Austin Green’s 2026 #87 Peterson Racing Group Chevrolet paint scheme.
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Austin Green, driver of the #87 Peterson Racing Group Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on June 26, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Peterson Racing, Austin Green part ways

Austin Green has been released from Peterson Racing, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series team confirmed in a social media statement on Wednesday, which also included an overarching message of support for the organization’s founding driver.

The 25-year-old driver was originally scheduled to compete full-time in the No. 87 Chevrolet Camaro for Peterson Racing but was replaced mid-season by Nick Sanchez. Green remained a part of the organization during that time and was granted a three-race stint to end his season at Charlotte, Phoenix, and Talladega.

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