2027 NASCAR Silly Season News Updates, Rumors & Predictions | Cup, O'Reilly & Truck Series

Take a pause from the on-track action to get caught up on the latest 2027 NASCAR Silly Season news updates, rumors & predictions!

Who will take the Hendrick Motorsports #48 car now that Alex Bowman is retiring after 2027? Will Brad Keselowski leave full-time racing sooner rather than later? Plus, where does Riley Herbst land after Corey Heim overtakes his 23XI Racing ride?

NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks & Chris Collichio talk the latest conversations that are circling the Cup, O'Reilly & Truck Series garages on "The Backroad (S6 E36)."

⏰ Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:20 In The Rearview: Indianapolis Reaction

00:16:34 Fast Lap News: 2026-2027 Silly Season Breakdown

00:16:57 Jimmie Johnson to Drive #48 in 2027 Daytona 500

00:19:21 Alex Bowman Retiring After 2027 Season; Could Connor Zilisch Take Over the #48?; Other Hendrick Motorsports Discussions

00:32:48 Other Cup Driver Contract Statuses for 2027

00:38:38 Silly Season Moves Already Announced

00:40:50 Austin Cindric & Penske

00:43:07 Brent Crews, Denny Hamlin & Joe Gibbs Racing

00:44:20 Daniel Suarez, Michael McDowell & Spire Motorsports

00:46:33 AJ Allmendinger, Ty Dillon & Kaulig Racing

00:53:56 Tommy Baldwin & Rick Ware Racing

00:57:13 Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece & RFK Racing

01:02:11 Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen & Trackhouse

01:07:52 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team & Driver Discussions

01:21:29 Craftsman Truck Series Team & Driver Discussions

01:36:40 IBT Racing Family Promo

01:38:20 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Season-Long Bets Update

01:56:28 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update

01:57:50 Plugs + Outro

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