TC Daily Pit Stop: Josh Bilicki Not Returning to DGM Racing in 2026; Johnson, Kobayashi Taking Part in Super Taikyu Series
TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, November 14, 2025
Josh Bilicki Not Returning to DGM Racing in 2026
Josh Bilicki, a long-time competitor across all three of NASCAR’s National Series, will not be returning to his position as the anchor driver of a DGM Racing entry in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for 2026.
The organization confirmed Bilicki’s departure on Thursday in a post made to social media, which reads: “Through the years, we’ve shared many ups and downs and created countless memories along the way with [Josh Bilicki] and his partners. We can’t thank them enough for their contributions to our family’s team. Although we hate to see it come to an end, we’ve had a blast and wish Josh the best in the next steps of his racing career.”
Since joining the organization for the first time in February 2022, Bilicki, a native of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, has been a major part of the team’s landscape, running 44 events in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series).
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Johnson, Kobayashi Taking Part in Super Taikyu Series Exhibition at Fuji Speedway
Toyota Gazoo Racing is ushering in a brand-new era of global motorsports collaboration this month in Japan, as several drivers from the United States will travel to participate in the Super Taikyu Series as part of a landmark exhibition event at Fuji Speedway on November 16.
The event will feature a demonstration of six different NASCAR stock cars, as well as the debut of the new “ST-USA” class in the Super Taikyu Series. To introduce the class, Toyota has brought some real star power to the table.
On Thursday, videos surfaced of Johnson, Nemechek, and Kobayashi making laps around Fuji Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time champion at NASCAR’s highest level and the co-owner of Toyota-backed NASCAR Cup Series operation LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, will be driving the Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, owned by Rick Hendrick. The vehicle was created in collaboration with NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, and Goodyear to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023.
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