Who Will Replace Hailie Deegan at ThorSport in 2024?

LEBANON, TENNESSEE - JUNE 23: Hailie Deegan, driver of the #13 Ford Performance Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 23, 2023 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Hailie Deegan is moving up to the Xfinity Series with AM Racing in 2024, and that means ThorSport has an open seat heading into 2024. Which drivers are candidates to take the seat in 2024?

Christian Eckes

Christian Eckes has enjoyed a breakout season with Bill McAnally so far this season with three wins. However, ThorSport is an organization perennially in championship contention in the Craftsman Truck Series. There are two major questions about this move.

First off, does he have the funding knowing he has relied primarily on Napa, a Bill McAnally sponsor, this season? Secondly, if he is successful where he now is, then why would he move? It’s a fair question, and it’s tough to know exactly how much interest Eckes will have in another ride.

Brett Moffitt

Brett Moffitt is a former series Champion, and his win last week at Talladega shows he can still get it done in good equipment. His plans for 2024 are still to be determined, and AM Racing has yet to officially announce if he will return

While he has a relationship with Front Row, ThorSport is just as good of a race team as Front Row, if not better. If Moffitt gets an offer, he will be sure to listen.

Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz has already teased that he wants to move up from ARCA in 2024. The question is where, and ThorSport is a Ford team. Muniz has been able to finish his ARCA season in large part because of support from Ford.

The question is whether or not ThorSport wants him, and will Ford continue the support. Muniz has driven well in ARCA, but will it translate?

Tyler Ankrum

Tyler Ankrum has yet to announce his plans for 2024, and he has shown flashes of potential in the past. He won his first race at Kentucky in 2019, but he has not won since. Could a change to better equipment be exactly what he needs?

ThorSport undoubtedly will provide good equipment for Ankrum to drive. The question is, as always, funding, and will Ankrum’s recent struggles keep ThorSport away?

Rajah Caruth

Rajah Caruth is a free agent for 2024, and ThorSport is one of the best rides that has opened up. Caruth has shown flashes in GMS equipment, but, will a seat at ThorSport be the change of scenery that he needs?

The question comes down to other options for Caruth. If he has options in Xfinity, which is possible, is he willing to stay in Trucks with the promise that he will compete for wins?

Grant Enfinger

Grant Enfinger is still trying to find his place for 2024, and maybe ThorSport could be the place to go. ThorSport has employed its’ fair share of Truck Series lifers from Matt Crafton to Johnny Sauter. Enfinger falls into that category, and, if he brings funding, this could work.

The problem with this would be whether or not Ford would want a younger driver in that seat. Deegan is a Ford driver, and they may want to replenish their young driver crop with someone younger.

ThorSport is one of the Truck Series’ most coveted seats in 2024, and they will have plenty of drivers who want to be there. Who will drive for ThorSport in 2024?

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NASCAR Suspends Multiple Cup Series Crew Members After COTA

What’s Happening?

Two NASCAR Cup Series crew members for Ross Chastain’s No. 1 team were suspended following the race at Circuit of the Americas

  • The crew members suspended were rear-tire changer Josh Appleby and jackman Kenneth Pozega.
  • They will be sidelined for two weeks, missing the races at Phoenix Raceway on March 8th and Las Vegas on March 15th.
  • The penalty comes after Ross Chastain had a loose wheel at Circuit of the Americas while running 13th. On lap 75, his wheel detached from the car, bringing out a caution. Right after the incident, Chastain was also held for 2 laps as part of the penalty, as specified in the rulebook.
  • Chastain ended up finishing 35th after winning stage 1 and grabbing the fastest lap of the race. The result dropped him 9 spots on the point standings. He sits 20th with 64 points, 4 behind Ryan Preece, who holds the final Chase spot for now.
  • It’s the first time in the 2026 NASCAR season that crew members have been penalized for a loose wheel outside of pit road.

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NASCAR Reveals Full Details on The Crew Motorfest Content Update

What’s Happening?

On February 17, Ubisoft released a trailer that confirmed that NASCAR would be included in The Crew Motorfest’s next season update. Details were limited at the time, but in a press release issued today, Ubisoft revealed the full details of the update ahead of its March 4 launch.

What NASCAR Content will be Included?

  • 16 officially licensed NASCAR cars will be available at launch on March 4.
  • The 3 Next Gen Cup cars include the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, 2025 Chevrolet ZL1, and 2025 Toyota Camry XSE.
  • A 10-event NASCAR Motorfest Tour Playlist will run from qualifying rounds through finals, with players competing for the NASCAR Motorfest Tour Champion title.
  • NASCAR cars will be drivable across the full open world, not limited to playlist events.
  • NASCAR content launches March 4 as part of Season 9, which includes 31 total new vehicles across the broader season.

What Else is Included in the Update?

  • Season 9 features 31 total vehicle additions. Of those, 16 are NASCAR-related, but most are cosmetic team liveries rather than separate cars. In total, the season introduces 18 new drivable vehicles, with the remainder made up of cosmetic variations.
  • The 2019 Porsche 935 Racing Car arrives on April 1 as part of the Year Pass 3.
  • Trackforge debuts as a new user-generated track creator, offering two build templates: Motorsports and Coaster. It will have publishing and sharing functionality.
  • Custom circuits can be deployed across Moloka’i and Lanai, expanding playable layouts beyond developer-created events.
  • The RC Frenzy Playlist launches May 6, introducing two RC vehicles: Phazr General Rally Raid (2026) and Phazr Trickshot Street Tier 1 (2026). Both will be usable in dedicated events and the open world.
  • A new Island Playground, Summit Contest events, and weekly Main Stage activities round out the Season 9 content slate.

What Else has been Revealed?

Pit Stop Management
Crash Physics
Drafting System

Ubisoft says drafting will affect car speed and help save fuel, implying that drafting will be a huge factor in the game, at least with these cars. You can check out this and much more on Ubisoft’s official post linked below

Full Lineup and Prices

NASCAR Full Pack – 168,000 CC
  • HMS’s No. 9 Chevrolet (Chase Elliott)
  • HMS’s No. 24 Chevrolet (William Byron)
  • RCR’s No. 8 Chevrolet (Kyle Busch)
  • Trackhouse’s No. 1 Chevrolet (Ross Chastain)
  • Trackhouse’s No. 88 Chevrolet (Shane van Gisbergen)
  • Penske’s No. 12 Ford (Ryan Blaney)
  • Penske’s No. 22 Ford (Joey Logano)
  • RFK’s No. 6 Ford (Brad Keselowski)
  • 23XI’s No. 23 Toyota (Bubba Wallace)
  • 23XI’s No. 45 Toyota (Tyler Reddick)
  • JGR’s No. 19 Toyota (Chase Briscoe)
  • JGR’s No. 20 Toyota (Christopher Bell)
  • NASCAR Hoodie
NASCAR Chevrolet Pack – 122,500 CC
  • HMS’s No. 9 Chevrolet (Chase Elliott)
  • HMS’s No. 24 Chevrolet (William Byron)
  • RCR’s No. 8 Chevrolet (Kyle Busch)
  • Trackhouse’s No. 1 Chevrolet (Ross Chastain)
  • Trackhouse’s No. 88 Chevrolet (Shane van Gisbergen)
  • NASCAR Hoodie
NASCAR Ford Pack – 73,500 CC
  • Penske’s No. 12 Ford (Ryan Blaney)
  • Penske’s No. 22 Ford (Joey Logano)
  • RFK’s No. 6 Ford (Brad Keselowski)
  • NASCAR Hoodie
NASCAR Toyota Pack – 98,000 CC
  • 23XI’s No. 23 Toyota (Bubba Wallace)
  • 23XI’s No. 45 Toyota (Tyler Reddick)
  • JGR’s No. 19 Toyota (Chase Briscoe)
  • JGR’s No. 20 Toyota (Christopher Bell)
  • NASCAR Hoodie

Earlier this Tuesday, the official The Crew Motorfest account clarified confusion around the NASCAR bundles. The Crew Credit (CC) bundles only include cosmetic team liveries, not additional cars. The 3 base Next Gen cars (Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Toyota Camry XSE, and Chevrolet ZL1) are part of the free Season 9 update and can be purchased separately.

Mitch Rasmussen, NASCAR’s Senior Director of Interactive, said in the press release:

We’re excited to bring our iconic brand to life in The Crew Motorfest. This collaboration represents another important step in our strategy to bring NASCAR into the digital spaces and places where next generation fans spend their time, giving players new ways to interact with the culture and communities they love.

The content arrives as part of Year 3 Season 9 and is officially licensed by NASCAR. You can watch the first trailer and learn more in the article linked below

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Too Many Road Courses In NASCAR? | New Power Rankings Post-COTA!

Four road courses on the schedule, and somehow that’s enough to spark one of the biggest debates in the garage. After recent comments from Brad Keselowski questioning the business value of road racing, the conversation has picked up serious steam. Is NASCAR leaning too far into it, or is the current balance about right?

  • Are road courses truly underperforming in ratings and attendance compared to traditional ovals?
  • Does a venue like Circuit of the Americas represent a growth opportunity, or schedule oversaturation?
  • Should NASCAR prioritize sponsor markets over competitive variety?
  • And what does the ideal long-term schedule balance actually look like?

There are valid points on both sides, from sponsorship realities to fan traditions to competitive diversity. Some tracks have gained traction. Others have struggled. The question isn’t just whether road courses belong, but how many make sense within a 36-race season. It’s less about extremes and more about direction. And with future schedule changes always looming, this debate probably isn’t settled anytime soon.

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