SVG will do it easy unless he gets smashed by someone. Nothing fell his way . Are you guys joking? Coming from 18th? Sitting on the wrong side of the car?had never driven a nascar before in his life!😅😅😅😅. Qualified #1 already. 😅😅😅😅
@KauligNation7 сағат бұрын
@@stephenwilliams4583 lots of variables here. #1 never count out Kyle Larson. That would be a mistake. #2 SVG has been flat out not good on restarts (that’s his own words) if it stays green he’s my pick but he won’t be given the room he was last year. He will get beat and banged more. Last year there was no stage brakes. How him and the team choose to handle those will be vital. If there are yellows late I worry about guys moving him. On talent alone on a street course he’s obviously our pick but it’s by no means in the bag.
@possium200120 сағат бұрын
Wouldn't put svg in nothing but a boat going back home 😂 Zane Smith is terrible. Put A.j back in cupyou could try Harrison Burton in the 71
@Gravy123-kp5ou20 сағат бұрын
My prediction SVG will run top 5 in both and pick up one win. I also see AJ getting at least x1 really good result top 3. SVG picking up some Xfinity playoffs would b3 very helpful.
@Gravy123-kp5ou21 сағат бұрын
Justin Allgaier gave a great press conference today talking about data and Shane’s advantages at this track. Like you guys said let’s hope his car is competitive.
@KauligNation20 сағат бұрын
Allgaier is smart guy who heavily focused on prep
@Gravy123-kp5ou21 сағат бұрын
Ryan is correct. SVG had passed AJ and had it in the bag when the first caution came out with 3 1/2 laps to go. The last caution was the incident with Austin Hill. Both Kaulig drivers got penalties during that phase.
@timazu776321 сағат бұрын
Shane is an 80% chance of winning 3 races in cup nxt year
@KauligNation20 сағат бұрын
I don’t know if I want to put percentages on it but he will have a good shot for sure
@user-ov7pc4xq4y21 сағат бұрын
Shawn... do you do any research? You say the kaulig car not as good as a trackhouse car yet it finishes 2nd. I like how you think 1 street race experience and you think all the other drivers are up to his street course experience. Any reason you can find to not get behind shane has now lost this channel a follower
@FatPaulsChickenRibs21 сағат бұрын
Was any part of this message suppose to be coherent? I don’t think their losing anything when you can’t string together three sentences that make any sense.
@Gravy123-kp5ou21 сағат бұрын
Surely he doesn’t have to be a fan boy 100% of the time. I’m a massive SVG fan but Shawn makes great points around Kaulig.
@KauligNation21 сағат бұрын
Appreciated mate
@mintoxace557122 сағат бұрын
I hear a lot of people keep saying that things fell Shane‘s way last year in Chicago when it comes to strategy which is the exact opposite of what happened. As others have mentioned below, the shortened race put everybody at the front back in the field because other guys had already pitted before NASCAR called it. Shane was back to 18th with only 20 laps to go. he then had to pass 18 cars in under 20 laps to get to the front and win. Then when you finally got in front they called a caution just before he passed Hayley, so we then had to go back to 2nd and do that overtake again. Then he got out in front was driving away, and then they pulled another caution so they brought him back to the field again. He still then drove away and one under the green white checker process. Nothing went Shane‘s way last year but still managed to get the win, and in the process he said the three fastest laps of the race, with his fastest lap being almost a second faster than anybody else on the day. if he gets a decent car in both races and it doesn’t fall apart on him, or someone doesn’t deliver wreck him, I think he could be fighting for the win. Man, I hope he does because it would just be amazing if he won again. Thanks for your program guys. It’s great to listen to all the way over in Australia. Hope you enjoy the weekend. :-)
@Gravy123-kp5ou21 сағат бұрын
Yep so many people are salty still. Unfortunately the nay sayers can’t state who is better but will no doubt jump on SVG if he comes up short.
@peterblakeney137022 сағат бұрын
Things didn’t fall SVGs way last year. Having to pit after the race was shortened put him back to 18th. He drove through the field. Definitely a come from behind win 🏆
@Leoatwallacerockhole23 сағат бұрын
Shane to sweep
@Leoatwallacerockhole23 сағат бұрын
Things falling Shanes way. Sitting on wrong side, gear lever on wrong hand, shunted from 5th to 18th, passes everyone the pushed back to 2nd, hits the front again and oops restart again then finally fell over the finish line yep you guessed it in the lead whew slip sliding away.
@Leoatwallacerockhole23 сағат бұрын
What wrecks they just bounce of tyre barriers and keep going
@tayf8523 сағат бұрын
Sensible predictions. A lot has to go your way to win a race in Nascar.
@AWSgraphicsКүн бұрын
Predictions on where they will place is funny. Svg wins both.
@KauligNationКүн бұрын
We shall see. Even as a Kaulig fan I’m a bit worried about the equipment holding up. The other drivers having his data this time around will help.
@AWSgraphicsКүн бұрын
@KauligNation sure it will help them. But just search gold coast 300 and you will see the Chicago track is basically an oval in comparison. So this track is still easy compared to what he's been consistently running since he was 19. Even in sub par machinery he will get it moving faster than the others. They struggle with track limits and this track is all limits. If it's sunny he will gap the feild. If it's raining he will gap the feild.
@Gravy123-kp5ou20 сағат бұрын
He’s the favourite or at least equal favourite however calling a sweep is a big one. Plenty of fast guys in Xfinity and irrespective of who prepped his car they’re probably not as good as a JGR car or HMS.
@danjaz2000Күн бұрын
Top 5 for AJ and svg. I really do expect svg to be pushed this weekend. I still think he has some advantages with set up and tire management due to his street track experience. His disadvantage is knowing exactly where the left side of the car is to the wall
@KauligNationКүн бұрын
SVG is going to get no leeway this weekend. He will be pushed for sure
@powder4360Күн бұрын
It's been rumoured that Shane has been in a Trackhouse Cup car this year. I've just watched Shane's pre-race press conference and he mentions Travis Mack coming to 'the shop' to help prep the car, then the car leaving in a Kaulig truck. Sounds like it is a Trackhouse car to me.
@matthewallen5399Күн бұрын
@@powder4360 100 % a Trackhouse prepared car, Shane posted a pic of His dog Ronald next to it in the Trackhouse Shop.
@powder4360Күн бұрын
@@matthewallen5399 I did see that photo - and I've just had another look and noticed 'Trackhouse' on the wall behind the car. 👍 Maybe Justin Marks will have to go Trophy Hunting at the Kaulig shop next week.🙂
@mintoxace557122 сағат бұрын
Yeah well it was a track house prepared car at COTA as well and that thing fell apart like a heap of shit too. He hasn’t had a decent car since he won in Chicago last year. Every single time he’s raced in cup since, he’s had mechanical problems that have stopped him from being able to fight for the win. We just have to hope that they’ve given him a decent car this weekend so he can show his talents. :-)
@KauligNation20 сағат бұрын
The car was in fact at both shops. So a SVG cup cad prepared at Trackhouse but the Kaulig hauler takes it to the track. Not sure I like that
@Gravy123-kp5ou20 сағат бұрын
@@KauligNationI guess it helps them prep and run the 3rd Cup car otherwise AJ sits out.
@sethbomgardner9030Күн бұрын
If you guys are scared, get a dog. Let's call for the SVG sweep! Listen, as you guys said, the ciup cars are spec cars and they're only a few tenths apart. Drivers can make a huge difference, you mentioned the strategy potentially helping SVG. That was 100% not the case, with the rain shortening he got pushed back to like 18th or something. And he literally passed all those cars to take the lead. No one else even came close to passing a third of the amount of cars he passed. He won two of the three road courses in Xfinity this year, and was one of the best two or three cars, and was the best car at the one he lost. Svg is the betting favorite on Sunday, and it's probably going to be the betting favorite on Saturday. So if he's everyone else's favorite, why isn't he the favorite of the two guys who are fans of him? Stop being a bunch of weenies
@BigturboguyКүн бұрын
cool thing is his red bull chief from australia helped setup the trackhouse car last year, so he has some info available. but i think he has a huge target on his back and someone will crash him, hope im wrong.
@thefinallaps8333Күн бұрын
SVG going to sweep the weekend but Dinger going to give him a run for his money in both races!
@powder4360Күн бұрын
From my memory, Ryan is correct about COTA Xfinity race. Stage 3, SVG caught, passed & pulled away from AJ.
@ryanyount3250Күн бұрын
Thank you for confirming! SVG and AJ were well on there way to finishing 1st and 2nd until the late race caution. Then all hell broke loose.
@df-ft6iqКүн бұрын
@@ryanyount3250 yeah it was 8 laps to go
@jbcomradКүн бұрын
Have no fear Aj and Svg are here! ….And josh
@ryanyount3250Күн бұрын
And Josh is there for moral support! 😁
@wayneblackwwell6439Күн бұрын
SVG wont win in the no16 car...maybe if he were back in the 91 he would have a stronger chance.
@ryanyount3250Күн бұрын
Don't be so sure. The 16 car won at the Roval last year. It's capable of winning.
@wayneblackwwell6439Күн бұрын
@@ryanyount3250 But where did it get in Chicago last year? Completely different tracks.
@matthewallen5399Күн бұрын
@@wayneblackwwell6439 It is 100% a Trackhouse prepared car!
@user-ov7pc4xq4y21 сағат бұрын
Kaulig finished 2nd last year at Chicago with haley... he will be fine
@thefinallaps8333Күн бұрын
AJ and Zane in Cup With Burton, Eckes, and Williams in Xfinity!
@christiancarver314Күн бұрын
I want him (SVG) to have another year in Xfinity to have more experience on ovals. Road courses are no problem for him since he’ll contend for wins on those for the most part but the ovals is where he needs to get better.
@mintoxace55712 күн бұрын
SVG should be in Cup next year, coz the cup car is more familiar for him. This year he’s not only having to learn the tracks, he’s having to learn the xfinity car which is a waste of time coz when he goes to Cup that knowledge is pointless.
@danjaz20002 күн бұрын
From me sitting on my sofa. AJ should be in cup. From the few races I've seen he seem very well rounded driver. I think svg used him up earlier in year. Which was a shame. Im torn. I dont know if learning the tracks in a familiar cup car is better than learning tracks and driving style in the xfinity car. I know your guys swap out of each car but it can't be easy. I think I want svg in xfiniti one more year. Give him the cup road coarses and a few ovals. But mainly exfiniti. He needs more time. But hey I'm just a guy on my sofa
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Nothing wrong with being a guy on your sofa. At the end of the day most of these teams prioritize wins. Trackhouse has him under contract. Trackhouse and Kaulig work together but don’t have an “official” alliance. Trackhouse more than likely has a third charter. One win… yes JUST ONE SINGLE WIN is an automatic playoff qualifier regardless of how you do on the other tracks. Playoffs mean more media exposure, more sponsor exposure and more opportunity. My guess is Trackhouse will value that more than anything else. SVG is more than likely CUP bound. I also think AJ is likely CUP bound which leaves lots of open seats. Are you excited for the Chicago street race this weekend?
@danjaz2000Күн бұрын
Super pumped for the weekend. I think the rain played into svg favour last year. Yes statergy is a big one. He been graining on pit road recently. But I feel some cup guys are giving him a leg up again. The xfinti race will be so much learning for him. Grip levels, tire wear rates. He going to know exactly where the walls are. Because his xfiniti car will have no mirrors left on it. I do feel he will be bumped this weekend. I think any grace period is over. But you guys have some amazing road racers. Cup and exfiniti. Love was not slow a few weeks ago
@KauligNationКүн бұрын
@@danjaz2000 Chicago isn’t my favourite road course I think it’s too tight personally but love the views. Track position will be key. If they unload good they have a shot. If they are playing catch-up it could get ugly
@danjaz2000Күн бұрын
@@KauligNation so right 2 lane restarts on a street track is just inviting another pace car. You're right about street races period. Mostly just squares , low speed corners, no run off, walls and crashes.
@cindyobrien1097Күн бұрын
@@danjaz2000 I had forgotten about the 2 lane restarts in Chicago - and that is a BIG factor! Thanks for reminding us of that important fact. I would love to see SVG win either or both Xfinity and Cup - do I think he could? No, BUT too many times in the past when I've said he had to chance to win, he has proven me wrong. With SVG you can never say never BUT I am certainly keeping expectations in check.
@user-gz6io2jc1h2 күн бұрын
Plumadore racing. Scoop up Harrison. $$ It's his earning years ahead
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
I think doing something with Harrison might make sense but I think there are more deserving guys for a cup ride ahead of him. Sponsor $ matter though.
@user-gz6io2jc1hСағат бұрын
his experience with Gen car And his age. He needed this kick to get him focused. It's do or go be a spotter
@powder43602 күн бұрын
I wouldn't be upset if Shane wasn't in a Trackhouse Cup car next season, but I'd prefer him to stay in the Trackhouse 'family'. Shane is an extremely versatile driver and I think Trackhouse can make better use of that. There's talk about entering the Chili Bowl next year and he would be perfect for events like Pikes Peak, Baja 1000 etc. I can see Shane becoming the new Ken Block, but this would prohibit a fulltime NASCAR career - so let him run in a Kaulig car parttime.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
From what I understand SVG is fully committed to pursuing NASCAR full time.
@Gravy123-kp5ou2 күн бұрын
Shawn I like how you articulate your points. I’d be upset if he’s not a competitive Cup car next season. I wouldn’t care if it’s Kaulig but I did say competitive. I think Zane is better in Xfinity and I reckon Eckes to Cup is risky.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Thanks you! Your kind words are appreciated as is your feedback! - Most likely out come is SVG in the third Trackhouse car but if Bob Pockrass is throwing it out there that there’s at least a chance he stays in Xfinity it’s probably something to consider. - Zane Smith likely had to much backing to go down to xfinity and will likely land in cup. That being said I’d take Zane on Kauligs Xfinity team. - Kaulig has no blue chip prospects. For the long term future of your team you need to get younger. AJ can bail you out for another 3-5 years maybe 6 but 6 years from now AJ will be 47. If the difference between getting Eckes and not getting Eckes is starting him in cup it might have to be a gamble they need to take. I would feel far more comfortable with him in xfinity and he doesn’t have a ton of sponsor support which isn’t ideal. What would your guess on Kauligs line up be next year and how confident are you SVG can be respectable on ovals in Cup?
@Gravy123-kp5ouКүн бұрын
@@KauligNation SVG would benefit from two or three test days on a track like Texas or Las Vegas than another season in Xfinity. I know the testing is highly unlikely…..
@johnmiller38982 күн бұрын
I would love to see AJ and Preece in Kaulig’s cup cars. I think Preece could learn a lot from AJ. I think Eckes would be a good fit for Xfinity ride
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Eckes would be a good add if they can close the deal.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Preece brings sponsorship. He would be a bit down my list but I’d be open to seeing what happens.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
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@johnobrien68692 күн бұрын
I definitely want to see him in a Trackhouse Cup car. If not I can't see him racing for a "lesser' organisation just to learn the individual ovals. He needs to be in a top tier team and I imagine he would have the sponsorship clout to do that?
@LegacyOfWesteros2 күн бұрын
Allmendinger & Eckes in CUP Burton to Xfinity with Dye! Love me some SVG!
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
👍
@billdaniel83102 күн бұрын
I can't understand why NASCAR limits practise to a single 20 minute session, in V8 Supercars, you get two 40 minute practise sessions before Qualifying.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
It would give the high end teams an even bigger advantage and widen the gap more. They are trying to for some level of parity
@Kyte316Күн бұрын
does super 2 class in v8's get two 40min prac sessions or just top tier? the cup cars get longer prac sessions just not the xfinity cars
@thecage93662 күн бұрын
SVG said he feels more comfortable in the cup car as it handles much closer to the V8 Supercar
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
I am excited to see how he does on other ovals this year. Much like AJ he will find a way to contend on road courses.
@deanlaurens29692 күн бұрын
I wish the captin would give scotty mclaughlin a drive in nascar
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Love seeing cross over stuff. Wish it happened more!
@David-Indy2 күн бұрын
SVG is a road and street warrior. No better, no worse than that. A younger Boris Said.
@ryanyount32502 күн бұрын
Sir that’s bait!
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Boris Said is a character
@rickybuhl31763 күн бұрын
Still just really chuffed at how well the US fans have taken to SVG. Kinda akin to Grosjean and Bordais even Jan Magnussen and Bergmeister (gobshite, still haven't forgiven him for 2009 Laguna Seca lol) way back when - they were more than 'just racers' to many of us before they arrived in the US and it's been good to see them earn their stars n' stripes, as it were.
@ryanyount32502 күн бұрын
I think we appreciate a quality talent and welcome jnto American Racing. I wish that feeling was reciprocated in Europe
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
I have nothing but love for SVG thus far.
@rickybuhl3176Күн бұрын
@@ryanyount3250 I've been thinking about that, spoke to a colleague that races amateur touring cars (I'm Danish, he's a Brit - figured there may be a difference). My opinion on the lack of popularity is likely skewed but being honest - we do not appreciate the concept of 'rubbing is racing' in the same way in *anything* but Touring Cars. Since I was a teenager (I'm 42..) the 'naming all the sponsors' and being effectively a brand spokesman is not something we like, as fans, at all.. We have shown love to those who are people not pawns. We've been sent a lot of pawns and with the time they've been given to introduce themselves to us, with a mic, they've spent commercialising. Normal and accepted in the US, not outside it where it's the sport and not the business that we watch for. We like the personal stories, the driver to talk about themselves, not use the time to promote products and a little self deprecation always helps a bit more than it should. There may well have been drivers who were talented and great people but they didn't (for the most part) show us the second part in the brief time they had to introduce themselves - they always picked the commercial side and we, as mentioned, don't appreciate that the same way US fans have become accustomed to it. It's often the person we support more than a team, we just support that team because that's who 'he' is racing for. The 'of the drivers in my branded car, who do I like'. On top of that there's also an element that to be entirely honest - a lot of series we watch just to watch and enjoy the racing - we don't care about *any* of the drivers but are just watching to enjoy the racing - their nationality doesn't really matter - it's car 46 or car 15 with 3 drivers in it.. US drivers get plenty of love in the various GT/WEC series whenever they come to town. I guess professionalism is seen differently in the two places, the US is a little more chilled in terms of fanbase - they're incredibly passionate (more so than many of us) about their drivers and teams but they aren't held to as high a standard as they are here. Plenty of European drivers have made the route the other way and pretending talent isn't a factor is also a little dishonest, as would pretending money has nothing to do with it - so I appreciate it works both ways. Alexander Rossi wasn't world class, Conor Daly, Ferrucci - I mean ok we got JJ in the Garage 56 at LeMans but that's sort of an exhibition thing. Dempsey had a leg up but come on - it ain't as easy as you think to be the cute doctor from tv that the wife likes and then be taken seriously amongst our heroes - and get results. But because he was somebody when he arrived he wasn't busy selling us his sponsors - we got to hear more out of him than 'my team, my sponsors, my manufacturer, my fuel supplier'. We we getting to know who he was, not who paid him. So an American in a Porsche will always get some love if they do well, we know that ain't an easy porker to wrangle. If nothing else, it may speak more to what a fan thinks than any 'fact of the matter' but that's my few -cents- dollars on the subject.
@mintoxace55713 күн бұрын
The other thing people need to remember with SVG, is that he’s driving a car with a completely different rear end to anything he’s ever driven in his career, so he’s still learning how it moves underneath him etc. Once he’s in the Cup car, he’ll feel more confident & comfortable with how that car drives so he should be even better. 😊
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Makes a lot of sense to me. He has his work cut out for him with Kaulig cars though as they tend to unload poorly and quality not great.
@mintoxace5571Күн бұрын
@@KauligNation yeah he’s had to really work in the cars during the race to get them to a point where he can drive them properly and move forward. The problem is it takes them way too long to get there and he’s too far back to make a real impact.
@israelpaul8744Күн бұрын
It’s his first year he’s in the playoffs he’s a top 15 driver so imagine next year he’ll be a top 7 in the cup series
@mintoxace55713 күн бұрын
Correct. AJ was robbed and SVG is the real deal. SVG is still only in his learning phase too. He’s only gonna get better. 😊
@ryanyount32502 күн бұрын
Damn straight! I want all three to continue to get better!
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Track time is everything. Ryan and I discussed the other day how important it was for him to be able to communicate the changes they need to make mid race. Something it takes drivers years to get down and he’s already getting better at it.
@Gravy123-kp5ou3 күн бұрын
He (SVG) wasn’t far off AJ times and like you said he was one of the best.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
The best guy SVG could be paired with right now in all of NASCAR is AJ for experience and transitional reasons.
@Gravy123-kp5ou3 күн бұрын
SVG has done this all year. It’s just symptomatic of no prior experience and limited practice. He out qualified the 88 who is in similar circumstances.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
He will only get better
@billy4eyes5123 күн бұрын
Rain is forecast for Sunday? That’ll mix things up if that proves to be the case.
@ryanyount32503 күн бұрын
Last I checked showed 40% chance on Sunday. So that certainly opens the door for more rain racing! Would really shake things up
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
The weather has changed so many damn times for this weekend lol
@rodbrown83063 күн бұрын
Love the insights and evaluations of SVG last weekend Shawn, real interesting. Team evaluation as well!
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Thanks Rod. We really appreciate you leaving a comment and watching the video. It means a lot to Ryan and I. We are building a community here and glad you are apart of it.
@ronnierod38313 күн бұрын
Rodney Childress advising role
@ryanyount32503 күн бұрын
Yes I would be happy with that. Or even better would be competition director
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Not sure Mr. rice would be thrilled with that as he basically wears that hat unofficially atm
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Bringing him in would be great but they gotta put their money where their mouth is
@jbcomrad3 күн бұрын
Smile its good for you - rice
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Let’s put a smile on that face! - Joker….errmmm ummmm I mean Chris Rice 🤣
@stevemansfield34493 күн бұрын
Hey guys, hope you’re having a good week. First AJ had every right to be furious with his team, his comments were right on target. Next, I haven’t heard or seen anything on this idea, but I’d like Justin Marks to hire Rodney Childers and give him a leadership role, if we end up with a Trackhouse/Kaulig teaming in 25 (see other post) that could help both teams. Also, would NASCAR allow TH to buy a couple of Supercar Cars to practice with? I know they can’t practice with the Cup or Xfinity cars anymore but does that mean they can’t buy a non-NASCAR certified car and work on their race craft? Of course I’m thinking SVG on ovals here, but it wouldn’t hurt some of the others to learn from SVG and AJ on how to get around the road courses. Just wondering….
@ryanyount32503 күн бұрын
Unfortunately Nascar had very strict testing rules. Cup drivers can not practice on any Nascar sanctioned track and they have rules on cars as well but I’m not as familiar with those. Only way for SVG to get better is with more seat time. Running other series would be okay though. CARS tour ad an example would be okay
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
Chris Rice has been pretty adamant that there will be no merger and as it stands now they don’t even have an official alliance they just work together in some areas. I think it’s about time they at least make an official alliance. Sounds like Kaulig is considering moving AJ back to cup and possibly pursuing Eckes according to Bob Pockrass.
@tracybrinson34153 күн бұрын
If you were talking about somebody’s future, it be Daniel Henri pathetic job he has done. Don’t know how he has a job.
@KauligNation2 күн бұрын
You will get no argument from me. Anything less than AJ back in cup next year let’s you know they aren’t serious about improving their program. AJ is just a flat out better driver than Hemric in every way. (Shawn)
@kurtnielsen66843 күн бұрын
The biggest question for me is does Trackhouse prepare the car and then give it to College racing or does colleague prepare the car for track House because if House is preparing the car, then that explains the performance difference between the two drivers
@KauligNation3 күн бұрын
As far as I know trackhouse has not prepared any of the Kaulig equipment despite some people suggesting so
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SVG will do it easy unless he gets smashed by someone. Nothing fell his way . Are you guys joking? Coming from 18th? Sitting on the wrong side of the car?had never driven a nascar before in his life!😅😅😅😅. Qualified #1 already. 😅😅😅😅
@@stephenwilliams4583 lots of variables here. #1 never count out Kyle Larson. That would be a mistake. #2 SVG has been flat out not good on restarts (that’s his own words) if it stays green he’s my pick but he won’t be given the room he was last year. He will get beat and banged more. Last year there was no stage brakes. How him and the team choose to handle those will be vital. If there are yellows late I worry about guys moving him. On talent alone on a street course he’s obviously our pick but it’s by no means in the bag.
Wouldn't put svg in nothing but a boat going back home 😂 Zane Smith is terrible. Put A.j back in cupyou could try Harrison Burton in the 71
My prediction SVG will run top 5 in both and pick up one win. I also see AJ getting at least x1 really good result top 3. SVG picking up some Xfinity playoffs would b3 very helpful.
Justin Allgaier gave a great press conference today talking about data and Shane’s advantages at this track. Like you guys said let’s hope his car is competitive.
Allgaier is smart guy who heavily focused on prep
Ryan is correct. SVG had passed AJ and had it in the bag when the first caution came out with 3 1/2 laps to go. The last caution was the incident with Austin Hill. Both Kaulig drivers got penalties during that phase.
Shane is an 80% chance of winning 3 races in cup nxt year
I don’t know if I want to put percentages on it but he will have a good shot for sure
Shawn... do you do any research? You say the kaulig car not as good as a trackhouse car yet it finishes 2nd. I like how you think 1 street race experience and you think all the other drivers are up to his street course experience. Any reason you can find to not get behind shane has now lost this channel a follower
Was any part of this message suppose to be coherent? I don’t think their losing anything when you can’t string together three sentences that make any sense.
Surely he doesn’t have to be a fan boy 100% of the time. I’m a massive SVG fan but Shawn makes great points around Kaulig.
Appreciated mate
I hear a lot of people keep saying that things fell Shane‘s way last year in Chicago when it comes to strategy which is the exact opposite of what happened. As others have mentioned below, the shortened race put everybody at the front back in the field because other guys had already pitted before NASCAR called it. Shane was back to 18th with only 20 laps to go. he then had to pass 18 cars in under 20 laps to get to the front and win. Then when you finally got in front they called a caution just before he passed Hayley, so we then had to go back to 2nd and do that overtake again. Then he got out in front was driving away, and then they pulled another caution so they brought him back to the field again. He still then drove away and one under the green white checker process. Nothing went Shane‘s way last year but still managed to get the win, and in the process he said the three fastest laps of the race, with his fastest lap being almost a second faster than anybody else on the day. if he gets a decent car in both races and it doesn’t fall apart on him, or someone doesn’t deliver wreck him, I think he could be fighting for the win. Man, I hope he does because it would just be amazing if he won again. Thanks for your program guys. It’s great to listen to all the way over in Australia. Hope you enjoy the weekend. :-)
Yep so many people are salty still. Unfortunately the nay sayers can’t state who is better but will no doubt jump on SVG if he comes up short.
Things didn’t fall SVGs way last year. Having to pit after the race was shortened put him back to 18th. He drove through the field. Definitely a come from behind win 🏆
Shane to sweep
Things falling Shanes way. Sitting on wrong side, gear lever on wrong hand, shunted from 5th to 18th, passes everyone the pushed back to 2nd, hits the front again and oops restart again then finally fell over the finish line yep you guessed it in the lead whew slip sliding away.
What wrecks they just bounce of tyre barriers and keep going
Sensible predictions. A lot has to go your way to win a race in Nascar.
Predictions on where they will place is funny. Svg wins both.
We shall see. Even as a Kaulig fan I’m a bit worried about the equipment holding up. The other drivers having his data this time around will help.
@KauligNation sure it will help them. But just search gold coast 300 and you will see the Chicago track is basically an oval in comparison. So this track is still easy compared to what he's been consistently running since he was 19. Even in sub par machinery he will get it moving faster than the others. They struggle with track limits and this track is all limits. If it's sunny he will gap the feild. If it's raining he will gap the feild.
He’s the favourite or at least equal favourite however calling a sweep is a big one. Plenty of fast guys in Xfinity and irrespective of who prepped his car they’re probably not as good as a JGR car or HMS.
Top 5 for AJ and svg. I really do expect svg to be pushed this weekend. I still think he has some advantages with set up and tire management due to his street track experience. His disadvantage is knowing exactly where the left side of the car is to the wall
SVG is going to get no leeway this weekend. He will be pushed for sure
It's been rumoured that Shane has been in a Trackhouse Cup car this year. I've just watched Shane's pre-race press conference and he mentions Travis Mack coming to 'the shop' to help prep the car, then the car leaving in a Kaulig truck. Sounds like it is a Trackhouse car to me.
@@powder4360 100 % a Trackhouse prepared car, Shane posted a pic of His dog Ronald next to it in the Trackhouse Shop.
@@matthewallen5399 I did see that photo - and I've just had another look and noticed 'Trackhouse' on the wall behind the car. 👍 Maybe Justin Marks will have to go Trophy Hunting at the Kaulig shop next week.🙂
Yeah well it was a track house prepared car at COTA as well and that thing fell apart like a heap of shit too. He hasn’t had a decent car since he won in Chicago last year. Every single time he’s raced in cup since, he’s had mechanical problems that have stopped him from being able to fight for the win. We just have to hope that they’ve given him a decent car this weekend so he can show his talents. :-)
The car was in fact at both shops. So a SVG cup cad prepared at Trackhouse but the Kaulig hauler takes it to the track. Not sure I like that
@@KauligNationI guess it helps them prep and run the 3rd Cup car otherwise AJ sits out.
If you guys are scared, get a dog. Let's call for the SVG sweep! Listen, as you guys said, the ciup cars are spec cars and they're only a few tenths apart. Drivers can make a huge difference, you mentioned the strategy potentially helping SVG. That was 100% not the case, with the rain shortening he got pushed back to like 18th or something. And he literally passed all those cars to take the lead. No one else even came close to passing a third of the amount of cars he passed. He won two of the three road courses in Xfinity this year, and was one of the best two or three cars, and was the best car at the one he lost. Svg is the betting favorite on Sunday, and it's probably going to be the betting favorite on Saturday. So if he's everyone else's favorite, why isn't he the favorite of the two guys who are fans of him? Stop being a bunch of weenies
cool thing is his red bull chief from australia helped setup the trackhouse car last year, so he has some info available. but i think he has a huge target on his back and someone will crash him, hope im wrong.
SVG going to sweep the weekend but Dinger going to give him a run for his money in both races!
From my memory, Ryan is correct about COTA Xfinity race. Stage 3, SVG caught, passed & pulled away from AJ.
Thank you for confirming! SVG and AJ were well on there way to finishing 1st and 2nd until the late race caution. Then all hell broke loose.
@@ryanyount3250 yeah it was 8 laps to go
Have no fear Aj and Svg are here! ….And josh
And Josh is there for moral support! 😁
SVG wont win in the no16 car...maybe if he were back in the 91 he would have a stronger chance.
Don't be so sure. The 16 car won at the Roval last year. It's capable of winning.
@@ryanyount3250 But where did it get in Chicago last year? Completely different tracks.
@@wayneblackwwell6439 It is 100% a Trackhouse prepared car!
Kaulig finished 2nd last year at Chicago with haley... he will be fine
AJ and Zane in Cup With Burton, Eckes, and Williams in Xfinity!
I want him (SVG) to have another year in Xfinity to have more experience on ovals. Road courses are no problem for him since he’ll contend for wins on those for the most part but the ovals is where he needs to get better.
SVG should be in Cup next year, coz the cup car is more familiar for him. This year he’s not only having to learn the tracks, he’s having to learn the xfinity car which is a waste of time coz when he goes to Cup that knowledge is pointless.
From me sitting on my sofa. AJ should be in cup. From the few races I've seen he seem very well rounded driver. I think svg used him up earlier in year. Which was a shame. Im torn. I dont know if learning the tracks in a familiar cup car is better than learning tracks and driving style in the xfinity car. I know your guys swap out of each car but it can't be easy. I think I want svg in xfiniti one more year. Give him the cup road coarses and a few ovals. But mainly exfiniti. He needs more time. But hey I'm just a guy on my sofa
Nothing wrong with being a guy on your sofa. At the end of the day most of these teams prioritize wins. Trackhouse has him under contract. Trackhouse and Kaulig work together but don’t have an “official” alliance. Trackhouse more than likely has a third charter. One win… yes JUST ONE SINGLE WIN is an automatic playoff qualifier regardless of how you do on the other tracks. Playoffs mean more media exposure, more sponsor exposure and more opportunity. My guess is Trackhouse will value that more than anything else. SVG is more than likely CUP bound. I also think AJ is likely CUP bound which leaves lots of open seats. Are you excited for the Chicago street race this weekend?
Super pumped for the weekend. I think the rain played into svg favour last year. Yes statergy is a big one. He been graining on pit road recently. But I feel some cup guys are giving him a leg up again. The xfinti race will be so much learning for him. Grip levels, tire wear rates. He going to know exactly where the walls are. Because his xfiniti car will have no mirrors left on it. I do feel he will be bumped this weekend. I think any grace period is over. But you guys have some amazing road racers. Cup and exfiniti. Love was not slow a few weeks ago
@@danjaz2000 Chicago isn’t my favourite road course I think it’s too tight personally but love the views. Track position will be key. If they unload good they have a shot. If they are playing catch-up it could get ugly
@@KauligNation so right 2 lane restarts on a street track is just inviting another pace car. You're right about street races period. Mostly just squares , low speed corners, no run off, walls and crashes.
@@danjaz2000 I had forgotten about the 2 lane restarts in Chicago - and that is a BIG factor! Thanks for reminding us of that important fact. I would love to see SVG win either or both Xfinity and Cup - do I think he could? No, BUT too many times in the past when I've said he had to chance to win, he has proven me wrong. With SVG you can never say never BUT I am certainly keeping expectations in check.
Plumadore racing. Scoop up Harrison. $$ It's his earning years ahead
I think doing something with Harrison might make sense but I think there are more deserving guys for a cup ride ahead of him. Sponsor $ matter though.
his experience with Gen car And his age. He needed this kick to get him focused. It's do or go be a spotter
I wouldn't be upset if Shane wasn't in a Trackhouse Cup car next season, but I'd prefer him to stay in the Trackhouse 'family'. Shane is an extremely versatile driver and I think Trackhouse can make better use of that. There's talk about entering the Chili Bowl next year and he would be perfect for events like Pikes Peak, Baja 1000 etc. I can see Shane becoming the new Ken Block, but this would prohibit a fulltime NASCAR career - so let him run in a Kaulig car parttime.
From what I understand SVG is fully committed to pursuing NASCAR full time.
Shawn I like how you articulate your points. I’d be upset if he’s not a competitive Cup car next season. I wouldn’t care if it’s Kaulig but I did say competitive. I think Zane is better in Xfinity and I reckon Eckes to Cup is risky.
Thanks you! Your kind words are appreciated as is your feedback! - Most likely out come is SVG in the third Trackhouse car but if Bob Pockrass is throwing it out there that there’s at least a chance he stays in Xfinity it’s probably something to consider. - Zane Smith likely had to much backing to go down to xfinity and will likely land in cup. That being said I’d take Zane on Kauligs Xfinity team. - Kaulig has no blue chip prospects. For the long term future of your team you need to get younger. AJ can bail you out for another 3-5 years maybe 6 but 6 years from now AJ will be 47. If the difference between getting Eckes and not getting Eckes is starting him in cup it might have to be a gamble they need to take. I would feel far more comfortable with him in xfinity and he doesn’t have a ton of sponsor support which isn’t ideal. What would your guess on Kauligs line up be next year and how confident are you SVG can be respectable on ovals in Cup?
@@KauligNation SVG would benefit from two or three test days on a track like Texas or Las Vegas than another season in Xfinity. I know the testing is highly unlikely…..
I would love to see AJ and Preece in Kaulig’s cup cars. I think Preece could learn a lot from AJ. I think Eckes would be a good fit for Xfinity ride
Eckes would be a good add if they can close the deal.
Preece brings sponsorship. He would be a bit down my list but I’d be open to seeing what happens.
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I definitely want to see him in a Trackhouse Cup car. If not I can't see him racing for a "lesser' organisation just to learn the individual ovals. He needs to be in a top tier team and I imagine he would have the sponsorship clout to do that?
Allmendinger & Eckes in CUP Burton to Xfinity with Dye! Love me some SVG!
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I can't understand why NASCAR limits practise to a single 20 minute session, in V8 Supercars, you get two 40 minute practise sessions before Qualifying.
It would give the high end teams an even bigger advantage and widen the gap more. They are trying to for some level of parity
does super 2 class in v8's get two 40min prac sessions or just top tier? the cup cars get longer prac sessions just not the xfinity cars
SVG said he feels more comfortable in the cup car as it handles much closer to the V8 Supercar
I am excited to see how he does on other ovals this year. Much like AJ he will find a way to contend on road courses.
I wish the captin would give scotty mclaughlin a drive in nascar
Love seeing cross over stuff. Wish it happened more!
SVG is a road and street warrior. No better, no worse than that. A younger Boris Said.
Sir that’s bait!
Boris Said is a character
Still just really chuffed at how well the US fans have taken to SVG. Kinda akin to Grosjean and Bordais even Jan Magnussen and Bergmeister (gobshite, still haven't forgiven him for 2009 Laguna Seca lol) way back when - they were more than 'just racers' to many of us before they arrived in the US and it's been good to see them earn their stars n' stripes, as it were.
I think we appreciate a quality talent and welcome jnto American Racing. I wish that feeling was reciprocated in Europe
I have nothing but love for SVG thus far.
@@ryanyount3250 I've been thinking about that, spoke to a colleague that races amateur touring cars (I'm Danish, he's a Brit - figured there may be a difference). My opinion on the lack of popularity is likely skewed but being honest - we do not appreciate the concept of 'rubbing is racing' in the same way in *anything* but Touring Cars. Since I was a teenager (I'm 42..) the 'naming all the sponsors' and being effectively a brand spokesman is not something we like, as fans, at all.. We have shown love to those who are people not pawns. We've been sent a lot of pawns and with the time they've been given to introduce themselves to us, with a mic, they've spent commercialising. Normal and accepted in the US, not outside it where it's the sport and not the business that we watch for. We like the personal stories, the driver to talk about themselves, not use the time to promote products and a little self deprecation always helps a bit more than it should. There may well have been drivers who were talented and great people but they didn't (for the most part) show us the second part in the brief time they had to introduce themselves - they always picked the commercial side and we, as mentioned, don't appreciate that the same way US fans have become accustomed to it. It's often the person we support more than a team, we just support that team because that's who 'he' is racing for. The 'of the drivers in my branded car, who do I like'. On top of that there's also an element that to be entirely honest - a lot of series we watch just to watch and enjoy the racing - we don't care about *any* of the drivers but are just watching to enjoy the racing - their nationality doesn't really matter - it's car 46 or car 15 with 3 drivers in it.. US drivers get plenty of love in the various GT/WEC series whenever they come to town. I guess professionalism is seen differently in the two places, the US is a little more chilled in terms of fanbase - they're incredibly passionate (more so than many of us) about their drivers and teams but they aren't held to as high a standard as they are here. Plenty of European drivers have made the route the other way and pretending talent isn't a factor is also a little dishonest, as would pretending money has nothing to do with it - so I appreciate it works both ways. Alexander Rossi wasn't world class, Conor Daly, Ferrucci - I mean ok we got JJ in the Garage 56 at LeMans but that's sort of an exhibition thing. Dempsey had a leg up but come on - it ain't as easy as you think to be the cute doctor from tv that the wife likes and then be taken seriously amongst our heroes - and get results. But because he was somebody when he arrived he wasn't busy selling us his sponsors - we got to hear more out of him than 'my team, my sponsors, my manufacturer, my fuel supplier'. We we getting to know who he was, not who paid him. So an American in a Porsche will always get some love if they do well, we know that ain't an easy porker to wrangle. If nothing else, it may speak more to what a fan thinks than any 'fact of the matter' but that's my few -cents- dollars on the subject.
The other thing people need to remember with SVG, is that he’s driving a car with a completely different rear end to anything he’s ever driven in his career, so he’s still learning how it moves underneath him etc. Once he’s in the Cup car, he’ll feel more confident & comfortable with how that car drives so he should be even better. 😊
Makes a lot of sense to me. He has his work cut out for him with Kaulig cars though as they tend to unload poorly and quality not great.
@@KauligNation yeah he’s had to really work in the cars during the race to get them to a point where he can drive them properly and move forward. The problem is it takes them way too long to get there and he’s too far back to make a real impact.
It’s his first year he’s in the playoffs he’s a top 15 driver so imagine next year he’ll be a top 7 in the cup series
Correct. AJ was robbed and SVG is the real deal. SVG is still only in his learning phase too. He’s only gonna get better. 😊
Damn straight! I want all three to continue to get better!
Track time is everything. Ryan and I discussed the other day how important it was for him to be able to communicate the changes they need to make mid race. Something it takes drivers years to get down and he’s already getting better at it.
He (SVG) wasn’t far off AJ times and like you said he was one of the best.
The best guy SVG could be paired with right now in all of NASCAR is AJ for experience and transitional reasons.
SVG has done this all year. It’s just symptomatic of no prior experience and limited practice. He out qualified the 88 who is in similar circumstances.
He will only get better
Rain is forecast for Sunday? That’ll mix things up if that proves to be the case.
Last I checked showed 40% chance on Sunday. So that certainly opens the door for more rain racing! Would really shake things up
The weather has changed so many damn times for this weekend lol
Love the insights and evaluations of SVG last weekend Shawn, real interesting. Team evaluation as well!
Thanks Rod. We really appreciate you leaving a comment and watching the video. It means a lot to Ryan and I. We are building a community here and glad you are apart of it.
Rodney Childress advising role
Yes I would be happy with that. Or even better would be competition director
Not sure Mr. rice would be thrilled with that as he basically wears that hat unofficially atm
Bringing him in would be great but they gotta put their money where their mouth is
Smile its good for you - rice
Let’s put a smile on that face! - Joker….errmmm ummmm I mean Chris Rice 🤣
Hey guys, hope you’re having a good week. First AJ had every right to be furious with his team, his comments were right on target. Next, I haven’t heard or seen anything on this idea, but I’d like Justin Marks to hire Rodney Childers and give him a leadership role, if we end up with a Trackhouse/Kaulig teaming in 25 (see other post) that could help both teams. Also, would NASCAR allow TH to buy a couple of Supercar Cars to practice with? I know they can’t practice with the Cup or Xfinity cars anymore but does that mean they can’t buy a non-NASCAR certified car and work on their race craft? Of course I’m thinking SVG on ovals here, but it wouldn’t hurt some of the others to learn from SVG and AJ on how to get around the road courses. Just wondering….
Unfortunately Nascar had very strict testing rules. Cup drivers can not practice on any Nascar sanctioned track and they have rules on cars as well but I’m not as familiar with those. Only way for SVG to get better is with more seat time. Running other series would be okay though. CARS tour ad an example would be okay
Chris Rice has been pretty adamant that there will be no merger and as it stands now they don’t even have an official alliance they just work together in some areas. I think it’s about time they at least make an official alliance. Sounds like Kaulig is considering moving AJ back to cup and possibly pursuing Eckes according to Bob Pockrass.
If you were talking about somebody’s future, it be Daniel Henri pathetic job he has done. Don’t know how he has a job.
You will get no argument from me. Anything less than AJ back in cup next year let’s you know they aren’t serious about improving their program. AJ is just a flat out better driver than Hemric in every way. (Shawn)
The biggest question for me is does Trackhouse prepare the car and then give it to College racing or does colleague prepare the car for track House because if House is preparing the car, then that explains the performance difference between the two drivers
As far as I know trackhouse has not prepared any of the Kaulig equipment despite some people suggesting so
Yay SVG on utube
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SVG can drive anything.