Has Rick Ware Racing Improved in 2024?
What’s Happening? Rick Ware Racing was one of the most intriguing race teams of the offseason, signing Justin Haley as…
Last offseason, Justin Haley signed a multi-year contract with Rick Ware Racing to drive the No. 51 car. This was an unexpected move, but one that’s paid dividends, with RWR showing significant improvement. However, Haley’s most recent comments to Jordan Bianchi cast some doubt on the future. Where could Haley go?
I like what Rick’s doing, and they’ve been great to me and everything, but obviously, there’s a lot of opportunities on the board right now. So, you have to have those discussions to just be in the game.
Justin Haley via Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic
What’s Happening? Rick Ware Racing was one of the most intriguing race teams of the offseason, signing Justin Haley as…
This is probably the most likely scenario since Haley signed a multi-year contract with RWR last year. After this, each of the rides we mention has stiff competition, which could keep Haley from going for them. On top of that, would teams be willing to buy Haley out of his contract?
However, Haley’s stock has risen thanks to his performance at RWR this year. With that in his back pocket, he should attract the interest of other teams at some point.
Front Row Motorsports is wide open as a team with an open seat thanks to Michael McDowell leaving and being active in the charter market. Should SHR sell all four charters, it is an attractive potential landing spot for all of the SHR drivers, and that’s what could keep Haley from this ride. He will have a lot of drivers to fight with for this seat.
However, this would be a big move for Haley. He’d join a Tier One Ford team, which would give him some of the best equipment he’s ever had. If the opportunity comes across his doorstep, Haley would almost certainly go for it.
What’s Happening? Harrison Burton was on the hot seat heading into 2024, and it appears The Wood Brothers is set…
Harrison Burton leaving The Wood Brothers would not surprise anyone who’s paid any attention to NASCAR recently. This again opens up a Ford seat for someone like Haley, but it’s not a tier-one seat like Front Row. Frankly, this would be a lateral move at best for Haley.
Haley is currently higher in the points standings than Burton, and The Wood Brothers and RWR both have alliances with tier One Ford teams. The Wood Brothers is with Team Penske, and RWR is with RFK Racing. It could be an option, but, it wouldn’t be an upgrade.
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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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