Stewart–Haas Racing
Stewart–Haas Racing is an American professional stock car racing team that currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team is co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Haas Automation founder Gene Haas. It was founded in 2002 as Haas CNC Racing after Haas, whose company was a sponsor of Hendrick Motorsports, elected to form his own team. In 2009, Stewart, who had been driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, made a deal with Haas to drive for the team and in return receive a 50% stake in it. The team is set to close at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
Not to be confused with Newman/Haas Racing, Haas Lola, or Carl A. Haas Motorsports.Owner(s)
Cup Series:
4. Josh Berry (R)
10. Noah Gragson
14. Chase Briscoe
41. Ryan Preece
Xfinity Series:
00. Cole Custer
98. Riley Herbst
Cup Series:
4. SunnyD, Harrison's Workwear, Mobil 1, Overstock, MINER Corporation
10. Black Rifle Coffee/Ranger Boats, Fanttik, Servpro, Bass Pro Shops, Rush Truck Centers, Superior Essex, Overstock, MillerTech, Winchester
14. Mahindra Tractors, HighPoint.com, Rush Truck Centers, Overstock, Ford Performance Racing School, Zep
41. Haas Automation, United Rentals, Morton Buildings, Overstock, Caymus Vineyards, Mohawk Northeast
Xfinity Series:
00. Haas Automation, Production Alliance Group, Andy's Frozen Custard, Fanttik, Autodesk Fusion 360
98. Monster Energy, Terrible Herbst
Cup Series:
2002 Protection One 400 (Kansas)
Xfinity Series:
2003 Mr. Goodcents 300 (Kansas)
Camping World Truck Series:
2014 Kroger 250 (Martinsville)
ARCA Menards Series:
2021 Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
ARCA Menards Series West:
2018 Carneros 200 (Sonoma)
Cup Series:
2024 USA Today 301 (Loudon)
Xfinity Series:
2024 SciAps 200 (Loudon)
2014 Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix)
ARCA Menards Series:
2021 Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
ARCA Menards Series West:
2023 General Tire 200 (Sonoma)
Total: 1,145
Cup Series: 775
Xfinity Series: 357
Camping World Truck Series: 9
ARCA Menards Series: 1
ARCA Menards Series West: 3
Total: 80
Cup Series: 54
Xfinity Series: 23
Camping World Truck Series: 2
ARCA Menards Series: 0
ARCA Menards Series West: 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, but the two teams are treated as separate bodies for legal reasons.
In the NASCAR Cup Series, Stewart–Haas Racing currently fields four Ford Mustang Dark Horse teams: the No. 4 for Josh Berry, the No. 10 for Noah Gragson, the No. 14 for Chase Briscoe, and the No. 41 for Ryan Preece. In the Xfinity Series, the team currently fields two full-time Ford Mustang teams: the No. 00 for Cole Custer, and the No. 98 for Riley Herbst.
From its inception until 2016, the team ran with Chevrolet engines and chassis (except for 2003 when they ran with Pontiac) provided by Hendrick Motorsports. Beginning in 2017 the team began partnering with Roush-Yates Engines and switched to Ford engines, while building their chassis in-house.[1][2]
The team has won in each of the three national touring divisions, joining Hendrick Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, and RFK Racing as the only teams to accomplish that feat.
On May 28, 2024, it was announced that the team would shut down at the end of the 2024 season.[3] On June 20, Gene Haas announced he will keep one of the team's four charters and restructure the team as Haas Factory Team in 2025.[4]
History[edit]
After being an associate sponsor of Hendrick Motorsports for a number of years,[5] in April 2002, Gene Haas announced the formation of his own Winston Cup team for the 2003 season. Hendrick would provide cars, engines, and technical support for the team. Haas signed Jack Sprague, who had spent the previous six years driving in the Busch and Craftsman Truck series for Hendrick, to be his driver. Sprague, who at the time was sponsored by NetZero, brought his sponsorship with him and Haas' car became the No. 0 car.[6] The team initially operated out of a small shop also rented from Hendrick Motorsports.[7] After running Chevrolets in several races in late 2002,[5] Haas CNC was one of several General Motors teams to switch from Chevrolet to Pontiac prior to the 2003 season.[8] Haas CNC also fielded a part-time team in the Busch Series that year,[9][10] going full-time in 2004.[10][11] The team switched back to Chevrolet after 2003, when Pontiac left the sport.[12]
On July 10, 2008, it was announced that then-two-time Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart would join the team as a driver and owner for the 2009 season, receiving a 50% stake in the team. Stewart had been driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, but was not happy with that team's switch from Chevrolet to Toyota, and wanted to get back to racing for Chevrolet. Haas, meanwhile, desired to have Stewart drive for the team, and for Stewart to attract sponsors and personnel. The team was renamed Stewart–Haas Racing.[2][13][14] The team proceeded to sign several high-level sponsors and experienced personnel, while better utilizing its alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.[15]
After fielding General Motors cars since the team was founded, on February 24, 2016, it was announced that the team would switch to Ford for the 2017 season, receiving engines from Roush-Yates Engines.[1] The team also restarted its program in the now-Xfinity Series.[16]
On August 2, 2022, Stewart–Haas Racing announced that effective September 1, President Brett Frood would step down to become commissioner of the National Lacrosse League. He will remain as an executive advisor to SHR and board chairman for Tony Stewart's entities. In addition, vice president of sales Brian McKinley would be promoted to chief commercial officer while Greg Zipadelli would transition from vice president of competition to chief competition officer and Joe Custer will remain as co-president.[17]
On May 28, 2024, Stewart announced that he would be shutting down Stewart-Haas Racing's Cup and Xfinity teams after the 2024 season. One charter has been confirmed to be sold to Front Row Motorsports for US$20-25 million.[18][19][20] It is unknown who purchased the rest of the two charters, but sources indicate that 23XI Racing and Trackhouse Racing might acquire them.[21][3]
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. In addition, Haas Factory Team will retain SHR's two Xfinity Series teams.[4][22]
ARCA Menards Series[edit]
Car No. 14 history[edit]
In 2021, The team field the No. 14 ford for Chase Briscoe at Watkins Glen.
ARCA Menards Series West[edit]
Car No. 9 history[edit]
In 2023, The team fielded the No. 9 Bonanza Wines Ford for Ryan Preece at Sonoma Raceway. Preece won the race from the pole. He led 50 of 64 laps.