It’s the toughest side of motorsports when someone loses their ride strictly over money. That’s what happened to Brett Moffitt, who was schedule to race the full NASCAR Xfinity Series season in the No. 02 Our Motorsports Chevrolet. However, Moffitt has been replaced due to lack of funding.
He is an interesting figure in motorsports. He has a ton of talent, won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship in the 2018 season driving for Hattori Racing Enterprises and has 12 wins in the Truck Series, which is more than a lot of drivers currently in the Cup Series.
Yet, Moffitt has done some things that has made him fall out of favor with a few in the garage. That has led us to wonder: Does Brett Moffitt deserve another opportunity in NASCAR? Mark Kristl and Stephen Stumpf debate.
Brett Moffitt Still Has Value
With three months left in this NASCAR season, Brett Moffitt ought to spend it wisely. He is currently unemployed. Rather than merely seek seat time in various NASCAR events, Moffitt would be better suited finding decent opportunities to audition for next year. Yes, Moffitt should be considered for a full-time NASCAR ride, especially in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
When Moffitt switched his points eligibility from Niece Motorsports in the Truck Series to Our Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series last year, it seemed to be a wise move. Moffitt and Niece struggled, only scoring one top 10 together while rookie Carson Hocevar burst onto the Trucks scene. Driving for upstart Our in Xfinity, Moffitt finished runner-up in the season opener and accrued four top-10 finishes. For all involved, it was the best decision.
Yet Moffitt’s initial success piloting the No. 02 waned, as he never finished inside the top five for the rest of the season and only managed six more top 10s in the other 23 races. This year, his return appeared beneficial for the organization, yet only four top 10s and a lack of sponsorship cost Moffitt his ride. What a fall from triumphantly hoisting the Truck Series championship trophy in 2018.
Moffitt still has value in the garage. He is a few days shy of turning 30 years old, so he still should have years left in his NASCAR career. Moreover, Moffitt has competed in all three NASCAR series with 219 combined starts. He knows the racetracks, he knows the competitors and he knows how to contend for victories.
No, Moffitt is not in consideration for a NASCAR Cup Series ride. His performance in Xfinity probably will…
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