NASCAR: Full driver lineup prediction for the 2023 season
The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series driver lineup is almost set, but there are still some open seats. Kaulig Racing confirmed two more seats last week. Justin Haley and A.J. Allmendinger are confirmed as drivers for the 20th season.
Joe Gibbs Racing's driver lineup for the 2023 season is: #11 Toyota – Denny Hamlin, #19 Toyota - Martin Truex Jr., #20 Toyota- Christopher Bell.
A.J. Allmendinger, 16 Chevrolet, and Justin Haley, 31 Chevrolet will drive for Kaulig Racing in the 2023 season.
Noah Gragson, Erik Jones and Petty GMS Motorsports are predicted to be the drivers for the 2023 season.
RFK Racing's driver lineup prediction for the 2023 season is Brad Keselowski, Brad Buescher and Chris Buecher.
Richard Childress Racing's driver lineup for the 2023 season is: #3 Chevrolet – Austin Dillon, #8 Chevrolet - Kyle Busch.
Kevin Harvick, Kevin Harriett and Aric almirola will drive for Stewart-Haas Racing in the 2023 season.
Trackhouse Racing Team's driver lineup for the 2023 season is: #1 Chevrolet – Ross Chastain, #99 Chevrolet - Daniel Suarez.
23XI Racing predicts Bubba Wallace, Kurt Busch as their driver lineup for the 2023 season.
The teams with drivers not yet confirmed for next year take a look at who they think will end up in each seat.
Zane Smith re-signed with Front Row Motorsports. Michael McDowell had a career year in 2022. Todd Gilliland's new deal should shut down replacement rumors. FrontRow Motorsport have made at least one driver change every year since they entered the Cup Series in 2004.
Kyle Busch is off to Richard Childress Racing. Ty Gibbs, grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs will take over the #18 Toyota.
B.J. McLeod has been the primary driver of the #78 Ford since Live Fast Motorsports entered the Cup Series last year.
Rick Ware Racing's #15 Ford team is in line for a second consecutive finish outside the top 33 in the owner standings. The charter used to run this entry could be sold or loaned out for 2023. Cody Ware is the team's only current full-time driver.
Corey LaJoie is in his second season behind the wheel of the #7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. Lajoie has done well this year and has contended for multiple victories for the first time in the career. If the team's charter doesn't end up elsewhere, it will probably hire a second full-time driver for its #77 Chevrolet in 2023.
Chase Briscoe is the only driver to make it to this year's round of 8. He will drive the #14 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2023. Cole Custer is also in line to return to the team.
Tyler Reddick will join 23XI Racing for the 2023 season. He will drive the #45 Toyota. Tyler Reddik had signed a contract with Richard Childress Racing until 2024.
The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season starts on February 19th with the 65th annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
