As “silly season” rolls on, a few drivers remain without a ride. There are not many Championship-level or race-win contending rides available, and two drivers are on the outside looking in. Rajah Caruth and Jeffrey Earnhardt are still without a ride for 2024, so, what is the most recent update on them?
We know that Rajah Caruth will have a new ride in 2024. GMS Racing shut its’ doors following the 2023 season, and Caruth alongside Daniel Dye and Grant Enfinger was left without a ride.
Rajah Caruth last spoke publicly about his 2024 plans in November. He said that he knows what his plans are, and they would likely be in the Truck Series.
In the Truck Series, open rides are getting fewer and further between. The best ride remaining is Front Row Motorsports’ 38 Truck, but, that requires a manufacturer change. Rackley W.A.R. is the best Chevrolet Truck remaining, but, does Caruth have the funding for it?
Jeffrey Earnhardt spent 2023 with Alpha Prime in the 45 car for 24 races. However, Alpha Prime is bringing in two full-time drivers in 2024, Ryan Ellis and Brennan Poole. The 45 car remains open, but, does Earnhardt have the funding to return in 2024?
Aside from that, there are very few Xfinity Series seats left. He has not spoken much publicly about his 2024 plans, so, his plans remain a mystery.
Any Xfinity Series ride seems open for Earnhardt. If Alpha Prime does not work out, there may be seats open at AM Racing, Sam Hunt Racing, or even B.J. McLeod Motorsports. However, none of these rides are guaranteed Championship contenders.
As we mentioned, rides are getting scarce across all of “Silly Season”. In the Cup Series, only the second Kaulig Racing car and the second Rick Ware Racing car are left. Neither of those cars are Championship favorites.
It’s the same story in the Xfinity Series with JGR, Kaulig, RCR, and SHR all having their lineups settled for 2024. Sam Hunt Racing, B.J. McLeod Motorsports, and AM Racing are all solid teams, but, they are not Championship contenders.
In the Truck Series, Front Row Motorsports and Rackley W.A.R. could be race-win and Playoff contenders. Aside from them, it’s more race teams that are not consistent race-win or Championship contenders.
This means that drivers like Rajah Caruth and Jeffrey Earnhardt are in potentially dire situations if they want to be Champions or race winners. If they want to do so in 2024, they need to act and act quickly.
The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona drew nearly 1.4 million viewers on FS1, beating the 2025 opening race number by 37%, and becoming the most-viewed Truck Series event since 2016.
NASCAR’s secondary series is facing a huge brand change, leaving the title name “Xfinity Series” to become the brand-new O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. What is not changing, however, is its broadcast partner. The CW is headed for its 2nd season with the series, and has been investing heavily in it. Year after year, we put up the rating numbers and rank them accordingly in comparison to the previous season. Here’s how it works:
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It wouldn’t be Daytona without some weird, wacky, and headline-grabbing fallout. From viral Victory Lane moments to renewed debates about driver approval, NASCAR’s biggest race once again delivered more than just on-track drama. And with Michael Jordan celebrating a Daytona 500 win, the spotlight burned brighter than it has in years.
Jordan’s presence mattered. When the most iconic athlete of a generation shows genuine emotion upon winning the Daytona 500, it reminds the wider sports world that this race still matters. That kind of authentic publicity cannot be manufactured. It resonated far beyond the garage. Meanwhile, the O’Reilly Series race added fuel to another ongoing debate. The massive Decker crash, Cleetus McFarland’s Truck debut incident, and past approval inconsistencies have once again raised tough questions. Consistency, transparency, and accountability are now front and center. Add in Austin Hill’s dominance and Ryan Ellis’ career-best sixth-place run to open the season, and Daytona gave fans plenty to talk about on and off the track.
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