The 74th edition of NASCAR cup series began from February 6, 2022. All Motorsports teams of cup series, assigned their drivers for the season. Kurt Bush joined the team of 23XI Racing. Ryan Newman replaced by Brad Keselowski before the new season began. Ryan Preece join the team of Stewart Haas Racing as reserve driver for limited number of races across all three series. NASCAR series drivers lineup announced.
| Drivers | Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 2022 |
| Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 2022 |
| William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 2022 |
| Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 2022 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr | JTG Daugherty Racing | 2022 |
| A. J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 2022 |
| Noah Gragson | Kaulig Racing | 2022 |
| Daniel Hemric | Kaulig Racing | 2022 |
| Justin Haley | Kaulig Racing | 2022 |
| Ty Dillon | Petty GMS Motorsports | 2022 |
| Erik Jones | Petty GMS Motorsports | 2022 |
| Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 2022 |
| Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | 2022 |
| Corey LaJoie | Spire Motorsports | 2022 |
| Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing Team | 2022 |
| Daniel Suárez | Trackhouse Racing Team | 2022 |
| Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | 2022 |
| Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 2022 |
| B. J. McLeod | Front Row Motorsports | 2022 |
| Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 2022 |
| Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 2022 |
| Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2022 |
| Aric Almirola | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2022 |
| Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2022 |
| Cole Custer | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2022 |
| Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 2022 |
| Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 2022 |
| Joey Logano | Team Penske | 2022 |
| Harrison Burton | Wood Brothers Racing | 2022 |
| Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 2022 |
| Kurt Busch | 23XI Racing | 2022 |
| Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2022 |
| Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2022 |
| Martin Truex Jr | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2022 |
| Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2022 |
Brad Keselowski who’s contract with the Team Penske ends in 2021, offered a new contract at Roush Fenway Racing team. In July 20, 2021 it’s confirmed by the Roush Fenway Racing that Keselowski would join the team as a driver and co-owner. Kurt Busch who’s contract end’s with the team of Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021, signed with the 23XI Racing.
- Austin Cindric signed contract deal with Team Penske’s for 2022
- Harrison Burton signed the deal with Wood Brothers Racing
NASCAR New Teams | GMS Racing, Kaulig Racing, 23XI Racing, Trackhouse Racing new teams for the upcoming NASCAR series. If there will be changes to the NASCAR cup series drivers lineup details provided here later.