In the summer of 2019, NASCAR.com took a different tack -- with car numbers. McMurray has not decided whether to stop racing, or look for another ride(9-10-2018). There are rumors that he will be replaced by Kurt Busch, if Busch doesn’t return to Stewart-Haas.The team announced in September 2018 that they would cease operations at the end of the year.Team ran a partial schedule in 2018 with a variety of drivers, including Derrike Cope, Garrett Smithley, Kyle Weatherman and Landon Cassill.GMS Racing considered running some Cup races in 2018, but decided to run the full season in XFINITY. Kroger will be the full season sponsor. 2019 races have not been announced. AARIS and Haas Automation will be the sponsors. There are rumors that Busch could leave and go to Chip Ganassi Racing with Monster to replace Jamie McMurray in the #1 Chevy. The length of Almirola and Smtihfields’ contract were not disclosed when he signed with the team for 2018.Team ran at Bristol (Aug), Indianapolis with Yeley and Darlington, Dover (Oct) with SmithleyEddie Pardue took over as crew chief before the October Talladega race.(10-11-2019). NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Elite 1 Division drivers All statistics used in these tables are … Additional races have not been announced.Team has not announced any plans. However, should Furniture Row shut down and Truex move to Gibbs, that would open this seat for Suarez. No word where Allmendinger will end up (9-25-2018).
Sponsor contract lengths are unknown.No changes to this team in 2019. Team has not announced any plans. At Darlington, Busch said he has two contract offers for next season and that Monster would stay with him.Team ran at Daytona (Feb), Atlanta, Las Vegas (Mar), Texas (Mar), Talladega (Apr), Charlotte (May), Sonoma, Daytona (July), Watkins Glen, Charlotte (Sep), Talladega (Oct), Texas (Nov), Homestead (Drew Herring drove).Kurt Busch takes over in 2019 with a 1 year deal. NAPA Auto Parts(26 races), Kelley Blue Book (2 races), and Mtn Dew (4 races) are signed as sponsors through 2020. Hooters has signed an extension that will have them sponsor 3 races each year through 2021(9-21-2018). Discount Tire also signed a multiyear agreement beginning in 2018.Mike Wheeler left to become the crew chief for #95 Leavine Family Racing. Elliott is signed through 2022.Team remains intact with sponsors all returning.Team ran the spring Talladega race with Earnhardt. Who wore it best? (7-11-2019) Valley Technical Academy will sponsor Almirola for two races in 2019(9-26-2018). Former 2018 co-driver Corey LaJoie moves to the #32 Go Fas Racing team to run the full 2019 season (12-21-2018). He has not decided if he will run the Daytona 500 and says he is not actively looking for another ride(11-17-2019). McMurray confirmed he will not return to the team. As it applies to NASCAR, that age-old question might refer to fire suits, driving gloves or helmets. Suarez is expected to take over the ride. Busch and Monster Energy are signed thru 2018. Monster will be the primary sponsor for an unknown number of races.