Silly Season: What Does the Future Hold for Ty Dillon?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 13: Ty Dillon, driver of the #77 Raze Tea Chevrolet, greets NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Ty Dillon’s Cup Series future is currently in flux, with no official announcement on his plans for the 2024 season. The question becomes, where does Ty Dillon go in 2024, if anywhere?

Kaulig Racing

Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports name-dropped Ty Dillon as a candidate for Kaulig Racing’s number 16 car should A.J. Allmendinger move down to the Xfinity Series. Now this may not be the most inspiring pick for Kaulig, but Dillon does seem to bring some sponsorship with him. If he brings the funding, then why not bring him on for a season?

It’s also worth noting that this is statistically Ty Dillon’s worst season in the Cup Series. Given the fact that the #77 car is a new full-time team and Dillon is in his sixth full-time Cup Series season, how much blame could be put on the race team? Maybe moving to an up-and-coming race team could be the exact thing that Dillon needs.

Rick Ware Racing

Rick Ware Racing has yet to announce its second driver for 2024, and Ty Dillon could be an interesting candidate. Now, Rick Ware Racing could potentially have a charter issue for 2024, hence why they have not announced Justin Haley’s car number for 2024. The current #51 charter, which used to be the #15 charter, is currently on pace to potentially be in the bottom three for three seasons in a row.

This potentially puts that charter at risk of being revoked by NASCAR. If that indeed does happen, then does RWR go back to a one car team in 2024? If that does not happen, then RWR could get a reset with that charter, and why not bring in a veteran like Dillon to partner with a young guy like Haley?

Live Fast Motorsports

Live Fast Motorsports has yet to announce its plans for 2024. For 2023, they have used multiple drivers including Josh Bilicki, B.J. McLeod, and Sheldon Creed. Ty Dillon could be an option to take over that seat at least on a part-time basis for 2024.

While Dillon is a veteran driver, he has struggled with subpar equipment in 2023. With Live Fast in danger of losing a charter if they have a bad season in 2024, would they or Dillon want to take a risk on each other in 2024? It could be an interesting pairing, but would the performance be good enough for both sides?

Spire Motorsports

After all of that, it is not totally out of the question that Spire and Ty Dillon reunite in 2024. After all, they have only spent one year together. Is it worth it to give up on everything after only one season?

On top of that, the future of potentially their most desired replacement, Carson Hocevar, is still unclear. If Hocevar goes somewhere like Kaulig Racing, then where can Spire go for their next driver? Dillon could still be an option after all.

Not Racing in 2024

It is not out of the question that Dillon could be left without a ride in 2024. Not only has he struggled this year, but he only spent one year at Legacy Motor Club, then known as Petty GMS, the year prior. As a result, teams could be unwilling to take a chance on him.

It would be tough for Dillon, but that very well may be what happens. If these rides do not open up, then where can he realistically go?

The future for Dillon is very murky, and his future could go multiple different ways. Maybe we will have an answer for him in the near future.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 06: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Lionel Racing Reveals First Wave of 2026 NASCAR Authentics Diecast

What’s Happening?

Lionel Racing finally confirmed the first wave of 2026 NASCAR Authentics 1:64 scale diecast for Monday morning, with the line of retail-exclusive diecast featuring a new look for the new year.

  • This line will include six throwback paint schemes from NASCAR’s 2025 throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway. Though they did not release one in 2025, this move restarts an annual tradition of Lionel releasing at least one wave of cars carrying the colors of that prior season’s throwback designs.
  • Included in this wave of cars are Austin Cindric, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, William Byron, and Sammy Smith. Alongside these paint schemes’ debuts in the Authentics line is a new design for the packaging of the 2026 line of NASCAR Authentics.
  • Last season was somewhat turbulent for Lionel as, alongside issues with tariffs, the brand only released three waves of NASCAR Autentics, one wave of NASCAR Autentics Winners Circle diecast, and two waves of Haulers.
  • Lionel announcing the first wave of 2026 early on in the new year is perhaps a sign that 2026 could return this line to its regular release schedule. The post from Lionel Racing also confirmed that the brand will announce another wave by the end of the week, further hinting at a recommitment to the Authentics line.

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SPARTA, KY - JUNE 26: Chase Pistone, driver of the #9 NTS Motorsports Chevrolet, talks with his crew during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 26, 2014 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chase Pistone, NASCAR Trucks and Nationwide Series Driver, Passes Away

What’s Happening?

Chase Pistone, a former competitor on the short track racing circuit in addition to NASCAR’s National Series, has passed away. Pistone, now a successful Legends Car owner, was 42.

  • Chase’s brothers Nick and Tom Pistone confirmed the North Carolina natives’ passing to LegendsNation.com. The cause of Pistone’s passing is unknown. The family asked that media share the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, which is 988.
  • Pistone, the grandson of NASCAR legend “Tiger” Tom Pistone, made his way to NASCAR after competing on short tracks in Legends cars and Late Models. He would make his jump to NASCAR via the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2005, racing for Green Light Racing at Martinsville Speedway.
  • Pistone would continue his NASCAR pursuits in 2006, racing in ARCA and the NASCAR Busch Series. Unfortunately, these two starts, at Martinsville with the Busch Series and Iowa with ARCA, would be his last for nearly a decade.
  • Pistone returned to NASCAR in 2014, racing in a combined eight NASCAR Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series races. During this season, his final in NASCAR, the then 30-year-old scored his best National Series finish, ninth place in the Truck Series annual trip to Gateway.

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8 Takeaways From NASCAR At COTA

Three races in, the 2026 season is finally starting to show its hand. COTA shifted narratives, exposed weaknesses, and raised new questions about contenders, pretenders, and everything in between.

  • Has Shane van Gisbergen officially been proven mortal after getting outraced late at Circuit of the Americas?
  • Is 19-year-old Connor Zilisch already ahead of schedule after slicing through the field multiple times?
  • With three straight wins, is Tyler Reddick basically a lock for the postseason this early?
  • And how concerned should the 48 team be after a rough weekend for Alex Bowman?

From substitute drivers being forced into action to points gaps growing faster than expected, COTA delivered more than just a road course chess match. There were momentum swings, reputation hits, and at least one young driver stacking up enemies before stacking up results.

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