{"id":38184,"date":"2025-07-04T13:41:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T13:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/38184\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T13:41:11","slug":"top-5-rumors-heating-up-the-nascar-garage-ahead-of-the-2026-silly-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/38184\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 rumors heating up the NASCAR garage ahead of the 2026 silly season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is halfway through and some driver moves are confirmed, like Daniel Su\u00e1rez leaving Trackhouse Racing. But there\u2019s excitement around the remaining rumors for the 2026 garage. With contracts expiring and young talent knocking, here are five of the hottest unconfirmed NASCAR silly season rumors to watch as teams shuffle their lineups:<\/p>\n

Will Corey Heim Make a Full-Time Jump to Cup with 23XI\u00a0Racing?<\/p>\n

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Cory Heim<\/a> is dominating the NASCAR Truck Series with multiple wins and a big points lead. He\u2019s already run part-time Cup races for 23XI Racing and rumors suggest the team might add a fourth full-time car, possibly giving Heim a full-time Cup seat in 2026.<\/p>\n

Is Connor Zilisch Replacing Daniel Su\u00e1rez at Trackhouse?<\/p>\n

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Daniel Su\u00e1rez\u2019s departure from Trackhouse is official, but the big question is who fills the \u211699 Chevrolet. Conor Zilisch<\/a>, as their development driver, is the favorite to get the seat, but nothing is signed yet so this is still a rumor.<\/p>\n

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Will Ty Dillon Return to Kaulig Racing for\u00a02026?<\/p>\n

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Ty Dillon\u2019s 2025 season with Kaulig Racing has been quiet so far, and that has sparked rumors about whether the team will renew his contract. NASCAR insider chatter says negotiations are ongoing, but no deal is official yet so we\u2019ll have to wait and see if Dillon gets to keep his ride.<\/p>\n

Will A.J. Allmendinger Stay in Cup or Go Back to\u00a0Xfinity?<\/p>\n

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A.J. Allmendinger<\/a>\u2019s full-time return to Cup in 2025 has been solid but some insiders say he might go back to Xfinity in 2026 or stay put with Kaulig Racing\u2019s stable lineup. It all depends on Kaulig\u2019s long-term plans and sponsorship.<\/p>\n

Will Trackhouse Shake Up Their Lineup Beyond Su\u00e1rez and\u00a0Zilisch?<\/p>\n

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Ross Chastain<\/a> is locked in long-term, but Shane van Gisbergen\u2019s contract is up after 2025. So, Trackhouse Racing\u2019s next moves are a hot topic. Rumors are swirling about possible seat swaps including whether van Gisbergen returns full-time or the team goes with other fresh talent.<\/p>\n

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