NASCAR returns the weekend of Feb. 1 with The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium before drivers prepare for the iconic Daytona 500 and the 2025 season.

NASCAR has revealed the drivers who have been approved as of January 27 to run for rookie of the year honors in the Cup, Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series in 2025.

When each new year in NASCAR commences, there is always something new apparent when the haulers are unloaded and the crews go to work for the first time. In some cases, it's a new paint scheme or a new sponsor accompanying familiar names and numbers.

Ross Chastain brings significant experience to the team, with an established history with Niece Motorsports since 2018. Although he races full-time in the Cup Series, he remains a part of the Niece family, driving the No. 41 for five selected races in 2025.