5 Must-Watch NASCAR Drivers at COTA – Gridiron Gracie vs. Jack Maverick’s Wild Debate!
By Gridiron Gracie & Jack Maverick
GRIDIRON GRACIE:
“Jack, I know you love chaos, but NASCAR isn’t a fantasy football draft– whether it’s my kind of football or your so-called real football. It’s about drivers with skill, consistency, and, you know, actually finishing the race.”
JACK MAVERICK:
“Oh, here we go. The ‘consistency’ speech. Meanwhile, I’m out here picking drivers who aren’t afraid to shake things up. You wanna be safe, I wanna be right!”
1. Tyler Reddick – The Pole Position Powerhouse
Gracie: “Starting from pole at Circuit of the Americas is a huge advantage, and Reddick knows how to capitalize. He won here before and is one of the best road course drivers in the series.”
Jack: “Yeah, yeah, but starting on pole doesn’t mean you win. Ever heard of drivers using race strategy, Gracie? I bet someone takes Reddick out in the first 20 laps.”
2. Shane Van Gisbergen – The Wild Card Threat
Jack: “SVG is a beast on street circuits. He won his NASCAR debut in Chicago and starts sixth at COTA. He’s got that ‘drive it like you stole it’ drivers mentality.”
Gracie: “He’s a talented driver, but NASCAR Cup cars aren’t V8 Supercars. This isn’t Australia, Jack.”
Jack: “Right, because learning new things is bad? This guy could win on a unicycle.”
Gracie: “And I bet you’d pick him to win even if he did.”
Jack: “Of course! SVG doesn’t need pit stops—he just intimidates the tires into lasting longer.”
3. Chase Elliott – The Road Course King
Gracie: “Elliott has the best record on road courses, period. He starts third and is always a threat at COTA. You can’t ignore his ability.”
Jack: “I’m not ignoring him—I’m just saying he’s not winning. He’s good, but I don’t see that fire this season.”
Gracie: “Oh, so now you’re a mind reader? Maybe I should start calling you ‘Psychic Maverick.’”
Jack: “It’s not mind reading, it’s gut instinct, Gracie. And my gut says Elliott isn’t taking the checkered flag this time.”
4. Connor Zilisch – The Rookie with Nothing to Lose
Jack: “Listen, this kid just won the Xfinity race and starts 14th in his Cup debut. You don’t think he’s gonna make some noise? This is the definition of a bold pick, and I love it.”
Gracie: “Love it all you want, but Cup racing isn’t Xfinity. He might have raw talent, but experience matters.”
Jack: “Yeah? Tell that to every rookie who ever stunned the field. Zilisch is coming, and you better believe it.”
Gracie: “Look, I like a good underdog story too, but you’re acting like this is a Hollywood movie. He’s fast, but there’s a difference between being fast and being race-smart.”
Jack: “Race-smart? That’s just another way of saying ‘afraid to take risks.’ The great ones don’t wait for permission, they just go for it.”
Gracie: “And sometimes they wreck in turn one.”
5. Kyle Larson – The Ultimate Closer
Gracie: “Larson starts seventh and is one of the most well-rounded road racers in the field. If this turns into a fuel mileage game, watch him steal it late.”
Jack: “Okay, I’ll give you this one. But if he doesn’t win, I’m going to remind you for the rest of the season.”
Gracie: “And if he does win, I’m making you wear a ‘Gracie Knows Best’ shirt for a week.”
Jack: “Deal. But if one of my guys wins, you have to say, ‘Jack Maverick is the King of Bold Picks’ on air. Loud and clear.”
Gracie: “Fine. Get ready to eat those words, Maverick.”
Drivers Final Verdict – Who Wins at COTA?
Gracie: “Reddick, Elliott, and Larson—smart, calculated picks who know how to close.”
Jack: “SVG, Zilisch, and a whole lot of chaos. See you at the finish line, Gracie!”
Mike worked in the radio industry for 35 years which means sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek, satirical, trash talking characters to remind you laughter is good for the soul! Let’s have some fun with entertainment, movies and TV, sports, budget food and games, lifestyle and we’ll get ridiculous.
