
2027 NASCAR Silly Season: Driver Moves and Charter Shuffles
A look at the expected driver transfers, team re‑alignments and charter transactions that will shape the next NASCAR season.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Layne Riggs across Nascar.

A look at the expected driver transfers, team re‑alignments and charter transactions that will shape the next NASCAR season.

The weekend features the Navy 250, United Rentals Driven To Serve 250 and the Anduril 250, each with its own schedule, manufacturers and contenders.

The 2027 NASCAR season is poised for major driver movement, with teams evaluating vacancies, developmental prospects and the broader impact on series ecosystems.

Mattermost will back driver Layne Riggs for the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend, a race that marks the first NASCAR event on an active U.S. military installation and celebrates the Navy’s 250th anniversary.

Corey Heim replaces Riley Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota for 2027, marking the first major move of a driver market that could reshape the sport.

In a dramatic final lap at Michigan, Corey Heim edged out Kaden Honeycutt to take the checkered flag, marking his third triumph in the 2026 Truck Series and setting the stage for a full-time move to the Cup Series with 23XI Racing.

Corey Heim drove to the front early and never looked back, clinching his third Truck Series win of the 2026 season at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Stage mastery from Christopher Bell and a chaotic finish involving veteran Cleetus McFarland highlighted the event.

Ty Majeski secured his 13th career Truck Series pole, edging Christopher Bell by a narrow margin, while a host of young drivers prepared for a race that could reshape the season standings.

Corey Heim captured his maiden win at Michigan International Speedway, outdueling teammate Kaden Honeycutt in a close finish while Carson Hocevar’s early lead evaporated due to mechanical woes.

Layne Riggs tops the standings with 497 points, Kaden Honeycutt follows closely, and the Chase cutline sees several drivers jockeying for position, including Stewart Friesen, Grant Enfinger, and a host of contenders.

Corey Heim secured his third win of the season at Michigan, outlasting a tightly contested battle with Kaden Honeycutt and a series of strategic cautions that reshaped the race.

Corey Heim captured the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory at Michigan International Speedway, edging Kaden Honeycutt by a razor‑thin margin of 0.065 seconds. The win marks Heim’s 26th career triumph and comes just as he prepares to embark on a full‑time Cup Series schedule with 23XI Racing next season.
Corey Heim won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, 2026, edging out Kaden Honeycutt by 0.065 seconds. Carson Hocevar finished third and Layne Riggs fourth, while Cleetus McFarland completed the event 25th despite incidents.

Ty Majeski will lead the field at Michigan International Speedway after posting a 39.257‑second lap, while Ben Rhodes starts from the back due to fuel‑pressure issues. Full starting lineup and practice results are outlined below.
Ty Majeski secured pole position with a 39.257‑second lap, while Christopher Bell qualified second and Layne Riggs will start fourth after a hold, setting the stage for a 125‑lap showdown on June 6 at Michigan International Speedway.

Layne Riggs leads the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series after consecutive victories and aims for a third straight win at Michigan International Speedway in the DQS Solutions and Staffing 250, a race that will shape championship positioning before The Chase.

Tyler Reddick’s dominant points lead and Denny Hamlin’s historic Michigan record set the stage for a fierce Cup Series showdown, while the Truck Series adds drama with Layne Riggs’ recent surge.

The Craftsman Truck Series faced a dramatic inspection day at Michigan International Speedway, with penalties, ejections and a tight timeline shaping the stage for an unpredictable race.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wraps up its six‑week run with the DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, spotlighting Layne Riggs, Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Carson Hocevar and other top competitors.

Layne Riggs' victory at Nashville propels him to the top of the standings, but Kaden Honeycutt's recent run is halted as the competition tightens ahead of a historic Michigan event.

With five races left in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season, Layne Riggs leads the standings but a cluster of drivers within 30 points is poised to reshuffle the playoff picture. The upcoming DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 at Michigan will test momentum, tire and fuel strategy, and lane selection, offering key odds for Corey Heim, Christopher Bell, Jake Garcia and others.

The Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway became a moving homage to Kyle Busch, whose sudden death from pneumonia turned the race into a collective expression of grief and celebration.

Qualifying action at Michigan International Speedway highlighted strong showings from JJ Yeley, Connor Zilisch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr, while the ARCA Menards entry list features emerging talent.

From Alex Bowman's uncertain future at Hendrick Motorsports to Connor Zilisch's potential early move, the 2027 driver market is already reshaping the sport.