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As the 2025 NASCAR season approaches, several notable driver changes have been announced, signaling shifts in team dynamics and driver line-ups. Here’s an overview of the key moves:

Driver Movements:

• Noah Gragson: After the closure of Stewart-Haas Racing, Gragson will drive the No. 4 Ford for Front Row Motorsports in 2025. This marks his third team in as many full-time seasons.
• Ty Dillon: The grandson of Richard Childress will join Kaulig Racing, piloting the No. 10 Chevrolet. This move represents his seventh full-time season in the Cup Series.
• Cole Custer: Returning to full-time Cup Series competition, Custer will drive the No. 41 Ford for the Haas Factory Team. He previously won the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.
• Michael McDowell: McDowell will transition from Front Row Motorsports to Spire Motorsports, taking over the No. 71 car on a multi-year deal, replacing Zane Smith.
• Zane Smith: Smith moves from Spire Motorsports to Front Row Motorsports, where he will drive the No. 38 car, replacing Michael McDowell.
• Cody Ware: Ware will return to the Rick Ware Racing No. 51 car after a part-time stint in the No. 15 car in 2024.
• Corey LaJoie: LaJoie will drive part-time in the Rick Ware Racing No. 01 car (formerly the No. 15 car) after a seven-race stint in the No. 51 car for RWR in 2024

Retirements:

• Martin Truex Jr.: The veteran driver announced his retirement from full-time competition at the end of the 2024 season. He plans to run select races with 23XI Racing in 2025.

Team Changes:

• Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR): The team announced its closure, leading to the displacement of drivers Noah Gragson, Josh Berry, Ryan Preece, and Chase Briscoe. These drivers have secured positions with other teams for the 2025 season.
• Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and Spire Motorsports: The two teams executed a driver swap after the Bristol race in September 2024. Corey LaJoie joined RWR to drive the No. 51 Ford Mustang, while Justin Haley moved to Spire Motorsports to pilot the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

These changes reflect the dynamic nature of NASCAR, with teams and drivers continually adapting to new opportunities and challenges. Fans can anticipate an exciting 2025 season as these drivers embark on new chapters in their careers.