3 candidates for Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2024

Richard Childress Racing needs to replace Sheldon Creed in the No. 2 car so here are three good candidates for the seat in 2024!

It was announced on Wednesday evening that Sheldon Creed won’t return to Richard Childress Racing for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Creed’s departure is a shocking announcement that creates an opening for one of the best teams in the Xfinity Series. So, which three drivers would make the most sense for Richard Childress Racing next year?

[autotag]Christian Eckes[/autotag] is the obvious choice as he has done very well in the NASCAR Truck Series with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing. Eckes has three wins in 2023 and sits in a position to make the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway. The driver of the No. 19 truck would be the best option for a promotion in the Truck Series and Richard Childress Racing could be the team.

[autotag]Rajah Caruth[/autotag] would be another solid option for Richard Childress Racing as he has turned some heads over the last few years. Caruth runs full-time for GMS Racing in the Truck Series but needs a ride for 2024 with the team ceasing operations. The driver of the No. 24 truck will drive for Hendrick Motorsports in the Xfinity Series at Phoenix so teams certainly recognize his talent.

Finally, [autotag]Parker Retzlaff[/autotag] would be a sleeper in the sweepstakes for the No. 2 car in 2024. Retzlaff currently drives the No. 31 Xfinity car for Jordan Anderson Racing in the Xfinity Series and has six top-10 finishes this season. the 20-year-old driver could receive his best opportunity in NASCAR to this point and he would certainly put his talent on display after an impressive 2023 season.

Eckes, Caruth, and Retzlaff would all be very good options for Richard Childress Racing if the team is focused on replacing Creed with a young talented driver. If not, the organization could shift its focus to a veteran, such as Jeffrey Earnhardt or Ty Dillon. Either way, there should be plenty of options for Richard Childress Racing with its No. 2 Xfinity car.

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