While the Cup Series and the Xfinity Series have seen a couple of puzzle pieces put into place regarding the 2025 season, the Craftsman Truck Series has been next to radio silent.
There have been rumors floating around for months, most notably regarding Corey Heim’s future plans, but so far nothing has been announced. Not even contract extensions have been made known for 2025.
That changed on Friday, Aug. 23, when Daniel Dye was announced as Kaulig Racing’s newest full-time driver for 2025, taking one of the team’s vacant Xfinity seats for next season in a multi-year deal.
One ought to imagine that this is the catalyst for the Truck Series’ 2025 silly season to begin. But even still, there really isn’t a whole lot we know about who could be going where.
Time is running out for teams to finalize their 2025 lineups. So let’s take a look at what we know heading into the final six races of the 2024 season.
At Least One McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Ride is Now Available
Dye’s Xfinity promotion leaves his No. 43 (or whatever number MHR decides to use for next season) available for a driver to take. Who that might be is up for debate.
Of course, you could look at a Cup Series free agent who has already had affiliation with Chevrolet, such as Corey LaJoie. Maybe Zane Smith, who has already driven for the team in five races this season in its rotational No. 91. Perhaps the team gives Jack Wood a full-time opportunity instead of his mostly-full-time (but still part-time) gig he has this year.
Then there are some ARCA Menards Series drivers who could be in the running as well. Andres Perez might be the most Truck-ready Chevy driver the manufacturer has available to it. Lavar Scott could also be a long shot, but he might be better served having another year of ARCA under his belt. Connor Mosack has also made several starts in ARCA, Trucks and Xfinity for Chevy teams this season, and he could be in the running too.
Maybe MHR even poaches a fellow Chevy driver like Chase Purdy (who brings sponsorship) from Spire Motorsports to drive the truck. Either way, MHR might have some decisions to make, as Dye’s ride may not be the only one it has to fill next season.
Christian Eckes likely will also find himself with a promotion next season, as it would be silly of Chevy to not find a seat for him at the next level. One of the two championship favorites this…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at …