On Tuesday, Stewart-Haas Racing announced that they would be closing operations at the end of the 2024 racing season. Could it be that one of the four charters currently held by SHR has already been spoken for?????
Some big changes are in store for Front Row Motorsports who have announced that they will be expanding their team to a three car operation in the Cup Series beginning next season.
Earlier it was announced that current FRM driver Michael McDowell would be leaving the team for Spire Motorsports. FRM driver
Front Row Motorsports announced that the driver lineup for 2025 will be revealed at a later date.
FRM general manager Jerry Freeze spoke on the expansion via a news release saying, “it is good to get the news out now as we have a lot of work to do to prepare a new team. All of us on the leadership team will be working through that, obtaining the parts and pieces needed for the new team. And, most importantly, adding to the dedicated and talented staff and culture that exists today within our organization.”
He noted, “starting a new team from scratch is always a challenge, but with the opportunities in front of us, the talent we have in our leadership, and a bit of a runway to get there, I am confident that we can produce three competitive programs out of the box for the 2025 season. We haven’t lost sight of what our goals for 2024 are, to get our teams into the playoffs for both series. If we can keep up the speed on track and have a little bit of luck to come our way, we can achieve our objectives.”
Team owner Bob Jenkins said, “we have a very positive outlook on the future of NASCAR and as the sport plans for success, so do we. Today that means having a plan for expanding back to three cars in the NASCAR Cup Series. I always have the vision to continue to grow and improve our team and that commitment and desire never changes. I am committed to the sport and its passionate fans and partners.”
FRM began as a part time team in 2005 and has grown to two full time drivers and a part time car in the Cup Series. Long with McDowell, Todd Gilliland drives full time for FRM
FRM did not indicate from where the charter for the third team would arise.