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Major Driver Contract Extensions Shake Up NASCAR Landscape
11/9/2025
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- Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed a multiyear contract extension through 2027, with the possibility of racing beyond if his performance remains strong.
- William Byron signed a four-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports.
- Zane Smith committed to Front Row Motorsports.
- Daniel Suárez moved to Spire Motorsports.
- Connor Zilisch will join Trackhouse Racing as a full-time driver in 2026, replacing Daniel Suárez in the new No. 88 Chevrolet.
