NASCAR 2026 Silly Season: Moves, Shake-Ups and Sponsorship
NASCAR's silly season is in full effect as the 2026 Cup Series landscape begins to take shape. While many of the previously announced deals involve drivers re-signing with their current teams, a wave of new movements is starting to ripple through the garages. Teams are recalibrating for the next era, with chatter centered on which drivers will switch seats and which squads will push for playoff runs in 2026.
One notable development is Viking Motorsports' decision to move on from Matt DiBenedetto, signaling a broader shake-up as crews look to retool for better performance at the upcoming tracks. The ongoing tactical shifts heighten the anticipation around the sport's next season, particularly as teams test the Tricky Triangle and other critical venues.
In another notable turn, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced Rexel USA as a new sponsor for the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek for the 2026 Richmond race on Aug. 15. The collaboration marks Rexel's deeper involvement with the sport and emerges as a cornerstone of the team's broader sponsorship strategy aimed at sustaining performance, securing wins and advancing in the playoffs.
Details on terms, promotional activities and community outreach will unfold in the months ahead as clubs refine their lineups and partnerships ahead of the Cup Series calendar.
