NASCAR: Updated Silly Season Driver Lineup for 2018

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WATKINS GLEN, NY – AUGUST 05: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Aspen Dental Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2017 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Speculation: Ford Teams

Team Penske

[Initial Prediction: Brad Keselowski] — Brad Keselowski will drive the #2 Ford for Team Penske in the 2018 season. There is nothing left to speculate.. Team Penske. Ford. BRAD KESELOWSKI. #2

#12. [Initial Prediction: Ryan Blaney] — Ryan Blaney will drive the #12 Ford for Team Penske in the 2018 season. There is nothing left to speculate.. Team Penske. Ford. RYAN BLANEY

[Initial Prediction: Joey Logano] — Joey Logano will drive the #22 Ford for Team Penske in the 2018 season. There is nothing left to speculate.. Team Penske. Ford. JOEY LOGANO. #22

Stewart-Haas Racing

#4. [Initial Prediction: Kevin Harvick] — Kevin Harvick will drive the #4 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing in the 2018 season. There is nothing left to speculate.. Stewart-Haas Racing. Ford. KEVIN HARVICK

#10. [Initial Prediction: Kasey Kahne] — Danica Patrick’s results (no top 5 finishes in 176 races) show that Stewart-Haas Racing should relive her from her duties of driving the #10 Ford in the 2018 season. Hendrick Motorsports has already announced that they will be releasing Kasey Kahne, who is losing sponsors, following the conclusion of the 2017 season. When Kahne went to Hendrick Motorsports in his ninth career season, he had his best season by far, finishing in 4th place in the championship standings. Perhaps switching to another top-tier organization could have a similar effect and rejuvenate his declining career.. Stewart-Haas Racing. Ford. KASEY KAHNE

Ford. CLINT BOWYER. #14. [Initial Prediction: Clint Bowyer] — Clint Bowyer will drive the #14 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing in the 2018 season. There is nothing left to speculate.. Stewart-Haas Racing

#41. [Initial Prediction: Kurt Busch] — Despite the fact that Stewart-Haas Racing did not renew his contract, Kurt Busch will likely return to the team in the 2018 season. The team could do much worse than the former NASCAR and Daytona 500 champion, as he is still producing solid results. He will more than likely stay put, as the team has stated that they want him back next season and he remains optimistic about a return.. Stewart-Haas Racing. Ford. KURT BUSCH

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