Journey to 2026 Title Begins for JR Motorsports

January 13, 2026

Now that the calendar has flipped and the racing season is a little more than a month away, JR Motorsports is ready to start its Drive for Five.

After winning NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series titles in 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2024, the drive for another championship is set to start on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway with a new lineup and a thirst for victory champagne.

Justin Allgaier, the 2024 series champion and the veteran presence in the lineup, returns for a shot at another title, while young guns Carson Kvapil, Sammy Smith and Rajah Carruth will seek their first.

Allgaier, who made the first-and soon to be second-NASCAR Cup Series start for JRM last year in the Daytona 500, will make a return visit to the World Center of Speed next month, seeking to better an impressive ninth-place finish. Traveller Whiskey will be on the No. 40 again this year, with country music superstar Chris Stapleton.

There’s a lot more news on the way, so stay tuned to www.JRMRacing.com!