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Kaz Grala is one of the last 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regulars seemingly on the free agent market heading into 2025. While major names and drivers overshadow his off-season, what clues and options are out there for Kaz in 2025?
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Following a 2023 full Xfinity Series season with Sam Hunt Racing, Kaz Grala transitioned to a part-time, almost full-time role with Rick Ware Racing in their No. 15 entry in 2024. However, in a late-season shock, RWR is leasing one of their charters, suspected to be the No. 15, to RFK Racing for their 2025 expansion.
While he performed admirably in the No. 15, this move seems to leave Kaz without a ride for the 2025 season. So, with Kaz supposedly a free agent and the 2025 season approaching, what are his options? Has the rumor mill said anything about his 2025?
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As of right now, Kaz Grala has numerous options in all three NASCAR National Series. If he sticks with Ford, RSS Racing has an opening in their No. 29 entry following Blank Perkins’ departure to Jordan Anderson Racing.
Furthermore, there are opportunities for Kaz outside of the Xfinity series. For example, in the Truck Series, Spire Motorsport’s flagship No. 77 truck is open following Chase Purdy’s confirmed departure ahead of next season.
Spire is growing to be one of the best Chevrolet teams in NASCAR and perhaps in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series and would be a good option for Kaz. While these lower series options are interesting for cars. What if he wanted to stay in the Cup Series?
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Staying in Cup would be difficult for Kaz, as there are only two full-time rides open for next year. One is his former teammate, RWR No. 51. While Kaz technically has an in with the team, most insiders expect Corey LaJoie or Cody Ware to be in the car full-time in 2025. The other, an unknown ride at Front Row Motorsports, could be on the table, but rumors say the ever-growing FRM will field Zane Smith in that car next season.
Other options are open for Kaz, but these rides stand out at each level. So, with these in mind, has the rumor mill said anything about Kaz in 2025?
Much like his silly season, Kaz’s rumor mill has been just as quiet. However, the nascarrumornostalgia Instagram account, which has a decent reputation for credible rumors, stated in early November that they heard that Kaz has an opportunity at Spire Motorsports for 2025.
Rumor has it that this would be in one of two open trucks for the team, with teammates ARCA Champion Andrés Pérez and 2024 Playoff driver Rajah Caruth. This opportunity makes sense for Kaz, as the team is competitive and wins races. Kaz wouldn’t be the only driver to take the step down to trucks in 2025, as another Cup Series regular, Daniel Hemric, is taking a step down to the series next season.
As far as Spire goes, it makes sense to bring in an experienced driver at all levels to run alongside the two prospects in this rumor, Pérez and Caruth. However, it does not match the overall changes the team made in 2024, which placed a major emphasis on the long-term future.
We will see if this rumor turns out to be true by Daytona. However, Kaz Grala has openings in front of him for 2025. Now, It’s up to the teams to decide whether or not he is the right fit for them.
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