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Sam Mayer to drive No. 1 car for JR Motorsports in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:13 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Sam Mayer to drive No. 1 car for JR Motorsports in 2027
Summary

Sam Mayer will return to JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet full-time. Mayer, entering his fifth year with the team, previously achieved seven wins and a Championship 4 appearance in 2023. Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed enthusiasm about Mayer's development as a driver. Mayer will partner with Starkey, a hearing technology leader, for the season. Additional details about the No. 1 Starkey team are expected to be announced later.

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  • •Mayer rejoins JR Motorsports for 2027 season
  • •He drives the No. 1 Chevrolet
  • •Starkey partners with the team
  • •Mayer previously won seven races with JRM
  • •Details of the Starkey team to be announced later
Latest Updates
  • 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Mayer joins JR Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season
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Sam Mayer will drive the No. 1 car full-time for JR Motorsports during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season.

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