Chandler Smith Confirms the Worst For 2025
What’s Happening? On Saturday, NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship contender Chandler Smith confirmed that he does not have a ride for 2025….
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The 2025 NASCAR season is right around the corner, however, there are still names on the free agent market. Here are all the confirmed 2025 NASCAR free agents entering the off-season.
One final time this weekend. I don’t have any deals for next year, so this weekend will be everything I got! Either way I am very thankful and blessed for all the opportunities and great people I’ve got to work with and be around! Let’s go out strong 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/YsyzgiZeri
— Chase Purdy (@chasepurdy12) November 5, 2024
Prior to the season finale at Phoenix, Spire Motorsports driver Chase Purdy announced via X that he will not return to Spire in 2025. This season, driving the No. 77 Purdy had two top fives and six top tens.
In four full-time Truck Series seasons, Purdy has just five top fives but has yet to break through with a win. However, he has seen speed in qualifying with a high average starting position.
While there are no confirmed Truck Series drivers in Spire’s 2025 lineup, there are rumors. But, these rumors, alongside the wording of Purdy’s post suggests that the Spire door is closed for Purdy.
Following his early exit from the Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix, Anthony Alfredo told Frontstretch that he is unlikely to be back at Our Motorsports in 2025.
Alfredo has struggled since leaving Richard Childress racing after 2020. This season, however, it looked like both he and his team took a positive turn. While this departure is a bit of a shock, Alfredo always seems to find a ride. Perhaps he can do so as the countdown to 2025 continues.
What’s Happening? On Saturday, NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship contender Chandler Smith confirmed that he does not have a ride for 2025….
Shocking news from late in the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season was that championship contender Chandler Smith does not have a ride for 2025.
Smith put up a championship-caliber performance this season despite falling short for Joe Gibbs Racing. However, rumors followed him late into the year that sponsorship troubles, alongside up-and-coming Toyota talent, could push him out of his ride at JGR.
Smith confirmed his departure following the Xfinity Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Smith was very honest in his comments about his future, saying that he could be working for his dad next year. But, as a young driver with a quality resume and talent, he still has a solid chance to find a ride for 2025.
What’s Happening? NASCAR up-and-comer Parker Retzlaff is out of a ride at Jordan Anderson Racing. This departure follows moderate speculation after…
After moderate speculation on his future at Jordan Anderson Racing, Parker Retzlaff announced on Nov. 14 that he would not return to the No. 31 in 2025. This release, while tough for Retzlaff, opens the door for other drivers on the free agent market.
Retzlaff is a highly touted prospect for JAR, however his stats in the Xfintiy Series has not back that hype up. With just three top-five and 12 top-tens, Retzlaff’s career is not off to a hot start. However, he did put up a solid run with Beard Motorsports at Daytona this summer.
Following that race, Chevrolet was reportedly upset with Retzlaff for not assisting fellow ECR driver Kyle Busch to the win. However, it is unknown if this altercation has anything to do with his departure.
What’s Happening? As the offseason creeps closer, one NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff driver has yet to announce his plans for 2025….
Riley Herbst has been on the free agent market for some time. His current team, Stewart Haas Racing, is closing at season’s end and rebranding as the Haas Factory team in 2025.
Team owner Gene Haas already announced that Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer will race for the newly named team in 2025, leaving Herbst as a free agent. While many rumors have tied him to a Cup Series ride, 23XI Racing’s antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR is negatively affecting his free agency.
On the bright side, Herbst has sponsorhship from Monster Energy and his family’s company, Terrible Herbst. Perhaps this backing will secure Riley’s longterm future in NASCAR.
SIGNED: 23XI Racing on Nov. 20
What’s Happening? With the season coming to an end, the rumor mill has been awfully quiet about Hemric’s future. But, a…
Kaulig Racing’s signing of Ty Dillon confirmed that Daniel Hemric will be apart of the 2025 NASCAR free agent class. Hemric, a former Xfinity Series champion, had a quiet yet consistent season in the No. 31.
While Hemric is facing down free agency, he is a likable driver with sponsorship. One rumor this season suggests that he could head to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing’s Truck Series team for 2025. While this is not confirmed, our sources in the garage area have indicated this is a likely route for the veteran.
While Hemric is a champion, he has struggled to win in his NASCAR career. Perhaps taking this step could provide a new lease on life for Daniel.
SIGNED: McAnally-Hilgemann Racing on Nov. 20
What’s Happening? On Monday, NASCAR hosted a test of Goodyear’s wet-weather tire at Homestead Miami Speedway. While this testing is newsworthy…
Ryan Preece is an interesting NASCAR free agent as his future is all but confirmed. For some time now, the main rumor surrounding the former SHR driver is a potential future at RFK Racing.
Several sources suggest that sponsor Kroger could jump to RFK in 2025. Other rumors suggest that with Kroger, RFK will run a third chartered entry in 2025 with Preece as the driver. While the rumor mill has slowed on this paring, RFK has hinted at it throughout the second half of the season.
On Oct. 29, in an interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran may have accidentally let Preece’s signing with RFK slip. However, RFK has not confirmed this signing.
SIGNED: RFK Racing on Nov. 19
What’s Happening? Zane Smith has had an up-and-down year. While there haven’t been many ups in recent weeks away from the…
Zane Smith was one of the highest-valued prospects in NASCAR last season. His past performances led Trackhouse Racing to sign him to a developmental deal prior to this season.
However, his full-time season with Spire Motorsports proved less than desirable, and Trackhouse released him not even one year into that long-term deal. While Smith elevated his performance late in 2024, rumor spread that he would reunite with Front Row Motorsports in 2025.
However, the ongoing 23XI and FRM lawsuit could leave him a free agent. Much like Riley Herbst, this proven winner is facing an uphill climb entering 2025.
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