Three Front Row Motorsports drivers completed the grueling NASCAR Cup Series season, with each expressing optimism for a stronger return in 2026. The Front Row Motorsports race report highlights Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson, and Zane Smith, who battled through ups and downs at tracks like Phoenix as part of their campaign.
Todd Gilliland Builds Foundation with New Team
Todd Gilliland ended his season with finishes of 21st in Stage One, 22nd in Stage Two, and 22nd in the race result. While his final points placement did not meet team expectations, Gilliland shared that he experienced significant personal growth, especially after forming bonds with a new team this year.
“I’ve grown a lot as a driver this season,”
said Gilliland.
“I started the year with an almost completely new team, and the bond we built week in and week out pushed all of us to be better. The points finish wasn’t what we hoped for, but I know we’ll come out swinging in 2026.”
— Todd Gilliland, Driver
Noah Gragson Shows Resilience Through Setbacks
Noah Gragson’s season saw him securing 15th at Stage One, 13th during Stage Two, but ultimately finishing 27th in the final race. Despite falling short of their early ambitions on points, Gragson acknowledged the determination within his crew to keep pressing forward, maintaining confidence in their pace throughout the year.
“It wasn’t the season we were hoping for, but I’m proud of how this team kept fighting every week,”
said Gragson.
“We brought fast cars to the track, even if the results didn’t show it. I’m looking forward to the off-season to reset and come back stronger for 2026.”
— Noah Gragson, Driver
Zane Smith Eyes Progress Despite Challenges
Zane Smith finished the race weekend with placements of 17th in Stage One, 16th in Stage Two, and 29th in the final order. He reflected on both the promise and misfortune that marked his season, emphasizing that their potential was more significant than the results suggested.
“I don’t think our final points standing shows the potential this team has and the speed we were showing up to the track with most weeks,”
said Smith.
“A lot of high points this season but a lot of bad luck and tough breaks that would take away from those. I’m excited to have everything already in place for 2026 so we can build on this season and take a big step forward.”
— Zane Smith, Driver
Looking Ahead: Front Row Motorsports Sets Sights on 2026
While Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson, and Zane Smith faced tight competition and moments of adversity in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, their outlook for 2026 is marked by renewed purpose. The team aims to convert the lessons of this year into substantial improvements, hoping that next season brings stronger runs and higher points standings across the board.
