[autotag]JTG Daugherty Racing[/autotag] has a new identity. After the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, the organization announced that it will change its name to [autotag]Hyak Motorsports[/autotag] with new ownership. Principal Owner Gordon Smith will be joined by co-owners Brad Daugherty, Mark Hughes, and Ernie Cope. Meanwhile, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will continue driving the No. 47 car.
“Becoming the owner of Hyak Motorsports brings an exciting opportunity,” Smith said. “I look forward to building on the team’s accomplishments, investing in its future, and driving toward new successes in partnership with our fans, sponsors, and team members.”
Same Team. New Name. New Era.#NASCAR |@StenhouseJr pic.twitter.com/C6CHcMs9RX
— Hyak Motorsports (@HYAKMotorsports) November 21, 2024
The name “Hyak” means “fast” in Chinook Jargon, a pidgin trade language of the Pacific Northwest that incorporated terms from Chinook, Chehalis, and other local language. The change comes as Kroger leaves the NASCAR team for RFK Racing. The current era of the No. 47 Cup team has come to an end, but it will be a new beginning for Hyak Motorsports in 2025.
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