The next season, Noah Gragson would switch to a full-time schedule in the NASCAR Cup Series and enter Petty GMS Racing.

Erik Jones, who just struck a multi-year contract to stay in the No. 43, will be replaced by Gragson in the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro at Petty GMS Racing starting in 2023.

Ty Dillon, who will leave the company at the end of the 2022 season, will be replaced by Gragson.

“To be able to finally announce my plans for next season and officially say I will be competing full time in the NASCAR Cup Series is a dream come true,” said Gragson in a release from the team. “This is what we all dream of when we start racing at a young age, to be able to compete at the top level with the best in the world. I’m excited to join Petty GMS and drive a car that has so much history in our sport, the No. 42.” 

The 24-year-old Gragson drives full-time for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, where he has earned 8 triumphs. He won twice while competing in the Truck Series with Kyle Busch Motorsports in the past.

He has also made a few Cup appearances with Kaulig Racing and Beard Motorsports, reaching a highest result of 18th at Kansas earlier this year.

“Noah (Gragson) has shown tremendous talent throughout his career,” said Petty GMS owner Maury Gallagher. “I’ve watched Noah from a young age competing on the West Coast to now competing at NASCAR’s top level and he’s shown the commitment, desire and ability to win at every level. As we move in to our second year of competition in the Cup Series, Noah is a great fit for our organization and I think with Erik (Jones) and his experience, the two will prove to be contenders each week.” 

Richard Petty, CEO of Petty GMS, continued, “We’re thrilled to have Noah join the Petty GMS family and climb in the No. 42 next season. Noah has proven his capability to win races in the Truck and Xfinity Series and contend for championships, and we know that he will bring the same energy to the Petty GMS next season.

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