Nick Sanchez joins Peterson Racing Group for 2026 NASCAR season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Nick Sanchez is set to join Peterson Racing Group for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series, starting at Pocono Raceway. This comes after AM Racing ceased participation of Sanchez and the No. 25 team in the series. Austin Green, the current full-time driver, will take a reduced schedule, allowing Sanchez to drive the No. 87 car for most of the remaining regular season events. It is uncertain whether Sanchez will compete in the Chase.
- •Sanchez joins Peterson Racing Group for the 2026 season.
- •He will race the No. 87 O'Reilly car starting at Pocono Raceway.
- •Austin Green will drive in select events, sidelining for multiple races.
- •Sanchez's future in the Chase remains uncertain.
- 6:08 PMMotorsport.com — Nick Sanchez joins Peterson team in multi-race NASCAR O'Reilly deal
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Sanchez reportedly joining new NASCAR team in 2026
"After losing his ride twice since the end of 2025 season, Nick Sanchez is coming back in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. He will drive the No. 87 Peterson Racing entry in several upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly races, starting with Pocono race on June 13. He will also compete at at Chicagoland on July 4, Atlanta on July 11, and at Indianapolis on July 25. "I am excited and ready for this ...Keep reading
"Nick Sanchez is reportedly joining a new NASCAR O'Reilly Series team in 2026. Find out which team Sanchez is joining this year!
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 1, 2026, 6:08 PMNick Sanchez joins Peterson team in multi-race NASCAR O'Reilly deal
After losing his ride twice since the end of 2025 season, Nick Sanchez is coming back in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. He will drive the No. 87 Peterson Racing entry in several upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly races, starting with Pocono race on June 13. He will also compete at at Chicagoland on July 4, Atlanta on July 11, and at Indianapolis on July 25. "I am excited and ready for this ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:00 AMNick Sanchez reportedly joining new NASCAR team in 2026
Nick Sanchez is reportedly joining a new NASCAR O'Reilly Series team in 2026. Find out which team Sanchez is joining this year!
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