The NASCAR Truck Series has already seen a tremendous amount of movement and the drivers haven’t really switched teams yet. As of now, GMS Racing will cease operations while Spire Motorsports buys Kyle Busch Motorsports. Also, Zane Smith will move to Trackhouse Racing while Hailie Deegan recently signed a deal to be in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Needless to say, there have been plenty of drivers and organizations going out the door and not too many walking in overall. This sets up for what is going to be another wild silly season since multiple competitors are out of rides and have uncertain futures. A few of those drivers are Grant Enfinger, Rajah Caruth, and Chase Purdy.
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Plus, there will likely be more openings as Carson Hocever has been linked to a promotion while the possibility of other young drivers moving up can’t be ruled out. Overall, the landscape of the Truck Series is undergoing a major overhaul. That doesn’t even include Matt DiBenedetto, who made the playoffs and will not finish the season with Rackley W.A.R.
As many as eight playoff drivers, excluding Ben Rhodes and Matt Crafton, could be in a different series or ride during the 2024 season. That alone is enough mayhem to cover silly season, even if all eight drivers won’t be making such as move. While NASCAR enters the second half of the playoffs, it is important to not forget about the chaotic driver movement ahead.
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