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Joe Gibbs Racing to end ARCA program after 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Joe Gibbs Racing to end ARCA program after 2026 season

Summary

Joe Gibbs Racing will discontinue its ARCA Menards Series program following its last event on October 17, 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in the organization's driver development strategy, redirecting resources toward its NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Despite recent successes in ARCA, including multiple victories this season, JGR has determined its focus will be higher up the competition ladder., drivers like Max Reaves, who has performed well in ARCA, are now in limbo as the program concludes.

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By the Numbers

•JGR's ARCA program ends on October 17, 2026.
•The team plans to prioritize its NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
•Max Reaves had multiple wins in ARCA this season.
•JGR's development program has historically aided young drivers.
•The change reflects a broader strategy shift for the organization.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Gibbs Racing Pulls Plug on NASCAR Development Program After 2026 Season

What they're saying

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One of NASCAR’s most successful pipelines for developing young drivers is coming to an end. Joe Gibbs Racing will shut down its ARCA Menards Series program following its final scheduled appearance of 2026, bringing an end to a program that has routinely put some of the sport’s most promising prospects in race-winning equipment. BREAKING: @JoeGibbsRacing […] The post Joe Gibbs Racing Pulls Plug on NASCAR Development Program After 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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