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2026 NASCAR Lineup Shifts Amid Team Cuts and Dominance

11/30/2025

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The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series lineup shows major changes as teams shrink or disappear.
AM Racing has exited the series.
Kaulig Racing is cutting back.
Chevrolet remains dominant, with JR Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing maintaining strong entries.
Ford's presence has dwindled to a few cars, which worries fans about the series' identity as a proving ground amid manufacturer imbalance and team foldings.

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Story summary

The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series lineup shows major changes as teams shrink or disappear.
AM Racing has exited the series.
Kaulig Racing is cutting back.
Chevrolet remains dominant, with JR Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing maintaining strong entries.
Ford's presence has dwindled to a few cars, which worries fans about the series' identity as a proving ground amid manufacturer imbalance and team foldings.