NASCAR seats are rearranged as a result of SHR shutdown. An examination of who will be driving where in 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With Tony Stewart’s departure from NASCAR and the dissolution of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), the sport will see significant changes for the 2025 season. SHR, co-owned by Stewart and Gene Haas, will cease to exist, and the organization will be rebranded as Haas Factory, aligning more with Haas F1. This change leaves SHR’s four drivers without teams, with Cole Custer returning from the Xfinity Series to drive for the new entity.
Meanwhile, other drivers have found new homes. Chase Briscoe, the only SHR driver to win a Cup race in 2024, has moved to Joe Gibbs Racing after Martin Truex Jr. stepped back to part-time racing. Josh Berry is taking over Harrison Burton’s seat at Wood Brothers Racing, staying with Ford and utilizing Team Penske equipment.
Noah Gragson is set to join Front Row Motorsports, a team currently involved in a lawsuit against NASCAR over charter deals. Both Front Row and 23XI Racing, which also joined the lawsuit, are hoping to expand to three cars, but with their current charters expiring soon, their plans are uncertain.
Ryan Preece, the final SHR driver, will join RFK Racing as the team expands to three cars. Meanwhile, other changes include Kaulig Racing bringing AJ Allmendinger back from Xfinity and hiring Ty Dillon to replace Daniel Hemric. Michael McDowell has moved to Spire Motorsports, where Justin Haley will also return.
Shane van Gisbergen, who won his first Cup race in 2023, will race full-time for Trackhouse Racing as the team expands. Zane Smith and Riley Herbst are also expected to join Front Row, though their status is uncertain due to the ongoing charter dispute.
Additionally, several notable crew chief changes are in store, such as Chris Gabehart’s move from Denny Hamlin’s team to a management role, and Jeremy Bullins rejoining Brad Keselowski at RFK Racing. Rodney Childers, a longtime SHR crew chief, will now work with Haley at Spire.
