48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series. Outlook: Ives will shift with driver Alex Bowman from the No. 88 to the No. 48 for the 2021 season.
Who drove the 88 UPS in Nascar?
Jarrett recorded 28 of his 32 wins and the 1999 championship behind the wheel of the #88 Ford, which he drove through the 2006 season before finishing his career at Michael Waltrip Racing. From 1973 to 1982, the #88 car belonged to the DiGard Motorsports stable.
Why did Dale Jr switch to 88?
The number 88 was his number during his time with Hendrick Motorsports from 2008 from 2017. The number change came after DEI owner Teresa Earnhardt vetoed Dale Jr. from taking the number with him when he left the family business.
Who will drive for Hendrick in 2021?
In 2021, Hendrick Motorsports will field four full-time Cup Series teams with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, including the No. 5 for Kyle Larson, the No. 9 for Chase Elliott, the No. 24 for William Byron, and the No.
Did NASCAR retire the number 88?
With the addition of Kyle Larson to Hendrick Motorsports’ driver lineup for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, there is no more #88 Chevrolet.
Who replaced Jimmie Johnson?
Larson, who was never guaranteed another chance, ended up returning to the Cup Series in 2021, and he did so with Hendrick Motorsports. While he drives the #5 Chevrolet and not the #48 Chevrolet, he was the official replacement for seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, who retired after the 2020 season.
Is Dodge coming back to NASCAR?
For those of you wanting Dodge to return to NASCAR’s elite series, the Tony Stewart rumors are still in full swing. The latest rumors have Dodge possibly returning in 2024, as Stewart-Haas Racing is currently under contract with Ford Performance until the end of the 2023 season.
What car is Kyle Larson racing in 2021?
Kyle Larson drives the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series season and won the 2021 championship with a victory at Phoenix Raceway in the title race.
Who drives the 88 car in NASCAR in 2022?
88 Hellmann’s Fridge Hunters Chevrolet paint scheme that Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports will run in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on April 8 at Martinsville Speedway.
What car does Dale Earnhardt Jr own?
Dale Jr. owns a super clean ’67 Chevy Camaro that he says probably takes the top spot as the favorite in his collection. He came across the beautiful classic car at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Did Dale Earnhardt Jr retire?
Two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired from NASCAR Cup Series season competition after 18 years in the series following the 2017 campaign.
Who drives for JR Motorsports?
Now in its 20th year, JR Motorsports is the professional race team co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Fame member and 15-time Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kelley Earnhardt Miller and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick.
What year did Dale Jr start driving the 88 car?
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, Junior drove the No. 88 through the 2017 season after years of being in the No. 8.
