Noah Gragson could be on the move from Front Row Motorsports after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Gragson and the No. 4 team for Front Row Motorsports have significantly struggled in 2026, leaving them sitting 30th in the point standings. Meanwhile, the NASCAR organization has been linked to other young drivers.
So, what if Gragson loses his ride at Front Row Motorsports? Below, we dive into five landing spots for Gragson that make sense for the 2027 NASCAR season!
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TRICON Garage, NASCAR Truck Series
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – JUNE 06: Corey Heim, driver of the #1 Celsius Toyota, crosses the finish line ahead of Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 presented by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 06, 2026 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
TRICON Garage would be a step down from the Cup Series, but it could allow Gragson to reset his NASCAR career. In the event that Gragson cannot find a ride in the Cup Series, a TRICON Garage truck would present him with an amazing opportunity. The 28-year-old driver would become an instant championship favorite in the NASCAR Truck Series.
Richard Childress Racing, NASCAR O’Reilly Series
Jul 11, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Bennett Transportation driver Austin Hill (21) races at the Focused Health 250 at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Richard Childress Racing would also make sense in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series. With Jesse Love heading to Wood Brothers Racing and Austin Hill possibly moving to the Cup Series, Gragson would slot into one of the NASCAR team’s two open entries. This would give Gragson a long runway to the Cup Series as well.
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Kaulig Racing, NASCAR Cup Series
Jul 12, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Grizzly Nicotine Pouches driver Ty Dillon (10) races during the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Kaulig Racing’s Cup Series program would also make sense for Gragson. The 28-year-old driver has driven for the organization in the Cup Series before and could become the “face” of Dodge in NASCAR. It is unclear if Kaulig Racing would be interested in a reunion, but it would allow Gragson to stay in the Cup Series.
Richard Childress Racing, NASCAR Cup Series
Jul 12, 2026; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Bank OZK driver Austin Hill (33) races during the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Richard Childress Racing’s No. 33 car might be Gragson’s best opportunity in the Cup Series. If Hill isn’t the choice for the entry, Gragson could replace Kyle Busch, who died at 41 years old in May. Gragson and Busch were close on and off the track, and it would be fitting for him to replace his former Kyle Busch Motorsports owner long-term.
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JR Motorsports, NASCAR O’Reilly Series
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 23: Ross Chastain, driver of the #9 Carolina Carports Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
JR Motorsports could be Gragson’s best opportunity in NASCAR overall. If the Front Row Motorsports driver is looking to win, JR Motorsports could give him a long-term pathway to success in the O’Reilly Series. Gragson would be sacrificing the Cup Series, but he could become the new “Justin Allgaier” in the O’Reilly Series long-term.
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