The silly season is always a fun part of the NASCAR season. Sometimes everyone’s right about a worst-kept secret; sometimes we’re all blown away. Let’s take a look at where the teams sit heading into the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
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(*) Not Official – Updated 11/6
TrackHouse Racing
No Changes Expected
| No. 1 | Chevrolet | Ross Chastain |
| No. 88 | Chevrolet | Connor Zilisch |
| No. 97 | Chevrolet | Shane van Gisbergen |
Team Penske
No Changes expected
| No. 2 | Ford Mustang | Austin Cindric |
| No. 12 | Ford Mustang | Ryan Blaney |
| No. 22 | Ford Mustang | Joey Logano |
Richard Childress Racing
Austin Hill was made official as the full-time driver for RCR’s No. 33 Chevrolet for 2027
| No. 3 | Chevrolet | Austin Dillon |
| No. 33 | Chevrolet | Austin Hill |
| 3rd Car TBD (Open) | Chevrolet | TBD |
Front Row Motorsports
The Front Row drivers appear to be staying put for 2027. Zane and Todd have contracts; Noah (Official 8/14) has also signed a contract extension.
| No. 4 | Ford Mustang | Noah Gragson |
| No. 34 | Ford Mustang | Todd Gilliland |
| No. 38 | Ford Mustang | Zane Smith |
Hendrick Motorsports
No changes are expected for the 2027 season, but it was announced on 7/23 that Alex Bowman signed a 1-year contract extension with HMS with the intent to retire at the end of the 2027 season. You can expect Connor Zilisch to be the number 1 prospect to replace him. If, for some reason, that doesn’t play out- too early an expectation- Corey Day will take his place for 2028.
| No. 5 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Kyle Larson |
| No. 9 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Chase Elliott |
| No. 24 | Chevrolet ZL1 | William Byron |
| No. 48 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Alex Bowman |
Roush Fenway Racing
A major Bombshell was dropped on 9/29. Brad Keselowski will not return to the team for 2027. Preece will take over the 6.
| No. 6 | Ford Mustang | Ryan Preece |
| No. 17 | Ford Mustang | Chris Buescher |
Spire Motorsports
No changes expected
| No. 7 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Daniel Suarez |
| No. 71 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Michael McDowell |
| No. 77 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Carson Hocevar |
Kaulig Racing
Both Ty and AJ have been confirmed for the 2027 season
| No. 10 | Dodge Charger* | Ty Dillon |
| No. 16 | Dodge Charger* | AJ Allmendinger |
Joe Gibbs Racing
No changes expected
| No. 11 | Toyota Camry | Denny Hamlin |
| No. 19 | Toyota Camry | Chase Briscoe |
| No. 20 | Toyota Camry | Christopher Bell |
| No. 54 | Toyota Camry | Ty Gibbs |
Rick Ware Racing
No changes expected
| No. 51 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Cody Ware |
Hyak Motorsports
No changes
| No. 47 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
Wood Brothers Racing
| No. 21 | Ford Mustang | Jesse Love Jr. |
23XI Racing
Corey Heim is the most promising prospect NASCAR has had in many years. At San Diego earlier this season, he became the first part-time driver to win a race since SVG did so in 2023.
| No. 23 | Toyota Camry | Bubba Wallace |
| No. 35 | Toyota Camry | Corey Heim |
| No. 45 | Toyota Camry | Tyler Reddick |
Haas Factory Team
No changes expected.
| No. 41 | Chevrolet ZL1 | Cole Custer |
Legacy Motor Club
Major Changes with Berry to the 42 and Herbst to the 84. Jones has signed a long-term extension.
| No. 42 | Toyota Camry | Josh Berry |
| No. 43 | Toyota Camry | Erik Jones |
| No. 84 | Toyota Camry | Riley Herbst |
