Front Row Motorsports has confirmed there will be no changes to its driver roster for the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, with the same drivers set to compete as this year. The Front Row Motorsports 2026 driver lineup will include Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson, and Zane Smith, who will each return to their respective cars.
Team Maintains Stable Roster for Next Season
The team announced that Todd Gilliland will remain behind the wheel of the No. 34 car, Noah Gragson will again drive the No. 4, and Zane Smith will continue with the No. 38. In particular, Smith has secured his position by signing a new multi-year extension, reinforcing Front Row Motorsports’ commitment to continuity ahead of the 2026 season.
Zane Smith Extends Stay with the Team
Zane Smith, who returned to Front Row Motorsports following his previous success in the Truck Series—including a championship win in 2022—has completed his first NASCAR Cup Series season with the organization. Regarding his experience with the group, Smith said,
“It’s been great to be back.”
– Zane Smith, FRM driver. Expressing his outlook after the extension, Smith commented,
“Excited for the future with this 38 group!”
– Zane Smith, FRM driver.
Smith currently holds the highest place among Front Row Motorsports drivers in the Cup Series standings, sitting at 27th with only two races left this year. Gilliland is 29th, and Gragson is 34th. In his Cup debut season, Smith has managed to earn one top-five finish, five top tens, and secured a pole position.
Recent Performance and Expectations Moving Forward
Although Front Row Motorsports is without a win in the 2025 NASCAR Cup season, its drivers have shown promising results. Gragson achieved a fourth-place finish, Smith reached third, and Gilliland nearly captured victory with a second-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway last weekend. This consistency suggests ongoing development and potential for stronger results ahead.
The decision to keep the same drivers, including Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson, and Zane Smith, reflects the team’s emphasis on stability and growth. With the new contract extension for Smith, Front Row Motorsports is positioning itself for another year of building on its current foundation in the Cup Series. As the team aims to convert recent near-misses into victories, NASCAR fans will be watching closely to see if their experience and teamwork lead to breakthrough results in 2026.
