Patrick Staropoli to replace Sanchez at Big Machine Racing in 2026

Dr. Patrick Staropoli, who works as a**retina surgeon, is continuing his journey into the stock car racing world. In 2026, he will replace Nick Sanchez as the full-time driver of the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet.<br>Staropoli made his O'Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series debut earlier this year, running four races with Sam Hunt Racing. He finished as high as 16th at ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/patrick-staropoli-to-replace-sanchez-at-big-machine-racing-in-2026/10786411/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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