Latest News About Nascar Rookie Of The Year

Here’s the latest I can confirm about NASCAR Rookie of the Year (Cup Series):

• Carson Hocevar was named the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year after a strong rookie season with Spire Motorsports. He topped a four-driver battle for the honor and finished with a mix of top-10s and a season-high third at Watkins Glen. [Carson Hocevar - 2024 ROY][2]
• In 2025, Shane van Gisbergen was reported to win the NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year title, highlighted by five road-course wins and a solid if not championship-contending season. This was announced by Trackhouse Racing via social media and coverage of the Bank of America ROVAL 400 era, noting his five wins and overall performance. [Shane van Gisbergen - 2025 ROY][3]
• The Rookie of the Year award is historically given to the top first-year driver in the Cup Series, with past winners including Ty Gibbs in Cup in 2023 and other series’ ROYs across Xfinity and Truck divisions in different years. [ROTY concept and past winners][5][6]
• For context, the official status and winners can be confirmed via team announcements and reputable outlets around year-end each season, as the award is decided based on season-long performance and points among eligible rookies. [ROTY decision process][2][3]

If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date single-source confirmation for the current year’s ROY winner (including exact points and top-10 finishes) and provide a brief side-by-side comparison with the prior year’s winner. I can also create a quick chart showing top rookie finishes by year if you want a visual.

Would you like me to fetch the latest official confirmation for the current or most recent ROY winner and format a brief summary with a chart?