Haas Factory Team
| Owner(s) | Gene Haas |
|---|---|
| Principal(s) | Joe Custer (President) |
| Base | Kannapolis, North Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Xfinity Series |
| Race drivers | Cup Series: 41. Cole Custer Xfinity Series: 00. Sheldon Creed 41. Sam Mayer |
| Sponsors | Cup Series: 41. Haas Automation Xfinity Series: 00. Haas Automation 41. TBA |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Opened | 2025 |
| Career | |
| Debut | Cup Series: TBD Xfinity Series: TBD |
| Latest race | Cup Series: TBD Xfinity Series: TBD |
| Races competed | Total: 0 Cup Series: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
| Drivers' Championships | Total: 0 Cup Series: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
| Race victories | Total: 0 Cup Series: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
| Pole positions | Total: 0 Cup Series: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
Haas Factory Team is an American professional stock car racing team that will compete in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team is owned by Haas Automation founder Gene Haas. It will debut in 2025, following the closure of Stewart–Haas Racing at the conclusion of the 2024 season.[1]
The team is based and headquartered in Kannapolis, North Carolina – roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Charlotte Motor Speedway – alongside sister team and Formula One entrant Haas F1 Team though the two teams are separate entities. The team will operate out of the same shop Stewart–Haas Racing operated out of prior to its closure.[2]
History
[edit]On May 28, 2024, it was announced that Stewart–Haas Racing would be shutting down the team's Cup and Xfinity teams following the 2024 season.[3][4][5] Less than a month later, on June 20, Gene Haas announced he will keep one of the team's charters and reorganize the team as Haas Factory Team, with Joe Custer as the team president. Haas also announced the team will operate a two-car team in the Xfinity Series. The team will continue to run Ford Mustangs with a technical alliance with RFK Racing.[6] In addition, the team will have a technical alliance with AM Racing in the Xfinity Series.[7]
Cup Series
[edit]Car No. 41 history
[edit]The team retains one charter from Stewart–Haas Racing and will run a full-time entry in the No. 41 with Cole Custer as the driver.[8]
Xfinity Series
[edit]Car No. 00 history
[edit]- Sheldon Creed (2025)
On August 17, 2024, Haas Factory Team announced that it signed Sheldon Creed to replace Custer in the No. 00 car in 2025.[9]
Car No. 41 history
[edit]- Sam Mayer (2025)
On August 17, 2024, Haas Factory Team announced that it signed Sam Mayer to replace Herbst and renumbered the No. 98 car to the No. 41 in 2025.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gene Haas to continue in NASCAR with new Haas Factory Team in 2025". Racer. June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Wolkin, Joseph. "Gene Haas to Remain in NASCAR with the Formation of Haas Factory Team". Forbes. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Bianchi, Jordan. "Front Row Motorsports acquiring third NASCAR Cup charter". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Front Row Motorsports obtains third charter UPDATE". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Front Row buys SHR charter for $20M-25M, halting upward trajectory of NASCAR franchises". Sports Business Journal. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Bianchi, Jordan. "SHR's Gene Haas creating new NASCAR team". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Harrison Burton joining AM Racing for 2025 season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ Spencer, Reid; Cain, Holly (July 20, 2024). "Cole Custer will return to Cup Series, pilot Haas Factory Team Ford in 2025". NASCAR. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Sheldon Creed, Sam Mayer moving to Haas Factory Team for 2025 Xfinity Series season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
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