Ricky Stenhouse Jr . has been a steady presence in NASCAR’s Cup Series, shifting to Hyak Motorsports for the 2025 season after years with JTG Daugherty Racing. This move followed a multi-year contract extension signed in 2024, keeping him behind the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet. Yet, as the year unfolds, his performance hasn’t matched past highs, sitting at 29th in standings with one top-5 and three top-10 finishes. What does this mean for his future?
His last victory came at Talladega in October 2024, a thrilling overtime finish that edged out Brad Keselowski by just 0.006 seconds. Without a win in 2025 so far, whispers in the garage have grown louder about possible changes ahead. These talks stem from a season that’s fallen short of expectations for the Olive Branch, Mississippi, na