My NASCAR Playoff Bracket | 2022 Edition

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  • @InfiniteCS
    @InfiniteCS Рік тому +85

    I just don't see drivers intentionally taking Chastain out unless they're also already out, feels like too big of a risk to have Chastain looking for revenge in the playoff

    • @kennethpereyda5707
      @kennethpereyda5707 Рік тому +7

      or if Denny wrecks other cars besides the one He's after- which he already has

    • @jeffhardin657
      @jeffhardin657 Рік тому +1

      Beware the watermelon Man.. 🍉☠️☠️☠️💥🔥🤯 LMAO

    • @jeffhardin657
      @jeffhardin657 Рік тому

      I don't know what you been smoking but I want some.. LMAO you did pretty good to you pick Tyler Reddick to win it all dude.. either you drink too much or you need another shot or two you do the math lol enjoy your show just picking on you buddy.. good work

  • @DennyDeliversYT
    @DennyDeliversYT Рік тому +252

    imagine if Martin Truex Jr out of nowhere pulls a Tony Stewart 2011 and started winning all of these upcoming playoff races… 💀

    • @pat02537
      @pat02537 Рік тому +33

      That would be a Tony Stewart 2006

    • @BenMyattt
      @BenMyattt Рік тому +7

      Yeah that’d be Harvick because he actually has a shot at the championship. Truex does not.

    • @kylebuschandbostonfantilldead
      @kylebuschandbostonfantilldead Рік тому +1

      Ya imagine

    • @Landmasters
      @Landmasters Рік тому

      GO AHEAD. MAKE MY DAY

    • @jeffyoder8105
      @jeffyoder8105 Рік тому +1

      Hey Denny D this is Jeff Yoder the ol'broke down scooter tramp, exbiker, Vietnam 🇻🇳 Era veteran and I'm going to agree 👍 with your theory about Truex Jr so long as he and his team can stay away from the silly mistakes that have cost them during this season

  • @chukowiley3823
    @chukowiley3823 Рік тому +137

    Watch Ryan Blaney pull a Hemric, make it to Phoenix and win the championship as his only win of the year

    • @SchwebRN
      @SchwebRN Рік тому +4

      I wouldn’t be suprised. Anyone can win at this point

    • @kylebuschandbostonfantilldead
      @kylebuschandbostonfantilldead Рік тому +5

      Hmm I would love that

    • @kkmdew09
      @kkmdew09 Рік тому +6

      I honestly do think he is the dark horse in these playoffs. Only one without a win and it has already been controversial about "win and your in" with Truex Jr being so high in points and missing the playoffs, what if Blaney adds more fuel to that fire by winning the championship...
      Without winning a race?
      If I'm not mistaken there was a year in the late 2000's or early 2010's where Ryan Neman made the playoffs, and ran in the top 5 or top 10 the whole playoffs, and was mathematically within a shot of winning the championship with 1 or 2 races left and having no wins.
      What if Blaney is consistent enough to make it to the championship 4, and finishes 2nd at Phoenix to someone eliminated already and we say "wow they would've won if they were still in" and he ends up winning the championship, with no wins. THAT WOULD BE SOMETHING.

    • @jaierrescott8886
      @jaierrescott8886 Рік тому +2

      You mean a Matt Crafton

    • @kevinlittrell3407
      @kevinlittrell3407 Рік тому +1

      @@kkmdew09 I think that year was 2014 right?

  • @DjwDutch55
    @DjwDutch55 Рік тому +19

    Last time you picked Bowman to be eliminated in the round of 16, 2 years ago after another inconsistent summer following an early win, he turned it on in the playoffs and nearly made the championship 4, ended up finishing 6th in the season standings.

  • @GhostTransit
    @GhostTransit Рік тому +29

    I'm happy someone finally ranked Suarez where he should be. I see him making round of 8 but I could see him making the round of 4. Remember going into the 2016 post season nobody though Suarez would win. I don't see him getting in but if he did it wouldn't surprise me to much

    • @BenMyattt
      @BenMyattt Рік тому +5

      No chance imo. I got Suarez out in first or second round.

    • @irlydothis_p
      @irlydothis_p Рік тому +2

      No chance he makes it past the round of 12

    • @ballerbeast8283
      @ballerbeast8283 Рік тому +3

      @@irlydothis_p he’s been strong at all 3 tracks in the past
      Led at dega earlier this year before a bad stop put him the back
      Good road course racer
      And 5th in the all star on more worn tires than the Penske

    • @salbiasillo9985
      @salbiasillo9985 Рік тому

      While Suarez has shown speed and I could see him making it to 2nd round I don’t have him past round 1. Love Suarez tho and even though I have a $10 bet riding on this would be happy to see him advance

    • @Landmasters
      @Landmasters Рік тому

      I don't see him making it out of the 2nd round due to the Charlotte Roval. His average there is worse than 23rd place and best finish was 13th which tells me he'll be unlikely to collect stage points to buffer the mediocre finish

  • @shelovescesarr
    @shelovescesarr Рік тому +14

    Bold, I like it. the problem with Reddick is, he has not won at an oval yet. that's my main concern, I haven't seen much consistency from Reddick on ovals.

  • @MikeyWalnuts
    @MikeyWalnuts Рік тому +18

    Everyone would love if Suarez got into the championship 4. He's our favorite underdog after all if he makes it past the round of 16 and round of 12, I hope to see him in victory lane one more time this season!

  • @massgeographer
    @massgeographer Рік тому +53

    Bowman hasn’t shown much good speed but he’s also had some pretty bad luck. Although, he’s shown good speed at Darlington and Kansas. I think Bowman is a sleeper pick

    • @jeffyoder8105
      @jeffyoder8105 Рік тому +2

      Hey MassGeo I agree with your theory about Bowman being a sleeper pick that could surprise a lot of people who are counting him as non contender

    • @massgeographer
      @massgeographer Рік тому

      @NascarGamer5332 Account very very true

    • @Caymic
      @Caymic Рік тому

      As a Byron fan I agree. Both Bowman and Byron have had terrible luck.

  • @scotttheoreo9217
    @scotttheoreo9217 Рік тому +22

    Even the first round isn't free for anyone. Dillon could make a wave. Bowman and Suarez have shown speed. Briscoe could heat up at a moments notice. It's really tough to predict.

    • @Jest_Fishing
      @Jest_Fishing Рік тому +1

      I think that RC is going to do everything he can to make that 3 car do as well if not better than the 8 in the playoffs. Unfortunately for him the talent is not behind the wheel of the 3. The 3 makes it to round of 12 because of the resources that will be put into it. The no talent behind the wheel will make sure it doesn’t get any further than that.

    • @nrbmemes2414
      @nrbmemes2414 Рік тому

      @@Jest_Fishing dillon has the same average finish as reddick with 1 more DNF then reddick

    • @smunger69
      @smunger69 Рік тому

      @@nrbmemes2414 they’re just hating because he’s a “silver spoon kid”, that’s all

  • @andrewliner1857
    @andrewliner1857 Рік тому +9

    Don't forget that Blaney and Elliott had arguably the 2 best cars at Phoenix in the spring before they had bad luck hit. The finish doesn't always tell the whole story.

    • @joshuapittman4663
      @joshuapittman4663 Рік тому

      Larson also had one of the fastest cars before he lost an engine…

  • @parker838
    @parker838 Рік тому +15

    My bracket.
    Round of 16:
    Briscoe, Cindric, Suarez, Dillon.
    Round of 12:
    Bowman, Chastain, Bell, Kyle Busch
    Round of 8:
    Byron, Hamlin, Blaney, Harvick
    Champ 4:
    Elliott, Larson, Logano, Reddick
    Champ: Elliott

  • @briangriffinfamilyguyfan81
    @briangriffinfamilyguyfan81 Рік тому +13

    2 Eric Estepp videos in 1 day
    I love it

  • @WindRider1
    @WindRider1 Рік тому +22

    Eric? If someone wrecks Ross out of the playoffs, what do you think Ross will do the rest of the year? The ones who end Chastain's playoffs will have a target the size of Talladega on their backs.

    • @andred7415
      @andred7415 Рік тому

      No hes acknowledged he has it coming and deserves it

    • @THE_RYANN
      @THE_RYANN Рік тому +1

      @@andred7415 sure, but that doesn't mean there won't be payback if he can't make it to the next round because of it

    • @andred7415
      @andred7415 Рік тому

      @@THE_RYANN I'd be surprised if he wasn't taken out multiple times by different guys

    • @94nolo
      @94nolo Рік тому

      Mutually assured destruction.

    • @WindRider1
      @WindRider1 Рік тому

      @@THE_RYANN I'm not saying he won't be raced hard, because he will be. I'm saying nobody is going to wreck him on purpose to end his playoff run. NASCAR will penalize anyone who does something stupid on purpose. I'm saying if they did end his playoffs, he will go after them with avengance. I think it will be clean races in the playoffs just like Darlington was. Denny said he would have had to hit him to pass him.

  • @nickphillips4398
    @nickphillips4398 Рік тому +32

    I’m gonna say Kyle Busch gets it done this year. Championship #3
    Pretty sure he’s got a deal for 2023 set, just waiting to tell us. 2015 and 2019 were rough years for him. He shines under pressure. He’s struggled this year but maybe he comes alive like Harvick

    • @tankerboysabot
      @tankerboysabot Рік тому +2

      KB is only good when he has tons of practice. As soon as covid hit and they took away the amount of on track practice he plummeted.

    • @kernal5183
      @kernal5183 Рік тому +1

      @@tankerboysabot y’all forget how dominant Busch was before Sonoma

    • @tankerboysabot
      @tankerboysabot Рік тому

      @@kernal5183 yeah, before.

    • @kennybtow
      @kennybtow Рік тому

      Ya gotta be realistic. So sorry Kyle, see ya next year.

    • @kernal5183
      @kernal5183 Рік тому

      @@kennybtow imma come back to this in November lmao

  • @ethanwatson1683
    @ethanwatson1683 Рік тому +16

    Finally! The GROOVY “Playoff” Bracket is BACK!

  • @ssjackson9349
    @ssjackson9349 Рік тому +5

    I hope you’re right, Reddick is my guy! I went to my first race this year at Road America, and watched the #8 get his first win. I hope he wins the Championship and then races for 23XI in the #45 next year.

  • @DrAkuIa1
    @DrAkuIa1 Рік тому +7

    If Cindric gets through the first round he’s great at Superspeedways (dega) and road courses (roval) so he could make it to the final 8.

  • @southeastcupseries
    @southeastcupseries Рік тому +37

    I feel like Austin Cindric can surprise us and make to the round of 8 due to the tracks in the second round like Dega and the Roval

    • @MrTaco6
      @MrTaco6 Рік тому +6

      round of 16 is going to be brutal first. he's low in points and darlington Kansas and bristol are all rookie killers to varying degree. I agree that he's posed good through the round of 12 for dega and the roval but it's going to be hard getting there

    • @melanneydaw3572
      @melanneydaw3572 Рік тому

      Nope he did not make the round of 8 but he did make the round of 12 . .

  • @solowingmobius3873
    @solowingmobius3873 Рік тому +2

    Bold predictions, Eric, and interesting ones too. The main thing to always keep in mind about this year's playoffs is that this grid could shift at the drop of a dime at any race. That's how close most of the field is in points. Elliott isn't truly safe either, even with his 4 wins and regular season title, as just one crash could put his playoffs in dire straits. One crash, and someone's playoffs could be over.
    I'm gonna spare everyone a wall of text, and go straight to my Championship 4. I have the most confidence in Elliott, Larson, Logano, and Chastain making the final race. Chastain's spot could easily go to Reddick, so we'll have to see, but I'm sure it'll be one of those two. But whoever wants to shoot for the title will have to get past Elliott. I'm finding it very hard to bet against him, as he's been the most consistent out of everyone in the playoff grid. 4 wins, regular season title, and 40 playoff points is such a huge buffer compared to everyone else. I honestly think Chase will get his second championship this year, and make it three Hendrick titles in a row.
    But, the playoffs are just starting, so we shall see what happens. I don't expect to be completely right in my predictions, but that's what will make watching all of this so exciting.

  • @bowman_fan2560
    @bowman_fan2560 Рік тому +13

    It’s a good thing the chase hasn’t started yet!! Last year Alex was supposed to be out the first round and went to the next round!! Go get ‘em
    GoAlex48!!!!!

  • @taggg-kj3lb
    @taggg-kj3lb Рік тому +3

    My predictions:
    Round of 16 Eliminations:
    Austin Dillon, Alex Bowman, William Byron, and Austin Cindric
    Round of 12 Eliminations:
    Chase Briscoe, Daniel Suarez, Kevin Harvick, and Kyle Busch.
    Round of 8 Eliminations:
    Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, and Joey Logano
    Championship 4:
    Kyle Larson
    Chase Elliott
    Denny Hamlin
    Tyler Reddick
    Champion:
    Kyle Larson
    I am a Kyle Larson fan so very bias but I feel like I can’t root against him. Also, I feel like I should put Logano in the championship 4 instead of Hamlin but I just don’t know why I have a feeling that Denny will make it instead.

  • @pieOutlawracing
    @pieOutlawracing Рік тому +3

    I have Cindric making it to the round of 8, but I could see him making it to the final 4 honestly the dude has just been super consistent and only seems to be getting better the more they run this car.

  • @dripduck9393
    @dripduck9393 Рік тому +8

    My bracket:
    16: Dillon Suarez Bowman Byron
    12: Briscoe Cindric Reddick Busch
    8: Chastain Bell Larson Hamlin
    4: Harvick Chase Logano Blaney
    Champ Pick: Harvick

  • @thomaskelly2466
    @thomaskelly2466 Рік тому +20

    Suárez deserves more respect than what he gets, glad to know I am not the only one to think that way.

  • @inFenity
    @inFenity Рік тому +3

    Every single person saying Bowman falls out in the R16 is crazy. I bet he makes T8.

  • @zyx777zyx
    @zyx777zyx Рік тому +1

    Round of 16...
    Suarez, Bowman, Briscoe, Dillon
    Round of 12...
    Reddick, Byron, Busch, Hamlin
    Round of 8...
    Larson, Chastain, Harvick, Cindric
    Round of 4...
    Logano, Elliott, Bell, Blaney
    (Logano the Champion... 22 in 22)

  • @HardKnocks101
    @HardKnocks101 Рік тому +4

    Erik you had me til the very end. You are off the deep end my friend. The 8 ain’t going all the way….not yet anyhow. Wishful thinking in your part.

    • @crw3673
      @crw3673 Рік тому

      Exactly! Eric had me until the final pick. I'm thinking Elliott for the championship.

  • @CBF65
    @CBF65 Рік тому +4

    My hope is that Truex wins 3-4 races in the playoffs. Tony Stewart did it in 2006 and got the format changed, so maybe Truex doing it could get the system eliminated completely.

    • @Landmasters
      @Landmasters Рік тому

      Not gonna happen...but boy I am a spiteful person and would love to watch NASCAR squirm trying to justify why the 4th place driver shouldn't be in the playoffs

  • @dylanmartinez9751
    @dylanmartinez9751 Рік тому +3

    I’m a huge Suarez fan and I picked him to be out after the round of twelve so seeing you put him in the round of eight was a huge surprise. I would love for him to make the round of eight but I just don’t see it

  • @miketakeflight7870
    @miketakeflight7870 Рік тому +4

    Idc how bad the 24 team had been for like 4 months he performs best when everybody counts him out please continue doing it

    • @parkerwalsh3340
      @parkerwalsh3340 Рік тому +1

      I’m a Byron fan but yeah. Bristol 2021 was a good example. I think he’s gonna get this going.

    • @allenmike21
      @allenmike21 Рік тому +1

      Right same! He wins in anything he drives ... he has 2 wins so maybe they are trying new things , and once playoffs starts its back to the original strategy... go byron! Prove them wrong

    • @a-ski20
      @a-ski20 Рік тому +1

      I like Byron but am not a true Byron “fan”.. so I am unbiased. I agree though! I think he has a great first round and carries that momentum all the way through to the final 4 joining Chase as the second Hendrick car in the championship race.

    • @parkerwalsh3340
      @parkerwalsh3340 Рік тому

      @@allenmike21 he won the slinger nationals a bit ago, the dude can drive.

  • @burniebreakdown
    @burniebreakdown Рік тому

    I think people are sleeping on Cindric. He has gotten better as the year has gone one and if he makes the round of 12 he has a fantastic shot of making the round of 8. He ran well at Texas at the all star race, is great a road courses, and has been really solid at the plate tracks this year.

  • @SonicGamerBoi_YT
    @SonicGamerBoi_YT Рік тому +8

    honestly im a hendrick fan and i agree with you why byron and bowman aren't making the round of 12 the last time i've seen bowman do good was vegas and he won that race plus for byron yeah not having 1 top 10 in the last 18 races horrible by hendrick standards but sure he does have 2 wins but still i don't think he'll make it

    • @parkerwalsh3340
      @parkerwalsh3340 Рік тому +1

      Byron has had speed but just can’t put the finishes together. Indy rc he was top 5 till he got spun and he’s had good speed in most of the races. I think he might make it round of 12

    • @HendrickNation9
      @HendrickNation9 Рік тому +1

      I think Byron can make the Round of 12, but Bowman missing it is very likely.
      *Me crying in third favorite driver*

    • @SonicGamerBoi_YT
      @SonicGamerBoi_YT Рік тому

      @@HendrickNation9 i feel your pain chase is my fav driver bowman is my 2nd driver

    • @LavaDilly
      @LavaDilly Рік тому

      @@SonicGamerBoi_YT I'm just gonna put this out here out of the last 12 races I can see 7 or 8 where Bowman couldnt help what happened and just had shit luck/ Ives made a shit pit call. The rest I can admit Bowman probably made a mistake or two. Daytona and Atlanta arguably had the best car, blew a tire at Atlanta after coming from the back like 3 times and Daytona this last week led laps until briscoe darted up in front and was loose causing a big one. Sonoma kyle Busch ran out of talent and spun out making Bowman dodge to miss him costing him a possible top 5. Nashville was gonna suck it was just worse getting spun by lajoie then blowing a tire and the dvp clock being a stupid policy, Indy road course bad pit calls and harvick being aggressive and desperate t
      Wrecked us. Watkins Glen stayed out on rain tires too long which caused us speed being stuck in the back. New Hampshire caught in a wreck.

    • @LavaDilly
      @LavaDilly Рік тому +1

      @@SonicGamerBoi_YT I could state more but I already feel bad for typing so much so I'll just leave it off saying this, bowman and Byron as well, have had speed the issue is either bad luck, bad pit calls or just the general bad decision on track with bad speed.

  • @mariogarciaflores9662
    @mariogarciaflores9662 Рік тому +1

    My bracket.
    Round of 16:
    Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Austin Dillon and Daniel Suárez.
    Round of 12:
    Christopher Bell, Alex Bowman, Austin Cindric and Tyler Reddick.
    Round of 8:
    Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch,
    Chase Elliott and Joey Logano
    Round of 4:
    Ross Chastain, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin
    Champion:
    Kyle Larson
    In other words and almost on the flip side at the same time, the playoff can be an unpredictable thing. Nobody is guaranteed at all.

  • @jimmyPOUFAJones
    @jimmyPOUFAJones Рік тому +1

    Wow! That is WAY out there........

  • @adolfopascale
    @adolfopascale Рік тому +1

    My final 4, Elliott, Larson, Hamlin and Busch, Busch has motivation, Elliott and Larson consistence and Hamlin is Hamlin.

  • @AT_History
    @AT_History Рік тому +1

    Bracket
    RO16: Dillon, Briscoe, Byron, Suarez
    RO12: Busch, Cindric, Hamlin, Bowman
    RO8: Larson, Chastain, Reddick, Harvick
    Final 4: Blaney Logano, Elliot, Bell
    Champion: Logano

  • @kadinsmith5182
    @kadinsmith5182 Рік тому

    Eric jinxed Chase by saying hes one rave away from being on the chopping block. And then the fact that Bowman and Byron ran very well at Darlington. BTW, love the gut pick of Reddick.

  • @whosjozikolnik
    @whosjozikolnik Рік тому +3

    idk I feel like Eric is gonna regret these picks xD

  • @yoboihuffy3424
    @yoboihuffy3424 Рік тому

    Late night shower thoughts has to the best reason I've ever heard for picking people to win

  • @gustavosorto1733
    @gustavosorto1733 Рік тому +1

    I got Tyler Reddick doing the unthinkable & pulling this off

  • @timpowell1429
    @timpowell1429 Рік тому +1

    Mine:
    Round of 16: Darlington, Kansas, Bristol
    1. Chase Elliott
    2. Joey Logano
    3. Ross Chastain
    4. Kyle Larson
    5. William Byron
    6. Denny Hamlin
    7. Ryan Blaney
    8. Tyler Reddick
    9. Kevin Harvick
    10. Christopher Bell
    11. Kyle Busch
    12. Chase Briscoe (E)
    13. Daniel Suárez (E)
    14. Austin Cindric (E)
    15. Alex Bowman
    16. Austin Dillon (E)
    Round of 12: Texas, Talladega, Roval
    1. Chase Elliott
    2. Joey Logano
    3. Ross Chastain
    4. Kyle Larson
    5. William Byron (E)
    6. Denny Hamlin
    7. Ryan Blaney
    8. Tyler Reddick
    9. Kevin Harvick (E)
    10. Christopher Bell (E)
    11. Kyle Busch
    12. Alex Bowman (E)
    Round of 8: Las Vegas, Miami, Martinsville
    1. Chase Elliott
    2. Joey Logano
    3. Ross Chastain (E)
    4. Kyle Larson
    5. Denny Hamlin (E)
    6. Ryan Blaney
    7. Tyler Reddick (E)
    8. Kyle Busch (E)
    Championship 4:
    1. Chase Elliott (3rd)
    2. Joey Logano (2nd)
    3. Kyle Larson (4th)
    4. Ryan Blaney (1st)
    2022 NASCAR Cup Series Champion:
    Ryan Blaney

  • @tannermattey
    @tannermattey Рік тому +7

    16: Bowman, Briscoe, Cindric, Dillon
    12: Busch, Byron, Blaney, Suarez
    8: Harvick, Bell, Chastain, Logano
    4: Elliott, Hamlin, Larson, Reddick
    Champion: Elliott (maybe)

    • @irlydothis_p
      @irlydothis_p Рік тому

      Blaney is not missing the round of 8

  • @yaboiswoosh
    @yaboiswoosh Рік тому

    As a Kyle Busch fan, I think he can do better than most people think. I think it just comes down to can get avoid wrecks, not letting others mistakes ruin his day, and keeping his head.

  • @mikeschram553
    @mikeschram553 Рік тому +1

    Good analysis, well thought out. I think Hamlin goes further, but I agree with your overall pic for Reddick! He's got his stuff together!

  • @citizenoftheyearCC
    @citizenoftheyearCC Рік тому +3

    Tyler Reddick has about as good chance of winning the championship as he does getting eliminated in the 1st round.

    • @tboy3457
      @tboy3457 Рік тому

      100%

    • @kg0173
      @kg0173 Рік тому

      That is for everybody, actually. Its going to be crazy. I don't think Elliott has any advantage if he thinks he has he will take a bite.

  • @theetravismiller6183
    @theetravismiller6183 Рік тому

    Love the respect for suarez 👏🏻 🙌

  • @alissonrodrigo9167
    @alissonrodrigo9167 Рік тому

    Wow, some bold predictions my man, I liked it

  • @henrygrootenify
    @henrygrootenify Рік тому +1

    Eric, i got a question, can you from begining of next season do more Xfinity series & Truck series content with race reviews & that kinda stuff i'm a nascar fan from europe and i can't most of them races because of broadcasting deals and the times!

  • @hypgar8678
    @hypgar8678 Рік тому

    "But boy I have seen no indication that they are even remotely close to being Championship contenders."
    Bowman and Byron: *So I took that personally*

  • @Charlesphilip
    @Charlesphilip Рік тому +1

    Got here right as i got a notifiction

  • @timechanger9162
    @timechanger9162 Рік тому +1

    I think you also forgot that if that one caution doesn’t come out, chase wins that race cause of his long run car. That caution came out as he was on the 14s bumper. He then put, I believe he lost spots but was so tight and bad short run he pushed it too far and spun himself. Which he then got back to 11th. So if they maybe loosen that car? Who knows

  • @PunGodFromOhio
    @PunGodFromOhio Рік тому +1

    I also like Reddick's chances to at least make it to the final 4 because of the Roval (Reddick was second last year) and Homestead (Reddicks best statistical oval)

  • @TheCwwl
    @TheCwwl Рік тому

    insert ngl they had us in the first half meme here

  • @larrysnellings7992
    @larrysnellings7992 Рік тому

    After much statistical analysis, here are my predictions:
    Eliminations
    Round of 16:
    Ross Chastain, Christopher Bell, Daniel Suarez, and Kyle Larson.
    Round of 12:
    Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, and Austin Cindric
    Round of 8:
    Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, and Kevin Harvick
    Championship 4:
    William Byron, Austin Dillon, Chase Briscoe, and Alex Bowman
    Champion:
    Austin Dillon, your 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Champion

  • @pledgerpowell2599
    @pledgerpowell2599 Рік тому

    Hendrick fan but I watched Tony Stewart chase Carl Edwards down in 2011. Harvick's resurgence reminds me of that year.

  • @richardhogenson594
    @richardhogenson594 Рік тому +1

    Elliott, Larson, Bell, Blaney

  • @48nascarfan
    @48nascarfan Рік тому +1

    Love your videos Eric keep up the grind

  • @mlcsracingnetwork
    @mlcsracingnetwork Рік тому +4

    My Predictions, some are a bit bold
    Round of 16:
    Dillon, Cindric, Suarez, and Briscoe
    Round of 12:
    Bell, Bowman, Busch, and Harvick
    Round of 8:
    Hamlin, Logano, Chastain, and Blaney
    Championship 4:
    Elliott, Larson, Byron, and Reddick That looks biased but they are not
    The Champion:
    Reddick

    • @parkerwalsh3340
      @parkerwalsh3340 Рік тому +1

      I think people are sleeping on Byron. He has had speed at the tracks here in the playoffs and I think he’s gonna run well.

    • @bowman_fan2560
      @bowman_fan2560 Рік тому

      Everything looked good except the champion pick, it will be a hendrick driver!!

  • @tjthejetus2843
    @tjthejetus2843 Рік тому

    Wasn’t expecting that one

  • @twisterduck1944
    @twisterduck1944 Рік тому +4

    I think this will be the last year we see this exact same playoff format. I don’t think NASCAR will make any huge changes but I can see them doing like the top 10-14 in points are guaranteed a playoff spot while the rest are “wildcards”. Feel like that would be a good balance.

  • @owly4126
    @owly4126 Рік тому +2

    I want what this man is smoking

  • @matth3whunt3r48
    @matth3whunt3r48 Рік тому

    22 in 22
    Let's go Joey!

  • @a-ski20
    @a-ski20 Рік тому

    My Picks/eliminations are..
    Round of 16
    Dillon, Briscoe, Logano, Busch
    Round of 12
    Cindric, Hamlin, Harvick, Bowman
    Round of 8
    Suarez, Chastain, Reddick, Larson
    Final 4
    Elliott
    Bell
    Byron
    Blaney
    I think Blaney will win at least one race to help get him there. But falls behind at Phoenix leaving a 3 way battle between Chase and the other two young guns who I think will heat up through the playoffs. I’ll take Bell nabbing his first championship but would enjoy seeing any of those 4 pull it off.

  • @CyanTheStrategist
    @CyanTheStrategist Рік тому +2

    I bet Christopher Bell or Ross Chastain is gonna make the championship 4

  • @naparacingfan9275
    @naparacingfan9275 Рік тому

    Round of 16 Eliminated: Chase Briscoe, Alex Bowman, William Byron, Kyle Busch
    Round of 12 Eliminated: Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon, Kevin Harvick, Daniel Suarez
    Round of 8 Eliminated: Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain
    Championship 4: Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney
    *very similar to Eric's
    Champion: Chase Elliott

  • @wplyler43
    @wplyler43 Рік тому +1

    Same championship 4 as you except I have Harvick instead of Larson. I think it’s Logano’s year though #22in22

  • @xander_jeffrey
    @xander_jeffrey Рік тому

    My predictions are this:
    Round 1 Elimination: #2 Cindric, #3 Dillon, #14 Briscoe, #99 Suarez
    Round 2 Elimination: #1 Chastain, #18 Ky. Busch, #20 Bell, #48 Bowman
    Round 3 Elimination: #4 Harvick, #8 Reddick, #12 Blaney, #24 Byron
    Championship 4: #5 Larson, #9 Elliott, #11 Hamlin, #22 Logano
    Champion: #22 Logano

  • @MrMatthias
    @MrMatthias Рік тому

    Reddick is a bold pick, but I could see it happening! I for one would love to see it!
    I went with the "boring" play and picked Chase Elliott.

  • @fearandloathingmedia2051
    @fearandloathingmedia2051 Рік тому +1

    Final 4:
    Hamlin
    Bell
    Busch
    Chastain

  • @0o4t97
    @0o4t97 Рік тому +1

    First cool video ive been waiting all day for this video

  • @SomethingUnprofessional69
    @SomethingUnprofessional69 Рік тому

    Boy i can't wait for this reaction

  • @DeGroatcollision
    @DeGroatcollision Рік тому +2

    Blaney's time to shine !

  • @BryanHarmony17
    @BryanHarmony17 Рік тому +1

    Sorry Eric, 22 in 22 🤘😎🏁

  • @teajaydesigns
    @teajaydesigns Рік тому

    I love the boldness you always have. Knowing your luck with the nwp picks, this is going to happen. Personally I don't think Larson makes it past the round of 8, the only wins he has this year, he had to door slam his team mate to win. I think Hamlin makes it in over Larson.

  • @orb8176
    @orb8176 Рік тому +1

    Picking Tyler Reddick to win a championship and he hasn't even won on a oval? 🤣

  • @glennpark5704
    @glennpark5704 Рік тому

    My picks for the Championship 4 race are Chase Elliott,Kyle Larson,Kevin Harvick;& Joey.Lagono.With Chase Elliott as the 2022 Champion 🏆

  • @jeremyeckl3068
    @jeremyeckl3068 Рік тому +2

    Everyone sleeping on William Byron, he has people where he wants them. Low expectations he is gonna win a race in the first round

  • @charlespetersonjr1994
    @charlespetersonjr1994 Рік тому +1

    I'm terrible with picking drivers in a bracket so I'll just cut to the Chase, Final 4: Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, Kyle Larson, & Joey Logano

    • @parkerwalsh3340
      @parkerwalsh3340 Рік тому

      I agree with this but swap logano with reddick

  • @WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35
    @WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35 Рік тому

    My final 4 is Chase Elliot, Harvick, Logano and my surprise pick Suarez

  • @Indizzinator
    @Indizzinator Рік тому +1

    I’m a Busch fan so I want him to win it but honestly think reddick will win it all since homestead and roval are coming up and other good tracks

  • @Fulcrum-sf5zb
    @Fulcrum-sf5zb Рік тому

    NASCAR’s Hendrick bias always helps them to the championship.

  • @cowlover24
    @cowlover24 Рік тому

    As a Byron fan I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't advance but I also wouldn't be surprised if he makes it to the round of 8. Who even knows at this point

  • @Celtics17
    @Celtics17 Рік тому

    Round 16 out
    Briscoe
    Cindric
    Bowman
    Dillon
    Round 12 out
    Byron
    Hamlin
    Suarez
    Blaney
    Round 8 out
    Bell
    Harvick
    Busch
    Chastain
    Championship 4
    Elliot
    Logano
    Larson
    Reddick
    Champ
    Reddick

  • @tylerferengul6149
    @tylerferengul6149 Рік тому

    Let’s go Eric we have the exact same 4 out in the Round of 16! And mannn I almost picked Reddick to win the title, I have him coming 2nd to Ross Chastain😳

  • @toetap1122
    @toetap1122 Рік тому

    Since byrons win at Martinsville he got taken out by logano, was running top 5 and the 600 before the big crash, blew a tire while leading at Kansas, was running top 5 before a mechanical failure at Nashville, was top 3 all day at Indy road course so I think his speed is there and he will have luck turned around

  • @daphantom7147
    @daphantom7147 Рік тому +1

    Bowman is a big time sleeper

  • @ba97racing
    @ba97racing Рік тому

    As a Denny fan I'll make my argument here for why you are wrong, and I really don't care who it annoys.
    Kansas - 4th
    All-Star - 2nd
    600 - 1st
    Gateway - 34th (wrecked by Chastain while running top 5*)
    Sonoma - 31st (JGR Road course woes)
    Nashville - 6th
    Road America - 17th (JGR road course woes)
    Atlanta2 - 25th (wrecked by Chastain while running top 5 with less than 20 to go*)
    Loudon - 6th
    Pocono - 35th (DQd win)
    Indy RC - 14th (JGR road course woes)
    Michigan - 3rd
    Richmond2 - 4th
    Watkins Glen - 20th road course yada yada
    Daytona2 - 25th (rain wreck while leading after making epic moves to take the lead with basically no help)
    Outside of the road course performance, EVERY poor finish Denny has had since Kansas at least, has been bad luck of some sort. They have just as much speed every week as Chase Elliott. It gets cleaned up and he's Champ 4 easy.

  • @diceguy10
    @diceguy10 Рік тому +1

    We have the same predictions except I have Elliott winning the championship and swap Suarez and Chastain.

  • @David_Bell3939
    @David_Bell3939 Рік тому +1

    Gotta watch this video again at the end of the season! Let's Go #20! Tyler? Nah!!

  • @Tony-re1fp
    @Tony-re1fp Рік тому

    I'm on board with your picks. I'm a Reddick fan, so I hope you're right.

  • @brycestehlik7266
    @brycestehlik7266 Рік тому

    Hamlin out on the round of 12 you're crazy

  • @F_ad_eAway
    @F_ad_eAway Рік тому +3

    I agree with the round of 12 being a great payback round in Ross but I don’t think it fazes Ross I think he makes the round of 8
    My round of 4: All Chevy party Chase, Larson, Reddick, and Chastain

    • @rscamarolover
      @rscamarolover Рік тому

      As a chevy driver and fan of chevy drivers I would be very happy with that. Go Chase #9

  • @littleleaguewiffleball3941
    @littleleaguewiffleball3941 Рік тому

    Saw him today at darlington did pretty well

  • @kingsin81
    @kingsin81 Рік тому

    8 fastest guys to me are, Elliot, Larson, Hamlin, Busch, Logano, Blaney, Chastain, Reddick - would be my top 8- Top 4 to me would be Elliot, Larson ,Hamlin, Logano

  • @BDC_BRZY
    @BDC_BRZY Рік тому +1

    I believe Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick are tied in wins. Who do y’all think will take the lead in the win stats?

    • @agenth47
      @agenth47 Рік тому +2

      I think kb will have a breakthrough soon, especially with the upcoming playoff races coming

  • @teampenskefan3741
    @teampenskefan3741 Рік тому

    I’ve been waiting for this lets goooo

  • @bobby-ov9qn
    @bobby-ov9qn Рік тому +2

    Congratulations in advance Larson for another Championship. That said, I'll just sit back and watch it happen.

  • @matthewmauran9453
    @matthewmauran9453 Рік тому

    CHAMPIONSHIP 4 1. Larson 2. Elliott 3. Logano 4.Hamlin

  • @nickjimbo3195
    @nickjimbo3195 Рік тому

    This was probably the first time his playoff bracket was a hit or miss

  • @scout222
    @scout222 Рік тому +4

    Nice predictions here are mine,
    Round of 16:
    Austin Cindric
    Chase Briscoe
    Alex Bowman
    Austin Dillon
    If Cindric can survive round 1 I honestly think he could go to the Round of 8 but I just barely think he’ll miss out on the next round. Briscoe has shown speed but is too inconsistent and the other 2 guys just aren’t as good as everyone else.
    Round of 12:
    Kevin Harvick
    Kyle Busch
    William Byron
    Daniel Suarez
    Byron would have to win Dega to move on, Kyle Busch hasn’t shown that much speed this year and I think he’s more focused on next season, and Harvick I think will only get knocked out because Reddick is great on RCs and he has bad luck on superspeedways.
    Round of 8:
    Blaney
    Hamlin
    Reddick
    Chastain
    This is more of who I don’t have winning since I think Bell will win Vegas, Larson at Home-Stead and Logano at Martinsville while Elliott gets in on points. Also 1 more prediction for this round, Hamlin KOs Chastain at some point.
    Championship 4:
    2) Larson
    3) Logano
    4) Bell
    Bell was really slow here in Spring and Toyota isn’t that good on shorter tracks, Logano will put up a fight but it won’t be enough (hopefully I’m wrong) and Elliott will bump Larson out of the way late on his way to wining the championship
    Champion: Elliott