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JR Motorsports Returns to Daytona 500 with Allgaier

11/15/2025

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JR Motorsports will compete in the NASCAR Cup Series at the 2026 Daytona 500, with veteran driver Justin Allgaier in the No. 40 Chevrolet.
The team, co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, continues its partnership with Chris Stapleton's Traveller Whiskey.
This will be JR Motorsports' second attempt at the Daytona 500 after debuting in 2025, where Allgaier qualified through the Duel event.
In 2025, the team celebrated its 100th series win and had three drivers in the Championship 4, demonstrating its competitive strength.
The team aims to enhance its performance at Daytona following its previous efforts.

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JR Motorsports will compete in the NASCAR Cup Series at the 2026 Daytona 500, with veteran driver Justin Allgaier in the No. 40 Chevrolet.
The team, co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, continues its partnership with Chris Stapleton's Traveller Whiskey.
This will be JR Motorsports' second attempt at the Daytona 500 after debuting in 2025, where Allgaier qualified through the Duel event.
In 2025, the team celebrated its 100th series win and had three drivers in the Championship 4, demonstrating its competitive strength.
The team aims to enhance its performance at Daytona following its previous efforts.