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Gragson joins Stewart-Haas in NASCAR Cup return
Stewart-Haas Racing has announced that Noah Gragson will replace Aric Almirola in the #10 Ford Mustang for the 2024 season. Almirola retired from full-time competition and will now compete part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Joe Gibbs Racing. Gragson, a 25-year-old driver, had a rocky rookie season in the 2023 Cup, failing to score a result higher than 12th in 21 races with Legacy Motor Club. He was suspended by the team and NASCAR itself for liking a meme that mocked the murder of George Floyd. After completing diversity training, Gragson was reinstated by NASCAR. Gragson, a 13-time winner in the Xfinity Series, is excited to join Stewart-Haas Racing and has high expectations for himself in the Cup Series.
