The 2025 NASCAR season is shaping up to be a thrilling ride with several top-tier teams making strategic moves. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports has added even more excitement by signing two NASCAR Cup Series drivers for select Xfinity Series races this season. This decision not only strengthens the team’s lineup but also offers valuable seat time to the drivers as they prepare for the challenges of 2025.

Trackhouse Racing Team’s Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen will drive for Dale Jr.’s JRM in upcoming seasons. This move highlights the growing trend of experienced drivers using the Xfinity Series to sharpen their skills and gain more track experience.

Gisbergen is set to get his second year at Xfinity

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports secured both Trackhouse drivers on a contractual basis. They will drive for JRM in some select races. Seasoned driver Ross Chastain will drive five Xfinity Series races, starting with the COTA on March 1. He’ll also compete at Darlington, Nashville, Dover, and Iowa later in the season.

Known for his aggressive driving style and adaptability, Chastain expressed his excitement. “Getting an opportunity to do it with JR Motorsports is too good to pass up. I know every time I climb in their Chevrolets, we will have a chance to win,” Chastain said in a statement. It’s worth noting that Chastain has two victories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in more than two hundred race starts. He also has 53 Top-10 and 24 Top-5 finishes.

Meanwhile, Shane van Gisbergen, set to debut full-time in the Cup Series this year, takes on his second stint in Xfinity. In 2024 he made his Xfinity debut with Kaulig Racing with Trackhouse’ support. In his debut season, he won three races in 33 starts with ten top-10 finishes. Notably, in 2025, Gisbergen will compete in four races for JRM. He will bring his racing expertise to tracks like Mexico City, the Chicago Street Race, Sonoma, and Watkins Glen.

Speaking about the opportunity three-time Supercars Champion expressed his excitement at starting alongside Justin Allgaier. He said, “I’m trying to get as much experience as I can. JR Motorsports is one of the top teams and won the championship with Justin Allgaier. I can’t wait to get started,” said van Gisbergen in a statement from the team.

Both drivers bring complementary strengths to the No. 9 car. Chastain’s experience in navigating high-pressure situations and van Gisbergen’s road course expertise create a dynamic pairing that promises exciting performances for JRM fans. Their involvement in the Xfinity Series also aligns with Trackhouse Racing’s broader strategy to prepare its drivers for the Cup Series by offering them diverse racing experiences.

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Beyond the exciting driver lineup, JR Motorsports has another significant reason to celebrate. First Bank of Alabama will return as a sponsor for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series. Their partnership with JRM highlights the mutual trust and shared vision between the two entities.

The bank’s sponsorship will prominently feature on the cars of the rookie duo of Connor Zilisch and Carson Kvapil. Their vehicles will sport a striking blue, white, and gray color scheme, adding a fresh and dynamic look to the JRM fleet. Zilisch, driving the No. 88 car, has already set impressive records, including an Xfinity Series win at Watkins Glen.

Meanwhile, Kvapil follows in the footsteps of his father, Travis Kvapil, a former Truck Series champion. Alongside these rookie drivers, Dale Jr. and Kelley Miller have assembled a team with experienced talent. The lineup includes reigning champion Justin Allgaier and promising driver Sammy Smith. With this formidable combination and the addition of Trackhouse prodigies, JRM aims to replicate last season’s success. They are determined to dominate NASCAR’s second-best series.