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Posted on 8/13/26 at 11:59 am to
Posted by MikeHoncho47
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 11:59 am to
Jeff Dickerson is a businessman. He will absolutely cut a driver to take one on someone else’s payroll. Day is more of a project than zilisch is. Zilisch has had a terrible year, but we’ve seen what he can do in great equipment.
Posted by OU Guy
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 12:04 pm to
I think this year has exposed Zillich. I like the guy but think Day is the better driver.
Posted by sledgehammer
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 12:08 pm to
I’d prefer Day over Zillich for the reason you provided, but I don’t see HMS letting Zillich go. I like Day as a driver more. Either way, I see both drivers having a career like Kasey Kahne, get some wins but overall underperform compared to your teammates
Posted by OU Guy
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 12:15 pm to
Thats a fair summary, agree with it
Posted by MikeHoncho47
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 12:28 pm to
How much of o Reilly last year was zilisch and the car. This year is showing more the car than the driver. They’re actually the same age. Which I didn’t think. Days ceiling is higher, but I think Rick puts the guy with more cup experience in the 48. And puts day in the 71 or 7 long term. So when Larson wants to do nothing but dirt, Day is right there.
Posted by OU Guy
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 12:43 pm to
I just hate to see Day put in a lower team as that can ruin a driver.
Posted by MikeHoncho47
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 12:53 pm to
Spire is on their way to being what Stewart haas was during the early 2010s. I think Day will be fine there if that’s where he goes.
Posted by Gulf Coast Tiger
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 1:57 pm to
quote:

I just hate to see Day put in a lower team as that can ruin a driver.


Like Zilisch?
Posted by OU Guy
Member since Feb 2022
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 1:58 pm to
Speaking of Spire

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SpeedFreaks
@SpeedFreaks

How will this impact all of the Walter Motorsports assets?

- Andretti IndyCar
- Spire Motorsports
- Cadillac F1
Posted by OU Guy
Member since Feb 2022
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 2:00 pm to
ob Pockrass
@bobpockrass

Richmond’s Cup race will open the Chase next year on Saturday night Sept 11. Will have OReilly night before. With Watkins Glen already announced for September, that makes the Glen as Sept 19 (although not officially announced).
Posted by OU Guy
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 2:03 pm to
Posted by OU Guy
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 2:12 pm to
Tristan McKee is set to become the second youngest driver to debut in Craftsman Truck Series history this weekend at Richmond.

Posted by OU Guy
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 2:52 pm to
Wow at HMS.


Daniel Céspedes
@_DanielCespedes

Adjusting 2025 points to the new format, through 23 races in each season, all 4 Hendrick drivers are in the bottom 5 most regressed for points scored in 2026 vs. 2025.

Posted by MikeHoncho47
Member since Aug 2016
2113 posts
Posted on 8/13/26 at 3:08 pm to
Bowman should have an asterisk.
Posted by OU Guy
Member since Feb 2022
33802 posts
Posted on 8/13/26 at 3:36 pm to
He also took out his own teammates and cost them points too.
Posted by Cliff Booth
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Posted on 8/13/26 at 11:48 pm to
Larson won his prelim night and the pole. Kahne on row 2. Day snuck in the top 16.

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Posted by MikeHoncho47
Member since Aug 2016
2113 posts
Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:25 am to
Gragson returning to front row 4 next year. So uninspiring.
Posted by XenScott
Pensacola
Member since Oct 2016
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Posted on 8/14/26 at 11:59 am to
quote:

Gragson returning to front row 4 next year. So uninspiring.


I really don't get Gragson. Does he have money behind him?
Posted by MikeHoncho47
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 8/14/26 at 12:05 pm to
Yep
Posted by OU Guy
Member since Feb 2022
33802 posts
Posted on 8/14/26 at 12:07 pm to
Larson is hoping for Knoxville rainout Sat night so he can actually race it Sun

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