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2027 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Rookie of The Year Candidates
Teams not returning
CHART KEYS
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RED = new driver, sponsor, car#, owner, crew chief…etc
No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Thompson | Thompson Pipe Group | Jonathan Toney? |
| MCM Transportation |
Dean Thompson will move to Haas Factory Team in 2027, as the team expands to a third entry.(8-9-2027)
No. 0 SS-GreenLight Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | Bryan Berry? |
No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Mayer | Starkey | ? |
Sam Mayer will return to JR Motorsports in 2027 after two seasons away.(9-22-2026)
Carson Kvapil moves to the #8 for 2027.(8-27-20206)
No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | Eddie Troconis? |
Ryan Ellis won’t be returning to Young’s Motorsports in 2027.(9-16-2026)
No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Brown | Whelen | Danny Stockman? |
Carson Brown will take over the No. 2 car beginning in 2027.(8-26-2026)
Jesse Love will move to the Cup Series in 2027 with Wood Brothers Racing.(6-17-2026)
No. 07 SS-GreenLight Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | Paul Clapprood? |
No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Allgaier | Brandt | Andrew Overstreet |
| Hellmann’s |
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| Roto-Rooter | ||
| Jarrett Logistics |
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| Registix | ||
| Carolina Carports |
JR Motorsports confirmed that Allgaier has signed a multiyear extension.(11-3-2026)
Kelley Earnhardt-Miller says Justin Allgaier will return to JR Motorsports for 2027 and beyond.(7-16-2026)
No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Kvapil | ? | Rodney Childers |
Carson Kvapil will shift from the No. 1 car to the No. 8 ride in 2027.(8-27-2026)
Sammy Smith will not return to JR Motorsports in 2027.(8-26-2026)
No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Day | HendrickCars.com | Adam Wall |
| Elite Rewards/Healtheflex |
Elite Rewards and Healtheflex will sponsor Day in eight races: Las Vegas, Dover, Nashville, Indianapolis, Richmond, Gateway, Las Vegas, Phoenix.(11-3-2026)
Day has signed a long-term contract with Hendrick Motorsports.(9-10-2026)
Corey Day will return to Hendrick Motorsports’ O’Reilly program in 2027.(8-18-2026)
No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| William Sawalich | SoundGear | Jeff Meendering |
William Sawalich will return to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2027.(8-6-2026)
No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Crews | Young Life | Seth Chavka |
| Mobil 1 |
No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | Menards |
Sam McAulay |
Brandon Jones will return to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2027.(8-27-2026)
No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Smith | 1-800-Pack-Rat | Chad Haney? |
Chandler Smith has signed a multiyear contact with RCR to drive the No. 21 car.(8-26-2026)
Austin Hill will move to the Cup Series full time in 2027.(8-4-2026)
No. 22 RSS Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Jeb Burton | ? | ? |
Jeb Burton will move to RSS Racing for the 2027 season to drive the No. 22 car.(10-6-2026)
No. 24 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine Perkins | ? | Brian Gainey |
Blaine Perkins will take over the No. 24 Toyota for Sam Hunt Racing starting in 2027.(10-14-2026)
Harrison Burton will depart Sam Hunt Racing at the conclusion of 2026 to drive for Peterson Racing.(10-11-2026)
No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Creed | ? | Kris Bowen? |
Sheldon Creed has signed a multiyear deal to compete for Sam Hunt Racing starting in 2027.(10-3-2026)
No. 27 Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | ? |
Jordan Anderson Racing will turn the No. 27 entry into its all-star car in 2027.(10-16-2026)
No. 28 RSS Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Sieg? | ? | Aedan McHugh? |
No. 31 Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Brennan Poole | Macc Door Systems | ? |
| CW & Sons and Clarks Directional Boring |
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| Toxic Waste Candy |
Brennan Poole will join Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport to drive the No. 31 car in 2027.(10-16-2026)
Blaine Perkins will join Sam Hunt Racing starting in 2027.(10-14-2026)
No. 32 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Dye | Champion Container | Mark Setzer |
Daniel Dye has signed a multi-year contract to drive the No. 32 car.(8-28-2026)
No. 39 RSS Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sieg? | SciAps? | Matt Noyce |
No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| John Hunter Nemechek | Pye-Barker Fire & Safety | Jason Trinchere |
John Hunter Nemechek will join Haas Factory Team in 2027 to pilot the No. 41 car.(11-4-2026)
Sam Mayer will depart Haas Factory Team at the conclusion of 2026 and return to JR Motorsports for the 2027 season.(9-22-2026)
No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | Andrew Abbott |
No. 44 Alpha Prime Racing Ford
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | Tablo | Frank Kerr? |
Ryan Ellis will rejoin the team in a multi-year deal.(10-15-2026)
Brennan Poole won’t return to Alpha Prime Racing in 2027.(10-12-2026)
Alpha Prime Racing will switch to Ford in 2027.(9-5-2027)
No. 45 Alpha Prime Racing Ford
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | Kase Kallenbach? |
Alpha Prime Racing will switch to Ford in 2027.(9-5-2027)
No. 48 Big Machine Racing Team Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rodgers | Driving Good Health | Patrick Donahue |
Will Rodgers will move to Big Machine Racing for the full 2027 season.(11-7-2026)
No. 51 Jeremy Clements Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Clements | All South Electric | Matt Weber? |
| Alliance Driveway Solutions | ||
| One Stop Convenience Store | ||
| Fly & Form Concrete Structures | ||
| All Weather Power Equipment | ||
| Spartan Waste | ||
| Fox Sports Spartanburg | ||
| Wings Etc. Grill & Pub | ||
| Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet |
No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Gray | Operation 300 | Jason Ratcliff |
Joe Gibbs Racing confirms Gray will return in 2027.(7-21-2026)
Taylor Gray has signed a one-year extension to remain with Joe Gibbs Racing.(6-28-2026)
No. 55 Joey Gase Motorsports Chevy/Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Gase? | Stripes TV? | Scott Eggleston ? |
No. 78 Peterson Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Burton | ? | ? |
Peterson Racing has signed Harrison Burton to a multiyear deal to drive the No. 78 car starting in 2027.(10-11-2026)
No. 87 Peterson Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Pulliam | 3Dimensional.com | Jody Measamer |
| Folsom Fence Supply |
Lee Pulliam will drive the No. 87 car for Peterson Racing full time in 2027.(8-25-2026)
No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Rajah Caruth | HendrickCars.com | Mardy Lindley |
JR Motorsports confirmed that Caruth will return to the No. 88 car in a social media post.(11-3-2026)
Kelley Earnhardt Miller stated that Rajah Caruth will return to the No. 88 car full time in 2027.(11-3-2026)
No. 91 DGM Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | Mario Gosselin |
No. 92 DGM Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Williams? | Alloy Employer Services? | Steve Addington? |
| Optum? |
Josh Williams remains under contract for the 2027 season.(5-5-2026)
No. 96 Viking Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Alfredo | ? | Josh Graham |
Anthony Alfredo will return to Viking Motorsports in 2027.(10-29-2026)
No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Retzlaff | ? | Danny Efland |
Parker Retzlaff will return to Viking Motorsports in 2027.(10-29-2026)
Part-time Teams
No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Dillon? | ? | ? |
No. 4 Alpha Prime Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Bacarella | Prime Bites Protein Rice Treats | Keith Wolfe |
No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan McKee | ? | ? |
| Shane van Gisbergen | ||
| Ross Chastain |
Shane van Gisbergen and Ross Chastain will return to JRM in 2027 to make select starts.(10-20-2026)
Spire Motorsports developmental driver Tristan McKee will run a partial schedule in 2027 and 2028 before going full time in 2029.(10-16-2026)
No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Cleetus McFarland? |
Cleetus McFarland signed a multi-year deal with Richard Childress Racing.(3-4-2026)
No. 38 RSS Racing Chevy/Ford
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | ? |
No. 47 Mike Harmon Racing
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | ? |
No. 50 Pardus Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Pardus | Chinchor Electric Inc. | Dan Pardus |
No. 53 Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen Chevy/Ford/Toyota
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | ? |
No. 71 DGM Racing Chevy
| DRIVER | SPONSOR(S) | CREW CHIEF |
|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | ? |
Teams not returning