Patrick Staropoli to replace Sanchez at Big Machine Racing in 2026

Motorsport photoDr. Patrick Staropoli, who works as a  retina surgeon, is continuing his journey into the stock car racing world. In 2026, he will replace Nick Sanchezas the full-time driver of the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet.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 Martinsville. Staropoli also ran four Truck races this past, finishing as high as 15th --