What team or teams would you think of as the best fit to go to Honda in NASCAR?

@DaYapGuy

5 ай бұрын

R.F.K

@iracingdriver9

5 ай бұрын

Andretti

@DaYapGuy

5 ай бұрын

@@iracingdriver9 But... are they in NASCAR ?

@cjfastfoot

5 ай бұрын

I think Spire

@iracingdriver9

5 ай бұрын

​@@DaYapGuydo they have to be

SHR makes the most sense. The change from Chevy to Ford was a win in the short term but a loss long term.

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

Stewart would rather go broke than go foreign, especially after his tirade against Toyota in 2008, and to this day, hasn't budged

@jrracingteam1732

5 ай бұрын

Dodge still has a fuel engine so still a LITTLE chance shr can get them in​@@S.K.R.E.Inc.

@InsaneCelery238

5 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@S.K.R.E.Inc. I mean, its not like just because Honda is based foreign means that literally anything associated with their cup effort 🙄

@willgriffin5647

5 ай бұрын

​@@InsaneCelery238uhhh 2008 is the phone for you. Smoke literally blamed Toyota for him leaving. Now he hates Ford. I think SHR already signed with Chevy, Rick, and Dale.

@runrafarunthebestintheworld

5 ай бұрын

​@@InsaneCelery238Smoke wants Dodge in NASCAR not Honda.

Only left Nissan and Dodge, imagine a epic battle between the biggest 3 brands of 2 countries.

@Noskywyd

5 ай бұрын

Dodge is still in NASCAR

@joshuapboston1999

5 ай бұрын

​@@NoskywydNo. I'm afraid not. They haven't been in since 2013. The only way they'll come back is if we go fully electrical, which I do not seeing as a viable option.

@mrsegagamecube6419

5 ай бұрын

I'd love to see Nissan join Nascar and run the GTR in Cup. If they don't, Subaru running the WRX would be fairly cool.

@spideyfanw1748

5 ай бұрын

@@mrsegagamecube6419 Wouldn’t it make more sense for it to be the Subaru BRZ? To be honest the BRZ would fit perfectly in the Xfinity Series along side the Supra.

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

Subaru is for the rich elitist snobs, which most of the fanbase isn't. They're all domestic-loving, Chase Elliott (90% of them) simping fans. Nissan is more likely to climb aboard with its Pathfinder for Cup and Frontier for Trucks. That is, if Honda isn't making a move and Dodge doesn't pull their head out of their @$$ fast enough

I highly doubt that Trackhouse will

@xavierjuno4572

5 ай бұрын

I mean you never know, those guys are always full of surprises

@TheOfficialRandomGuy

5 ай бұрын

It would fit Trackhouse if they did

@jessedaly7823

5 ай бұрын

@@xavierjuno4572I think they make the most sense actually. They have 4 drivers currently under contract and only 2 charters. By making the switch to Honda they could get two more Charters from NASCAR as mentioned, NASCAR has 4 charters reserved for a new manufacturer. I could also see Kaulig making the switch as well.

@xavierjuno4572

5 ай бұрын

@@jessedaly7823 I guess, depending if Honda actually joins Nascar

@billsmith9737

5 ай бұрын

@@jessedaly7823you have to remember tho svg has huge ties to Chevy .. I’m not saying trackhouse isn’t switching but they will be doing without svg

Differently Stewart Haas Racing start over start fresh...

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

For that, they need to fire Stewart. Guy hates foreign car makers with a passion

@willgriffin5647

5 ай бұрын

Tony would NEVER do that. He left JGR because of Toyota. I'm willling to bet he still wouldn't go to a non American name plate.

@bearmarsh6579

5 ай бұрын

I agree and hopefully he doesn't do that. But we know money talks and Honda has a shit load of it.

@frankdeangelo6327

5 ай бұрын

Stewart Haas that would be a dumb mistake Better stay with Ford screw Honda

Calling it now...watch it be Penske. He has in the past, and still does with his dealer network, have a strong relationship with Honda. We also know he is not afraid to jump ship, moving from Pontiac to Ford, to dodge, back to Ford. Some food for thought 🤔

@John-kx3ng

5 ай бұрын

Good possibility actually

@Jacksracingprojects2

5 ай бұрын

ran honda's factory sportscar team 2018-2020 as well

@dennisgoodnight7383

5 ай бұрын

Not likely. Penske is the top tier at Ford. Having the defending champion and fielding two other championships, they are blue oval's top dog.

@spd-kv6sd

5 ай бұрын

Penske is a Chevy in Indy, not a Honda.

In my opinion, I don’t believe that Trackhouse is going to change manufacturers. Justin Marks said that his relationship with Chevrolet is very important to him and the team.

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

THIS. Also, Pitbull has money, money that Marks needs, and it's in jeopardy if he switches makers

@jrracingteam1732

5 ай бұрын

And trackhouse is a teir 1. I don't see a reason to give that up

@benmorris6831

5 ай бұрын

Never thought Tony would leave GM either. Especially since JGR's move to Toyota necessitated his move to owner driver. But, money makes people do strange things.

@Toddscamry-lk5wr

5 ай бұрын

Money talks

@skippingrhyme4386

5 ай бұрын

True that he would lose Hendrick support as well. and moving to a brand new Man they could be on an island. the only thing that would make sense for Trackhouse would be Toyota IF he did switch because then he would at least be aligned with another powerhouse.

I feel like SHR should go to Honda it can be another helping hand to their rebuild and also I feel like ford doesn’t care about them anymore. Also I think trackhouse going to Honda would be very interesting and would like to see them maybe try something new

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

Stewart hates foreign cars, and he burned the bridge with Chevy, my guess is his time is up. It could be interesting to see Trackhouse go Honda to compete against 23XI and Toyota, but I feel it's unlikely

@slowturtle11fan7

5 ай бұрын

@@S.K.R.E.Inc. I’m honestly thinking the same either he goes to Honda or it might be the end of the line

I've thought for a while that Stewart Haas is probably the best fit, with FRM being a tier 1 ford team now and I've thought SHR could downsize to 2 full time cars

@runrafarunthebestintheworld

5 ай бұрын

Tony doesn't want Honda though he wants Dodge.

@tylerbennett5282

5 ай бұрын

@@runrafarunthebestintheworldIt doesn't matter what Tony wants. Dodge aint coming back to NASCAR

Why not Spire? I think they've shown competitiveness and could be a great team to jump on with a new Manufacturer

@xavierjuno4572

5 ай бұрын

Andretti is also investing in them, which could help build the team some more

@willgriffin5647

5 ай бұрын

I honestly think Spire is going to end up being an extension of HMS. Those companies work hand in hand and Steve Letart is part of Spire. I think Honda takes Trackhouse and Kaulig from Chevy, RWR (he uses Honda in IndyCar) and then they bring Ganassi back as the factory team like Evernham was with Dodge.

SHR most likely

@jessedaly7823

5 ай бұрын

I would agree but I don’t see how at this point. Their contract is up with Ford at the end of the season. Ford already promoted Front Row. Honda, if they do come in can’t do so until 2026. So what would SHR do for 2025? I guess they could possibly work a one year extension out with Ford but they would be getting as much support from Ford next season as Rick Ware currently gets.

My thoughts: SHR- yeah they ain’t sticking with Ford much longer I don’t know if they’ll join Honda Trackhouse- I don’t think so unless they have a massive falling out with Chevy or Honda offers them a really good deal Kaulig- maybe but a part of feels like they should stick with Chevy or go to Toyota RWR- long shot but hey you never know Andretti- that would be awesome but probably wouldn’t happen right away

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

Spot on with Trackhouse, SHR may go Honda but only if Tony Stewart is fired. Guy hates foreign car makers since he raced for them in 2008. Kaulig and Ware are good candidates imo. They can boost Honda's appeal for the smaller teams and put a serious challenge on Toyota and Ford, knowing how many teams they have (only 1 big and 1 small), as long as they don't pull a MWR

@arthurpasseri4590

5 ай бұрын

I'm not sure Andretti would go with Honda. They just bought into a team in the Supercar series and they switched from Chevy to Ford. I think if you see Honda go to NASCAR, SHR will switch and then I think Andretti might go to Ford. Andretti has an interest in one of the Chevy NASCAR teams - I think Spire, so they might switch to Ford.

Everyone is saying not Trackhouse, but I think you're right. They made a HUGE splash when they came on. If there are 4 charters waiting for a new OEM, then 2 charters go to Trackhouse, they bring on SVG and Zane Smith to partner with Suarez and Chastain with Honda, and I see them dominating 2026. I think we'll see rumors until September of 2025 that it'll happen, but they won't announce it until then. I'd be shocked if Honda doesn't submit their body template this year.

The first team to go to Honda would be Penske. He already has a strong alliance with Honda/Acura with his Indy and IMSA teams.

@Mike-jv4rz

5 ай бұрын

It makes sense.....

@spd-kv6sd

5 ай бұрын

Penske is a Chevy in Indy.

@duckrutt

4 ай бұрын

Wayne Taylor/Andretti are racing the Acura's now, Penske Motorsport is running the factory Porsche 963's in IMSA and WEC. That said I don't think Rodger is particularly brand loyal. If Honda would give him a better chance of winning in NASCAR he'd jump.

Spire / Andretti as the big Tier 1, SHR as a Tier 1.5ish (kinda like RCR with chevy, not the top but still good) and then either a JTG or a team stepping up from Xfinity as the Tier 2 team (*cough JRM cough*)

@brinleynicholson4588

5 ай бұрын

Jr is die hard chevy

@jarettehutchens4152

5 ай бұрын

Jr ain't leaving Chevy but I wanna see his team in cup

@inVAINwetrust

5 ай бұрын

Spire & hendrick go hand and hand and hendrick ain’t leaving Chevy and if spire want hendrick backing they won’t break off either

If Honda signed off on a civic type r body for Super GT’s GT500 class then an appearance in NASCAR isn’t out of then question

I don’t see RWR because they have a super tight alliance with RFK now, they’re even in the same building.

SHR, Kauling, & Andretti (or an outside team) make a lot of sense

Trackhouse as THE tier one Honda team is scary for everyone else. Kaulig makes a lot of sense. Stewart-Haas might make sense, but Honda won't be there until at least 2026, so what does SHR do for 2025? It seems unlikely Chevy or Toyota are going to sign them for one season, if they leave Ford. None of those three have teams in all three national series, so is Honda Cup only (Trackhouse) or Cup/Xfinity only (Kaulig/SHR). Does Honda run in Trucks? Wildcard option with the assumption that Honda will not run NASCAR AND IndyCar. Andretti Autosport comes to NASCAR as a NEW four car Honda team using the four "available" charters NASCAR is sitting on.

I think the combination of Trackhouse, Kaulig & Spire as Hondas tier 1 teams would be fire. I mean all the teams already have a connection right now with Trackhouse being in the center.

One thing everyone has to remember is this: A manufacturer has to want you, they have a say and choice in what they want. Just because a team wants to switch manufacturers doesn’t mean that OEM wants you.

@CFox8469

5 ай бұрын

No. No they don't. You can buy what ever body you want for your cars. Now... They can can hold back manufacturer support.

@John-kx3ng

5 ай бұрын

Actually Toyota has made it extremely difficult to buy pieces parts or engines if you are running a small team with no support such as LiveFast , NY Racing or The Money Team for example.

SHR was the one in my mind which would go. But the way you mentioned Trackhouse makes a lot of sense too. The addition of charters would help them expand the team in the way it's obvious they want to. They've got too many drivers for cars and that would be an option to fix the other issue. I had Spire in mind because of the Andretti/Gainbridge links.

@willgriffin5647

5 ай бұрын

I could honestly see Andretti and Cadillac buying Haas F1, switching the Indy team to Chevy, the Imsa teams go to Chevy and Cadillac, and they become the 1.5 tear GM team in NASCAR. I definitely think Chevy will want to keep Spire with them. Trackhouse going to Honda would make them as good or BETTER than HMS, JGR, and Penske. Hell, maybe Penske goes to Honda in nascar and IndyCar. He has a history with Honda, Acura, and has allegiance to one specific car.

@the_ultra_robot6884

5 ай бұрын

​@willgriffin5647 where do you buy your meth from?

I see both SHR and Trackhouse moving. SHR so they can maintain top tier status of a manufacturer given Ford is downgrading them. I see Trackhouse moving so they can utilize the extra Charters they need for their expanded roster

As an Indycar fan in addition to NASCAR, the main way I see Honda joining NASCAR is if the cost to be involved in Indycar remains where it is currently or goes up as that is the main reason why they would leave. Another thing that could cause Honda to leave is if Indycar is unable to attract a third engine provider (that would start in Indycar in 2027 assuming there are brand new technical regulations) by the time 2026 rolls around (when the current contract between Honda & Indycar expires). Apart from the very faint possibility that Porsche/Audi decides to rescind their arrival into F1 in 2027 & switches to Indycar, there is no other manufacturer that is interested in entering Indycar.

I went into this video thinking the trackhouse mention was ridiculous, but you make some good points

Andretti Global makes the most sense since the connections in indycar are there, but i do agree in thinking that trackhouse could jump there, since they are trying to be the innovator in NASCAR, that no other team will be.

Trackhouse, Kaulig & JTG is who i predict. Depending on how many charters Trackhouse picks up that is 5-7 cars

SHR would be a good fit to accelerate their rebuild. Going to ford was a disaster for them so I think a change manufacturer wise is much needed for them.

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

First they need to remove the S in the room. Cause that S represents the guy who hates foreign car makers in NASCAR

I think SHR, Spire, and Kaulig are the most likely to switch. It’s important to consider Xfinity and Trucks too. SHR has a top tier Xfinity team, and Kaulig’s Xfinity team appears to play second fiddle to JRM. Spire has a truck team that so far has performed really well. These 3 teams would give Honda a development pipeline as well as a solid cup presence.

@TylerReuter

5 ай бұрын

The lower series is something that isn't being taken into account enough with these rumor and conspiracies...thanks for thinking ahead 🙂

I doubt trackhouse will but it really is the trackhouse style tho doing something new innovative and unexpected that's their thing

RWR already use Hondas in Indy

@dominicbarden4436

5 ай бұрын

It's more Dayle Coyne Racing than RWR (the partnership only runs the #51 while the #18 is purely DCR), but yes.

I will die on this hill but if any team is going to make the switch to honda it will be spire they need the team to grow and they do have some good drivers (not lejoykill) and going from a t3 team to a oems main focus i think would be great for that team

Andretti's money is mainly money from Gainbridge, and Gainbridge already has a team in NASCAR. So, both teams could work something out.

Trackhouse or spire strike me as the most likely candidates to switch.

I see spire and Andretti but also trackhouse with JRM actually getting a deal of a lifetime with charters from SHR.

Delulu take: Lance stroll finally gives up his F1 seat in 2026 when Aston Martin moves to Honda, starts the nascar venture for Aston Martin

SHR would be a great fit. I think they could potentially lease one of their charters to a smaller team to lure them to Honda. Maybe Spire. Or they could lease it to a startup team. I could also see them try to lure a part time team like NY Racing Team, LiveFast and maybe even Beard Motorsports over to Honda to give themselves a big amount of teams to help develop the Honda program.

1:26 Just seeing this clip made me happy, thank you

RWR already runs Honda products in indycar and imsa

Honda and Andretti coming to CUP with a competitive team would be like a 1997 dream come true. Maybe years too late is actually just what CUP needs right now. Besides, back then I was a Honda hater bro like everyone else, that all changed. 06-11 Si might have been the cheapest best FF all-round sports car ever created. Bury me with mine, and my blown Chally. Seeing Honda in NASCAR would be a welcome sight especially now that Dodge has developed congenital heart failure and entering hospice.

Just a heads up, but your thumbnail credit is incorrect. That Reddit user simply reposted my work without giving credit.I've been making Honda-related stuff for NASCAR sim racing games since 2009.

Spire (let's face it, Andretti) makes a ton of sense.

Tier 1-Trackhouse.SHR,Spire Tier 2-Kaulig,RWR

Trackhouse is already working with Honda on their MotoGP team.

I said no on trackhouse but honestly....if they become a 4 car team and are hondas primer team it's a smart move Plus if they bring spire & kaulic that would be a good start for Honda

Sometimes I wonder how would Honda would perform out on the track..? But also how would the engine package would be like...? But if Honda is making its NASCAR debut next year it'll be a unique experience... I don't know if Honda will track in the Truck Series... but I doubt it. We'll see what happens...

The thylasine reference top notch

@TheIceberg I’m a Huge Fan of Your Videos! I’ve watched Your Videos for 4 Years and Each Video has been Great! I watch a ton of Your Videos! Keep up The Good Work! I think Rick Ware Racing could Join Honda If It comes to NASCAR because The Team definitely can use a New Thing (Honda would be a New OEM) on Their Team and a New OEM could give Potential to The Team.

Not only is Andretti with honda in indycar but he also tried bringing another team in formula 1 with Cadillac which ended up being rejected by f1.

The issue with Chevy is everyone always knows they will be second HMS but HMS is Chevy in Nascar and they truly have been since the last Earnhardt championship so any team could always try that move to become number 1 elsewhere.

Wouldn’t surprise me to see Honda in NASCAR in 2025. I know how the rule is written, but I also know NASCAR’s track record of modifying/completely ignoring their own rule book.

@bluerazor7049

5 ай бұрын

Now imagine Buick returning.

I do gotta say it would be weird to see an accord in cup, a civic in xfinity, and a ridgeline in trucks.

I would say Spire could be an interesting situation along with Andretti should they choose to come over to @NASCAR that way Spire could be a top tier team instead of a lower tier team with Chevy

I doubt SHR would do it. Their time is up at the end of the year with Ford and I cant see Honda being able to produce a cup engine before 2026.

SHR and Spire are my best bets as even though spire is well connected to Chevy, they’ll never have the same support as trackhouse, Hendricks or RCR and Toyota is enjoying having legacy on board and Ford already putting support towards front row .

SHR would have to go the 2025 season with no manufacture support or alliance, and they’re rebuilding right now, so not the greatest timing regardless of Tony. Trackhouse would have to be confident the upside of switching will work, it’s a maybe for them.

@russellboyer8528

5 ай бұрын

That's why I think they go Chevy and another 2 Chevy teams go to Honda freeing up space for SHR.

Trackhouse ain’t going anywhere, Justin marks said last year he was tied to Chevy

I think you hit it on the head. SHR needs a home, and while Chevrolet would gladly take them in, they need an OEM who's going to make them a priority, especially now that there's little room in the Toyota camp anymore. I can see a world where Rick Ware moves, but they've spent a lot of time investing in Ford and I wouldn't think they'd give that up so quick. Kaulig I don't think would move unless Trackhouse moved to Honda too. They seemed pretty tied to the hip for the time being.

@emojihappytears9814

5 ай бұрын

Spire is the one aligned with Trackhouse.

@NintendoFan5

5 ай бұрын

True. I was thinking more about the Xfinity Series because one of their drivers (SVG) is racing for Kaulig there and that's their only current connection to a lower series (no one fron Trackhouse is driving a Spire truck). But I think the same rule would apply to Spire. They wouldn't move unless Trackhouse moved as well. All three are tied at the hip, I guess.

My top 3 teams of interest would be 1.Kaulig 2.Spire (even though they’re gradually getting more competitive with Chevrolet) 3.JRM. Some people may be surprised with JRM, as it’s widely known DaleJr is very loyal to Chevrolet and seems to be sworn to them until he dies. However, I would’ve said the same about Jimmie Johnson before he joined the Toyota camp with his joint share in legacy. To me I also think about his ties with Hendrick Motorsports, and the fact that for JRM to go cup racing a lot would have to be addressed and or changed in terms of the technical relationship, numbers and branding, and likely a lot of sponsorship factors. Honda presents an opportunity for a fresh start, and a potential key partnership opportunity for the organization to gain an edge. If it carries over to xfinity, it could definitely be a good long term move as they could regain their edge over Kaulig and RCR’s xfinity programs as it seems they have been overall more consistently on the winning side of races in the xfinity series since the 2021 season.

SHR seems like the best option. But also RWR share a shop and are a key alliance with RFK so unless they move to Honda I dont see RWR moving to Honda. Another team I can see going to Honda with there move they did this year to be more competive is Spire. They are probably a four tear seed at Chevy maybe third behind Hendrick,Trackhouse,Kaulig. If they want to be a top team swiching Manufactors might be the best way to go

@xavierjuno4572

5 ай бұрын

I could see Kaulig making the jump as well mostly because compared to Trackhouse and RCR, they don't seem to get a lot of support from the manufacturer

Bold prediction for outsider team: Red Bull They run Honda in F1 and are certainly way better off in that league than they were when they joined NASCAR the first time. I dont think they'd be the only Honda team, SHR makes a lot of sense. But I do see a possible Red Bull return to cement a legacy in American autosport while also having a possible battle with the Monster cars a la Pepsi vs Coke. Just a thought

@Argent_99

5 ай бұрын

Highly unlikely imo. Red Bull will be moving to Ford and Honda is moving to Aston Martin and fundamentally, the Honda/RBR setup atm is closer to an engineering-for-hire setup (sorta how Porsche built an engine for McLaren in the ‘80s as a work-for-hire contract.)

@dominicbarden4436

5 ай бұрын

@@Argent_99 The Ford partnership's similar to their situation with Honda now as I understand it; the engines would be built by RBR themselves with technical support from Ford. It's not as if Ford are fully building an engine themselves, unlike Audi.

I really hope that Honda does join NASCAR and presses for a 2026 entry. More competition can only do good for the sport.

Probably JGR (Joe Gibbs Racing) and Penske

@Flowformed

5 ай бұрын

Def not JGR, they've had a long partnership and have very very close ties. It took 16 years to get to 8 cars. Toyota supports a few teams very well. Toyota will do anything in their power to keep jgr

@xavierjuno4572

5 ай бұрын

@@Flowformed Ya but Penske I can definitely see moving seeing as how Roger isn't really loyal to one manufacturer (even in Nascar)

SHR and Kaulig would make sense. I doubt RWR would as they just teamed up with RFK (don’t they share the shop with them?). No way Trackhouse would leave, as that would complicate their partnership with Spire. I see Andretti buying an ownership stake into Spire before them starting their own team. I mean, I feel like they already are big partners with them

If SHR’s contract expired after next year instead of this year I’d say they’d be top pick buuuut >Andretti buys out Spire and switches to Honda MAKE IT HAPPEN

@jabber1990

5 ай бұрын

I have a feeling Spire isn't for sale

No need to add. The first team I thought of was Trackhouse strictly because of the Hendrick debacle last year.

Seeing dat accord on the track gone hit different

Btw the person who did the Honda NASCAR render is actually James Hodge’s render, the other person just reposted it

Not sure trackhouse leaves GM. Probably gonna see them driving a caddy imo. Not saying this will happen but what about a partnership between Honda and Jrm, could be dale's path to cup series.

I could see SHR switching over for two charters, taking Briscoe and Josh with them. Kaulig sells one charter, and throws in a bunch of money for AJ to drive for Honda, and then RWR switches over to Honda

SHR would be my pick. Of course, as someone who works for BMW, I'd like to see them enter in as well. That doesn't appear to be the case, though.

I’d like the idea of Honda running under Acura. Acura is American made and they have a lot better looking cars.

I could possibly see trackhouse. Especially with all the other entities they race in.

I think RWR and Legacy are the only teams to take the risk

I could see Trackhouse going to Honda. You made very good points. Top team with Honda vs 2 or 3rd team with Chevrolet.. and with the rumors of SHR going back to Chevy that would probably drop Trackhouse another spot in the Chevy order. Rick Ware Racing I don’t think would be close to the top of Hondas wish list. Kaulig I don’t see that happening either because of their alliance with RCR. Their shop is on the RCR campus.. doubtful RCR lets them stay on campus if they went to Honda.

People really think Kaulig, which is on RCRs campus and has a huge deal with not only RCR but Chevy will switch to Honda. Bad take. I think SHR is the easiest choice here

If there are four charters available then Andretti and Honda is a perfect match imo. So that takes care of 4 cars. Then maybe SH goes to Honda staying with ford for 2025. Of not SH the perhaps Kaulig or Trackhouse, with Trackhouse probably winning out with their overall Joy de vive over there. Like you said, Hendrick are top dog with Chevy, then Chidress then I would say Trackhouse with fairly decent support with TCR only having two cars. Man it seems like we need some more Chevys in the field after loosing some to Legacy and Toyota. I hope Honda come in. They could really help some teams.

Definitely SHR and really a silent Tier 1 team if they are serious about growth or definitely tier 2 being Spire.

A random long shot, but if JRM wants a charter - entry with Honda in 26 would be a good way in for both.

Highly likely • JTG Daugherty, RWR, Legacy Motor Club, Live Fast the underdog teams for the most part… Hard maybe• SHR seem like they need a fresh reset and should be one of those top teams to make the leap and lead Honda in NASCAR seeing since the switch to ford worked short term but not long term for whatever reason and been on a decline. Then you have RFK & Front Row seem like they got some momentum with wins and consistent results as of late with ford, don’t think ford willing to give those teams up unless Honda flash some serious funds in their faces 🤑 and last but not least you got Front Row but they just swapped alliance from RFK to Team Penske so if Front Row leave Penske for Honda in 2026 they want security 💵 from Honda right away

I think 2 of the teams i think 100% will if Honda does join are SHR and Spire and maybe a couple smaller teams like RWR or Kaulig or maybe even JTG

SHR would probably be the only team to join Honda

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

5 ай бұрын

That's a likely route, but for that, Tony Stewart needs to have some sense knocked into him, he's so anti-foreign car makers in NASCAR. And the MWR scandals are somewhat fresh despite Michael Jordan's investment in the maker and 23XI

@pb68slab18

5 ай бұрын

Tony wanted OUT of JGR when they went to Toyota. I don't see them with Honda.

I think Trackhouse would be perfect for Honda. I believe Spire would be a good Honda fit also.

Man, i was really hoping for *Godzilla* to race in NASCAR

How in the world did Andretti accidentally stating he intended to expand into NASCAR during an interview last year go unnoticed by basically everyone?

The better option is Stewart-Haas, especially because they need a rebuild and while the others teams I don't see likely happen at all, probably Kaulig but I'm not sure yet, while Andretti I don't know if they would join by themselves specially after the F1 BID rejection; I believe they could buy half of a team if not entirely; anyway, I just hope that Honda entry doesn't go as a switch from IndyCar, as a fan of both series but raised as a IndyCar fan alongside F1 in childhood I wouldn't enjoy Honda leaving Indy and let a blank space in the series that definitely won't be filled by anyone, so... It's kinda tough!

SHR and Spire/Andretti

Could this be how trackhouse gets the 2 extra characters they need for by switching to honda?

Ok, here’s one from far left field, Hendrick. They have a relationship with Honda with a large network of dealerships.

It'll be one of the minor teams, no way Penske, Gibbs, and Hendrick are gonna move, and Trackhouse is a most certain NO. Neither will 23XI considering Hamlin is with Gibbs. Spire, Ware, Andretti if possible, are more likely candidates, and Stewart would rather crash into a wall than go a foreign make

@TheOfficialRandomGuy

5 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t count out Penske even with winning back to back championships. Penske has relationships with multiple manufacturers, and has fielded Honda’s in the past.

@xavierjuno4572

5 ай бұрын

​@@TheOfficialRandomGuyYa even in year's past he's never been loyal to just one manufacturer

I wouldn't say Joe Gibbs was behind in early 2000's while with GM. You're saying they was 2nd tier to Hendrick during this time. Well here's some stats for you 2000 JGR Bobby labonte 2001 HMS Jeff Gordon 2002 JGR Tony Stewart 2005 JGR Tony Stewart

The biggest issue with the Andretti idea is that they are working with Cadillac for their F1 push. I assume they will be switching to Chevy powered Indy cars soon

If anything, Honda can just join RWR. If they can make it. I’ll never see them doing work with SHR. Simply can’t happen, and frankly I’d prefer the return of Dodge to NASCAR over Honda, and with SHR with Dodge. That would be EPIC!

Justin Marks has already said that Trackhouse isn't going anywhere. Last year before the season started there was talk about Toyota trying to add teams. Marks said it will not be Trackhouse. Personally, I highly doubt Trackhouse leaves Chevrolet.

I would say Richard pettys cars will go to Honda instead of trackhouse

SHR, spire, Kaulig, and JTG

What about Spire? I think they might use a Honda support as well.

I didn’t know that more charters would be added if a 4th OEM joins. Hoping Honda decides to put in a body design!

@dominicbarden4436

5 ай бұрын

What car would Honda use as a template? I instantly thought Civic as that's what's used in various touring car series Honda competes in but that's a hatchback, not a saloon.

Rick Ware Racing had an Indy 500 entry that was powered by Honda.

If Honda does enter nascar. I wonder if they could bring redbull back as well. It sounds weird at first but in 2021, Honda supplied the F1 teams engine, launching red bull into the dominance it has now. and redbull has its hand in pretty much every other form of motorsport. I doubt they would make a new team but maybe add a sponsorship or even buying out a smaller team. Admittedly, there are some problems, like Honda leaving redbull and F1, only to team up with Aston Martin a few years later, but its still an interesting thought.