Sheldon Creed leaves Haas for Sam Hunt Racing in 2027 deal
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Sheldon Creed announced his departure from Haas Factory Team during a press conference at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 3, 2026. Creed, who leads the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship standings, will join Sam Hunt Racing and pilot the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra starting in 2027. This change follows Sam Mayer's earlier announcement to leave Haas and rejoin JR Motorsports. Creed’s exit marks a significant shift for Haas, who will need to fill two positions after he and Mayer depart. Creed expressed gratitude for his time with Haas, where he achieved three wins this season.
- •Creed leads the NASCAR standings with six races remaining this season.
- •He has signed a multi-year contract with Sam Hunt Racing for 2027.
- •Creed has achieved three wins in the current season.
- •Haas Factory Team will look to fill two driver vacancies for 2027.
- •Creed previously competed for top teams, including Richard Childress Racing and Haas.
- 5:13 PMMotorsport.com — Sheldon Creed leaves Haas for Sam Hunt Racing in multi-year NASCAR O'Reilly deal
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Sheldon Creed leaves Haas for Sam Hunt Racing in multi-year NASCAR O'Reilly deal
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Sheldon Creed Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Sam Hunt Racing, Beginning in 2027
"In a week filled with unexpected news, including Brad Keselowski departing RFK Racing and Kasey Kahne’s potential return to full-time NASCAR National Series racing, Sheldon Creed dropped one last major news bomb on Saturday during a press conference inside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway media center. The 29-year-old racer, who leads the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto […] The post Sheldon Creed Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Sam Hunt Racing, Beginning in 2027 appeared first on TobyChristie.com.
"Neither of Haas Factory Team’s current NASCAR O’Reilly drivers will return in 2027. It was already announced that Sam Mayer would leave the No. 41 to rejoin JR Motorsports, and on Saturday, Sheldon Creed confirmed that he will be exiting the No. 00 at the conclusion of the season. The move came as a surprise, with Creed currently leading the championship standings for Haas as part of a ...Keep reading
"The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship leader will part ways with Haas Factory Team at the conclusion of the 2026 season
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 3, 2026, 5:13 PMSheldon Creed leaves Haas for Sam Hunt Racing in multi-year NASCAR O'Reilly deal
Neither of Haas Factory Team’s current NASCAR O’Reilly drivers will return in 2027. It was already announced that Sam Mayer would leave the No. 41 to rejoin JR Motorsports, and on Saturday, Sheldon Creed confirmed that he will be exiting the No. 00 at the conclusion of the season. The move came as a surprise, with Creed currently leading the championship standings for Haas as part of a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 5:13 PMSheldon Creed leaves Haas for Sam Hunt Racing in multi-year NASCAR O'Reilly deal
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship leader will part ways with Haas Factory Team at the conclusion of the 2026 season
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 5:07 PMSheldon Creed Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Sam Hunt Racing, Beginning in 2027
In a week filled with unexpected news, including Brad Keselowski departing RFK Racing and Kasey Kahne’s potential return to full-time NASCAR National Series racing, Sheldon Creed dropped one last major news bomb on Saturday during a press conference inside the Las Vegas Motor Speedway media center. The 29-year-old racer, who leads the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto […] The post Sheldon Creed Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Sam Hunt Racing, Beginning in 2027 appeared first on TobyChristie.com.
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