Haas signs Dean Thompson for third car in NASCAR O'Reilly series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026

The Haas Factory Team will expand to three cars for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, signing Dean Thompson. Currently fielding cars No. 00 with Sheldon Creed and No. 41 with Sam Mayer, the team will announce Thompson's car number and crew chief at a later date. The 24-year-old driver has secured sponsorship from Thompson Pipe Group and MCM Transportation. This move signifies Haas's commitment to increasing its presence in the NASCAR circuit.
- •Haas adds a third car for the 2027 season.
- •Dean Thompson will drive for the team.
- •Thompson is sponsored by Thompson Pipe Group and MCM Transportation.
- •Current drivers are Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer.
- •Details on car number and crew chief to be announced later.
- 2:32 PMMotorsport.com — Haas is expanding to three NASCAR O'Reilly cars, signing Dean Thompson
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Haas is expanding to three NASCAR O'Reilly cars, signing Dean Thompson
"The Haas Factory Team will add a third car for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule, signing Dean Thompson. They currently field the No. 00 with Sheldon Creed and the No. 41 with Sam Mayer. The 24-year-old will have sponsorship from Thompson Pipe Group and MCM Transportation, while details regarding the car number and crew chief will be announced at a later date. "We're ...Keep reading
"Thompson will pilot a third NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car for the Haas Factory Team in 2027
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 8, 2026, 2:32 PMHaas is expanding to three NASCAR O'Reilly cars, signing Dean Thompson
The Haas Factory Team will add a third car for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule, signing Dean Thompson. They currently field the No. 00 with Sheldon Creed and the No. 41 with Sam Mayer. The 24-year-old will have sponsorship from Thompson Pipe Group and MCM Transportation, while details regarding the car number and crew chief will be announced at a later date. "We're ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:32 PMHaas is expanding to three NASCAR O'Reilly cars, signing Dean Thompson
Thompson will pilot a third NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car for the Haas Factory Team in 2027
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