski needs to break the streak of winless seasons, while Chris Buescher is only getting better and better! I expect another strong season by these two men.
Ross Chastain – self explanatory.
Joey Logano – self explanatory again. He does better on even years nonetheless.
Ty Gibbs – this might happen to be his breakout year.
Christopher Bell – the hidden championship favoudite.