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The Haas Factory Team recently announced a shocking switch in manufacturers from Ford to Chevrolet from the 2026 season onwards. The switch in manufacturer will take place in both the Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (currently Xfinity Series).

Motor Sports News / Total Apex Sports / September 5

Haas Factory Team Makes Bold Move to Chevrolet: A Homecoming That Could Change Everything

NASCAR has been shaken up already this September as Gene Haas dropped a bombshell that sent ripples through the garage area and beyond. After years of running Ford power, Haas Factory Team announced they’re switching to Chevrolet for 2026, bringing their Cup Series and Xfinity Series programs under the bowtie banner.

Motor Sports News / 5 GOATs / September 5

Haas Factory Team makes surprise manufacturer change, team alliance for 2026 NASCAR season

The Haas Factory Team has made a major change ahead of the 2026 NASCAR season. They’re switching from Ford to Chevrolet for their Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series programs.

Motor Sports News / Racing America on SI / September 5

Haas Factory Team Joining Team Chevy Family Starting in 2026

Haas Factory Team is set to switch manufacturers over the off-season, moving from Ford to Chevrolet, in a move that encompasses the team’s NASCAR Cup Series program, as well as its program in the soon-to-be-renamed NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Motor Sports News / The SportsRush / May 23

How Gene Haas Is Pitting NASCAR Drivers Against Each Other for the Greater Good, Starting at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Veteran NASCAR owner Gene Haas has partnered with Ford Performance to launch a unique four-race competition among five NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers. Known

Motor Sports News / Racing America on SI / February 20

Trackhouse, Haas Factory Team Announce Multi-Race Sponsors for 2025

A couple of NASCAR Cup Series organizations announced multi-race primary sponsorship agreements on Thursday morning. Trackhouse Racing has signed a multi-year extension with Kubota Tractor Corporation, which will extend the partnership through the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Motor Sports News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

F1: Haas profitable, reach budget cap for the first time

For the first time since joining Formula 1 in 2016, Haas are self-sufficient. Ayao Komatsu’s team no longer require funding from owner Gene Haas – with a combination of sponsorships and prize money putting the US squad in a strong position.

Motor Sports News / FirstSportz / January 13

Can Haas’ Toyota ties make it the next big thing in F1?

The Haas F1 team joined the grid in 2016 as an all new constructor. The American team showed promise in its early years and finished fifth in 2018. Since then, Haas has gone through a major decline.

Motor Sports News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Why Haas F1 desperately need (and deserve) reinforcements

Ayao Komatsu was central to Haas F1 finishing this year 7th in the standings – their best result since 2018. However, Komatsu recognises that Haas cannot compete sustainably without a sharp influx in resources.

Motor Sports News / Motorsports on SI / October 14

F1 News: Haas Welcomes Yet Another Multi-Year Partnership Deal After Toyota Success

The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has announced a huge multi-year partnership with Orion180, a United States-based insurance brand. This collaboration, starting at the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas this coming weekend, shows huge growth in confidence around the American-owned team which just confirmed a partnership with Toyota.

Motor Sports News / F1 on SI / September 26

Haas F1 Team Set for Major Changes After Impressive 2024 F1 Season

The Haas F1 Team is expected to undergo a large transformation following an impressive performance this 2024 Formula 1 season. Despite being the grid's smallest team in terms of personnel and facilities, Haas has demonstrated its capability by securing a strong position in the Constructors' Championship.

Motor Sports News / F1 on SI / August 25, 2024

Haas F1 Cars Unable to Leave Netherlands as Missed Payment Deadline Rears Head

In a legal battle that could affect their participation in the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, the Haas Formula 1 team has found themselves unable to move their equipment out of the Netherlands due to a missed payment deadline.

Motor Sports News / Last Word On Sports / August 12, 2024

Haas F1 begin crucial recruitment drive

Resources have always been in limited supply for Haas, both in terms of finances and infrastructure. At the start of 2024, the consensus was that the American squad would struggle to compete without a cash injection.

Motor Sports News / 5 GOATs / July 20, 2024

Newly-formed Haas Factory Team to have ‘technical alliance’ with RFK Racing

As Stewart-Haas Racing ends their time in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Haas Factory Team has been born, and they’ll be running one car in the Cup Series, and two in the Xfinity Series.

Motor Sports News / F1 on SI / July 15, 2024

F1 News: Gene Haas Sends Sly Snub To Guenther Steiner In Back-Handed Comment

Haas F1 team owner Gene Haas has revealed that his team is on the right track following the exit of former team principal Guenther Steiner early this year.

How Ayao Komatsu transformed Haas F1

In recent years, Haas have become known for relatively toothless mid-season development. This was exemplified last season, with the American outfit failing to introduce a single update until round 18.

Motor Sports News / F1 on SI / July 10, 2024

F1 News: Expert Claims Andretti Cadillac Too Late - 'Upset So Many People'

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that Andretti Cadillac's approach to becoming the eleventh team on the F1 grid 'upset' many people, resulting in its rejection by the FOM.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2024

Gene Haas retains charter, will still have a presence in NASCAR

Gene Haas isn't done with NASCAR quite yet.

Ryan Preece could be the odd man out in NASCAR free agency

Wood Brothers Racing president comments on team's prolonged struggles

Chase Elliott having championship-caliber season after disappointing 2023

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The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2024

How it all went wrong for Stewart-Haas Racing

In 2020, Stewart-Haas Racing was one race away from competing for a NASCAR Cup Series championship. In 2025, Stewart-Haas Racing will not exist.

Stubbs: Stewart-Haas closure should serve as cautionary tale

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28, 2024

Stewart-Haas Racing makes stunning announcement on its future

Stewart-Haas Racing makes stunning announcement on its NASCAR future

Stewart-Haas lost some major sponsorship support this season from Ford, Smithfield Foods and Anheuser-Busch.

NASCAR fails to follow precedent by calling rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 early

Week 14 NASCAR rankings: Larson's no-show shakes up the running order

Chase Elliott rips NASCAR over fine of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 28, 2024

Championship-winning NASCAR team to shut down after 2024 season

After much speculation by fans and pundits alike, Stewart-Haas Racing will officially close its doors at the conclusion of the 2024 NASCAR season.

Denny Hamlin addresses the team's decision to shut down

Josh Berry opens up on the closure

Kevin Harvick: Stewart-Haas Racing collapse is 'unbelievable'

Chase Briscoe opens up on the closing of Stewart-Haas Racing

Insider addresses Dale Earnhardt Jr. potentially buying Stewart-Haas charters

Motor Sports News / FirstSportz / March 16, 2024

'Life has been good since,' Ex-Haas boss and Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner expresses relief after leaving the American F1 team

Guenther Steiner played a pivotal role in the Haas F1 ever since its inception almost a decade ago. However, the Italian-American was let go by the American team after disagreements with team owner Gene Haas.

Motor Sports News / FirstSportz / January 16, 2024

Guenther Steiner claims without him 'Haas would have been gone'

Guenther Steiner and the Haas F1 team parted ways at the end of 2023. The American team decided not to renew its contract with the 58-year-old. A lack of results and differences in opinion with team owner Gene Haas is believed to be the reason for this exit.

Motor Sports News / FirstSportz / January 13, 2024

Gene Haas claims he rejected Ryan Reynolds-led investment offer for the Haas F1 team

Formula 1 is an expensive sport. F1 teams spend hundreds of millions of dollars every season just to stay competitive on the grid. However, in recent years, team valuations have skyrocketed courtesy of the sport’s newfound popularity.