As the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season approaches, there have been numerous driver and team changes that are set to shake up the competition. With nearly a third of the 36 chartered teams undergoing some form of transformation due to the closure of Stewart-Haas Racing and the expansion of teams like 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, the grid is looking different than ever before. Let’s take a look at the drivers who have found new homes this season:
Noah Gragson, No. 4 Ford, Front Row Motorsports
Noah Gragson is embarking on his third season in the Cup Series, this time with Front Row Motorsports. After facing setbacks in his previous teams, Gragson will now look to make the most of this opportunity following a solid 2024 season.
Ty Dillon, No. 10 Chevy, Kaulig Racing
Ty Dillon is back full-time in the Cup Series after a part-time stint in 2024. With a track record that includes two top fives and seven top 10s over 245 races, Dillon is ready to make his mark this season.
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Chevy, Kaulig Racing
After bouncing between Cup and Xfinity Series, AJ Allmendinger is set for a full-time Cup Series campaign with Kaulig Racing. With multiple wins under his belt, Allmendinger is a force to be reckoned with on the track.
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing
Chase Briscoe is stepping into the No. 19 Toyota at Joe Gibbs Racing, aiming to continue his winning ways after a successful stint at Stewart-Haas Racing. With the support of a top team, Briscoe is poised for success.
Josh Berry, No. 21 Ford, Wood Brothers Racing
Joining Wood Brothers Racing, Josh Berry is ready to showcase his potential in the Cup Series. With previous success as a substitute driver at Hendrick Motorsports, Berry is a strong contender for a breakout season.
Riley Herbst, No. 35 Toyota, 23XI Racing
Stepping up from the Xfinity Series, Riley Herbst is set to make his mark at 23XI Racing. With a few wins under his belt, Herbst is eager to prove himself at the Cup Series level.
Zane Smith, No. 38 Ford, Front Row Motorsports
Returning to Front Row Motorsports, Zane Smith is ready to build on his previous experiences in the Cup Series. With signs of improvement in the second half of the season, Smith is aiming for a strong campaign.
Cole Custer, No. 41 Ford, Haas Factory Team
Cole Custer is back for his second Cup Series run with the Haas Factory Team. With a race win and a Xfinity Series title under his belt, Custer is a driver to watch this season.
Cody Ware, No. 51 Ford, Rick Ware Racing
After a hiatus, Cody Ware returns to the Cup Series with Rick Ware Racing. With one top 10 to his name, Ware is looking to make a strong comeback this season.
Ryan Preece, No. 60 Ford, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing
Ryan Preece is set for a new challenge at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing as the team expands to a third full-time car. With two top fives and seven top 10s in his previous seasons, Preece is aiming to break through with a maiden win.
Michael McDowell, No. 71 Chevy, Spire Motorsports
Michael McDowell makes the move to Spire Motorsports after a successful stint at Front Row Motorsports. With two wins in recent years, McDowell is a proven contender on the track.
Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Chevy, Trackhouse Racing
Former Australian Supercars champ Shane van Gisbergen is ready to make his mark at Trackhouse Racing. With a win in his debut Cup start, van Gisbergen is a strong contender for success this season.