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On the Move: 2019 changes
By RJ Kraft | Published: February 13, 2019 54
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Daniel Suarez
New ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: In 72 Cup starts, Suarez has 21 top 10s but yet to finish higher than 20th in points. Since SHR placed all four of its cars in the Round of 8, expecting the 2016 Xfinity champ to make the playoffs seems reasonable.
New ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: In 72 Cup starts, Suarez has 21 top 10s but yet to finish higher than 20th in points. Since SHR placed all four of its cars in the Round of 8, expecting the 2016 Xfinity champ to make the playoffs seems reasonable.
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Kurt Busch
New ride: No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: The 2004 champ will replace Jamie McMurray at Ganassi. The 30-time winner recorded six wins at SHR and qualified for the playoffs all five years he was there. Expect more of the same at his new home.
New ride: No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: The 2004 champ will replace Jamie McMurray at Ganassi. The 30-time winner recorded six wins at SHR and qualified for the playoffs all five years he was there. Expect more of the same at his new home.
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Daniel Hemric
New ride: No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Hemric makes the move up the ladder. The 27-year-old has been knocking on the door of a national series win for several seasons. He will be a Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender.
New ride: No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Hemric makes the move up the ladder. The 27-year-old has been knocking on the door of a national series win for several seasons. He will be a Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender.
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Ryan Newman
New ride: No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After five seasons with RCR, Newman will be moving on and teaming with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The 18-time winner scored RCR's first win since 2013 in 2017 and was among the Championship 4 in 2014.
New ride: No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After five seasons with RCR, Newman will be moving on and teaming with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The 18-time winner scored RCR's first win since 2013 in 2017 and was among the Championship 4 in 2014.
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Martin Truex Jr.
New ride: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: The 2017 champion moves over to JGR after a marvelous run with Furniture Row that saw him win 17 times over five seasons. At JGR, MTJ remains a strong title contender.
New ride: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: The 2017 champion moves over to JGR after a marvelous run with Furniture Row that saw him win 17 times over five seasons. At JGR, MTJ remains a strong title contender.
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Ryan Preece
New ride: No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Xfinity Series (part time)
The scoop: Preece turned heads with two wins in limited Xfinity Series starts with JGR. Now, he will contend for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in 2019 in a car that reached the 2014 playoffs.
New ride: No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Xfinity Series (part time)
The scoop: Preece turned heads with two wins in limited Xfinity Series starts with JGR. Now, he will contend for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in 2019 in a car that reached the 2014 playoffs.
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Matt DiBenedetto
New ride: No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 32 Go Fas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: The California native has three top 10s in the past two seasons and will get an opportunity in a car that will have technical support from Joe Gibbs Racing. He should see an uptick in results.
New ride: No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 32 Go Fas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: The California native has three top 10s in the past two seasons and will get an opportunity in a car that will have technical support from Joe Gibbs Racing. He should see an uptick in results.
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Corey LaJoie
New ride: No. 32 Go Fas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series (part time)
The scoop: LaJoie takes over the ride previously driven by Matt DiBenedetto for the past two seasons. LaJoie has 55 starts in the Monster Energy Series over the past two seasons with a best finish of 11th at Daytona in July of 2017.
New ride: No. 32 Go Fas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy Series (part time)
The scoop: LaJoie takes over the ride previously driven by Matt DiBenedetto for the past two seasons. LaJoie has 55 starts in the Monster Energy Series over the past two seasons with a best finish of 11th at Daytona in July of 2017.
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Matt Tifft
New ride: No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After two playoff seasons at JGR and RCR, Tifft is moving up to join an expanded three-car lineup with David Ragan and Michael McDowell. Tifft has yet to make a Cup start and will compete for Sunoco rookie honors.
New ride: No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After two playoff seasons at JGR and RCR, Tifft is moving up to join an expanded three-car lineup with David Ragan and Michael McDowell. Tifft has yet to make a Cup start and will compete for Sunoco rookie honors.
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Tanner Berryhill
New ride: No. 97 Obaika Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: Two starts in No. 97 Obaika Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: Berryhill made his Cup debut in 2018 and has 42 national series starts in NASCAR. The team is planning to run the bulk of the 2019 slate.
New ride: No. 97 Obaika Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
Previous ride: Two starts in No. 97 Obaika Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: Berryhill made his Cup debut in 2018 and has 42 national series starts in NASCAR. The team is planning to run the bulk of the 2019 slate.
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Drew Blickensderfer
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After guiding Bubba Wallace's rookie campaign, Blickensderfer moves over to lead Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team. He has three victories in the sport's top series.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After guiding Bubba Wallace's rookie campaign, Blickensderfer moves over to lead Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team. He has three victories in the sport's top series.
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Chad Knaus
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: A historic run with Jimmie Johnson that resulted in 81 wins and seven championships comes to a close. Knaus will guide William Byron for his second season in the sport's top series.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: A historic run with Jimmie Johnson that resulted in 81 wins and seven championships comes to a close. Knaus will guide William Byron for his second season in the sport's top series.
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Chris Gabehart
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After three years and nine wins in Xfinity, Gabehart will work with Denny Hamlin at the Cup level. He will be tasked with getting the veteran back to Victory Lane after a winless season.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After three years and nine wins in Xfinity, Gabehart will work with Denny Hamlin at the Cup level. He will be tasked with getting the veteran back to Victory Lane after a winless season.
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Scott Graves
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After spending the bulk of two seasons atop the box with Daniel Suarez, Graves returns to Roush to call races for Ryan Newman. He has guided Suarez and Chris Buescher to Xfinity titles.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After spending the bulk of two seasons atop the box with Daniel Suarez, Graves returns to Roush to call races for Ryan Newman. He has guided Suarez and Chris Buescher to Xfinity titles.
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Mike Kelley
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 60 Roush Fenway Racing team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Kelley moves to Front Row to guide the rookie campaign for Matt Tifft. Kelley was Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s Cup crew chief in 2014 and guided Stenhouse to two Xfinity titles (in '11 and '12).
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 60 Roush Fenway Racing team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Kelley moves to Front Row to guide the rookie campaign for Matt Tifft. Kelley was Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s Cup crew chief in 2014 and guided Stenhouse to two Xfinity titles (in '11 and '12).
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Kevin Meendering
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 1 JR Motorsports team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After three seasons with Elliott Sadler in the Xfinity Series, Meendering moves up to serve as Jimmie Johnson's crew chief. Johnson is coming off a winless season in the Cup ranks.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 1 JR Motorsports team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After three seasons with Elliott Sadler in the Xfinity Series, Meendering moves up to serve as Jimmie Johnson's crew chief. Johnson is coming off a winless season in the Cup ranks.
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Cole Pearn
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: Pearn will join Truex at JGR. The Canadian-born pit boss has been with Truex for 17 wins and the 2017 championship. Expect the duo to keep making magic.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: Pearn will join Truex at JGR. The Canadian-born pit boss has been with Truex for 17 wins and the 2017 championship. Expect the duo to keep making magic.
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Derek Stamets
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Lead engineer for the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: Stamets gets promoted to atop the pit box to guide Bubba Wallace's second full season in the sport's top level. Last season, Wallace finished 28th in the standings and the talent is there for a good gain in the point standings in 2019.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Lead engineer for the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: Stamets gets promoted to atop the pit box to guide Bubba Wallace's second full season in the sport's top level. Last season, Wallace finished 28th in the standings and the talent is there for a good gain in the point standings in 2019.
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Danny Stockman Jr.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After two years of guiding Daniel Hemric to the Championship 4, Stockman is back with Austin Dillon (seen here with Ty). The duo won Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series titles together.
New gig: Crew chief for the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing team in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After two years of guiding Daniel Hemric to the Championship 4, Stockman is back with Austin Dillon (seen here with Ty). The duo won Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series titles together.
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Mike Wheeler
New gig: Crew chief for No. 95 Leavine Family Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After five wins and three playoff seasons, Wheeler will serve as the crew chief for Matt DiBenedetto. He will still maintain close JGR ties given the team's alliance with LFR.
New gig: Crew chief for No. 95 Leavine Family Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
Previous gig: Crew chief for No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the Monster Energy Series
The scoop: After five wins and three playoff seasons, Wheeler will serve as the crew chief for Matt DiBenedetto. He will still maintain close JGR ties given the team's alliance with LFR.
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Leavine Family Racing
What's new: Manufacturer change from Chevrolet to Toyota
The scoop: Leavine Family Racing is shifting from Chevrolet to Toyota and moving its technical alliance from Richard Childress Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing. With that shift also comes a new driver in Matt DiBenedetto.
What's new: Manufacturer change from Chevrolet to Toyota
The scoop: Leavine Family Racing is shifting from Chevrolet to Toyota and moving its technical alliance from Richard Childress Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing. With that shift also comes a new driver in Matt DiBenedetto.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford Mustang
What's new: Ford will use the Mustang model in the Monster Energy Series starting in 2019.
The scoop: Ford's oldest car and the world's best-selling sports coupe will be the model of choice in NASCAR's top series next year and beyond.
What's new: Ford will use the Mustang model in the Monster Energy Series starting in 2019.
The scoop: Ford's oldest car and the world's best-selling sports coupe will be the model of choice in NASCAR's top series next year and beyond.
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2019 rules package
The scoop: Two baseline rules packages are set for the 2019 season. The different packages will be tailored to the specific tracks, with a combination of a smaller tapered spacer to reduce engine horsepower to a target goal of 550 (from 750) and aero ducts to foster tighter racing on a majority of speedways measuring longer than 1 mile. The Daytona 500 will run with traditional restrictor-plate rules but that is the last plate race.
The scoop: Two baseline rules packages are set for the 2019 season. The different packages will be tailored to the specific tracks, with a combination of a smaller tapered spacer to reduce engine horsepower to a target goal of 550 (from 750) and aero ducts to foster tighter racing on a majority of speedways measuring longer than 1 mile. The Daytona 500 will run with traditional restrictor-plate rules but that is the last plate race.
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Charles Spieser
Chevrolet Camaro SS
What's new: Chevrolet will make updates to the Camaro SS in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: The most notable changes to the Xfinity Series 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS are the upper front fascia, fenders, hood and tail regions, which reflect the look of the all-new production models.
What's new: Chevrolet will make updates to the Camaro SS in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: The most notable changes to the Xfinity Series 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS are the upper front fascia, fenders, hood and tail regions, which reflect the look of the all-new production models.
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Tyler Reddick
New ride: No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After winning the 2018 Xfinity Series title with JRM, Reddick will defend his crown at RCR. The 22-year-old has three wins in the Xfinity Series. He remains a title contender.
New ride: No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After winning the 2018 Xfinity Series title with JRM, Reddick will defend his crown at RCR. The 22-year-old has three wins in the Xfinity Series. He remains a title contender.
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John Hunter Nemechek
New ride: No. 23 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part time in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Nemechek lands a full-time gig in the Xfinity ranks after driving just about half a season for CGR – in which he won at Kansas. The 21-year-old should be a playoff contender in 2019.
New ride: No. 23 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part time in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Nemechek lands a full-time gig in the Xfinity ranks after driving just about half a season for CGR – in which he won at Kansas. The 21-year-old should be a playoff contender in 2019.
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Chase Briscoe
New ride: No. 98 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford with Fred Biagi in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Two Fords (SHR's No. 98 and Roush Fenway Racing's No. 60) in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Briscoe will run full time in a second SHR Xfinity Ford. He won in the No. 98 last year at the Charlotte road course and should be in the mix for a playoff spot in 2019.
New ride: No. 98 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford with Fred Biagi in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Two Fords (SHR's No. 98 and Roush Fenway Racing's No. 60) in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Briscoe will run full time in a second SHR Xfinity Ford. He won in the No. 98 last year at the Charlotte road course and should be in the mix for a playoff spot in 2019.
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Noah Gragson
New ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: Gragson got his feet wet in the Xfinity Series with JGR. The 20-year-old will take over one of the top Xfinity rides for Dale Jr.'s organization with Dave Elenz atop the box.
New ride: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: Gragson got his feet wet in the Xfinity Series with JGR. The 20-year-old will take over one of the top Xfinity rides for Dale Jr.'s organization with Dave Elenz atop the box.
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Michael Annett
New ride: No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 5 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Annett is back for a third straight season at JRM but he will have a new car number in 2019 -- the No. 1. He will be one of three full-time drivers for JRM in '19.
New ride: No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 5 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Annett is back for a third straight season at JRM but he will have a new car number in 2019 -- the No. 1. He will be one of three full-time drivers for JRM in '19.
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Austin Cindric
New ride: No. 22 Team Penske Ford in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Split season with Team Penske & Roush Fenway Racing in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After making the Xfinity playoffs in his first full season across three cars, Cindric will run full time for Penske. He ran all the playoff races with the 22 team and should be a title contender.
New ride: No. 22 Team Penske Ford in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Split season with Team Penske & Roush Fenway Racing in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: After making the Xfinity playoffs in his first full season across three cars, Cindric will run full time for Penske. He ran all the playoff races with the 22 team and should be a title contender.
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Justin Haley
New ride: No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: After a Championship 4-making season, Haley is moving up and piloting a playoff-qualifying ride previously driven by Ryan Truex. The 19-year-old made three Xfinity starts in '18.
New ride: No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: After a Championship 4-making season, Haley is moving up and piloting a playoff-qualifying ride previously driven by Ryan Truex. The 19-year-old made three Xfinity starts in '18.
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Ross Chastain
New ride: No. 4 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 4 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Chastain is back at JD Motorsports for 30 races and will also get three races at Kaulig Racing. Originally, he was set to run a full slate with Ganassi. A return to the playoffs should happen for the humble watermelon farmer.
New ride: No. 4 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 4 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Chastain is back at JD Motorsports for 30 races and will also get three races at Kaulig Racing. Originally, he was set to run a full slate with Ganassi. A return to the playoffs should happen for the humble watermelon farmer.
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Brandon Brown
New ride: No. 86 Brandonbilt Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part-time in assorted rides in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: The 25-year-old is planning to run a full season and making seven starts in the Xfinity ranks in 2018. He has 20 career Xfinity Series starts.
New ride: No. 86 Brandonbilt Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part-time in assorted rides in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: The 25-year-old is planning to run a full season and making seven starts in the Xfinity ranks in 2018. He has 20 career Xfinity Series starts.
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Joey Gase
New ride: No. 35 MBM Motorsports Toyota in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 35 Go Green Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Gase will drive for MBM in his sixth full-time season in the Xfinity ranks. He matched his best standings finish in the series last year (20th). As part of his deal, he will also make several Cup starts including the Daytona 500.
New ride: No. 35 MBM Motorsports Toyota in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 35 Go Green Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Gase will drive for MBM in his sixth full-time season in the Xfinity ranks. He matched his best standings finish in the series last year (20th). As part of his deal, he will also make several Cup starts including the Daytona 500.
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Gray Gaulding
New ride: No. 08 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: The 20-year-old will run a full schedule in the Xfinity Series. Interestingly, he has made more starts in the Monster Energy Series than Xfinity Series -- 49 starts to eight.
New ride: No. 08 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
The scoop: The 20-year-old will run a full schedule in the Xfinity Series. Interestingly, he has made more starts in the Monster Energy Series than Xfinity Series -- 49 starts to eight.
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Stephen Leicht
New ride: No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Assorted part-time rides in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Leicht is set to run his first full time Xfinity season since 2007 -- which was also the year of his lone series win at Kentucky. The season-opener at Daytona will mark his 100th start in the series.
New ride: No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Assorted part-time rides in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Leicht is set to run his first full time Xfinity season since 2007 -- which was also the year of his lone series win at Kentucky. The season-opener at Daytona will mark his 100th start in the series.
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Ray Black Jr.
New ride: No. 07 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part-time in the Xfinity Series with BJ McLeod Motorsports
The scoop: Black returns to SS Green Light Racing after one year away from the organization. He previously raced for the team from 2016-17.
New ride: No. 07 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Part-time in the Xfinity Series with BJ McLeod Motorsports
The scoop: Black returns to SS Green Light Racing after one year away from the organization. He previously raced for the team from 2016-17.
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Vinnie Miller
New ride: No. 78 BJ McLeod Motorsports car in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Miller spent the bulk of the 2018 season with JD Motorsports before moving over to BJ McLeod's team to finish the season out as part of a multi-year deal to join them.
New ride: No. 78 BJ McLeod Motorsports car in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Miller spent the bulk of the 2018 season with JD Motorsports before moving over to BJ McLeod's team to finish the season out as part of a multi-year deal to join them.
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Matt Mills
New ride: No. 5 BJ McLeod Motorsports car in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Assorted part-time rides in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Mills lands a full gig for BJ McLeod's expanded three-car lineup. Mills has 22 national series starts to his name, including eight in the Xfinity ranks last year.
New ride: No. 5 BJ McLeod Motorsports car in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: Assorted part-time rides in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Mills lands a full gig for BJ McLeod's expanded three-car lineup. Mills has 22 national series starts to his name, including eight in the Xfinity ranks last year.
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Josh Bilicki
New ride: No. 38 R.S.S. Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 45 JP Motorsports Toyota in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Bilicki will run a second full season in the Xfinity Series as he fields one of three entries for R.S.S. Racing. The 2018 season saw Bilicki make 29 starts with a best finish of 20th in the fall at Kansas.
New ride: No. 38 R.S.S. Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
Previous ride: No. 45 JP Motorsports Toyota in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Bilicki will run a second full season in the Xfinity Series as he fields one of three entries for R.S.S. Racing. The 2018 season saw Bilicki make 29 starts with a best finish of 20th in the fall at Kansas.
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Toyota Racing
Toyota Supra
What's new: Toyota will use the Supra model in the NASCAR Xfinity Series starting in 2019
The scoop: A new model of Toyota will take to the track in the Xfinity Series with the Supra. The Supra is returning to production for the first time in 17 years and will replace the Camry on track in Xfinity action.
What's new: Toyota will use the Supra model in the NASCAR Xfinity Series starting in 2019
The scoop: A new model of Toyota will take to the track in the Xfinity Series with the Supra. The Supra is returning to production for the first time in 17 years and will replace the Camry on track in Xfinity action.
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Chevrolet Silverado
What's new: Chevrolet will make updates to the Silverado in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: The most notable changes to the Gander Outdoors Series Chevrolet Silverado are the upper front fascia, fenders, hood and tail regions, which reflect the look of the all-new production models.
What's new: Chevrolet will make updates to the Silverado in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: The most notable changes to the Gander Outdoors Series Chevrolet Silverado are the upper front fascia, fenders, hood and tail regions, which reflect the look of the all-new production models.
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Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is being rebranded as the Gander Outdoors Truck Series starting in the 2019 season. With that change comes a new identity mark for the series as well.
The scoop: The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is being rebranded as the Gander Outdoors Truck Series starting in the 2019 season. With that change comes a new identity mark for the series as well.
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Tyler Ankrum
New ride: No. 17 DGR-Crosley Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 17 DGR-Crosley Toyota in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
The scoop: The 2018 K&N Pro Series East champ will run the bulk of the season. The Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate made two starts in the series last season with a top 10 at Phoenix.
New ride: No. 17 DGR-Crosley Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 17 DGR-Crosley Toyota in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
The scoop: The 2018 K&N Pro Series East champ will run the bulk of the season. The Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate made two starts in the series last season with a top 10 at Phoenix.
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Spencer Boyd
New ride: No. 20 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 76 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Boyd drove a full season in the Xfinity ranks in 2018 and the 23-year-old will head to the Truck Series. He has six career starts in the series with a best finish of 13th at Talladega in 2017.
New ride: No. 20 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 76 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series
The scoop: Boyd drove a full season in the Xfinity ranks in 2018 and the 23-year-old will head to the Truck Series. He has six career starts in the series with a best finish of 13th at Talladega in 2017.
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Harrison Burton
New ride: No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series (part time)
The scoop: The 2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champ and son of 21-time Cup winner Jeff Burton is running a full slate. He takes over a championship-caliber ride from Noah Gragson.
New ride: No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series (part time)
The scoop: The 2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champ and son of 21-time Cup winner Jeff Burton is running a full slate. He takes over a championship-caliber ride from Noah Gragson.
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Sheldon Creed
New ride: No. 2 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: Full-time in ARCA Racing Series
The scoop: Creed has made a handful of starts in the Truck Series over the past three years. The 2018 ARCA Racing Series champ will compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in the NGOTS.
New ride: No. 2 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: Full-time in ARCA Racing Series
The scoop: Creed has made a handful of starts in the Truck Series over the past three years. The 2018 ARCA Racing Series champ will compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in the NGOTS.
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Gus Dean
New ride: No. 12 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: Full-time in the ARCA Racing Series
The scoop: Dean moves up to the NASCAR national series ranks after two full-time seasons in the ARCA Racing Series. He finished in the top six in the final standings in that series.
New ride: No. 12 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: Full-time in the ARCA Racing Series
The scoop: Dean moves up to the NASCAR national series ranks after two full-time seasons in the ARCA Racing Series. He finished in the top six in the final standings in that series.
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Tyler Dippel
New ride: No. 02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 54 DGR-Crosley Toyota in the K&N Pro Series East
The scoop: Dippel joins an expanded three-Truck outfit with Young's Motorsports for 2019 and will compete for Sunoco Rookie honors. The NASCAR Next alumnus made five Truck Series starts and finished second in the Pro Series East in 2018.
New ride: No. 02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 54 DGR-Crosley Toyota in the K&N Pro Series East
The scoop: Dippel joins an expanded three-Truck outfit with Young's Motorsports for 2019 and will compete for Sunoco Rookie honors. The NASCAR Next alumnus made five Truck Series starts and finished second in the Pro Series East in 2018.
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Austin Hill
New ride: No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: After a solid first full-time season, Hill moves over to the championship-winning Hattori organization and takes over the ride from Brett Moffitt. A repeat for the No. 16 team may be a tall order but a playoff berth isn't.
New ride: No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: After a solid first full-time season, Hill moves over to the championship-winning Hattori organization and takes over the ride from Brett Moffitt. A repeat for the No. 16 team may be a tall order but a playoff berth isn't.
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Brett Moffitt
New ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 16 Hattori Racing Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: The defending series champion lands a ride at a reconfigured GMS Racing race team. Moffitt has seven wins in the series, including six last season en route to the title. He should be a favorite to repeat in 2019.
New ride: No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 16 Hattori Racing Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: The defending series champion lands a ride at a reconfigured GMS Racing race team. Moffitt has seven wins in the series, including six last season en route to the title. He should be a favorite to repeat in 2019.
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Brennan Poole
New ride: No. 30 On Point Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 48 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series (in 2017)
The scoop: Poole returns to full-time competition for the upcoming season after making just two national series starts in 2018. The 27-year-old Texas native should be in playoff contention this year.
New ride: No. 30 On Point Motorsports Toyota in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 48 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series (in 2017)
The scoop: Poole returns to full-time competition for the upcoming season after making just two national series starts in 2018. The 27-year-old Texas native should be in playoff contention this year.
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Ben Rhodes
New ride: No. 99 ThorSport Racing Ford in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 41 ThorSport Racing Ford in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: Rhodes returns for his fourth season at ThorSport but will sport a new number this year. The two-time series race winner has qualified for the playoffs in the past two seasons and should be in the mix to do so again.
New ride: No. 99 ThorSport Racing Ford in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 41 ThorSport Racing Ford in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: Rhodes returns for his fourth season at ThorSport but will sport a new number this year. The two-time series race winner has qualified for the playoffs in the past two seasons and should be in the mix to do so again.
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Johnny Sauter
New ride: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 21 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: The 2016 champ heads back to ThorSport, the organization he raced for from 2009 to 2015. Six of his 23 career Truck wins came last year and in the past six seasons he's finished in the top four of the standings.
New ride: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
Previous ride: No. 21 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series
The scoop: The 2016 champ heads back to ThorSport, the organization he raced for from 2009 to 2015. Six of his 23 career Truck wins came last year and in the past six seasons he's finished in the top four of the standings.