Stewart-Haas Racing signs Noah Gragson to multi-year deal in NASCAR Cup Series
Aric Almirola has retired from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition. He’s since signed a deal with Joe Gibbs Racing to race in the Xfinity Series. That move left the No. 10 seat open at Stewart-Haas Racing.
There’s been a lot of speculation about Noah Gragson for 2024. A recent image of Gragson standing in the shop of SHR further confirmed the rumors.
Hear from Tony Stewart and Noah Gragson below.
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Now, an official announcement has been made. Noah Gragson will race for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2024. He’ll race the No. 10 car in the NASCAR Cup Series after signing a multi-year deal.
2023 was the rookie season for Gragson in the Cup Series. However, he was suspended by Legacy Motor Club and NASCAR after actions on social media.
Drew Blickensderfer will serve as the crew chief of the No. 10 car.
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Tony Stewart comments
“Noah deserves to be in the NASCAR Cup Series and we’re very happy to have him as the driver of our No. 10 Ford Mustang,” said Tony Stewart.
“Noah has performed at every level where he’s competed and has regularly been in championship contention. That’s the kind of driver we need at Stewart-Haas and that’s why Noah is a part of our team.”
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Noah Gragson comments
“I’m grateful for this opportunity with Stewart-Haas Racing and while most people in the industry are happy that the offseason is here, I want to get started on 2024 and go racing as soon as I can,” Gragson said.
“Stewart-Haas is filled with racers and I saw that and felt it as soon as I walked onto the shop floor. There are high expectations here and a strong desire to compete and win races. I have high expectations for myself and I want to deliver for Tony and Gene and everyone at Stewart-Haas.”
“I race to win and winning at the Cup level is what I’ve been working toward since I started racing Bandoleros as a 13-year-old at the Bullring in Las Vegas,” Gragson said.
The driver concluded, “To be with an established team with a history of winning is what every driver wants. I’ve got exactly that here at Stewart-Haas and I aim to make the most of it.”
The 25-year-old makes his debut in the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Feb. 4 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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