William Byron concluded his 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season with a strong third‑place finish at Pocono Raceway, marking the final competitive outing of the year for the veteran driver.
Caruth Returns to the 88
Rajah Caruth is set to return to the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports this weekend at the San Diego circuit, a move that aligns with his campaign to secure a playoff spot and builds on his consistent performance throughout the schedule.
Andrew Patterson will take over the No. 32 car for his fifth start of the season, stepping into the seat vacated by Caruth as the team looks to improve its 17th‑place standing in the owner standings.
Playoff Outlook
With Caruth positioned well for the postseason and the No. 32 team still fighting to climb the rankings, the final stretch of the schedule promises intense competition across the series, while Chase Elliott is slated to pilot the No. 88 entry at the upcoming July events at Chicagoland Speedway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, further bolstering the team’s prospects as it sits second in the owner standings.