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On the Move: Changes to know for the 2023 season
By Cameron Richardson | Published: 15 Feb, 2023 61
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Alex Bowman
The scoop: Hendrick Motorsports extended the contracts of driver Alex Bowman and sponsor Ally Financial on Feb. 15 with Bowman getting a deal that will keep him in the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet through at least 2026. Ally, meanwhile, got a deal through the 2028 season.
The scoop: Hendrick Motorsports extended the contracts of driver Alex Bowman and sponsor Ally Financial on Feb. 15 with Bowman getting a deal that will keep him in the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet through at least 2026. Ally, meanwhile, got a deal through the 2028 season.
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Daniel Suárez
The scoop: Trackhouse Racing signed Daniel Suárez to a multi-year contract extension on Feb. 15. Exact terms of the deal were not disclosed. Suárez finished a career-best 10th in the standings last season in his second year with Trackhouse.
The scoop: Trackhouse Racing signed Daniel Suárez to a multi-year contract extension on Feb. 15. Exact terms of the deal were not disclosed. Suárez finished a career-best 10th in the standings last season in his second year with Trackhouse.
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Todd Gordon
Old gig: Former Team Penske crew chief for Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney.
The scoop: After retiring from full-time duty in 2021, the championship-winning crew chief will make his return atop Jimmie Johnson's pit box with Legacy Motor Club during his limited schedule. Gordon has 25 wins in his time as a crew chief, highlighted by Logano's first title run in 2018.
Old gig: Former Team Penske crew chief for Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney.
The scoop: After retiring from full-time duty in 2021, the championship-winning crew chief will make his return atop Jimmie Johnson's pit box with Legacy Motor Club during his limited schedule. Gordon has 25 wins in his time as a crew chief, highlighted by Logano's first title run in 2018.
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Kyle Busch
New ride: No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Busch announced on Sept. 13, 2022, that he is moving to Richard Childress Racing in 2023 after 15 years with Joe Gibbs Racing. Busch will join Austin Dillon in the RCR fold. Busch won 56 Cup Series races and two championships (2015, 2019) with JGR after coming over from Hendrick Motorsports.
New ride: No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Busch announced on Sept. 13, 2022, that he is moving to Richard Childress Racing in 2023 after 15 years with Joe Gibbs Racing. Busch will join Austin Dillon in the RCR fold. Busch won 56 Cup Series races and two championships (2015, 2019) with JGR after coming over from Hendrick Motorsports.
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Tyler Reddick
New ride: No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: RCR confirmed 23XI Racing's option to buy out Reddick for the 2023 season, making his move to Toyota official. It was originally announced on July 12, 2022, that Reddick would join 23XI in 2024, so he joins a season earlier than first expected.
New ride: No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: RCR confirmed 23XI Racing's option to buy out Reddick for the 2023 season, making his move to Toyota official. It was originally announced on July 12, 2022, that Reddick would join 23XI in 2024, so he joins a season earlier than first expected.
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Kurt Busch
The scoop: After missing the last 15 races of the 2022 season due to an injury suffered at Pocono Raceway, the 2004 Cup Series champion will remain with 23XI Racing but will not compete in a full-time role with the team.
The scoop: After missing the last 15 races of the 2022 season due to an injury suffered at Pocono Raceway, the 2004 Cup Series champion will remain with 23XI Racing but will not compete in a full-time role with the team.
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Ty Gibbs
New ride: No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Fresh off the 2022 Xfinity Series championship, Joe Gibbs Racing announced on Nov. 15, 2022, that Gibbs would be elevated to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2023. He'll pilot the No. 54 Toyota — formerly the No. 18 driven by Kyle Busch — and bring NXS crew chief Chris Gayle along with him.
New ride: No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Fresh off the 2022 Xfinity Series championship, Joe Gibbs Racing announced on Nov. 15, 2022, that Gibbs would be elevated to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2023. He'll pilot the No. 54 Toyota — formerly the No. 18 driven by Kyle Busch — and bring NXS crew chief Chris Gayle along with him.
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Ryan Preece
New ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: Reserve driver for Stewart-Haas Racing, No. 17 David Gilliland Racing Ford in the Craftsman Truck Series part-time
The scoop: Stewart-Haas Racing promoted Preece on Nov. 16, 2022, to a full-time Cup Series ride for 2023 in the No. 41 Ford. Preece will replace Cole Custer, who held that seat for the past three seasons, winning in 2020 at Kentucky Speedway. Custer will move to the Xfinity Series and team with Riley Herbst at SHR. Preece last raced full-time in the Cup Series with JTG Daugherty Racing from 2019-2021, where he posted two top-five finishes and nine top 10s. Chad Johnston returns to SHR to crew chief the No. 41 Ford, previously serving as Tony Stewart's crew chief in 2014 and 2015.
New ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: Reserve driver for Stewart-Haas Racing, No. 17 David Gilliland Racing Ford in the Craftsman Truck Series part-time
The scoop: Stewart-Haas Racing promoted Preece on Nov. 16, 2022, to a full-time Cup Series ride for 2023 in the No. 41 Ford. Preece will replace Cole Custer, who held that seat for the past three seasons, winning in 2020 at Kentucky Speedway. Custer will move to the Xfinity Series and team with Riley Herbst at SHR. Preece last raced full-time in the Cup Series with JTG Daugherty Racing from 2019-2021, where he posted two top-five finishes and nine top 10s. Chad Johnston returns to SHR to crew chief the No. 41 Ford, previously serving as Tony Stewart's crew chief in 2014 and 2015.
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Jimmie Johnson
The scoop: After a short stint of retirement from NASCAR racing, seven-time Cup Series champion Johnson announced his return with a part-ownership stake in Petty GMS. Johnson will also make select starts in the future, beginning during the 2023 season.
The scoop: After a short stint of retirement from NASCAR racing, seven-time Cup Series champion Johnson announced his return with a part-ownership stake in Petty GMS. Johnson will also make select starts in the future, beginning during the 2023 season.
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AJ Allmendinger
New ride: No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series (full-time)
Old ride: No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: For the first time since 2018, Allmendinger will be back in the Cup Series full-time, driving the No. 16 entry for Kaulig during the 2023 season, the team announced last October.
New ride: No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series (full-time)
Old ride: No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: For the first time since 2018, Allmendinger will be back in the Cup Series full-time, driving the No. 16 entry for Kaulig during the 2023 season, the team announced last October.
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Noah Gragson
New ride: No. 42 Petty GMS Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: After a whopping eight victories in the Xfinity Series last year and a runner-up finish in the driver standings, Gragson got the call-up to NASCAR's premier series, driving for a pair of seven-time champions.
New ride: No. 42 Petty GMS Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: After a whopping eight victories in the Xfinity Series last year and a runner-up finish in the driver standings, Gragson got the call-up to NASCAR's premier series, driving for a pair of seven-time champions.
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Ty Dillon
New ride: No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 42 Petty GMS Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Dillon will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports beginning in 2023, entering his sixth full-time season in the Cup Series.
New ride: No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old ride: No. 42 Petty GMS Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Dillon will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports beginning in 2023, entering his sixth full-time season in the Cup Series.
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Josh Bilicki
New ride: No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series (part-time)
Old ride: No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series (part-time)
The scoop: Bilicki will switch teams and change his driving number up one notch. Bilicki's best finish in 2022 came at Atlanta Motor Speedway (16th).
New ride: No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series (part-time)
Old ride: No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series (part-time)
The scoop: Bilicki will switch teams and change his driving number up one notch. Bilicki's best finish in 2022 came at Atlanta Motor Speedway (16th).
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Justin Alexander
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Alexander will not return to RCR in 2023, and the 2018 Daytona 500 winning crew chief has not publicly announced a decision on his future.
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Alexander will not return to RCR in 2023, and the 2018 Daytona 500 winning crew chief has not publicly announced a decision on his future.
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Keith Rodden
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Motorsports competition NASCAR strategy group at General Motors
The scoop: Rodden returns atop the pit box for the first time since 2020, when he called the shots for one race with William Byron. His last full Cup season came with Kasey Kahne in 2016 at Hendrick Motorsports.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Motorsports competition NASCAR strategy group at General Motors
The scoop: Rodden returns atop the pit box for the first time since 2020, when he called the shots for one race with William Byron. His last full Cup season came with Kasey Kahne in 2016 at Hendrick Motorsports.
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Travis Peterson
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Lead race engineer for the No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Front Row looks to continue the momentum for McDowell after a stellar 2022 season with a fresh face that also had a fruitful season in the prior year. Peterson scored a win with driver Chris Buescher at the Bristol Night Race last September.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Lead race engineer for the No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Front Row looks to continue the momentum for McDowell after a stellar 2022 season with a fresh face that also had a fruitful season in the prior year. Peterson scored a win with driver Chris Buescher at the Bristol Night Race last September.
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Ryan Bergenty
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Car chief of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Personnel changes were made across Front Row Motorsports but the team brings back their 2022 driver lineup with McDowell and Gilliland.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Car chief of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Personnel changes were made across Front Row Motorsports but the team brings back their 2022 driver lineup with McDowell and Gilliland.
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Seth Barbour
New gig: Technical director at Front Row Motorsports
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
New gig: Technical director at Front Row Motorsports
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
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Greg Ives
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
The scoop: After eight full-time seasons at Hendrick Motorsports as a crew chief, Ives retires from the role and will work in another division with the team. Alex Bowman and Ives earned one victory in 2022, reaching the Cup Series Playoffs.
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
The scoop: After eight full-time seasons at Hendrick Motorsports as a crew chief, Ives retires from the role and will work in another division with the team. Alex Bowman and Ives earned one victory in 2022, reaching the Cup Series Playoffs.
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Luke Lambert
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 42 Petty GMS Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: After winning eight races together in the Xfinity Series during 2022, Lambert and Gragson will stay together as they move up to the Cup Series with Petty GMS.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 42 Petty GMS Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: After winning eight races together in the Xfinity Series during 2022, Lambert and Gragson will stay together as they move up to the Cup Series with Petty GMS.
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Mike Kelley
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 47 JTD Daugherty Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Competition director at JTG Daugherty Racing
The scoop: JTG Daugherty will look for a clean slate in 2023 with Stenhouse as he gets a new crew chief with Mike Kelley, replacing Brian Pattie atop the box of the No. 47.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 47 JTD Daugherty Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Competition director at JTG Daugherty Racing
The scoop: JTG Daugherty will look for a clean slate in 2023 with Stenhouse as he gets a new crew chief with Mike Kelley, replacing Brian Pattie atop the box of the No. 47.
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Blake Harris
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Harris moves over to Hendrick after one year with Michael McDowell at Front Row. Last season, McDowell scored a career-high 12 top-10 finishes.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Harris moves over to Hendrick after one year with Michael McDowell at Front Row. Last season, McDowell scored a career-high 12 top-10 finishes.
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Chris Gayle
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: The pair secured the 2022 Xfinity Series title together in a year where they scored seven victories. They will seek to have the same prowess at the Cup level heading into 2023.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: The pair secured the 2022 Xfinity Series title together in a year where they scored seven victories. They will seek to have the same prowess at the Cup level heading into 2023.
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Live Fast Motorsports
The scoop: The BJ McLeod-Matt Tifft co-owned team will switch from Ford to Chevrolet for the 2023 season and will have the use of ECR engines.
The scoop: The BJ McLeod-Matt Tifft co-owned team will switch from Ford to Chevrolet for the 2023 season and will have the use of ECR engines.
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Austin Hill
The scoop: Along with running for the 2023 Xfinity Series championship with RCR, Hill will attempt to make six Cup starts this upcoming season with Beard Motorsports, including the Daytona 500 and the Chicago Street Course.
The scoop: Along with running for the 2023 Xfinity Series championship with RCR, Hill will attempt to make six Cup starts this upcoming season with Beard Motorsports, including the Daytona 500 and the Chicago Street Course.
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Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum
The scoop: The field for the main event will increase from 23 to 27 cars in the second exhibition race in the iconic Los Angeles sporting venue.
The scoop: The field for the main event will increase from 23 to 27 cars in the second exhibition race in the iconic Los Angeles sporting venue.
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Chicago Street Course
The scoop: NASCAR will host a doubleheader on Independence Day weekend in its debut on the streets of Chicago. The Xfinity and Cup Series will hold races, which will mark the first street-race events in NASCAR's history.
The scoop: NASCAR will host a doubleheader on Independence Day weekend in its debut on the streets of Chicago. The Xfinity and Cup Series will hold races, which will mark the first street-race events in NASCAR's history.
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North Wilkesboro Speedway
The scoop: For the first time since 1996, the Cup Series makes its way back to the historic 0.625-mile short track for the All-Star Race on May 21. The Craftsman Truck Series will commence the highly anticipated return with a points race on May 20.
The scoop: For the first time since 1996, the Cup Series makes its way back to the historic 0.625-mile short track for the All-Star Race on May 21. The Craftsman Truck Series will commence the highly anticipated return with a points race on May 20.
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Atlanta Motor Speedway
The scoop: The Xfinity and Cup races in July at the recently reconfigured 1.5-mile speedway will now take place under the lights with the Xfinity race scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and the Cup race at 7 p.m. ET.
The scoop: The Xfinity and Cup races in July at the recently reconfigured 1.5-mile speedway will now take place under the lights with the Xfinity race scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and the Cup race at 7 p.m. ET.
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Cole Custer
New ride: No. 00 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: A new but familiar look for Custer as he returns to the Xfinity Series in the No. 00, in which he reached the Championship 4 twice. A new voice will accompany him on the pit box as Jonathan Toney joins as the team's crew chief. Custer also won an Xfinity race last season at Auto Club Speedway with SS Green Light Racing.
New ride: No. 00 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: A new but familiar look for Custer as he returns to the Xfinity Series in the No. 00, in which he reached the Championship 4 twice. A new voice will accompany him on the pit box as Jonathan Toney joins as the team's crew chief. Custer also won an Xfinity race last season at Auto Club Speedway with SS Green Light Racing.
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Brandon Jones
New ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Jones will inherit the No. 9 Chevrolet that won eight races in 2022 with Gragson behind the wheel. Jones nabbed one win last year and has reached the Round of 8 in the Xfinity Series playoffs three times in a row.
New ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Jones will inherit the No. 9 Chevrolet that won eight races in 2022 with Gragson behind the wheel. Jones nabbed one win last year and has reached the Round of 8 in the Xfinity Series playoffs three times in a row.
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John Hunter Nemechek
New ride: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: One of the biggest questions of the 2022 offseason was answered with Nemechek's announcement that he would be joining the Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Series program in 2023. The former Kyle Busch Motorsports driver has made 16 starts at the Xfinity level (with various teams) after finishing his last full season in 2019.
New ride: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: One of the biggest questions of the 2022 offseason was answered with Nemechek's announcement that he would be joining the Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Series program in 2023. The former Kyle Busch Motorsports driver has made 16 starts at the Xfinity level (with various teams) after finishing his last full season in 2019.
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Chandler Smith
New ride: No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: Smith will follow the footsteps of his current owner, exchanging the Toyota logo for a bow tie and driving the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series in 2023. It will be his first full-time season after making a pair of starts in 2022.
New ride: No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: Smith will follow the footsteps of his current owner, exchanging the Toyota logo for a bow tie and driving the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series in 2023. It will be his first full-time season after making a pair of starts in 2022.
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Sammy Smith
New ride: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (full-time)
The scoop: After making nine starts at the Xfinity level in 2022 and earning three top-10 finishes, the 18-year-old driver will compete for a championship in 2023. Smith also collected 12 wins combined across all three ARCA series banners in 2022.
New ride: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (full-time)
The scoop: After making nine starts at the Xfinity level in 2022 and earning three top-10 finishes, the 18-year-old driver will compete for a championship in 2023. Smith also collected 12 wins combined across all three ARCA series banners in 2022.
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Connor Mosack
New ride: No. 24 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (part-time)
Old ride: No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (part-time)
The scoop: Mosack remains with Sam Hunt Racing for 2023 but shifts down two in numbers to the 24. He is expected to make 20 starts this upcoming season and will be paired with crew chief Kris Bowen who moves over from Our Motorsports.
New ride: No. 24 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (part-time)
Old ride: No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (part-time)
The scoop: Mosack remains with Sam Hunt Racing for 2023 but shifts down two in numbers to the 24. He is expected to make 20 starts this upcoming season and will be paired with crew chief Kris Bowen who moves over from Our Motorsports.
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Brett Moffitt
New ride: No. 25 AM Racing Ford in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 02 Our Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: AM Racing announced that Moffitt will run a full season with the team in 2023. Moffitt has spent the last two seasons competing in the Xfinity Series with Our Motorsports. AM Racing will also switch manufacturers from Chevrolet to Ford, a change that includes a technical alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing and Ford Performance.
New ride: No. 25 AM Racing Ford in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 02 Our Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: AM Racing announced that Moffitt will run a full season with the team in 2023. Moffitt has spent the last two seasons competing in the Xfinity Series with Our Motorsports. AM Racing will also switch manufacturers from Chevrolet to Ford, a change that includes a technical alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing and Ford Performance.
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Kaz Grala
New ride: No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: Multiple teams in 2022
The scoop: Grala's future is clear for 2023 as he will compete full-time for Sam Hunt Racing after making starts across all three series last year with multiple teams.
New ride: No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: Multiple teams in 2022
The scoop: Grala's future is clear for 2023 as he will compete full-time for Sam Hunt Racing after making starts across all three series last year with multiple teams.
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Parker Kligerman
New ride: No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Kligerman locked down a full-time opportunity for 2023 with Big Machine Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Kligerman will drive the No. 48 and will still continue his roles with Henderson Motorsports and NBC Sports. Kligerman earned a surprise victory at Mid-Ohio with Henderson Motorsports last July.
New ride: No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Kligerman locked down a full-time opportunity for 2023 with Big Machine Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Kligerman will drive the No. 48 and will still continue his roles with Henderson Motorsports and NBC Sports. Kligerman earned a surprise victory at Mid-Ohio with Henderson Motorsports last July.
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Garrett Smithley
New ride: No. 99 BJ McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: For the first time since 2019, Smithley returns to full-time action in the Xfinity Series. He made 10 starts across the Cup and Xfinity Series last season.
New ride: No. 99 BJ McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: For the first time since 2019, Smithley returns to full-time action in the Xfinity Series. He made 10 starts across the Cup and Xfinity Series last season.
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Anthony Alfredo
New ride: No. 78 BJ McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 23 Our Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: After a full-time campaign with Our Motorsports in 2022, BJ McLeod Motorsports announced on Jan. 11 that Alfredo would pilot the No. 78 machine full-time for the 2023 Xfinity season. Alfredo concluded 2022 with one top-five and four top-10 finishes.
New ride: No. 78 BJ McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old ride: No. 23 Our Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: After a full-time campaign with Our Motorsports in 2022, BJ McLeod Motorsports announced on Jan. 11 that Alfredo would pilot the No. 78 machine full-time for the 2023 Xfinity season. Alfredo concluded 2022 with one top-five and four top-10 finishes.
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Jordan Anderson Racing
The scoop: The team will expand to two full-time cars in 2023 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Jeb Burton will pilot the No. 27 Chevrolet, while Parker Retzlaff will take command of the No. 31.
The scoop: The team will expand to two full-time cars in 2023 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Jeb Burton will pilot the No. 27 Chevrolet, while Parker Retzlaff will take command of the No. 31.
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Alpha Prime Racing
The scoop: Alpha Prime will run three full-time cars entering the 2023 Xfinity Series season. Jeffrey Earnhardt will run the No. 44 Chevrolet full-time, Ryan Ellis is expected to run 24 races in the No. 43 and the No. 45 will be split between Sage Karam, Stefan Parsons and Leyland Honeyman Jr.
The scoop: Alpha Prime will run three full-time cars entering the 2023 Xfinity Series season. Jeffrey Earnhardt will run the No. 44 Chevrolet full-time, Ryan Ellis is expected to run 24 races in the No. 43 and the No. 45 will be split between Sage Karam, Stefan Parsons and Leyland Honeyman Jr.
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Jeff Meendering
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
The scoop: With Brandon Jones leaving JGR for JRM, Meendering will now call the shots for Sammy Smith's first full-time campaign in the Xfinity Series. Meendering has been atop the pit box for Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Cole Custer in his career.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
The scoop: With Brandon Jones leaving JGR for JRM, Meendering will now call the shots for Sammy Smith's first full-time campaign in the Xfinity Series. Meendering has been atop the pit box for Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Cole Custer in his career.
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Ben Beshore
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Beshore remains with JGR after Kyle Busch's jump to RCR for 2023. Beshore will partner with John Hunter Nemechek at the Xfinity level. The veteran crew chief was last atop the pit box in the Xfinity Series for Harrison Burton in 2020.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Beshore remains with JGR after Kyle Busch's jump to RCR for 2023. Beshore will partner with John Hunter Nemechek at the Xfinity level. The veteran crew chief was last atop the pit box in the Xfinity Series for Harrison Burton in 2020.
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Sonoma Raceway
The scoop: The Xfinity Series will make its maiden trek to wine country in northern California for a race at the road course on June 10.
The scoop: The Xfinity Series will make its maiden trek to wine country in northern California for a race at the road course on June 10.
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Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: Camping World departs from title sponsorship of the Truck Series after 14 seasons, and Craftsman returns as the title sponsor after having naming rights from 1995-2008.
The scoop: Camping World departs from title sponsorship of the Truck Series after 14 seasons, and Craftsman returns as the title sponsor after having naming rights from 1995-2008.
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Nick Sanchez
New ride: No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series
The scoop: The 2022 ARCA Menards Series champion will move to the NASCAR national series ranks with a full-time ride in the Craftsman Truck Series for 2023. Sanchez will continue driving for Rev Racing, backed by a technical alliance with Kyle Busch Motorsports.
New ride: No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series
The scoop: The 2022 ARCA Menards Series champion will move to the NASCAR national series ranks with a full-time ride in the Craftsman Truck Series for 2023. Sanchez will continue driving for Rev Racing, backed by a technical alliance with Kyle Busch Motorsports.
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Chase Purdy
New ride: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 61 Hattori Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: Kyle Busch Motorsports sees a major shift in 2023 as it switches from Toyota to Chevrolet. Purdy will be the flagship driver for the team as he pilots the No. 4 truck full-time.
New ride: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 61 Hattori Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: Kyle Busch Motorsports sees a major shift in 2023 as it switches from Toyota to Chevrolet. Purdy will be the flagship driver for the team as he pilots the No. 4 truck full-time.
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Corey Heim
New ride: No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (part-time)
The scoop: Heim will move to the freshly named TRICON Garage (formerly David Gilliland Racing) to pilot the No. 11 Toyota Tundra. He won the spring race at Atlanta last season, in addition to his summer victory at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
New ride: No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (part-time)
The scoop: Heim will move to the freshly named TRICON Garage (formerly David Gilliland Racing) to pilot the No. 11 Toyota Tundra. He won the spring race at Atlanta last season, in addition to his summer victory at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
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Hailie Deegan
New ride: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 1 David Gilliland Racing Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: Deegan announced that she would join ThorSport Racing for the upcoming Craftsman Truck Series season. She will drive the No. 13 Ford.
New ride: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 1 David Gilliland Racing Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: Deegan announced that she would join ThorSport Racing for the upcoming Craftsman Truck Series season. She will drive the No. 13 Ford.
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Christian Eckes
New ride: No. 19 McAnally Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 98 ThorSport Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: After a career-best 15 top 10 finishes with ThorSport, Eckes will shift teams and manufacturers by joining McAnally Hilgemann Racing and Chevrolet for the 2023 Truck Series season. The talented young driver will drive alongside Jake Garcia, who is also driving his first full-time season next year.
New ride: No. 19 McAnally Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 98 ThorSport Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: After a career-best 15 top 10 finishes with ThorSport, Eckes will shift teams and manufacturers by joining McAnally Hilgemann Racing and Chevrolet for the 2023 Truck Series season. The talented young driver will drive alongside Jake Garcia, who is also driving his first full-time season next year.
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Rajah Caruth
New ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 6 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series
The scoop: After multiple part-time stints in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Truck Series in 2022, Caruth landed a full-time ride for the upcoming Craftsman Truck Series season, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet for GMS Racing.
New ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 6 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series
The scoop: After multiple part-time stints in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Truck Series in 2022, Caruth landed a full-time ride for the upcoming Craftsman Truck Series season, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet for GMS Racing.
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Ryan Vargas
New ride: No. 30 On Point Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 6 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Vargas moves to the Truck Series for the first time in 2023 with a part-time opportunity at On Point Motorsports. Vargas, a regular in the Xfinity ranks over the past two seasons, is scheduled for races at Atlanta, Darlington, Nashville, Mid-Ohio, Richmond, Talladega and Homestead.
New ride: No. 30 On Point Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 6 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
The scoop: Vargas moves to the Truck Series for the first time in 2023 with a part-time opportunity at On Point Motorsports. Vargas, a regular in the Xfinity ranks over the past two seasons, is scheduled for races at Atlanta, Darlington, Nashville, Mid-Ohio, Richmond, Talladega and Homestead.
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Daniel Dye
New ride: No. 43 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 43 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series
The scoop: Dye gets the call-up to the national series and will make his full-time Truck Series debut at Daytona in February.
New ride: No. 43 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 43 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series
The scoop: Dye gets the call-up to the national series and will make his full-time Truck Series debut at Daytona in February.
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Jack Wood
New ride: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: After a full-time season at GMS Racing, Wood will move into a part-time role with KBM for 2023, splitting the No. 51 with his team owner.
New ride: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: After a full-time season at GMS Racing, Wood will move into a part-time role with KBM for 2023, splitting the No. 51 with his team owner.
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Danny Stockman Jr.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: With the technical alliance from KBM, Stockman Jr. still remains a part of the team but will be atop the pit box for 2022 ARCA Menards Series champion Nick Sanchez in his rookie campaign.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 2 Rev Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The scoop: With the technical alliance from KBM, Stockman Jr. still remains a part of the team but will be atop the pit box for 2022 ARCA Menards Series champion Nick Sanchez in his rookie campaign.
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Brian Pattie
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Pattie leaves the Cup Series and will head to the Truck Series where he will crew chief Jack Wood on his part-time schedule. This will be Pattie's first time atop the box in the Truck Series since 2007.
New gig: Crew chief of the No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Old gig: Crew chief of the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: Pattie leaves the Cup Series and will head to the Truck Series where he will crew chief Jack Wood on his part-time schedule. This will be Pattie's first time atop the box in the Truck Series since 2007.
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TRICON Garage
The scoop: Formerly known as David Gilliland Racing, the team shifts from Ford to Toyota and is expected to have four full-time trucks. The No. 1 will be split among multiple drivers while Tanner and Taylor Gray pilot the No. 15 and No. 17 trucks, respectively. Dean Thompson will drive the No. 5, and Heim is in the No. 11.
The scoop: Formerly known as David Gilliland Racing, the team shifts from Ford to Toyota and is expected to have four full-time trucks. The No. 1 will be split among multiple drivers while Tanner and Taylor Gray pilot the No. 15 and No. 17 trucks, respectively. Dean Thompson will drive the No. 5, and Heim is in the No. 11.
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Kyle Busch Motorsports
The scoop: Kyle Busch Motorsports announced their move to Chevrolet from Toyota, mirroring Busch's change after joining Richard Childress Racing for the 2023 season. The organization will field two full-time trucks in the Craftsman Truck Series, driven by Chase Purdy and Jack Wood, and a part-time ride where Busch will split time during the season. KBM will also have a technical alliance with Rev Racing.
The scoop: Kyle Busch Motorsports announced their move to Chevrolet from Toyota, mirroring Busch's change after joining Richard Childress Racing for the 2023 season. The organization will field two full-time trucks in the Craftsman Truck Series, driven by Chase Purdy and Jack Wood, and a part-time ride where Busch will split time during the season. KBM will also have a technical alliance with Rev Racing.
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ThorSport Racing
The scoop: The 2021 Truck Series championship-winning team will have a new look in 2023, switching manufacturers from Toyota to Ford. In addition to newly-signed star Hailie Deegan, three-time champion Matt Crafton, 2021 champion Ben Rhodes and 2022 Championship 4 finalist Ty Majeski will fill out a solid four-truck lineup.
The scoop: The 2021 Truck Series championship-winning team will have a new look in 2023, switching manufacturers from Toyota to Ford. In addition to newly-signed star Hailie Deegan, three-time champion Matt Crafton, 2021 champion Ben Rhodes and 2022 Championship 4 finalist Ty Majeski will fill out a solid four-truck lineup.
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Milwaukee Mile
The scoop: On Aug. 27, the Craftsman Truck Series returns to the Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 2009. It will be a pivotal race in the 2023 season as it is the second race in the Round of 10 of the Truck Series playoffs.
The scoop: On Aug. 27, the Craftsman Truck Series returns to the Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 2009. It will be a pivotal race in the 2023 season as it is the second race in the Round of 10 of the Truck Series playoffs.