Sheldon Creed, the Truck series sensation, put his foot on the gas pedal to get to the front of the Xfinity Series pack in 2022. After two exceptional seasons for GMS Racing in trucks, it seemed like he was destined for greatness. However, after climbing to Xfinity, Creed has been like a race car stuck in the pit stop, with zero wins to his name in two full seasons. What came next sent shockwaves through the racing world. He announced his departure from the Richard Childress Racing crew. Now there’s a big question mark lingering over Creed: where is he headed next?
Whispers of his future endeavors have spread like wildfire. A slip-up by a NASCAR insider has ignited the rumor mill, and barely concealed speculations about Creed’s future career options are sweeping through the eager ears of racing enthusiasts.
Sheldon Creed’s NASCAR shuffle—Trading in the RCR ride for new horizons
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After a two-year stint at Richard Childress‘s stable, the NASCAR community was abuzz with speculation and excitement as Sheldon Creed took to Twitter to share the news. Later, he was reported by NASCAR as expressing, “I don’t know, I think a lot of things play a role. I’ve been happy. We’ve had OK runs, but I felt like it was time for a change for me just to switch things up a bit.”
Creed’s decision to leave RCR was a difficult one, as he revealed, “Honestly, I thought I was going back to RCR if you had asked me four weeks ago. Just an opportunity came up to make a change. I don’t know. We bonded on it for a while. [Richard Childress] and everyone at RCR are great people. They gave me my first shot out of trucks. So it’s not an easy decision.”
He added, “If we do make this jump, is it worth it? All those little things go through your head.” The late switch-up raised questions among fans about what this new opportunity might be. The California native hinted that he had been “signed to something for a few weeks now” and believes it could be his best opportunity yet.
.@sheldoncreed says he’s been “signed to something for a few weeks now” and says it may be his best opportunity yet.
Where do you think he’s going for 2024? pic.twitter.com/O1LvbF4IFL
— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) October 27, 2023
However, the secret was not as tightly guarded as Creed believed. Following his announcement, Lee Spencer, a respected senior writer for Catchfence and a voice on SiriusXM NASCAR, set social media abuzz. Replying to Creed’s post, Spencer hinted, “You can run but you can’t hide in @JoeGibbsRacing equipment,” fueling speculation that Creed might join Joe Gibbs Racing. Now the racing community is left wondering if this was an accidental disclosure.
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As fans weighed in on Creed’s potential move, it became clear that many believe Joe Gibbs Racing is the destination for Sheldon Creed. Some fans showed great confidence in Creed’s abilities, with one enthusiast stating, “JGR. He’ll likely win 4-5 races next year. Top-tier equipment.”
You can run but you can’t hide in @JoeGibbsRacing equipment… https://t.co/JiUoKMmjCW
— Lee Spencer (@CandiceSpencer) October 11, 2023
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Another fan expressed their anticipation of a more extended partnership, stating, “Probably JGR for a couple years.” Some fans seemed convinced that the move was far from a well-kept secret. One comment read, “Its been known its JGR lmao,” while another asserted, “JGR. worst kept secret.” Emphasizing the prowess of JGR, one fan noted, “It’s Gibbs that’s the best available cars on the grid.”
With a sense of certainty, another fan remarked, “JGR, it’s already been leaked,” as another added, “Joe Gibbs. 20 car.”
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As we approach the final laps of the 2023 season, Creed is poised to make the most of his last opportunity in the #2 with RCR. Engaged in a high-stakes battle during the playoff round of 8, Creed heads to Martinsville with everything on the line, facing a must-win.
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