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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.
Front Row Motorsports has purchased a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing, expanding to a three-car team for the next NASCAR Cup Series season. While Todd Gilliland is expected to return, Michael McDowell will move to Spire Motorsports. The team, which has a technical alliance with Team Penske and a strong relationship with Ford Performance, aims to prepare a competitive new team for 2025 and achieve playoff spots in 2024.
Front Row Motorsports is expanding to three full-time NASCAR Cup Series teams in 2025 by acquiring a third charter, likely from the soon-to-be-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing. The team aims to build competitive programs and is in the process of finalizing its driver lineup, with Michael McDowell leaving and Todd Gilliland likely to extend his contract.
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 will cease operations after the 2024 season, marking the end of a significant era in NASCAR. The team, co-owned by Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, has faced challenges including sponsorship difficulties, lack of manufacturer support, and a shift in focus by its owners. The closure will impact hundreds of employees, reflecting the harsh realities of the motorsports business.
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.
NASCAR heads to Martinsville for the Cook Out 400, with Denny Hamlin's short track dominance making him the heavy favorite, but contenders like Christopher Bell and Martin Truex Jr. could challenge. Stewart-Haas Racing drivers, including Ryan Preece and Chase Briscoe, are potential dark horse candidates. Teammates Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. have resolved their recent on-track incident, while young driver Rajah Caruth's exceptional work ethic and dedication to improvement have garnered attention in the NASCAR garage.
Kyle Larson's dominant performance at the NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas indicates a tighter competition among manufacturers, with Toyota showing impressive pace and Ford also in the mix. A stats guru's analysis reveals that the driver leading the most laps in NASCAR's Cup Series wins only 39% of the time. Stewart-Haas Racing's Noah Gragson's unexpected top-10 finish at Vegas suggests hope for the struggling team, while Joey Logano's webbed glove controversy and a mini power ranking round out the key takeaways from the race.
NASCAR revealed that Joey Logano's left glove was fully webbed, leading to a penalty and a $10,000 fine for a safety violation and competition infraction. The alteration to the glove violated safety regulations, and Logano was penalized for using it to block air. Additionally, roof rails from the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 10 and No. 41 cars were confiscated, resulting in a 35-point deduction for both teams due to non-compliance with regulations.
NASCAR fined Joey Logano $10,000 for altering his left-hand glove by increasing the webbing between his thumb and fingers during qualifying, resulting in a rear start and a pass-through at the Atlanta race. Stewart-Haas Racing drivers Noah Gragson and Ryan Preece were docked 35 points for roof air deflectors that did not meet NASCAR specifications. Logano's penalty and the team's infractions have caused point deductions and potential playoff cutoff issues. Additionally, in the Xfinity series, a crew chief was suspended for two races for physical altercation with a driver, highlighting NASCAR's stance on fighting involving crew members.