RFK Chasing Big Sponsor, New Charter, New Driver | Allmendinger RETURNS to Cup!
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CORRECTION: Allmendinger is a 3-time Cup winner. I completely forgot about his Roval win. My bad.
How dare you get something wrong! Just kidding, your the man Eric!
Eric Estepp it's OK 👍but who's your pick to win at Michigan this weekend?
I was about to make that comment. Dinger is undefeated at the ROVAL.
No worries. Happens to the best of us.
It’s all good
Bloomquist was a natural on the dirt. Hell of a driver and one hell of a person. Dirt raceing lost a great one and so did us fans of dirt. Rip black sunshine. Throw them sliders in heaven.
Great driver meet him many years ago on several occasions a great everyday guy but when that helmet went on the racer took over.
@@robert930tn yes it did. I met him several times. He's all business n the late model but loved the fans.
Maybe RFK didn't outbid 23XI. Maybe Haas cut them a deal on the charter, in exchange for the technical alliance for the #41 car.
That sounds legitimate
That sounds plausible as well
RFK was always my pick for the fourth charter. But with the forth charter being retained, your theory makes a lot of sense.
Good way for Ford to keep another charter as well
Thank you, Eric, for paying tribute to "The Bloomer." My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for his family, friends and dirt racing all around. God bless you all
istg before we know it, kaulig’s gonna move aj allmendinger back down to xfinity in 2026… 😭
It was AJ's choice to go back to Xfinity
@@APC93he said he just told Kaulig to put him where he could help the team the most and that ended up being Xfinity this year
@@APC93 dude was crying at the Roval after winning the cup race. He absolutely did not go to Xfinity all on his own, he wanted to stay in cup full time and try to win more in cup
I think Allmendinger threatened a move to RFK Racing in the 60, and that is why he got moved up again. Honestly the two rumors/announcement came out way too close together
The Dinger in cup, clocks spring forward
Dinger to Xfinity, clocks fall back
That’s what his career felt like lately 😂
Seriously though, glad to have him back in cup
Scott Bloomquist was just one Dale Jr’s podcast last year! RIP
RIP Scott Bloomqist ! He was truly a genuine Bad Ass on the Dirt ! Watched him for many years ! He will be sorely missed !
RIP Scott Bloomquist
God rest his soul.
He will be missed
Allimendinger last win was last year at the roval
I was about to say the same thing
Scott Bloomquist had a craftsman truck series start. So the news of his passing is nascar news as well. Although it’s relevant news for American oval racing as a whole regardless.
Would love to see RFK with 3 cars full time- Brads my guy, hope he performs this weekend in Michigan...
I was hoping they would have snagged Berry and his crew chief but that didn't happen 😊
My wife n' I were thinking how weird and cool it'd b to see RFK snag Kyle Busch!! It was fun for a good laugh 😂
@@diolives333And put a Busch behind the wheel of a #97 Ford once again. That'd be oddly satisfying to see, even despite the old "Kyle Busch is an @ss!" Quote from Brad back in the day
@@diolives333i dont think Brad and Kyle have reconciled and I don't think Kyle would want a rival on track to become his boss. But who knows, if he got to reconcile with Childress of all people, maybe Brad is not far fetched?
Yes, I had that same thought as well!@@diolives333
Did we all forget about AJ’s emotional Roval win in 2023?!?!
Awesome Victory
I’m glad for Aj, he deserves the cup ride. Also the Kroger sponsorship could make for some interesting paint schemes for RFK.
Tragic to hear of Scott Bloomquist used to watch him in the midwest dirt series driving to zero late model division at the track we watched him when he came I believe he was undefeated at that track he won every race from the back he was incredible love the guy I recently saw an interview with him on Dale Jr podcast I remember him talking about flying and not having a license but he still flew anyway because it was the only time he felt truly free so now my sympathy to his family and all who knew him he was unique individual who he will be missed😢
I'm among those who doesn't follow Dirt Racing in depth, but I've definitely heard the name Scott Bloomquist. My condolences to the Family and Fanbase of the Legend.
On lighter topics, I couldn't be happier for the 'Dinger! He belongs in the Cup series and I love watching him win! The sincerity of his emotions when he gets to Victory Lane is hard to match!
i hope if rfk gets a 3rd charter, they bring back one of their older numbers from 2000s like the 26 or the 97
I'm to young to have watched Scott Bloomquist in his prime but even in the races he's run the last few years he was a sight to be seen! His talent his charisma will always be remembered by the dirt racers. Even in the races he ran this year it was always amazing to watch him race and go door to door with the best, we'll all miss Scott ❤️ ☝️
He was on Dale jr’s podcast like 2 years ago I believe, it’s a real good episode and learned a lot about the man who was the Earnhardt of dirt
@@toddmanger7194 yeah I remember that episode. I remember he tried to run a race in nascar and talked about it on that episode but nascar wouldn't allow it, kinda sucks that he never got that chance
I like Preece. I feel in the right car he can do well. Like Eric said he’s racing for a team that’s in the middle of having a fire sale.
Sad to hear about the passing of Scott Bloomquist, and its happened to other former drivers too especially in recent years from plane crashes or helicopter crashes. .
Doesn't the Hass Factory Team have an technical alliance with RFK next year! It only makes sense RFK gets priority over 23XI from SHR in buying a charter, maybe they even getting a discount price to pay for the alliance with RFK next year.
As a fan of Motorsports of all ways Scot Blomqvist's death is a sad one. It reminds me of Mike Stefaniks death a few years back. It's unfortunate but the mark he left on the track will not be forgotten
RIP Scot
Scott is one of the greatest to ever sit behind the wheel of a late model. he will be missed. I'm happy I've been able to watch that man race.
Yay Dinger! I really hope Preece gets a decent ride. He's never really had one in cup. I like him a lot. He's got a great attitude.
Been watching Preece here in the Northeast for many years. I can promise you that the dude can drive. Even early this season he would work himself into the top ten just to have it taken from him by bad pit stops and dumb changes to the car. Plus, he is a throwback to how drivers used to get to Cup and for that reason alone he should get another shot. RFK seems have to have turned the corner and I could easily see Preece win a race for them next year.
3:39 his last win was at the roval in 2023 and it was his 3rd win
I hope this deal with RFK works out. Brad has one of the best eyes for talent in the cup garage. If Brad taps Preece for a 3rd full time ride then I think he sees something in Ryan that we don't know about. If it's Preece, I'm 100% on board.
RIP Scott Bloomquist I hope his family is able to recover from their loss
I hear that Hass Factory Team is gonna announce the xfinity driver lineup this weekend
This could be interesting.
That does appear to be the case
Allmendinger is a 3 time cup winner, he won the 2023 Charlotte Roval race
More wins than Bubba 🤣
@@GASparky217 holy rent free
@@the_banana3797 what?
Scott Bloomquist was quite literally the Dale Earnhardt of the dirt late model world. Love him or hate him, everyone's eyes were on that black number zero car when it pulled onto the track. Black sunshines memory will live on for a long time to come in the dirt community.
Shout-out to Eric for the Baker and Buccaneers reference! In all seriousness, Preece has talent, no doubt. If it takes him moving from a C/C- car to a B/B- car to show that talent and he succeeds, then I'm all for it.
Preece has had substandard equipment the whole run in Cup.
0:47 he made 1 start in nascar at the 2013 mudsummer classic ( Eldora trucks ) and finishing 69th but has 127 wins in 738 starts since 1989 in a late model and numerous highlights and memorable moments ( winning on 3 wheels ) he will be missed
Preece always does what he can with the given equipment to get the best possible result. Sometimes he does get himself in situations on track that could destroy the equipment but he has always tried. He also tries to keep the equipment in one piece too. These are my observations of his driving style and how he takes care of his equipment. Which means (in my eyes) he's a good-great option for an expansion team. But not always for a startup team.
I’d agree that Preece is a good fit for RFK. Look at Buescher and how he found his mojo in the 17 car, RFK is a team that can grow and develop a driver
I'm shocked you said Ryan Preece. I was thinking Zane Smith might get the 3rd seat
Bloomquist was a freaking legend. The best late model driver of all time.
Not a very good pilot though
There are 5 road courses races this season: COTA, Sonoma, Chicago Street, Watkins Glen and Charlotte Roval
I've never understood the excitement around Allmendinger. He's a mid-pack driver who just absolutely dumps all over his crew and team whenever things aren't going well. There are plenty of mid-pack drivers that are more team oriented, so I guess I just can't understand why there's any hype or excitment about him getting back in a Cup car.
The RFK analyst guy David Smith they hired loves Preece.
Rest in peace, Scott Bloomquest.
I think Allmendinger back full time in Cup all but confirms Trackhouse will get a third charter for SVG
Fender Dinger back in cup. Good for several over-driving yellows.
Thanks for starting with Scott. He's a hero toe along with Ken Block. They were icons in their fields
I remember when Scott Bloomquist was doing an interview with Dirt Vision after racing in an Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series race, and all he said in the interview was, "See that young girl over there, she's going places", Scott was referring to Jade Avedisian. That's a huge compliment coming from a dirt legend because Scott very seldom gave anyone praise....
Rip 0 I’m just like you Eric I didn’t watch the dirt racing scene closely but I knew the name Bloomquist. That dude was badass personified and an all around good guy from what I could tell. Long Live the master of dirt!
RFK already have Keselowski and Buescher for experience. They need some young talent imo
Dinger should have stayed in cup. Getting Kroger would be a huge win for RFK, maybe eventually helping buy a 3rd charter.
Kevin Harvick has funded completely out of his own pocket several super late model races, a couple modified races, and a truck race for Ryan Preece prior to his Stewart Hass deal. Harvick believes in him enough to put A LOT of his own money up to support him. I do believe Preece is capable of wins, and good finishes in a top quality cup car, with a good crew chief, something he has never had yet. I believe he has the talent, and ability, i would not be surprised if RFK hires him.
Bloomquist was the equivalent to Dale, in the dirt community.
BK is big in Zane Smith has talked bout him a few times. And if he doesn’t go to Trackhouse or Front Row I’d rather have him go to RFK
Good point, if Zane doesn’t go to Spire, then RFK should definitely try to get him
"In CUP, the stat sheet hasn't been kind to preece" 😂😅😁😃😀
I’ve only ever watched NASCAR, some ARCA, and the Indy 500 and I know the name Scott Bloomquist
That’s terrible news and I’m sorry to his family, friends, and the dirt racing community for their losss
Fairly rarely keep up with dirt, but the first guy I ever heard of on the dirt scene was Bloomquist…seems surreal that that was probably more than 15 years ago, and even more surreal that he’s no longer with us. Rest easy, Bloomer…
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Why doesn’t RFK get Zane Smith for the 3rd car
Max Verstappen.
Ryan Preece is underrated. He builds his own Modifieds, so he knows setups. He also knows tire management, running long races on the same set of tires. Plus the dudes is tougher than a $3 pork chop, flipped and raced with black eyes. He's the next generation Ryan Newman.
RIP Scott. I had the honor of being in a race or 2 with him on iRacing back in 2015 when I was still in Rookie Street Stocks.
It’s so sad Scott passed RIP Scott Bloomquist
Kualig racing make up your minds with aj allmendinger!!
I Think They're Committed To Him Being In Cup Now
A reason I can't see RFK Racing going after Preece is because generally you don't throw $30 million dollars at a charter and get someone who hasn't produced very much in the cup series in that car. He may be good in really bad equipment, but so is everyone else at SHR and they've shown a lot more. The Baker Mayfield analogy is close; however, the Bucs offered him a very small deal 1 year prove it deal. Then they broke the bank for him after he won the job (over their in house talent) and he had his best season ever.
Being from East Tennessee, with one of the most famous dirt tracks in the world in my home town (Tazewell), the news today about Scott Bloomquist hits hard.. God bless him and his family. He will be forever missed.
On the other hand, as a Keselowski DIEHARD, I am excited about the RFK rumors! Cant wait to see the future for BK and this awesome team! #6NeverQuits
If RFK can get a 3rd car. I wonder if they could get Zane Smith since Trackhouse, Spire, and Kaulig all seem to be full!
That’s what I was thinking. Zane also filled in for Buescher a couple years ago
@@thesouthernflipper3274 Exactly!
I like Preece. I've watched him race for years. He's devoted to his craft. Excellent work ethics. He just needs to be with the right team. The kid's good. Just give him a chance to prove it. RIP Bloomer. You will be missed.
Preece work ethics??? The dude never worked a real job a day in his life
I think Hamlin is waiting for the charter deal to be finalized, and missed out on a charter, and that’s why the herbst thing fell through
If RFK gets what would have been 23XI charter where Herbst was the leader to be the driver, could Herbst go to RFK? He is currently a Ford driver.
Makes sense and 23xi should stay a two car team for at least another year!
Not a huge Herbst fan, but why not approach him for the RFK seat still? His money on top of the Kroger money could help raise all 3 teams
Great show Eric. You always have the best stories and are always professional. Thank you
I love the Baker Mayfield reference! Boomer Sooner and go to Norman, OK's very own CBELL #20!
It’s not a good analogy though. Baker had 4 straight seasons of at least 3,000 yards, threw for at least 20 TDs 3 of those years and threw 10 TDs and 1153 yards in just 4 playoff games with the Browns. He was always a good QB.
A better analogy would be Geno Smith
3:38 AJ won at the roval last year
Kyle Bush right now, like heck I'll take it!!! Lol
When I was a kid My family would go watch Scott race at a small dirt track in Wartburg Tennessee in the late '80s and 90s. I'm very sad to hear this news today RIP Scott bloomquist.
I still think for the right amount of coin you can pry one of the Kaulig charters away too. Or I still see the possibility of a Trackhouse/Kaulig merger for a 4 car cup team and a massive feeder team in Xfinity
R.I.P. Scott Bloomquist.
There’s been the rumors with Justin Haley connected to Spire- but maybe the RFK and Kroger thing only just happened. I think if RFK came up to Haley and said they want him, as long as he hasn’t signed anywhere else yet, he’ll probably go to RFK.
At Bowman Gray where they just announced the Clash for Feb 2nd!!
AJ won the Roval last season
1. If you're not getting WOO sprints and WOO late model race news on YT I think you're missing out on a lot of great racing content, he'll even LBTV Low Budget TV on YT.....lots of local tracks from dirt to asphalt are covered weekly on their channels. The up and comers are there.
2. I got to watch Bloomquist race many years ago around the late 90s early 2000s somewhere in Nebraska. I knew who he was somehow I think from whatever TV station featured those races back then, but it's sad to say I'll never get to see him race in person again nor take my son to see him. He was a legend back then and will forever be as such.
Bloomer was the dale Earnhardt of dirt, Straight LEGEND. Sad day.
I don’t know that RFK needs the veteran driver. Look at young Ford driver.
As always, I trust your NASCAR info the most of all of them. ☺
I have followed NASAR since the 1960's I have seen things, I know stuff.
I mean if Josh Berry can get a ride after this year with an average finish of 21.1 and a league leading 6 DNFs, then I don’t see why Preece can’t either. Personally, I don’t think either are Cup Series level drivers.
When Tony was involved he did back preece I support it the guy has some grit to him
Preece is prolly the best driver for the $. You won’t break the bank and get a pretty talented driver with no baggage.
just saw you’re doing a “talk show” at daytona!! Congrats!! looking forward to it
LET'S FREAKING GOOOO!!!!!! i hope this is true! Preece is a great driver in bad equipment. I see some wins coming
I remember him in the eldora truck race with that left front picked up like a late model
I'm mainly a dirt fan and Bloomquist was the OG. He will be missed.
Singer is a 3 time cup winner, his first was at Watkins glen
What about Zane Smith getting that third RFK ride?
Hi Eric Estepp I never miss a single episode 😊❤
I agree with you. I think Preece would be a good choice for the 3rd RFK car.
I'd go after Meyer, Eckes, or some young driver if RFK. Brad is at the tail end. Buescher is in his prime. A young driver makes sense to me.
Was so excited bout the 3rd car till I heard it was prolly for preece
Preece sucks 👌
Zane Smith would be the better option over Preece.
Denny did say in his podcast that he wasn’t in the business of a charter until they get a charter agreement done
Eric, unrelated to your video, but did you see the 2025 clash will be at Bowman Gray?!? Awesome!
Matt dibenedetto to rfk would be cool
AJ's a three-time cup series winner. He won a Roval race too.