WATCH: “Looks like one of them skinny F1 drivers”- Fans erupt as RFK Racing announces a third driver for the 2024 Daytona 500

The #60 car has been absent from the grid since 2011.

WATCH: “Looks like one of them skinny F1 drivers”- Fans erupt as RFK Racing announces a third driver for the 2024 Daytona 500

RFK Racing's third driver's silhouette from the video posted on X

In a thrilling turn of events, RFK Racing has set the NASCAR world abuzz with the teasing of a third driver for the iconic No:60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford in the upcoming 2024 Daytona 500. The anticipation began with the resurrection of the #60 Roush team’s X page, marking its return after a hiatus.

The iconic number, previously adorned by racing legends like Mark Martin and Carl Edwards, who was added to the Top-75 drivers of all time list along with Martin, in the Xfinity Series, is poised to make a grand comeback in the Great American Race. Scheduled for an announcement on Wednesday, November 29, the revelation of the mystery driver has become the talk of the town.

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RFK Racing, co-owned by the renowned Brad Keselowski, is gearing up to field a third entry in the Daytona 500, and the enigmatic driver is shrouded in speculation. To intensify the excitement, the team’s social media teased fans with a silhouette of the mysterious driver walking towards the camera, heightening the anticipation for the big reveal.

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The No. 60 team account from RFK Racing teased a potential third entry for the 2024 Daytona 500 on X, posting a silhouette of a driver with the caption “No. 60 DRIVER LOADING…#DAYTONA500.” This implies an unchartered entry, requiring qualification for the event, adding intrigue to the team’s Daytona plans.

Fans are divided on whether the driver is Carl Edwards, David Ragan, or Frankie Muniz

The post has stirred fans into a bewildering frenzy, sparking a plethora of speculations about the potential driver. Among the myriad guesses, three prominent names surfaced—Carl Edwards, David Ragan, and Frankie Muniz. Fandoms passionately advocated for their favorites. 

David Ragan (Left), Carl Edwards (Middle) and Frankie Muniz (Right)
David Ragan (Left, credits: Auto Week), Carl Edwards (Middle, credits: Bleacher Report), and Frankie Muniz (Right, credits: NASCAR)

Ragan enthusiasts even attempt to decipher the silhouette for clues, expressing strong certainty that it hints at Ragan. Meanwhile, others held out hope for the return of the renowned “back flipper,” Carl Edwards. A segment of fans expressed disappointment, longing for an announcement of RFK Racing’s venture into the Xfinity series, rather than a third entry for the Daytona 500.

Among the myriad of speculations swirling through social media, one name that stands out is none other than Hollywood celebrity turned racer Frankie Muniz. Fans are buzzing with excitement at the prospect of Muniz making a leap to the Cup Series and taking the reins of the #60 Roush Ford. Amid the speculative comments, a noteworthy one surfaced, playfully mocking F1 drivers by suggesting that the silhouette resembled “one of dem skinny F1 drivers.”

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