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Creed, Mayer join Haas Factory Team Xfinity program for 2025

Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer have both signed multi-year agreements with Haas Factory Team to drive in the NASCAR Xfinity Series starting in 2025. Creed will drive the No. 00 Ford Mustang in his fourth season of Xfinity Series competition, moving …

Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer have both signed multi-year agreements with Haas Factory Team to drive in the NASCAR Xfinity Series starting in 2025.

Creed will drive the No. 00 Ford Mustang in his fourth season of Xfinity Series competition, moving over from Joe Gibbs Racing.

“I’ve won in every division I’ve raced in, and I feel like I’ve earned my place in the Xfinity Series, but that’s not enough,” Creed said. “I want to win in the Xfinity Series. I watched what Cole Custer did last year on his way to the Xfinity Series championship, and when I talked with him about the setup of the organization, everything he said resonated with me. I feel like Haas Factory Team is a place I can succeed, and where Sam and I can work together to win races and be championship contenders.”

Mayer will drive the No. 41 Ford Mustang. The organization chose to use the No. 41 over the No. 98 to align its program better. Custer, returning to the Cup Series next season to drive for the organization, will be in the No. 41 Ford Mustang in that series.

Next season will be Mayer’s fifth in the series. He has six career wins and will join Haas Factory Team from JR Motorsports.

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“The Xfinity Series is a really great place to learn and grow and get yourself ready for the NASCAR Cup Series,” Mayer said. “Cup is the ultimate goal, and to really push myself to become the kind of driver who can succeed in Cup, I needed to get out of my comfort zone, challenge myself, and hone my race skills so that when that Cup moment comes, I’m ready. The Haas team got Cole Custer ready for his moment and it’s a place that will help get me and Sheldon ready for our moments.”

Creed and Mayer fill the voids of Custer, the reigning series champion, and Riley Herbst. Although Custer’s future is set, the plans for Herbst next season have not yet been announced.

Haas Factory Team will be the organization’s rebranded effort born from the outgoing Stewart-Haas Racing team. Gene Haas and Tony Stewart announced in a joint statement in May they were shuttering the organization. However, Haas later reversed course and kept one charter to field a Cup Series car and is keeping both Xfinity Series entries.

“We’ve developed a strong and consistent Xfinity Series program at Stewart-Haas that wins races and championships,” team president Joe Custer said. “In 2025 that program will operate as Haas Factory Team. The name is changing, but our commitment to winning remains the same.

“Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer have won championships on their way to the Xfinity Series and they’re both hungry to win races and compete for [Xfinity Series titles]. They bring significant experience and a shared desire to win. Having them a part of Haas Factory Team allows us to operate at a high level and collect trophies.”

Sheldon Creed linked to new NASCAR organization for 2025 season

Sheldon Creed has been linked to a new NASCAR organization for the 2025 season. Which NASCAR team could sign Creed for next season?

[autotag]Sheldon Creed[/autotag]’s move to Joe Gibbs Racing was expected to bring the No. 18 Xfinity team back to victory lane, but it hasn’t occurred yet. In 2024, Creed has three second-place finishes, all of which have been agonizing. It has been a season that closely resembled Daniel Hemric’s with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2021, and it could end similarly.

When discussing Creed on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Catchfence’s Lee Spencer mentioned [autotag]Haas Factory Team[/autotag] as a possibility for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Haas Factory Team is a new NASCAR team with Gene Haas and Joe Custer as Stewart-Haas Racing shuts down after 2024. Cole Custer will drive the No. 41 Cup car with two openings in the Xfinity Series.

Hailie Deegan has been linked to Haas Factory Team in the Xfinity Series, so Creed could join her as a teammate in 2025. The driver of the No. 18 car likely can’t get better equipment outside of Joe Gibbs Racing, but Haas Factory Team could rival Stewart-Haas Racing’s competitiveness in the Xfinity Series. It will be fascinating to see what happens with Creed for 2025.

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Sheldon Creed provides big update on 2024 NASCAR plans

Sheldon Creed gives a big update on his plans for the 2024 NASCAR season. Find out what Creed had to say about the situation!

[autotag]Sheldon Creed[/autotag] announced in early October that he would leave the No. 2 Xfinity car for Richard Childress Racing and pursue a new opportunity in 2024. It was a shocking move that not many expected out of Creed as he made the Round of 8. On Friday morning, the current Richard Childress Racing driver provided an update on his plans for the 2024 season.

According to Creed on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, he has been signed to a new contract for a few weeks and believes it will be his best opportunity yet. This comes after a report that Creed is expected to join Chandler Smith at Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. If this ends up being the case, it would undoubtedly be Creed’s best equipment.

Creed has yet to win in the Xfinity Series but Joe Gibbs Racing would certainly increase the probability of it happening in 2024. The organization is one of the best in NASCAR and almost every driver seems to find success in the equipment. For a driver of Creed’s caliber, it could be the stepping stone to an even brighter future in NASCAR.

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Joe Gibbs Racing ‘expected’ to pair this young driver next to Chandler Smith in 2024

Joe Gibbs Racing is expected to sign Chandler Smith to its NASCAR Xfinity Series program and pair him with this young driver in 2024.

Joe Gibbs Racing needs to rebuild its NASCAR Xfinity Series program and it appears like they have circled a future star of the sport. According to Sportsnaut’s Matt Weaver, Chandler Smith is expected to join Joe Gibbs Racing in the Xfinity Series once a buyout with his current team, Kaulig Racing, is complete. Smith used to drive for Toyota in the lower ranks.

However, there was another piece of interesting information regarding the organization’s plans. According to Weaver, Joe Gibbs Racing is expected to pair Smith with Richard Childress Racing driver [autotag]Sheldon Creed[/autotag] in 2024. Creed previously announced his departure from Richard Childress Racing at the conclusion of the 2023 season.

Overall, this would be a great move for Joe Gibbs Racing as Smith and Creed are young NASCAR talents. Both drivers are currently facing a must-win situation in the Round of 8 but the opportunity would be better at Toyota due to the equipment. As of now, neither move has become official as the NASCAR season continues to wind down at Martinsville Speedway this weekend.

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Sheldon Creed’s best ride options for the 2024 NASCAR season

Sheldon Creed has left Richard Childress Racing and needs to find a ride for 2024. Find out Creed’s best seat options for next year!

[autotag]Sheldon Creed[/autotag] announced last week that he will not return to the No. 2 car for Richard Childress Racing during the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. The organization said it would announce its plans for the No. 2 entry in the near future while Creed said the same for his plans. So, where could the current Richard Childress Racing driver end up in 2024?

Joe Gibbs Racing’s program in the Xfinity Series is Creed’s best and most realistic choice. The organization needs to completely overhaul its lineup with John Hunter Nemechek signing with Legacy Motor Club and Sammy Smith joining JR Motorsports. Overall, Creed would become a consistent winner with Joe Gibbs Racing if this was the move.

If not the top Toyota team, Kaulig Racing’s program in the Xfinity Series wouldn’t be a bad option as well. As of now, A.J. Allmendinger is expected to rejoin the program; however, Chandler Smith may leave for Joe Gibbs Racing. If so, Creed could become the third driver at Kaulig Racing or Smith’s teammate either way at Joe Gibbs Racing.

Finally, Jordan Anderson Racing wouldn’t be a bad alternative if Joe Gibbs Racing and Kaulig Racing don’t work out. Creed could drive one of the organization’s two entries and work to elevate the program in the Xfinity Series. While Jordan Anderson Racing wouldn’t have the same tier of equipment, it would be a solid option for Creed.

The current driver of the No. 2 car has plenty of good options on the surface. As stated above, the most realistic seems to be Joe Gibbs Racing and he couldn’t go wrong with such a move. It will be interesting to see where Creed ends up for the 2024 NASCAR season as one team will be receiving a driver that is very hungry for a victory.

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Sheldon Creed won’t return to Richard Childress Racing in 2024

Richard Childress Racing announced on Wednesday afternoon that Sheldon Creed will not return to the No. 2 Xfinity car in 2024.

[autotag]Richard Childress Racing[/autotag] shockingly announced on Wednesday afternoon that [autotag]Sheldon Creed[/autotag] will not return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series program next season. Creed is currently in his second season with Richard Childress Racing and remains in the title fight with the Round of 8 starting at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.

Another announcement regarding the No. 2 Xfinity car will come in the near future, according to a press release from Richard Childress Racing. The team indicated that Whelen will still be a part of the program, which could signal that significant sponsorship won’t be needed to secure the entry. As of now, a driver has not been publicly linked to the ride.

For Creed, this would be a disappointing situation if nothing is lined up for him. The Richard Childress Racing driver has talent but hasn’t been able to put a full race together yet. Creed should be a hot commodity from a talent standpoint but the sponsorship aspect needs to work out as well to secure a good seat for the 2024 NASCAR season.

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Creed set for Cup debut at Kansas with Live Fast

Sheldon Creed will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut on September 10 at Kansas Speedway with Live Fast Motorsports. Creed will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet with sponsorship from Whelen Engineering. The company is a sponsor of Creed’s at Richard …

Sheldon Creed will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut on September 10 at Kansas Speedway with Live Fast Motorsports.

Creed will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet with sponsorship from Whelen Engineering. The company is a sponsor of Creed’s at Richard Childress Racing, where he competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

“I’m excited to race in a Cup race for the first time — that’s been the dream for a long time,” Creed said. “Whelen is a great company, and I’m appreciative for their support in allowing us to do this with Live Fast Motorsports. We hope to have a good day at Kansas Speedway come September.”

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In his second full Xfinity Series season with Childress, the 25-year-old is 10th in the championship standings with six top-10 finishes. Creed joined Childress after three full seasons competing in the Craftsman Truck Series with GMS Racing, where he won the 2020 championship.

Creed is a California native who made the transition to NASCAR after starting in off-road racing. In 12 starts in Stadium Super Trucks, Creed earned six wins. He has also competed in Trans Am and the ARCA Menards Series (where he won five races in 2018).

Live Fast Motorsports is co-owned by B.J. McLeod and former driver Matt Tifft. McLeod splits the No. 78 Chevrolet with a rotation of drivers.