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Josh Bilicki Returns to NASCAR Full-Time in 2026

11/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Josh Bilicki (NASCAR driver for SS GreenLight Racing) will return to NASCAR as a full-time driver in 2026, driving the No. 07 Chevrolet in a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing.
This opportunity provides Bilicki with the consistency to compete weekly.
Fans express mixed feelings about the team's lower-tier status while appreciating Bilicki's determination.
Brent Crews, 17, has signed with Joe Gibbs Racing to drive 29 races.

History

Historical Context

NASCAR's technical alliances began in 1996, enhancing team competitiveness, exemplified by Richard Childress Racing's six championships by 2000. This collaborative spirit continues today, as Josh Bilicki partners with Childress at SS GreenLight Racing. The mixed fan reactions underscore ongoing debates about team hierarchies, reflecting NASCAR's evolving landscape and the critical role of support systems for drivers striving for success.

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Story summary

Josh Bilicki (NASCAR driver for SS GreenLight Racing) will return to NASCAR as a full-time driver in 2026, driving the No. 07 Chevrolet in a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing.
This opportunity provides Bilicki with the consistency to compete weekly.
Fans express mixed feelings about the team's lower-tier status while appreciating Bilicki's determination.
Brent Crews, 17, has signed with Joe Gibbs Racing to drive 29 races.

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