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Gene Haas will continue his involvement in NASCAR with the new Haas Factory Team starting in 2025, following the closure of Stewart-Haas Racing. The new team will retain one Cup Series charter and continue its two-car Xfinity Series program. Joe Custer will serve as president, and the team will operate from the existing Stewart-Haas Racing facility.
Gene Haas announced he will continue in NASCAR with the Haas Factory Team, a rebranded two-car NASCAR Xfinity Series team and a single Cup charter, following the dissolution of Stewart-Haas Racing at the end of the 2024 season. The new team will operate out of the existing Stewart-Haas facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina, with Joe Custer continuing as president. Driver lineups and team partners will be announced later.
Stewart-Haas Racing announced it will shut down after the 2024 season, a decision that has left former driver Kevin Harvick in disbelief. Harvick, who drove for the team from 2014 to 2023, attributes the decline to management issues and the departure of key personnel. The team, which has won two championships and 69 races, will sell its four charters, likely to Front Row Motorsports, 23XI Racing, and Trackhouse Racing.
Stewart-Haas Racing announced it will close its NASCAR operation at the end of the season, prompting emotional reactions from team members. Drivers Chase Briscoe and Josh Berry, along with other personnel, expressed their gratitude and reflected on their time with the team, emphasizing the family-like atmosphere. The organization, which has three championships and 91 victories, will focus on finishing the season strong.
Stewart-Haas Racing, a prominent NASCAR team, will close at the end of the 2024 season. Co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas cited the demanding nature of the sport and personal reasons for the decision. The closure affects nearly 300 employees and drivers Josh Berry, Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson, and Ryan Preece. The team has faced challenges, including losing major sponsorships and support from Ford. The future of the team's charters and the fate of its drivers remain uncertain.
Stewart-Haas Racing, a prominent NASCAR team with two Cup Series championships and 69 victories since 2009, will shut down at the end of the season. Co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas cited the demanding nature of the sport and personal reasons for the decision. The closure affects nearly 300 employees and drivers Josh Berry, Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson, and Ryan Preece. The team's future, including its four charters and involvement in Formula 1, remains uncertain.
Stewart-Haas Racing, co-owned by Gene Haas and Tony Stewart, announced it will shut down its NASCAR Cup Series operation after the 2024 season due to the demanding nature of the sport and personal reasons. The team, which has struggled in recent years, will continue to support its employees during the transition. The future of its four charters and the Xfinity Series program remains uncertain.
Stewart-Haas Racing will cease operations after the 2024 season, selling its four charters. Co-owners Gene Haas and Tony Stewart cited the demanding nature of the sport and their focus on other business ventures as reasons for the closure. The team has struggled recently, losing major sponsors and Ford's support. The charters are expected to be sold to existing Cup organizations, with Front Row Motorsports confirming expansion plans. The closure leaves several drivers, including Chase Briscoe and Josh Berry, in search of new opportunities.
Gene Haas expresses embarrassment over Haas F1 Team's poor performance and attributes it to aero issues, while emphasizing the importance of their partnership with Ferrari. He explains the decision to replace team principal Guenther Steiner with Ayao Komatsu, citing the need for a different direction to improve the team's performance. Haas believes Komatsu's technical approach will benefit the team and prefers promoting from within rather than hiring outsiders due to his experience with Haas Automation.
Guenther Steiner's departure from Haas raises questions about the team's future, as owner Gene Haas replaces him with rookie team boss Ayao Komatsu. Steiner, known for his blunt and no-nonsense attitude, played a crucial role in establishing the team and has been a popular figure in the paddock. Haas' struggles to show progress, lack of investment, and outdated facilities have led to speculation about Gene Haas' long-term ambitions in F1. The departure of Steiner and technical director Simone Resta suggests a shift in the team's direction, while the appointment of Komatsu as team boss raises concerns about the team's future performance.