NASCAR Silly Season and News

[RacerXero84]

Bowman to the 48? Ok.

Either Byron moves to the 88/5/25/whatever number, so that Larson can have the 24 (remember, Byron is out a CC next year....), which is the number Larson wanted because it was Gordon's.

OR

Byron stays put, Larson to the 88/5/25/57(old Hendrick Number and a number Larson is attached to as well)

But right now, all signs point to Larson at HMS.

Like SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR MONTHS.

 

[Gwen Cole]

I'm still going to be biased and try to speak JHN to the 25 into existence since he has some sponsorship and the history with his dad driving it, but it's probably gonna be Larson.

 

[Connor J Shields]

I think its pretty obvious why Bowman is moving to the 48: Ally Financial feels uneasy about Kyle Larson, as his return will make national headlines. As a followup to my previous comments about Larson driving an unsponsored 88/5/25/57 Chevy, "unsponsored" probably means running Hendrick Cars, Hendrick AutoGuard and/or Chevrolet Accessories decals until Rick finds a major company willing to sponsor Larson. At this point, the only major sponsor Larson still has is Plan B Sales, though it could be possible that one of his dirt track sponsors (Finley Farms, Priority Aviation, Tarlton & Son) could step up their support.

 

[CCM284]

Justin Marks will officially announce his new Cup series team today. Suarez is expected to be the top candidate for the driver.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1313856758805340167

Also, as speculated yesterday, Ford Performance has confirmed that Hailie Deegan will make her Truck Series debut at Kansas next week.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1313856356244389888

 

[Connor J Shields]

Justin Marks will officially announce his new Cup series team today. Suarez is expected to be the top candidate for the driver.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1313856758805340167

Also, as speculated yesterday, Ford Performance has confirmed that Hailie Deegan will make her Truck Series debut at Kansas next week.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1313856356244389888

It will be interesting to see what Deegan can do in the Truck Series. I expect her to go full time in 2021. As for Trackhouse it's great to see another team join the Cup Series. Maybe this could be a source of stability for Suarez's career. Being rushed to the Cup Series and bouncing around to different teams (3 teams in 4 seasons) has not helped him at all.

 

[Connor J Shields]

It's official. Daniel Suarez will be driving the 99 Chevy for Trackhouse in 2021. The team has also secured an alliance with Richard Childress Racing.

Daniel Suarez to drive for Trackhouse Racing - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

Trackhouse Entertainment Group announced Wednesday the formation of a new NASCAR Cup Series team that will make its on-track debut at the 2021 Daytona 500. Piloting the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE will be 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion and NASCAR Cup Series veteran Daniel Suárez. The...

www.jayski.com

 

[RacerXero84]

It's official. Daniel Suarez will be driving the 99 Chevy for Trackhouse in 2021. The team has also secured an alliance with Richard Childress Racing.

Daniel Suarez to drive for Trackhouse Racing - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

Trackhouse Entertainment Group announced Wednesday the formation of a new NASCAR Cup Series team that will make its on-track debut at the 2021 Daytona 500. Piloting the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE will be 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion and NASCAR Cup Series veteran Daniel Suárez. The...

www.jayski.com

Which, by extension, starting next year, means they will also be beneficiaries of the RCR/HMS tech alliance.

 

[Ajwehr]

They have a charter from Spire Motorsports who somehow acquired a 3rd charter and leased it to Trackhouse Racing. Spire will still field 2 cup cars in 2021

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1313897252918788097

 

[Connor J Shields]

They have a charter from Spire Motorsports who somehow acquired a 3rd charter and leased it to Trackhouse Racing. Spire will still field 2 cup cars in 2021

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1313897252918788097

I've seen rumors on Twitter that JTG Daugherty Racing is scaling down to 1 car for 2021, so Spire's third charter could come from there.

 

[Ajwehr]

I doubt the 37 is shutting down JTG has so much sponsorship from Kroger with them promoting the main brand on the #47 and the #37 runs Kroger’s B2B deals.

 

[db512]

My guess is the third charter came from Richard Petty by way of Rick Ware. Petty co owns/"leased" a charter with Ware that RWR has run the last couple of years. Petty could be looking for some fast cash and decided to move the charter.

 

[Ajwehr]

Per Bob Pockrass

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1313902850456645638

History of Charters

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1220059305229144065

 

[Connor J Shields]

Matt DiBenedetto will be back with Wood Brothers Racing for 2021. Austin Cindric will run a partial Cup season with Team Penske in 2021, with him going to the Wood Brothers full time for 2022.

Matt DiBenedetto returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season; Austin Cindric to drive in 2022 - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

After a successful first season driving for NASCAR?s longest-running team, Wood Brothers Racing announced today that Matt DiBenedetto will return to compete in the famed No. 21 Ford Mustang in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series. Since joining Wood Brothers Racing earlier this year, DiBenedetto has...

www.jayski.com

 

[mtblillie]

Matt DiBenedetto will be back with Wood Brothers Racing for 2021. Austin Cindric will run a partial Cup season with Team Penske in 2021, with him going to the Wood Brothers full time for 2022.

Matt DiBenedetto returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season; Austin Cindric to drive in 2022 - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

After a successful first season driving for NASCAR?s longest-running team, Wood Brothers Racing announced today that Matt DiBenedetto will return to compete in the famed No. 21 Ford Mustang in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series. Since joining Wood Brothers Racing earlier this year, DiBenedetto has...

www.jayski.com

Cindric in a 4th Penske car? What do you guys think.....02....77....? Or will they announce someone is leaving the team for next year? That would really shake things up.

EDIT: I should probably mention that I am aware the 77 is run by Spire, but they don't seem married to the number so if Penske asked for it they may give it up.

 

[Connor J Shields]

Cindric in a 4th Penske car? What do you guys think.....02....77....? Or will they announce someone is leaving the team for next year? That would really shake things up.

I expect the 02.

 

[CuddlerGrouch]

They should've made Texas the short track instead of Fontana, but that's coming from a casual Indycar fan.

 

[2448fan4life]

I expect the 02.

Or the 39 car cause they used it in the Busch series back in the day.

Rob

 

[DaleTona75]

Or the 39 car cause they used it in the Busch series back in the day.

Rob

I think the #39 was because it was Ryan Newmans old dirt number(same reason SHR ran the #39 after they couldn't get a hold of the #4)

 

[Ajwehr]

Bowyer Retiring at seasons end, heading to Fox Sports Booth

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1314341481814122496

 

[phantom17]

Clint Bowyer to Fox Booth for 2021

Clint Bowyer announces move to FOX Sports booth in 2021 | NASCAR

Clint Bowyer will trade in his fire suit for a business suit at the end of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season, the long-time race-car driver announced.

www.nascar.com