My hope is that Childers follows Berry, and they get their first win together at Martinsville, Wood Brothers get their 100th win at their home track

@EricEstepp

11 күн бұрын

That would awesome, but it doesn't sound likely :(

@fivespeed42

11 күн бұрын

@@EricEstepp Huge mistake, IMHO How can you pass up a chance at a talent like Childers? Opportunities like that don't come often (or ever). He's top 3 crew chiefs at the Cup level right now, and you'd be getting a driver/CC combo that seems to be already gellin. Just makes too much sense, i guess 🤷‍♂️

@alanluscombe8a553

11 күн бұрын

@@fivespeed42bro he was talking about the martinsville 100th win more than Childers going there

@fivespeed42

11 күн бұрын

@@alanluscombe8a553 Nah, I don't believe so... he said, "It doesn't sound likely." he's talking about Childers following Berry to the 21

@fivespeed42

11 күн бұрын

@@alanluscombe8a553 Berry winning Martinsville with or without Childers is definitely very likely

Josh Berry and Rodney Childers at the Wood Brothers would make them serious playoff threats consistently.

@herokurogane4055

11 күн бұрын

I somehow think Josh will someway get to Penske?, take the 2 and switch Cindric to another number

@fivespeed42

11 күн бұрын

Exactly... bad move, imo, if they don't bring them both over

@jebediahgentry7029

11 күн бұрын

I doubt it

@fivespeed42

11 күн бұрын

@@jebediahgentry7029 why not? They were before they put Burton behind the wheel. Even if Childers doesn't come with, I guarantee Berry makes the playoffs first year

@AnthonytheAmerican

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for spoiling the video my boy! I didn’t have time to watch it soooooooo

Josh Berry’s unlikely rise to Nascar, with all of the chaos involved in his rise to the top, reminds me so much of Ross Chastains path. His big breakthrough with Chip Gannassi, and then the team folding, but his rise from the abyss to Trackhouse

@usermn1742

11 күн бұрын

You missed an important step in Ross chastain's rise and that was with Bobby Dotter and SS Green light Racing who gave Ross his first chance behind the wheel and he actually screwed them over

NASCAR fined Carson Hocevar $50,000 and docked him 25 points for intentionally spinning Harrison Burton under caution. It drops him from 22nd to 24th in the standings, 181 points behind the cutoff (he was in practicality already in a must-win situation).

@ShadowWolfe

11 күн бұрын

I feel like NASCAR needs to do something more than a points penalty and a fine. It's not like a points penalty means anything with the current format when you can just win and get in anyway. Fines... I'm not sure if the driver pays it in full or not. As for points, maybe disqualified from the race where an intentional wreck was made, plus a start from the back in the next race.

@InsaneCelery238

11 күн бұрын

@@ShadowWolfeI more just wish they would send the penalties in race, like you spin a guy out and send him to the back, hold the driver responsible for a lap or two to even it out

@mag1cman777

11 күн бұрын

Didn’t the 21 brake check him hard???

@user-ed1yx2fq7l

11 күн бұрын

Hocevar is an idiot. Anything he does well he undoes by losing his cool on track and losing points due to penalty. And then people say oh he’s so good and then use the excuse of his penalty for why he finishes poorly in points

@fivespeed42

11 күн бұрын

@@InsaneCelery238 I agree... that's the driver's doing, and he should be held accountable. Just like if a tire falls off or illegal prerace inspections. The crew chiefs and/or teams should be held accountable and not the driver. He shouldn't have to start the race with a drive-thru penalty and go laps down. He had nothing to do with it

Shame that Burton never worked out. Some more time in Xfinity could have done a lot of good to him…hopefully he’ll keep racing in Xfinity or Trucks next year

@fivespeed42

11 күн бұрын

He definitely needed more time in Xfinity

@cheetahyoda

11 күн бұрын

its almost as if they had a guy who made the playoffs and contended for wins before Burton....

@EricEstepp

11 күн бұрын

Feels like he could be a candidate for a Haas Xfinity seat, but we'll see.

@SoupySpiritGX

11 күн бұрын

Nepotism only reason he had a cup ride. His dad probably had some say so.

@wordlesslfiddling

11 күн бұрын

I'm honestly beginning to think 2020 was a fluke because he hadn't done anything up to that point and hasn't done anything since

Getting Josh Berry would be GREAT for them! Getting Rodney as well would be even better. Now I don’t think they’ll win next year but MAYBE they can point their way in to the playoffs! Getting Berry would be the best driver decision they’ve made in a while.

Hate this move for Berry . Wanted to see him go to front row , with Childers!

Congratulations to Josh Berry, he’ll do the Wood Brothers well.

I feel like Parker kligerman should get recognition maybe not for a cup ride but a better ride than what he has

@jeffbennett7470

11 күн бұрын

He has an RCR car and still can't win.

@DYNAMONBURRITO

11 күн бұрын

​@@jeffbennett7470it's actually Big Machine Racing

@miketwotwenty

11 күн бұрын

@@jeffbennett7470he’s better than half the field!

@mattcardarelli

11 күн бұрын

PK has been consistently running top 10 all year. Add in his media flair, he has to have the eyes of someone. I agree

@knightofthenine3121

11 күн бұрын

i take what jeremy clarkson said about him and his career and talent.

I think Rodney goes with Berry to the 21. The Wood Bros and Penske would love to have a man of his qualities and experience in the fold. Absolutely.

@lmq9516

11 күн бұрын

All signs are pointing to that not being the case.

@johnlafever3162

11 күн бұрын

What do you do with Bullins, Mr Penske? What did he do to get dumped on? They would have 5 good crew chiefs, and 5 high crew chief salaries to pay, and only 4 sponsored teams to draw funds from to pay them.

@ryanfulldark2775

11 күн бұрын

@@johnlafever3162 He’s there at the behest of Roger Penske, not the Wood Bros. You don’t turn down a chance to add a championship CC to your roster. Especially with the chemistry already established with Josh. It’s my opinion. Go condescend somewhere else, chap.

@GrandpaShark

11 күн бұрын

@@johnlafever3162 33rd in the point standings! YAY!

@johnlafever3162

11 күн бұрын

@@ryanfulldark2775 obviously you read my questions and comments, adding the condescending tone. Do you always tend to read written words with an assumed condescending tone? Maybe a message board or just the internet in general isn't the place for you! Just a suggestion if that the case. Take a deep breath, maybe even go outside for a walk and get some fresh air in your lungs. My questions and the premise I was setting up was to put a little more context into the business decision that needed to be made by Mr Penske, or more technically Mr Tim Cindric, Penske's President of all racing operations, or really much more technically Mr Michael Nelson, Penske's President of NASCAR operations, and the fallout of any decisions of other dominos that typically fall with each business decision. I don't know if you've ever been a part of something like this, because frankly I don't know you, but I have and my family members have. It's a tough pill to swallow when you've been with an organization and done the best with what they've given you, and done everything they've asked, just to be set aside, demoted or kicked to the curb for someone else.

If im Penske I bring Childers over to the 21 as well and move Bullins back up to the 2 to help Cindric preform better at a more consistence capacity

@dileblade7659

11 күн бұрын

this would be the wise play

Eric stroking his “beard” for the beard guyz sponsorship was pretty funny! All love brother 😂😂❤

I hope they can actually contend for top 10s next year

Rodney to the 21 with Berry would be awesome

@miketwotwenty

11 күн бұрын

It could be a different driver to the 21 we will have to see!

The one way I can see Berry going with Childres is if Bullins goes to be a competition director at penske

Rodney with Noah would be awesome

If Rodney Childress is not with Josh Berry then I think he should retire. Rodney Childress was Considering retirement when Harvick announced his retirement but didn't because he's was and still is a big believer in Josh Berry. Without that I think Rodney doesn't have any ties to keep him down unless he get well paid

As a harvick fan who doesn’t know who to root for I think I found my driver and team if this happens

@rebelsoul5980

11 күн бұрын

I will be rooting for Berry and this Wood Brothers Team as a Chastain fan first👍 Wood Brothers are an important part of Nascar, hate seeing them so incompetent for so many recent year's!

I knew Lawless Alan was guaranteed the spot from the start!

@DYNAMONBURRITO

11 күн бұрын

Honestly he's doing better than he has in the past. Reaume racing doing good surprisingly

I really hope they keep them together..... it would be best for all

Good for Josh.

Carson Hocevar penalized 25 points also $50,000 for intentionally spending Harrison Burton under caution at Nashville

I'm a Chevy guy, but I'd love to see that 100th win...! The Wood Brothers definitely deserve it...!!!

Eric’s got like 3 dogs in the fight at the Chicago street course this weekend for xfinity 😂

@EricEstepp

11 күн бұрын

Haha it's cool that teams/sponsors reach out! It's fun to help activate new NASCAR partnerships

@cornholio47

11 күн бұрын

@@EricEstepp yeah that is pretty awesome. Pulling for all of them, have a good one!

Congrats to Josh Berry and the Wood Brothers hopefully they can brings Rodney Childers along for the ride.

They were very patient with Harrison because of his last name but it didnt deliver it's a good move for the 21 team

@lnascar7401

10 күн бұрын

Absolutely Wasted 3 Years In That Car

There is something else that’s glaring in those WBR stats. What else changed in 2022? G7 cars? Is it a mix of both? Idk but we’ll see , congrats to Berry!

I think Josh Berry will perform like Matt Dibetadetto

@JacktheDrummer1824

11 күн бұрын

What happened to Matt? He is awesome

@JBAlternate

11 күн бұрын

God I hope not. Lets hope Berry performs much better.

@leejefferson5373

11 күн бұрын

@@JacktheDrummer1824What happened to him? He ended up going to Rackley in the Truck Series for 2022 and 2023, and has now ended up in the 38 RSS Racing/Viking Motorsports Xfinity Car.

@sethcarlisle7330

11 күн бұрын

Matty D never got a fair shake. Considering how well Burton did in Xfinity and how much better Matt did than him in the 21... it really makes you think. Such a shame

@Taylay7573

11 күн бұрын

​@@sethcarlisle7330yes

Berry and Childers should definitely be a package deal. The 21 team is not a backmarker and is deeply aligned with Penske. Harrison Ford Burton didn't develop like they hoped he would. Burton moved up to cup too quickly.

What a great move by Wood Bros to get Berry! Though I’ll miss seeing that 4 car that Harvick excelled in. Hope Childers goes with him! They deserve to get that win together!

Crazy Paul Menard wasn't that bad when you loom at the average finish

@polycube868

11 күн бұрын

Paul Menard was a decent driver and a cool guy he didn't bring attention to himself just wanted to race and just happened to have a rich dad who could fund his career, which what good father/grandfather wouldn't if they had the means to do so?

Josh Berry Is constantly improving his driving skills. I see him winning races

As a Berry fan, we need Childers. Berry and Childers are at his point the best match possible for a driver in his first few years. Taking Childers away will throw him into another rookie season.

I’m a huge Josh Berry fan and everybody is a wood brothers fan. I think this is the best combo wood brothers have had in their car since Elliot Sadler and Ryan Blaney because he won also hopefully that way these guys can get on their feet a year of doing things the Penske way And Rodney getting acclimated with everything I can’t wait !!!!!

Burton is heading to the Haas Factory Team in the Xfinity Series

What a great scenario for Josh.a perfect fit over there.Happy for him and woods brothers.

I like Gragson to the 3. Bass pro shop connection. That 3 has been atrocious this year

@kharnthebetrayer1575

11 күн бұрын

RCR has been atrocious for much longer, I hope he gets an actual good competition Director.

@lonniewatkins4844

11 күн бұрын

That would be great

If Childers doesn't follow Berry to the 21, I could see Gragson to FRM with the rest of the 4 team including Rodney in the 34 or 36.

Not terribly surprising, all things considered. Hate it for Harrison, but he had a fair shot and busted.

I sense Wood brother's 100th win in the few years. Probably not next year, but I have faith in berry

Carson seems unhinged.

Wood Brothers will probably still be a mid pack team but definitely will perform better

That sucks, Childers is the "big half" of the duo.

The #21 feels like a #JoshBerry ride . Harvicks #4 was a great ride but still felt like Harvicks ride . I hope he gets a win this year for himself , #RodneyChilders , & team . Go Josh !

I think there is a "Berry" good chance Childers follows

Cant waite to see the 21 running well again

Go get that bag Eric! So happy this channel is getting lots of good sponsors becasue you definitely deserve it for making great free content for us. Two videos in a row now where youve been sponsored by facial hari related companies who are gonna be on a stock car this weekend

Excited for him. Maybe he'll turn that team around

Only problem with them splitting is that childers would possibly have a shr start up again

I wonder what’s next for Harrison Burton

@thatpaintschemeguy8

11 күн бұрын

Xfinity maybe he replaces Custer in the 00 when Custer drives for the HAAS factory cup team

@toddmanger7194

11 күн бұрын

back to the xfinity series probably

@wingracer1614

11 күн бұрын

Oblivion. Dude was never good enough

@lnascar7401

10 күн бұрын

​@@wingracer1614Facts

Everybody ask, "Why Harrison Burton?" Nobody ask, "How's Harrison Burton?"

Solid move for the 21.

Jr Motorsports is definitely the pipeline to NASCAR

for what it's worth (and it's not worth much) but I ran into Rodney both pre race and coming off the track post race at New Hampshire last week after his impressive 3rd place finish, and I was interested in observing his lack of enthusiasm for such a strong performance. I wished him well and congratulated him on the strong run, but with the weather being what it was, I dismissed it as a "we survived" kind of relief and not an "we earned that result with our great team strength and performance." Now in hindsight I wonder if he knew that his time with Josh Berry is short lived and he has next to no idea what his future holds and couldn't celebrate the success the way one would if there was a building up of something more significant happening in front of our very eyes. Rodney is a hell of a crew chief, and I wish him all the best. I hope I'm just reading too much into it, but it was startling to me to see him almost mopey both before and after the race. Time will tell, of course.

I truly believe this is the best move WBR couldve made. On one hand, i doubt they actually get a win, however, i think they do return back to the days of Matt Dibenedetto, where theyre actually competing for a playoff spot

If wood brothers are smart they'd bring Childers too

I really wanted the whole 4 team to move into the 34 and make Front Row a monster. (Currently 34 team moves to whatever number they run for the 3rd car)

@user-ed1yx2fq7l

11 күн бұрын

Their third car is the 36

To be a fan of the Wood Brothers, is akin to being a fan of the Detroit Lions in football. I love underdogs, but Burton has been a bust. Nice to see Berry land the ride.

@gripen777

11 күн бұрын

I hope WBR is able to pull a Furniture Row one day and win their first championship

I'm guessing that Front Row didn't print enough money to bring in the Josh Berry and Rodney Childers duo. In my opinion, Front Row is missing out on an already-built team to come in and fill one of the two teams needing a driver next year. Childers would have been a huge asset to the entire organization to help them reach the next level.

welp harrison burton… get ready to relearn xfinity series buddy…

@wingracer1614

11 күн бұрын

Go back to late models more like it. He's a good midfield contender at South Boston.

I think Childers would be great along side Josh Berry again. We shall see very soon!! If not, Rodney will get many offers from other teams if he decides to listen to these offers. He will help some team in the future. Best of luck on your decision you make Rodney!!

Listened to this on my stereo. There's a low hum the entire video, not a big deal, just wanted to point it out to you Eric! I love OOTG and I think it's awesome that you brought back out of the crowd!!

Harrison Will Land on his Feet… In Xfinity. Probably back in the Toyota Camp where he dominated.

Happy for Josh, he should do well in the 21.

I would hope that Penske/Wood Brothers dont separate Berry/Childers but if Childers doesnt go with him he would make an excellent addition to a growing team like FRM

Essentially the Wood Brothers are a fourth Penske team.

@user-dv7ro8xp4f

11 күн бұрын

wow thats deep !!!

Josh Berry to the 21 is a great move

Awesome!

Any chance bullins gets promoted somewhere to make room for Childers?

HALLELUJAH! It is about time WBR signed a driver that can get it done. I hope win 100 comes soon. I will be proud to break out my WBR shirts and hats now. Been ashamed to wear them with H.B. in the car. He's just not a Cup talent.

@polycube868

11 күн бұрын

Harrison Burton has been terrible, I get Matty D and the team ended on bad terms, but surely they could have found a better driver than Harrison Burton! His father he is not! Even his uncle who in a better car probably would have been as successful as his brother is better, as is Uncle Ward's boy Jeb.

NASCAR '25: Rodney Childers Unleashed

3:24 Looking back, Shows how much of a Raw Deal Matty D got

Berry seems like the perfect fit for that woods brother car. Like it just seems to fit

I just wish the Wood Brothers could get a decent driver to make them run up front as they deserve with a win or two every season. That would be awesome.

The Kroger logo was on Ty Gibbs car at Nashville

Awesome signing

Berry at Wood is gonna resurrect the #21

Call me crazy but I think Matt Dibenidetto would be perfect for the #34 next year.

Noah to RCR 3 just seems like a natural fit. IMO Dillon can’t make Noah anything more than he is. With Kyle’s knowledge, Noah could be a consistent contender.

Childers is one of the best crew chiefs in nascar today.

@lnascar7401

10 күн бұрын

Rodney Childers Is Good But It's Not The End Of The World If He Doesn't Go With Josh

Out of the crowd question: Do you believe NASCAR providing chassis and engine for the team has been a net positive or negative on Cup racing?

Notice the change came with the arrival of the Next Gen car. I think that is the issue for the Wood Brothers, for whatever reason.

Eric, you give me all of the info. that I need to sound smart for coffee room talk on Monday mornings. The other guys think I'm so smart.

Grate video Eric

Great video update Eric

Hendrick Motorsports should Seriously consider going after Rodney Childers would be an upgrade over Blake Harris

Josh Berry going to the 21 could help Wood Brothers become a stable team but with Rodney Childers not coming (if he doesn’t), Berry’s in a tough spot, It’s gonna be hard without all his experience and knowledge with that team

you're totally right not to love this move, Eric. I like Berry, but not enough to get Wood Brothers off the bottom of the barrel without Childers.

Sometimes the apple falls very far from the tree in the case of Harrison Burton. I feel like he was hired for name sake and the fact Brad left Penske before cindric was named 21 driver for a year maybe 2

I feel bad for Gragson. Not going to end up on a good team again.

Maybe there's a plan to move Bollins to another position or over to Penske to be a Crew Chief fo Cindric or something. If Childers doesn't end up there, don't be surprised if he ends up at Hendick with Alex Bowman. They have a past relationship (w/ Hendrick) and it's the one car in the stable that just seems to need a little something more and perhaps this is the solution.

@pacdeezy

11 күн бұрын

he was cindrics cc last year and 2022

I know now is not the time but I was really hoping RFK added a third charter for Josh Berry. I view Berry and Childers as a duo that could do big things in NASCAR and someone that gets freed up only so often. At least he’s driving a Ford and I can still root for him

Is Childers even talking to Penske/Wood Brothers about a job? That Berry/Childers/Penske combo may make the 21 relevant again 🤞

Good move for Wood Bros!

I pray that both Rodney and Josh go to The Wood Brothers. I hope that Penske is NOT foolish enough to separate them. If The Wood Brothers want win 100, get all of the 4 team and let them work their magic. I believe Josh is an outstanding talent BUT if Penske overlooks the GREAT talent of Rodney Childers that would be the BIGGEST mistake Penske will ever make. Keep Rodney and Josh and the rest of the 4/21 team together for best results (100th WIN) Remember Rodney is the 2014 Cup Championship Crew Chief, that in it's self should be enough. Take care race fan and enjoy the 4th of July. Blessings to everyone 🙏 ✝️ 🙏

Hmmmmmm something appears a bit fishy with the timeline. If the Wood Brothers were in talks with Berry for weeks, then all of the speculation about Briscoe going to the Wood Brothers seems a bit odd. The timeline seems pretty slanted for Berry from the beginning. Perhaps it's all smoke and mirrors. Fingers crossed Rodney is part of the deal.

As a Penske fan, I approve of this message

Josh Berry to the wood Brothers LET'S GO ka-chow and i hope they bring Rodney as well to be the crew chief of the 21 car for next year hopefully 😊.

The RWR group is looking better each week, Id like too see some decent driver go and help that program stay the course

This outta be fun