When each new year in NASCAR commences, there is always something new apparent when the haulers are unloaded and the crews go to work for the first time. In some cases, it's a new paint scheme or a new sponsor accompanying familiar names and numbers.

Who's in the drivers' seats, who's calling the shots for the Cup Series contenders going into the Daytona 500.

Where does the new Mexico City race rank? How heartbroken are we about Homestead's move? Here's our ranking of the 2025 NASCAR Cup slate.