2025 Season Preview: Front Row Motorsports

Manufacturer: Ford
Engine: Roush Yates Engines
Driver-Crew Chief Pairing: Noah Gragson-Drew Blickensderfer (No. 4); Todd Gilliland-Chris Lawson (No. 34); Zane Smith-Ryan Bergenty (No. 38)

Team Outlook: FRM expands to three charters in 2025, bringing in Noah Gragson and returning Zane Smith while building on 2024’s breakthrough in superspeedway performance. The team aims to translate its qualifying speed into consistent race-day results.

NOAH GRAGSON, NO. 4 FORD

Experience: Two full-time seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Stats: 24th in final Cup Series standings; 0 wins, 1 top five, 7 top 10s
2025 Championship Odds (DraftKings): 150-1

Outlook: Transitioning from Stewart-Haas Racing, Gragson seeks stability at Front Row. His seven 2024 top-10 finishes suggest potential for growth under a multi-year contract. Finding consistency will be key to his development.

TODD GILLILAND, NO. 34 FORD

Experience: Three full-time seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Stats: 22nd in final Cup Series standings; 0 wins, 0 top fives, 4 top 10s
2025 Championship Odds (DraftKings): 250-1

Outlook: Stepping into leadership role after Michael McDowell’s departure, Gilliland showed promise in 2024 with career-best 130 laps led and improved standings. A nine-race top-20 stretch indicates potential for continued development.

ZANE SMITH, NO. 38 FORD

Experience: One full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Stats: 30th in final Cup Series standings; 0 wins, 2 top fives, 4 top 10s
2025 Championship Odds (DraftKings): 170-1

Outlook: Returning to FRM after his rookie season, Smith brings Truck Series championship pedigree. His improved performance in the latter half of 2024 suggests potential for growth in familiar surroundings.

BOLD PREDICTION: Front Row Motorsports will establish two teams in the top 20 standings, with early superspeedway success potentially setting the tone for the season.

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