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On The Move: Driver, crew chief changes for 2018
By RJ Kraft | Published: November 28, 2017 55
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Aric Almirola
In 2017: No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: Almirola's run in the legendary No. 43 car ends after six seasons, including his first victory in the top series. Now, Almirola makes the move to SHR with longtime sponsor Smithfield.
In 2017: No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: Almirola's run in the legendary No. 43 car ends after six seasons, including his first victory in the top series. Now, Almirola makes the move to SHR with longtime sponsor Smithfield.
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Ryan Blaney
In 2017: No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 12 Team Penske Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: After three seasons and one victory with the legendary Wood Brothers Racing team, Penske is expanding to a three-car operation. The 2017 season was Blaney's breakout with more expected in 2018.
In 2017: No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 12 Team Penske Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: After three seasons and one victory with the legendary Wood Brothers Racing team, Penske is expanding to a three-car operation. The 2017 season was Blaney's breakout with more expected in 2018.
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Alex Bowman
In 2017: Works for Hendrick Motorsports doing simulation work, drove wheel force transducer car for Chevrolet at tests.
In 2018: No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Bowman lands the most coveted ride available after an impressive 10-race stint filling in for Dale Jr. in 2016. Bowman only made three NASCAR national series starts in 2017.
In 2017: Works for Hendrick Motorsports doing simulation work, drove wheel force transducer car for Chevrolet at tests.
In 2018: No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Bowman lands the most coveted ride available after an impressive 10-race stint filling in for Dale Jr. in 2016. Bowman only made three NASCAR national series starts in 2017.
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William Byron
In 2017: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Before turning 20, Byron has 11 NASCAR national series wins (7 in the Truck Series, 4 in Xfinity) and an Xfinity Series title. He will take over Kasey Kahne's team at Hendrick and is the early favorite for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors.
In 2017: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Before turning 20, Byron has 11 NASCAR national series wins (7 in the Truck Series, 4 in Xfinity) and an Xfinity Series title. He will take over Kasey Kahne's team at Hendrick and is the early favorite for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors.
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Landon Cassill
In 2017: No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: TBD
The scoop: After two seasons at Front Row in different car numbers, Cassill and the team have parted ways. The 28-year-old Iowa native has 259 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts to his name.
In 2017: No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: TBD
The scoop: After two seasons at Front Row in different car numbers, Cassill and the team have parted ways. The 28-year-old Iowa native has 259 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts to his name.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt
In 2017: No. 33 Circle Sport with The Motorsports Group Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet in the MENCS.
The scoop: An Earnhardt will run at Daytona for the 40th straight season. Tony Furr will be the team's crew chief, while former Daytona 500 winner Derrick Cope is the team manager.
In 2017: No. 33 Circle Sport with The Motorsports Group Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet in the MENCS.
The scoop: An Earnhardt will run at Daytona for the 40th straight season. Tony Furr will be the team's crew chief, while former Daytona 500 winner Derrick Cope is the team manager.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.
In 2017: No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Working with NBC Sports as part of its NASCAR coverage and more.
The scoop: The 2017 season marked Earnhardt's last as a full-time competitor in the Monster Energy Series. Junior will run at least one Xfinity Series race in 2018 for JR Motorsports. He will also have a role with NBC Sports as part of a multi-year deal.
In 2017: No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Working with NBC Sports as part of its NASCAR coverage and more.
The scoop: The 2017 season marked Earnhardt's last as a full-time competitor in the Monster Energy Series. Junior will run at least one Xfinity Series race in 2018 for JR Motorsports. He will also have a role with NBC Sports as part of a multi-year deal.
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Chase Elliott
In 2017: No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the MENCS.
The scoop: Elliott will drive the No. 9 made famous by his NASCAR Hall of Fame father Bill Elliott with his current No. 24 crew coming over. Chase is no stranger to the number, having driven the No. 9 on the way to a NASCAR Xfinity Series title in 2014.
In 2017: No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the MENCS.
The scoop: Elliott will drive the No. 9 made famous by his NASCAR Hall of Fame father Bill Elliott with his current No. 24 crew coming over. Chase is no stranger to the number, having driven the No. 9 on the way to a NASCAR Xfinity Series title in 2014.
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Erik Jones
In 2017: No. 77 Furniture Row Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the MENCS.
The scoop: After a one-year stay at Furniture Row, Jones moves back to Joe Gibbs Racing, where he has won nine Xfinity Series races over the past three years. He should be in the mix for wins.
In 2017: No. 77 Furniture Row Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the MENCS.
The scoop: After a one-year stay at Furniture Row, Jones moves back to Joe Gibbs Racing, where he has won nine Xfinity Series races over the past three years. He should be in the mix for wins.
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Kasey Kahne
In 2017: No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Chervolet in the MENCS.
The scoop: Kahne lands at single-car Leavine Family Racing after six seasons and six wins with Hendrick. In 2017, he snapped a three-year victory drought at Indianapolis to make the playoffs.
In 2017: No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Chervolet in the MENCS.
The scoop: Kahne lands at single-car Leavine Family Racing after six seasons and six wins with Hendrick. In 2017, he snapped a three-year victory drought at Indianapolis to make the playoffs.
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Matt Kenseth
In 2017: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Taking a break from racing.
The scoop: After five seasons with JGR, Kenseth has elected to take a break from Monster Energy Series racing after months of speculation about his future. The 2003 premier series champion (with Roush) totaled 15 of his 39 career wins at JGR.
In 2017: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Taking a break from racing.
The scoop: After five seasons with JGR, Kenseth has elected to take a break from Monster Energy Series racing after months of speculation about his future. The 2003 premier series champion (with Roush) totaled 15 of his 39 career wins at JGR.
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Corey LaJoie
In 2017: Nos. 23, 83 BK Racing Toyotas in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports car in the MENCS (part-time).
The scoop: LaJoie made 32 starts last year in the sport’s top series and now he shifts over to TriStar for the “majority of the schedule” in 2018. LaJoie will share the ride with Cole Whitt.
In 2017: Nos. 23, 83 BK Racing Toyotas in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports car in the MENCS (part-time).
The scoop: LaJoie made 32 starts last year in the sport’s top series and now he shifts over to TriStar for the “majority of the schedule” in 2018. LaJoie will share the ride with Cole Whitt.
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Michael McDowell
In 2017: No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: After four seasons driving for Leavine Family Racing, McDowell moves to Front Row Motorsports. He will team with David Ragan and look to build off of his career-best average finish in 2017.
In 2017: No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: After four seasons driving for Leavine Family Racing, McDowell moves to Front Row Motorsports. He will team with David Ragan and look to build off of his career-best average finish in 2017.
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Paul Menard
In 2017: No. 27 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: Following seven seasons and his lone Monster Energy Series victory, Menard is leaving RCR to join up with the Wood Brothers. This move could serve as a catalyst to jump-start the veteran.
In 2017: No. 27 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford in the MENCS.
The scoop: Following seven seasons and his lone Monster Energy Series victory, Menard is leaving RCR to join up with the Wood Brothers. This move could serve as a catalyst to jump-start the veteran.
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Danica Patrick
In 2017: No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Will not be driving full-time, but plans to run 2018 Daytona 500 and Indy 500.
The scoop: Danica will have the familiar GoDaddy green on her Daytona 500 ride with Premium Motorsports in the No. 7 Chevrolet. Tony Eury Jr. will serve as crew chief.
In 2017: No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Will not be driving full-time, but plans to run 2018 Daytona 500 and Indy 500.
The scoop: Danica will have the familiar GoDaddy green on her Daytona 500 ride with Premium Motorsports in the No. 7 Chevrolet. Tony Eury Jr. will serve as crew chief.
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Darrell Wallace Jr.
In 2017: Stints in several rides throughout the course of the season.
In 2018: No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Wallace's strong four-race stint filling in for an injured Aric Almirola helped lay the ground work for this ride. The 24-year-old will compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in the sport's top series. RPM will have an alliance with RCR.
In 2017: Stints in several rides throughout the course of the season.
In 2018: No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Wallace's strong four-race stint filling in for an injured Aric Almirola helped lay the ground work for this ride. The 24-year-old will compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in the sport's top series. RPM will have an alliance with RCR.
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Cole Whitt
In 2017: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports car in the MENCS (part-time).
The scoop: After a full season with TriStar in 2017, Whitt is returning to the team for a limited schedule at his request. The California native will share the ride with Corey LaJoie.
In 2017: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: No. 72 TriStar Motorsports car in the MENCS (part-time).
The scoop: After a full season with TriStar in 2017, Whitt is returning to the team for a limited schedule at his request. The California native will share the ride with Corey LaJoie.
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Seth Barbour
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Barbour shifts over to the No. 38 team with David Ragan after spending the second half of 2017 atop the pit box for Landon Cassill. Barbour served as an engineer on Ragan’s Roush Fenway team.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Barbour shifts over to the No. 38 team with David Ragan after spending the second half of 2017 atop the pit box for Landon Cassill. Barbour served as an engineer on Ragan’s Roush Fenway team.
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Matt Borland
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 27 Richard Childress Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 13 Germain Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Borland served as Paul Menard's crew chief last season and now shifts over to the RCR-affiliated No. 13 of Ty Dillon. Borland has 13 Monster Energy Series wins atop the pit box -- all with Ryan Newman.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 27 Richard Childress Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 13 Germain Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Borland served as Paul Menard's crew chief last season and now shifts over to the RCR-affiliated No. 13 of Ty Dillon. Borland has 13 Monster Energy Series wins atop the pit box -- all with Ryan Newman.
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Jeremy Bullins
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 12 Team Penske team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Bullins will head back to Penske with Ryan Blaney to crew chief the organization's third car. He has been paired with Blaney in some capacity since 2012 and guided YRB to his first premier series win.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 12 Team Penske team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Bullins will head back to Penske with Ryan Blaney to crew chief the organization's third car. He has been paired with Blaney in some capacity since 2012 and guided YRB to his first premier series win.
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Greg Erwin
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 22 Team Penske team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Erwin brings a wealth of success to the Wood Brothers with five wins in the Monster Energy Series and 12 in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and the 2017 XFINITY Owner's title.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 22 Team Penske team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
The scoop: Erwin brings a wealth of success to the Wood Brothers with five wins in the Monster Energy Series and 12 in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and the 2017 XFINITY Owner's title.
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Derrick Finley
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Finley shifts from calling the shots for David Ragan to Michael McDowell. The veteran crew chief has been with Front Row Motorsports since 2011.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Finley shifts from calling the shots for David Ragan to Michael McDowell. The veteran crew chief has been with Front Row Motorsports since 2011.
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Chris Gayle
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 77 Furniture Row Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Gayle makes the move back to JGR along with Erik Jones to lead the No. 20 team. The two were paired at Furniture Row Racing in 2017. During four years in the Xfinity ranks with JGR, Gayle totaled 20 wins in the series.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 77 Furniture Row Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Gayle makes the move back to JGR along with Erik Jones to lead the No. 20 team. The two were paired at Furniture Row Racing in 2017. During four years in the Xfinity ranks with JGR, Gayle totaled 20 wins in the series.
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Darian Grubb
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team in the MENCS.
The scoop: The veteran wrench will guide William Byron's rookie season with the No. 5 crew shifting over to the No. 24. Grubb has 23 wins atop the box and a 2011 championship with Tony Stewart.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team in the MENCS.
The scoop: The veteran wrench will guide William Byron's rookie season with the No. 5 crew shifting over to the No. 24. Grubb has 23 wins atop the box and a 2011 championship with Tony Stewart.
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John Klausmeier
In 2017: Race engineer for the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Klausmeier has been with SHR since 2009. He actually has a race win from his one-race stint as an interim crew chief for Kurt Busch at Pocono in June of 2016. He will be teamed with Aric Almirola.
In 2017: Race engineer for the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Klausmeier has been with SHR since 2009. He actually has a race win from his one-race stint as an interim crew chief for Kurt Busch at Pocono in June of 2016. He will be teamed with Aric Almirola.
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Travis Mack
In 2017: Car chief for the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Mack has worked as the car chief for the No. 88 team for the past three seasons and filled in as a crew chief for Dale Jr. for one race this season. He will now call the shots for driver Kasey Kahne.
In 2017: Car chief for the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Mack has worked as the car chief for the No. 88 team for the past three seasons and filled in as a crew chief for Dale Jr. for one race this season. He will now call the shots for driver Kasey Kahne.
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Billy Scott
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Scott will be teamed Kurt Busch, who has five victories and four playoff appearances with SHR, after two seasons atop the No. 10 pit box. Tony Gibson is coming off the road but staying with the organization.
In 2017: Crew chief for the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
In 2018: Crew chief for the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing team in the MENCS.
The scoop: Scott will be teamed Kurt Busch, who has five victories and four playoff appearances with SHR, after two seasons atop the No. 10 pit box. Tony Gibson is coming off the road but staying with the organization.
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Christopher Bell
In 2017: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Fresh off a Truck championship, Bell makes the move up. His Xfinity win at Kansas proves he's an instant title and rookie honors favorite. Jason Ratcliff will call the shots atop the pit box.
In 2017: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Fresh off a Truck championship, Bell makes the move up. His Xfinity win at Kansas proves he's an instant title and rookie honors favorite. Jason Ratcliff will call the shots atop the pit box.
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Josh Bilicki
In 2017: Six starts in various cars in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 45 JP Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Bilicki has made nine Xfinity Series starts over the past two years. The 22-year-old wlll run a full season for JP Motorsports in 2018.
In 2017: Six starts in various cars in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 45 JP Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Bilicki has made nine Xfinity Series starts over the past two years. The 22-year-old wlll run a full season for JP Motorsports in 2018.
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Spencer Boyd
In 2017: Stints in several rides throughout the course of the season.
In 2018: No. 76 Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Boyd lands his first full-time national series ride. The 22-year-old will battle for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors after a 2017 season that saw him make a handful of Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series starts.
In 2017: Stints in several rides throughout the course of the season.
In 2018: No. 76 Green Light Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Boyd lands his first full-time national series ride. The 22-year-old will battle for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors after a 2017 season that saw him make a handful of Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series starts.
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Austin Cindric
In 2017: No. 19 Brad Keselowski Racing Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: Full-time in NASCAR Xfinity Series -- in three different cars.
The scoop: Fresh off a run to the Championship 4 in the Truck ranks, Cindric will run a full season of Xfinity in three different cars with two teams -- No. 60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford and Nos. 12 and 22 Team Penske Ford.
In 2017: No. 19 Brad Keselowski Racing Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: Full-time in NASCAR Xfinity Series -- in three different cars.
The scoop: Fresh off a run to the Championship 4 in the Truck ranks, Cindric will run a full season of Xfinity in three different cars with two teams -- No. 60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford and Nos. 12 and 22 Team Penske Ford.
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Joey Gase
In 2017: No. 52 Jimmy Means Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 35 Go Green Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After four seasons with Jimmy Means Racing, Gase is heading to Go Green Racing, the sister team of Go Fas Racing. Patrick Donahue will be the team's crew chief.
In 2017: No. 52 Jimmy Means Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 35 Go Green Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After four seasons with Jimmy Means Racing, Gase is heading to Go Green Racing, the sister team of Go Fas Racing. Patrick Donahue will be the team's crew chief.
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Kaz Grala
In 2017: No. 33 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 24 JGL Racing Ford in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Fresh off a rookie season in the Camping World Truck Series that saw Grala win at Daytona and make the playoffs, the young driver will make his Xfinity debut at Daytona. Shane Wilson will be the team's crew chief.
In 2017: No. 33 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 24 JGL Racing Ford in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Fresh off a rookie season in the Camping World Truck Series that saw Grala win at Daytona and make the playoffs, the young driver will make his Xfinity debut at Daytona. Shane Wilson will be the team's crew chief.
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Brandon Jones
In 2017: No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After two full-time seasons at RCR, Jones moves over to the JGR stable. In 71 Xfinity Series starts, Jones has 17 top 10s and made the 2016 playoffs. Chris Gabehart will serve as his crew chief.
In 2017: No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After two full-time seasons at RCR, Jones moves over to the JGR stable. In 71 Xfinity Series starts, Jones has 17 top 10s and made the 2016 playoffs. Chris Gabehart will serve as his crew chief.
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Alex Labbe
In 2017: No. 32 Ford in the NASCAR Pinty's Series.
In 2018: A DGM Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Labbe, who won the NASCAR Pinty's Series championship in 2017, is moving up the NASCAR ladder. He has made three starts in the Xfinity Series.
In 2017: No. 32 Ford in the NASCAR Pinty's Series.
In 2018: A DGM Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Labbe, who won the NASCAR Pinty's Series championship in 2017, is moving up the NASCAR ladder. He has made three starts in the Xfinity Series.
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Vinnie Miller
In 2017: Part-time ride in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.
In 2018: No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: The 20-year-old Michigan native will compete for rookie honors. He made his national series debut in 2017 with one start each in the Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series ranks.
In 2017: Part-time ride in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.
In 2018: No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: The 20-year-old Michigan native will compete for rookie honors. He made his national series debut in 2017 with one start each in the Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series ranks.
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Tyler Reddick
In 2017: Part-time ride in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Fresh off a part-time stint and a win with Chip Ganassi Racing, Reddick moves to the four-car stable of JR Motorsports. He slots into the open seat vacated by William Byron and should be a favorite to grab one of the 12 playoff spots.
In 2017: Part-time ride in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Fresh off a part-time stint and a win with Chip Ganassi Racing, Reddick moves to the four-car stable of JR Motorsports. He slots into the open seat vacated by William Byron and should be a favorite to grab one of the 12 playoff spots.
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Ryan Sieg
In 2017: No. 39 RSS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 93 RSS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Same team, new number for Sieg in his fifth full-time Xfinity Series season. The Georgia native is looking to make the playoffs for the second time in three years.
In 2017: No. 39 RSS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 93 RSS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: Same team, new number for Sieg in his fifth full-time Xfinity Series season. The Georgia native is looking to make the playoffs for the second time in three years.
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David Starr
In 2017: No. 99 BJ McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 52 Jimmy Means Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: The veteran driver has 454 NASCAR national series starts to his name. He scored his first top five in the series at Daytona last summer.
In 2017: No. 99 BJ McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 52 Jimmy Means Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: The veteran driver has 454 NASCAR national series starts to his name. He scored his first top five in the series at Daytona last summer.
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Matt Tifft
In 2017: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After a full-time season and playoff appearance in 2017 with Joe Gibbs Racing, Tifft shifts over to the No. 2 car at RCR in a multi-year deal to be teammates with Daniel Hemric. Expect Tifft to be a playoff driver once again.
In 2017: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2018: No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After a full-time season and playoff appearance in 2017 with Joe Gibbs Racing, Tifft shifts over to the No. 2 car at RCR in a multi-year deal to be teammates with Daniel Hemric. Expect Tifft to be a playoff driver once again.
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Ryan Truex
In 2017: No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After finishing ninth in his first full-time season in the Truck Series, Truex is moving up. The No. 11 car has made the playoffs the past two seasons and its reasonable to expect the same with Truex.
In 2017: No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The scoop: After finishing ninth in his first full-time season in the Truck Series, Truex is moving up. The No. 11 car has made the playoffs the past two seasons and its reasonable to expect the same with Truex.
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Jordan Anderson
In 2017: No. 1 TJL Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (primarily).
in 2018: No. 3 Jordan Anderson Racing truck in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Anderson is planning to run a full season under his own banner. The South Carolina native enters 2018 with 57 career starts in the series.
In 2017: No. 1 TJL Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (primarily).
in 2018: No. 3 Jordan Anderson Racing truck in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Anderson is planning to run a full season under his own banner. The South Carolina native enters 2018 with 57 career starts in the series.
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Cody Coughlin
In 2017: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
in 2018: No. 2 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Coughlin makes a move for his second full-time campaign. At GMS, he is part of a four-truck lineup with Johnny Sauter, Dalton Sargeant and Justin Haley. Veteran crew chief Jerry Baxter will be atop the pit box.
In 2017: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
in 2018: No. 2 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Coughlin makes a move for his second full-time campaign. At GMS, he is part of a four-truck lineup with Johnny Sauter, Dalton Sargeant and Justin Haley. Veteran crew chief Jerry Baxter will be atop the pit box.
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Justin Fontaine
In 2017: Two starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Fontaine will run a full-time slate in the 2018 season and compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors. He spent the bulk of last season in the ARCA Racing Series. Niece will also have a technical alliance with GMS Racing.
In 2017: Two starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Fontaine will run a full-time slate in the 2018 season and compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors. He spent the bulk of last season in the ARCA Racing Series. Niece will also have a technical alliance with GMS Racing.
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Todd Gilliland
In 2017: Nos. 46, 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (part-time)
In 2018: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.The scoop: The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West 2017 champ will compete for rookie honors but will have to miss four of the first five races until he turns 18. The NASCAR Next product registered three top 10s in six starts last year. Marcus Richmond will be the crew chief.
In 2017: Nos. 46, 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (part-time)
In 2018: No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.The scoop: The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West 2017 champ will compete for rookie honors but will have to miss four of the first five races until he turns 18. The NASCAR Next product registered three top 10s in six starts last year. Marcus Richmond will be the crew chief.
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Austin Hill
In 2017: Part-time in No. 02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: The former NASCAR Next product has made 28 starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series over parts of the past four seasons with two top 10s.
In 2017: Part-time in No. 02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 02 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: The former NASCAR Next product has made 28 starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series over parts of the past four seasons with two top 10s.
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Robby Lyons
In 2017: Two starts in the No. 49 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: The 29-year-old Lyons made his national series debut last year and will run a full slate in the Truck Series in 2018.
In 2017: Two starts in the No. 49 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: The 29-year-old Lyons made his national series debut last year and will run a full slate in the Truck Series in 2018.
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Brett Moffitt
In 2017: No. 83 BK Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (part-time).
In 2018: No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Moffitt made starts in all three national series in 2017. Here, he is reunited with crew chief Scott Zipadelli, who was atop the pit box for his win at Michigan in 2016.
In 2017: No. 83 BK Racing Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (part-time).
In 2018: No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Moffitt made starts in all three national series in 2017. Here, he is reunited with crew chief Scott Zipadelli, who was atop the pit box for his win at Michigan in 2016.
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Ben Rhodes
In 2017: No. 27 ThorSport Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 41 ThorSport Racing Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: It's a new, er, old number for Rhodes. The young driver won his first race in 2017 and reached the Round of 6. He should be in the mix to go deep in the postseason.
In 2017: No. 27 ThorSport Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: No. 41 ThorSport Racing Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: It's a new, er, old number for Rhodes. The young driver won his first race in 2017 and reached the Round of 6. He should be in the mix to go deep in the postseason.
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Dalton Sargeant
In 2017: No. 99 MDM Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. (Two starts)
In 2018: No. 25 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop:: The NASCAR Next alumnus had made six starts in the Truck Series over the past three years. Veteran crew chief Doug Randolph will be atop the pit box.
In 2017: No. 99 MDM Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. (Two starts)
In 2018: No. 25 GMS Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop:: The NASCAR Next alumnus had made six starts in the Truck Series over the past three years. Veteran crew chief Doug Randolph will be atop the pit box.
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Myatt Snider
In 2017: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (part-time).
In 2018: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Snider shifts over to the four-truck team at ThorSport after making eight starts for KBM in 2017. This will mark Snider’s first full-time entry in one of NASCAR’s national series.
In 2017: No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (part-time).
In 2018: No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Snider shifts over to the four-truck team at ThorSport after making eight starts for KBM in 2017. This will mark Snider’s first full-time entry in one of NASCAR’s national series.
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Austin Wayne Self
In 2017: Assorted rides in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: Full-time truck for Niece Motorsports in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Self's 2017 campaign saw him drive four different numbered trucks over the course of the season. He notched a career-best runner-up finish in the season-opening race at Daytona.
In 2017: Assorted rides in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: Full-time truck for Niece Motorsports in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: Self's 2017 campaign saw him drive four different numbered trucks over the course of the season. He notched a career-best runner-up finish in the season-opening race at Daytona.
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ThorSport Racing
In 2017: Fielded Toyotas in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: Fielding Fords in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: After six seasons, with Toyota, ThorSport Racing is shifting to Ford Performance. Two-time champion Matt Crafton, Ben Rhodes and Grant Enfinger are back for the 2018 season and will be joined by Myatt Snider.
In 2017: Fielded Toyotas in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2018: Fielding Fords in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The scoop: After six seasons, with Toyota, ThorSport Racing is shifting to Ford Performance. Two-time champion Matt Crafton, Ben Rhodes and Grant Enfinger are back for the 2018 season and will be joined by Myatt Snider.