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NASCAR's Silly Season: Teams Finalize Driver Lineups for 2026

5/31/2025

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NASCAR's Silly Season is in a lull as top teams like Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing finalize their driver lineups for 2026. Trackhouse Racing is at a crossroads with Daniel Suárez and rookie Connor Zilisch. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin is poised to extend his contract with Joe Gibbs, while Corey Heim of 23XI Racing eagerly anticipates a full-time Cup chance.

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NASCAR's Silly Season is in a lull as top teams like Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing finalize their driver lineups for 2026. Trackhouse Racing is at a crossroads with Daniel Suárez and rookie Connor Zilisch. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin is poised to extend his contract with Joe Gibbs, while Corey Heim of 23XI Racing eagerly anticipates a full-time Cup chance.