Drivers

Fifth in the 2025 standings after a season with four wins, appears ready to challenge for a title.

The Team Penske superstar was Cup Series champion in 2023, and finished sixth in 2025.

Third in the 2025 Cup Series after a fine year with wins at Pocono, Darlington and Talladega.

Two-time Cup Series champion, a great of the sport, but a man who has struggled to contend in recent years.

After three straight Championship-4 berths, the Hendrick Motorsports star is on the brink of that elusive first title.

Trackhouse star who will be part of a formidable team in 2026 with teen Zilisch and Kiwi van Gisbergen.

The most popular driver in NASCAR bar none, and a Cup Series champion back in 2020.

Joe Gibbs Racing superstar who agonizingly missed out yet again on that elusive Cup Series title in 2025.

Talented but controversial youngster - often disliked by rival drivers but loved by NASCAR fans.

Cup Series champion in 2012 and has 36 wins in the premier series. Not currently a threat to the best.

Two-time Cup Series champion who claimed his second title for Hendrick Motorsports in epic fashion in 2025.

Three-time Cup Series champion who has thrived in NASCAR's much-maligned playoff format.

23XI Racing star who finished ninth in the Cup Series standings in 2025 after a consistent season.

Brilliant New Zealander who was a road course bully in Cup Series action in 2025.

23XI Racing star who ended a long winless spell with a brilliant victory at Indianapolis in the summer of 2025.

Brilliantly talented teenager who will race fulltime for Trackhouse in the Cup Series in 2026.