Racing into the 2025 NASCAR season brings numerous significant changes across teams, drivers, and schedules. Here's a comprehensive overview of the key updates:

Driver and Team Changes:

• Noah Gragson moves to Front Row Motorsports (#4 Ford)
• Chase Briscoe joins Joe Gibbs Racing (#19 Toyota)
• Josh Berry takes over Wood Brothers Racing's #21 Ford
• 23XI Racing expands with Riley Herbst as third driver
• Ryan Preece joins RFK Racing (#60 Ford)
• Michael McDowell moves to Spire Motorsports (#71 Chevrolet)
• Shane van Gisbergen promoted to Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing (#88 Chevrolet)

Notable Crew Chief Changes:

• Richard Boswell to #3 team (Austin Dillon)
• Rodney Childers to Spire Motorsports (Justin Haley)
• Chris Gayle to #11 team (Denny Hamlin)
• Chris Gabehart becomes JGR competition director
• Jeremy Bullins reunites with Brad Keselowski at RFK Racing
• Charles Denike joins 23XI Racing (Bubba Wallace)

Schedule Highlights:

• Season opens with Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium (Feb. 1-2)
• Additional practice session added before Daytona 500 qualifying
• New Mexico City race in June
• Five-race tournament: Atlanta, Chicago, Sonoma, Dover, and Indianapolis
• Daytona returns as regular season finale
• Darlington becomes postseason opener

Broadcasting Changes:

• FOX Sports: Clash, Daytona 500, All-Star Race, Truck Series
• Prime: First half season practice/qualifying
• TNT Sports: Second half season practice/qualifying on Max and truTV

Pending Announcements:

• RFK Racing crew chief for Preece
• Additional sponsorship for Hamlin
• Rick Ware Racing #51 driver confirmation
• Various team sponsorship packages
• Official Rookie of the Year candidates

The 2025 season begins February 1st with practice and qualifying for the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

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