The NASCAR silly season for the Cup Series has been very quiet this year, with a majority of the drivers either already under contract or signing extensions earlier this year.

A disappointing finish at Watkins Glen on Friday has reportedly resulted in one Truck Series driver getting released by his team to start the week. After finishing P21 at NASCAR's NCTS Race in Upstate New York following a top-five start that included him running the fastest lap of the day,

Mexican driver Andres Perez de Lara is joining Niece Motorsports for the remainder of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Perez de Lara will take over the wheel starting at Richmond Raceway this weekend for Niece.