Sheldon Creed's 2027 Move
NASCAR Points Leader Sheldon Creed Signs Multiyear Deal With Sam Hunt Racing for 2027
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Creed said he is looking forward to working with crew chief Kris Bowen, whom he will join at Sam Hunt Racing in 2027.
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Creed’s three 2026 victories came at Atlanta, Darlington and Bristol; his Atlanta win was his first in the series after he had recorded 15 runner-up finishes.
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Sam Hunt Racing, which began competing in 2019, is still seeking its first series win; the team also fields the No. 24 car for Harrison Burton.
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Across 163 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts, Creed has recorded 47 top-five finishes and 87 top-10 finishes.
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points leader Sheldon Creed will leave Haas Factory Team after 2026 and join Sam Hunt Racing in 2027, driving the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra under a multiyear deal, Kickinthetires reported. The move reunites Creed with Toyota and represents a long-term commitment for the driver, who has won three races this season while chasing the championship.
Team owner Sam Hunt called Creed a key addition to the organization's future, while Creed expressed excitement about working with crew chief Kris Bowen at his new home. Dean Thompson is expected to move from Sam Hunt Racing to Haas Factory Team as part of the shuffle, reshaping both teams' 2027 lineups.
Creed Leaves Haas After Strong 2026 Season
Creed's three 2026 victories came at Atlanta, Darlington, and Bristol, according to Kickinthetires. His Atlanta win marked his first series victory after recording 15 consecutive runner-up finishes. Across 163 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series starts, Creed has compiled 47 top-five finishes and 87 top-10 finishes, establishing himself as one of the series' most consistent performers.
Sam Hunt Racing Seeks First Series Win
Sam Hunt Racing, which began competing in 2019, has yet to record a series victory, Speedsport reported. The organization currently fields two cars in the series: the No. 24 driven by Harrison Burton and the incoming No. 26 for Creed. Adding a points leader like Creed could accelerate the team's path to victory lane.
Creed Reunites With Toyota for New Chapter
The move brings Creed back to Toyota after his time with Haas Factory Team. Creed specifically highlighted his excitement about joining forces with crew chief Kris Bowen at Sam Hunt Racing in 2027. The driver views the multiyear deal as an opportunity to establish a stable, long-term home within the organization.
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