The team announced on Wednesday that Noah Gragson would take over one of its three cars next season. Gragson is the third driver from Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) to secure a ride for next year, following SHR’s announcement of its closure at the end of 2024.
Gragson, currently 26, is 23rd in the points standings with one top-five and six top-10 finishes. Without a 35-point penalty for a technical infraction earlier this season, he would be 21st in the standings. This will be Gragson’s third Cup Series team in as many seasons. He debuted as a rookie in 2023 with Legacy Motor Club but was suspended after 22 races for liking a social media meme mocking George Floyd’s death.
Hired by SHR to replace Aric Almirola, Gragson’s best finish so far has been third at Talladega this spring. With his new position, Ryan Preece remains the only SHR driver without a confirmed plan for 2025. Chase Briscoe is moving to Joe Gibbs Racing, and Josh Berry will drive for Wood Brothers.
SHR co-owner Gene Haas will keep one charter and run a Cup Series car alongside two Xfinity Series teams, with Cole Custer as a possible driver. Gragson’s arrival at Front Row leaves one more spot to fill, with Michael McDowell moving to Spire Motorsports and Todd Gilliland returning to the team. Front Row will expand to three teams in 2025 after purchasing a charter from SHR.
