Front Row Motorsports enters this weekend focused on a pivotal showdown under the lights, as the team and driver Noah Gragson aim to clinch a playoff spot at the Daytona International Speedway’s final regular season event. Featuring the Front Row Motorsports Daytona race preview, Gragson will drive the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse as he tries to secure his place in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs on Saturday night.
Strong Track Record at Daytona Superspeedways
Noah Gragson has established his credentials at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway with six NASCAR Cup Series starts, claiming two top-10 finishes. Notably, he finished fifth with Beard Motorsports in 2022 and ninth driving for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2024. Additionally, Gragson owns a NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at the track, complemented by two top-five and three top-10 finishes across eight career Xfinity starts. This history reinforces his reputation among both car enthusiasts and professionals as a solid superspeedway racer, which adds to the excitement and stakes for Front Row Motorsports as they target a late playoff entry.
Zep Partnership Colors Gragson’s Cup Effort
This weekend, Gragson’s car sports the recognizable blue and gold branding of Zep, an industry leader in cleaning and sanitation solutions. Zep’s presence extends beyond just sponsorship: Gragson regularly relies on their products for personal and professional use, ranging from foaming wall cleaners to tire dressings. Zep’s collaboration with Front Row Motorsports not only highlights their reach among industrial, institutional, retail, and food and beverage sectors but also brings added attention to this crucial race night for both the company and the team.
Racing for a Cause: Supporting Cancer Heroes
Noah Gragson joins the 6th Annual Honor A Cancer Hero program, a charitable initiative stemming from the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation and The NASCAR Foundation. The campaign, launched in 2020, raises funds for women, children, and families affected by cancer through auctions allowing fans to honor personal cancer heroes by placing their names on the signature panel of their favorite driver’s car. Gragson’s participation this year includes carrying the names of Jodi Bentley on the driver side and Bryce Kneeland on the passenger side, further intertwining his Daytona quest with a mission beyond racing—since its inception, this program has generated more than $500,000 for cancer-related causes.
Gragson’s Outlook on the High-Stakes Daytona Race
The anticipation for this marquee event is met with both strategic optimism and a desire for redemption. Reflecting on the challenge ahead, Gragson expressed his approach and mindset:
“I’m excited to be back at a superspeedway, especially racing under the lights at Daytona. The goal is to be aggressive and get to the front but also be smart and patient. If you’re stuck in the middle of the pack, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. In the 500, with 15 to go I was running 6th, three-wide in the middle lane, and ended up caught in a wreck that dropped us to 23rd. This weekend is a chance for redemption, and with Daytona, it really feels like anyone’s race to grab that final playoff spot. Looking forward to a good weekend with the team.”
—Noah Gragson, Driver
What’s at Stake and What Comes Next
For Front Row Motorsports, the Daytona International Speedway presents one last opportunity to secure a 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff berth in dramatic fashion, with Noah Gragson steering their final charge. The combination of his proven track record, Zep’s support, and the emotional resonance of the Honor A Cancer Hero campaign places this under-the-lights event at the heart of racing and community spirit. As the green flag waves, both fans and the motorsports world will be watching closely to see if Gragson and his team can rise above the chaos for a coveted playoff spot.
