Overview
- Nicholson will drive the No. 76 Whelen Engineering Chevrolet at St. Petersburg, Watkins Glen International, and Naval Base Coronado.
- Owner-driver Spencer Boyd will step out of the seat for those events to give Nicholson the opportunity.
- The three-race slate will mark Nicholson’s first NASCAR national-series starts following success in karting and the Mazda MX-5 ladder.
- Whelen Engineering is confirmed as the primary sponsor, with company leadership publicly endorsing Nicholson’s step up.
- Freedom Racing Enterprises plans a full-time 2026 campaign with the No. 76 and a part-time No. 67 shared by multiple drivers.