2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
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The 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will be the 71st season of NASCAR professional stock car racing in the United States, and the 48th modern-era Cup series season. The season begins at Daytona International Speedway with the Advance Auto Parts Clash, the Can-Am Duel qualifying races and the 61st running of the Daytona 500. The regular season will end with the Brickyard 400 in September. The playoffs will end with the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2019.
The 2019 season is the fifth of the current 10-year television contract with Fox Sports and NBC Sports and the fourth of a five-year race sanctioning agreement with all tracks.[1][2] It is the first season in which Ford fields the Mustang, replacing the Fusion.[3]
Teams and drivers
Chartered teams
Limited schedule
| Manufacturer | Team | No. | Race driver | Crew chief | Round(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Beard Motorsports | 62 | Brendan Gaughan | Darren Shaw | 4 |
| StarCom Racing | 99 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Toyota | Gaunt Brothers Racing | 96 | TBA | Mark Hillman | TBA |
Changes
Teams
- On March 14, 2018, Lowe's announced the end of their 17-year sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports' No. 48 team driven by Jimmie Johnson after the 2018 season.[5]
- On August 5, 2018, Leavine Family Racing announced that their technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing will end after the 2018 season.[6] On October 9, LFR announced they will enter a technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2019.[7]
- On August 23, 2018, Front Row Motorsports purchased majority of the assets of the bankrupt BK Racing for US$2.08 million. With this purchase, FRM will field a third team in the 2019 season.[8]
- On September 3, 2018, Obaika Racing announced that they will run a few races in the Cup series in 2018, before moving to full-time in 2019. [9]
- On September 4, 2018, Furniture Row Racing announced that they will close their doors following the 2018 season.[10]
Drivers
- On August 10, 2018, it was reported that Kurt Busch was in talks with several teams, as his contract with Stewart-Haas Racing expires at the end of the 2018 season.[11]
- On August 16, 2018, it was announced that Kasey Kahne will be retiring from full-time racing following the 2018 season.[12]
- On September 4, 2018, it was announced that the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team will fold, leaving Martin Truex Jr. a free agent for 2019.[10]
- On September 7, 2018, it was announced that Matt DiBenedetto will not return to Go Fas Racing in 2019.[13]
- On September 10, 2018, it was announced that Jamie McMurray will not return to Chip Ganassi Racing in 2019.[14] CGR had offered McMurray a contract to drive at the 2019 Daytona 500 before moving to a leadership position with the team.[15]
- On September 12, 2018, it was announced that Trevor Bayne will not return to Roush Fenway Racing in 2019.[16]
- On September 15, 2018, it was announced that Ryan Newman will not return to Richard Childress Racing in 2019.[17] Later on September 21, 2018, it was confirmed that Newman will move to Roush Fenway Racing in the No. 6 full-time, replacing Bayne and Kenseth.[18]
- On September 21, 2018, it was reported that Daniel Suárez removed all references to Joe Gibbs Racing from his Twitter profile, hinting that he will be out of the team by the end of the 2018 season.[19]
- On September 25, 2018, it was announced that A. J. Allmendinger will not return to JTG Daugherty Racing in 2019.[20] Three days later, it was announced that Ryan Preece will take over the No. 47 car and compete for 2019 Rookie of the Year honors.[21]
- On September 28, 2018, it was announced that Daniel Hemric will replace Ryan Newman in the No. 31 for Richard Childress Racing and compete for 2019 Rookie of the Year honors.[22]
- On October 6, 2018, it was announced that Ross Chastain will be returning to the No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet on a 'handshake deal'. Jay Robinson states he will not hold back Chastain if a better opportunity presents itself.[23]
- On October 10, 2018, Leavine Family Racing announced that Matt DiBenedetto has signed a two-year contract to drive the No. 95 Toyota.[7]
Crew chiefs
- On September 4, 2018, it was announced that the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team will fold, leaving Cole Pearn a free agent for 2019.[10]
- On October 10, 2018, Hendrick Motorsports announced that starting in 2019, Chad Knaus will move to the No. 24 team to become William Byron's crew chief while Kevin Meendering from JR Motorsports will become Jimmie Johnson's crew chief. Darian Grubb is to remain at Hendrick Motorsports but as a technical director for the organization.[24]
Manufacturers
Rule changes
2019 package
- On October 2, 2018, NASCAR announced the new rules package for the 2019 season. The new package will have a smaller tapered spacer which will reduce the engine's horsepower from 750 bhp (560 kW) to 550 bhp (410 kW) for tracks that are larger than one mile to foster tighter racing. This will also include a taller spoiler at 8 in (203.2 mm) by 61 in (1,549.4 mm), a wider radiator pan with 37 in (939.8 mm) at the front and 31 in (787.4 mm) at the rear, and a larger splitter with an overhang of 2 in (50.8 mm).[25]
- Along with the aerodynamic changes, all current restrictor plate races except for the 2019 Daytona 500 will no longer be using the traditional restrictor plate rules and instead will be using the new 2019 package with the effect of the aerodynamic changes and engine restrictions, which makes it the first time a race at Daytona or Talladega to race without the traditional restrictor plates since 1987.[25][26]
- At the same time, NASCAR will be reducing the number of organizational tests for the year from four to three, and Goodyear tests will also be reduced from four teams to three.
- On October 8, 2018, NASCAR announced that the driver-adjustable trackbar will not be allowed in the 2019 season.[27]
Schedule
The 2019 schedule was released on April 3, 2018. There are no calendar changes in the schedule from the 2018 season; however, Sonoma Raceway will return to the original 2.52 mile course configuration for the first time since 1997.[28]
Crown Jewel races in bold
See also
References
- ↑ "NASCAR, FOX extend, expand rights agreement". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 1, 2013. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ↑ Cain, Holly (July 23, 2013). "NASCAR, NBC Sports Group reach landmark deal". NASCAR.com. Daytona Beach, Florida: NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- 1 2 "Ford unveils 2019 Mustang for NASCAR Cup Series". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 9, 2018. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ↑ "2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Team / Driver Chart". Jayski's Silly Season Site. ESPN. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
- ↑ "No. 48 team to have new primary sponsor in 2019". Hendrick Motorsports. March 14, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Leavine Family Racing leaving RCR technical alliance after this season". NBC Sports. August 5, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Leavine Family Racing adds DiBenedetto, moves to Toyota for 2019 season NASCAR.com". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ↑ Pockrass, Bob (August 23, 2018). "Front Row Motorsports wins bid for most of BK Racing's assets". ESPN. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ↑ "Obaika Racing Planning Return To NASCAR". Speed Sport. September 3, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- 1 2 3 Pockrass, Bob (September 6, 2018). "Furniture Row Racing fails to land sponsor for '19, to shut down". ESPN. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ↑ Ryan, Nate (August 10, 2018). "Kurt Busch talking to other teams but 'nothing that's been signed' for 2019". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Kasey Kahne reveals 2018 will be last full-time season". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
- ↑ Utter, Jim (September 7, 2018). "Matt DiBenedetto to leave GoFas Racing after the 2018 season". Motorsport.com. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ↑ "Report: Jamie McMurray out of No. 1 next year". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ↑ Long, Dustin (September 10, 2018). "Report: Chip Ganassi Racing's No. 1 Cup car open for next year". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Report: Jack Roush: Trevor Bayne will not return to No. 6 in 2019". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ↑ "Ryan Newman announces he won't return to Richard Childress Racing". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. September 15, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Report: Ryan Newman to Join Roush Fenway Racing in 2019". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ↑ Long, Dustin (September 21, 2018). "Daniel Suarez trying to find his place in Silly Season". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ "AJ Allmendinger will not return to JTG Daugherty in 2019". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Ryan Preece earns full-time Monster Energy Series ride with JTG Daugherty Racing". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Childress promotes Daniel Hemric to Monster Energy Series, No. 31 ride". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Ross Chastain to return to the No. 15 on a handshake deal". Jayski's Silly Season Site. ESPN. October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ↑ Albert, Zack (October 10, 2018). "Chad Knaus to serve as crew chief for Byron, No. 24 team in 2019". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- 1 2 "NASCAR announces 2019 baseline rules packages". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Monster Energy Series to forgo restrictor plates at Daytona, 'Dega". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Driver-adjustable trackbar no longer in play for 2019". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ↑ "NASCAR releases 2019 Cup schedule". Jayski's Silly Season Site. ESPN. April 3, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
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