Joy E. Tomlinson

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The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season is here. Cars will take to the track this weekend for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 2, and the 67th running of the Daytona 500 is less than three weeks away. With a wide array of driver and team changes from the offseason alongside more minor personnel tweaks — or even a few lineups that stayed exactly the same — there’s a lot to discuss as the Cup Series moves into the fourth season of the Next Gen era.

Dec 6, 2024 | frontstretch.com | Joy E. Tomlinson

Jeb Burton and Blaine Perkins will compete full time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Jordan Anderson Racing in 2025, JAR announced Dec. 6. Perkins moves over from RSS Racing and replaces Parker Retzlaff, who drove for JAR the past two years. Perkins will pilot the No. 31, while Burton remains in the No. 27. “Joining Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is an exciting step in my career development,” Perkins said in a team release.

Nov 25, 2024 | frontstretch.com | Joy E. Tomlinson

Another Cup Series season has come and gone, and the designers did not disappoint. From iconic throwbacks at Darlington Raceway to special themed schemes, the Next Gen cars looked stellar once again. Before we completely bid adieu to 2024, let’s take a look back at some of the best paint schemes from this past season. Photo-esque designs can look great on a Next Gen car, especially when the extra space on the door is used well.

Nov 22, 2024 | frontstretch.com | Joy E. Tomlinson

Chris Gayle will be Denny Hamlin‘s crew chief in the NASCAR Cup Series next year, as Chris Gabehart was promoted to competition director at Joe Gibbs Racing, JGR announced Nov. 22. Gayle previously served as Ty Gibbs‘ crew chief over the past two years after leading him to a NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2022. “Denny is obviously a first-ballot Hall of Famer,” Gayle said in a release. “I’m looking forward to working with him and the guys on the No. 11 team.

Nov 20, 2024 | frontstretch.com | Joy E. Tomlinson

Daniel Hemric will compete for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next season, MHR announced Nov. 20. Hemric will drive the No. 19 with NAPA Auto Care sponsoring. “This is a great opportunity for me to compete for wins and chase another championship,” Hemric said in a team release. “Thanks to Bill McAnally, Bill Hilgemann, NAPA, Chevrolet and everyone involved for the opportunity.