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 Introduction00:04:20 In The Rearview: Indianapolis Reaction00:16:34 Fast Lap News: 2026-2027 Silly Season Breakdown00:16:57 Jimmie Johnson to Drive #48 in 2027 Daytona 50000:19:21 Alex Bowman Retiring After 2027 Season; Could Connor Zilisch Take Over the #48?; Other Hendrick Motorsports Discussions00:32:48 Other Cup Driver Contract Statuses for 202700:38:38 Silly Season Moves Already Announced00:40:50 Austin Cindric & Penske00:43:07 Brent Crews, Denny Hamlin & Joe Gibbs Racing00:44:20 Daniel Suarez, Michael McDowell & Spire Motorsports00:46:33 AJ Allmendinger, Ty Dillon & Kaulig Racing00:53:56 Tommy Baldwin & Rick Ware Racing00:57:13 Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece & RFK Racing01:02:11 Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen & Trackhouse01:07:52 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team & Driver Discussions01:21:29 Craftsman Truck Series Team & Driver Discussions01:36:40 IBT Racing Family Promo01:38:20 Parking Garage Props: 2026 Season-Long Bets Update01:56:28 H2H Matchups Contest Standings Update01:57:50 Plugs + Outro🔗 Useful Links:📺 Want more live shows & clips? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at Youtube.com/@FSANRacing💻 For written NASCAR DFS & NASCAR betting advice, check out our website at https://fsan.com/💬 Join the conversation today in our NASCAR community. Link up in our free Discord and get entered into our memorabilia giveaways at https://in-betweenmedia.com/chat⚡ Upgrade your membership to get access to our IBT Betting Model, full cards & H2H Matchups Contest at https://in-betweenmedia.com/membership-join/🎧 Rate & review the audio version of "The Backroad" to get entered into micro giveaways throughout the season: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backroad/id1804626636🎰 If you want a different kind of NASCAR DFS experience, FantasySpin lets you spin your lineup, make your picks & compete in tournaments based on real player performances. Like a slot machine, you can hit the jackpot. Use promo code 'IBTNASCAR', deposit at least $10 & play at least one tournament to get $30 in bonus play: https://fantasyspin1.onelink.me/kjUP/tb67yq30✖️ Follow the hosts of the program on Twitter/X:🏎️ Elliot Hicks (https://twitter.com/ehicks39)🏁 Chris Collichio (https://twitter.com/flag_hunting) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.