What’s Happening?

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series roster is slowly coming together. Many teams made major moves as early as May 2024. However, a couple of teams still have some options on the table. Make sure to check this page prior to the start of the 2025 season to keep up with the latest changes, moves, and additions.

The Complete 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Full-Time Driver Roster (So Far)

The Complete 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Full-Time Driver Roster (So Far)

What’s Happening? The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season isn’t here quite yet. However, multiple drivers and teams have confirmed their plans…

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Familiar Faces in New Places:

• Justin Haley – No. 7 – Spire Motorsports (Formerly Rick Ware Racing)
• Chase Briscoe – No. 19 – Joe Gibbs Racing (Formerly Stewart-Haas Racing)
• Josh Berry – No. 21 – Wood Brothers Racing (Formerly Stewart-Haas Racing)
• Ryan Preece – No. 60- RFK Racing (Formerly Stewart-Haas Racing)
• Michael McDowell – No. 71 – Spire Motorsports (Formerly Front Row Motorsports)
• Noah Gragson – No. TBA – Front Row Motorsports (Formerly Stewart-Haas Racing)

Xfinity to Cup:

• A.J. Allmendinger – No. 16 – Kaulig Racing
• Shane Van Gisbergen – No. 88 – Trackhouse Racing
• Cole Custer – No. TBA – Haas Factory Team

Trucks to Cup:

• Ty Dillon – No. 10 – Kaulig Racing

Teams Not Returning From 2024:

• Stewart-Haas Racing (Distributing Three Charters)
• Unknown RWR Car (Leased to RFK Racing; Assumed to be the No. 15)

Teams Debuting in 2025:

• RFK Racing – No. 60
• Trackhouse Racing – No. 88
• Front Row Motorsports – No. TBA
• Haas Factory Team – No. TBA

Drivers Leaving the Cup Series Following 2024:

• Martin Truex Jr. – Formerly No. 19 – Joe Gibbs Racing – Retiring
• Harrison Burton – Formerly No. 21 – Wood Brothers Racing – Xfinity Series

Known Open Rides

• No. 51 – Rick Ware Racing*
• No. TBA – Front Row Motorsports**
• No. TBA – 23XI Racing**

Known Free Agents:

• Daniel Hemric – Formerly the No. 31 – Kaulig Racing
• Zane Smith – Formerly the No. 71 – Spire Motorsports

* Could be part-time, RFK Racing has leased what some presume to be the No. 15, no official word from RWR.

** The ongoing lawsuit with NASCAR could prevent one, or both of these rides, to not compete. However, this is up in the air.

No. 1 – Ross Chastain – Trackhouse Racing

Ross Chastain returns to Trackhouse Racing for his fourth season. Chastain did not have as great a season at Trackhouse Racing as he had in the past. Chastain missed out on the Playoffs for the first time since joining Trackhouse in 2022.

No. 2 – Austin Cindric – Penske Racing

Austin Cindric had a solid 2024, making the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. However, following his stellar time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Cindric has yet to live up to the once-high hopes Penske had for him.

No. 3 – Austin Dillon – Richard Childress Racing

Austin Dillon’s rollercoaster saga following his win at Richmond Raceway made a very difficult 2024 for RCR even worse. Dillon will try to rebound in 2025. However, the aging veteran is coming off his worst statistical season since his debut in 2014.

No. 5 – Kyle Larson – Hendrick Motorsports

The risk that Rick Hendrick took in 2021 by signing Kyle Larson after his swift exit from Chip Ganassi Racing has seemingly paid off already. Larson looks like he is heading for a record-breaking career. His 2025 also includes another attempt at the Indianapolis 500.

No. 6 – Brad Keselowski – RFK Racing

Brad Keselowski finally broke through the race winning barrier in 2024, his dramatic win at Darlington was the weight off his and his fans shoulders. No one knows how much longer Brad will race in NASCAR, but for now, we have to appreciate this legend while we still can.

No. 7 – Justin Haley – Spire Motorsports

Justin Haley took a risk this season, and it has seemingly paid off. Following the 2023 season, Haley left his longtime team, Kaulig Racing, and headed to Rick Ware Racing. After overperforming in the RWR No. 51, Spire Motorsports and RWR made a trade, which secured Haley in the No. 7 for the rest of 2024 into 2025.

No. 8 – Kyle Busch – Richard Childress Racing

Kyle Busch is facing his toughest season in the NASCAR Cup Series to date. With fans clamoring for him to leave RCR prior to 2025, next season will be make or break for Busch and RCR. If they can find the success they had in early 2023, the pair might just be able to prove the doubters wrong.

No. 9 – Chase Elliott – Hendrick Motorsports

Chase Elliot broke his long race-losing streak in 2024. Since then, it has felt as if the No. 9 can’t be stopped with consistent finishes throughout the season. With the major steps the team took in 2024, hopefully, 2025 will be all the better.

No. 10 – Ty Dillon – Kaulig Racing

Ty Dillon is back in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2025. After one season away in the NASCAR Truck Series, Dillon returns to the team he ran with part-time in 2025, Kaulig Racing. In bringing Dillon on, Kaulig will renumber the No. 31 to the No. 10 in 2025.

No. 11 – Denny Hamlin – Joe Gibbs Racing

Denny Hamlin started 2024 on a hot streak; however, that streak cooled as fast as it began. While Denny’s season was good overall, hopefully, a more consistent 2025 will bring Hamlin his typical top-shelf results.

No. 12 – Ryan Blaney – Penske Racing

Ryan Blaney took his momentum from his 2023 championship into 2024 winning two races. While not the best season, it was a major step from his early struggles in the 2023 season.

No. 16 – A.J. Allmendinger – Kaulig Racing

After a tough season for Kaulig Racing’s “All-Star” No. 16 car, the team has turned around and brought back A.J. Allmendinger for 2025. Allmendinger, the team’s winningest driver, will surely bring the team success on Road Course and set up its young prospects for the future.

No. 17 – Chris Buescher – RFK Racing

Chris Buescher came literal inches from the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. In what was supposed to be a championship contending 2024, Buescher found himself outside the Playoff window, but breaking through with a Playoff upset win.

No. 19 – Chase Briscoe – Joe Gibbs Racing

Chase Briscoe struggled during his time in the Cup Series with Stewart-Haas Racing. However, he came around as the 2024 season began to wrap up. Now, Briscoe faces a major opportunity in 2025, taking over for NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr.

No. 20 – Christopher Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing

Christopher Bell has been a solid, consistent driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. With MTJ’s retirement and Denny Hamlin’s age, Bell could soon be the most veteran driver at JGR. However, the question is, can he take that step into a NASCAR superstar many thought he would be?

No. 21 – Josh Berry – Wood Brothers Racing

Josh Berry’s NASCAR Cup Series debut season was a disappointment. The former Late Model standout started with decent momentum. However, after SHR announced its closure, Berry seemed to slide back. Now, at WBR, Berry might be the next driver to take the No. 21 to victory lane.

No. 22 – Joey Logano – Penske Racing

Joey Logano had a very quiet start to 2024. However, late wins boosted his momentum. While some thought he had fallen off, Logano has proved the doubters wrong by winning his third NASCAR Cup Series Championship, but can he carry that momentum into 2025?

No. 23 – Bubba Wallace – 23XI Racing

After months of speculation about whether or not Bubba Wallace would get an extension to his 23XI contract, the team and driver announced a new multi-year deal in September; despite being in a contract year, Wallace had a statistically better 2024. However, making the 2025 playoffs is necessary for Wallace’s long-term success.

No. 24 – William Byron – Hendrick Motorsports

After coming up short in his 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship pursuit, Byron won the Daytona 500. While not an even trade-off, Byron would like to check a NASCAR Cup Series title off his list in 2025.

No. 34 – Todd Gilliland – Front Row Motorsports

Todd Gilliland switches to Front Row Motorsports flagship No. 34 for 2025. Gilliland took major steps in 2024. However, with the new additions at Front Row Motorsports, Gilliland will have to perform even better in 2025 to ensure his longterm future at FRM.

No. 42 – John Hunter Nemechek – Legacy Motor Club

John Hunter Nemecheck’s first season at LMC started well. However, it seemed to taper off as the season dragged on. Hopefully, both the team and the driver can take that next step in 2025.

No. 43 – Erik Jones – Legacy Motor Club

Erik Jones rejoined the Toyota camp in 2024, with LMC leaving Chevrolet. Team problems aside, Jones faced a brutal injury at the spring Talladega race. However, his season took a turn when LMC granted him an extension in August.

No. 45 – Tyler Reddick – 23XI Racing

23XI Racing stealing Tyler Reddick from Richard Childress Racing in 2022 looks like one of the best moves of the past decade. Reddick seems like a generational talent and earned 23XI its first Regular-Season Championship in 2024. Can they keep it up in 2025?

No. 47 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – JTG Daugherty Racing

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. earned a long-term extension at JTG Daugherty following his 2023 Daytona 500 winning season. However, the team’s future might be in doubt following the rumored loss of major sponsor Kroger.

No. 48 – Alex Bowman – Hendrick Motorsports

Alex Bowman had a solid statistical season in 2024. However, he dealt with many rumors about his future at HMS. Hendrick confirmed to Bowman that he would be back in 2025. This drama begs the question, can Alex Bowman use this chip on his shoulder to have an even better year next year?

No. 54 – Ty Gibbs – Joe Gibbs Racing

Ty Gibbs made his NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Debut in 2024. Still a very young driver, Gibbs looks like he may be the real deal. However, he might need some more time to make it to the front of the pack in NASCAR.

No. 60 – Ryan Preece – RFK Racing

Ryan Preece may have had the most luck this offseason by earning a spot with RFK Racing in the last second. As the final SHR driver on the market, many were worried about Preece’s future. However, this new car gives him a new life and a fresh start, something many in the garage area believe is a must for the aging driver.

No. 71 – Michael McDowell – Spire Motorsports

Michael McDowell brings Crew Chief Travis Peterson to Spire Motorsports in 2025. The pair has had a decent 2024 at Front Row Motorsports, but McDowell needed a longterm deal, and Spire gave him that. Hopefully, this move will mean big things for the team and driver in 2025.

No. 77 – Carson However – Spire Motorsports

Carson Hocevar had an unexpectedly good 2024. The risk paid off for Spire Motorsports to bring Hocevar up from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but can the revamped lineup at Spire help the young driver take another step in 2025?

No. 88 – Shane Van Gisbergen – Trackhouse Racing

Shane Van Gisbergen had a great rookie year in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Now, SVG, Trackhouse, and its newly chartered No. 88. are set to tackle a full-time Cup Series schedule in 2025.

No. 99 – Daniel Suarez – Trackhouse Racing

A thrilling finish in Atlanta increased Daniel Suarez’s stock following rumors that this could be his final year at Trackhouse. Suarez earned his seemingly one-year extension. With Connor Zilisch waiting in the wings, the pressure is on for Suarez once he gains in 2025.

This article will be updated as drivers, teams, promotions, and demotions continue to happen throughout 2023 and into 2024.