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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 18: NASCAR driver Cody Ware poses for a photo during NASCAR Production Days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

DRIVER NEWS ON JAYSKI
Cody Ware
Cole Custer

OFFICIAL TEAM/DRIVER LINKS
Rick Ware Racing

PRIMARY SPONSORS
Biohaven
Jacob Companies
PublicSq.
Barnett Southern Corporation
Ruedebusch
Serial 1 E-Bikes
Patriot Mobile
Camping World

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Rick Ware Racing – Twitter
Rick Ware Racing – Facebook
Cody Ware – Twitter
Cody Ware – Facebook

STATISTICS
Cody Ware – Racing Reference

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2023 sponsor schedule (Ware suspended after Bristol in April)
Clash: Biohaven
Daytona: Biohaven/Jacob Co.
Auto Club: Biohaven
Las Vegas: Biohaven/Jacob Co.
Phoenix: Biohaven/Jacob Co.
Atlanta: Biohaven/Jacob Co.
COTA: PublicSq.
Richmond: Biohaven/Jacob Co.
Bristol: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Matt Crafton
Martinsville: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Zane Smith
Talladega: Barnett Southern Corporation – J.J. Yeley
Dover: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – J.J. Yeley
Kansas: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – J.J. Yeley
Darlington: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Ryan Newman
All-Star: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Ryan Newman
Charlotte: Ruedebusch – Todd Gilliland
Gateway: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – J.J. Yeley
Sonoma: Serial 1 E-Bikes – Todd Gilliland
Nashville: Patriot Mobile – J.J. Yeley
Chicago: Camping World – Andy Lally
Atlanta: Jacob Co. – Cole Custer
New Hampshire: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Cole Custer
Pocono: Jacob Companies – Cole Custer
Richmond: Parts Plus / Biohaven – Ryan Newman
Michigan: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Cole Custer
Indianapolis: Camping World / Andy Lally
Watkins Glen: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Cole Custer
Daytona: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – J.J. Yeley
Darlington: Parts Plus / Biohaven – Ryan Newman
Kansas: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Cole Custer
Bristol: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – J.J. Yeley
Texas:  Biohaven/Jacob Co. – Todd Gilliland
Talladega: Biohaven/Jacob Co. – J.J. Yeley
Charlotte:
Las Vegas:
Homestead:
Martinsville:
Phoenix:

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Texas post-race penalties announced

Texas post-race penalties announced

September 26, 2023
NASCAR officials issued crew-member suspensions to two Cup Series teams and one Xfinity Series team for detached wheels during last weekend’s races at Texas Motor Speedway

Justin Haley excited to build with Rick Ware Racing

Justin Haley excited to build with Rick Ware Racing

July 23, 2023
By Dustin Albino

Justin Haley joins Rick Ware Racing with a multi-year driver agreement

Justin Haley joins Rick Ware Racing with a multi-year driver agreement

July 20, 2023
Rick Ware Racing and race-winning NASCAR driver Justin Haley have reached a multi-year agreement for him to join the team starting in 2024

Cole Custer joins Rick Ware Racing for three NASCAR Cup Series races

Cole Custer joins Rick Ware Racing for three NASCAR Cup Series races

July 3, 2023
Multiple race-winning driver Cole Custer will compete in the next three NASCAR Cup Series races for Rick Ware Racing, starting this weekend in the No. 51 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Todd Gilliland and Rick Ware Racing partner with Serial 1 Premium E-Bikes in Sonoma

Todd Gilliland and Rick Ware Racing partner with Serial 1 Premium E-Bikes in Sonoma

June 6, 2023
Todd Gilliland returns to the No. 51 Ford Mustang entry for Rick Ware Racing, this time with Serial1.com Premium E-Bikes as the primary sponsor at Sonoma Raceway this weekend

Andy Lally making five road course starts with Rick Ware Racing

Andy Lally making five road course starts with Rick Ware Racing

June 5, 2023
Accomplished road course racer Andy Lally will drive the No. 15 Camping World Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing in this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway. The partnership with Lally, RWR and Camping World encompasses him running all remaining road

Ryan Newman throwing back to … Ryan Newman at Darlington

Ryan Newman throwing back to … Ryan Newman at Darlington

May 10, 2023
To commemorate Ryan Newman's return to NASCAR Cup Series competition, and Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, RWR is recognizing his first of 18 trips to Victory Lane. Taking place during Newman’s 2002 Rookie of the Year campaign, the win was September 15 at New

Ryan Newman to make select starts for Rick Ware Racing in 2023

Ryan Newman to make select starts for Rick Ware Racing in 2023

May 5, 2023
Ryan Newman, winner of 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, has joined Rick Ware Racing for select events during the 2023 season

Cody Ware arrested in North Carolina; suspended indefinitely by NASCAR UPDATES

Cody Ware arrested in North Carolina; suspended indefinitely by NASCAR UPDATES

April 15, 2023
UPDATE 2 - 4-15-2023:  Cody Ware, who was suspended by NASCAR after being arrested on separate counts of felony assault by strangulation and misdemeanor assault on a female on April 10, is now facing additional charges against him. He was released after posting a $

Tommy Baldwin joins Rick Ware Racing as competition director UPDATE

Tommy Baldwin joins Rick Ware Racing as competition director UPDATE

April 13, 2023
Update: Rick Ware Racing has named industry veteran Tommy Baldwin as the Competition Director for its NASCAR Cup Series operation

Zane Smith to drive Rick Ware Racing’s No. 51 Ford at Martinsville Speedway

Zane Smith to drive Rick Ware Racing’s No. 51 Ford at Martinsville Speedway

April 12, 2023
Zane Smith will drive the No. 51 Ford at Martinsville Speedway this weekend for Rick Ware Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series

Matt Crafton to replace Cody Ware at Bristol dirt race

Matt Crafton to replace Cody Ware at Bristol dirt race

April 8, 2023
Cody Ware will step away from racing this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway to focus on a personal matter. Matt Crafton will drive the No. 51 Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing. Crafton has more than 500 overall-starts in his NASCAR career, winning back-to-back NASCAR

Rick Ware Racing forms technical alliance with RFK Racing for 2023 season

Rick Ware Racing forms technical alliance with RFK Racing for 2023 season

November 29, 2022
Rick Ware Racing expects to strengthen its position within the NASCAR Cup Series by forming a technical alliance with Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing for the 2023 season and beyond

Cody Ware to Miss Charlotte Race

Cody Ware to Miss Charlotte Race

October 4, 2022
Cody Ware announced that he will sit out this weekend’s race at the Charlotte ROVAL

Special Scheme for Cody Ware During October

Special Scheme for Cody Ware During October

October 1, 2022
Cody Ware's No. 51 Nurtec ODT Ford will sport a special paint scheme during October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month.   https://twitter.com/RickWareRacing/status/1575533095733891073

Cody Ware Treated and Released After Texas Accident UPDATES

Cody Ware Treated and Released After Texas Accident UPDATES

September 30, 2022
UPDATE 3: Cody Ware showed up to Talladega Superspeedway on crutches and with a boot on his right foot after discovering he has an impaction fracture to his ankle

Rick Ware Racing Forming NHRA Top Fuel Team

Rick Ware Racing Forming NHRA Top Fuel Team

September 1, 2022
Rick Ware Racing (RWR) announces the formation of the number 51 NHRA Top Fuel racing team, which will debut at this weekend’s U.S. Nationals. Owner Rick Ware has spent 2022 accumulating the equipment needed to launch what will be a complimentary effort to his existing

Rick Ware Racing Has its Best Day at Track

Rick Ware Racing Has its Best Day at Track

August 28, 2022
By Dustin Albino

Rick Ware Racing Penalized Following Watkins Glen

Rick Ware Racing Penalized Following Watkins Glen

August 23, 2022
Three members of the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing team have been suspended for the next four races after Cody Ware’s Ford lost ballast during Cup Series practice at Watkins Glen International, NASCAR announced in its penalty report Tuesday

Sonoma Penalties; Cliff Daniels Suspended 4 Races

Sonoma Penalties; Cliff Daniels Suspended 4 Races

June 14, 2022
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Previous sponsors schedule

2022 sponsor schedule
Clash: Nurtec ODT
1) Daytona: Nurtec ODT
2) Auto Club: Nurtec ODT
3) Las Vegas: Nurtec ODT
4) Phoenix: Nurtec ODT
5) Atlanta: Nurtec ODT
6) COTA: Nurtec ODT
7) Richmond: Nurtec ODT
8) Martinsville: Nurtec ODT
9) Bristol: Nurtec ODT
10) Talladega: Nurtec ODT
11) Dover: Nurtec ODT
12) Darlington: Nurtec ODT
13) Kansas: Nurtec ODT
All-Star: Nurtec ODT
14) Charlotte: Nurtec ODT
15) Gateway: Nurtec ODT
16) Sonoma: Nurtec ODT
17) Nashville: Nurtec ODT
18) Road America: Nurtec ODT
19) Atlanta: Nurtec ODT
20) New Hampshire: Nurtec ODT
21) Pocono: Nurtec ODT
22) Indianapolis: Nurtec ODT
23) Michigan: Nurtec ODT
24) Richmond: Nurtec ODT
25) Watkins Glen: Nurtec ODT
26) Daytona: Nurtec ODT
27) Darlington: Nurtec ODT
28) Kansas: Nurtec ODT
29) Bristol: Nurtec ODT
30) Texas: Nurtec ODT
31) Talladega: Nurtec ODT
32) Charlotte: Nurtec ODT – UBCF
33) Las Vegas: Nurtec ODT – UBCF
34) Homestead: Nurtec ODT – UBCF
35) Martinsville: Nurtec ODT – UBCF
36) Phoenix: Nurtec ODT

2021 sponsor schedule
1) Daytona: Nurtec
2) Daytona: Nurtec
3) Homestead: Nurtec ODT
4) Las Vegas: Nurtec ODT
5) Phoenix: Nurtec ODT
6) Atlanta: Nurtec ODT
7) Bristol: Nurtec ODT
8) Martinsville: Nurtec ODT
9) Richmond: Nurtec ODT
10) Talladega: Nurtec ODT
11) Kansas: Nurtec ODT
12) Darlington: Nurtec ODT
13) Dover: Nurtec ODT
14) COTA: Nurtec ODT
15) Charlotte: Nurtec ODT (Garrett Smithley)
16) Sonoma: Nurtec ODT
All-Star Open: Nurtec ODT
17) Nashville: Nurtec ODT (J.J. Yeley)
18) Pocono (Jun 26): Nurtec ODT
19) Pocono (Jun 27): Nurtec ODT
20) Road America: Nurtec ODT
21) Atlanta: Nurtec ODT
22) New Hampshire: Nurtec ODT
23) Watkins Glen: Nurtec ODT (James Davison)
24) Indianapolis: Nurtec ODT
25) Michigan: Nurtec ODT
26) Daytona: Nurtec ODT
27) Darlington: Nurtec ODT
28) Richmond:  Nurtec ODT (Garrett Smithley)
29) Bristol: Nurtec ODT (J.J. Yeley)
30) Las Vegas: Nurtec ODT
31) Talladega: Nurtec ODT
32) Charlotte: Nurtec ODT
33) Texas: Nurtec ODT
34) Kansas: Nurtec ODT
35) Martinsville: Nurtec ODT
36) Phoenix: Nurtec ODT

Previous sponsors schedule

2020 sponsor /driver schedule:
1) Daytona: EFX Corp. / Joey Gase
2) Las Vegas: None / Garrett Smithley
3) Auto Club: None / Garrett Smithley
4) Phoenix: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLoed
5) Darlington: Agri Supply / Joey Gase
6) Darlington: Agri Supply / Joey Gase
7) Charlotte: Agri Supply / Joey Gase
8) Charlotte: Carolina Cooker / Joey Gase
9) Bristol: None /  Joey Gase
10) Atlanta: Donate Life / Joey Gase
11) Martinsville: Carolina SIM Works / Joey Gase
12) Homestead: None /  Joey Gase
13) Talladega: The Gifted Life Podcast / Joey Gase
14) Pocono: Adkins Automotive /  Joey Gase
15) Pocono: Adkins Automotive /  Joey Gase
16) Indianapolis: Red Rock Secured / Joey Gase
17) Kentucky: Donate Life Life Center / Joey Gase
Charlotte (All-Star): Red Rock Secured / Joey Gase
18) Texas: Red Rock Secured /  Joey Gase
19) Kansas: Page Construction / Joey Gase
20) New Hampshire: Page Construction / Joey Gase
21) Michigan: Signing Day Sports / James Davison
22) Michigan: Signing Day Sports / James Davison
23) Daytona: Jacob Construction / James Davison
24) Dover: Race 4 Relief / Joey Gase
25) Dover: Race 4 Relief / Joey Gase
26) Daytona: Jacob Construction / James Davison
27) Darlington: AgriSupply / Joey Gase
28) Richmond: Donate Life Virginia / Joey Gase
29) Bristol: Bare Arms / Joey Gase
30) Las Vegas: Nevada Donate Life / Joey Gase
31) Talladega: Jimco Windows & Doors / Joey Gase
32) Charlotte: Rich Mar Florist / Lemons of Love / Josh Bilicki
33) Kansas: Page Construction / Joey Gase
34) Texas: Donate Life Texas / Joey Gase
35) Martinsville: None / Joey Gase
36) Phoenix: Donate Life Arizona / Joey Gase

2019 sponsors/drivers:
1) Daytona: Jacob Companies / BJ McLeod
2) Atlanta: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
3) Las Vegas: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
4) ISM Raceway: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
5) Auto Club: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
6) Martinsville: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
7) Texas: Jacob Companies / BJ McLeod
8) Bristol: Jacob Companies / Gray Gaulding
9) Richmond: State Water Heaters / Jeb Burton
10) Talladega: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
11) Dover: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
12) Kansas: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
Charlotte (All-Star): Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
13) Charlotte: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
14) Pocono: Jacob Companies / Bayley Currey
15) Michigan: Jacob Companies / Kyle Weatherman
16) Sonoma: Jacob Companies / J.J. Yeley
17) Chicagoland: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
18) Daytona: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
19) Kentucky: Jacob Companies / Bayley Currey
20) New Hampshire: Jacob Companies / Andy Seuss
21) Pocono: Pocono Organics / Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
22) Watkins Glen: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
23) Michigan: Jacob Companies / Cody Ware
24) Bristol: Pinnacle Sports & Entertainment / B.J. McLeod
25) Darlington: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
26) Indianapolis: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
27) Las Vegas: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
28) Richmond: Jacob Companies / Austin Theriault
29) Charlotte: Jacob Companies / J.J. Yeley
30) Dover: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
31) Talladega: Jacob Companies / Austin Theriault
32) Kansas: Jacob Companies / J.J. Yeley
33) Martinsville: Jacob Companies / B.J. McLeod
34) Texas: Jacob Companies / Josh Bilicki
35) ISM Raceway: Jacob Companies / Garrett Smithley
36) Homestead-Miami: Jacob Companies / J.J. Yeley