Patrick Staropoli’s 2026 #48 Syfovre Chevrolet paint scheme.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 01: Patrick Staropoli, driver of the #48 Syfovre Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Andy's Frozen Custard 340 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 01, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Report: Patrick Staropoli not returning to Big Machine Racing in 2027

After one season with the team, Patrick Staropoli is set to leave Big Machine Racing at the end of the 2026 season, sources with knowledge of the situation tell Frontstretch.

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Sources say that, along with other factors, funding and sponsorship are a primary reason behind the split. Staropoli, an ophthalmologist, has been sponsored by Syfovre for most of the season.

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